Re: Why do M-Cars not include the most hyped BMW technologies?
Brandons said:
Think its because this is a transitional period between SMG II and SMG III. Hence they do not want to put something 'old' into the new M Z4 and perhaps they also discovered SMG III is not that suitable? Just making a guss.
i believe there wont be a thing called SMG 3. they are already developing the ZSG gearbox which would debut in the new m3's. so i guess they dont want to put soemthing as 'old' as the SMG II in the Z4M. The ZSg gearbox is very similar to the DSG gearbox whre it utilises 2 clutches to pre-engage the next before engaging the next one. Liek theres 1 cludge on 1,3 and 5. and the second one would be at 2,4 and 6 SO its shifting would be quick and slick.
Also MT, most of the things u have described above like Run flats, active steering are more luxury and technical assists than performance oriented items.
For Reference:
Active Steering.
Active Steering gives drivers more precise handling and tracking: this ensures that their automobiles are more mobile and agile even on twisting roads. A planetary gear is integrated with the steering column; depending on the situation, the feature varies the angle of steering determined by the user at the wheel (superimposed steering).
It increases the steering angle at lower and mid-range speeds; by contrast, at higher speeds (e.g. on motorways), the steering angle is reduced. When parking, the active steering feature makes it easier to manoeuvre by amplifying the movements of the steering wheel.
Dynamic Drive.
Dynamic Drive is an active suspension control system offering an exceptionally high standard of lateral dynamic stability (body stability). This is provided by active anti-roll bars on the front and rear axles - active because rotating hydraulic elements referred to as actuators are integrated in the mechanical anti-roll bars.
Incorporating two electronic pressure control valves, these actuators build up independent stability forces on the front and rear axle, minimising body sway when taking a bend. Dynamic Drive thus ensures supreme agility at all speeds, optimum steering and well-balanced load change behaviour.
These advantages are particularly beneficial to the passengers in the back seat: the reduction of roll motion to an almost imperceptible level makes it much easier and more pleasant to read or work when seated in the rear.
The driver, in turn, benefits in particular from the new standard of steering precision provided by Dynamic Drive, especially in rapid steering manoeuvres.
These 2 dont enhance BUT assist the driver more in luxury cars. In sports cars like the M cars, the driver is probably experienced and dont need these assists as they are experienced as it is and these technologies will only hinder them further than to help them.
