EVO Issue 279

Bimmed Out · 10-11-2020, 11:30 AM

https://www.evo.co.uk/magazine/20194...79-on-sale-now

Looking forward to getting this issue.

JPMD · 10-11-2020, 12:07 PM

Thanks for the heads up just read the article subscription with Apple news. Another positive review for the M2CS.

Been thinking about E46 engine swap into E30 but may defeat the original ethos of the car.

GimmeanM · 10-11-2020, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JPMD

Thanks for the heads up just read the article subscription with Apple news. Another positive review for the M2CS.

Been thinking about E46 engine swap into E30 but may defeat the original ethos of the car.

Awesome! Can you share the article?

JPMD · 10-11-2020, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by GimmeanM

Awesome! Can you share the article?

Not sure if this will work

https://apple.news/AQ1gzadhCQaKBrHyaTzJJqA

gmhl10 · 10-11-2020, 04:51 PM

PM me and I can share the article.

gmhl10 · 10-11-2020, 05:05 PM

Nevermind... I found a hosting site.
For those that don't have access to Apple News:
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Links are in order. First link is beginning of article. Last link is end of article.

Bimmed Out · 10-11-2020, 06:22 PM

Here is the main passage on the M2 CS:

In the M2, your passenger will get a very strong sense of at least one aspect of its abilities the moment after you put your foot down. The CS is very potent and very fast. In fact, having worked to get under the skin of the E30 and to discover the CSL’s ability, my first thought after a full-on punt in the CS was whether it would ever be wise to turn off the stability control and find the car’s limit, even on a warm, dry road.

It’s not all about the power, though. One of the most enjoyable aspects of the CS is that it sounds like it has a proper, gutsy, naturally aspirated straight-six. Not as raucous and visceral as the CSL’s (what is?) but blessed with a character-laden drawl, and it’s coupled to a great manual shift that allows you to access the performance – and sound – in the way you want. There is also general tailoring, of course, with three-position throttle, steering and damper settings. Sport/Comfort/Comfort is my preferred compromise on these roads, with the middle of those three choices ensuring the manageability of the steering – because you will always come back to that power.

It’s more exploitable than you might expect because the delivery is impressively lag-free and progressive for a turbocharged engine, but where the M3s took some provoking to step out, the M2 is as easy as you’d expect with so much ready torque. The trick is only getting as much as you want, and while it’s not as snappy as some turbocharged cars, you still have to be fast and accurate with opposite lock and confident if you want to ride out the gear.

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Bimmed Out There Is No Substitute 1909 Rep 1,070 Posts Drives: Several 911's Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Here is the main passage on the M2 CS: In the M2, your passenger will get a very strong sense of at least one aspect of its abilities the moment after you put your foot down. The CS is very potent and very fast. In fact, having worked to get under the skin of the E30 and to discover the CSL’s ability, my first thought after a full-on punt in the CS was whether it would ever be wise to turn off the stability control and find the car’s limit, even on a warm, dry road. It’s not all about the power, though. One of the most enjoyable aspects of the CS is that it sounds like it has a proper, gutsy, naturally aspirated straight-six. Not as raucous and visceral as the CSL’s (what is?) but blessed with a character-laden drawl, and it’s coupled to a great manual shift that allows you to access the performance – and sound – in the way you want. There is also general tailoring, of course, with three-position throttle, steering and damper settings. Sport/Comfort/Comfort is my preferred compromise on these roads, with the middle of those three choices ensuring the manageability of the steering – because you will always come back to that power. It’s more exploitable than you might expect because the delivery is impressively lag-free and progressive for a turbocharged engine, but where the M3s took some provoking to step out, the M2 is as easy as you’d expect with so much ready torque. The trick is only getting as much as you want, and while it’s not as snappy as some turbocharged cars, you still have to be fast and accurate with opposite lock and confident if you want to ride out the gear.
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