E93 M3 Bash Bring it On

[335 S]

Originally Posted by lizak187

which eminem album? i suggest his new single

The Marshall Mathers LP. The Eminem Show is also great, but I was just a little disapointed in Encore. Seemed forced. I understand Relapse is just that: a return to the Slim roots. Where can you listen to his new single?

[SlammedR8]

Originally Posted by TheBry

Well said. And, as an E93 M3 owner, I agree wholeheartedly. The extra 500lbs is only an issue on paper -- when compared to non-convertibles. What's the point of that? Compare the car to other convertibles (four seaters, no less) and it'll thoroughly kick ass in performance, styling and practicality.

Exactly...well said!

I would do it all over again....and again...and again!

[Cyber]

Originally Posted by FStop7

You're seriously doing burnouts and shit with a 10 year old in the car?

I'm not sure which should be taken away from you, the car of the kid.

ROFLLMAO.

Silly parent! The only thing your kid really wants to see is the top Transform

If you're going to spend $$ for the M3 why not go for the vert?

[alpine335i]

Originally Posted by 335 S

When I spin rubber in a straight line, is it expected from an E93 to exhibit wheel hop? This is most embarrassing when trying to impress my 10 year old. Side slides are not an option with passengers, so it is my only opportunity to show my child that I am truly a master of all things automotive.

Try it in reverse

[kmac1980]

4 seater drop tops i thoroughly agree... that was my purchase criteria, I wanted a convertible that in a pinch could seat 4.

There are a couple of convertibles, namely 997, or SL that would give the m3 a run for it's money, but none are 4 seaters (the 997s backseat is a parcel shelf)...they are also more expensive

the closest comparison I could think of is an XK or CLK, but the XK is not as sharp and has a soft-top and the CLK is a VERY dated platform and again softtop. the new CLK could be interesting though....

Originally Posted by TheBry

Well said. And, as an E93 M3 owner, I agree wholeheartedly. The extra 500lbs is only an issue on paper -- when compared to non-convertibles. What's the point of that? Compare the car to other convertibles (four seaters, no less) and it'll thoroughly kick ass in performance, styling and practicality.

Bingo!

[HotLap]

Originally Posted by 335 S

doors secure
belt on
visual perimeter check
yell "CLEAR"
ignition
M Button
DSC off
audio to Eminem
engine to operating temp
rubber underwear
brake off
clutch
engine to 4,000
dump

At this point thousands of people stare in disbelief as they realize they are witnessing true genius. Their proximity to coolness is empowering, and often leads to spontaneous acts of goodwill.

This also leads my wife to beat me about the head, accompanied by carefully selected verbiage.

Vapid woman.

[Robin_NL]

j/k

[graider]

Damn, feel like launching the space shuttle or something, hahah

Originally Posted by 335 S

doors secure
belt on
visual perimeter check
yell "CLEAR"
ignition
M Button
DSC off
audio to Eminem
engine to operating temp
rubber underwear
brake off
clutch
engine to 4,000
dump

At this point thousands of people stare in disbelief as they realize they are witnessing true genius. Their proximity to coolness is empowering, and often leads to spontaneous acts of goodwill.

This also leads my wife to beat me about the head, accompanied by carefully selected verbiage.

Vapid woman.

[graider]

Originally Posted by 3XTR3M3

I agree, the convertible is the best out of the 3... series.

as for the M3's, nothing comes close to the coupes coolness

the m in your sig is sick, less rice as compare to the alms gt2.

I agree with you, look wise here is how i see it.

e92m>e93m>e90m.

If the convertible come with a carbon roof and black windows trim like the coupe, then it would be the best looking. But 500 pounds does hurt performance alot. Whenever I had 2 pasengers in the back of my car, it handle like pig.

[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by Robin Hood

j/k

LOL, nice.

Before I notice the subtitles at the bottom, I saw the cat one and thought, "wait, so top up gets you pussy, top down gets you... dudes?? ".

[Cyber]

[golemite]

lol ouch

[335 S]

Originally Posted by Cyber

You crack me up. Major coinage, but infinite knowledge Grasshopper.

The kick to the head is the best.

[JPH]

Two comments:

1) I have a 3 year old and we both love breaking the car sidways...not saying I am father of the year but, just saying I have impulse control issues behind the wheel of my E92 and I can relate.

2) I was happy going without a sunroof, let alone a retractable roof, to gain better stability and performance. So, I have a hard time relating to the concept of a high performance convertible...M3, 911 or other. I would rather have a drop top luxury GT (Maserati, Mercedes). But, that is just one man's opinion.

[tma1c]

Originally Posted by Cyber

that is some funny shit. Not saying that I want to drag race my car, but I thought is was capable?

[revmmm]

Originally Posted by Robin Hood

j/k

This made my day...Thanks for sharing!

E93 rules...there is always an excuse to drop the top!

[earlyapex]

you totally screwed up. should've bought the sedan:
1) more room for impressionable youngsters curious about the fine art of burning out.
2) easier to initiate aforementioned burn out.
3) won't rustle the wife's hair, which is what she's really upset about, unless it's something else (did you check your 28 day calendar?).

keep the rpms higher throughout the entire burnout so you get more spin and less hop.

[Powerslide]

Originally Posted by 335 S

For what? Topless rolling, yes. Perfomance, no way. The extra 500 pounds kill the acceleration, and the loss of torsional rigidity make it handle like a pool raft. Well, maybe not that bad, but you get my point.

The convertible is a novelty. Top down fun. The kids love it.

Actually, as an E93 owner, that car is far more than just top down fun with the kids (it certainly is that too) - but based upon the lap times below, this car will actually out-perform many high-performance non-convertible cars - to say that the extra 500 lbs "kills" the performace/handling is false - sure, it "diminishes" the performance compared to the E90/92, but it will still spank the vast majority of other non-convertible cars you meet on the road (and convertible-wise, out-tracks the CLK 63 AMG cabrio, the RS4 carbio, and Jaguar XK-R convertible, to name a few):

>>>> E93 M3 Lap Times from 3 Tracks

[Powerslide]

http://www.fastestlaps.com/car478d04c0b86e7.html

[Mikewarlover]

Originally Posted by Powerslide

Actually, as an E93 owner, that car is far more than just top down fun with the kids (it certainly is that too) - but based upon the lap times below, this car will actually out-perform many high-performance non-convertible cars - to say that the extra 500 lbs "kills" the performace/handling is false - sure, it "diminishes" the performance compared to the E90/92, but it will still spank the vast majority of other non-convertible cars you meet on the road (and convertible-wise, out-tracks the CLK 63 AMG cabrio, the RS4 carbio, and Jaguar XK-R convertible, to name a few):

>>>> E93 M3 Lap Times from 3 Tracks

Its very true but the convertible is just so much slower than the coupe which makes it not very apealing. I personally will not buy a car tat is built to be a convertible from ground up unless it is a supercar.
Honestly the e93 just isn't that much fun for 400hp i can have twice as much fun in my ZMR.

[Powerslide]

Originally Posted by Mikewarlover

Its very true but the convertible is just so much slower than the coupe which makes it not very apealing. I personally will not buy a car tat is built to be a convertible from ground up unless it is a supercar.
Honestly the e93 just isn't that much fun for 400hp i can have twice as much fun in my ZMR.

Really - not that much fun? I've never heard that from anyone who has actually driven one. Have you ever driven one? I can get that thing sideways in a hearbeat despite that weight penalty, and I can chirp the tires in hard S4-S5 acceleration without launch control

"So" much slower - 0-60 4.6 vs. 4.1-4.3? Quarter mile 12.6 to 12.8 vs. 13.0 to 13.1? 'vert skidpad 0.92 g? Again, do you have any data or experience to back these up, or are you just assuming things based solely on the fact that there is about a 450 lb weight penalty?

Again, based on that link I attached above to the 3 track times for fastestlaps.com, that must mean there are a hell of a lot of non-convertible cars out there for the same or even more money (and without the benefits of top-down driving) that aren't "fun" to drive...

[Powerslide]

Originally Posted by Mikewarlover

Its very true but the convertible is just so much slower than the coupe which makes it not very apealing. I personally will not buy a car tat is built to be a convertible from ground up unless it is a supercar.
Honestly the e93 just isn't that much fun for 400hp i can have twice as much fun in my ZMR.

32. BMW M3 Cabrio (E93) 1:41.9 ´08 420 / 1885 Autozeitung
38. BMW Z4 M Roadster 1:42.8 ´06 343 / 1444 Autozeitung