BIMMERPOST Review: BMW 1-series M Coupe (1M)

TunedM2C · 05-23-2011, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MrRoboto

Video made me realize something. The 1M has two stage break-lights. Am I seeing this correctly?

Most BMW's do. It's the emergency lights emitting under extreme brake load.

k2e15 · 05-23-2011, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Mowse

I like Metalica but would have preferred to hear the sound of the car as it went through the course.

+1. to this! Great video though to say the least.

positiveions · 05-23-2011, 03:02 PM

good stuff

Drillslinger · 05-23-2011, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Mowse

I like Metalica but would have preferred to hear the sound of the car as it went through the course.

Me too, considering that the video is geo-locked for me because of it :-(

muskamatt · 05-23-2011, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCali E90

Flame out the exhaust at 0:15

i watched that over and over and I still am hesitant. There definitely was a weird flash though. Anyone want to elaborate on this? I have personally seen it in a Gallardo (which was awesome) but didnt think this car would have that same kind of set up...then again I am not knowledgeable what-so-ever on the situation so feel free to let me know if this happened.

///1M · 05-23-2011, 08:04 PM

At the start of the video, is the burnout extended through 2nd gear, or is it all in 1st?

Zepp · 05-23-2011, 08:35 PM

Can't see the video...

willwin2day · 05-23-2011, 08:51 PM

Sure, I think I could have squeezed a little more out of each of the cars. However, I was trying to be consistent in all three cars for fair comparisons as I received ONLY one lap that was on the clock. Now, with that being said, you can look at the times we clicked off last week and compare them against some other cars that you might be familiar with: http://www.fastestlaps.com/tracks/willow_springs.html. I do not feel too bad that we were just a tick off of Steve Millen's time also in an E92. He has had a ton of laps at Willow. Do not get too distracted in our lap times as I hope I brought to the table just how much fun this car is at a pretty cool race track. As with the M3, the 1 Series M is easy to drive fast. By the way, Jason did an superb job of bringing of a detailed description of an awesome new addition to BMW's M fleet. Not only can he write...he can also drive! I look forward to getting him at one of our M Schools!

willwin2day · 05-23-2011, 08:57 PM

The adaptive brake lights is how your BMW makes the driver behind you a better driver!!!

BMWBoss · 05-23-2011, 09:53 PM

The suspension seems a little soft based on the video....

tunedone · 05-24-2011, 12:15 AM

I have been running my 335i out there for a couple of years and have been very excited to get my 1M in about 60 days and bring it out to Willow to see what improvements I can make to my lap times. I have run the track in 4th gear except for T3,T4 and T5 in 3rd gear. You nailed it that T2 really puts your grip on the edge of disaster. I have pushed the DCT button always, but not totally deactivated on the 335i because of no LS. God knows T8 is scary caring huge speed, and T9 and get you seriously injured. I have Dinan Stage 2 and exhaust and the torque is unbelievable. I am planning on doing the same to the 1M. I have always been flat over T6 and T7 but lift not break into T8. It is interesting to hear you break before entering T8 and then flat up to breaking in T9. I believe that the fastest times come from what your doing between 7,8, and 9. All the turns count but those can make a big difference. Thanks so much for your review and comparison of the car.

335is · 05-24-2011, 02:14 AM

what does ZCP stand for

Zuzu · 05-24-2011, 04:23 AM

Best write up to date..Awesome job..

Jblack4083 · 05-24-2011, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Mowse

I like Metalica but would have preferred to hear the sound of the car as it went through the course.

Yeah it would be nice to get the video without the music.

MrRoboto · 05-24-2011, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 335is

what does ZCP stand for

ZCP = M3 Competition Package.

bavarian19 · 05-24-2011, 07:32 AM

good review

Pauldramos · 05-24-2011, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Nine

Finally a real review. Thank you.

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Pauldramos · 05-24-2011, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Zuzu

Best write up to date..Awesome job..

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Franken///M · 05-25-2011, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MrRoboto

I wish they compared against a M3 manual gearbox.

And is the video available without the music?

Agreed

datbimmerdoe · 05-25-2011, 04:40 PM

thx 4 the read, those are awesome reviews!

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///1M Captain 25 Rep 612 Posts Drives: On a good day, AW 1M coupe Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: between Indiana and the alley iTrader: (0)	At the start of the video, is the burnout extended through 2nd gear, or is it all in 1st?
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05-23-2011, 08:51 PM	#30
willwin2day Private First Class 79 Rep 124 Posts Drives: all BMWs Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	lap times at Willow Springs Sure, I think I could have squeezed a little more out of each of the cars. However, I was trying to be consistent in all three cars for fair comparisons as I received ONLY one lap that was on the clock. Now, with that being said, you can look at the times we clicked off last week and compare them against some other cars that you might be familiar with: http://www.fastestlaps.com/tracks/willow_springs.html. I do not feel too bad that we were just a tick off of Steve Millen's time also in an E92. He has had a ton of laps at Willow. Do not get too distracted in our lap times as I hope I brought to the table just how much fun this car is at a pretty cool race track. As with the M3, the 1 Series M is easy to drive fast. By the way, Jason did an superb job of bringing of a detailed description of an awesome new addition to BMW's M fleet. Not only can he write...he can also drive! I look forward to getting him at one of our M Schools! Last edited by willwin2day; 05-23-2011 at 08:54 PM.. Reason: spelling
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05-23-2011, 09:53 PM	#32
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05-24-2011, 12:15 AM	#33
tunedone Auto Enthusiast 0 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 2011 1M AW Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: USA, Southern California iTrader: (0)	Willow springs I have been running my 335i out there for a couple of years and have been very excited to get my 1M in about 60 days and bring it out to Willow to see what improvements I can make to my lap times. I have run the track in 4th gear except for T3,T4 and T5 in 3rd gear. You nailed it that T2 really puts your grip on the edge of disaster. I have pushed the DCT button always, but not totally deactivated on the 335i because of no LS. God knows T8 is scary caring huge speed, and T9 and get you seriously injured. I have Dinan Stage 2 and exhaust and the torque is unbelievable. I am planning on doing the same to the 1M. I have always been flat over T6 and T7 but lift not break into T8. It is interesting to hear you break before entering T8 and then flat up to breaking in T9. I believe that the fastest times come from what your doing between 7,8, and 9. All the turns count but those can make a big difference. Thanks so much for your review and comparison of the car.
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