That's not what I said. Because cars of this caliber are so much more capable than 99.9% of their owners, you'll rarely find someone who can push the car to it's limit, even drivers in these video comparisons. These videos really come down to the ability of that person and their comfort in each car. For this video, that driver was able to drive the M2 faster than the GT350 at that track.Thats a bit of a exaggeration. Just because the cars are more capable then the drivers doesn't make all cars equal.
What happens is the M2 kills the GT350 at the beginning because the GT350 isn't geared for launching from a standing start. Then once the GT350 gets into its power band it accelerates harder than the M2 and passes it. That's why the GT350 has a higher trap speed, but might not be far ahead or even win a drag race.It must have been a short, tight track for the M2 to not be killed by the GT350.
The drag race was strange, considering the trap speed of the 350 is nearly 9 mph higher. I'd expect bus lengths difference.
Grab you some screen shots at the links below.No kidding, people think they bitch too much about problems here. :lol:
I've heard of the pulling to the right issue and the software fix, but not the numerous lemoned cars or the claim that BMW is somehow limiting suspension warranties etc.
Lol... Yea it does sound like rich people bitching till you drive a fugged up one. Freakn annoying as hell pull on a 60k+ car?First time I've heard of this as well and bimmerpost has a knack for blowing things out of proportion!
People that buy these to track are the ones noticing. Two in Texas I know of both track cars. Second one was bought with KW2 coilovers (factory option specifically for tracking).I'm still on the BMW forums daily and I've never heard of this reaching numerous lemoned cars or BMW denying a suspension warranty at 2k miles. :shrug:
Do you have any links for this?
It might be, but it is one boxy, ugly car. Looks like most econ-box cars out there. Come on, guys buy them 'cause they think they're cool driving a bimmer. No style at all. And besides, it's a "kids" car.I love the GT350 and I wouldn't ever trade it for an M2 but this is an absolutely ridiculous statement. It's a good and surprisingly engaging car.
I quite like it's looks. In person it has presenceIt might be, but it is one boxy, ugly car. Looks like most econ-box cars out there. Come on, guys buy them 'cause they think they're cool driving a bimmer. No style at all. And besides, it's a "kids" car.
Me too. Also quite a bit smaller which for me is a positive.I quite like it's looks. In person it has presence
Or maybe because they actually like different thing than you and like how it looks. Plus it is still 2-300 pounds lighter and smaller than a GT350. You can tune them cheap, thrown on some coil overs, wider tires and you have a pretty nice track car/DD for around 60k.It might be, but it is one boxy, ugly car. Looks like most econ-box cars out there. Come on, guys buy them 'cause they think they're cool driving a bimmer. No style at all. And besides, it's a "kids" car.
Just watch the guys facial expressions when he drives the GT350 vs the M2. He admits to being a BMW guy, thought he was going to like the BMW better (admits the engine 'notes' are "underwhelming". Then he actually drives the Shelby...all smiles.1-0 to a naturally aspirated stick shift Mustang. A turbo auto may be 0.4 second quicker round a track but who cares, it's about how the car makes you feel.
My GT350 was on track with an M2, NJMP Lightning and the M2 seemed a little faster around the track.
I didn't talk with the owner, but the car had a bilstien banner across the top of the windshield and was on pilot sport cup 2s. They are not the stock tire, correct?
This was in the instructor run group where I am not qualified to drive. A friend of mine was driving, he is very good and was not driving 10/10, maybe not even 9/10s as it isn't his car.
Obviously I have no idea how hard the M2 driver was driving.
Agreed I like small cars. I see video off my car on the track when I pass people it looks like a land yachtMe too. Also quite a bit smaller which for me is a positive.