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Old 04-13-2014, 07:15 AM
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Welcome to the madness

The BMW M3 brakes/suspension on the BDR is for me a clear winner - just don't put slicks on the rear.

Henrik: I own, but have yet to install a pair of Nitto drag radials on my 602FWHP BDR. Can you tell us more about your experience with slicks?
Reason I warn against slicks on the BDR is the rear axle - it is not build to +700 Nm and the torque of a very stong engine will destroy it

I have seen the damage on a hard driven BDR rear axle running slicks AND drag radials

that said - under normal acceleration tires will spin hence the axle will not be harmed

I drove 315 /17/35 Goodyear F1 (for the looks) last year - changing to Nitto drag radials this year - but I only drive on public roads and do not put max pressure on the car (my driving licence and I want to survive the summer )

PS: make sure to check bolts and nuts on your (rear) suspension / axel during the season... that will tell you if you drive too hard.

Be carefull...
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