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The S65 may not be a torque monster, but it certainly has enough for day to day driving. I wouldn't mind another 100 ft. lbs. but you have to admit it does strike a perfect balance as it is.
My '03 E55 AMG was a true "lazy" driver, and all I had to do was think about passing someone and it was done. The M3 requires a different driving style, and is more involved. I look at it as the difference between flying a fixed wing vs. a helicopter.
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Just as the M3 serves dual purpose of a family sedan and a track car, the engine is a perfect match for those two distinct personalities. I like the docile nature of the engine when my family is in the car and I love the ferocious rev happy nature when I am at the track. If you can't keep the revs over 2k even when not paying close attention, an auto may be the best option. |
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Btw this discussion is parallel with 600 vs liter bikes on the bike forums. Different strokes for different folks. I prefer the 600 on a bike and monster torque in my cars only bc its easier to handle or walk away from a spin, but that's a moot point now that traction control has become so advanced in every motor sport. My s1000rr gave me the best of all worlds with rain mode and abs... And the fj200 offers crawl mode over the traditional locking front center rear diffs. I was most impressed with my z06's competition mode which kept me from spinning my car on a new to me track , new car and first time driving an hpde event in the rain with some lakes running through!
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If I ever leave the M3, I'd also leave the M3 forums. I'm skeptical of anyone that claims to have a superior car but remains in these forums. If I had a Bugatti Veyron, I would be on the Bugatti Veyron forums. Duh.
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My opinion that any extra torque on M3 would be lost in silly wheel spin, and throttle control would be even more difficult.
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Exactly, I used to be on Nagtroc when I had a GTR and if I ever switched car again I would never come back to this forum just like I never been back to evo or gtr forum since I sold the cars
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12-30-2012, 07:35 AM | #54 |
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To all of the torque comments, I think some are bothered by it more than others. I, for one, never felt that the M3 was deficient in torque for DD duties (especially the DCT which is an improvement on the 6MT due to gearing in my experience). The C63 has gobs of torque which is easy and useful but I never personally felt the M3 was lacking. I love the C63 and I also miss the M3. The C63 is faster, handles very comparably to the M3 and sounds way better but the M3 had a "feel" to it that I miss... I can't describe it better than that. I wish I could have both
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I just got into my E92 ///M3 from my 330ci so I have no complaints. Still have the 330 though.
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I think those that like that feeling of torque all the time mostly drive in a straight line. Thats where torque makes a car more enjoyable to drive. The M3 is sublime coming out of corners and the power is just perfect. Lets face it. People buy great cars for the wrong purpose all the time. I'm actually in the process of removing my supercharger because all the extra power makes the car feel very unbalanced (at least that's one of the reasons).
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LOL. If i leave the forums, its because of moronic comments from users, not based on my ownership of vehicles. I joined this forum a year before I ever purchased a M3. I owe this forum credit to every single mod I ever purchased.
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On another note how are you loving the grunt of that c63? Seriously considering one of the 4 doors as a DD but have heard comments about the trans. Would never have a manual again after all the DCT cars ive had. 458, GT-R, M3. This thread simply asked, why did you get rid of your M3, I wanted more low end grunt. There was nothing wrong with the car. Perfect balance. But sometimes you get sick of balance and like cars that will try to kill you Just like women. The crazy psycho ones are sometimes the hottest
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I am of the opinion that supercharging the M3 really transforms the car and not necessarily for the better. I am sure this will create a stir, but oh well.. |
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why can a car not do both? it doesnt have to be one or the other.
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it is a weakness in that it does not really have the low end gain that a positive displacement blower has. just depends what you like. whether an SC is too much power for the m3 on a certain track depends on the track and the driver.
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