So BMW is coming out with a twin turbo AWD.
Originally Posted by SnoHumper
just cuz a car has a terd blower doesnt mean it comes stock with 300000 horsepower.
the reason the M3 gets 333 hp is because its a MOTORSPORT series car.
the reason the M3 gets 333 hp is because its a MOTORSPORT series car.
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Originally Posted by psoper
The problem with AWD BMW's s that all their silly electronic driving aids, X-drive, ESP, DSC, etc. render them all but useless when it comes to flat out hard driving on gravel or ice
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Originally Posted by motoracr22
You can turn DSC off, FTW.
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Originally Posted by motoracr22
You can turn it all the way off. Hold the DSC button until it gives the intl. warning symbol with the arrow around it.
I just know that I can consistantly turn faster lap times on an ice course in a stock '98 forester than seasoned professional drivers can in an X3 or x5, and I really don't think its because of my skills.
Originally Posted by WRXakaBooSTi
check out the features section. it says sport package includes wider tires on rear. wierd for a awd.
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Originally Posted by psoper
That still doesn't get it off entirely, believe me I've had long conversations with Satch Calson about it, and he should know a thing or two about BMW's being the Editor in Chief at Roundel.
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They did a very limited edition of 2002 turbos back in about '72-'75 or so, I think....
http://www.bmw2002.co.uk/turbo.htm
http://www.bmw2002.co.uk/turbo.htm