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      10-17-2018, 06:47 PM   #6
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Drives: 2008 E93 Space Grey M3 DCT
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Originally Posted by jd501 View Post
I think you'll get used to the control and planted feeling it imparts, especially cornering; my biggest complaint driving Japanese rentals is the suspension and steering feel "floaty" compared to the M3 (which isn't a fair comparison).

Never get used to the engine noise though, always sounds like the first time.
My FR-S had a redone suspension and a much lower center of gravity than the M3, even stock, so I certainly feel way less planted. FR-S was also very direct rack-and-pinion that I could feel the cracks in the road through. FR-S also weighed substantially less (about 1000 lbs).

Personally, at least while I'm still getting familiar with the car, I feel way less control/planting - even though both cars have almost identical skidpad numbers. I'm sure I'll learn to trust it more as time goes on, but it feels like such a monster right now that I'm still a bit hesitant to push it to the edge.
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