Long Term Test of BMW 1M Coupe by Autocar

[speedyjoe]

Originally Posted by ol'mate

Great clip indeed!
I've watched that opening drift scene about 30 times lol.

Yea. The drifting is awesome! I love it so much. Love to watch the car bouncing on bumpy road that the front lip merely kiss the ground.

[tmurphy2]

Originally Posted by hybris4u

Yepp and the LSD is one critical piece in this car. Probably one of the most important differences with a 135 or 335.

+1 that's why I'm trying to buy a LSD right now!

[James T. Kirk]

All hail the 1M!
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[buckeyegirl]

Originally Posted by Diver

Should I buy one? It's a bit late for that. One thing that I heard is the LSD is noisy when making tight turns at low speeds. In the US, that is most turns because rounders are not standard here.

I don't notice a sound turning at low speeds, I'm not OCD though like some people. I can confirm the exhaust drone at 2500 RPM, but it doesn't bother me one bit. It's a minor sound, but it is noticeable if you're paying attention.

So, I say you should get it if you can!

[buckeyegirl]

Originally Posted by l888apex

I agree about the steering being my only gripe. Coming from my Evo IX the 1M had a lot to live up to. That car is well-known for that and had the most direct, feedback giving rack of anything I've ever driven. Perfectly sized wheel and ratio. The 1M is a little boat-y and indirect. The car responds nimbly, but you just can't feel it as much in your hands.

I think boat-y and indirect are not the words you want to use. It's all relative don't you think. The car is nowhere near boat-y and indirect.

[richb811]

Awesome video! Give those tires hell!

[hybris4u]

Originally Posted by buckeyegirl

I don't notice a sound turning at low speeds, I'm not OCD though like some people. I can confirm the exhaust drone at 2500 RPM, but it doesn't bother me one bit. It's a minor sound, but it is noticeable if you're paying attention.

So, I say you should get it if you can!

No sound when turning at low speeds here either. Drone at 2500 at highway speeds are check. ;-)

[///M1]

Originally Posted by Papethova

I noticed that and I dont get it... why does the stock 335is sound so much better than my N55 piped 1M. Its not even close that thing sounds so mean!!! Totally an aftermarket sound.

I noticed that too! Sounds really nice! I wonder if it is the end cans/true dual exhaust setup, that's pretty much the biggest difference, no?

[superchargedman]

Originally Posted by Chris-507

1M, M5 F10 and M3 GTS are in my garage, and I can assure you that baby ///M is a worthy sister of the other two.
The M5 ridicules 1M in term of acceleration, the GTS ridicules the 1M on track.
But the 1M offers something else, that the two other beasts can not replace...

We need a group pic!

[///M1]

Originally Posted by superchargedman

We need a group pic!

Many were posted already

http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=631452

[speedyjoe]

Originally Posted by superchargedman

We need a group pic!

baller!

[Swiss Chris]

Will have to make a group shooting again, I've got a black 1M now

[ppatel223]

"just for quarter of a second, you don’t know for sure if those big front tyres have bitten and the car is going to turn in as desired, or whether they haven’t and you’re about to run wide instead."


How can you time "quarter of a second" in your head?

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by ppatel223

"just for quarter of a second, you don’t know for sure if those big front tyres have bitten and the car is going to turn in as desired, or whether they haven’t and you’re about to run wide instead."


How can you time "quarter of a second" in your head?

Take the car to a track......time will slow down, and items in the vicinity will blur....

[Swiss Chris]

Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

Take the car to a track......time will slow down, and items in the vicinity will blur....

+1

A quarter of a second too long on the brakes and you're out......

[Dinosaurius]

I can watch those drifting shots over and over again.


Great review and video!