BMW 1M Coupe Reviews [Compilation]

ozinaldo · 04-09-2012, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by b33g33

EVO COTY shootout. Select 1M sections:

I didn't see a previous entry for this and since I'm home with a fever, thought I'd do something useful out of bed :P

Thanks and you are right, no one posted a scan of that actual magazine before. Since you are home with a fever (get well soon) could you let me remind you that there was also a short section where EVO guys talk about what makes a car great and there Chris Harris talks about the 1M, says it is greater than the sum of its parts etc. I am at work and don't have my e-copy of that issue here, so I can't say the page number. Maybe you could complete this job by adding the scan of that particular page as well. Thanks again.

b33g33 · 04-09-2012, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ozinaldo

Maybe you could complete this job by adding the scan of that particular page as well. Thanks again.

Ask and you shall receive! Don't thank me, thank my pharmacist!

Also, bonus scans from the July '11 Evo group test epilogue (after it beat the Cayman R, TT-RS and the 370Z)

ayao · 04-09-2012, 05:51 PM

Makes me want to leave work and go drive.

ozinaldo · 04-09-2012, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ayao

Makes me want to leave work and go drive.

Thanks man

Artemis · 04-24-2012, 04:28 PM

Track drive with Nathan Ponchard of Unique Cars magazine.
Verdict: appreciates the torque, disappointed about power "falling of the cliff" above 5900rpm; he prefers an M3 ("even a second hand one").

Rikx1M · 04-24-2012, 05:18 PM

This month's Bimmer magazine had a nice article about a professional race car driver who loved the 1M he tested. Pg 42

///M1 · 04-24-2012, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Artemis

Track drive with Nathan Ponchard of Unique Cars magazine.
Verdict: appreciates the torque, disappointed about power "falling of the cliff" above 5900rpm

Nothing a good aftermarket tune can't cure

RoadRunner///M · 04-27-2012, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Artemis

Track drive with Nathan Ponchard of Unique Cars magazine.
Verdict: appreciates the torque, disappointed about power "falling of the cliff" above 5900rpm; he prefers an M3 ("even a second hand one").

Sigh! ... these old-school naturally aspirated M-car fans need to wake up. Times change!

Denso · 04-27-2012, 07:56 AM

Sigh! ... these old-school naturally aspirated M-car fans need to wake up. Times change![/QUOTE]

+1

Aussie_in_London · 04-27-2012, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ianf

Sigh! ... these old-school naturally aspirated M-car fans need to wake up. Times change!

I site and listen and can only picture this dude stepping out of a bright green Torana SLR...... He definitely is holding on to the past with both hands, or is he just flashbacking to his acid trip days

RoadRunner///M · 04-27-2012, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Aussie_in_London

I site and listen and can only picture this dude stepping out of a bright green Torana SLR...... He definitely is holding on to the past with both hands, or is he just flashbacking to his acid trip days

God forbid, the new M5 redlines at 7,000 too. Must be crap

Rikx1M · 05-03-2012, 05:24 PM

From Autocar.co.UK or DPC...

**************************car-videos-12...-1-M-Coupe.htm

Pete_vB · 05-16-2012, 08:37 PM

EVO's end of term. Another reminder why they are the best mag around:

"The 1M soon became by far and away the most coveted car on EVO's fleet".

"At the end of the period, such was my affection for this car I asked BMW if I could buy it".

"To conclude- well it's obvious really! We loved the 1M. Running it was a dream. It epitomises everything we celebrate at evo and we'll miss it greatly."

ozinaldo · 10-01-2012, 11:31 AM

BMW 1M vs. Porsche Cayman R video review by Smoking Tire and relevant Forum thread:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=747613

ozinaldo · 10-09-2012, 10:10 AM

Piston Heads 1M review by Chris Harris:

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/defa...?storyId=26480

arvinz · 11-03-2012, 10:49 PM

Not sure if this is repost, but another review from Unique Cars.

This is probably the first review I've seen where the reviewer gives more negative than positive comments. Personally, I think he's a moron

Denso · 11-05-2012, 08:41 PM

Wow, are there any other car reviews from this guy ? I need something else to have a good laugh with and let's face it he makes a better comedian than a car journo lol.

Alcor · 11-06-2012, 03:21 PM

nice reviews thank you very much

Rikx1M · 11-06-2012, 03:41 PM

^^^^^ Yeah, but he brings up some good points that I've also thought about...sometimes I forget to take off DSC and even a small left uphill turn near my house causes the car to buck and snort...and that's going casually at 10-20 mph....I don't agree though with buying an M3...no thanks, keeping the 1M

Denso · 11-07-2012, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Rikx1M

^^^^^ Yeah, but he brings up some good points that I've also thought about...sometimes I forget to take off DSC and even a small left uphill turn near my house causes the car to buck and snort...and that's going casually at 10-20 mph....I don't agree though with buying an M3...no thanks, keeping the 1M

Agree with you on all points, just thought he missed the mark. Maybe it was his style of delivery ?

Tåst · 01-23-2013, 11:00 AM

I don´t know is this there, but Ac Schnitzer launch pretty nice tuned 1M. They drive Sachsenring with a lap time of 1:35.80 min, Porsche 997 GT3 laptime is 1:36.10 min whit semi-slics (autobild) Must say that pretty impressive, 1M have lots of potential

Maybe Bmw work lot to make stock 1M slower than M3.

Hockenheim circuit laptime Ac Schnitzer 1M 1:11.70 min vs. stock 1:14.10 min (sportauto) or M3 G-power 1:11:80 min.

There you can read more "fastest BMW ever": http://www.ac-schnitzer.de/en/bmw-ca...record-charge/

ozinaldo · 01-23-2013, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Holander

I don´t know is this there, but Ac Schnitzer launch pretty nice tuned 1M. They drive Sachsenring with a lap time of 1:35.80 min, Porsche 997 GT3 laptime is 1:36.10 min whit semi-slics (autobild) Must say that pretty impressive, 1M have lots of potential

Maybe Bmw work lot to make stock 1M slower than M3.

Hockenheim circuit laptime Ac Schnitzer 1M 1:11.70 min vs. stock 1:14.10 min (sportauto) or M3 G-power 1:11:80 min.

There you can read more "fastest BMW ever": http://www.ac-schnitzer.de/en/bmw-ca...record-charge/

Those are sick times.

04-09-2012, 05:51 PM	#91
ayao Thread killer 510 Rep 1,779 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CA iTrader: (2)	Makes me want to leave work and go drive.
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04-24-2012, 04:28 PM	#93
Artemis Moderator 14451 Rep 10,886 Posts Drives: BMW M2C (BSM) Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	Track drive with Nathan Ponchard of Unique Cars magazine. Verdict: appreciates the torque, disappointed about power "falling of the cliff" above 5900rpm; he prefers an M3 ("even a second hand one"). __________________ ///M is art ↔ Artemis
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04-24-2012, 05:18 PM	#94
Rikx1M MSgt (ret) 496 Rep 2,096 Posts Drives: VO 1M #739/740 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Where the car was born iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 series M ... [5.00]	This month's Bimmer magazine had a nice article about a professional race car driver who loved the 1M he tested. Pg 42 __________________
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04-27-2012, 07:56 AM	#97
Denso Lieutenant Colonel 693 Rep 1,528 Posts Drives: e46M3 Ruby, Porsche Cayman GT4 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sailing the petrol lake iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW M4 [0.00]	Sigh! ... these old-school naturally aspirated M-car fans need to wake up. Times change![/QUOTE] +1
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05-03-2012, 05:24 PM	#100
Rikx1M MSgt (ret) 496 Rep 2,096 Posts Drives: VO 1M #739/740 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Where the car was born iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 series M ... [5.00]	Long term review From Autocar.co.UK or DPC... **************************car-videos-12...-1-M-Coupe.htm __________________
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05-16-2012, 08:37 PM	#101
Pete_vB Captain 111 Rep 898 Posts Drives: '69 GT3, GT4, 1M, 912 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SF Bay Area, Shenzhen, Oman iTrader: (0)	EVO's end of term. Another reminder why they are the best mag around: "The 1M soon became by far and away the most coveted car on EVO's fleet". "At the end of the period, such was my affection for this car I asked BMW if I could buy it". "To conclude- well it's obvious really! We loved the 1M. Running it was a dream. It epitomises everything we celebrate at evo and we'll miss it greatly." Attached Images __________________ 1M, GT4, 1969 Porsche 911 w/ 997 GT3 Cup Motor (435hp & 2,100 lbs)
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10-01-2012, 11:31 AM	#102
ozinaldo Brigadier General 100 Rep 3,073 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lisbon, Portugal iTrader: (0)	BMW 1M vs. Porsche Cayman R video review by Smoking Tire and relevant Forum thread: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=747613 __________________ "The mark of a great car is one whose overall competence exceeds what you should expect from its individual components and the 1M does just that", Chris Harris. BMW 1M-SOLD-: TECH: Evolve Race+N55mids, Evolve IC, Michelin PSS, ER cp, aFe filter, CDVx, Vorshlag camber plates, BMS OCC EXTERIOR: trunk spoiler, blacklines, black grills, IND goodies INTERIOR: Alcantara steering wheel, steel pedals, custom mats, MPower e-brake.
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10-09-2012, 10:10 AM	#103
ozinaldo Brigadier General 100 Rep 3,073 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lisbon, Portugal iTrader: (0)	Piston Heads 1M review by Chris Harris: http://www.pistonheads.com/news/defa...?storyId=26480 __________________ "The mark of a great car is one whose overall competence exceeds what you should expect from its individual components and the 1M does just that", Chris Harris. BMW 1M-SOLD-: TECH: Evolve Race+N55mids, Evolve IC, Michelin PSS, ER cp, aFe filter, CDVx, Vorshlag camber plates, BMS OCC EXTERIOR: trunk spoiler, blacklines, black grills, IND goodies INTERIOR: Alcantara steering wheel, steel pedals, custom mats, MPower e-brake.
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11-03-2012, 10:49 PM	#104
arvinz Captain 295 Rep 821 Posts Drives: BMW 1M VO Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M Coupé [5.00]	Not sure if this is repost, but another review from Unique Cars. This is probably the first review I've seen where the reviewer gives more negative than positive comments. Personally, I think he's a moron
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11-05-2012, 08:41 PM	#105
Denso Lieutenant Colonel 693 Rep 1,528 Posts Drives: e46M3 Ruby, Porsche Cayman GT4 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sailing the petrol lake iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW M4 [0.00]	Wow, are there any other car reviews from this guy ? I need something else to have a good laugh with and let's face it he makes a better comedian than a car journo lol.
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11-06-2012, 03:21 PM	#106
Alcor Private 8 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 135i 2013 DCT Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Argentina iTrader: (0)	nice reviews thank you very much
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11-06-2012, 03:41 PM	#107
Rikx1M MSgt (ret) 496 Rep 2,096 Posts Drives: VO 1M #739/740 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Where the car was born iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 series M ... [5.00]	^^^^^ Yeah, but he brings up some good points that I've also thought about...sometimes I forget to take off DSC and even a small left uphill turn near my house causes the car to buck and snort...and that's going casually at 10-20 mph....I don't agree though with buying an M3...no thanks, keeping the 1M __________________
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01-23-2013, 11:00 AM	#109
Tåst Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 220 Posts Drives: BMW, I think. Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: FIN iTrader: (0)	I don´t know is this there, but Ac Schnitzer launch pretty nice tuned 1M. They drive Sachsenring with a lap time of 1:35.80 min, Porsche 997 GT3 laptime is 1:36.10 min whit semi-slics (autobild) Must say that pretty impressive, 1M have lots of potential Maybe Bmw work lot to make stock 1M slower than M3. Hockenheim circuit laptime Ac Schnitzer 1M 1:11.70 min vs. stock 1:14.10 min (sportauto) or M3 G-power 1:11:80 min. There you can read more "fastest BMW ever": http://www.ac-schnitzer.de/en/bmw-ca...record-charge/ Last edited by Tåst; 01-23-2013 at 11:10 AM..
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