Drove my lil bro from another mother's 1M

livethefunk · 09-25-2011, 04:52 PM

I saw the 1M on top gear (original BBC). the thing was a monster. If you haven't seen it on there yet check it out. Not gonna lie after watching it I was second guessing my Z purchase.

90 ST · 09-25-2011, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

I didn't even know he was looking, he mentioned it before, but tonight he shows up at a dinner part and hands me a BMW key. I instantly knew, fully loaded 1m, 151 miles on the odometer, burnt orange. I didn't give it the business, never reving past 5K. However here are a few driving impressions.

The steering is super light, compared to my Z I feel as if I could turn the wheel with one finger. Not saying light steering is good or bad, but definitely different. Also the steering wheel is very thick, I love it, something I'm going to have to search the aftermarket for to add to the Z.

The gearbox is smooth. The gates are close enough and engagement is smooth. The clutch is on the light side. One huge gripe I have with Nissan and Infiniti, the m6 gearbox is chunky and notchy under normal driving.

Power is linear, BMW has perfectly hidden the fact that this car is turboed. The revs come fast and it has an N/A feel to it.

Looks sexy as hell, the orange is the only color I'd want it in. However, and this may come off sounding biased. It is not as fast as my Z as my Z currently stands. I would guess that its faster than a stock Z. If I can punch out this 20 page paper early enough we're going to meet tomorrow for a photoshoot and maybe a fun run.

Overall a great car, much better than the 335i, granted it has the 335is motor, the suspension is stiff ride is a bit hard, there is no hiding this is a go car not a show car. I love the flared fenders and 19" wheels. However, I will say that for $55k I'm thrilled he bought it and not me. I'll definitely find a way to get behind the wheel of this thing more especially after its broken in.

The 135 has the same motor as the 335, the 1M shares the motor with the Z4 and has 40hp more then the 335/135. A friend of mine was going to trade in his M coupe, (M series Z4 hard top) for one, but gained a couple pounds and only 7 more HP.

Endgame · 09-25-2011, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

I'm pretty sure its not that simple, you would have to get M3 parts and alter them to fit the 135 to get the 1M. Also the heavy use of aluminum leads to a lighter weight, they weigh as much as us.

I really didn't care for the car but when you look at one and drive one you feel that it is something special. Its a real M car whereas the M3 and M5 are sell outs.

Umm.. 1m is not same weight as my Z; I am low 3200's; the 1M is 3350'ish.. And, I am just as quick, if not quicker than one without spending as much money while sounding much better!

The 1M is hawt though, and I strongly considered waiting for one, but opted for the Z instead. The Z is sexy looking while the 1M is ALL masculine looking; not sexy by any means. But that is not a bad thing for that car. If I were getting a Bimmer, it would be E92 M3; give me the high strung NA V8 over the turbo inline 6 please.

NYBladeZ · 09-25-2011, 06:17 PM

What a day, since none of us headed out to the 2 big meets in the area we decided to all meet up and have our own session. Drove an SMG e92 M3, the 1M again, a 335i sedan and a Lotus Elise supercharged.

I know I say this a lot, but I really really REALLY dislike the e92 M3. It is by far the largest of the list of cars and feels like it. The SMG is flawless but there is no driver input, if you take away the convenience argument and laziness factor all you have is that its faster. I know the SMG is faster even in the Z but its so boring and the inability to go from 6th to 3rd at the drop of a hat really blows. Cars should be limited by my abilities not the other way around. With that said the 1M is wonderful, it looks great and sounds pretty good too. I can't justify the price tag but for the exclusivity I guess its worth it. If it didn't cost so much I'd be in one but for a car that is literally double what I paid for my Z I will stay with my Z. Very torquey though. The 335i sedan is an A to B, BMW and not a car I would bother modding.

This brings me to the Lotus. Hands down the funnest car of the bunch. It is not realistic it is not comfortable, it is noisier than our Z but it is an absolute BLAST to drive. There is no excess with that car and I would only get one if I had $ laying around but when it comes to automotive toys, that's a great one to have. Pics will be up when my boy gets around to it. I have a few on my blackberry lemme see what I can do.

Endgame · 09-25-2011, 09:12 PM

PLZ post pics. The 1M is supposed to really have like 360/370 pound feet of torque; that is crazy!

The Lotus line is hard core. I also considered an Exige before getting the Z. It came down to the Z or Exige, but I could not sell my wife on that one. PICS!!

UNKNOWN_370 · 09-25-2011, 09:32 PM

FI is what attracts me to the 1m. The cost of modding a bimmer turns me away.

Red370 · 09-26-2011, 05:27 AM

Yeaahh... not sold on this

I'll take a Boss please.

UNKNOWN_370 · 09-26-2011, 10:40 AM

I'll TAKE THIS INSTEAD!

GTM 370Z TWIN TURBO START UP - YouTube

RoshDawg · 09-26-2011, 01:56 PM

Laguna seca BOSS is so sick. What about tt rs?

Red__Zed · 09-26-2011, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

FI is what attracts me to the 1m. The cost of modding a bimmer turns me away.

The FI bimmers are cheap to mod.

The things that confuse people are the general lack of cheap (cost and quality) parts on some of those platforms, and the fact that most of that crowd doesn't run knockoff parts

Jeffblue · 09-26-2011, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

The 335i sedan is an A to B, BMW and not a car I would bother modding.

1500 dollars = increase of over 100whp/tq.....359hp/380tq with a cobb AP stage1+ tune and a front mount intercooler.

2800 dollars (full bolt ons 370z)=320whp on an accurate dyno.

so you are saying spending 2800 dollars for 30whp is more worthwhile than 1500 dollars for 100whp?

toxik · 09-26-2011, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

The FI bimmers are cheap to mod.

The things that confuse people are the general lack of cheap (cost and quality) parts on some of those platforms, and the fact that most of that crowd doesn't run knockoff parts

Honestly, I think the price of most mods for the 370z isn't that cheap either. It's true for A LOT of other Nissan cars that get modded, but 370Z and GTR are in a pretty decent mod-price league.

Part of the reason why the aftermarket for BMWs is so expensive is due to them being higher priced luxury cars, a lot of owners are older and can afford the higher priced parts. Then you have a bunch of people that just want to impress others and tell them they bought some crazy expensive mod that they can't really afford.

You're not looking at the right numbers if you compare mods for the 370z to mods for FI BMWs, theyre actually very close in their price range.

Don't forget we have expensive parts too... akrapovic exhaust anyone? Doesn't mean you have to buy that particular one.

One_Quick_Z · 09-26-2011, 03:11 PM

Pics or it didnt happen

DAN

NYBladeZ · 09-26-2011, 03:43 PM

I have a few pics on my blackberry I'll upload them in class tonight, still finishing that paper, got caught up driving that Lotus I didn't bother finishing it.

280z/300zx · 09-26-2011, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Endgame

Umm.. 1m is not same weight as my Z; I am low 3200's; the 1M is 3350'ish.. And, I am just as quick, if not quicker than one without spending as much money while sounding much better!
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I could be wrong but isn't the 1M good for like 12.8-12.9 in the 1/4 while the Z is only good for 13.1-13.3? I'm not saying the extra cost justifies the slight gains in speed but I'm not sure I would say the Z is just as quick or quicker.

09-25-2011, 06:17 PM	#34 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	What a day, since none of us headed out to the 2 big meets in the area we decided to all meet up and have our own session. Drove an SMG e92 M3, the 1M again, a 335i sedan and a Lotus Elise supercharged. I know I say this a lot, but I really really REALLY dislike the e92 M3. It is by far the largest of the list of cars and feels like it. The SMG is flawless but there is no driver input, if you take away the convenience argument and laziness factor all you have is that its faster. I know the SMG is faster even in the Z but its so boring and the inability to go from 6th to 3rd at the drop of a hat really blows. Cars should be limited by my abilities not the other way around. With that said the 1M is wonderful, it looks great and sounds pretty good too. I can't justify the price tag but for the exclusivity I guess its worth it. If it didn't cost so much I'd be in one but for a car that is literally double what I paid for my Z I will stay with my Z. Very torquey though. The 335i sedan is an A to B, BMW and not a car I would bother modding. This brings me to the Lotus. Hands down the funnest car of the bunch. It is not realistic it is not comfortable, it is noisier than our Z but it is an absolute BLAST to drive. There is no excess with that car and I would only get one if I had $ laying around but when it comes to automotive toys, that's a great one to have. Pics will be up when my boy gets around to it. I have a few on my blackberry lemme see what I can do. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

09-26-2011, 05:27 AM	#37 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 295	Yeaahh... not sold on this I'll take a Boss please. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

09-26-2011, 01:56 PM	#39 (permalink)
RoshDawg Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: NM / CA Posts: 981 Drives: '13 911 C2S Rep Power: 14	Laguna seca BOSS is so sick. What about tt rs? __________________ \| EVO X MR \| '11 WRX STI \| 370Z SPRT \| 911 (991) C2S \|

09-26-2011, 03:11 PM	#43 (permalink)
One_Quick_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seneca Il Posts: 1,374 Drives: 10 Civic EX Sedan Rep Power: 218	Pics or it didnt happen DAN __________________ -My BRZ with exhaust will decimate all if we overnight parts from Japan- 10 Civic EX Sedan- Current Daily

09-26-2011, 03:43 PM	#44 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	I have a few pics on my blackberry I'll upload them in class tonight, still finishing that paper, got caught up driving that Lotus I didn't bother finishing it. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

09-25-2011, 04:52 PM	#31 (permalink)
livethefunk Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: ohio Posts: 62 Drives: 09 370z Touring Rep Power: 13	I saw the 1M on top gear (original BBC). the thing was a monster. If you haven't seen it on there yet check it out. Not gonna lie after watching it I was second guessing my Z purchase.

09-25-2011, 09:12 PM	#35 (permalink)
Endgame A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,613 Drives: Nothing Now! Rep Power: 223	PLZ post pics. The 1M is supposed to really have like 360/370 pound feet of torque; that is crazy! The Lotus line is hard core. I also considered an Exige before getting the Z. It came down to the Z or Exige, but I could not sell my wife on that one. PICS!!

09-25-2011, 09:32 PM	#36 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14857	FI is what attracts me to the 1m. The cost of modding a bimmer turns me away.

09-26-2011, 10:40 AM	#38 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14857	I'll TAKE THIS INSTEAD! GTM 370Z TWIN TURBO START UP - YouTube

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