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Originally Posted by shift@red
I still dont agree, seeing as the 1 series (and inevitably 1M) doesnt have the same amount of insulation as the e46 m3 and def not as much as the e9X M3. I still dont think youll do any better than 150 lbs or so.
As far as being a better track car, I dont see that happening either unless BMW found a way to keep the oil temps down and limp modes away.
Lets also not forget that the 1M is longer, wider, and taller than the 135i.
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So what part of those 2 examples do you disagree with?
That you can drop 200+ lbs without changing front seats out of both cars ... but somehow the 1M will be exempt from those 2 examples??
And as far as track car -- what you are saying is ... that stock for stock ... same day, same driver the M3 will post a faster lap time then the 1M (around a common race track -- not the 45 mile long Nordschleife)
hmmm --
i dunno for sure -- but Im gonna guess a 1M will post a slightly faster lap time due to the very same reason I posted SIGNIFICANTLY faster lap times in my e46m3 over my e90m3 = weight = load transfer = change of direction.