R58 How's the handling? Going from R53 to R58
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How's the handling? Going from R53 to R58
I am looking to order a Coupe JCW in the next week. Some of the reviews that I have found say the ride is a little harsh. Do you agree?
I am coming from a R53 with the Sports Suspension which was later upgraded to the H&R springs with the 17 inch Web Spokes. I think coming from that I should be going to a more comfortable ride than what I had before.
I am coming from a R53 with the Sports Suspension which was later upgraded to the H&R springs with the 17 inch Web Spokes. I think coming from that I should be going to a more comfortable ride than what I had before.
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I think I would be putting about 5 miles on those run-flats because that's about the distance from the dealership to my tire store.
I was actually comfortable with my last setup.. but I will certainly lower this one. I don't like the gap.. I was just concerned about some of the criticism that I have read of the ride quality.
One of my good friends called me warning me to read around to make sure I was okay with it. She was concerned the handling might not be as good as the 53 or 56.
I was actually comfortable with my last setup.. but I will certainly lower this one. I don't like the gap.. I was just concerned about some of the criticism that I have read of the ride quality.
One of my good friends called me warning me to read around to make sure I was okay with it. She was concerned the handling might not be as good as the 53 or 56.
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well, presumably you're going to drive one before you order, right? So you'll be able to decide for yourself.
I will say that coming from an R50 I definitely notice that overall level of refinement is much greater. But I think that is a factor of 1st gen to 2nd gen as much as anything. I do think that the steering has a little less "feel" to it unless I remember to push the "sport" button. But I have a Justa so that could be part of the equation as well. The ride quality is less harsh though too.
I will say that coming from an R50 I definitely notice that overall level of refinement is much greater. But I think that is a factor of 1st gen to 2nd gen as much as anything. I do think that the steering has a little less "feel" to it unless I remember to push the "sport" button. But I have a Justa so that could be part of the equation as well. The ride quality is less harsh though too.
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well, presumably you're going to drive one before you order, right? So you'll be able to decide for yourself.
I will say that coming from an R50 I definitely notice that overall level of refinement is much greater. But I think that is a factor of 1st gen to 2nd gen as much as anything. I do think that the steering has a little less "feel" to it unless I remember to push the "sport" button. But I have a Justa so that could be part of the equation as well. The ride quality is less harsh though too.
I will say that coming from an R50 I definitely notice that overall level of refinement is much greater. But I think that is a factor of 1st gen to 2nd gen as much as anything. I do think that the steering has a little less "feel" to it unless I remember to push the "sport" button. But I have a Justa so that could be part of the equation as well. The ride quality is less harsh though too.
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There aren't too many handling differences between the R56 hatch and the R58 coupe. In some cases the coupe apparently handles slightly better (on a track). I don't think you should be worried there
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I want to lower it about 1/2-3/4" for cosmetics, but I don't want to ruin the ride. I do a lot of long road trips. (Will hit 20k miles this week, after 10 months)
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