[scans]: EVO drive CLK 63 - Page 2

Just_me · **Re: [scans]: EVO drive CLK 63 -** 06-14-2006, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Mercedes

Its funny because most BMW fans are always so adamant that the M-cars will run rings around an AMG on the track because thats what they have been designed to do as opposed to AMG's focus on real world comfort/dynamic compromise. So why should the brakes on the BMW's fade so easily? They are after all supposed to be a drivers car.

M cars dont run rings around AMG, not over RS cars either. M cars just has the edge on a track.
Brakes on M cars dont fade on public roads but they have a tendency to fade on a track after a couple of laps on a track (but so does many cars that goes around a track). Ceramic brakes arent even an option for M cars.

The Artist · **Re: [scans]: EVO drive CLK 63 -** 06-14-2006, 07:20 PM

as just me says..they would hardly fade on public roads..
and most BMW M drivers dont take their car to the track..even though BMW fans like to belive so..

But if you wanna brag about a M cars track capabilitys, then brakes should not fade.. and there is always room for improvement..so mark my words that the next M car will have killer brakes..no doubt..

Just_me · **Re: [scans]: EVO drive CLK 63 -** 06-14-2006, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by The Artist

But if you wanna brag about a M cars track capabilitys, then brakes should not fade.. and there is always room for improvement..so mark my words that the next M car will have killer brakes..no doubt..

In all car intervjuves with M-division questions about the brakes are popular. BMW always try to defend why they arent using better brakes, better pistons (or whatever its called).

Mr. Mercedes · **Re: [scans]: EVO drive CLK 63 -** 06-14-2006, 07:25 PM

Whats their response? Why are they not using better brakes? One of the reasons for reducing the number of callipers would be weight right? But why have they failed to explore ceramics etc. to produce brakes as good as porsche? It seems perculiar since the rest of the car seems to be engineered to the nth degree.

Just_me · **Re: [scans]: EVO drive CLK 63 -** 06-14-2006, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Mercedes

Whats their response? Why are they not using better brakes? One of the reasons for reducing the number of callipers would be weight right? But why have they failed to explore ceramics etc. to produce brakes as good as porsche? It seems perculiar since the rest of the car seems to be engineered to the nth degree.

Unfortuanly I dont remember the answer but Im certain it has been posted in BMW section in the past.

Im going to bed now, maybe you can search for it in BMW section, Search for Brunhke and see if you find them

Godnight Mr. M

The Artist · **Re: [scans]: EVO drive CLK 63 -** 06-14-2006, 07:30 PM

whatever the answer to why they dont use better brakes is..
its BS imo.. they can make em better..but i dont have a clue to why they dont

Mr. Mercedes · **Re: [scans]: EVO drive CLK 63 -** 06-14-2006, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Just_me

Unfortuanly I dont remember the answer but Im certain it has been posted in BMW section in the past.

Im going to bed now, maybe you can search for it in BMW section, Search for Brunhke and see if you find them

Godnight Mr. M

Lol, I'll wait for you to wake up. Im at work now...so I better get to it.

G'nite.

Merc1 · **Re: [scans]: EVO drive CLK 63 -** 06-15-2006, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by PC Valkyrie

Yes, this article is from the same June issue of Evo which contained the CLS55 vs M5 vs Quattroporte comparison. I bought this issue!!

Yes, until the AMG comes out with a manual gearbox and are willing to give up some of that autobahn cruising comfort in their cars, magazines like EVO will always find that there is "something missing" when pushing at the limits.

I've said this before, and I'll say it again: this is a bit irrelevant because these cars will rarely ever be put to their handling limits on everyday roads. Even on a track, most drivers aren't skilled enough to take these cars to the limits safely.

I agree. I think I'll have to go get this issue too, seems to be a MB fest, just like the July issue of Automobile Magazine.

M