[Steve Gill]

Originally Posted by solstice

The range of capabilities this car has

Now when you have stressed the car with multiple launches and track sessions have the AWD system given you any pause that it’s too fragile for this kind of duty or does it so far feel solid to the point that you don’t think of it as something you need to baby or being a system you need to rest before other components go hot etc? In summary is it system that shorten the time and/or take away from the joy of tracking the car?

Not yet...but it is too early to say. I'm hoping the auto box holds up but I assume if M division have approved it, then it should be OK.

[Steve Gill]

Originally Posted by thaalrasha

top speed on wet and dry is pretty similar... so are lap times most of the time pretty close... This car is almost as fast on the wet as dry, i can only imagine the RWD one would struggle much more in the wet.

There's almost 4 seconds between wet and dry, which, for a short course such as Knockhill, is a lot. I appreciate top speeds are similar but cornering speeds are (for obvious reasons) lower.

These laps were in 4WD Sport which is still RWD bias - would have been interesting to see in 4WD mode but I forgot to try

Both wet and dry lap times will come down with a more experienced driver.

[V-Eight]

Originally Posted by Steve Gill

There's almost 4 seconds between wet and dry, which, for a short course such as Knockhill, is a lot. I appreciate top speeds are similar but cornering speeds are (for obvious reasons) lower.

These laps were in 4WD Sport which is still RWD bias - would have been interesting to see in 4WD mode but I forgot to try

Both wet and dry lap times will come down with a more experienced driver.

tell me something about the gear change noise.....what do you mean?

[2011ninja]

Originally Posted by Steve Gill

Michelin Pilot Sport 4S* - the tires that came with the car.

That's impressive!!!!!

[solstice]

Originally Posted by Steve Gill

Not yet...but it is too early to say. I'm hoping the auto box holds up but I assume if M division have approved it, then it should be OK.

That’s good to hear, so no fault codes coming from the drive train at your track session or launches?

[SexyRoger]

Originally Posted by Steve Gill

This is a great example of how fantastic the new M xDrive system is.

I'm driving with traction completely off, in 4WD Sport mode (although sometimes changed to 2WD for the hairpin), and the car is superb. Yes, I need to correct it but it is so controllable!

I love this car!

Ya I saw that whole show live. Was nice and dry on Thurs and then the rain came. Looks quick that car.

[frankiebones]

My fav part is when you correct and oversteer coming out of the last turn and crack up laughing.

Great video.

[Dompax440i]

Great videos and driving, thanks for sharing!

[SexyRoger]

Originally Posted by 02M3ForMe

Looking good in the dry, too.

Interesting to see my car lose a turbo on the track at about 4:52, quick red flag, then the next lap it was over at hairpin, oil line got stuck open. LOL The next outing it was boss consistent just under 58 seconds for a full tank till brakes faded and the P-zeros started to slide... The M4 looked quick and huge compared to my 911.