Racing an M3

StoplightWarrior · 02-08-2002, 01:15 AM

Im supposed to race an M3 tomorrow. It's a bone stock 99 coupe. We're gonna go from a roll, but early, like 20mph. Everyone thinks I can kill him, but I'm not too sure. What do you think will happen. This guy's a good driver, and mine's an auto, so that's that.

fastang · 02-08-2002, 02:16 AM

Are you serious? Your gonna KILL him. UNLESS you auto is stuck in second gear. He can manualy drop his car into first and if your at the right rpm your auto wont kick down. He might get a big jump on you then. But probably still reel him in. The E36 M3's really arent that quick. The new M3's however are fast as hell and would probably beat you or give you a damn good run. I have heard of them hitting 12's stock but never personaly seen it.

91LX2Bfast · 02-08-2002, 12:36 PM

You should walk it pretty good. You probably won't "kill" it, but you should pull the whole time.
I work at a BMW dealership and drive these cars all day long. While impressive for an inline 6, their 240 HP won't hang with your power and gearing. Now the new M3's are a different story, but you aren't racing one of them.

AJSTANG · 02-08-2002, 01:19 PM

The new M3 has over 330 hp. You might have a chance in a short race since you've got the 4.10 gears. But he will run you down in the long run.

I raced a new M3 a couple months ago and had him covered, but I'm over 350 hp also.

AJSTANG · 02-08-2002, 01:26 PM

Oh! Its a '99. (240 hp). You should have him covered.

7000rpmisheaven · 02-08-2002, 01:53 PM

You sparked my interest so I looked up the new M3. Its got 333 hp and ways about 3450. If you used the estimated ET calculator on this site is says that the M3 is capable of 12.7 at 107.

Just thought I would share what I learned.

StoplightWarrior · 02-08-2002, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 7000rpmisheaven
You sparked my interest so I looked up the new M3. Its got 333 hp and ways about 3450. If you used the estimated ET calculator on this site is says that the M3 is capable of 12.7 at 107.

Just thought I would share what I learned.

Yes, but Im racing a 99 (240hp), so 12.7's are FAR out of reach for that model. I'll let everyone know how it goes.

02-08-2002, 01:15 AM	#1
StoplightWarrior Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 1,311	Racing an M3 Im supposed to race an M3 tomorrow. It's a bone stock 99 coupe. We're gonna go from a roll, but early, like 20mph. Everyone thinks I can kill him, but I'm not too sure. What do you think will happen. This guy's a good driver, and mine's an auto, so that's that. __________________ Black 2000 GT Auto V2-SQ, Full Steeda G-trac Suspension, Baer Brakes, Saleen Body Kit, Corbeau CR1s, Chrome Cobra R's, etc, etc... 341rwhp, 338 torque 1994 Cobra #4343 Bolt on's only... Cofounder of Raccoon Racing

02-08-2002, 02:16 AM	#2
fastang Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: santa ana ca Posts: 1,349	Are you serious? Your gonna KILL him. UNLESS you auto is stuck in second gear. He can manualy drop his car into first and if your at the right rpm your auto wont kick down. He might get a big jump on you then. But probably still reel him in. The E36 M3's really arent that quick. The new M3's however are fast as hell and would probably beat you or give you a damn good run. I have heard of them hitting 12's stock but never personaly seen it. __________________ 98 GT manual trans, Magna Flow exh. old car: 95GT, TFS T.W. heads, Holley Intake, B303 cam, FRPP 30lb injectors, Scorpion 1.6 rollers, 65mm TB, 73mm MAF, BBK Longtubes, Flowmaster cat back, March Pulleys, MSD coil, 9mm wires, Tremec 3550 trans, Pro5.0 shifter,10.5 Motorsport clutch, FMS aluminum driveshaft, weld in subframe connectors. 190lph pump, BBK adj FPR.

02-08-2002, 12:36 PM	#3
91LX2Bfast Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 694	You should walk it pretty good. You probably won't "kill" it, but you should pull the whole time. I work at a BMW dealership and drive these cars all day long. While impressive for an inline 6, their 240 HP won't hang with your power and gearing. Now the new M3's are a different story, but you aren't racing one of them. __________________ '97 T-bird LX 4.6L 2V, auto SVO heads/intake, Vortech T-trim, front mounted intercooler, blower cams, Cobra crank, Manley H-beam rods, JE pistons, Aeromotive fuel system w/ 42# injectors, and much more No times yet

02-08-2002, 01:19 PM	#4
AJSTANG Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Maryland Posts: 123	The new M3 has over 330 hp. You might have a chance in a short race since you've got the 4.10 gears. But he will run you down in the long run. I raced a new M3 a couple months ago and had him covered, but I'm over 350 hp also. __________________ '91 Notchback TFS Heads(stage 2), B-451 Cam, V2-Si trim, TKO-600

02-08-2002, 01:26 PM	#5
AJSTANG Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Maryland Posts: 123	Oh! Its a '99. (240 hp). You should have him covered. __________________ '91 Notchback TFS Heads(stage 2), B-451 Cam, V2-Si trim, TKO-600

02-08-2002, 01:53 PM	#6
7000rpmisheaven Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: germantown MD Posts: 283	You sparked my interest so I looked up the new M3. Its got 333 hp and ways about 3450. If you used the estimated ET calculator on this site is says that the M3 is capable of 12.7 at 107. Just thought I would share what I learned. __________________ 85 GT 4bbl roller cam 2 ch. Flowmasters, O/R H-pipe Performer intake and carb milodon water pump, FMS 9mm wires, aluminum driveshaft, king cobra clutch

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