Please ignore the haters and continue to upload these short takes. Sometimes these videos specially without music reveal more about a car than a reviewer yapping away. Loving the M235i, and mad with myself for liking this ZF 8 speed so much.
Free driving footage featuring one of the best driver's M cars of the last decade on a beautiful natural race track and all I see is people whining around because he's not getting sideways in every corner and giving advice on hitting apexes... Must be the internet...
These one take videos are great - able to compare the different cars. Two cameras is enough, but if TST decides this is going to be a routine feature a small track map, g-force and speed would add to the coolness for us folks who live vicariously through vids.
thanks. was looking for a wrap up at the end like the others you have done recently, just the same.. thanks for the vid! my vicarious thrill for the morning
This car is climbing very high on my list of what to get next haha. I'm gonna have to go have a drive of it sometime check out the quality and see if nay exterior packs are becoming available to give it some edge on the others!
I'll admit, I wasn't too sure I'd like this, but I really like this. An excellent display of how each car feels, responds and performs on a track people know (do Road America next!). Right on, Zack, keep these coming.
Nice One Take. People seem to be confusing this for a review. Not sure why. I can only imagine how difficult it must be to talk and drive "in anger" at the same. Nice work.
video felt like it ended prematurely; in the STi/ Evo vids, I liked that you gave a little overview of your thoughts when you returned to the paddock area. Oh, and I love the fact that an XJ was out there too :P
adding different angles would be interesting, as it gets a little repetitive and hard to digest the entire video. this is a constructive comment not to lash anything :) Zack seems to be a lot more confident on the track than the previous videos, thats good. Are you driving with the window open? the wind noise is disturbing. Except that I'm a little jealous haha. thumbs up ;)
you can't add different angles when you're only working with 2 cameras, at an open track day, when you're only given 3 laps. The time shown was literally 100% of the time he had with the car. And yes, the window was open, because Laguna Seca requires that.
I'm not here trying to argue with you, I'm just putting out some points that I personally think could be improved. Now you prefer leaving your two cameras one looking at the side of the car and one on you thats your choice. But the views on the new video of the E63 is a lot better and you can really imagine/feel the speed.
Just wondering why you guys mounted the camera on the side. I liked the way you did it for the sti and evo videos. Can see more of the track that way. Who is the organizer for these open track days? Just getting into tracking recently and Laguna Seca would be a dream
zanzabar4ky7 That does not make sense. Street tires are good up until 230-245 degrees, and driving them on a track would not cause overheating, not at least for a very, very long time. If anything, the water is a liability.
zanzabar4ky7 Still, it doesn't seem to add up. Maybe to slow the drivers a bit, but that didn't look like it... But what do I know, I'm just a youtube commenter.
Nice video, but you're giving up a fair amount of potential speed in the turns 2, 5 & 10 by not tracking out on the exits. Sure hope BMW follows through and produces an M2 in the next two years.
I wonder, how the m235i 8 speed drive versus the 135i 7 speed dual clutch? Also how do these brakes fair vs. the 135i's 6 pistons fronts? I definitely disagree that this boring 2er looks better than a the outgoing/gone 135i coupe. Hopefully the M2 or 2M will be a more aggressive looking vehicle. The "M"235i car looks tame and cheap and lacking in character.
I just don't feel the "better looking" part. This is probably one of my least favorite designed BMW's. My two biggest complaints, a lack of any "BMW" fender flare with those narrow wheels and tires, and those camaro like tall side doors making the window to door ratio seem off. I love my wifes 1 series and my 3. So what I don't get is why remove a good thing. If people want a larger car, get a larger car. In my own unprofessional opinion, you now have a slightly smaller 3... errrr 4 series. The 1M could have been improved upon as could the 1 series, then so could every line they offer. Imagine just simply adding an LSD option.
I agree completely with what you're saying. The thing is, even for a regular series, the 2 series lacks any contour and that signature fender flare that all BMWs have.
I finally feel like someone agrees with my opinion of this bland next gen 1er. I find the car lame. I also own a 135i, love the character and looks so much more. I sincerely hope that BMW makes a 2M or would it be an M2..heh
It's not an M "M". They're starting to use M for marketing on lesser models now. Either way, the auto box appears to be just as quick and precise as a dual-clutch in this thing, as said by Zack in the vid, and the guys at Motor Trend.
Is not only looking different, it behaves a bit differently. The fact that the car is in coupe form, means that it has more rear overhang and it has the mass distributed a bit differently. This requires some changes in the suspension (it has front track increased by 2 mm for example), it needs to be tuned a bit, which in turn change a bit the way the car drives and feels. From all the reviews I've seen, everyone says it behaves a bit differently and is a bit more fun than the m135i. I haven't got the chance to drive either model though :)
+branded seriously, this dude is slow AF, I took my 228i out yesterday for the first time and was running 1:48s, this guy is in an M235i running 2:00 lol
this must have been one of the most fun events ever, jealous!
Best Laguna Seca One Take yet. Zach seems to be more comfortable talking and driving this car hard.
Please ignore the haters and continue to upload these short takes. Sometimes these videos specially without music reveal more about a car than a reviewer yapping away. Loving the M235i, and mad with myself for liking this ZF 8 speed so much.
It's nice to hear you speaking more as you gain confidence driving around the track.
Nice driving Zach! Like a damn fighter pilot in that Bimmer!
Free driving footage featuring one of the best driver's M cars of the last decade on a beautiful natural race track and all I see is people whining around because he's not getting sideways in every corner and giving advice on hitting apexes...
Must be the internet...
These one take videos are great - able to compare the different cars. Two cameras is enough, but if TST decides this is going to be a routine feature a small track map, g-force and speed would add to the coolness for us folks who live vicariously through vids.
thanks. was looking for a wrap up at the end like the others you have done recently, just the same.. thanks for the vid! my vicarious thrill for the morning
This car is climbing very high on my list of what to get next haha. I'm gonna have to go have a drive of it sometime check out the quality and see if nay exterior packs are becoming available to give it some edge on the others!
Unfortunately we can't get them over here :( and when they do come here they're a little more expensive than when they're at home!
Very good driving Zack.
You have a real approach, and I never hear anybody else saiyng they need RWD. Thumbs up for that
I'll admit, I wasn't too sure I'd like this, but I really like this. An excellent display of how each car feels, responds and performs on a track people know (do Road America next!). Right on, Zack, keep these coming.
Nice One Take. People seem to be confusing this for a review. Not sure why. I can only imagine how difficult it must be to talk and drive "in anger" at the same. Nice work.
Oooh gumption, excellent word choice, Mr. Zack!
These are cool little vids...keep up the good work!
video felt like it ended prematurely; in the STi/ Evo vids, I liked that you gave a little overview of your thoughts when you returned to the paddock area. Oh, and I love the fact that an XJ was out there too :P
I always liked the look of these.. nice run indeed!
Great vid, it's been a great pleasure to watch!
Dear TheSmokingTire,
More of Mr. Klapman on camera.
Love,
your biggest fan.
Alright alright Mrs. Klapman. We get the point.
Aaron Spencer
LOL
adding different angles would be interesting, as it gets a little repetitive and hard to digest the entire video. this is a constructive comment not to lash anything :) Zack seems to be a lot more confident on the track than the previous videos, thats good. Are you driving with the window open? the wind noise is disturbing. Except that I'm a little jealous haha. thumbs up ;)
you can't add different angles when you're only working with 2 cameras, at an open track day, when you're only given 3 laps. The time shown was literally 100% of the time he had with the car. And yes, the window was open, because Laguna Seca requires that.
I'm not here trying to argue with you, I'm just putting out some points that I personally think could be improved. Now you prefer leaving your two cameras one looking at the side of the car and one on you thats your choice. But the views on the new video of the E63 is a lot better and you can really imagine/feel the speed.
Keep up with these vids. I enjoy them.
Just wondering why you guys mounted the camera on the side. I liked the way you did it for the sti and evo videos. Can see more of the track that way.
Who is the organizer for these open track days? Just getting into tracking recently and Laguna Seca would be a dream
We changed the angles a bit, just to show a different perspective.
It's cool to see what the tire is doing through the turns.
Based on all these videos looks like Zack had a fun day.
Thanks for the video!
The sound mmm
i'd like to see more of the car in the future
What's the deal with the water on the track?
it cools the tires since they are running stock street cars with normal tires.
zanzabar4ky7
That does not make sense. Street tires are good up until 230-245 degrees, and driving them on a track would not cause overheating, not at least for a very, very long time.
If anything, the water is a liability.
Dr. Weird
the cars are lapped all day, it helps keep them in shape.
zanzabar4ky7
Still, it doesn't seem to add up. Maybe to slow the drivers a bit, but that didn't look like it... But what do I know, I'm just a youtube commenter.
Dr. Weird
It rained the day before, and the drainage in that corner wasn't great, so there was still trickling water in turn 3.
to solve the problem of the gear indicator the m race wheel is an option on that car
did You have to go easy on the tires? Looks like it.
MotorTrend said they'd pick the new STI over this M235i. What's your take on that, Zack?
Does anybody know which view the GoPro facing Zack is set to? Would that be wide or medium?
Good stuff
has he ever driven a car before? looks like he's on a sunday cruise in that thing....
Im having a hard time deciding between M235i and Focus RS.. I love the M235i but i think this Focus is going to be amazing as well ..
+John Doe FR easily over anything...
If you're having a hard time deciding between a BMW and a Ford, then you've got bigger problems to worry about, bud.
i like the looks of my 135 so dont dizz it! :)
Same here it's different looking at least. on the right wheels and tires is looks really aggressive 420 rwhp is fun too.
Paul Parks 420 rwhp sounds awesome! I estimate I roll with about 350-360 whp which I find plenty :)
What about the conclusion?
Too bad we don't get the 1-series 4-door hatchback :(
Lucky guy.
Nice video, but you're giving up a fair amount of potential speed in the turns 2, 5 & 10 by not tracking out on the exits. Sure hope BMW follows through and produces an M2 in the next two years.
Having trouble deciding between M235i and focus rs...
If you're having a hard time deciding between a BMW and a Ford, then you've got bigger problems to worry about, bud.
The only reason i dont like this car is the stupid paddle shifters. Is there an option to get it with a normal manual gearbox?
Well the answer to your inquiry sir would be a small car that has more than 300hp would most certainly be better. Haha x)
Who the heck brought their XJ to the track hahahah
you should take that car do a drift event, lol
What's the watch he's wearing?
It's a Timex. $25 at Walmart.
Oh man, terrible camera placement. What happened to the driver POV?
Two cars in my mind M235i Racing and M2 for those who are wanting more than just a "street" car
I wonder, how the m235i 8 speed drive versus the 135i 7 speed dual clutch? Also how do these brakes fair vs. the 135i's 6 pistons fronts?
I definitely disagree that this boring 2er looks better than a the outgoing/gone 135i coupe. Hopefully the M2 or 2M will be a more aggressive looking vehicle. The "M"235i car looks tame and cheap and lacking in character.
hold my beer *BUURRRP*
If this car is this good.... Imagine the M2 or even a slightly modified and tuned M 235i with, say, 400hp....Yes?
I just don't feel the "better looking" part. This is probably one of my least favorite designed BMW's. My two biggest complaints, a lack of any "BMW" fender flare with those narrow wheels and tires, and those camaro like tall side doors making the window to door ratio seem off. I love my wifes 1 series and my 3. So what I don't get is why remove a good thing. If people want a larger car, get a larger car. In my own unprofessional opinion, you now have a slightly smaller 3... errrr 4 series. The 1M could have been improved upon as could the 1 series, then so could every line they offer. Imagine just simply adding an LSD option.
I agree completely with what you're saying. The thing is, even for a regular series, the 2 series lacks any contour and that signature fender flare that all BMWs have.
I finally feel like someone agrees with my opinion of this bland next gen 1er. I find the car lame. I also own a 135i, love the character and looks so much more. I sincerely hope that BMW makes a 2M or would it be an M2..heh
I want to sell my RS5 and get an M235i with a 6-speed manual. Am I crazy?
KingPNW No I want one to... next year it should be in my garage!!!
An M automatic? Really?
It's not an M "M". They're starting to use M for marketing on lesser models now. Either way, the auto box appears to be just as quick and precise as a dual-clutch in this thing, as said by Zack in the vid, and the guys at Motor Trend.
Wtf for the helmet
why all the buzz if it's only a different looking M135i
Did you not hear him say that it's got more grip, handles better, goes faster, and looks better?
Is not only looking different, it behaves a bit differently. The fact that the car is in coupe form, means that it has more rear overhang and it has the mass distributed a bit differently. This requires some changes in the suspension (it has front track increased by 2 mm for example), it needs to be tuned a bit, which in turn change a bit the way the car drives and feels.
From all the reviews I've seen, everyone says it behaves a bit differently and is a bit more fun than the m135i. I haven't got the chance to drive either model though :)
It's a completely new chassis from the 135i.
Why people nowdays can call car like this "a small car" WTF isn't small at all!
the old 1 series coupe E82 is better looking, a remapped diesel makes better sense, same torque just a 100 hp less, much better mpg.
I don't consider 3500lbs a "small" car
Next time drive with the windows closed.
This car need a dct
He doesn't even show the exterior of the car................. -_-
It isn't a review. He's doing a single take around Laguna Seca ---------- -_-
Hence the one take in the title
His driving and review sucks ,waste of your time .
It's not a review.
Your comment sucks
+branded seriously, this dude is slow AF, I took my 228i out yesterday for the first time and was running 1:48s, this guy is in an M235i running 2:00 lol
meh review!