I got HUGE ammounts of respect for the E46 M3, In fact I would dearly love to own one (and plan to one day)...

... even if they are generally slower (well sometimes nt quite as quick off the mark ) than a well setup stage III, I too have pulled at least 3 car lengths on a fast appraching M3 (he was chasing down behind me, I dropped a gear), though I do have to admit to loosing 3rd gear in the process, He gave me the nod after and clearly enjoyed it as much as I did.... though I still beat him dunno if he knew what Id done to the box though