Weight distribution on the Coupe???
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Weight distribution on the Coupe???
I was wondering which is the weigth distribution in the coupe? (and for c220cdi coupe?)
Any site to see that type of info?
I know all BMW have 50/50 but what about the coupe???
and yes, I used the search button
thanks
Any site to see that type of info?
I know all BMW have 50/50 but what about the coupe???
and yes, I used the search button
thanks
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Originally Posted by gaiex
I was wondering which is the weigth distribution in the coupe? (and for c220cdi coupe?)
Any site to see that type of info?
I know all BMW have 50/50 but what about the coupe???
and yes, I used the search button
thanks
Any site to see that type of info?
I know all BMW have 50/50 but what about the coupe???
and yes, I used the search button
thanks
EDIT: sorry, i forgot to add it's on the driver's side.
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Originally Posted by Imperial C320
Vadim, do you know the distribution of the sedan?
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Originally Posted by vadim
935 kg front / 970 kg rear. This gives you 49 F/51 R.
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Originally Posted by lars
As pointed out, these are the gross allowable weights on each axle. 935+970=1905 kg, whereas the curb weight of the 230 coupe is 1475 kg manual, 1490 kg automatic. The weight distribution unloaded is 55F/45R.
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Originally Posted by tmak26b
curb weight includes a full tank of gas
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Originally Posted by vadim
A full tank of gas and staggered wheels - and you are closer to 50/50! Also - always put your passenger in the back.
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Originally Posted by lars
Lol! Or you could throw three big bags of safety sand in the trunk as ballast. Winter is almost here.
BTW, what is "CL230"? Did you mean "CL203" or "C230"?
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Originally Posted by gaiex
I was wondering which is the weigth distribution in the coupe? (and for c220cdi coupe?)
Any site to see that type of info?
I know all BMW have 50/50 but what about the coupe???
and yes, I used the search button
thanks
Any site to see that type of info?
I know all BMW have 50/50 but what about the coupe???
and yes, I used the search button
thanks
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Originally Posted by lars
The bill of sale from my dealer says I bought a "CL230M", but why would they be right? 
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As pointed out, these are the gross allowable weights on each axle. 935+970=1905 kg, whereas the curb weight of the 230 coupe is 1475 kg manual, 1490 kg automatic.
my gross weigths are:
995kg F
990kg R
and my curb weight:
1540kg
How do you calculate that if there is no axel weigths unloaded?
(sorry for my ignorance)
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Originally Posted by gaiex
How do you calculate that if there is no axel weigths unloaded?
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Now, you should move the driver's seat as far back as possible to make it closer to 50/50 
On a serious note, that would be *the* correct driving position (providing you can reach controls, of course). A friend of mine always seats very close to the steering wheel so that the steering wheel is almost under his chin. Now that's very wrong, but he won't listen.
On a serious note, that would be *the* correct driving position (providing you can reach controls, of course). A friend of mine always seats very close to the steering wheel so that the steering wheel is almost under his chin. Now that's very wrong, but he won't listen.
