can the m3 handle it?

MRSSIIM3 · 02-14-2011, 01:30 AM

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piloto · 02-14-2011, 01:35 AM

It's bad for the blinker fluid and the exhaust lubrication, or so I've heard.

donovan · 02-14-2011, 01:52 AM

Think about what you just asked.... I drove an average of 138 yesterday for 45 minutes straight. The car is fine, BMW didnt create a vehicle that dies as such.

1sikbmr · 02-14-2011, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by piloto

It's bad for the blinker fluid and the exhaust lubrication, or so I've heard.

piloto · 02-14-2011, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by hamama3

well im just a tad bit worried because i drove at 173 for about 10 mins straight and im at 1800 miles

Ok, so your wheel bearings saw some higher levels of heat, sustained for 10 minutes. Same with your CV joints. Beyond that, the engine saw higher rpm, but again, depending on which gear you were in, it may not have even been high rpm, relatively speaking (e.g. 6th in the 6MT or 7th in the DCT). And needless to say, the car is designed to take this, as is your bargain Hyundai Elantra and Chevy Cruze (those are great cars in their segments, IMO). So not sure why you are so worried.

JIO · 02-14-2011, 02:45 AM

From the owner's manual:

"From 1200 to 3000 miles, Engine and road speeds can be increased gradually up to a traveling speed of 135 mph. Use the maximum speed only for brief intervals, e.g. when passing."

So much for breaking-in the car...173 mph for 10 minutes in the US?...are you nuts?

BMRLVR · 02-14-2011, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JIO

173 mph for 10 minutes in the US?

Where the hell did you find a road to do this short of a NASCAR track??? I have no Idea where this kind of sustained speed is possible.

173MPH x 10 Min = ~28.83 Miles covered. Thats a lot of road!!!

I'd recommend you refrain from posting this sort of info in the future. All kinds of people read these forums!!!

UA · 02-14-2011, 03:00 AM

I'm pretty sure that was sarcasm. He didn't do 173 for 10min

Erhan · 02-14-2011, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by hamama3

this was done on the autobahn!!

and it was more like 20 seconds im just wondering if the car would be able to sustain anything more, etc

purely just wanted more knowledge my 'scenario' didnt actually happen

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Originally Posted by hamama3

well im just a tad bit worried because i drove at 173 for about 10 mins straight and im at 1800 miles

decide?

And there is a huge difference between recommended, occasional short period of 135mph and sustained 173mph. I mean sure break-in period is a little over rated but come on, this is a little on the wild side.

richardbb85 · 02-14-2011, 11:21 AM

lmao....

Ken37.73 · 02-14-2011, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by donovan

Think about what you just asked.... I drove an average of 138 yesterday for 45 minutes straight. The car is fine, BMW didnt create a vehicle that dies as such.

103 miles ?????

jbtco · 02-14-2011, 11:38 AM

What sort of mpg at very high speed ? and how far would you get before needing to refuel.

Kyoshi71 · 02-14-2011, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by piloto

It's bad for the blinker fluid and the exhaust lubrication, or so I've heard.

Phenominal

UNNATRAL · 02-14-2011, 12:06 PM

the M3 was built to cruise comfortably, meaning both for the passenger and for the engine, at around 250km/h which is roughly 130mph. you have nothing to worry about.

NYCM3ryder · 02-14-2011, 12:23 PM

i am sure our babies can take it.... they are autoban designed lol

immiketoo · 02-14-2011, 12:26 PM

TROLL thread...?

Erhan · 02-14-2011, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by UNNATRAL

the M3 was built to cruise comfortably, meaning both for the passenger and for the engine, at around 250km/h which is roughly 130mph. you have nothing to worry about.

That's very rough... 250km/h =~ 155mph

UNNATRAL · 02-14-2011, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by erhanh

That's very rough... 250km/h =~ 155mph

sorry...did that calc roughly in my head. your right 155mph = 250km/h

OC3 · 02-14-2011, 02:05 PM

Yeah, essentially, 100 km/h = 62 mph

Dave07997S · 02-14-2011, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BMRLVR

Where the hell did you find a road to do this short of a NASCAR track??? I have no Idea where this kind of sustained speed is possible.

173MPH x 10 Min = ~28.83 Miles covered. Thats a lot of road!!!

I'd recommend you refrain from posting this sort of info in the future. All kinds of people read these forums!!!

Exactly...just read the opening headlines on this website. Also, a guy on SVTPerformance posted about all his kills on the freeway to include quite a few youtube videos. He was involved in a bad accident and the police used his videos against him.

Dave

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