M3 vs. STi

[M3AN M3]

Originally Posted by grendelrt

This thread is funny. I had a 2008 Evo X until last month when I traded it in on my 2008 M3. Evo X was an amazing car, performance wise it was right up there with my M3 after some basic bolt ons and a tune. But performance isnt everything, I could buy an old civic and make it faster than a M3. My 20 year old TT 300zx is faster than a stock M3. But my M3 is amazingly more comfortable, doesnt rattle (Evo was horrible about rattles), has performance, has looks that kill, all the technology in the world, and is a BMW. Thats what I paid the extra cash for =)

LOL after spending over 15+k on my evo it feels like it shouldnt be driving on the road LMAO I mean its such a shit ride after adding a bunch of mods,, so stiff and feel every small crack in the road,, haha still love it but would love to not feel sick after an hr ride LOL.. but fun as hell on the track

[grendelrt]

Originally Posted by GO ON 3

LOL after spending over 15+k on my evo it feels like it shouldnt be driving on the road LMAO I mean its such a shit ride after adding a bunch of mods,, so stiff and feel every small crack in the road,, haha still love it but would love to not feel sick after an hr ride LOL.. but fun as hell on the track

Yeah its funny, i actually drove 6 hours in the Evo to pick up my M3 in NC. On the way back in the M3 it really hit me how loud and stiff the Evo was in comparison to the M3. Pretty funny since Evo IX people complain the Evo X is "too refined and soft" lol. One thing I can say though is that Evo X seats are still some of the best seats I have ever had.

[M3AN M3]

Originally Posted by grendelrt

Yeah its funny, i actually drove 6 hours in the Evo to pick up my M3 in NC. On the way back in the M3 it really hit me how loud and stiff the Evo was in comparison to the M3. Pretty funny since Evo IX people complain the Evo X is "too refined and soft" lol. One thing I can say though is that Evo X seats are still some of the best seats I have ever had.

for sure I love the recaros!!
How are the M3s seats ripping around a track? I mean does it hold
well or do u have to re adjust your body slightly after taking a hard turn?

[quality_sound]

I've found that I have to take most, if not all, of the lumbar support out when on the track so the bolsters can really hold me in place or I'll slide out a bit and need to readjust.

[Nautik]

I was at Summit Point race track over the weekend with my E46 M3. One thing I started to notice about the Evos and STIs is that even my mostly stock E46 M3 would start running them down at speeds of over 100 mph. I always kind of thought this when comparing my E46 M3 to my old Evo VIII (and my Evo was running significantly more power as well), so maybe it wasn't just me...

So I suspect that with an E92 the disparity would be even greater. I was able to do this on an Evo X, and an older STI (not the new one, didn't see any there). I don't know if these cars were stock or not power-wise.

Maybe it is an aero-dynamics or AWD thing? Or both? I don't know. It could have also just been the drivers but this was in a straight line and I don't think I was carrying that much more speed than they were when entering the corner before the main half-mile long straight.

[graider]

Originally Posted by grendelrt

Yeah its funny, i actually drove 6 hours in the Evo to pick up my M3 in NC. On the way back in the M3 it really hit me how loud and stiff the Evo was in comparison to the M3. Pretty funny since Evo IX people complain the Evo X is "too refined and soft" lol. One thing I can say though is that Evo X seats are still some of the best seats I have ever had.

totally agree. the recaro in the evo felt like heaven. by far the best seat i have ever sat in. it hugged you like a condom and provided support at all the right spot. better than the 911 seat, gtr, m3, s5 that i sat in at the car show.

[M3AN M3]

Originally Posted by graider

totally agree. the recaro in the evo felt like heaven. by far the best seat i have ever sat in. it hugged you like a condom and provided support at all the right spot. better than the 911 seat, gtr, m3, s5 that i sat in at the car show.

Ya I cant get over these things so damn nice!
When ever I get a chance Ill go to a track with some of the M3 guys and see how well I do against them,, I have only been to 2 track days in my life but I find iman OK driver,, still ALOT to leaern but still for my self I would love to see how they handel vs the M3

[quality_sound]

Ever sat in the current Si seats? They're friggin amazing. I'd take them over my M3's seats any day of the week.

[M3AN M3]

Are the M3 seats the same as the 335i? Or close? My buddy has an 07. There alright!

[technik330]

I currently own an '07 STi; I find any STi made after to look like a minivan; I'm speaking in regards to the hatch...

I'm hoping to be getting in to an M3, or at least a 335iS next year... just waiting till the STi is completed, featured, parted, and sold-

The only thing the STi has is the ease of modification, period-

Here's my old '05 330Ci ZHP w/ boost- Technik, HKS, Brembo, BBS, Vorsteiner



Here's my '07 STi - Ohlins, AIM, ACPT, ARC, Tomei, Advan, Voltex, Status-

[amgeater]

Originally Posted by technik330

I currently own an '07 STi; I find any STi made after to look like a minivan; I'm speaking in regards to the hatch...

I'm hoping to be getting in to an M3, or at least a 335iS next year... just waiting till the STi is completed, featured, parted, and sold-

The only thing the STi has is the ease of modification, period-

Here's my old '05 330Ci ZHP w/ boost- Technik, HKS, Brembo, BBS, Vorsteiner



Here's my '07 STi - Ohlins, AIM, ACPT, ARC, Tomei, Advan, Voltex, Status-

dont buy an M3 the V8 will make you happy for a month then you will be bore... and not to mention you will get spank 99% of the time with guys owning 335. go for the 335

[quality_sound]

Originally Posted by GO ON 3

Are the M3 seats the same as the 335i? Or close? My buddy has an 07. There alright!

Not even close.

[Nautik]

Originally Posted by amgeater

dont buy an M3 the V8 will make you happy for a month then you will be bore... and not to mention you will get spank 99% of the time with guys owning 335. go for the 335

This is crazy talk!

[cole328]

Originally Posted by Ivan01

sti is a boys car, m3 is a mans car.

+1000% no matter the price differential, to even compare an STI to a new M3 is not worthy of any more discussion. Can you imagine being a business man pulling up to a meeting in an STI with all of those ricky racer rear fins, slammed to the ground, etc? Gimme a break boyz

[graider]

Originally Posted by cole328

+1000% no matter the price differential, to even compare an STI to a new M3 is not worthy of any more discussion. Can you imagine being a business man pulling up to a meeting in an STI with all of those ricky racer rear fins, slammed to the ground, etc? Gimme a break boyz

i would pull up in a gt3 rs with the red lip and wing though.

[cole328]

Phucks yeah....

[amgeater]

Originally Posted by Nautik

This is crazy talk!

lets run and see, I was in the market for an e92 m3. test drove both the 335 and the m3 and didnt see the big change put between the 2 in power except the price TAG. 335 with down pipes jb3 meth and dual cone air intake big change... and I do spank any M3 e92 with any mod except a supercharger.

[powertrip]

Let's see you spank a well-modded M3 with straight 91 or 93 octane .

Originally Posted by amgeater

lets run and see, I was in the market for an e92 m3. test drove both the 335 and the m3 and didnt see the big change put between the 2 in power except the price TAG. 335 with down pipes jb3 meth and dual cone air intake big change... and I do spank any M3 e92 with any mod except a supercharger.

[amgeater]

Originally Posted by powertrip

Let's see you spank a well-modded M3 with straight 91 or 93 octane .

call any one in south Florida with one and lets see.. any time any day...

[cole328]

Who cares about the straight line speed...most people own the M3 (me included) for the bragging rights. Its the best of the best 'vert (without going ferrari), and I can afford it. Heavy modded 3 series are for posers that can't afford the real thing. Sorry

[amgeater]

Originally Posted by cole328

Who cares about the straight line speed...most people own the M3 (me included) for the bragging rights. Its the best of the best 'vert (without going ferrari), and I can afford it. Heavy modded 3 series are for posers that can't afford the real thing. Sorry

buddy I can well afford the m3 OK lets get that real clear the 335 is my toy and if I would of bought the M3 it would been as well. thank god money its not a problem so you are barking at the wrong tree here. next time check your self and my S55 amg (daily driver) modded will probably beat your M3 as well.

[eVitO]

LOL this thread is still open?