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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 06:00 PM
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I raced my friend in his M3 competition and easily pulled away. my car was stock and he had exhaust
 
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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 08:30 PM
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Break-in is 2000 miles and in reality they only loosen up after about 10,000 miles. (How many miles has your friend's M3?) You can feel the change when that happens - the engine just seems to get rev happy. A tank of gas can make a HUGE difference - weighs about 130lbs. Bide your time!
 
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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 09:28 PM
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i have a 2002 E46 M3 (35000 miles) and a 2006 997S (2500 miles).

There's no FREAKING WAY that the M3 is even anywhere remotely close to the speed of the 997S.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 11:18 PM
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Having had an M3 I agree that it is slower than the 997S (which I don't own). Keep in mind that nomatter what engine they put in the new M3, it will be a heavy pig.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 12:19 AM
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 12:28 AM
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I have a '05 997 (stock...non-S) and my buddy just bought an '06 M3 (with an aftermarket exhaust). We've raced many times, with a launch, from a roll, etc. and I always seem to pull him. We've changed drivers and had the same result. If you're driving an S, something is not right.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 02:42 AM
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The M3 that I'm speaking of definitely has nothing else done to it other than exhaust. The owner is a good friend, so I know for a fact that he has nothing else done to it.

doctorK....as far as breakin @ 1000 miles....maybe i jumped the gun thinking that break in was done.....so did your car open up significantly better after 1800 miles?
Break in is 2k miles. I would say try it again without the passengers. Eliminate as many variables as possible. If I can run dead even with a Gallardo from a rolling start until mid 3rd gear, you should be able to pull an M3. Do you have sport chrono? Are you bouncing off the rev limiter?
 
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 06:23 AM
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Maybe go get a dyno to see what hp it's producing...
 
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 06:27 AM
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As you acquire milage your S will run much stronger, I know mine did. I assume you are using at least 91 octane gas from a busy service station.
I know one time I got a bad tank of gas and my 997 ran terrible. The S is a fabulously fast car...just hang in there.
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 10:22 AM
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I just sold me M3 and though it was quick an S should be able to beat it easily. I have seen 0-60 sec times of the S a full half second quicker. If its really bothering you, you may consider having it dyno'd.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 12:48 PM
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Everything in your motor is still seating. Even 2000 miles is a bit early to see the full potential.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 12:57 PM
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Even though the 997 S is not run in, that doesn't explain why the M3 had a fighting chance. Something is wrong, maybe a bad tank of gas as Le Chef has suggested.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 01:34 PM
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and if I may add, when breaking in your porsche, drive it HARD. at 900 miles, i had my up to 5000 rpms, and at 1200 miles til now, I've red lined it everytime i took her out. However, be warned, make sure she's fully warmed up before you push her.

it's a sports car, don't baby it. burn rubber.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 02:00 PM
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Pretty much.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 02:06 PM
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Pretty much.
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