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E46 M3 vs C-biscuit

Old Oct 31, 2005 | 06:38 PM
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E46 M3 vs C-biscuit

I was pulling out of my neighborhood and a Laguna Seca Blue M3 pulls out ahead of me. Instantly I knew what was about to take place. He was turning in the same Direction I was going to turn so it was working out perfectly. Here's where things get sour, we sit at this this stop sign for about 3 minutes, he's talking on his cell not paying attention. So finally I pop it in N and rev so he'll take notice. He does. He finds and opening and smashes out, I do the following as well. we come to a light and I'm stuck behind the M3 again. Except this time when it turns green he launches but the entire time I am right there about a car behind, I move over to the left lane and we are side by side, finally when in 3rd I pull away from him no problem.

after I passed him he kept following me for about 4-5 miles and then a Porsche Carrera got involve, things were just starting to get fun when we hit the horrible snowbird / oldfolk traffic of Palm Desert. I am pumped on what could be Neighborly rivalry, and also pumped that I didn't buy an M3 a couple months ago (almost did- Laguna Seca) However the M3 was extremely Loud but it just didn't seem to move. The engine sounded great but the movement certainly wasn't impressive. I was impressed by my C32 in 3rd. Maybe it was just one of those good days that the car just wants go - c32-biscuit

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Old Oct 31, 2005 | 07:01 PM
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Old Oct 31, 2005 | 08:00 PM
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Old Oct 31, 2005 | 08:15 PM
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Old Oct 31, 2005 | 08:56 PM
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What else is new, right? My buddy (trekman, with a C32) and I (E46 M3) always go at it with the same results everytime. I don't think trekman has ever seen the rear side of my car. I don't know why we always go at it since I always know the results!
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Old Oct 31, 2005 | 08:56 PM
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Old Oct 31, 2005 | 09:21 PM
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What else is new, right? My buddy (trekman, with a C32) and I (E46 M3) always go at it with the same results everytime. I don't think trekman has ever seen the rear side of my car. I don't know why we always go at it since I always know the results!
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dude, are you actually a C32 owner?
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Old Oct 31, 2005 | 09:37 PM
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dude, are you actually a C32 owner?
No, I don't own a C32, but I'm a big fan. One of my close friends owns one. I have an M3.
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Old Oct 31, 2005 | 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by IdriveFast
dude, are you actually a C32 owner?
he said his friend with the C32 hasnt seen the back of his M3 since the c32 is always in front...why does it matter if he does/doesnt own a c32
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Old Oct 31, 2005 | 09:54 PM
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I'm not sweatin' it....I knew I'd be getting heat somewhere. I am an M3 owner and I love my car. I also love the C32/C55, and the E55! There is nothing wrong with liking both brands IMO. I truly appreciate both.
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Old Oct 31, 2005 | 11:16 PM
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sup itcrashed how are you today? How is the M3? anyways his car is fast and I Love both cars. so be nice
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Old Oct 31, 2005 | 11:29 PM
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sup itcrashed how are you today? How is the M3? anyways his car is fast and I Love both cars. so be nice
whats up trekman - i'm developing that $60k itch again. they're only supposed to come back every 4 to 5 years, but mine is returning every year!
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Old Oct 31, 2005 | 11:55 PM
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what are you looking at? your so crazy
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Old Nov 1, 2005 | 12:01 AM
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Originally Posted by YeeHaw
he said his friend with the C32 hasnt seen the back of his M3 since the c32 is always in front...why does it matter if he does/doesnt own a c32
it was just the last thing i expected to hear an M3 owner say.
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Old Nov 1, 2005 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by IdriveFast
it was just the last thing i expected to hear an M3 owner say.
not all M3 owners are like M&M, there are a lot of Cool M3 owners out there, but there are a lot of imature kids even in this forum. "just in general"
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Old Nov 1, 2005 | 01:17 PM
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off the subject -

hey Trekman - I was considering the TSW 19" Bremmas and almost ordered them last week, however my concerns are if they rub and also I keep getting huge differences in pricing from diffrent retailers, the lowest has been $1739 from eurotek and local vendors as well. Can you post some pics of your car or send some to me via email - vic32amg@hotmail.com - - we have the same color and etc just wanted to see how they look -

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Old Nov 1, 2005 | 01:20 PM
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I would do a test... but I need another driver in the M3 since I wanna drive the C32, ha ha ha....
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Old Nov 1, 2005 | 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by vic32amg
hey Trekman - I was considering the TSW 19" Bremmas and almost ordered them last week, however my concerns are if they rub and also I keep getting huge differences in pricing from diffrent retailers, the lowest has been $1739 from eurotek and local vendors as well. Can you post some pics of your car or send some to me via email - vic32amg@hotmail.com - - we have the same color and etc just wanted to see how they look -

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I would send you some pics today after work. I did have a rubbing problem that was fix with some shaving and grinding, you might not have this problem it just depends on the car. euroteck or evosport have the TSW I would check with both.
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Old Nov 1, 2005 | 03:40 PM
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I'm not sweatin' it....I knew I'd be getting heat somewhere. I am an M3 owner and I love my car. I also love the C32/C55, and the E55! There is nothing wrong with liking both brands IMO. I truly appreciate both.
spoken like a true car enthusiast !! A+ in my books. Both car's are awesome machines. I'll be glad to own any of the 2 :v
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Old Nov 1, 2005 | 07:25 PM
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Old Nov 1, 2005 | 08:24 PM
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clean.

stock hieght - Very clean - lower = Perfect. One of my local vendors offered to powder coat the same wheels to match those of the SL65 - $150 ea. wheel. I think that would look great. It's nice to see exactly what my car looks like with mods I want to do. Looks clean, thanks for posting the pic.

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Old Nov 1, 2005 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by vic32amg
stock hieght - Very clean - lower = Perfect. One of my local vendors offered to powder coat the same wheels to match those of the SL65 - $150 ea. wheel. I think that would look great. It's nice to see exactly what my car looks like with mods I want to do. Looks clean, thanks for posting the pic.

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That doesen't look that bad for 19s with stock suspension-at least from the picture. I wonder if I could get away with 18' Bremmas and keep stock suspension without it looking a little odd? Anyway, didnt mean to get off topic. I love the E46 M3 and almost bought one. I am happy with my C32 though and look forward to meeting up with an M3 at a stoplight someday!
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Old Nov 1, 2005 | 09:59 PM
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Vic check with frankw he is doing a group buy and the same rims for $799 not sure of the price, but they can paint the center black or something. check on the W203 forum.

I'm shopping for Coilovers so thats my next mod.
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Old Nov 1, 2005 | 10:00 PM
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Hey Wawy, I just picked up 18" Bremmas today. I will be putting them on this weekend as they will be my winter wheels. I can send you pics if you like.
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whats up trekman - i'm developing that $60k itch again. they're only supposed to come back every 4 to 5 years, but mine is returning every year!
LOL I get the itch every six months

In the last 2 years ive had R33 GTR Skyline, R34 GTR skyline, 350z and now a C32. My wife is pushing towards a CL55 (01 model year).....
God knows how much money ive lost
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