How did 335i fair against M3 on a track?

[BForbes]

Originally Posted by clived

To echo the question above (which went unanswered....) Bum, are you sure this was an e46

I am 110% sure that was an E92. No stock E46 ever broke a number like that.

[mikeo]

My Ground Control/Koni DA setup was great for the track/autocross, but I found the linear (as opposed to progressive) rate springs too much for harsh New Mexico roads.

[WAY]

135i did the Hokemheim in 1:17.4

[mikeo]

List of other car's times at Hockenheim for comparison.

[SA135i]

Originally Posted by WAY

135i did the Hokemheim in 1:17.4

This is going to give the haters something to crow about

[stefan]

Originally Posted by MastaMind

Nah, I have GC/Koni Yellow combo on my current car. It's not too harsh.

I'd highly recommend FK Silverline+.. Just to throw out another good stiff suspension that is still drivable on crappy roads.

[john970]

At altitude a 335 or 135 is faster than a new m3.

I look forward to telling this to a new m3 owner at the bar here in denver.

whoahahahaha.

[stage25401]

Originally Posted by Devon K

Enjoy your kidney transplant!

sorry pal, news flash ground control offers "adjustable setup" on all of their kits. A little know how and some time, will produce performance and comfort. Stiff is for track days

[stage25401]

Originally Posted by MastaMind

Nah, I have GC/Koni Yellow combo on my current car. It's not too harsh.

i agree, you will always have some trade off. to mee the gain in performance is just to much pass up.


plus i can still overtake most production 911's in a sweeper while drinking a cup of coffee not to bad for a 4 door that weighs i @ alomst 3 thousand pounds

[MVF4Rrider]

Originally Posted by WAY

135i did the Hokemheim in 1:17.4

Yes, and the M3 CSL (E46) is nearly a second faster than the E90 M3. I'm sure the 135i runflats slowed it down.

[john970]

Are the run flats really that bad? I can see the extra weight disadvantage, but is having stiff sidewalls that big of a deal?

Also, will BMW assist tow you for free if you replace the runflats with regular tires and blow one?

[silversprint]

If you look at the Hokenheim list and only take the Autosport time for a better comparison:

M3 CSL 1:13.5
M3 E92 1:14.3
M6 1:14.4
Alpina B3 1:15.8
M5 1:16.5
M3 E46 1:16.3
Z4M 1:16.7
645Ci 1:16.8
Z3M 1:17.2
M3 E36 1:17.2
Z8 1:17.4
135i 1:17.4
335 coupe 1:17.8
Z4 3.0 1:17.8
130i 1:19.2


List looks pretty acceptable to me.:iono:

Don't forget the M3 are available in sequential trans which can cut some time on a roadcourse.