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I think you missed a nuance in my last post though. I don’t believe BMW has traded any performance in their design and engineering decisions with the G80. They may have eliminated some “rawness” which many equate to soul and excitement. That is where I think they are differentiating the M2 and M3 - both perform, the M2 marginally less so, and the M2 feels more like a sports car. As another poster said, the M2 feels more nimble primarily because of its wheelbase, but that doesn’t mean it’s actually any quicker. The early stats and reviews I’ve seen indicate that the G80 M3 beats the F80 and F87 by the numbers and on road courses. Where the F87 probably outperforms the G80 is on an autocross track. |
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I’m gonna go on a limb here, the issue is that most owners don’t use the car as it was designed/intended to. Case in point the M3 is supposed to be the do it all sports/track day car/comfortable daily. All that translates to comprise.
So the owner that never tracks the car is alway some what wishing for “more” rawness/feel or engaging interaction. However that is almost never reached on the streets. The owner that tracks their car is always wishing it was less heavy, more power, stiffer chasis and so on. But when they drive it home they forget that all that weight makes it comfortable, that chasis flex more compliant. I like the OP’s points of view cause it offers insight, the only thing I can say is to anyone reading this thread is that everything can be looked at in a different light. The weight that the G80 has gained is not an issue at the track the car rotated and was super stable under breaking. The grip is insane honestly I can’t wait to put on sticky rubber on. On the street, yea you can feel some of the extra mass but again if you put this in perspective name other cars that can honestly offer 70-80% the track experience and 70-80% street car fun. I will wait and yes I owned 911’s previous F80 with DCT. Anyway long post over I’m just happy they still make such a capable all rounder of a vehicle. |
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You are welcome . . . and likewise. I have said it several times already and will repeat it once again here . . . the G80 deserves and will get my full and fair assessment over time. Time to allow me to 'mesh' with the G80, and time for the G80 to come into its own. No secret, I am not happy with the ZF8 manual mode. Still, today, I opened my mind to ZF8 automatic mode and, honestly, it is quite impressive . . . who knows, at some point not too far down the road, I might be saying I really enjoy spirited daily driving with the G80 in ZF8 automatic mode? At the end of the day, I am only after a visceral and enjoyable driving experience. . . I am not after perfect. ///AVM Last edited by ///AVM; 05-07-2021 at 04:20 AM.. |
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Like I said, many might disagree . . . there is no right or wrong here. The M2C simply did not mesh with me coupled with MT in the manner DCT did. Porsche sport cars agree with my MT senses, still, I have grown partial to PDK. ///AVM |
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Great perspective Indeed, the G80 is not defined by its size nor transmission. . . I look forward to further exploring ALL it has to offer. ///AVM |
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Thank you Ninja . . . very dynamic according to light.
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Small Miracle Delivered
Going back to the beginning of this thread, my overall high praise for the G80 M3C was, unfortunately, overwhelmed by one major disappointment . . . soft and slow ZF8 manual mode shifts, particularly high in the rev range.
I felt and stated it would take a small miracle for me to accept and enjoy the ZF8 manual mode in its factory form, e.g., BMW update to ZF8 transmission programming. . . well, it appears a miracle has been delivered. After driving a few miles in start-up (COMFORT) mode to let the car warm up, M1 activated with settings previously noted (including S3 transmission). As per usual, the shifts were soft, slow and disappointing. For whatever reason, up until now, I never sought to visually confirm S3 setting in the instrument cluster, e.g., three out of three bars. Today, however, the transmission setting caught my eye and I noticed only one bar was lit. I activated M2 - also set to S3 - and, again, only one bar was lit. I went back into the M1/2 settings and confirmed S3 setting for each. Hmmmm? I then scrolled to the bottom of the M1/2 setting and ‘Reset’ both. Commenced driving, activated M1, confirmed three out of three bars in instrument cluster and . . . BOOOOOM! The small miracle I was after occurred!! The shifts instantly became aggressive and quick throughout the rev range. Activated M2, confirmed three bars and, once again, shifts were on par with expectation. For those wondering, all other M1/M2 functions were activated according to intended settings. I could always see the yellow icon in the instrument cluster light up with MDM activation. Center console exhaust button always lit (green). Also, the infotainment home screen always confirmed M1/2 Engine, Suspension, Steering and Brake settings. For whatever reason, the Transmission setting is not displayed in the infotainment home screen; only as a small icon in the instrument cluster. This represents a primary reason I never noticed it was not properly activated until now. I simply never took notice of how many bars were lit in the small icon. I have absolutely no idea how or why my original M1/2 transmission (S3) settings were not being activated up until now? Or why the M1/2 ‘took effect’ after re-setting them?? Does not seem to matter at this point. I had a single major problem with the G80 that was robbing me of the performance experience I had grown accustomed and expected. The problem appears solved, and I am really quite ecstatic . . . as though a small miracle occurred. ///AVM |
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Congrats ///AVM! That is awesome to hear. I dislike the idea of having the same transmission in my sports car as I do in my SUV - hence why I have ordered a 6MT - but the ZF8 really is an impressive piece of technology. Even on my X5 50i when I'm in Sports Plus mode it's able to rip off some pretty quick shifts and emit some nice blaps/burbles from the exhaust.
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Happy to hear it's worked out for you AVM.
I know you are on BM spacers but what are you on suspension? You said springs were beginning to settle in another post. Did you mean the OE? PB would have my choice after TB.
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Thanks for all your insight and honest feedback. Glad it was a minor "glitch in the matrix" with whatever didn't trigger the correct transmission setting. To be honest, you had me kind of worried that the "around town and to work" experience would be a bit too docile. While I have yet to drive a G80, this makes me (and im sure many others) feel much better. I was never upset about the bigger grilles, weight, etc....loss of DCT was always my biggest concern. Thanks again. |
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I am on OEM suspension and things have begun to settle. If the front settles just another 5-10 mm I will be very happy, and I fully anticipate it will given a little more time. M2C has same issue - as it seems is true of all ///M cars these days - and I had MP coilovers placed. After they settled I felt the gaps were too closed (slammed look). Yes, I could have had the coilovers adjusted to a taller setting, but I knew I was getting the M3C and just lived with it until trade-in. No plans to get MP-HAS in the M3C. The spacers do an amazing job of 'filling things out,' and the natural settling of the suspension will get things just about right for my taste. TB is another great color . . . so many to choose from. ///AVM |
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Not much a fan of the G80/82 design architecture; bought it for the performance experience, a huge part of which pertains to manually controlling shift points and the shift character itself. So, when the ZF8 manual mode shifts were so disappointing after some 600 miles, I was really bummed out . . . incase not obvious in this thread I have no idea what the 'glitch' entailed, but feel rejuvenated for not only stumbling across the source of the problem, but also an easy solution to the problem . . . that might help a fellow enthusiast, such as yourself, in the future. Best ///AVM |
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G80 M3C Handling Coming Into Its Own
As I stated previously, it takes time to get to know a car AND it takes a car time to come into its own. In latter regard, two things have always stood out to me as time moves on with performance-oriented vehicles . . .
Exhaust note usually gets a bit louder and deeper, but this is something that takes a few thousand miles. As it stands, the G80 M3C sounds just fine to me, and I am more interested in the acoustics coming from under the hood than out the tailpipes with turbo engines. Specifically, how the engine ‘sings’ when wrung out . . . I personally love the G80 song. A second performance aspect that takes some time to develop is ‘handling;’ how steering and suspension come together with the chassis. Out of the box it was immediately apparent that the G80 adaptive suspension is far superior to the M2C fixed suspension when it comes to real-world roadways. COMOFRT mode actually quite comfortable. SPORT/SPORT PLUS modes transition you into the M2C realm in terms of ride ‘firmness.’ Impressions over the initial 600 miles, or so, were that the G80 had a difficult time hiding its mass during spirited daily driving, e.g., with aggressive turns. The steering and suspension were not loose, but the vehicles mass was revealed in chassis roll. Now, at around the 1,000-mile mark, the G80 handling has begun to come into its own. No doubt, a component of handling perception relates to my simply becoming familiar with the vehicle. However, the suspension has indeed settled quite a bit and the steering . . . well, steering is so subjective, I will just say the steering feels great. Overall, the G80 handling through spirited turns has really begun to come into its own over the past 400 miles, or so; it has really developed a nice sense of balance. Does the G80 compare to my 718 CGTS? Of course not . . . just in case anyone does not understand the difference between a Porsche mid- or rear-engine sport car and the ///M car sporty sedan/coupe chassis. How about the M2C? Not quite, but close . . . inching closer with each passing day. Of note. . . I had spacers placed almost immediately upon taking delivery, so I have no valid opinion regarding the impact spacers have on handling compared to stock setup. Finally, seats are a HUGE factor when it comes to spirited driving experience and, in particular, handling perception. In such regard, the CF bucket seats are simply amazing in how secure and connected they make you feel to the vehicle. The M2C seats were great but did not ‘hug’ or secure you nearly to the extent of the G80 CF bucket seats. Further, the M2C seats seemed to be quite limited in how low they could be adjusted; always felt like I was sitting ‘high’ in the cabin and over the road. The CF bucket seats offer a much lower seating profile in the cabin which, in turn, gives you a nice sense of being seated closer to the road. In terms of comfort . . . I rarely have a passenger BUT, when along for the ride, my wife never stops talking about how much she loves her seat. ///AVM Last edited by ///AVM; 05-10-2021 at 09:34 AM.. |
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Do not worry, the steering is not 'numb' . . . whatever that means? G80 is a GREAT car . . . forget all the forum 'noise.' ///AVM Last edited by ///AVM; 05-10-2021 at 09:31 AM.. |
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