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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Redd" data-source="post: 101594" data-attributes="member: 200">e46f, if uv studied vehicle dynamics, u shd also realise that 50/50 is a static thing. when ur out there running the car and shifting weight with braking and acceleration, pray tell how does it apply?and yes, while static weight distribution does affect weight transfer and grip over each axle, overall mechanical grip is also a factor of various other factors such as spring rate, suspension geometry, ARBs, camber, toe, caster, etc. a lot more factors control weight distribution and mechanical grip other than just static weight distribution.in a nutshell, while a car may not have 50/50 weight distribution, high mechanical grip can be tuned into the chassis using the other components. a 50/50 car with crappy ARBs is just as flawed as a car with 60/40 and a good suspension setup.but, of course, im sure u knew all that. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />im not disputing the worthiness of bimmers here. just disputing the relevance of this 50/50 hype. btw, i hear not all bimmers have 50/50 weight distribution, just certain models. am i right?redd</blockquote>