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Anways, my fetish for wagons just kicked in... Very nice build!
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06-27-2013, 04:18 AM | #114 |
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Ive said it a hundred times, if the M3 came in an E91, thats what I would be driving right now... BMW is working on it. The M4 Grand Coupe Touring version... lol!
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06-27-2013, 05:46 AM | #115 | |
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And converting an E90 to an E91 is just a silly idea man. Way more work (and it won't be as good as factory, I don't care what anyone says), to end up with the same idea.
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06-27-2013, 06:29 AM | #116 | |
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Apart from mods my car is like it came from the BMW factory in Germany. But better, KW V3 suspension, 380mm Brembo's all round, bmw performance seats, running the latest software, combox audio/video playback, dab radio. The list goes on. http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=492494 The only thing good about converting an E90 into an E91 is that it would say M3 Estate/Wagon on the logbook/pink slip, you can change body shape(in uk) by filling in body change section and it will come back estate/wagon.. |
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06-27-2013, 07:01 AM | #118 |
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Another masterful E91 M build. Much respect.
But please do not remove the S65 in favor of an S63. If you need more power add forced induction or a stroker. You'll spend just as much money converting to an S63 as you would on either of those, and probably more by the time you figure out the ECU and getting the transmission to handle the torque. |
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06-27-2013, 07:02 AM | #119 |
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I think he should say "BMW, people in America need wagons!!!" Cuz it is clearly offered elsewhere. But then BMW would say Americans hate wagons! A really great build this tho!
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06-27-2013, 07:21 AM | #120 | |
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But I've never understood BMW's resistance to selling an M3 touring in other markets, especially Germany. Audi and Mercedes have been selling performance wagons in this segment (as well as the larger segment) around the world for generations. |
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06-27-2013, 09:12 AM | #121 |
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It's not. It's a diamond tipped scalpel that has been retrofit with a pair of child safe scissors.
Yes, it CAN haul much more than an other e9x's. But there's NO reason you should need OR want an s65 to do odds and ends. The beauty of the e9x is that it CAN serve as a DD in a pinch. Perhaps a better analogy.. You CAN wear a 4000$ custom tailored 3 piece suit to the gym, but why not just wear track pants and a tshirt....? Please just go buy a 2nd hoopdie (90's era jeep or something) to do these tasks. |
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06-27-2013, 09:32 AM | #123 | |
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That's the beauty of M3's though. It can do everything. And not in a pinch. All the time. Nothing like going to pick up dog food from Petsmart and scaring the dogs while driving away at the same time.
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06-27-2013, 11:13 AM | #126 |
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If this is H's car (which is looks like along with the username) from Birmingham UK then;
At my former workplace (BMW Specialist Indy), we built a M3 estate and worked with H's. Our builds were number 2 & 3 (H's) in the country if memory serves me correctly. H's was formally a 335i. Body panels first, along with the exterior trim, exhaust etc. I knew he was in the process of swapping with a M3 engine, he facelifted the front end, but lost contact with him. Since then I'm sure I've seen his car in Estoril Blue. The other M3 touring was built from a 335i again. That had the full engine, wiring harness, suspension, running gear, interior, new CIC iDrive - the complete lot. H; if you're reading this then drop me a PM (no longer at BM) - Simon (Jags place) |
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Now as far as handling snow.... That is a RWD vs. AWD discussion. A rear wheel drive car is certainly not going to handle the snow as well as any all wheel drive vehicle (assuming the tires are the same). The ground clearance an SUV provides is not at all necessary. An M3 wagon at stock ride-height with all-wheel drive would be fantastic in the snow. Even better than an SUV because it's lighter, stops quicker, and changes direction quicker. How do I know? I spent my entire life in MN and WI with tons of snow. I have had Audi sedans and wagons plus SUV's. I never once had an issue in snow with an all-wheel drive sedan or wagon. Albeit they were not slammed like my M3 (and yours). The SUV ground clearance is really only necessary off-road. Which is the biggest joke.... 99% of the SUV's on the road will NEVER go off-road during their entire existence. SUV's are far more of an illogical fad invented by Americans who think wagons aren't cool. As you know, wagons sell far better than SUV's in other parts of the world. My theory is that Americans love for SUV's started along with the bigger is better concept we see in houses, and food. We Americans like everything over sized... which has resulted in the huge weight problem we have here. I digress...
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Not sure that would make a difference. You can put a jet engine in a minivan, but you're still a tool for driving one. For what it's worth, my female coworkers are unanimous that wagons are indeed for *******.
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Women just don't get it is all that proves. They also think civics are cool and little dogs.
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Good god man youre living my dream !
If only I could aquire such a car here stateside ( bravo to your builds ! Last edited by TeutonicFlight; 06-28-2013 at 08:52 AM.. |
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