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      06-16-2014, 03:58 PM   #23
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Thanks Sam for the more in depth review of the MT and the back to back comparison of the passive and active suspension. To me, it confirms that my choices are the right ones for me. Thanks again!
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Wow Sakhir Orange looks absolutely amazing.

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      06-16-2014, 03:59 PM   #25
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I wish I was there...wonder what the lap times were. RA is one of my favorites
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      06-16-2014, 04:17 PM   #26
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Very good review and fresh perspectives on the car. Thanks!
Fresh in what sense? He says the car is BAD ASS just like everyone else that lays their hands on it.
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      06-16-2014, 04:36 PM   #27
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Sam, when we will have answers to the questions members provided in that previous thread?
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      06-16-2014, 04:41 PM   #28
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omg the pics are beautiful

Sakhir Orange is beautiful and so is MG...

in a week from right now I'll be in my AW M4 f* I can't wait
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      06-16-2014, 05:44 PM   #29
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E46 is sitting pretty high. Transit spacers left in place?
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      06-16-2014, 06:10 PM   #30
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Now I want a new 4-dr too!
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      06-16-2014, 06:16 PM   #31
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Awesome! Austin Yellow looks so good on that coupe.
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      06-16-2014, 06:58 PM   #32
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Great write-up!!!

I hate seeing pictures of SO cars as it makes me want to change my order

I get to the track 10 to 12 days a year and, like others have suggested, easily go 2 seasons without replacing rotors. The claim that the rotors get replaced daily is either incorrect, an exaggeration for dramatic impact by the person who said it, or there is something fundamentally wrong with the rotors
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      06-16-2014, 07:07 PM   #33
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Great & balanced review!
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      06-16-2014, 07:18 PM   #34
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Apparently this car can wear puke green well. Just can't pick a bad color for the new M3. Amazing pictures. Would have been nice to see black and silverstone represented, but I can cope.
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      06-16-2014, 07:18 PM   #35
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"Buy one, enjoy it at the track and make sure you opt for the superb carbon ceramic brakes."

I would have gotten the brakes if they had not used up all their supplies on the press cars.
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      06-16-2014, 07:27 PM   #36
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      06-16-2014, 08:03 PM   #37
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is the mineral white?
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      06-16-2014, 08:06 PM   #38
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is the mineral white?
That looks like MW to me but hard to say for sure... the lines on the car are very apparent (and MW is better than AW at showing lines) and the overall hue would suggest it is. Hard to say as I always have a hard time with telling them apart in pics. In real life it is easier (although in some light they are still pretty darn close).
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      06-16-2014, 08:10 PM   #39
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Pretty sure that's alpine white
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      06-16-2014, 08:18 PM   #40
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Fantastic review and great news about the manual tranny.
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      06-16-2014, 08:36 PM   #41
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I really appreciate the thoughtful, informative and articulate review Sam.
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      06-16-2014, 08:46 PM   #42
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Well-written article, thanks for sharing your thoughts.

I know it's hard to tell without solid data but in your estimation were the cars affected by heat soak? I ask because BMW sacrificed intercooler efficiency for throttle response and I'm not sure how well the cars will perform consistently in hot climates.
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      06-16-2014, 08:57 PM   #43
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Those picture are absolutely stunning

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      06-16-2014, 09:25 PM   #44
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