Does the m-tech kit have better aerodynamics?
04-05-2005, 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by joel_BE' date='Apr 5 2005, 09:30 AM
[quote name='heezy545i' date='Apr 5 2005, 10:35 AM']I know it doesn't really matter, but was just wondering.
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The spoilers of the M-kit are meant to increase downforce.
With the M-kit's suspension, the car will also have a lower center of gravity. The lower the car to the ground, the more stable I expect to be at higher speed. No coincidence that race cars are built the way they are.
The positive thing about the M-kit is that I expect less impact from side winds on the E60 (mainly because a lower center of gravity), something that some people on this board have been complaining about.
I have not experienced this myself yet, as I am still waiting for my E60 with M-kit.
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[/quote]I've not noticed any difference in the driving characteristics between the two to be honest. I do prefer the look of the sport pack although the SE still looks great with 124 wheels
Why are there no fog lights on the M5
Must be an option 
04-05-2005, 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Merv the Derv' date='Apr 5 2005, 04:38 PM
[quote name='joel_BE' date='Apr 5 2005, 09:30 AM'][quote name='heezy545i' date='Apr 5 2005, 10:35 AM']I know it doesn't really matter, but was just wondering.
[snapback]111298[/snapback]
The spoilers of the M-kit are meant to increase downforce.
With the M-kit's suspension, the car will also have a lower center of gravity. The lower the car to the ground, the more stable I expect to be at higher speed. No coincidence that race cars are built the way they are.
The positive thing about the M-kit is that I expect less impact from side winds on the E60 (mainly because a lower center of gravity), something that some people on this board have been complaining about.
I have not experienced this myself yet, as I am still waiting for my E60 with M-kit.
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[/quote]I've not noticed any difference in the driving characteristics between the two to be honest. I do prefer the look of the sport pack although the SE still looks great with 124 wheels
Why are there no fog lights on the M5
Must be an option [snapback]111413[/snapback]
[/quote]I also like the looks of the M-kit, but if you would fully test gravitational and adhesive forces (like BMW does), I am sure you would find out differences.
But that's not recommended, and it's also not the reason why I went for the sport pack. I have heard some people comment that when making sharp turns, they notice the difference. (stiffer suspension on the sport pack)
04-05-2005, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Merv the Derv' date='Apr 5 2005, 08:38 AM
[quote name='joel_BE' date='Apr 5 2005, 09:30 AM'][quote name='heezy545i' date='Apr 5 2005, 10:35 AM']I know it doesn't really matter, but was just wondering.
[snapback]111298[/snapback]
The spoilers of the M-kit are meant to increase downforce.
With the M-kit's suspension, the car will also have a lower center of gravity. The lower the car to the ground, the more stable I expect to be at higher speed. No coincidence that race cars are built the way they are.
The positive thing about the M-kit is that I expect less impact from side winds on the E60 (mainly because a lower center of gravity), something that some people on this board have been complaining about.
I have not experienced this myself yet, as I am still waiting for my E60 with M-kit.
[snapback]111408[/snapback]
[/quote]I've not noticed any difference in the driving characteristics between the two to be honest. I do prefer the look of the sport pack although the SE still looks great with 124 wheels
Why are there no fog lights on the M5
Must be an option [snapback]111413[/snapback]
[/quote]I have read that they had to drop them because they needed extra air intake for the engine and brakes.
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