My 1/4 mile pass on the new 2008 M3

eagletangogreen · 11-02-2008, 10:05 PM

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Sticky · 11-02-2008, 10:16 PM

What was your 60 foot? Damn the weather must be cold where you are and I bet you are close to sea level, what track?

FStop7 · 11-02-2008, 10:23 PM

3420? I don't think so.

lucid · 11-02-2008, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by FStop7

3420? I don't think so.

I think so. I weighed mine with a little over half a tank at the track @3495. (That was before I removed the rear seat for people who know I did that btw).

JuniorDee · 11-02-2008, 10:28 PM

sounds about right weight wise. I was 35xx with 3/4 tank

eagletangogreen · 11-02-2008, 10:34 PM

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Sticky · 11-02-2008, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by lucid

I think so. I weighed mine with a little over half a tank at the track @3495. (That was before I removed the rear seat for people who know I did that btw).

I probably already asked you but what was your impression without the rear seats?

Sticky · 11-02-2008, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by eagletangogreen

My best 60' was 2.0 I will try to post a time slip next week I dont have a scanner so ill just take a pic..

I have a set of BFG DR's in the car port I might slap on aftet i get the AA exhaust on. I am pretty sure I can pull a 1.8 or 1.7 with the DR's That should be good for a 12.3 to 12.4 bone stock its all in the first 60' the rest is easy.. I am in fayetteville and the track is open every Sunday pretty good track IMO

I ran BFG drag radials and I couldn't get anything below 2.0 on them. On one pass I cut a 1.988, but I just couldn't heat them up.

DCT is a complete and utter bitch at the strip. Just trying to control the burnout was a horrible experience and the BFG's need to be hot.

I don't blame the BFG's, I blame me, but I think I will be switching to the Mickey Thompson radial, possibly the 305/35/18. I'll sell you my BFG's for cheap if you want.

Great 60 foot on street tires! What was the TEMP and I'll look into the track elevation.

FStop7 · 11-02-2008, 10:37 PM

3420 would make the E92 lighter than the E46. BMW's own stats say the coupe weighs 3700lbs.

Sticky · 11-02-2008, 10:44 PM

Your track is basically sea level and the low was 37 degrees (high 70, assuming yesterday), no wonder you had such a good time and trap speed. I would love a track like that.

eagletangogreen · 11-02-2008, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Sticky

I ran BFG drag radials and I couldn't get anything below 2.0 on them. On one pass I cut a 1.988, but I just couldn't heat them up.

DCT is a complete and utter bitch at the strip. Just trying to control the burnout was a horrible experience and the BFG's need to be hot.

I don't blame the BFG's, I blame me, but I think I will be switching to the Mickey Thompson radial, possibly the 305/35/18. I'll sell you my BFG's for cheap if you want.

Great 60 foot on street tires! What was the TEMP and I'll look into the track elevation.

DCT does some wierd shit when you try to burn out (press the gas) and press the brake to keep the car still while burning out..
You need to take the brake fuse out so it fools the car and it doesnt think your "panicking" press the gas and break at the same time. It causes the DCT even while turned off to kick in and cut power to the wheels making the burn out to heat the tires very hard.. I learn this with the VQ35 platform and I tried it with the M and it also works. DOnt ask me why it just does..

lucid · 11-02-2008, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Sticky

I probably already asked you but what was your impression without the rear seats?

I was faster.

I didn't have any issues with the balance of the car or anything. They weigh only 43 lbs. Less than a quarter thank of gas.

lucid · 11-02-2008, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by FStop7

3420 would make the E92 lighter than the E46. BMW's own stats say the coupe weighs 3700lbs.

We've been through that several times. That includes full tank, driver, baggage, and probably sunroof as well.

Sticky · 11-02-2008, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by eagletangogreen

DCT does some wierd shit when you try to burn out (press the gas) and press the brake to keep the car still while burning out..
You need to take the brake fuse out so it fools the car and it doesnt think your "panicking" press the gas and break at the same time. It causes the DCT even while turned off to kick in and cut power to the wheels making the burn out to heat the tires very hard.. I learn this with the VQ35 platform and I tried it with the M and it also works. DOnt ask me why it just does..

Yep, it sure did do some weird shit and I looked like an idiot for my first two passes. The burnout was horrible and then trying to set up launch control before the light goes green was even worse. I don't get it, SMG was WAY easier at the strip but had a stupidly low RPM launch. Not to mention DCT creeps forward with launch control = redlight.

So the brake fuse might be the solution to my problems, interesting.

eagletangogreen · 11-02-2008, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Sticky

Yep, it sure did do some weird shit and I looked like an idiot for my first two passes. The burnout was horrible and then trying to set up launch control before the light goes green was even worse. I don't get it, SMG was WAY easier at the strip but had a stupidly low RPM launch. Not to mention DCT creeps forward with launch control = redlight.

So the brake fuse might be the solution to my problems, interesting.

Yes I worked for me!!

WOW! the rear seats are only 43lbs?? Lucid do you think you can post some pics or your backseat area?? You can PM to me if you want to keep it on the down low. IMO I have more control of the throttle with out launch control and I can prevent from dumping the clutch and shocking the drivetrain.
I stage and lift the clutch out to it just about starts to engage and then rev it to about 4K and leave on the green with the drive train already loaded preventing any shock (i.e dumping it). Launch control is for girls...LOL

Luie

Sticky · 11-02-2008, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by eagletangogreen

Yes I worked for me!!

WOW! the rear seats are only 43lbs?? Lucid do you think you can post some pics or your backseat area?? You can PM to me if you want to keep it on the down low.

Luie

Does the ABS still work? Running around all the time without the brake fuse probably wouldn't be what I would want but if I could temporarily turn it off that would be great.

lucid · 11-02-2008, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by eagletangogreen

WOW! the rear seats are only 43lbs?? Lucid do you think you can post some pics or your backseat area?? You can PM to me if you

They are more like 49lb with the headrest and the storage cartridge in the seat.

I posted a pic on an unrelated thread about my winter wheels. Last pic in the OP here:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=182723

Go here for more info on some other potential weight savings:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=135122

eagletangogreen · 11-02-2008, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Sticky

Does the ABS still work? Running around all the time without the brake fuse probably wouldn't be what I would want but if I could temporarily turn it off that would be great.

No it doesnt disable the ABS, its the brake fuse to the tail light that it. Once again I dont know how it works and why, but for some reason the DCT get some signal from that brake fuse Ahhh I better keep my opinion to my self on this one.... But to answer your question the only thing that will not work are your tail lights adn prevent the DCT from kicking in while your pressing the breaks and the gas at the same time, thats why I only do this at the drag strip.

eagletangogreen · 11-02-2008, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by lucid

They are more like 49lb with the headrest and the storage cartridge in the seat.

I posted a pic on an unrelated thread about my winter wheels. Last pic in the OP here:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=182723

Go here for more info on some other potential weight savings:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=135122

Sweet Thanks!

Mother · 11-02-2008, 11:15 PM

12.7 ?!?! That's an impressive time regardless the conditions! Congrats!

skierman64 · 11-02-2008, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by FStop7

3420 would make the E92 lighter than the E46. BMW's own stats say the coupe weighs 3700lbs.

3420 is right in line with the numbers 3 or 4 others have posted when they actually weighed their cars. The Euro 3700 number includes a lot more than just the basic car. Remember a full tank of gas equals 100 lbs. Plus the OPs car does not have a lot of options, saving even more weight.

eagletangogreen · 11-02-2008, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mother

12.7 ?!?! That's an impressive time regardless the conditions! Congrats!

Thanks.

For being such a Sick track car I am pretty impressed with its straight line capabilities...

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FStop7 I like cars 329 Rep 5,052 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park, CA iTrader: (3)	3420 would make the E92 lighter than the E46. BMW's own stats say the coupe weighs 3700lbs.
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Sticky Banned 78 Rep 2,244 Posts Drives: E92 Jerez DCT M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Anaheim Hills / Malibu iTrader: (0)	Your track is basically sea level and the low was 37 degrees (high 70, assuming yesterday), no wonder you had such a good time and trap speed. I would love a track like that.
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