BMW M3 recalled over new double-clutch gearbox
11-20-08, 08:02 PM
#16
I know the standard M3 doesn't have brembos, they have those ugly 2 peice floating piston setup like the IS250, where you take the caliper off and there is still the torque clip thing holding the brake pads in.
Isn't there an optional upgrade giving the M3 BBK looking brakes aswell?
Isn't there an optional upgrade giving the M3 BBK looking brakes aswell?
11-20-08, 08:09 PM
#17
Many sports cars of that period, except for maybe the Miata, really weren't that simple: Take the Mitsubishi 3000 GT VR4 and Dodge Stealth Turbo, for example. They had not only twin turbos, but a multi-adjustable suspension, AWD with a center differential, 4-wheel steering where the rear wheels turned opposite the front ones....even an adjustable valve for the exhaust tone. They were horrendous to work on, and made today's BMWs, mechanically, look simple.
My current 540 only has 40K miles, need to change the vapor barrier, the auto headlight function dosent work anymore, int/wiper relay has to be changed, just had the dealer pull out the car history in 20ishK miles it had a new blower motor, and alternator put in....... . other than that the car drives new and solid... so Iam keeping it still. Had a GS400 for 50K miles -- NO ISSUES AT ALL --
The IS-F would be my next car no doubt if Lex put in the V160 or any manual tranny....
11-20-08, 08:41 PM
#19
Lexus Champion
I broke my Talon's shifter somehow (the shifter assembly itself)... thus I went with a short shifter, might as well, right?
11-20-08, 08:41 PM
#20
Lexus Fanatic
Originally Posted by LexT
I had a 91' Stealth twin turbo back in 98 had 3 years/50k of trouble free miles
The Stealth Turbo and 3000GT VR4 were great as long as they didn't break down. If and when they did, depending on the problem, it could be a nightmare. 
The IS-F would be my next car no doubt if Lex put in the V160 or any manual tranny....
11-20-08, 08:46 PM
#21
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11-20-08, 09:19 PM
#22
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The only complicated part of mine is the skid control and that can be turned off also.
11-20-08, 09:25 PM
#23
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Actually I was at a BMW dealer tonight for a meeting and a new red stick M3 coupe was parked right outside and after me drooling over it for a while a young guy came out and drove it off to wash it.
That car looked GREEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTTTT!
That car looked GREEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTTTT!
11-20-08, 09:29 PM
#24
Lexus Fanatic
Yes, and avoid the power-top model.....for most people, it is not needed. The standard, manual-top Miata is a cinch....many people can raise/lower the top with one flick of the arm, sitting in the drivers' seat.
11-21-08, 03:35 PM
#30
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