E46 M3s are pretty damned fast...

Nick M3 · 05-23-2004, 08:32 PM

As a corollary, so are WRX STis.

I believe the M3 has a slight edge, but their ability to get on the power sooner makes them tough to catch. Especially given the short straights on the Jefferson Circuit.

I think my M3 gives up significant grip in the corners on street tires, though. That big front sway definitely costs a bit of grip on street tires. Fortunately, I expect I'll have these burned off by the end of the year (if not sooner...) At that point, I will most likely switch to R-tires.

bren · 05-23-2004, 09:48 PM

Yes they are....even while staying under 5500 RPM's

So I gather you had fun at the driving school?

*Plaz* · 05-23-2004, 10:06 PM

Were you pleased with the Wankermatic on the track?

Nick M3 · 05-23-2004, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Plaz

Were you pleased with the Wankermatic on the track?

Thrilled with it.

It let me grab fourth going down the back straight and get up to 110, instead of forcing me to leave it on the rev limiter at 105 before dropping down to second and hauling out of turn seven. As an aside, the M3's gearing is WAY too tall. Especially with SMG, there is no good reason whatsoever for it to have anything taller than a 4.10 rear end. Heck, it could go shorter than that and I still don't think I'd complain.

Note that I left the car is S5. S6 is kind of abusive on an ongoing basis, and frankly, I think it can really upset the car in a way that S5 doesn't.

Nick M3 · 05-23-2004, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bren

Yes they are....even while staying under 5500 RPM's

So I gather you had fun at the driving school?

Yep. Did you have fun?

*Plaz* · 05-24-2004, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick M3

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Originally Posted by Plaz

Were you pleased with the Wankermatic on the track?

Thrilled with it.

It let me grab fourth going down the back straight and get up to 110, instead of forcing me to leave it on the rev limiter at 105 before dropping down to second and hauling out of turn seven. As an aside, the M3's gearing is WAY too tall. Especially with Wankermatic, there is no good reason whatsoever for it to have anything taller than a 4.10 rear end. Heck, it could go shorter than that and I still don't think I'd complain.

Note that I left the car is S5. S6 is kind of abusive on an ongoing basis, and frankly, I think it can really upset the car in a way that S5 doesn't.

Sweet. Good to see you're enjoying the tranny (and the car) where it can shine most.

As far as the diff, you wouldn't want BMW to ruin all the fun of Death Valley runs for your short diff east coast mentality.

Nick M3 · 05-24-2004, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Plaz

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Originally Posted by Nick M3

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Originally Posted by Plaz

Were you pleased with the Wankermatic on the track?

Thrilled with it.

It let me grab fourth going down the back straight and get up to 110, instead of forcing me to leave it on the rev limiter at 105 before dropping down to second and hauling out of turn seven. As an aside, the M3's gearing is WAY too tall. Especially with Wankermatic, there is no good reason whatsoever for it to have anything taller than a 4.10 rear end. Heck, it could go shorter than that and I still don't think I'd complain.

Note that I left the car is S5. S6 is kind of abusive on an ongoing basis, and frankly, I think it can really upset the car in a way that S5 doesn't.

Sweet. Good to see you're enjoying the tranny (and the car) where it can shine most.

As far as the diff, you wouldn't want BMW to ruin all the fun of Death Valley runs for your short diff east coast mentality.

182MPH in sixth gear isn't enough for you?

With a 4.10, the M3 should JUST BARELY hit 60 in second.

bren · 05-24-2004, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick M3

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Originally Posted by bren

Yes they are....even while staying under 5500 RPM's

So I gather you had fun at the driving school?

Yep. Did you have fun?

Yeah, it was a great time....well worth it. I suppose when I get some time I should start my own thread

dan · 05-24-2004, 10:01 AM

M3's suck

Nick M3 · 05-24-2004, 10:07 AM

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M3's suck

They're such fatass pigs, I don't know why I bought such a heavy car.

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