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Can you imagine if they put lighter version of S54 in 1M Mmmmmmm.....
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The S54 has been around since 2001, has an iron block and won't meet current emissions standards.
I admit that a high revving, six individual throttle bodied, aluminum block straight six would be ideal, especially one that doesn't need valve adjustments. But turbos and existing parts are cheaper, and the 1st volumes don't justify one off parts, so this is what we get. |
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Had they offered an MDCT for the 1M I could have been tempted. It was White and I reckon I will go for White on 1M unless the orange looks awesome enough when I see it in the flesh. Not a fan of black cars TBH. Interior wasn't up to the Golf R or E class coupe I drove recently and wasn't quite on a par with my old E91 330D interior either but it was better than i expected so very pleased. Last edited by as7920; 01-04-2011 at 04:58 PM.. |
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01-04-2011, 04:56 PM | #73 |
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I think everybody who complains the 1M is a "parts bin" car needs to remember the S54 Z3 M coupe. That was basically a parts bin car as well (albeit with a true M motor) and it became an instant classic due to the low production numbers and awesome performance. I sold mine a year ago for the same price that I paid for it in early 2006. The production numbers on the 1M will be higher, but still low enough that combined with the upcoming gap in M cars and that fact that it feels like more of a purist's car it could be destined to become another classic.
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I said if you put LSD wider track and upgraded brakes on the Z4 35IS it deserves an M badge just like the 1M coupe. Becuase thats all M division did was still parts from M3 stold the motor from the Z4 35IS and 335IS. Since you mentioned the 335IS I would say none of the cars deserve an M badge since the M3 still exists. Dont get me wrong if M division stold from te M3 parts bin and widened the track put an M differential and upgraded bbrakes the IS would be one hell of a car. So in my opinion the little 1er should have been badged 135IS theres nothing special about this little ride that just wows me I would have been wowed with a proper N/A motor that evs past 8000 with proper sound. A non M recycled motor is not deserving of M badge. Quote:
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return to roots is N/A not FI. And individual TB's and with todays technology they could have designed a 4 banger that revved to 9K
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The 1M is not very light it's still porky for it's size. Im sticking to my guns ///M division skimped on this car and Im very disappointed. If there budget was small and time short they should have used this time for the next gen 1m and M3 and start designing proper engines and stop being pyrats and stilling parts. If ///M division keeps going in the wrong direction I will have to take my business elsewhere. GT3 here I come
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They are narrower wheels with a winter tire setup.
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