M3 in Massachusetts

zeeman335 · 02-14-2010, 06:04 PM

Hey guys,

Just wanted to get a feel for all those M3 drivers in MA. With all the snow, salt, POTHOLES, crappy roads, bumps, how do you manage to drive the M3 around? Is it really as bad as people make it seem? If ive have a 335i, will it be similar driving in the M3 around here?

jopa489 · 02-14-2010, 08:10 PM

You might get more response posting this over at M3Post.

JeffL · 02-14-2010, 08:13 PM

snow tires do great things.

Outlaw 06 · 02-14-2010, 08:17 PM

I don't drive mine in the winter (thru mid-April).

Arustik1 · 02-14-2010, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by zeeman335

Hey guys,

Just wanted to get a feel for all those M3 drivers in MA. With all the snow, salt, POTHOLES, crappy roads, bumps, how do you manage to drive the M3 around? Is it really as bad as people make it seem? If ive have a 335i, will it be similar driving in the M3 around here?

Both rear wheels drive pretty aggressive cars. It will not make a difference.

-D

btrav1226 · 02-15-2010, 08:03 AM

if anything i'd think the m3 would be better in the snow than a 335i if they were both equipped with the same exact winter tire and size simply due to the m3 having a limited slip. but if you're wondering about ride quality when you asked about bumps and potholes, then i'd say the m3 is definitely a bit stiffer, but not even close to a harsh car.

leemik · 02-15-2010, 10:44 AM

Snow tires are best if you aren't lazy..

i drive my car when the roads are clear.. at least 2 days or so after a storm..

There are some rules I follow.. like try to drive in the center lanes when possible because most of the potholes are on the sides of the road.. If you drive a road once and it is real bad.. avoid it even if it takes you an extra 10 mins.. easy on the throttle and around corners in the winter because the summer tires are waaaaay less sticky.. and keep your eyes on the road in front of you at all times..

I'm on 20's now with summer tires

... been driving summer only cars in the winter for about 6 years now..

alex2112 · 02-15-2010, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by leemik

I'm on 20's now with summer tires

... been driving summer only cars in the winter for about 6 years now..

Whaaat?

My summer tires start slipping a lot on dry pavement on cold nights in the fall. I can't imagine what driving on them in the winter is like, even if it is two days after a storm!

Arustik1 · 02-15-2010, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by alex2112

Whaaat?

My summer tires start slipping a lot on dry pavement on cold nights in the fall. I can't imagine what driving on them in the winter is like, even if it is two days after a storm!

Yeah, but Mike drives like a granny

-D

TL · 02-15-2010, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JeffL

snow tires do great things.

+1 for snow tires

Quote:

Originally Posted by leemik

Snow tires are best if you aren't lazy..

i drive my car when the roads are clear.. at least 2 days or so after a storm..

There are some rules I follow.. like try to drive in the center lanes when possible because most of the potholes are on the sides of the road.. If you drive a road once and it is real bad.. avoid it even if it takes you an extra 10 mins.. easy on the throttle and around corners in the winter because the summer tires are waaaaay less sticky.. and keep your eyes on the road in front of you at all times..

I'm on 20's now with summer tires

... been driving summer only cars in the winter for about 6 years now..

oh wow, lets see some pics of your Dubs

JeffL · 02-16-2010, 11:37 AM

Mike's car......Sorry Mike I love your new wheels and couldn't help posting the pics of your ride....

just for the hell of it.....and because I love these wheels...

TL · 02-16-2010, 12:14 PM

sick wheels mike

jeff you going to pull the trigger on those wheels for your M5?

Derek Zoolander · 02-16-2010, 12:18 PM

New England roads are far worse than NJ. I'm gonna have to be careful.

MassBimmer · 02-16-2010, 12:32 PM

Wow, that M3 is legit

JeffL · 02-16-2010, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TL

sick wheels mike

jeff you going to pull the trigger on those wheels for your M5?

no not me. Would love to but going to keep the stock 166's.

Derek Zoolander · 02-16-2010, 01:35 PM

Those 20"s look enormous.. are they staggered?

JeffL · 02-16-2010, 01:42 PM

Mike's M3, yes the wheels are staggered.

TL · 02-16-2010, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JeffL

no not me. Would love to but going to keep the stock 166's.

that's cool too...didn't u recently had the 166's powdered coated?

zeeman335 · 02-16-2010, 02:49 PM

dude SICK....that is absolute right there!

JeffL · 02-16-2010, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TL

that's cool too...didn't u recently had the 166's powdered coated?

yes still being done, satin black. we'll see how they look then maybe new wheels. Powder coating was more of an experiment.

JeffL · 02-16-2010, 02:59 PM

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dude SICK....that is absolute right there!

and yes Mike's M3 is one of the nicest I've ever seen. Fox red interior, DCT, everything you could ask for in an M3. Come out to some meet and greet shows this year Mike is usually at them, car looks even better in person.

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zeeman335 Captain 91 Rep 723 Posts Drives: 2001 M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (8)	M3 in Massachusetts Hey guys, Just wanted to get a feel for all those M3 drivers in MA. With all the snow, salt, POTHOLES, crappy roads, bumps, how do you manage to drive the M3 around? Is it really as bad as people make it seem? If ive have a 335i, will it be similar driving in the M3 around here?
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btrav1226 Major 25 Rep 1,040 Posts Drives: g80 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: new hampshire iTrader: (5)	if anything i'd think the m3 would be better in the snow than a 335i if they were both equipped with the same exact winter tire and size simply due to the m3 having a limited slip. but if you're wondering about ride quality when you asked about bumps and potholes, then i'd say the m3 is definitely a bit stiffer, but not even close to a harsh car.
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leemik Lieutenant Colonel 515 Rep 1,572 Posts Drives: 2013 LRP M3 Coupe Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Quincy, MA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2020 Acura NSX [0.00] 2013 BMW M3 [9.50]	Snow tires are best if you aren't lazy.. i drive my car when the roads are clear.. at least 2 days or so after a storm.. There are some rules I follow.. like try to drive in the center lanes when possible because most of the potholes are on the sides of the road.. If you drive a road once and it is real bad.. avoid it even if it takes you an extra 10 mins.. easy on the throttle and around corners in the winter because the summer tires are waaaaay less sticky.. and keep your eyes on the road in front of you at all times.. I'm on 20's now with summer tires ... been driving summer only cars in the winter for about 6 years now..
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TL Brigadier General 290 Rep 3,102 Posts Drives: Happy on H&R coil overs Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Hub iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 335xi [1.00]	sick wheels mike jeff you going to pull the trigger on those wheels for your M5? __________________ 2008 E92 335xi ------->Links to my Mods: H&R Street Performance Coil Overs \|\| 19" Alufelgen CS7 \|\| Interior Swap: Black to Coral Red My Website \|\| My Flickr \|\| My Tumblr \|\| My Twitter\|\| My Facebook\|\| My 500px
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zeeman335 Captain 91 Rep 723 Posts Drives: 2001 M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (8)	dude SICK....that is absolute right there!
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