Agreed. I can forgive that though because they're silver instead oftroyguitar wrote: ↑Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:08 am The green is but the on that TTS are at least 2" too big.
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Those wheels are absolutely way too big.
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It is pretty crazy how different an m3 is from a 335i I wonder how different an m2 is... either way it really takes a bit of time to get used to these carsJohnny_P wrote: ↑Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:02 amYeah that can happen. I like to just unplug behind an automatic and turn into the typical Volvo driver that doesn't give a fuck, which is kind of what happened in the M235i which is why I didn't really like that car. I haven't driven an automatic that's worth a damn on a back road yet. Supposedly the DSG and ZF 8AT are good for that though.troyguitar wrote: ↑Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:57 am Without to keep me company, I default to going flat out everywhere to make driving interesting... which would quickly lead to very expensive tickets/insurance.
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Last I read it said 250 or 275 hp. And likely it’ll be priced near the civic type r which is obviously a direct competitor.troyguitar wrote: ↑Fri Feb 16, 2018 12:38 pm300 hp vs 180
Might as well get a slushbox 320i lease for $299 and badge it up.
The regular v turbo is around 200 and costs more than a civic sport.
Still a hideous kimchi mobile
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If the DCT is anything like the VW DCT then I actually probably wouldn't like it too much. I didn't like the way the VW DCT would provide a ton of engine braking down to like 800 RPM and then just uncouple the clutch, causing your decelration rate to drastically change unannounced.max225 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 16, 2018 12:44 pmIt is pretty crazy how different an m3 is from a 335i I wonder how different an m2 is... either way it really takes a bit of time to get used to these carsJohnny_P wrote: ↑Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:02 am
Yeah that can happen. I like to just unplug behind an automatic and turn into the typical Volvo driver that doesn't give a fuck, which is kind of what happened in the M235i which is why I didn't really like that car. I haven't driven an automatic that's worth a damn on a back road yet. Supposedly the DSG and ZF 8AT are good for that though.
I guess you get used to that though.
I also thought the ZF8 was rather jerky during stop and go, or trying to crawl.
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Breh dct is exactly like the dsg what you described. Until I get more seat time, I won’t know otherwiseJohnny_P wrote: ↑Fri Feb 16, 2018 12:48 pmIf the DCT is anything like the VW DCT then I actually probably wouldn't like it too much. I didn't like the way the VW DCT would provide a ton of engine braking down to like 800 RPM and then just uncouple the clutch, causing your decelration rate to drastically change unannounced.
I guess you get used to that though.
I also thought the ZF8 was rather jerky during stop and go, or trying to crawl.
ZF however ... I have 30k miles behind that trans and it is not jerky at all. IMO it is a near perfect automatic.
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Hideous? You're talking about the Civic, right?max225 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 16, 2018 12:47 pmLast I read it said 250 or 275 hp. And likely it’ll be priced near the civic type r which is obviously a direct competitor.troyguitar wrote: ↑Fri Feb 16, 2018 12:38 pm
300 hp vs 180
Might as well get a slushbox 320i lease for $299 and badge it up.
The regular v turbo is around 200 and costs more than a civic sport.
Still a hideous kimchi mobile
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Looks like there might be a new tire option available soon:
http://www.hotrod.com/articles/generals ... -are-made/
http://generaltire.com/tires/performance/g-max-rs
ATTN OWNERS: 275/40/17 is one of the sizes being made.
http://www.hotrod.com/articles/generals ... -are-made/
http://generaltire.com/tires/performance/g-max-rs
ATTN OWNERS: 275/40/17 is one of the sizes being made.
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I'm using the i 30 N as a reference as it's basically the same car other than the door configuration.max225 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 16, 2018 12:47 pmLast I read it said 250 or 275 hp. And likely it’ll be priced near the civic type r which is obviously a direct competitor.troyguitar wrote: ↑Fri Feb 16, 2018 12:38 pm
300 hp vs 180
Might as well get a slushbox 320i lease for $299 and badge it up.
The regular v turbo is around 200 and costs more than a civic sport.
Still a hideous kimchi mobile
250-ish in standard trim - 275-ish with performance pack
Priced a couple k pounds less than a GTI in the UK.
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Comes in 215/45/17 as well... Interesting.troyguitar wrote: ↑Fri Feb 16, 2018 1:03 pm Looks like there might be a new tire option available soon:
http://www.hotrod.com/articles/generals ... -are-made/
http://generaltire.com/tires/performance/g-max-rs
ATTN OWNERS: 275/40/17 is one of the sizes being made.
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Have you driven a Megane Rs? That was one crazy hatch that’s one that would be tons of fun around here if we gave a shit about French cars or hatchbacks
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+1 on ZF. Johnny did not get nearly enough seat time. Its a superb gearbox. Id like to have an M car with it....and thats coming.....max225 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 16, 2018 12:54 pmBreh dct is exactly like the dsg what you described. Until I get more seat time, I won’t know otherwiseJohnny_P wrote: ↑Fri Feb 16, 2018 12:48 pm
If the DCT is anything like the VW DCT then I actually probably wouldn't like it too much. I didn't like the way the VW DCT would provide a ton of engine braking down to like 800 RPM and then just uncouple the clutch, causing your decelration rate to drastically change unannounced.
I guess you get used to that though.
I also thought the ZF8 was rather jerky during stop and go, or trying to crawl.
ZF however ... I have 30k miles behind that trans and it is not jerky at all. IMO it is a near perfect automatic.
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No, but
Maybe they'll through a Nissan front facia on it and bring it over here. Wish in one hand and in the other...
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How are you liking the dct in the m2? That’s my main concern with the m3. I wasn’t super happy with that trans in the test drive
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I actually don't think this car is cool at all. It's questionable whether this green is pulled off on an RSR, it is most certainly not pulled off on this. The DUB chrome RAMZ are hideous. It's a Miami Vice version of an Audi? It's really just a garish GoRf Karmann Ghia.
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I need 295/35/18, doe. Which of course, isn't an option.troyguitar wrote: ↑Fri Feb 16, 2018 1:03 pm Looks like there might be a new tire option available soon:
http://www.hotrod.com/articles/generals ... -are-made/
http://generaltire.com/tires/performance/g-max-rs
ATTN OWNERS: 275/40/17 is one of the sizes being made.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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Tons o' fun. No issues. I like the distinct mechanical, almost loud, direct nature of it. A total contrast to the ZF8 in the M235i!! Get it, drive it, enjoy it.
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Akro prices their DP for this car at $3k through their local distributor (asked at the car show today). Once installed and tuned the warranty is gonzo. So that's a big commitment that I just can't justify. It would take a special person.Johnny_P wrote:He said it was $20k off original price, so I'm guessing he paid around 40 for it. Which is but it's a Golf R underneath the beetle exterior so even used it's more money than one of those brand new. IDK though, that plus a tune and downpipe and all it would be a rocket. Supposedly stage 2 gets you into the 11's.
20k off sounds a little stretched considering that the car is a special order. Doesn't make sense to me but i dont know.
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thanks!troyguitar wrote:Looks like there might be a new tire option available soon:
http://www.hotrod.com/articles/generals ... -are-made/
http://generaltire.com/tires/performance/g-max-rs
ATTN OWNERS: 275/40/17 is one of the sizes being made.
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Used doe. So $65k MSRP car, some farts, nobody knows it exists, and it's a non-desirable color to the general public. I could see getting this for $40-45k used.Tarspin wrote: ↑Fri Feb 16, 2018 4:12 pmAkro prices their DP for this car at $3k through their local distributor (asked at the car show today). Once installed and tuned the warranty is gonzo. So that's a big commitment that I just can't justify. It would take a special person.Johnny_P wrote:
He said it was $20k off original price, so I'm guessing he paid around 40 for it. Which is but it's a Golf R underneath the beetle exterior so even used it's more money than one of those brand new. IDK though, that plus a tune and downpipe and all it would be a rocket. Supposedly stage 2 gets you into the 11's.
20k off sounds a little stretched considering that the car is a special order. Doesn't make sense to me but i dont know.