E36 M3 Evo & E39 M5
Discussion
Hi James,
They're actually quite different cars with the M5 being effortlessly fast and comfy and the M3 taking a lot more effort and pain to extract the performance.
The M3 is quite well modified with roll cage, buckets and harnesses, deafening supersprint race exhaust, rebuilt engine, KW clubsports, porsche BBK, no radio and is for predominantly track use only.
The M5 is basically standard with a much more luxurious interior even compared standard for standard, and is for driving around normally, and my yearly pilgrimage to southern europe via mountain passes and the like.
I drive a 1.6 diesel van every day so anything is an improvement and it's nice to drive something proper when i drive a car rather than half hearted efforts that most modern average cars are.
They're actually quite different cars with the M5 being effortlessly fast and comfy and the M3 taking a lot more effort and pain to extract the performance.
The M3 is quite well modified with roll cage, buckets and harnesses, deafening supersprint race exhaust, rebuilt engine, KW clubsports, porsche BBK, no radio and is for predominantly track use only.
The M5 is basically standard with a much more luxurious interior even compared standard for standard, and is for driving around normally, and my yearly pilgrimage to southern europe via mountain passes and the like.
I drive a 1.6 diesel van every day so anything is an improvement and it's nice to drive something proper when i drive a car rather than half hearted efforts that most modern average cars are.
Cheers guys!
The M5 is a recent acquisition. I'm going to machine polish it on Sunday hopefully if the weather is ok, meaning that it will be much shinier!
The wheels are anthracite, which I'm not sure about. My OCD says OEM shadow chrome finish. When the tyres are worn out, which won't take long I'm sure, i will get the wheels refurbed before the new ones are fitted!
The M5 engine is brilliant. It has the low end torque of a boosted car with enough progression to the redline to remind you that it's definitely N/A and the throttle response in sport mode is silly.
The M5 is a recent acquisition. I'm going to machine polish it on Sunday hopefully if the weather is ok, meaning that it will be much shinier!
The wheels are anthracite, which I'm not sure about. My OCD says OEM shadow chrome finish. When the tyres are worn out, which won't take long I'm sure, i will get the wheels refurbed before the new ones are fitted!
The M5 engine is brilliant. It has the low end torque of a boosted car with enough progression to the redline to remind you that it's definitely N/A and the throttle response in sport mode is silly.
Lovely garage. I'm obviously biased about the e36 M3, but cadged a lift in Dazren's M5 last night and reminded myself why I love M5's so much. Effortless wuffle in complete comfort and then warp factor 9 without any fuss or kerfuffle.
I'd forgotten how well put together the E39s are. Proper clunky doors, lovely.
Is the M3 just for tracking?
I'd forgotten how well put together the E39s are. Proper clunky doors, lovely.
Is the M3 just for tracking?
I used to run around in the M3 for a while but have done about 6k in 2 years in it to give you an idea.
It was road legal until the MOT ran out in October last year, when i last did Spa and the 'ring for 5 days. It's still insured!
Need to replace the rear brake pipes, well i'm going to replace them all! And then i will MOT it again and it can be used to drive to and from track days! It's still plenty of fun on quiet roads late at night!
Spec is basically:
Engine:
Dave F
ARP rod bolts & new bearings
Air con & viscous delete
Lightweight solid flywheel
Supersprint racing exhaust
Chassis:
911 brembo BBK with 2 piece E46 M3 discs RC5+ pads
KW clubsport coilovers
Eibach ARBs
Uprated bushes everywhere
Funky geo & corner weighed, weight shifted about
Choice of speedline turinis with R1Rs or pro race 1.2s with full slicks
It's evolved a lot from the completely standard car that i bought 2 years ago...
It was road legal until the MOT ran out in October last year, when i last did Spa and the 'ring for 5 days. It's still insured!
Need to replace the rear brake pipes, well i'm going to replace them all! And then i will MOT it again and it can be used to drive to and from track days! It's still plenty of fun on quiet roads late at night!
Spec is basically:
Engine:
Dave F
ARP rod bolts & new bearings
Air con & viscous delete
Lightweight solid flywheel
Supersprint racing exhaust
Chassis:
911 brembo BBK with 2 piece E46 M3 discs RC5+ pads
KW clubsport coilovers
Eibach ARBs
Uprated bushes everywhere
Funky geo & corner weighed, weight shifted about
Choice of speedline turinis with R1Rs or pro race 1.2s with full slicks
It's evolved a lot from the completely standard car that i bought 2 years ago...
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