Dec 23, 2021 9:22:52 AM
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RC
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Re: Z4 M40i Roadster...an odd choice?
kudryavchik:It seems you are dissapointed
Not really disappointed, just a little bit surprised.
However, the chassis and steering setups change completely in Sport Plus but you cannot configure the Sport Individual setting to implement this setup, which is really weird and it makes no sense.
Meaning: You can get a Boxster-like (gokart feel) experience out of the Z4 M40i but only when manually(!) switching to Sport Plus, there is no possibility to configure this setup into the Sport Individual setup.
I programmed the car in a way that Sport Individual is available all the time when you start the engine 
but it cannot be done with Sport Plus. Sport Plus has also another disadvantage: It seems that the ESP/TC are tuned to allow more slip in the rear, so Sport Plus isn't exactly the best setup for public and/or wet roads.
I spent 3 hours in the garage to find a way to program the Sport Plus settings into the Sport Individual setup menu and I found the software switches in Bimmercode Expertmode but there is no (easy) way to add a Sport Plus menu to the Sport Individual menu, so it is pointless. I gave up.
Don't get me wrong, the Z4 M40i is a very nimble and quick car with a surprisingly good traction (I wish all RWD BMWs would have that kind of traction) and I never expected it to be a real sportscar but it is fun to drive. Don't forget that the Z4 M40i was faster on the Nordschleife than the M2 (2019 model) when BMW presented the car. Many tend to forget this.
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RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Lamborghini Huracan Performante (2019), BMW Z4 M40i (2022), Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk (2019 EU)
He is really a car guy, like I am. 
