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I'ts a UUC short shifter for the M2. Shortens throws and makes engagement much more positive, with an easy-to-handle increase in shifter effort. http://store.uucmotorwerks.com/ultim...-m2-p1832.aspx The cost of the product is relatively minimal. Labor to install is what I would call advanced DYI level, so I had my shop do it. They quoted me 1.5 hours and it took them 2, but they stuck to their original estimate. I think the next one they do would be quicker, since mine was their first. The other product is called the Ultimate Clutch Pedal. I don't like super light clutch action. The UCP, on the Sport setting, changes it from super light to light |
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Nothing against the M2 as I almost bought one. But, size and weight wise 350 vs M4 seems more realistic. M2 doesn't pop into my head as a 350 competitor. |
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This is a weird comparison. The 350 is even bigger and heavier than the M4.
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Of course, the M4 vs GT350 is a perfectly valid comparison as well.
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I'd agree that the performance of the cars is close enough that there are circumstances where the M2 might come out on top, regardless of driver, but I'd also assert that the M4 is the faster car all-around. That is to say, you have to look for opportunities to cast the M2 as the faster car. Also agree 100% with this. Streets of Willow is a pretty damned horrible circuit. Not only is it tiny, but the track surface is worse than most roads I've driven. It's a very difficult track to use for comparison, because it's an outlier in size and condition.
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The m2 with dct is priced identically to the gt350 therefore very smart comparison from a cross shopping perspective and one that actual prospective buyers might appreciate. I for one definitely cross shopped these two vehicles though no automatic for me. Same price with the mpe and higher interest rates at bmw though. BTW 5L V8 vs turbo i6 doesn't seem super far fetched.
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The driver for the hot laps is the lead instructor for Pinacle Advanced Driving Academy. He's not a professional driver, but he does compete in many local events. He practically lives at this track, so he's very familiar with the track. Having said that, these are not pressed cars, so he did admit not going all out and there are a couple seconds to be had. Keep in mind, we are not trying to compete with any of the major vloggers or car enthusiast channels. We do not have that kind of resources, time or man power. We are all just having some fun here. |
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Having had probably 10 Mustangs, I bought my first M3 in '98. Its damn near impossible to go back to a Mustang because they feel so cheap and poorly made. However, they have a fantastic 'bang for your buck' performance ratio.
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After the initial weeks excitement about my M2 I was quiet disappointed. I almost traded it in for a Stingray (less money, better rates, and loved it on the test drive) or a GT350; without even test driving one. However, after 7000km, adjusting my driving techniques, and learning to feel for different things i'm quite satisfied with my original purchase... i'm starting to get attached I don't wanna cheat on her and test drive the 350 now that I can!
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I think the one thing that impressed me the most was the GT350's grip. For such a big/heavy car, there's a lot of grip. It doesn't handle like an M2, but if you manage the weight properly, it can hold its own in corners.
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Anyone who tracks their car often knows that track conditions change and a given track can vary by over a second from the early morning "happy-hour" to the heat of the day on the afternoon. At least MT uses the same (competent) pro in their tests and attempt to do a legit comparison, even though they may have representatives from 1 mfg setting the car up and monitoring tire pressures, etc.. for their car, whole taking a shot in the dark for the other car (which may not be a fair fight when there's zero track support on the other side). I haven't driven an M2 but the 350 is second(s) quicker than an M4 on most tracks; so the relative speed from an M4 to M2 should still put the 350 significantly ahead at the limit. Now which car is easier to extract performance out of for the amateur? Well this video with this driver and track, that would be the M2. 0.02 Last edited by Billj747; 08-17-2017 at 06:33 PM.. |
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