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Originally posted by dd74
I would think the 911 would have less "problems" with turn in only because most of its weight is in the rear. Heavier front torsion bars may cause slower turn in, but your Carrera is stock, right?
In any event, from an OEM baseline of both cars, physics being what they are, more weight on the front end, as is the case with the BMW, would cause it to turn in slower than a 911.
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I'm certainly no expert, but... My suspicion would be that one can have either not enough, enough, or too much weight on the front from a turn-in perspective. The problem with too much weight is self-evident, but even too little weight should be a problem, going back to good ol' F=µN.
I don't know what the official weight distribution spec on the M3 is, but a moment with Google brings me one claim of 48-52. I find that plausible. It's my understanding that a 50-50 weight distribution is a desirable and good thing - at the very least, it's certainly not a nose-heavy car.