Road and Track head to head: M2 Competition vs 2019 SS 1LE - Page 3

TrackClub · 10-22-2018, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by zr1chris

Anyone know what issues have the pre-refresh 1LE? Ive seen articles online but would like a hard copy.

Search Motor Trend Best Drivers Car as SS 1le took part in it.

TrackClub · 10-22-2018, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by LS3JM

Quick question at getting “full power” said by OP.
How do I engage PTM? I know how to switch to Track. Thank for any replies.

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=496996

Go to the very first post on the very first page of thr above thread as it clarifies all about various modes et al. Full power is not available unless one runs the car with all off, or in Comp Mode (old tech), or PTM Race (new tech).

TrackClub · 10-22-2018, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MATTY-1LE

i believe the M2 actually had superior tires. So its more of the other way around

G3s are far superior over Pilot Super Sports.
So yes better tires would close the gap some for sure.

But that would add even more cost to the M2.
And it already sits in a ZL1 price category...a car it couldnt remotely touch no matter what tires one put on it.

I have met a few M2s at various tracks over the past 2 years on various rubber and it is no contest.
Competition model will up the game for sure. But for a price of a ZL1, which makes little sense to me performance wise.

Idyll · 10-22-2018, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by MAGAUSA

So happy my front end doesn't look like that. I wouldn't buy these new Camaros. I never thought I'd buy one in the first place and did because the 17s performed and looked good. The aesthetics of the new ones are just awful. Nothing flows off that front end.

I've been away from the forum for awhile, but see people are still whining about the front bumper.

I walked through the lots of a closed dealership yesterday with my gf and stopped in front of a '19 and an '18 side by side and asked her which one she liked better. She picked the '19. Then I told her about everyone on this forum crying over the new front bumper and bowtie design and she didn't get it.

A ognuno il suo.

TrackClub · 10-22-2018, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by TX Stig

I've been away from the forum for awhile, but see people are still whining about the front bumper.

I walked through the lots of a closed dealership yesterday with my gf and stopped in front of a '19 and an '18 side by side and asked her which one she liked better. She picked the '19. Then I told her about everyone on this forum crying over the new front bumper and bowtie design and she didn't get it.

A ognuno il suo.

Is that her in your sig pic?

Idyll · 10-22-2018, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TrackClub

Is that her in your sig pic?

Could've been 15 years ago.

50MileSmile · 10-22-2018, 01:04 PM

I traded my ‘18 M2 for an ‘18 1LE and a big check from the Chevy dealer. I’ve been really happy with that swap, and I’ve never looked back. The R&T article explains some of the reasons why.

BTW, since I did that deal less than 5 months ago, my former M2 has gone through at least 2 more owners. (I’ve lost track of the car...)

zr1chris · 10-22-2018, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by TrackClub

Search Motor Trend Best Drivers Car as SS 1le took part in it.

Thanks for this. Found it. Ordered a copy off eBay.

BrianF · 10-22-2018, 03:09 PM

I think the comp package was supposed to address some of the issues that M owners were having, i.e. the M2 didn't feel like an M car and had lots of nannies. I was not feeling like the stripped down throw back to the older M3s.

My buddies has a 2017 M3 Comp and another friend has a 2017 M2. I like to poke the the M2 guy with his car being heavier, slower (my opinion uglier) then the 4 door family M3.

50MileSmile · 10-22-2018, 03:21 PM

But at least your friend’s M2 has the worst, most annoying ride in the history of BMW...

Chevmaro · 10-22-2018, 03:59 PM

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=602644 Here is the article from Road & Track

cbr1100xx · 10-22-2018, 04:11 PM

My neighbor has a blue M2. He's a nice guy and keeps it immaculate. He came from an S3 and was even looking at Mustang GT 350s. I asked how the ride quality is the M2 and he said, "It's firm. You kinda get used to it." He didn't say this happily or convincingly. I'm sure I would hate it compared to something like a 1LE/ZL1 with magnetic shocks.

TRZ06 · 10-22-2018, 04:44 PM

I SOOO love my SS 1LE. It is everything I was hoping my 2016 M3 to be, but wasn't.

It gives me the same feeling that my C5 Z06 did back in the day.

These are the types of cars I seek out, but are rarely produced. The performance to value is huge and to top it off they hit 1 or 2 weights above their class.

LS3JM · 10-22-2018, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris V

When in Track, double tap the traction control button and select your mode.

Thanks

10-22-2018, 03:59 PM	#39
Chevmaro Drives: 2019 SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Florence, SC Posts: 74	http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=602644 Here is the article from Road & Track Last edited by Chevmaro; 10-22-2018 at 04:00 PM. Reason: error

10-22-2018, 04:44 PM	#41
TRZ06 Drives: 22' Porsche PDK GT4 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Bay Area Posts: 2,013	I SOOO love my SS 1LE. It is everything I was hoping my 2016 M3 to be, but wasn't. It gives me the same feeling that my C5 Z06 did back in the day. These are the types of cars I seek out, but are rarely produced. The performance to value is huge and to top it off they hit 1 or 2 weights above their class. __________________ Current: 22' Porsche PDK GT4 (MCS 2-way remote dampers) Previous: 18' NFG 2SS *1LE* (ZL1 1LE solid rear cradle bushings & Corsa Exhaust) 16' F80 M3 (Ohlin R/T Coilovers) 13' Audi TTRS (APR Stage 1, MSS Springs) 09' C6 Z06 08' E90 M3 06' 335i (KW V2 Coilovers) 03' C5 Z06

10-22-2018, 01:04 PM	#35
50MileSmile Drives: 2023 2SS, 2018 1SS 1LE, 1993 Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Midwest Posts: 819	I traded my ‘18 M2 for an ‘18 1LE and a big check from the Chevy dealer. I’ve been really happy with that swap, and I’ve never looked back. The R&T article explains some of the reasons why. BTW, since I did that deal less than 5 months ago, my former M2 has gone through at least 2 more owners. (I’ve lost track of the car...)

10-22-2018, 03:09 PM	#37
BrianF Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Maryland Posts: 39	I think the comp package was supposed to address some of the issues that M owners were having, i.e. the M2 didn't feel like an M car and had lots of nannies. I was not feeling like the stripped down throw back to the older M3s. My buddies has a 2017 M3 Comp and another friend has a 2017 M2. I like to poke the the M2 guy with his car being heavier, slower (my opinion uglier) then the 4 door family M3.

10-22-2018, 03:21 PM	#38
50MileSmile Drives: 2023 2SS, 2018 1SS 1LE, 1993 Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Midwest Posts: 819	But at least your friend’s M2 has the worst, most annoying ride in the history of BMW...

10-22-2018, 04:11 PM	#40
cbr1100xx Account Suspended Drives: '14 Jetta 1.8, '19 1SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 886	My neighbor has a blue M2. He's a nice guy and keeps it immaculate. He came from an S3 and was even looking at Mustang GT 350s. I asked how the ride quality is the M2 and he said, "It's firm. You kinda get used to it." He didn't say this happily or convincingly. I'm sure I would hate it compared to something like a 1LE/ZL1 with magnetic shocks.

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