I think you're right @ miller1098. I'd just love to throw my 1.9 around the Alps. JIM
15mm difference in height between the sport and standardWent out for my first 'speed run' I guess you would call it in the 3.0! Started pushing it a bit harder, getting more acclimatized to the handling. I still think my first post is bang on, however I've found that if I dial it back a notch compared to the 1.9 when entering the bend it makes for a much more enjoyable experience. Had a much better time with my driving buddies and didn't feel like I was having to push the car so hard to keep up with the flow.
I think it would likely benefit from a more sporty stance, I'm not a fan of aftermarket upgrades in general as in the past I've had an overall bad experience with them. Does anyone know what the difference in ride height it from the Sport and standard Roadster? I've read conflicting posts about whether or not there is a difference, my car is pre the existence of a sport model I understand.
Also traction control / DSC, etc. Didn't have it on my 1.9. WTF is up with this system?! Not sure if mine is not operating 100% on my 3.0 but it was cutting in all the time when it did not need to be. Gave up and turned it off in the end and it drove absolutely fine. Every spirited attempt to round a bend resulted in the dashboard flashing at me like a Christmas tree. Had plenty of rear wheel drive cars in the past but this car and my e46 328Ci are the only ones that had traction control. The e46 I never remember it being an issue but this system is far too restrictive.
Just a question for you. I've never done anything to my 1.9 as I've only started to really drive it after having it 4 years. When taking turns at a slightly faster speed that with regular cars, I almost get the feeling that I might roll it over. The shocks really don't feel worn as they take the bumps well. What can be replaced on the car to eliminate this feeling? Thanks, FrankieThe DSC can be very active at this time of year. On my e46 330i it would cut in to try and control understeer.
I believe 1 press of the button will turn of the dynamic part (so braking of individual wheels to control understeer/lose of directional stability) but still keep traction control (so not spinning up the rears under power) on.
5sec press and it's fully off. Just double check your manual but I think it's the same as the e46 in this regard.
Your 328i would have likely had ASC which is just acting on the rears and needs only a quick press of the button to switch off. Works pretty quietly in the background and doesn't blink the light always and let's you understeer into oblivion if you get a slippery patch!
The DSC by contrast works on all 4 wheels.
Just a suggestion that you get some practice in wide open space. The z can snap back the other way very quickly in the wet - just when you think you have it goes the other way bigger and faster than you'd like!