Photos of Valencia Orange 1M vs. E46 M3 Estoril Blue. Specs compared.

gr8one88 · 05-18-2011, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ddnmkun

Quick question, what suspension setup are you using on your EB E46 M? Exactly the right ride height I want!

Borla Cat-Back

Borla Mid-Pipe

Shark Injector

Sprint Booster

AC Schnitzer Rear Strut Tower Brace

F+R Sways 30mm front 25mm rear

TMS Power Pulley Set w/ Conitech Multrib 1538mm Long Belt

KW Suspension Coil-Over System

Adjustable Rear Camber Arms w/ Stock Bushings

Hamann Pedals

Front & Side Black Grilles

Painted Reflectors

Llumar Window Tint

gr8one88 · 05-18-2011, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Dick Brown

Gary, good to meet you earlier today and great idea about the photo shoot.
I love your estoril blue e46 m3 - perfect color and beautifully maintained.
Two beautiful cars side by side.

Best -
Peter

Hey ya nice to see them next to each other....1M is a future classic im sure

evolution80 · 05-18-2011, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by hlmiii

THIS.

...I've had several women stop, look back, and comment on the car in the first week; some of them have left their boyfriends in coming back to look over the car...

BTW - if anyone is still deciding - go VO. The car requires it.

a shame i changed to bsm - looks like the car really requires it!

Mu Mu · 05-18-2011, 08:40 AM

e46 M FTW!

James T. Kirk · 05-18-2011, 08:53 AM

I'm much more drawn to the 1M for its power to weight ratio. I could care less about the looks. All BMWs are gorgeous to me. It's the quality of the drive I'm most concerned about.

pyrat · 05-18-2011, 08:59 AM

love both cars. It is a shame the 1M doesn't come in a blue, but I am not complaining, the VO is hot. Estoril Blue is classic and so is the e46 M3, but damn its about as hard to find an e46 in that color as...

esqu1re · 05-18-2011, 09:10 AM

Cool comparison. The E46 is amazing looking.

1SerieStud · 05-18-2011, 09:18 AM

Barely?

dude, my n55 135i in stock form makes e46 m3's sweat! I was just challenged by an e46 m3 owner yesterday and he inhaled some major n55 exhaust gases!

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Originally Posted by Kurt_OH

Interesting that the 1M weighs less, as the same HP, up to 100lb/ft more torque, and can barely keep up with the E46 M3 in a straight line.

1SerieStud · 05-18-2011, 09:21 AM

Funny thing is, I ordered mine in VO, AND I am a Gator fan! Class of 06!

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Originally Posted by Dan Parker

In the real world the 1m spanks the e46 in a straight line.

Nice cars! Does anyone else think you guys are FL Gator fans?
I don't recommend a trip to Tallahassee together.

Blessed1 · 05-18-2011, 09:23 AM

Two beautiful machines.

gatorfast · 05-18-2011, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 1SerieStud

Funny thing is, I ordered mine in VO, AND I am a Gator fan! Class of 06!

Gator and BMW owner here too! Maybe Ill see you driving around. Still have yet to see a 1M in person

Novator · 05-18-2011, 10:51 AM

I love the 1M, but couldn't afford to buy one even after trading the 135i, but a nice E46 M3 was available with cash back

I do like the 1M though, wish there were more colors though. Wish they stuck to the original colors available for the E30 M3. Nice stance though for such a small car, is it really true the 1M is now wider than an E46 M3?

EdM5 · 05-18-2011, 11:26 AM

E46 still looking so sweet. Timeless indeed.

gr8one88 · 05-18-2011, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by blacknbean

e46 is my fav looking M ever! i lust after a e46 zcp interlagos m3. almost bought one, but sadly technology has passed it by. i wish bmw would just revive the e46 with new tech and id buy in a heartbeat!

id love to see a company restore e46 m3's to like new perfection and put new technology into it including but not limited to the e9x m3 v8 and dct. bore and stroke it out like the gts and have a NA beast in a classy e46 body with upgraded everything inside and out. if i had the money id buy another e46 and have a project car and put like 50k into it to put a 500hp natrual aspirated motor in an e46 with a 6sp or dct and just make it perfect and also have a perfect e46 m3 in stock form and an e39 m5 in stock form restored as well. that is pretty much all any M enthusiast would ever need. than just get a daily driver truck or something to beat up and not care about and keep your M cars perfect.....day dreaming...

JasonCSU · 05-18-2011, 11:28 AM

The E46 M3 has aged very gracefully, especially compared to the other E46 variants (the ZHP cars still look good too). The proportions on it are just right in my opinion. Dare I say it will become a timeless design?

gr8one88 · 05-18-2011, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Brainofjjj

I think for the average level enthusiast that for the most part occupy this board the DCT would be faster. I personally can heel/toe pretty good but I chose DCT so I could focus on other weaker areas, like brake modulation.

your e90 m3 is a dream...dont ever sell it keep the last NA m3 ever for your entire life and will it to a person who will cherish it as well. please take more pictures of that beauty

My135 · 05-18-2011, 01:04 PM

I would take the 1M over an old M3; except I wish the 1M came with the M3 hood.

MDivPower · 05-18-2011, 01:47 PM

both are great, i would have both if i have the money!! i have always wanted an e46 m3, and when the 1m came out i loved it!

Aym · 05-19-2011, 01:55 AM

Why are there belgium license plates on the pictures ?

gr8one88 · 05-19-2011, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Aym

Why are there belgium license plates on the pictures ?

Bcuz I added some vo 1m alone pics to compare to my e46 alone

MusclezMarinara · 05-19-2011, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by gr8one88

wpb

Amazing congrats !

gr8one88 · 05-19-2011, 02:14 PM

If the 1m can put up with the Florida summer heat on a track going 100% and not overheat and have to come in to cool down compared to the NA m car counterparts than that will be it's success in my mind if the e46 m3 or e9x m3 can do dozens of laps and not be over 220 oil temp tops but the 1m boils up to like 250-270 oil temp after a couple laps in the summer heat of Florida at Sebring or pbia it doesn't matter if it's slightly faster down low or not if u can't keep up plus the heat destroys the engine and will breakdown much faster. I think at higher speed tracks where that low end torque the 1m has won't help it that much against NA m3's that have to be wound all the way up to get the best out of them

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James T. Kirk Captain of the Enterprise 101 Rep 1,424 Posts Drives: 2011 1 Series M Coupe Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alpha Quadrant, Sector 001 iTrader: (0)	I'm much more drawn to the 1M for its power to weight ratio. I could care less about the looks. All BMWs are gorgeous to me. It's the quality of the drive I'm most concerned about. __________________ 2011 1 Series M Coupe VO M3 vs 1M Comparo Review 2011 M3 E90 DCT ZCP (sold) * 2010 335i Sedan (sold) 2005 M3 Convertible (sold) * 2003 325i Sedan (sold)
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