E92 M3 Schirmer V8: Roberts Fleet

[@MikeRT4]

I've been a regular 'ringer since 2001 so have seen lots of cars and people come and go in that time, but when this first showed up on the scene it immediately grabbed everyone's attention and had every man and his dog vying for a passenger lap with Klaus (who appeared to be a larger than life wheeler-dealer character - mainly due to his penchant for multiple mobile phones he always had in the car or on his person LOL. I had seen a number of people over the years approach him and been (very) politely turned down, but at DN16 I saw an opportunity to do the same (expecting a similar response), but for some reason he said "sure, no problem" and allowed me to jump in (for what I can only say was an education of smooth driving). Perhaps it was because he could tell I was well versed in the car or perhaps it was the fact that I was a fellow BMW (CSL) owner, but for what-ever the reason, it was a lap I will never forget. He took the time in explaining how he managed to put in such fast and consistent laps, which he proceeded to demonstrate. There was no yawing at the wheel, no dramatic tyre screeching or drama, he was basically steering with two-fingers of each hand (just to demonstrate his smooth approach). But what surprised me the most was the way he used the engine. Instead of being in a lower gear screaming the engine and fighting the chassis, he told me that he always used a higher gear than would be expected, where he could use full throttle and the torque of the stroked S65, rather than having to feather the throttle and manage the traction if it had been in a lower gear. Obviously it helped that his knowledge of the track enabled him to use every single millimetre to do this, but the lap was completed epically fast with no drama or fuss what-so-ever. It highlighted three things to me - Klaus properly knew how to drive, Tom properly knew how to build a car and the S65 was one of the best engines ever built. I hope Klaus sees this so he knows that almost four years on, I'm still smiling (and still yearning to build an S65'd E46 M3).

[@Mikeruggenberg]

I just love how you have one of the best N/A engines in front of a turbo ad

[@RobertMitchell]

It’s our job to keep it real LOL

[@Make-Asylums-Great-Again]

Robert Mitchell soo can I drive the xx?

[@raket_rs4]

I was lucky enough to be a passenger with you in 2017 with this phenomenal car. Most beautiful experience I have ever had on a track day! Still watching the vids 3 years later! Thank you Robert.

[@matthewcaddy865]

Thanks Robert 👍. It would be great if you could splice in some lap footage at the end as you work through your garage.

[@Braemstjuh]

Djeezes just the way this car sits... It's so low and wide, yet optimized for track use. Truly a grail car.

[@BHPUK]

Black M3 with gold BBS alloys. Looks aaaamazing!!

[@TML34]

Still love the E92 look and that high revving V8! Very useable power specs.

[@stephengregory229]

I may have mentioned this before... But I absolutely adore this car. It's the epitome of what an E92 should be, and sadly what I can only aspire to own. I was fortunate enough to get a lap in this with Tim in 2018 and the relentless power and grip this machine has is phenomenal, but more than that, the car really talks to you and let's you know exactly what it's doing. Fantastic

[@ringrentaltester8261]

Probably my favorite car of your entire fleet. Love the XX31 its just pure and raw driving.

[@RobertMitchell]

It’s up there for me too near the top

[@JerainJezza]

It's still my favourite car at Apex, whatever supercar you'll buy next. :D

[@RobertMitchell]

It def holds its own even after 8 years

[@jolyoncox]

Hi Robert. I really appreciate how you're doing your videos. No music, no pre-sequence, not overly branded, just enough b-roll to make sense...I believe that's how to build a smaller but highly engaged following on KZbin. I watch almost every video all the way through and I'm not even a car guy... Love it.

[@RobertMitchell]

Thank you for chiming in:-) I’m glad you’ve enjoyed it and the plan is to keep it this way. Granted today’s video is a bit silly but I think more poking fun at youtube

[@jeffreydeinum2494]

The smile on your face, talking about the schirmer, says enough

[@Mark__A]

I had a short dream last night. Robert was in London, I worked for Apex, and I always interrupted his videos so he fired me. I woke up and like WTF just happened?

[@r1matsta]

The ultimate icon car of the Ring in my opinion... I was lucky enough to be passenger with Klaus on a trackday at the ring in this car ,Magical experience... this would make a great future advert like the Johnny walker ad "a gentleman's wager " lucky guy

[@micheltebraake7915]

Yes, there is something special about the Schirmer BMWs.

[@aguadoia]

One of the most beautiful cars I’ve seen in a very long time. The experience in the ring must be out of this world...this beats all supercars in every single area...so raw and bare bones. You should get rid of the McLaren and get more of these, so people can be educated on what a car should feel on a track.

[@RobertMitchell]

I agree w you with one exception.... the 600lt chassis may be better yet! If not it’s a close tie:-)

[@aguadoia]

Robert Mitchell I’m going to take your word for granted since I’ve never been in a 600lt. Anyway, neither car is a slouch for sure. But this BMW is diiiiiirtyyy

[@Nicrobeeld]

Thanks Robert, much appreciated!

[@alberthangsing9253]

Robert, I really wish you hadn't sold this piece of art. Always wanted to see you drive the wheels off of it on a track day with the RN onboards. Besides all of this, I really appreciate Misha and yourself for introducing me to the world of Nurburgring and Team Schirmer. After seeing the cars they build, nothing in the market impresses me anymore with the exception of Porsches RS series. Really sad to see you let go of the xx31 but on to better things. Cheers, mate.

[@ibingly]

E88s on an highly modified E92, what more could you ask for?

[@SpencerBerke]

Agreed.

[@braveheart40kglasgow56]

To be given it as a gift 👌

[@yorilanghenkel3754]

One of the best looking, sounding and I can only imagine driving cars there is! The sound in videos gives me goosebumps the emotion of this car is next level!

[@3ArtDigital]

It would be really cool if put some track footage at the end.

[@ardianpradana]

I only saw this car on youtube, but every time I watch a video about this car, I want one 😃

[@michaelregan7957]

Love it. The GOAT of the ring for an e92 M3

[@MacheteK]

Not first, not last, but still here to watch Robert's story

[@jet688]

That m3 is the stuff of my dreams! every time you post a video of you and Misha discussing, i always check if the E92 is somewhere in the background.

[@flriprsh2206]

Will never forget the laps with Patrick! Miss the old crazy gang...

[@mohamedbassiouni8462]

so excited to see a full lap of u in this car

[@simonhaycocks]

I’ve had too many cars to count in my 32 year driving ‘career’ including new and nearly new cars. I’m in a 14 year old P.O.S E92 330d now and I love it, best car I’ve ever owned. I hope to replace it with an E92 M3 at some point as they are the best looking and sounding BMW in the last 15 years by miles! Yours Roberts is the pinnacle, they just don’t get any better! Love it!

[@simonhaycocks]

P.S..... I got more torques than you! 😜

[@RobertMitchell]

Probably by a couple hundred hehe

[@Aregito]

You have one of the most authentic car YT channels. The quality of the videos, the way you talk and convey the information is just ASMR to my ears. The races on the Nurburgring are the cherry on top. Love this channel. Keep it up!

[@markelliott585]

GREETINGS from Colorado, Robert! Gosh. Yet another great idea. Robert's Fleet Series, Episode 1. Yet again, you're on to something here. Here, n only four and a half minutes you've expressed the spirit of this unique car and done so in your unique yet evolving and growing personal style. Expressing at once how you are generously sharing the car in a powerful and intimate style. While at the same time and in the manner of gentle friendship, just why, no, you may NOT buy or drive this car. But hey, if anyone is able to trust you and buy a ride, GOLLY they can get bloody close to the experience of the drive AND bring home a 4K video of you and two close friends having as much fun and thrill as anyone CAN have with their pants on. And where someone can't understand and accept all that, possibly due to wearing an aluminum hat that blocks the intake of all common sense, well, in previous episodes you and Misha have shared every detail of the cost, profit, risks and just about every single detail of taxi ownership stuff that many might say ain't nobody's business but my own. Yo.

[@michaelgakanga]

4 minutes only and I'm already converted into wanting this as a dream car

[@MrTrev69]

I saw you in this back in 2017, I was too shy? to say hi and I kick myself when I think back to that time. On the upside of that day, Misha got me a passenger lap with Klaus in his M2 which was pretty awesome. Great to hear how much you love this weapon ☺

[@RobertMitchell]

Please anytime say hi!!!!!

[@j.jmcclure5517]

I’m so sad to see this car leaving apex. Xx31 the legend!

[@DavelyDriven]

All your cars belong to my must have list, naturally

[@SpencerBerke]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@McCarnut]

Will be a special day driving this and your new E36 back to back 😆👍 You’re living the dream mate! Doing what I would do if I had the money!

[@arneamdahlbakkevig5888]

Fantastic E92! What are your thoughts on the new M5 CS doing testing on the ring? I assume it will still be too big and heavy as a viable basis for a taxi for Apex? And how would you rate the big three German makes (MB, BMW, Audi) when it comes to track bias/track readyness? I see a lot of BMW testing videos on KZbin, where it seems they do lots of laps but less so for the other two brands (with the exception of the AMG GT Black series). Are BMW M still the more trackday/track driving oriented company of the three in your mind?

[@RobertMitchell]

All very good questions and some that im gonna touch on in a video :-)

[@th3orist]

It did not take many visits to the ring to know who the true kings of the ring are. GT3RSes, E46 and E36 M3s, all nice and well, truly great cars, but there is just something about Schirmer V8 GTs...

[@RobertMitchell]

I agree!!!!

[@johnmercer4110]

Stunning machine Robert and thank you sharing this. Possibly a subject for a Friday tech talk is ceramics V performance steel brakes,. As your cars all do big track miles and you have both I would be interested in cost / performance comparison.

[@KosmicHRTRacingTeam]

Awesome video. As a former M3 owner that was far from stock, I have found that they require a ton of mods and still can’t come close to a stock 911. This thing has to be a freaking beast!!

[@RobertMitchell]

This car will run at pace with a 991gt3rs mark 1. Maybe a few seconds off but very close but I enjoy driving this more:-)

[@KosmicHRTRacingTeam]

Robert Mitchell 991.1 GT3RS.....stock 😉. Comparing highly modded to stock cars doesn’t equate. A simple tune, alignment and tires are going to get a base 991.2 in that area too, but I’d still rather have a stock RS with a factory warranty. But that’s me, we all have different tastes and preferences. Keep up the good work 👍

[@carlylekhan7007]

Much Thanks for Sharing Robert. Wishing Both You, the Office and At Home Good Health. Cheers from The Caribbean..Carlyle

[@velvetjones1856]

I loved my 2011 E92 M3. 100% stock. Traded it for a new 2014 M5, another awesome machine.

[@RobertMitchell]

I don’t think you’ve gone wrong at all w the swap:-)

[@barfmeister8509]

Love this car. I had the pleasure of a couple of pax laps with Klaus during DN10, my first ring trip. I thought Sams 46 Schirmer GT was good but XX31 just blew me away ❤️

[@shadygtr3346]

It’s such a great car and well setup for the task

[@Twobarpsi]

What a great machine!

[@davidbrown6193]

Awesome! Must go hunting for vids of the car on track! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@hamzasherazi9334]

I don't know how but Team Schirmer nail the stance on their cars. It's perfection together with the E88s. Love the concept of this series. Looking forward to more pieces on the rest of the fleet.

[@P1_TDT]

Great new series. Beautiful machine

[@Fabsan84]

Excellent description ☀

[@pratikagrawal4190]

Glad that you introduced this series so that we can get more familiar with your garage! I always used to wonder what cars you had in your garage :-)

[@sjiht71]

Beautiful piece of kit

[@dreamcrusher112]

Just booked a lap in the gt2 and some cupra laps - these videos have been amazing recently!

[@Chris-ze3dq]

One of my favorites as well and one of the reasons behind my decision to pick up an e92 m3 of my own. Not quite the same heart, but nonetheless it is still an amazing driver’s car.

[@RobertMitchell]

Enjoy that V8!!!!

[@robertbcope]

Beautiful car. Thanks for sharing it and your passion for motorsports.

[@SlickNic]

Robert, this e92 is absolutely gorgeous. I can totally understand why you wouldn't be interested in selling. Out of curiosity, with what Schirmer does to the engine, is it likely it avoids/minimises the common issue that s65's have with the rod bearings?

[@gafrers]

Wonderful once again. Thank you Robert

[@fidelcastro9579]

Great car, can’t wait for the E36 build completion vlog.

[@DjFatJay]

Hey robert! Between this and the f82 m4. If u had to choose 1, which want would it be and why?

[@nate7906]

I see a far number of E46 M3 videos at the Ring and seems like quite a few are SMG. What are your thoughts about SMG vs manual E46 M3 for a track focused car? It also seems like a lot of Schirmer E92 M3s are DCT and your F80 being DCT. I trust your opinion a lot more than the keyboard warriors on forums.

[@Pyotr_Velikiy]

Awesome car and a very proud owner.

[@paulpbo4623]

I'm already curious to see a comparison between this one and the Schirmer E36 when it's done

[@_Bryant.R]

Seems like I remember you were entertaining the idea of having them build other generation M3's for you when they were building this. I can't remember for sure, but is that right and still something you're considering?

[@hipflip-ve6lm]

Absolutely dream car!! Thanks for sharing it with us! Since I too own a M3 E92 I wonder which oil are you using in this engine and how often do you change it since you´re mostly driving it on the Ring? Thanks in advance and greetings!

[@RobertMitchell]

I’ll have to look this uo

[@hipflip-ve6lm]

@@RobertMitchell I would really appreciate it if you would be so kind doing this for me! Thanks in advance!

[@XiongMoua]

My all time favorite e9x M3. More videos of this monster and please and can you provide the alignment?

[@damienmunns2817]

Hi Robert, great video 👍 could you please share the final drive ratio?

[@RobertMitchell]

I need to recall what it is!

[@md8703-t5d]

This car has such a gorgeous stance🔥

[@mr_squintz_4655]

Any way we could get a video dedicated to how you began you apex nur company and how you ended up in Germany doing this? I’ve been fascinated with these videos and would love to get some insight. Keep up the great job! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@RobertMitchell]

100% will happen!!

[@davidhigginbotham3226]

Great video. Thanks Robert.

[@wellmannsw]

Awesome and amazing car. Beautifully done 👌🏻

[@d-z1r349]

goes to show you don't need a fortune to enjoy the ring! having said that this car has a lot of money and time spent on it too.

[@roxind]

Indeed, that kind of build might end up costing more than a McLaren ;-)

[@hasbulla4477]

Robert, how about driving a donkervoort on the nürburgring?

[@Xtremepower21]

Oh boy, this format will go a while^^ there are a lot of cars in your fleet :D

[@b40huckers]

KL plates question...is this a new standard for Americans abroad in GE or are the vehicles registered in Kaiserslautern? When I was in GE our plates started with AD and then transitioned to KL if I remember correctly. Anyway, another great video and sweet car, thanks for posting.

[@gt1r]

How slim are the odds that one could get a taxi ride in this car? I’m an E90 M3 owner and would love to experience what Schirmer can really do with this platform...also, do you guys use 10w60 in the car? 5w50?

[@jarvisneo8600]

do you prefer a JRZ suspension or Nitron suspension?

[@ashley_neal]

0:49 Did I just hear "Me being his Bitch"? :)

[@apexholland7427]

Beautiful!

[@Credman1883]

Great video!

[@cyjan3k823]

Wait, 50l/100km in "Hot lap" pace?

[@reno9k]

Makes sense for a highly tuned V8 as "economy" small displacement turbo diesels do over 30L/100km when you go full throttle.

[@dalima73]

Yes, I can confirm...

[@O.R.7]

I'm underage so I don't own the car but this car is special to me, because because my father brought the miniature m3 e92 from Germany when he visited münchen. I was young back then

[@borazga]

What do you think about the alfa romeo giulia quadrifoglio as a daily driver ?

[@freddiesherry8310]

Will Schirmer do the conversion on RHD E92s

[@jahyoda]

Any Updates on Your Personal Shirmer ? Love These Shirms

[@martindeoliveira5128]

About bloody time 🤣

[@stobsie]

When your this early you beat the notifications.

[@RobertMitchell]

Stunning work! :-)

[@49tkscott]

Question, could you live stream the Race Navigator to a link on your website?

[@RobertMitchell]

You can yes

[@DasHauss]

Do you drive it with or without TC? Or does it have TC?

[@williemandowa]

BADASS

[@RobertMitchell]

:-)

[@ibrhelmy]

Awesome segment, and it would be far better if you talked more about the car in a longer video

[@martinchapman2168]

Good video

[@rlink204]

Following the question about AMG and Merc in general, why are there fewer mercs chosen for track racing by enthusiasts than BMW in general, or is this just a perception?

[@RobertMitchell]

I’ll go into this topic :-)

[@rlink204]

@@RobertMitchell Also if the perception is true, is it a stock vs modified issue?

[@KosmicHRTRacingTeam]

Because Mercs aren’t track cars, never have been. This is coming from someone who’s dad had 5 in the past. Way too heavy and suspension hasn’t been dialed for that use. Not even close.

[@automotivede122]

The N/A BMW M engines are legendary. It is sad, that they start to loose their identity with the new engines.

[@NicoSteinacker]

The engine is not the problem I have with newer BMWs. It’s the front wheel drive. VWs ID3 seems sportier than a 1 Series now.

[@automotivede122]

@@NicoSteinacker I had the chance to drive both the M135i and the M140i and for me the engine is the problem. But I guess we just have different opinions.

[@Patr1ck2332]

Totally agree!!

[@C00ltronix]

Many cool features and a cassette player?

[@dispositivosdesalomao7874]

so, you're basically saying you're gonna lend it to me for a lap at the ring? NICE

[@LabMotorsports]

Damn, so so so beautiful. Give me a GT3RS and this gem I’m a happy boy for life

[@Emil_Bucholc]

Cool video 👍🏻

[@allywado]

Your favourite car is always one you don't have yet

[@DavelyDriven]

Virtual Ringer for 5 years now!

[@RobertMitchell]

That’s awesome!!! We should make it a goal for a reality lap sometime in the next 5

[@DavelyDriven]

@@RobertMitchell YES! In the meantime have to formulate a plan to post more my exploits and get sponsored, as I just killed my Fanatec pedals after roughly a hundred thousand kms of predominantly Nordschleife travel but actually quite a bit of drifting too, which puts way more stress on the pedals. Such is life though. My 2001 RHD Subaru B4 STI gets only a little jealous with all of it 😉

[@Broomhillwood]

This is I now own a black E92 M3 (although it’s not nearly as cool as yours 😭) 👌🏻

[@cliotrophy230]

This is how m-sport cars should have come out of the bmw garage as standard. Team schirmer certainly know how to build cars.

[@RobertMitchell]

Haha wouldn’t that be cool