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01-19-2010, 12:49 PM | #331 | |
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set of front + rear brembo brakes = around 5000 Dinan Stage 1 = 1700 Aerodynamic kit painted = 3000 Other stuff = ???? suspension = ???? so right there you have a minimum of about 10 000 $ of mods that keep your warranty. so for me 10 000$ over a stock 135 would be ok. of course 15 000 starts to be a bit much, but if it's not over 10k I'm good. I know there are cheaper ways to get hp boost and such but I'm talking about a stock car under warranty here. But on the other hand you make a good point... if it gets too close to the M3 in price, well there is no reason not to get the M3 instead. |
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01-19-2010, 01:10 PM | #332 | |||
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the whole discussion on "modding" a car is apples and oranges... once you mod a car, we can no longer talk out of factory performance and warranty. But let me amuse you for a sec:
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if they bring it in at 350hp, I can't see its price being more than $46k, if that. But put it at 380hp, keep the weight similar if possible, add the suspension, LSD, and wider fenders/offsets, and $50k will be a good viable solution.
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01-19-2010, 03:17 PM | #333 | |
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Someone silence this man... he makes too much sense. 345 HP is net. To some they don't see it that way and get fixated on the HP and not necessarily understand the deltas, or even consider the torque factor. Let-alone balance, wider track, larger tires (more usable horsepower), refinement, etc.. |
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01-19-2010, 03:29 PM | #334 | |
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I guess the old saying is true: you build it, fanboys will buy it. to each their own. This thing comes in at 345hp with $50k pricetag, and I'll be shopping for the M3 or something else.
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01-19-2010, 03:37 PM | #335 | |
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Torque doesn't make cars fast, HP does. If torque were the deciding factor, diesel trucks would outrun F1 cars. HP is a measure of an engine ability to produce torque at speed, and that's what creates accelleration. Having a car with a nice broad torque curve makes it nice to drive around town, but isn't indicative of overall performance. |
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01-19-2010, 03:47 PM | #336 |
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A driver saying they will never go over 80 and someone who wants an M car are oxymorons in my book...
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01-19-2010, 04:01 PM | #337 |
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why? I'll go over 80 if I'm on a track. But everyday driving... what's the point?
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01-19-2010, 04:05 PM | #338 | |
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01-19-2010, 04:18 PM | #339 |
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To me, a M package is more than hp & torque. It is a complete package with agressive body work, the M decals, improved suspension, more hp and torque and the prestige to go with it. If hp and torque is the only things that you look after, you may as well buy a base 135 and mod the hell out of it; but at the end of the day, it is still not a M1.
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01-19-2010, 10:39 PM | #341 | |
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At Gingerman in Mich, the '11 Mustang ran "roughly" the same track time as the current M3, but this was not a production car. Still, it bodes well for the new Rustang, 400/400 is nothing to sneeze at. The current M3 has 414hp, but lacks that torque. Still, I'm sure BMW isn't worried about what the Mustang is doing, and a new M3 is always in the works. But, they might be concerned what the Mustang is doing when compared to the 1. Some people could make the switch. Realistically, the Mustang that will run that hot won't be the general GT version. It will be a model with packages that will push the price higher. The issue for me with the Mustang is how rough it is overall. Yes, it has a nice sounding V8 and very good to great power depending on version, but overall driving it doesn't leave you with the same refinement. It's not just how fast you go, but how well you go fast, and that really does mean something to some of us. There are Honda Acorns and Toyota Crapry's that have more HP in their V6's compared to a 328i, but so what? There is NO WAY I would pick one of those over a 328i. |
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01-19-2010, 10:46 PM | #342 | |
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Diesel race cars? Audi R10 anyone? A diesel truck compared to an F1 race car? You're somehow trying to draw a comparison to 2 vehicles that are designed for completely different purposes. You might as well compare why a sneaker is superior to a stilletto in every situation. Last edited by RPM90; 01-19-2010 at 11:22 PM.. |
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01-19-2010, 11:16 PM | #343 | |
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This thread has turned into people buying or not buying a car that isn't even available for purchase yet, with no concrete specs to correctly compare it with anything. If the M1/1M doesn't have at least 500hp/500lb ft, offer a true manual trans, come with heated leather, no sunroof option, carbon fiber hood and top, a high end audio system with 2 large 12" subs, and all manner of electronic dodad sockets, along with MUCH lighter weight, and greatly improved MPG, along with included "comfort access", but have a track minded stripped interior, and have an MSRP of less than $45k, then BMW suck and don't deserve my hard earned money. I'll go and pay $20k less for a car that will probably, likely, possibly, might, should, hopefully, better be as fast or faster than BMW's piece of carp M1. I mean, how dare BMW release an M car that has numbers that I perceive as too low and expect me to pay what I perceive as too high? Obviously Ford has made the best, fastest, and most capable sport car in the new Mustang, and they've priced it exactly where it should be and haven't cut corners anywhere to achieve that price. Heck, why am I now driving a BMW and even considering getting another one, especially when I am afraid to drive the 1 I have now cause I might have a HPFP failure. Plus, we know that BMW build unreliable cars! Heck, even their manual trans can't hold up to hard, fast speed shifting, and it's a KNOWN problem cause a few others have had some grinding from a 1-2 shift as well. BMW stands for Bowel Movement Wonder! |
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01-20-2010, 04:10 AM | #344 |
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My friend, please don't lecture me on torque, I have considerable knowledge on the subject! When standing back from a given car's specs, their whole powerband is important. Specifically torque, which directly reflects the cars acceleration rate. The deltas within a cars engine, matter! If a car has 350ft-lbs of torque, but doesn't get deeply into that, until later in the powerband, then it's somewhat moot. Because most often, peak isn't anything drivable, it's just a number. Now, seeing that the new M1, would have peak torque @ 1,200rpm's, means it will gain maximum acceleration much quicker and MAINTAIN that rate throughout the powerband. With a force dictated by the HP curve. Torque accelerates the car, HP maintains that speed.. None of that^^ is deep. Basic, but many forget the importance of THE WHOLE ENGINE and not just one arbitrary figure (ie: 345hp). Last edited by Numb3rs; 01-20-2010 at 06:19 AM.. |
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01-20-2010, 08:22 PM | #348 | |
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Power isn't everything... It's a big part, but not everything.
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01-21-2010, 09:23 PM | #350 |
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One question not yet asked is what do you think dinan could do with the engine M is going to put out with two twin-scroll turbos starting at a M3 face saving 345hp?
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01-22-2010, 11:47 AM | #351 | |
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lulz.. u need to take a hit of teh bong bro. Bros.. many here could accurately plot the powerband of an M1, (powered by a S55 bi-turbo). Basically anyone here that understands the underlying technology/engineering/principles/designs, could/would!! Secondly, all this was hashed out dozens of times over the last 10 years. I've had a good many of posts referenced, as end-all statements, some sig'ed or quoted on many boards throughout the years. I simply don't have the stamina to argue with you. (I'm buying an M1, regardless.. ironically, for all the reasons everyone here has given, except yours.) But here is a clue... I no longer care what the actual static numbers are, I can envision what they represent instinctually (many people do) ... & after a while, you find ways to illustrate what they mean.! Laymanistic has it's place, uno? Ironically, there is nothing you can rebuttal.. because exact numb3rs are one thing, how they relate to reality (ie tarmac) is another. So when discussing a concept such as torque, you cannot speak about it's single best moment, but it's entire effect it has on the output of the engine. The engine's powerband (or torque plot) is more important, than it's actual peak. You keep denying that^^, & dodging that simple point. trolling r yee? Numb3rs..? I have them all... but this is a simple BMW //M1 discussion, I dislike thread-crapping like this... but torque is TQ, how it works is not the focus of THIS discussion. You keep fixating, or intentionally trying to get wrapped up in the specifics and making teh thread about you & whatever crusade your on.. I'm above your pettiness. Lastly, I never said, that you said... the Mustang was going to be lighter. Ironically, it was you that got upset about how lightweight some if us suggested the new M1 was going to be. qq more plz Brevity is usually my thing and Jeremy, you are ruining my weekend high. I'll not respond to you again. As I have dealt with your type many times over... for everyone else: beautiful |
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01-22-2010, 02:28 PM | #352 |
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