04-09-2009, 03:07 PM | #31 | |
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04-09-2009, 03:31 PM | #32 |
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I expected as much due to the higher redline and flat torque cruve.
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04-09-2009, 03:36 PM | #33 |
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04-09-2009, 03:40 PM | #34 |
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I would love to see an E46 330i ZHP vs non-ZHP comparo, given all the comments regarding how little performance value the pkg offered.
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04-09-2009, 04:07 PM | #35 | |
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It was when I was comparing the impact of changing the E46 rear diff You could toss in a modified torque curve pretty easily. |
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04-09-2009, 04:10 PM | #36 |
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Whoops... looks like the spreadsheet link is down... Oh well, not sure I have it any more.
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04-09-2009, 09:22 PM | #37 |
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Check the reviews of the first e36 M3s--even the "real" EU versions were widely acknowledged to be GTs, rather than the rough edged homologation specials that the first ones were.
FWIW, I think the weight gain from e30 to e36 was at least as much as the gain from e36 to e46 or from e46 to e90. |
04-10-2009, 09:37 AM | #38 | |
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The Real-Real E36 M3 that was sold here had a list of standard "comfort features" that included: [quote 1995 M3 Window Sticker] -Air Conditioning with separate left and right temperature controls, recirculating function and anti-dust, bacteria, pollen and smoke microfilter -BMW audio system: AM/FM stereo tuner with auto-reverse cassette deck; 250 watt amplifier with 10 high-performance speakers -Electric central locking system with double lock -Electric front windows with one-touch operation -Split Fold down rear seats -LCD digital quartz clock with outside temperature display[/quote] Sounds GT to me.
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04-10-2009, 09:57 AM | #39 |
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04-10-2009, 04:53 PM | #40 | |
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on the one hand, that's what makes the M3 so appealing. my lesson from M in the past is that i'd rather be more low key and frugal on the daily drive and find something a little more focused for the fun days.
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