Sandown Raceway: 135i vs 1M vs E92 M3 vs E46 M3

[WAY]

Originally Posted by timbo_3101

Driver Dynamics is organising an extra track day for Thursday 9th February at 0800-1600. Half price $180, with bookings at 1300 652 693. Could be another good Bimmer/1er attendance

PS. Amazing times Way and Steve, but shall not be chasing lap times after misjudging twice at turn six (MDM, 120-150 km/h, oversteer) ... the baby M can spin out, as noted by others too.

Any car can spin out! As for oversteering at turn 6, you must have transfered too much weight to the front when you turn in as the 1M should go through there comfortably at 120-150kmh. Either that or you are not getting your lines right. If you watch the video of my car going through the same corner, I go into it at about 160kmh and come out at about 140kmh. This is with run-crap tyres and suspension that was set way too low and too stiff. Maybe go out with an instructor and ask them to show you how they take the corner.

[05C4R]

Originally Posted by WAY

It's the short wheel base and the diff. The wide stance makes it more stable.

I don't know why you guys are calling this an issue. I call it fun with the an ability to flick the tail out at any time!

yeah i know its fun, alot of fun, i just don't want to hit a wall having fun, takes alot of skill to do that which many people do not have, i feel me included, however there is no denying after reading many respected reviews of the 1m that the way it bites is a pretty significant trait that cannot be ignored and may eventually define the car in years to come