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Nismo

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7th Jul 11 at 09:07

Comparing my 330 with my S2000:

I know the 330 is not on the same level as an M3 but it feels faster pulling away but once going the S2 felt quicker, but the BMW is built for comfort and a bit of performance. Its all the extras that make it for me.

I could throw the S2000 round country lanes and it was more fun though.

adiohead

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7th Jul 11 at 09:11

///M3 overtook me on the Oxford ring road without any trouble.

Jambo

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7th Jul 11 at 09:29

Forgot to sa brakes are the worst part. Fine for the road, but if your a trakck day enthusiast then you would need bigger stoppers.

If you wanna do track days in an ///M car id go for an s54 Zcoupe to be honest

flybikeslee

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7th Jul 11 at 11:33

i will have one of these next

Chris x

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7th Jul 11 at 11:36

What would be fastest out of an E46 M3 vs A remapped 535d. I cant make up my mind on what one to go for next year?!

gez bay

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7th Jul 11 at 11:54

the CSL is stunning

richc

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7th Jul 11 at 11:55

quote:
Originally posted by Chris x
What would be fastest out of an E46 M3 vs A remapped 535d. I cant make up my mind on what one to go for next year?!

I dont think they really compairable

Different class of car, auto vs manual (potentially), total different style of engine etc

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7th Jul 11 at 12:02

When asking which is fastest they are easily comparable, round a track, in a straight line, they'll have a figure that will come somewhere in relation to the other.

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7th Jul 11 at 15:10

quote:
Originally posted by John
When asking which is fastest they are easily comparable, round a track, in a straight line, they'll have a figure that will come somewhere in relation to the other.

True, but its still comparing two different styles of cars. One is a low revving large torque lazy saloon barge. The other is a straight six hi revving balanced performance car which would be 100x more of a drivers car.

But then on here, pub figures and motorway overtaking seem to define a great car rather than a true drivers car.

SetH

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7th Jul 11 at 15:35

quote:
Originally posted by JamboBut then on here, pub figures and motorway overtaking seem to define a great car rather than a true drivers car.

Spot on Jambo, quote of the year even

I must say though this is one car that has tempted me several times. I was impressed with my 330ci as an overall package but it was far too soft, although i loved the comfort and refinement. M3 could potentially bridge the gap between that and my fetish for ricers tbh.

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7th Jul 11 at 15:40

Paul when are you going to delete this thread

Mieran

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7th Jul 11 at 15:41

When my Nova had a XE in it I had a little race with one, from 0 to about 115 I was ahead of him then he overtook and the gab kept on getting bigger

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7th Jul 11 at 15:41

quote:
Originally posted by Jambo

But then on here, pub figures and motorway overtaking seem to define a great car rather than a true drivers car.

Talk to me about pub figures, how would the m3 compare to a corsa b with an 20xe and cams

Jambo

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7th Jul 11 at 15:43

I think You would be impressed SetH if you can get used to the revs

Even the Alpina B3.3 that my dad had was really sloppy and wallowy compared to my ///M3. As already mentioned the reason they are so popular is they are fast, balanced and reward the driver whilst remaining practical comfy and reliable. If you want one to go fast, like most production cars you will have to modify it, and Paul I know you would fiddle yours tremendously. So long as you remember to keep the 50/50 weight distribution you can make an impressively quick car. However if you don't want to strip it just get a horsepower freaks 1000bhp conversion

SetH

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7th Jul 11 at 16:11

How do they compare to an newage STi running the same power (340 ish) which would basically be breathing mods and remap.

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7th Jul 11 at 17:02

Not sure dude, I would imagine scoot on the road would "feel" faster, due to torque etc. What's a STD sit on 0-60?

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7th Jul 11 at 17:31

standard type uk sti is 5.1 to 60 i believe, PPP model is 4.7 or something

Jambo

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7th Jul 11 at 17:34

Sti would be faster then deffo with a remap

BarnshaW

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7th Jul 11 at 17:38

i think after 60 though or rolling the m3 would be faster

Jambo

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7th Jul 11 at 17:48

It would certainly instantly pull away faster.

BarnshaW

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7th Jul 11 at 17:49

infact on youtube most videos do quite openly show the M3 being faster in anything other then a launch

Jambo

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7th Jul 11 at 17:50

Fair play then

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7th Jul 11 at 18:23

[Edited on 07-07-2011 by niallb123]

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7th Jul 11 at 19:12

I don't really rate the M3 for performance. For having 340bhp there not that quick. About the same as my golf tbh. When my old Evo was running the standard 280 bhp it used to leave my mates old M3 no bother as did my astra Vxr.

They do look superb tho but the running costs are bloody high.

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7th Jul 11 at 19:20

All round package tbh. If we're being honest an M3 isn't exactly a slouch by any stretch of the imagination. Just depends what you're used to.

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