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      04-05-2011, 12:02 PM   #65
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E92 M3 6MT Hockingheim time was done with Cup+ which are available OEM in Germany. E90 M3 ZCP DCT Hockinheim was on PS2, and was just a tenth slower than the E92, meaning DCT+ZCP basically offset the tires. Thus, tires are signifcant. I think official M3 Nordschleife time was on Cup+ too, IIRC.


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Originally Posted by PrimeBMW View Post
I think all M3 times are dependent on tire selection. The E46 M3 CSL was on Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires. I would think all other M3 times would improve with this tire but how much I don't know. Any track guys care to guess how much Cup tires would make on the Ring?
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