BMW M3 Killed

**Dillard99** · 12-27-2007, 01:54 PM

good one

**dlmeadows** · 12-28-2007, 09:17 PM

Has anyone else ever drove a 01-06 m3? a friend of mine has an 03 and i took it down the interstate, I swear to god 150 fells like your going 70. I have to say that I would definantly trade my car for one if i found one priced right, plus they handle like a summabitch.

**tonyjnjz** · 12-28-2007, 09:19 PM

Originally Posted by dlmeadows

Has anyone else ever drove a 01-06 m3? a friend of mine has an 03 and i took it down the interstate, I swear to god 150 fells like your going 70. I have to say that I would definantly trade my car for one if i found one priced right, plus they handle like a summabitch.

a guy i work with has an 03 M5 ..same thing...130 in a 35 like a fucking idiot showing off to me and that thing rode sooooo fuckin smooth and quiet ..it just planted me in my seat with nearly no noise what so ever..weird feeling.....the gforces and your ears dont agree .....oh yeah and i took him by 2 cars 0-80

..lol..he wasnt happy

**hutch1999** · 12-29-2007, 06:58 AM

yea the are smooth excellent handling cars. BUt if anyone is like me, I dont have any good twisty areas to drive a M3 on. Its all straight roads around here.

**JwMonE99** · 12-29-2007, 07:01 AM

Originally Posted by hutch1999

yea the are smooth excellent handling cars. BUt if anyone is like me, I dont have any good twisty areas to drive a M3 on. Its all straight roads around here.

Straight roads are perfect for your trans am tho lol

**hutch1999** · 12-29-2007, 07:19 AM

Oh I know! lol.

**dlmeadows** · 12-29-2007, 07:22 AM

the area im in are full of twisties.

**Deuuuce** · 12-30-2007, 11:56 PM

Nice kill. Sounds like it was the older E36 due to the delays shifting.

**e36m3** · 01-23-2008, 02:39 PM

Although my user name gives away what I drive, I've always been a huge fan
of the LS1 Fbody. Stock for Stock I never really thought a e46 m3 was faster than one and I've driven a number of them. From a dig or quarter mile the Fbody should have no problem. In my opinion the e46 m3 should be classified as a high speed touring coupe, Its not a drag car but at high speed the damn
thing never stops pulling without the limiter I actually saw one hit 181 MPH...
Stock.

Yeah I do drive a bone stock e36 M 240Hp. Best time was 14.1 quarter mile and by todays standards thats slowwww. Handling wise, its on another level.

Can't wait to see the 2009 Camaro (500Hp).

**Deuuuce** · 01-24-2008, 05:31 AM

Originally Posted by e36m3

Its not a drag car but at high speed the damn
thing never stops pulling without the limiter I actually saw one hit 181 MPH...
Stock.

It's nearly 70hp down on the E39 M5 which can do 181mph. Care to show proof of that top speed? Considering a 350hp+ C5 can't do it either.....

**e36m3** · 01-24-2008, 01:52 PM

Deuuuce, this was a program I saw on the BBC network some three or four years ago. It was a comparison test between the 911 carrera & e46 m3.

There is a vid on youtube with a Euro Spec model (343HP) hitting 300km or 180MPH @ 7k rpm. There is alot to be said for an 8k redline. Remember, all the power is made up top. I can post the vid if you like.

**Deuuuce** · 01-25-2008, 05:48 AM

Originally Posted by e36m3

Deuuuce, this was a program I saw on the BBC network some three or four years ago. It was a comparison test between the 911 carrera & e46 m3.

There is a vid on youtube with a Euro Spec model (343HP) hitting 300km or 180MPH @ 7k rpm. There is alot to be said for an 8k redline. Remember, all the power is made up top. I can post the vid if you like.

A eurospec model and using a stock speedo for top speed indication (notoriously inaccurate) is hardly proof. It's a 170mph+ car but would need 400hp to get into the 180s.

**e36m3** · 01-25-2008, 07:23 AM

Originally Posted by Deuuuce

A eurospec model and using a stock speedo for top speed indication (notoriously inaccurate) is hardly proof. It's a 170mph+ car but would need 400hp to get into the 180s.

Im not trying to start an argument. I've driven plenty of e46 M's and had no idea there was a problem with the calibration, where did you did get this info from?

**Deuuuce** · 01-26-2008, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by e36m3

Im not trying to start an argument. I've driven plenty of e46 M's and had no idea there was a problem with the calibration, where did you did get this info from?

Its a known issue with many makes, the faster you go, the worse it reads. Minimal at highway speeds, definitely into the triple digits. Bikes, too. Even as much as 10%.

I searched the BMW forums and quite a few report major differences in indicated speed vs. GPS readings.

**Sleeper101** · 01-26-2008, 09:37 PM

I usually just let the Cops clock me HAHA!!!

**tonyjnjz** · 01-28-2008, 02:22 AM

Originally Posted by e36m3

Im not trying to start an argument. I've driven plenty of e46 M's and had no idea there was a problem with the calibration, where did you did get this info from?

why would he lie about what he saw???? and a stock c5 certinaly CAN and DOES do 180 plus so wtf are you talkin about? with 343 horse 3400 lbs and proper gearing maybe a lil tail wind im sure its possible lol ....its also a euro spec model as he stated which is RATED at 10 more horse than an american model......could be underrated a lil as well?? on a side note i saw a totaled m3 competition on a flat bed in tampa the last few days.......very sad sight indeed ..there sweet ass cars

**Deuuuce** · 01-29-2008, 05:13 AM

Originally Posted by tonyjnjz

why would he lie about what he saw???? and a stock c5 certinaly CAN and DOES do 180 plus so wtf are you talkin about? with 343 horse 3400 lbs and proper gearing maybe a lil tail wind im sure its possible lol ....its also a euro spec model as he stated which is RATED at 10 more horse than an american model......could be underrated a lil as well?? on a side note i saw a totaled m3 competition on a flat bed in tampa the last few days.......very sad sight indeed ..there sweet ass cars

Your reply is to the wrong quote, you're obviously trying to start an argument and a stock C5 won't do 180mph.