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Originally Posted by vantagesc
M2 is after all a tuned M235i, but you are oversimplifying. What about wider wheels and tires? What about larger brakes for increased heat capacity? What about stiffer bushings to increase feel and robustness of suspension. These things all cost money and are important if you truly want to exceed the performance of the base model.
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No one said anything to the contrary. Agree 100%.
Point being...a tuned 235 can't have bigger brakes, and stiffer bushings? Of course it can.
Just another reason why his statement was asinine. My "tuning" of the 235 can involve bolting M2 parts on it, or Stoptechs.
How can anyone support his statement? Of course someone can dump enough money into a 235 to have it outperform an M2. You can't refute that. That doesn't mean a 235 is a better car, or a better buy. Or that the M2 isn't a better plattform or a superior car. That is not at issue. Stop moving the target. I'm addressing his stupid statement.
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