330i in chennai

ajmat · 25th May 2005, 08:50

No - this is a black 330, 4 door - if you check out the Bangalore Speed run video clips, it might be there

nitrous · 25th May 2005, 09:07

guys,only sideways can clarify your doubts. try pmming him.

Revvmaster · 26th May 2005, 07:13

Maverick... check the telltale signs of any M car. A deep front spoiler with cutouts and foglamps, a bulge on the bonnet, the oval M-style door mirrors, the tiny boot-lip spoiler and yes, those glorious stainless steel 4 exhaust tips.

Even if one of these is missing, chances are you haven't seen an M. In this case the M3. Even if all have been replicated, most replicas miss out a critical part. The M-style door mirrors.

Revv

ajmat · 26th May 2005, 13:23

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Originally Posted by Maverick5490

Dear Revvmaster,
.. and i can distinguish the M cars with the ordinary..

...........with a blindfold on, I dare say

Revvmaster · 26th May 2005, 17:23

Haha.. .my apologies Maverick. I am sure you can distinguish one, there's no doubt. Its just that, sometimes even pros tend to overlook certain aspects, which i have personally learnt the hard way as well. Lol.

Either ways, you should post your experience in the E46 M3. Was it the manual or the SMG-II version? Would love to hear a bit on it.

Revv

Maverick5490 · 26th May 2005, 18:39

ya revvmaster.. even pros can overlook at times.. like there is this one blue E 39 complete with M kit and even the side flanks.. but what gives it all away has to be the exhausts.. u just cant duplicate that.. I hae been in both the manual one as wel as the SMG M3 E46.. what i can say bout them is that they take ur breath away.. the acceleration is phenomenal.. it is difficult to drive the SMG.. u really have to get used to it to experience the best.. and at times the gear shift gets to hard.. the manual is much better.. but then it all depends on the driver.. and the roads.. also the ride is very hard.. what can one expect with 245/40 at front and 275/35 at rear.. and yes i can recognize these beasts with a blindfold on!!

Regards,
Maverick

Mpower · 26th May 2005, 18:49

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Originally Posted by Maverick5490

.. what can one expect with 245/40 at front and 275/35 at rear.. and yes i can recognize these beasts with a

Those boots cant be stock. E46 runs 225s front and 255 rears on 18" wheels.

Maverick5490 · 26th May 2005, 19:29

HI M power.. i am reffering to the M3 here.. they come with very low profile tires..

Mpower · 26th May 2005, 21:46

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Originally Posted by Maverick5490

HI M power.. i am reffering to the M3 here.. they come with very low profile tires..

I was refering to the M3 as well.....my E36M3 has 225 fronts and 245 Pilot Sport rears on 17" rims.
Even the M3 CSL only has 235/35 ZR 19 at the front and 265/30 ZR 19 at the rear

mahi0375 · 26th May 2005, 22:00

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25th May 2005, 08:50	#16
ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 14,866 Thanked: 27,980 Times View My Garage	No - this is a black 330, 4 door - if you check out the Bangalore Speed run video clips, it might be there
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25th May 2005, 09:07	#17
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	guys,only sideways can clarify your doubts. try pmming him.
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26th May 2005, 07:13	#18
Revvmaster Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,190 Thanked: 95 Times	Maverick... check the telltale signs of any M car. A deep front spoiler with cutouts and foglamps, a bulge on the bonnet, the oval M-style door mirrors, the tiny boot-lip spoiler and yes, those glorious stainless steel 4 exhaust tips. Even if one of these is missing, chances are you haven't seen an M. In this case the M3. Even if all have been replicated, most replicas miss out a critical part. The M-style door mirrors. Revv
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26th May 2005, 17:23	#20
Revvmaster Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,190 Thanked: 95 Times	Haha.. .my apologies Maverick. I am sure you can distinguish one, there's no doubt. Its just that, sometimes even pros tend to overlook certain aspects, which i have personally learnt the hard way as well. Lol. Either ways, you should post your experience in the E46 M3. Was it the manual or the SMG-II version? Would love to hear a bit on it. Revv
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26th May 2005, 18:39	#21
Maverick5490 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Thane Posts: 1,464 Thanked: 1,818 Times View My Garage	ya revvmaster.. even pros can overlook at times.. like there is this one blue E 39 complete with M kit and even the side flanks.. but what gives it all away has to be the exhausts.. u just cant duplicate that.. I hae been in both the manual one as wel as the SMG M3 E46.. what i can say bout them is that they take ur breath away.. the acceleration is phenomenal.. it is difficult to drive the SMG.. u really have to get used to it to experience the best.. and at times the gear shift gets to hard.. the manual is much better.. but then it all depends on the driver.. and the roads.. also the ride is very hard.. what can one expect with 245/40 at front and 275/35 at rear.. and yes i can recognize these beasts with a blindfold on!! Regards, Maverick
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26th May 2005, 19:29	#23
Maverick5490 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Thane Posts: 1,464 Thanked: 1,818 Times View My Garage	HI M power.. i am reffering to the M3 here.. they come with very low profile tires..
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