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      04-19-2013, 11:00 AM   #51
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Originally Posted by runnerx View Post
I am surprised that no one has mentioned about the wet sump system in 1M. 1M may track nearly as good as a M3, but engine longevity starts to go down the drain the moment you try to chase a real M. If you run r-comp tires, then your engine longevity will suffer even more. I was surprised that 1M is the only recent M car with a wet sump, and makes me question if BMW built it for track days.
As with all M3s (beginning with the E30), the current E9X has a wet sump. Turner Motorsports will gladly sell you a dry-sump kit for it, though.

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