Back in e92...

mrahp23 · 05-16-2021, 07:37 AM

Posted on the F80 forum and received 1~2 flames for it; although there were still some folks that understood the e9x platform.

Missed my e92 that I had to trade in for a minivan (had triplets) 11 years ago; bought another few weeks ago for a great price. Just completed rod bearing, TA, motor mounts. I am tempted to mod but this car but drives so well w/o any need for modifications.

Longboarder · 05-16-2021, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by mrahp23

Posted on the F80 forum and received 1~2 flames for it; although there were still some folks that understood the e9x platform.

Missed my e92 that I had to trade in for a minivan (had triplets) 11 years ago; bought another few weeks ago for a great price. Just completed rod bearing, TA, motor mounts. I am tempted to mod but this car but drives so well w/o any need for modifications.

Congrats. It's a very special car for sure and most people are realizing it now.

On my second one as well and keeping it (mostly) stock.

STooK · 05-19-2021, 09:42 PM

Congrats! You deserve to have a e92 if you have triplets lol. Honestly I wouldn't do too many mods on this car. It drives well enough from the factory and looks so damn good even stock. Only thing I'd do besides the preventative maintenance which you've already done would be to do an exhaust to hear that glorious v8. Enjoy in good health!

DirtyM3 · 05-19-2021, 10:05 PM

That's awesome. That's one of my goals is to get an F80 YMB. It was going to be my first purchase as an M3, but my first cherry pop is the E92.

tbuck · 05-20-2021, 06:32 AM

Congrats and welcome back from the dark side, lol! She looks marvelous!

Ok, so how is the direct comparison now that you have both side by side? Personally after having driven a few newer BMW's I was less that impressed with the "feel" but other than that I liked all they had to offer.

mrahp23 · 05-20-2021, 07:03 AM

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Ok, so how is the direct comparison now that you have both side by side? Personally after having driven a few newer BMW's I was less that impressed with the "feel" but other than that I liked all they had to offer.

You're absolutely spot on regarding the 'feel'. The e92, in all its stock glory, outperforms as a true drivers car. Everything from 5,000 - 8,400 rpm, including throttle calibration and engine responsiveness. Like having a mind-rear axle connection. The F80 is very fast.

neilum · 05-20-2021, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by mrahp23

You're absolutely spot on regarding the 'feel'. The e92, in all its stock glory, outperforms as a true drivers car. Everything from 5,000 - 8,400 rpm, including throttle calibration and engine responsiveness. Like having a mind-rear axle connection. The F80 is very fast.

The F80 is fast in theory but good luck putting the power down! The car is a mess with power delivery. The chassis/motor balance is all out of whack plus it sounds like a turd.

I don't miss my F80 at all really.

SilverSlug · 05-20-2021, 12:09 PM

Welcome back!

Btw what type of rims are those on the F80??

mrahp23 · 05-20-2021, 12:24 PM

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Welcome back!

Btw what type of rims are those on the F80??

Thanks! BC Forged. TD02.

B8bydesign · 05-20-2021, 01:04 PM

Welcome back! I recently purchased my second e9x as well after a few years away, these cars seem to bring people back

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STooK Lieutenant Colonel 727 Rep 1,974 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NY iTrader: (6)	Congrats! You deserve to have a e92 if you have triplets lol. Honestly I wouldn't do too many mods on this car. It drives well enough from the factory and looks so damn good even stock. Only thing I'd do besides the preventative maintenance which you've already done would be to do an exhaust to hear that glorious v8. Enjoy in good health! __________________ 2013 BMW E92 ///M3 AW/BLK ZCP CF Roof 6 Speed - Perfection 2011 BMW E90 328i xDrive Space Grey/Black - Daily 2011 BMW E93 ///M3 MW/FR/BLK 6 Speed - Gone but not forgotten
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DirtyM3 Private First Class 306 Rep 197 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2)	That's awesome. That's one of my goals is to get an F80 YMB. It was going to be my first purchase as an M3, but my first cherry pop is the E92.
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