Check this out. Is this old news that was discussed over the weekend already?

http://www.acura-cl.com/ubb/Forum8/HTML/000218.html

Just saw this in the black market, what up Tom? How are you going to represent the M3 voice of reason without ACTUALLY having an m3?

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The one thing that unites all human beings, regardless of age, gender, religion, economic status or ethnic background, is that deep down inside, we ALL believe that we are above average drivers.

 

I vaguely remember him saying something about gettin' an E46 M3.

[This message has been edited by GoldTypeS (edited 06-04-2001).]

 

that a baby tom!

there was one out at the street races the other night

 

Forgive my ignorance, but e46 is the 2001 m3 correct?



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The one thing that unites all human beings, regardless of age, gender, religion, economic status or ethnic background, is that deep down inside, we ALL believe that we are above average drivers.

 

That's right, I decided to do it.

I was gonna wait to see what happens with the M3 GT, but decided against it.

I've been on the list for quite a while now, and my number will soon be up



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99 M3
dead CL-S

Tom2: The Voice Of Reason and Captain of the Bullshit Police.

 

You are correct

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'98 Dakar Yellow ///M3
Surprise @ Forums atwww.BMWExperience.com
0-60 5.53 sec G-Tech
Picture here

 

Alright there Tommy, much props to ya. Your current m3 only has 11k miles on it, wow, very low. Whats the new m3 gonna run you? 55?

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http://albums.photopoint.com/j/Album...513&a=12224080
The one thing that unites all human beings, regardless of age, gender, religion, economic status or ethnic background, is that deep down inside, we ALL believe that we are above average drivers.

 

Tom,
What is the deal with the M3 GT, whats going to be different about it? Thanks

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- 2001 Cl-S Silver/Ebony
- Comptech Headers
- Comptech Exhaust
- Comptech Air Filter
- Comptech Sway Bars
- Comptech Springs
- Koni Shocks
- Alpine IVA-C800
- Alpine NVE-N852A
- MB Quart Highs
- 2 JL 10"
- MV DVD Player
- 20% Llumar Charcoal Tint
- PIAA 19224 Road Lamps
- Solaris 9005 High Beams

 

V8 Power!

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'98 Dakar Yellow ///M3
Surprise @ Forums atwww.BMWExperience.com
0-60 5.53 sec G-Tech
Picture here

 

Tom,

I thought you didnt like the way the E46 M3 Revved too high to get all of its power?

Spiro



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Black/Black 2001 CL-S
Random Technology Cat
RED AEM CAI
Polarg M6 Roadlamps

 

Also its light weight... Hey Tom, what color you getting.. I want a silver... waiting to see if I get laid off.Lets hope not.. As anybody seen the colored stiching on the leather.. think it would be nice...



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01- Acura CL silver 3.2-s
20% tint 35%front window
Bose Mods.. Mod's to come headers and springs

 

That still bothers me. My M3 feels like it has more power down low than the new M3. But I have now spent enough time in the new M3 to get a good enough feel for the car, and it is growing on me. Besides, once the tach starts to climb, the high end power is waaaaay more than in my car. But I do wish they would have dialed in a bit more low end torque.

Also, I honestly feel that the E36 M3 can outhandle the E46 M3. The 46 just has a heavier feel to it.

I'd love to see one of the major mags do a handling contest between the two. A while back, Car and Driver picked the M3 as the best handling car at any price. I can see the article headline now-- "Can the new M3 dethrone the old handling king?" Now that would be an awesome magazine test. Graviil would love it!


jrod178,

If the M3 GT does in fact make it to the USA, it will most definitely be an 8 cylinder. BMW insists that they'll bring it here, but only time will tell for sure. If they do, I have no doubts that it will be a 12 second car without any mods. But it will probably lose a little of the handling prowess, due to the heavier engine upsetting the overall balance of the car.



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99 M3
dead CL-S

Tom2: The Voice Of Reason and Captain of the Bullshit Police.

 

Yeah but the E46 looks so bad ass. As far as torque is concerned..imagine getting a supercharger for that thing? Are they in the process of making a SC for the new M3?

Spiro

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Black/Black 2001 CL-S
Random Technology Cat
RED AEM CAI
Polarg M6 Roadlamps

 

I'm sure the Dinan engineers along with ESS engineers are cooking something in their evil pot.

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Surprise @ Forums atwww.BMWExperience.com
0-60 5.53 sec G-Tech
Picture here

 

I think Tom2 heard tire squealing and just wanted to make sure none of our CLs would be catching him anytime soon...

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2001 Cl-S Black on Black with Navigation
Black Tint all around (15%~45%)
Weapon-R Dragon Filter
Weapon-R Coil-Overs
Koni Adjustable Struts
Comptech Sway Bars
Comptech Headers (hehehe...I got something for you drchang!!)
14.698 @95.977mph....Sears Point Raceway.I think I need a Level 10 Torque Converter!!
Yes, I know I'm going to hell for wasting gas on Civics....

 

I'm going to pick up my M3 on Saturday, if it's the right one. I went twice already but it had options I didn't want, and didn't have the options I wanted. Cabon Black with Black all leather int.

 

Now when you say V8 power is it safe to assume that it will get the M5 engine. I used to have a 97 M3, great car! This M3 GT is really starting to spark my interest.

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- 2001 Cl-S Silver/Ebony
- Comptech Headers
- Comptech Exhaust
- Comptech Air Filter
- Comptech Sway Bars
- Comptech Springs
- Koni Shocks
- Alpine IVA-C800
- Alpine NVE-N852A
- MB Quart Highs
- 2 JL 10"
- MV DVD Player
- 20% Llumar Charcoal Tint
- PIAA 19224 Road Lamps
- Solaris 9005 High Beams

 

The problem is no one seems to know if the GT is coming to America.

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Blk/Ebony CL-S
Blk/Blk M3 coming soon

 

Spidy, I NEED A RIDE!!! Hook me up!



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2001 Satin Silver Cl Type S.
Go some stuff
14.302 @98.69 Carlsbad Raceway 4/29/01
My Car

CLpower has a 1st Gen 3.0 CL

 

Let me break it in first so we can really see what it can do. I'll email you.

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Blk/Ebony CL-S
Blk/Blk M3 coming soon