....the "other" 1M
Discussion
GALLARDOGUY said:
I really don't know why anyone would choose an M3 over a tuned 1M like this one.
I have been looking at M3's, C63's, IS-F's etc for a daily but I may well opt for a 1M and tune it.
Can't see it depreciating at all...
Looks? i really want to love the 1M but I cant help thinking the M3 coupe is better looking. Subjective of course. As an overall package, great. Just not 100% sold yet. I need to drive one, as I think this is more viable for me as an every day driver. The M3 is a seriously thirsty beast.I have been looking at M3's, C63's, IS-F's etc for a daily but I may well opt for a 1M and tune it.
Can't see it depreciating at all...
It is subjective but I personally think that the 1M looks a lot more aggressive than the M3. The arches bulge out more and it looks very muscular and squat. As a number of people have said to me, it looks more aggressive in the metal than it does in photos.
It's a lot more frugle than the M3 (if that is a factor when buying a performance car) and like I've said before, the torque it has makes it a much more effective road weapon.
I think everyone should drive one if they get the chance. The best way I can describe it is like a mini M3 but with more in gear thrust. It's a package that I thinks works very well
It's a lot more frugle than the M3 (if that is a factor when buying a performance car) and like I've said before, the torque it has makes it a much more effective road weapon.
I think everyone should drive one if they get the chance. The best way I can describe it is like a mini M3 but with more in gear thrust. It's a package that I thinks works very well
I had a play with one of these (in white) on an unrestricted piece of road, I thought it would be faster to be honest, but my word did it look great!! It reminds me of the m3's E30 roots more than the current model does. Great car, you're very lucky to have one, I hope you enjoy it properly and give it a kick in the guts from time to time.
As promised, here are some photos from the shoot / review that hit the shelves today 
Some stand-out quotes really made me smile:
“What’s not is doubt is the way this DMS-tuned 1M goes down the road; “fast” seems an inadequate way to describe a car that would take on a Ferrari 360 (or just about any other Noughties performance car you care to mention) in a straight line”.
“…where the performance of the standard 1M ebbs away into merely impressive, this DMS tuned car continues gathering speed unabated”.
“It’s fourth gear though that really nails this car’s performance to the board under the title “supercar” though with simply no let-up in urge..”
“It’s one of the finest 1M’s we’ve seen yet”.
I'm a happy man
Some stand-out quotes really made me smile:
“What’s not is doubt is the way this DMS-tuned 1M goes down the road; “fast” seems an inadequate way to describe a car that would take on a Ferrari 360 (or just about any other Noughties performance car you care to mention) in a straight line”.
“…where the performance of the standard 1M ebbs away into merely impressive, this DMS tuned car continues gathering speed unabated”.
“It’s fourth gear though that really nails this car’s performance to the board under the title “supercar” though with simply no let-up in urge..”
“It’s one of the finest 1M’s we’ve seen yet”.
I'm a happy man
Edited by ChrisBuer on Wednesday 17th October 11:19
TobyLaRohne said:
What are the estimated performance figures now? Sounds like a bit of a giant killer.
Performance figures as in 0-60mph and 0-100mph? Or power and torque?Power is 431bhp and torque is 485 lb.ft (or 656nm in new money).
0-60mph? Not sure as I've not tested it, but a friend of mine with similar power managed 0-100mph in 9.5 seconds, with what he called a "poor start"....
It is quick
ChrisBuer said:
Performance figures as in 0-60mph and 0-100mph? Or power and torque?
Power is 431bhp and torque is 485 lb.ft (or 656nm in new money).
0-60mph? Not sure as I've not tested it, but a friend of mine with similar power managed 0-100mph in 9.5 seconds, with what he called a "poor start"....
It is quick
Sorry, I meant 0-60 etc... Get it to a vmax event and stretch its legs! I really like the wheels and rear lights and all of the mods you have done, but truth be told I'd paint the rear carbon spoiler white ...but overall, I think it's gorgeous! Any future plans other than lots and lots of replacement tyres? Power is 431bhp and torque is 485 lb.ft (or 656nm in new money).
0-60mph? Not sure as I've not tested it, but a friend of mine with similar power managed 0-100mph in 9.5 seconds, with what he called a "poor start"....
It is quick
I think I'll be doing my wheels this colour some time in the future.
TobyLaRohne said:
Sorry, I meant 0-60 etc... Get it to a vmax event and stretch its legs! I really like the wheels and rear lights and all of the mods you have done, but truth be told I'd paint the rear carbon spoiler white ...but overall, I think it's gorgeous! Any future plans other than lots and lots of replacement tyres?
I think I'll be doing my wheels this colour some time in the future.
Ah, no I'm not sure to be honest on the 0-60 times etc. I need to strap a proper VBOX to it and test it, but like you say a VMAX event would be the perfect place to try. Once I get some free time from work, I'll see if I can make it along to one.I think I'll be doing my wheels this colour some time in the future.
Future plans? None that come to mind apart from a complete set of different tyres. A lot of people have been swapping the Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tyres that come with it over to the far superior Michelin Pilot Super-Sports. Apparently they make a big difference in both the dry and wet and also help with stopping the traction control light from flashing away under aggressive acceleration. However I need to cook the current set of tyres a bit more first before swapping over (still got about half my tread left).
Apart from that, the car really doesn't need anymore power now. I may do braided hoses, better pads and better brake fluid, but that's probably about it for now. I did consider swapping the exhaust over, but in all honesty, it sounds pretty good as it is
TobyLaRohne said:
Fair enough, I wouldn't change anything else if I were you for fear of over-egging it. Im suprised about the tyre comment, they're as highly rated as can be for corvettes, (the 335 rears rated to 200mph kind of limit your choice of manufacturers) 
To be absolutely honest, I only ever intended on remapping it.The intercooler just came about as a fellow 1M owner had it on his car for a few weeks before taking it off so that he could have one of the "packages" a tuner was offering which included their own intercooler. Therefore he sold it to be for a very fair price and I thought that it was an opportunity that I shouldn't miss. I also thought it would be better at cooling the car in the summer months
Then the N55 mid-pipes went on, purely because I wanted it to sound a bit more fruity (wasn't bothered about the power). After putting these two parts on I thought I'd better get it back to DMS for them to make sure the map was tweaked to it's optimum and the result was as you see. I was never chasing headline figures and have no intention of trying to add any more power to it.
The current tyres (PS2) are very good, don't get me wrong. But if you read online, all of the reviews say that the Super-Sports are just so much better. They perform better in the dry and wet, last a lot longer, are quieter, more comfortable and give more grip. I know a few people who have put them on their cars and have said at how stunned they were with them.
Thanks for the tyre info, I'll have a look...I think local prices are about 2,000 pounds for a full set of Pilot Super Sports.
Do they run track days in the rain? Just a thought that with the lower traction levels it might be best to attend a wet track day (if possible) to learn how the car is balanced at a lower speed
Do they run track days in the rain? Just a thought that with the lower traction levels it might be best to attend a wet track day (if possible) to learn how the car is balanced at a lower speed
GALLARDOGUY said:
I really don't know why anyone would choose an M3 over a tuned 1M like this one.
I have been looking at M3's, C63's, IS-F's etc for a daily but I may well opt for a 1M and tune it.
Can't see it depreciating at all...
What about the obvious - if you buy a new one and tune it like Chris has you won't have much of a warranty left?I have been looking at M3's, C63's, IS-F's etc for a daily but I may well opt for a 1M and tune it.
Can't see it depreciating at all...
Rosscow said:
GALLARDOGUY said:
I really don't know why anyone would choose an M3 over a tuned 1M like this one.
I have been looking at M3's, C63's, IS-F's etc for a daily but I may well opt for a 1M and tune it.
Can't see it depreciating at all...
What about the obvious - if you buy a new one and tune it like Chris has you won't have much of a warranty left?I have been looking at M3's, C63's, IS-F's etc for a daily but I may well opt for a 1M and tune it.
Can't see it depreciating at all...
Rosscow said:
GALLARDOGUY said:
I really don't know why anyone would choose an M3 over a tuned 1M like this one.
I have been looking at M3's, C63's, IS-F's etc for a daily but I may well opt for a 1M and tune it.
Can't see it depreciating at all...
What about the obvious - if you buy a new one and tune it like Chris has you won't have much of a warranty left?I have been looking at M3's, C63's, IS-F's etc for a daily but I may well opt for a 1M and tune it.
Can't see it depreciating at all...
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