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To be fair, the GT4 is an ultra low production model and the 5th such Cayman (base, S, R, GTS). The Cayman has been around since 2006. I'm sure the anticipation is felt by those hardcore enthusiasts that will be able to get their hands on one (GT4) at launch.
The M2 is brand new, a model presumably harking back to the old ways of the Motorsport division. I'd think there'd be more hype leading up to its grand arrival.
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Are you a current GT3 owner. If not, you're extremely lucky.
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To those who think that an M2 release may suck: an M2 release is a mathematically defined region of car world spacetime exhibiting such a strong gravitational pull that no particle or electromagnetic radiation can escape from it. The theory of general BMW relativity predicts that a sufficiently compact mass can deform car world spacetime to form an M2.
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I also sat down for a chat with Porsche. I had the certainty of securing a slot for a Cayman GT4 (#2 on the list) and they were prepared to take over the 1M. I cancelled the 'window of opportunity' (high GT4 demand) after my wife and daughter talked me out of the GT4 idea (and keeping my 1M + adding a GT4 would imply managing 4 cars). They both like the 1M more than I realized. Here's Advevo taking his 1M out for a drive. Let's admit it: the majority of us can't drive that way, or don't even dare to do so under those treacherous winter circumstances (the roads are empty for a reason):
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This week's "defend BMW" crown shall be bestowed upon W///.
Adem1534 is a close 2nd, usually telling me to chill and quit poking the Kermit Man into spilling more details. You 2 should get free M2s for your efforts. I gave up long ago and will continue to rant, apologies not, in advance! Boss driving by AdvEvo, thanks Artemis for posting!! Focker out |
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Regardless, go enjoy your cars and come back when the M2 is released. Thanks Focker
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These folks, like me, aren't interested in a fast GT (i.e. M4), but rather, a properly balanced driver's car... something you can reliably auto-cross or track from the factory... something missing entirely from the existing stable. Let me be clear, I am unabashedly a kool-aid drinking BMW fan and Iove my 1M, my X3 and the long list of BMW's that preceded them... but I've driven an Cayman S and I know that the grass is pretty darn green on that side of the fence. I understand that BMW can't be everything to everyone one (and that this forum may not be a statistically relevant portion of its base)... but BMW is synonymous with motorsports, servicing this constituency should be important! |
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I have had a gt3 997 mk2. But sold after 2 years. To much understeer for me.
But the Porsche quality was awesome. If you came off the track the car felt ever better then new. The build quality is out of this world! if you come off the track with a Bmw m car you always feel some new sounds and you feel the bushes gets more play etc. I have also test driven an m4 not a hair on my body wants that car to big for me. Maybe as a family car an m3. But then it s to much the same layout for me. Front engine rwd drive. In 2014 I have sold my black 1m could get a good price for it. I have an new Audi rs3 on order for a family car. Quattro 4wd for daily use and some 4wd drifts in the snow. I am not a big Audi fan but it s a nice family car which gives some fun on the family trip also I am interested In a gt4 but only for track day use. No registration plate. When the m2 comes and it brings same amount of fun as the 1m coupe I might trade my 1m coupe for one. Time will tell! |
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To me, the ultimate garage would be my E92, a GT4 and an F80.
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The 1M was only MADE for fun....the M2 is being properly engineered and developed----which means it will probably be a better overall car; but not more fun. I am, however, very confused about how you thought a 997 GT3 had too much understeer....shocked really! do you think it maybe didn't suit your driving style? I've never heard that before, man! |
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What do you mean? Understeer was one of the main things Porsche addressed in moving from the 997 to the 991 body style. Very light front end so you needed to get some weight on it to avoid understeer. But it was still there a bit.
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I like to steer with the rear end on throttle. Gt3 would give to much under steer. When you lift off the throttle mid corner a gt3 rear end would come sideways.
Gt3 was always under steer or to much oversteer angle when lift off throttle! I like to balance on under and oversteer and play with the throttle or left foot brake mid corner. The 1m is a dream car to do that stuff! I even doubt a cayman gt4 can do That so nicely because of the engine weight lying on the rear axle. Last edited by Advevo; 03-16-2015 at 07:53 AM.. |
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Also, the reason why older 911s particularly the 930 Turbos (The Widow Maker) were harder to drive was of what you just described. People would make the mistake of lifting off the throttle mid corner (like you can do in a front engined car like your 1M) and since the car is rear engined, the rear would step out real quick---like throwing a hammer. With the Cayman, the engine weight is not lying on the rear axle like the 911, it is in front of the rear axle. |
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hahahaha!!! thank god someone finally said this!!! I call this dude "scott27". to put this very simply, I can afford an M4, don't want one because they are huge, I have a 235i so I expect the M2 to step it up a lot and it seems on a daily basis I am being let down because of f'ing marketing. do you think I care about that? first it was the engine, then we had to focus on weight but wait...no cf roof?? oh...that's ok right? (still not sure why this is...or is the part where the entry level M car and affordibality comes into play??) I don't want an entry level M car, I want a drivers car that we all know BMW can make. lastly the indi color thing...the bland offerings that are put out need work. to be fair I am a fan of SO/AY/YMB, but with SO already gone I'm sure somehow we won't get anything nearly as good. Especially knowing two confirmed already and unfortunately the blue isn't for everyone and I don't care for it either. having the option to go individual would be something I would jump all over, no questions asked. but as expected, I see #27 has chimed in again letting everyone know why this wouldn't be a good idea.... cripes. |
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http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...led-on-may-16/
Well, this is good to know!! I bet it will be much more refined, I'm excited for it. It's going to be smaller. Last edited by Adem1534; 03-16-2015 at 08:22 AM.. |
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It's being built on the ATS platform, so it should be a bit smaller than the mustang. I think it'll be awesome. The SS will be a beast.
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