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EnI · 07-04-2008, 05:44 AM

Was told today DPC is coming in package with xDrive only. All the other models will have an e-diff (like 135i).

kexo006 · 07-04-2008, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Wunderkind

For me personally, the low point of the new 7 series is definitely the engine compartment.

The engine looks fine, dont get me wrong.

Look at those two cheap metal trusses that connects the suspension strut towers to the front member. Absolutely awful!!!!!!! They're there to provide strength to the front crash structure.

Mercedes would never do that. They would find a more elegant solution.

I don't think it's there to strengthen the crash structure, but more to help driving dynamics by stiffening the front end.

klier · 07-04-2008, 05:49 AM

Why do real life pics always look so much better???
And where is this???

SDNR · 07-04-2008, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Wunderkind

For me personally, the low point of the new 7 series is definitely the engine compartment.

The engine looks fine, dont get me wrong.

Look at those two cheap metal trusses that connects the suspension strut towers to the front member. Absolutely awful!!!!!!! They're there to provide strength to the front crash structure.

Mercedes would never do that. They would find a more elegant solution.

Hmm, it doesn't me bother too much because it has a rational purpose ....the Phantom DHC has similar trusses.

BMW Power · 07-04-2008, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Wunderkind

For me personally, the low point of the new 7 series is definitely the engine compartment.

The engine looks fine, dont get me wrong.

Look at those two cheap metal trusses that connects the suspension strut towers to the front member. Absolutely awful!!!!!!! They're there to provide strength to the front crash structure.

Mercedes would never do that. They would find a more elegant solution.

thats a dual strutt brace, its not to provide strength for a front crash. Most performance cars use them (it was also standard on the E46 M3). If I am not mistaken it is used to maintain a tight connection with the Chassis and in some way it is used to tighten up the suspension as well.

Merc's dont use them - thats why they dont have good driving dynamics

PanterroR · 07-04-2008, 05:53 AM

In this pic, i don't mind the oversized grille at all, i rather think it looks great:

As someone already said: When you see this face in your mirror, you'll know what's approaching...

Wunderkind · 07-04-2008, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SDNR

Hmm, it doesn't bother too much because it has a rational purpose ....the Phantom DHC has similar trusses.

I thought BMW would come up with something more elegant. Instead of two pressed steel rods............................................

At least those in the RR look bespoke and expensive.

BKK-ES · 07-04-2008, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Tycoon

It is beautiful but delete the BMW badge and it definitely is a lexus.

and it has fake exhaust tip like IS-F????

PanterroR · 07-04-2008, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by BKK-ES

and it has fake exhaust tip like IS-F????

Excuse me?

BMW Power · 07-04-2008, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by EnI

Was told today DPC is coming in package with xDrive only. All the other models will have an e-diff (like 135i).

What is DPC and how does it differ from the E-diff. Anyone know where I could read more about the E-diff and how it works?

TIA

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