B5 S4 vs. e46 m3
 

First off, I did do a such on this and really could not find the answers I wanted.

I know that stock a m3 is going to kill a s4 but with a few simple mods will it be able to keep up? These are what I am planning on putting into my s4 and I want to know how im going to do against the m3 in straight line drag and cornering. I am planning on the AWE GIAC chip with upgraded dv's, awe's s-flow intake, either awe or autospeed downpipes and exhaust (awe's twin 1), b&m short shifter, pss9 bilsteins, autospeed's DTS. Im pretty sure there are a lot of you out there that have these similar mods so I think I am throwing out a fairly simple question. Any answers would be greatly apreciated. Or if there really is a post for awhile pack that would expain this that would be great to! Thanks a lot.

Jeff

RE: B5 S4 vs. e46 m3
 

uhhh im pretty sure u would murder him with those upgrades but idk get em and race an m3...and even if you lose ur car still sounds nice and his still will sound like a weed wacker on nitros lmao [sm=happy046.gif] anyone else wana make sure im right? or wrong lol

RE: B5 S4 vs. e46 m3
 

Chipped as you plan should give you plenty of oomf - pretty right there with an M3 (if not a bit quicker....very driver dependent IMO)....you might want to look into alternatives to the PSS9s though - I went KW (varient 3 adjustable) and couldn't be happier. I feel that the ride (medium setting all around) is both more compliant and more responsvie...other options also exisist and may drive better then PSS9s

RE: B5 S4 vs. e46 m3
 

You would definately beat the m3 with those mods guarunteed. My buddy has a b5 with borla exhaust, evo v-flow intake, new bipipe, new dv's, and chipped and he runs loooow 13's. The other night he ran a 13.1 beating an m5 auto. So yes you would burn the m3 nicely. Oh and i highly suggest k04's.

RE: B5 S4 vs. e46 m3
 

Well I am really in the market for an adjustable suspension and my AWE dealing said that the PSS9s were great. What are the KW's and where can I take a look at them on the internet? And of course I want to go K04 in the feature but money isnt growing on trees in my yard right now.

RE: B5 S4 vs. e46 m3
 

Also thanks for the input about the comparison with the M3. I just want to made sure doing all this is going to be worth the money, and it sounds like it will be worth it.

RE: B5 S4 vs. e46 m3
 

You should be able to be bumpers with an M3 with just a chip, if not be able to beat them. But with all you're looking to do you would eat M3's alive, even a lot of modded ones.

RE: B5 S4 vs. e46 m3
 

dont think so.... ive seen m3's and s4's go at all levels..as well as friends with a guy who has had both.. m3 and s4 strong stage 2 is about even.. a 2+ can pull slightly. depending on drivers.. think about it.. a m3 runs 4.8 0-60. thats quick..about stage 2-2+ territory.

RE: B5 S4 vs. e46 m3
 

Yeah that makes sense because a chip alone with dv's of course is going to bring me to long 5 seconds. Am I right?

RE: B5 S4 vs. e46 m3
 

http://www.kw-suspension.com/en/

I do not exaggerate what a great suspension this is - rides better (softer) just around town then PSS9s (which I feel are rather harsh) and buckles down when needed - at least as good and I would argue better then PSS9s - not as jumpy - very very stable....and what a great combo with the Hotchkis H-sport sway kit! My car rocks right now - it feels 500lbs lighter driving around - turn is is great 0 body lean under any circumstnaces - no plow (in fact turn in almost like a RWD much more weight balanced car) - it really is awesome - hard to imagine better.