E92 M3 vs. Me in N55 DCT 135i - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

SAM135iAM · 12-20-2012, 02:46 PM

Hey guys,
One of my good buddies has a stock E92 M3 Manual. He just texted me asking if I wanted to do a couple pulls against him after work today just to see how my car stacks up to his. Does anyone have an opinion on what I could do to keep up with him. Maybe suggest a certain MPH to go from or something? I'm assuming I will get my ass handed to me, but I would like to have a good showing at least.

mzman · 12-20-2012, 03:21 PM

Do a 30-100mph pull. Don't race him above 100.

SAM135iAM · 12-20-2012, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mzman

Do a 30-100mph pull. Don't race him above 100.

Awesome! Thanks. How bad should I be getting beat by him? Should I let DCT shift for me or use the paddles? I will be sure to put sport mode on.

Red Bread · 12-20-2012, 03:30 PM

Nothing good will happen for you at higher speeds. With the lack of an LSD, launches won't help your case either. Your best bet would be to try a 5-80 run or similar. Where should I tell my DPD friend to look for you guys?

mzman · 12-20-2012, 03:32 PM

I don't know the power range on the n55. But on my 6mt n54 I shift at 6200-6300 rpm to keep it in the power range.

Back when my car was stock I was able to pull 0.5-1 car length on a stock e92 m3 that a friend owned. Above 100 he started to pull away steadily.

So in that range I would think it would be a close race.

SAM135iAM · 12-20-2012, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Bread

Nothing good will happen for you at higher speeds. With the lack of an LSD, launches won't help your case either. Your best bet would be to try a 5-80 run or similar. Where should I tell my DPD friend to look for you guys?

Commerce TX, HWY 11 East.

SAM135iAM · 12-20-2012, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mzman

I don't know the power range on the n55. But on my 6mt n54 I shift at 6200-6300 rpm to keep it in the power range.

Back when my car was stock I was able to pull 0.5-1 car length on a stock e92 m3 that a friend owned. Above 100 he started to pull away steadily.

So in that range I would think it would be a close race.

Are you manual? I have DCT...I don't know if it makes any difference.

Tinaphpc · 12-21-2012, 04:22 AM

Good thread, I always like them.

SAM135iAM · 12-21-2012, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Tinaphpc

Good thread, I always like them.

Thanks man. Ended up not running them yesterday. It got dark to quick and neither one of us wanted to run at night...to much of a risk. We plan on running this weekend, if traffic is good. We are planning on using a go pro too.

Red Bread · 12-21-2012, 11:34 AM

Xmas weekend, why would traffic be heavy?

12-20-2012, 02:46 PM	#1
SAM135iAM Private First Class Drives: 11' 135i DCT + NAV Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 191 iTrader: (0)	E92 M3 vs. Me in N55 DCT 135i Hey guys, One of my good buddies has a stock E92 M3 Manual. He just texted me asking if I wanted to do a couple pulls against him after work today just to see how my car stacks up to his. Does anyone have an opinion on what I could do to keep up with him. Maybe suggest a certain MPH to go from or something? I'm assuming I will get my ass handed to me, but I would like to have a good showing at least.
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mzman Enlisted Member Drives: E82, 95 M3, 99 MRoad, 88 944TS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 42 iTrader: (0)	Do a 30-100mph pull. Don't race him above 100. __________________ Current: E82 AW/CR 135i FBO+Meth+E30, '95 Cosmos M3, '99 AW MRoadster, '88 944 Turbo S - 401rwhp/429ftlb

12-20-2012, 03:32 PM	#5
mzman Enlisted Member Drives: E82, 95 M3, 99 MRoad, 88 944TS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 42 iTrader: (0)	I don't know the power range on the n55. But on my 6mt n54 I shift at 6200-6300 rpm to keep it in the power range. Back when my car was stock I was able to pull 0.5-1 car length on a stock e92 m3 that a friend owned. Above 100 he started to pull away steadily. So in that range I would think it would be a close race. __________________ Current: E82 AW/CR 135i FBO+Meth+E30, '95 Cosmos M3, '99 AW MRoadster, '88 944 Turbo S - 401rwhp/429ftlb

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12-20-2012, 03:30 PM	#4
Red Bread Colonel Drives: My wife's car Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 2,964 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW X1 35i [0.00] 2009 Schwinn Madison [0.00]	Nothing good will happen for you at higher speeds. With the lack of an LSD, launches won't help your case either. Your best bet would be to try a 5-80 run or similar. Where should I tell my DPD friend to look for you guys?

12-21-2012, 04:22 AM	#8
Tinaphpc New Member Drives: bmw Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Scotts Hill Posts: 26 iTrader: (0)	Good thread, I always like them.

12-21-2012, 11:34 AM	#10
Red Bread Colonel Drives: My wife's car Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 2,964 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW X1 35i [0.00] 2009 Schwinn Madison [0.00]	Xmas weekend, why would traffic be heavy?