1 series M coupe spotted
Discussion
E21_Ross said:
Mermaid said:
the absence of torque lower down (unlike say an equal powered RS4) is a negative for a daily driver on our roads.
inclined to disagree with that to be honest. have spent probably about 3-4k miles in an M3 and a similar amount in an RS4 and would say that low down there doesn't seem to be much in it, though the M3 seems a bit better top end.RS4 430 nM at 5500
M3 400 Nm at 3900
However, slightly more than 90% (circa 390Nm) of the RS4's torque is available from 2250 rpm. The M3 has to be revving at 3500 for an equivalent torque figure.
Once on the boil, I prefer the M3.
clived said:
Probably not, but I suspect there are some you'd have to change gear for first in the M3.
Evo's take on it, from the 1M/M3 feature in the current issue With the 1M your money buys a bulging torque curve that swells between 1500 and 4500. On the road, that portion of the rev-range is where you will spend the vast majority of your time, so your money's worth is just there, ready and waiting to be called upon whenever you want it.
If you're a gear too low in a corner in the M3 you're left a little frustrated.In the 1M you've seriously misjudged things if you're in a gear that's too low, because you could probably pick any one of three ratios per corner and still find yourself with bundles of torque.
Went to see a VO 1M today for the first time and have to admit to feeling a little disappointed with the colour. In real life the colour is a bit dull, I was expecting it to be an in your face bright metallic finish, as shown on many photographs all over the web.
Not quite sure what colour to get now.
I took some pics of the car in question, this car is sold and the new owner will take delivery some time next week.
I don't know if he's on here or not but I hope he doesn't mind me putting pics up of his new car.
Not quite sure what colour to get now.
I took some pics of the car in question, this car is sold and the new owner will take delivery some time next week.
I don't know if he's on here or not but I hope he doesn't mind me putting pics up of his new car.
Mermaid said:
E21_Ross said:
Mermaid said:
the absence of torque lower down (unlike say an equal powered RS4) is a negative for a daily driver on our roads.
inclined to disagree with that to be honest. have spent probably about 3-4k miles in an M3 and a similar amount in an RS4 and would say that low down there doesn't seem to be much in it, though the M3 seems a bit better top end.RS4 430 nM at 5500
M3 400 Nm at 3900
However, slightly more than 90% (circa 390Nm) of the RS4's torque is available from 2250 rpm. The M3 has to be revving at 3500 for an equivalent torque figure.
Once on the boil, I prefer the M3.
clived said:
It's actually why I felt comfortable going for VO - stunning on a sunny day, blends into the background a little just mooching around the rest of the time :-)
Horses for courses, as always
Agreed with this. Horses for courses, as always
You still in the same job and location Clive? I am mainly based in Slough now so would be cool to have a nose around your VO 1M. I can't stop looking at them in this colour.
breadvan said:
Warning, my car is currently off the road, no availability of gearbox oil for the 1200 service.
Hopefully getting some for the end of the week from Germany.
This despite being booked in for nearly a week.
If your service is soon, have your dealer order it now.
Blimey - thanks for the heads up Hopefully getting some for the end of the week from Germany.
This despite being booked in for nearly a week.
If your service is soon, have your dealer order it now.
clived said:
breadvan said:
Warning, my car is currently off the road, no availability of gearbox oil for the 1200 service.
Hopefully getting some for the end of the week from Germany.
This despite being booked in for nearly a week.
If your service is soon, have your dealer order it now.
Blimey - thanks for the heads up Hopefully getting some for the end of the week from Germany.
This despite being booked in for nearly a week.
If your service is soon, have your dealer order it now.
Pugsey said:
clived said:
breadvan said:
Warning, my car is currently off the road, no availability of gearbox oil for the 1200 service.
Hopefully getting some for the end of the week from Germany.
This despite being booked in for nearly a week.
If your service is soon, have your dealer order it now.
Blimey - thanks for the heads up Hopefully getting some for the end of the week from Germany.
This despite being booked in for nearly a week.
If your service is soon, have your dealer order it now.
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