2006 BMW M3 vs 2011 BMW 1M - Head to Head Review!

I finally had the opportunity to drive truly mint examples of the E46 M3 and E82 1M back to back to find out which "right-sized" baby M car is better!

2006 M3 Competition Package mod list:

Engine:
ACL rod bearings
Karbonius CSL airbox, OE CSL ducting
HTE tuned (MAP) – dyno 330 whp @ 7900 rpm / 250 wtq @ 4100 rpm
Supersprint oversized headers, catted section 1, and resonated section 2
Dinan muffler

Brakes:
OE Porsche (Textar) pads
Porsche 996 brake kit

Suspension:
MCS 1WNR, 400F / 650R
Turner 30mm front sway bar
SDW monoball rear trailing arm RTAB
CMP subframe reinforcement
CMP solid subframe bushings
OE rear diff bushings
Eibach rear lower control arms

Wheel/tire:
APEX ARC-8 18x9.5
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S 265/275 stagger

Interior:
Recaro Pole Position on Brey Krause mount, utilizes OE power rail

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