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M3 LR acceleration boost (UK)
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Mr H
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This forum has two important things...a SEARCH function and a bunch of people that
FlyingTimbo
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speedyranger74
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You can try for 24 hours and if you think don't worth can ask for refund.
I have AB, but only you can judge for your money.
Only one time can ask for refund. If you buy again... you will keep it.
Jason71
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Best not to buy day one. Unless you have owned a supercar the acceleration is going to feel awesome as standard. I figured I would give it a while then get it when the standard started to feel old. Never did.Well I’m watching this thread as I’m definitely interested. Pick up tomorrow
Llama.
Lurking somewhere up North
Yes I’d suggest not buying the acceleration boost right away as the M3 LR has great acceleration.
From YouTube videos it sounds like the AB has the biggest impact on the first phase of acceleration making it very similar 0-30 mph compared to the Performance. But the second phase 30-60 the Performance is still faster
From YouTube videos it sounds like the AB has the biggest impact on the first phase of acceleration making it very similar 0-30 mph compared to the Performance. But the second phase 30-60 the Performance is still faster
I gave it a month as standard. It really depends if you like fast cars I guess. I suspect most people would try it and not see the value.
I then purchased, it's neck snapping fast, something to do with the instantaneous reaction to the throttle vs a ice car I guess.
At the dual carriage way lights it's lol every time, cold/warm/wet/dry. I feel the car lacks above 50-60 vs previous cars (overtaking etc hasn't the same oomph as BMW m cars) In the BMW M2/3/4 I never needed to warn the SO (aka wife), in the tesla I have to say head back otherwise I get trouble.
0-50 though, the only thing I'd want other than the LR with PB is the P!
I then purchased, it's neck snapping fast, something to do with the instantaneous reaction to the throttle vs a ice car I guess.
At the dual carriage way lights it's lol every time, cold/warm/wet/dry. I feel the car lacks above 50-60 vs previous cars (overtaking etc hasn't the same oomph as BMW m cars) In the BMW M2/3/4 I never needed to warn the SO (aka wife), in the tesla I have to say head back otherwise I get trouble.
0-50 though, the only thing I'd want other than the LR with PB is the P!
Drew57
Active ember
I bought us an LR
She bought me AB
I tried it & like it
She had a detached retina
I got the blame
I added head restraints
She takes them off
I try my best
(She has a ponytail)
I like sport mode
She needs to chill...
I know when I'm beat
She's now getting a car
She bought me AB
I tried it & like it
She had a detached retina
I got the blame
I added head restraints
She takes them off
I try my best
(She has a ponytail)
I like sport mode
She needs to chill...
I know when I'm beat
She's now getting a car
Drew57
Active ember
Yes definitely, I informed Direct Line in Y1 & Churchill for this year.
Both recorded it as a standard manufacturer upgrade with no increase in premium.
Can i ask how set that scene and what you told them?, as you mention more power to you insurance company manufacturer or otherwise your going to pay, DL charged and added £13 and LV £54 so im intrigued?
Drew57
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@Bigbruiseral - when I called DL the person on the phone didn't know what it was so they checked with a supervisor who asked if it made a physical difference to the car or just software. When I replied that it was just software they said OK, it would be noted on the policy.
Churchill (part of the same group as DL) said they would apply the same as DL once I informed them & it's mentioned on my policy alongside the 19" alloys & tow bar.
Both were perfectly happy that this is a standard manufacturer software upgrade (similarly Tesla also reduced 0.5 sec 0-60 as part of a previous fleet wide software upgrade). The software specification of all Teslas changes regularly so every vehicle is technically different to its 'as manufactured' state.
Churchill (part of the same group as DL) said they would apply the same as DL once I informed them & it's mentioned on my policy alongside the 19" alloys & tow bar.
Both were perfectly happy that this is a standard manufacturer software upgrade (similarly Tesla also reduced 0.5 sec 0-60 as part of a previous fleet wide software upgrade). The software specification of all Teslas changes regularly so every vehicle is technically different to its 'as manufactured' state.
Katic1972
Member
If I order up a M3 with 19” wheels do I have to advise the insurer that it’s an upgrade? What about red paint? White interior is a grand more expensive are all these things considered as “modifications”? Ive always thought oem be it be, bmw, merc or Porsche was all considered standard. It was only after market add ons that counted as modifications. Have I been doing it wrong all these years? Never had an issue mind you when i claimed for accidents where I had upgraded oem alloys and they needed replaced. Guess I better check.
I have not yet looked at this option as the LR alone has terrific performance from a standing start. Overtaking acceleration is equally impressive.
I have had several Porsche models from Boxer to 911, and none perform like this car.
Give it a good run before you consider the option. I don’t find it lacking at all and see no need for it. Thats my 2p worth of opinion!
I have had several Porsche models from Boxer to 911, and none perform like this car.
Give it a good run before you consider the option. I don’t find it lacking at all and see no need for it. Thats my 2p worth of opinion!
tomorrowman
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