From 1M to M3 !!

[Mike van D]

Congrats on the new ride...Enjoy! Waiting for spring has got to be a killer since you just got her.

[HALOTHANE]

I also went from a 1M to an M3...VO to IB....kept to the loud colors. Overall, the cars are designed to excel in different regions of the torque band: 1.5k to 5k versus 5k to 8.5k The result is "quick" versus "fast." Build quality is much better on the M3, however. Much more solid. And the EDC makes it that much more refined and supple.

[Mwong@Activeautowerke]

Congrats looks nice

[1MtoM3]

Originally Posted by Ohh_5H1T

Then i guess he did indeed upgrade! I would not have known to that extent, as i've never driven in a 1M. And yes rice is indeed in the bowl of the beholder! nonetheless, certain mods are just absolute no-no's. but hey as long as the owner is happy, thats all that matters!

Yes sir!! And may I say that the E46 had a lot to do with the decision!.
Every time i drove i had the feeling i was driving a gem , and i was . .
The E92 was a no brainer.
So after 36000 km , making the swap with no hesitation tells a lot.

[nimo]

What car is that in the background of the second picture? Mp3 scooter? Indy car?

[Munit]

Get some high flow cats and a drop in filter and a tune. keep it above 5500 and drive it hard to redline than you will miss none of the "torque" of the 1m. Torque at the wheels of an m3 in its powerband is higher than the 1m in its powerband so its a matter of driving the car properly.

Driving an m3 below 5k and comparing it to the 1m is silly. Its like the e39 m5 guys saying their m5 is faster most of the time since below 5k it is. However driven under heavy throttle the e60 m5 or e90 m3 for that matter never dips below 5500 under acceleration and its under heavy acceleration that you compare two sports cars.

[1MtoM3]

Originally Posted by Snig

I would have kept the 1M, but hey, your car. Welcome to the club!

I dis keep it ..... For a year and a half.
As I kept the STI and the R32 ..... But the E46 and E92 are staying.

[1MtoM3]

Originally Posted by mhabs

Having driven the 1M vs the M3 MT, the 1M is punchier (post some minor turbo lag) but the clutch is really notchy and less smooth to engage vs the M3. I thought it might have just been me given I'm so used to my car, but at the M School, everyone in my group (none of whom owned any modern BMWs) universally felt that the 1M clutch felt rough, difficult to engage, rev matching was not easy, 1st/2nd gear torque control with TC off was an issue. Probably takes some getting used to like anything else.

Yes it took time to get used to but it eventually felt like home.
Rev matching sucked , but only in comparison to my STI , that was perfect .....

[1MtoM3]

Originally Posted by mhabs

Having driven the 1M vs the M3 MT, the 1M is punchier (post some minor turbo lag) but the clutch is really notchy and less smooth to engage vs the M3. I thought it might have just been me given I'm so used to my car, but at the M School, everyone in my group (none of whom owned any modern BMWs) universally felt that the 1M clutch felt rough, difficult to engage, rev matching was not easy, 1st/2nd gear torque control with TC off was an issue. Probably takes some getting used to like anything else.

Originally Posted by sensi09

The roof is wrapped or is actual CF. Do you have a moonroof?

Yes , moonroof .

[1MtoM3]

Originally Posted by Modena NYC

The 1m may perform...but its a squirt.

The m3 is a gentleman's car...and i'm convinced the e9x will become the 993 of m3's.

I am tempted to trade my 08 sedan for a new coupe before production ends.

I love the car.

I guess you are well off with your 08
Unless you want something newer or shinier.
Its all the same otherwise , 4 door or not.

[1MtoM3]

Originally Posted by nimo

What car is that in the background of the second picture? Mp3 scooter? Indy car?

That's a three wheeled BRP product . It's a Spyder roadster. Like a T-rex in some ways , but cheaper and uglier. Does not require a bike license and is powered by a shared lineup engine from their other recreational vehicule lineup.

[1MtoM3]

Originally Posted by Munit

Get some high flow cats and a drop in filter and a tune. keep it above 5500 and drive it hard to redline than you will miss none of the "torque" of the 1m. Torque at the wheels of an m3 in its powerband is higher than the 1m in its powerband so its a matter of driving the car properly.

Driving an m3 below 5k and comparing it to the 1m is silly. Its like the e39 m5 guys saying their m5 is faster most of the time since below 5k it is. However driven under heavy throttle the e60 m5 or e90 m3 for that matter never dips below 5500 under acceleration and its under heavy acceleration that you compare two sports cars.

Yes sir.! As i drive the 03 E46 m3 !
That's the car that made me buy the E92.
I guess it tells a lot .....
Refined is the word of the day.!!

[STi_traitor]

Nice, the 1M must have been hard to let go!

[PINHEAD]

congrats, nice upgrade

[burakkose]

nice choice, you won't regret it

[nbennettksu]

I think they forgot to remove the paint protector on the hood before you took delivery...

[Grail05]

Originally Posted by 1MtoM3

bahh , i guess rice is in the bowl of the beholder !

Buying a 3000$ slip on exhaust for an extra ( advertised ) 10 hp to me is rice.
Powdercoating rims black like 80% of cars nowadays is rice....
Exceedingly bright and blingy angel eyes=RICE-A-RONI !!!!
but anyhow.....

My Akrapovic that adds 5hp is rice...

[Wendall]

Congrats. Can't wait for your comparison (1M vs M3) after get to put more miles on it.

[Blue55]

I've driven both and while the M3 certainly has plenty of charms and is easier to drive on the track, the 1M is more of a handful on the throttle which I find rather fun and challenging for skill development. It's also quite easy to generate a ridiculous amount of power in the 1M :-). For most people I would say the M3 is probably overall a more pleasing package.

[Alex07M3]

Originally Posted by Blue55

I've driven both and while the M3 certainly has plenty of charms and is easier to drive on the track, the 1M is more of a handful on the throttle which I find rather fun and challenging for skill development. It's also quite easy to generate a ridiculous amount of power in the 1M :-). For most people I would say the M3 is probably overall a more pleasing package.

it's also quite easy to bring the M3 to 400whp, without forced induction!

[VSmotorsports]

congrats on the new car

[Interlagos-Bimmer]

Both great cars!

But: in the looks department E9X wins every time! Such a good looking car.