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Z3 (E36/7, E36/8) (1996 - 2002) In 1996 BMW added the Z3 to the lineup. First available only with the 1.9 liter engine, the Z3 went on to carry every 6 cylinder produced between 1996 and 2002. A fun, sporty little 2 seater came both in convertible and coupe form. Being a bit of a “parts bin” car, the Z3 is part E30, part E36, but all original.

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Old 08-25-2004, 10:33 AM
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M Coupe runs 10.775 @ 134.35 mph

Fianlly resolved front runner issues so I could run slicks on my M Coupe. On it's first full power pass with slicks it dipped into the tens and therefore the car is not allowed to race until a full chromemoly six point rollcage is installed.

R/T: .168
60': 1.600
330': 4.709
660': 7.092 @ 104.92
1,000': 9.086
ET: 10.775 @ 134.35
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Drag Racing 102: Advanced techniques
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Old 08-25-2004, 10:44 AM
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Old 08-25-2004, 10:46 AM
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Kenny, who was in the right lane? His times are very very close to yours, yet his MPH is MUCH lower.... can you explain, please?

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Old 08-25-2004, 10:52 AM
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Kenny, who was in the right lane? His times are very very close to yours, yet his MPH is MUCH lower.... can you explain, please?

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Jayson in his 392 ci Mopar. Yes I can explain .. my car is faster.
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1999 BMW M Coupe 10.775 @ 134.35 mph w/1.600 60' (Best 136.07 mph) - pass made 25th August 2004.

See the BFc Drag Racing Standings List for BMW street cars. Watch my drag racing movies on YouTube.

BMW turbo street car Drag Racing 101
Drag racing 101 part 2
Best rubber fitment for BMW street cars with unmodified bodywork
Drag Racing 102: Advanced techniques
What fuel is what?
Gearing for drag racing 101
NHRA rule book for street cars
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Old 08-25-2004, 10:56 AM
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Jayson in his 392 ci Mopar. Yes I can explain .. my car is faster.
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Old 08-25-2004, 10:57 AM
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I'd be happy just knowing my car could get up to 134!
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Old 08-25-2004, 11:00 AM
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At least you didn't put your picture along with the timeslip...

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Old 08-25-2004, 11:16 AM
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Excellent...

Quote:
Originally Posted by MrBlonde
Fianlly resolved front runner issues so I could run slicks on my M Coupe. On it's first full power pass with slicks it dipped into the tens and therefore the car is not allowed to race until a full chromemoly six point rollcage is installed.

R/T: .168
60': 1.600
330': 4.709
660': 7.092 @ 104.92
1,000': 9.086
ET: 10.775 @ 134.35



I knew it...
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Old 08-25-2004, 11:20 AM
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What mods do you have on your car?

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Old 08-25-2004, 11:23 AM
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Hey Kenny, you just shot my speed numbers
Next time... buddy... next time I will shot your numbers
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Old 08-25-2004, 11:24 AM
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1.6 60' was the key, man!
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Old 08-25-2004, 11:32 AM
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FTL : Dead A/C, dented door.
Awaiting install : M50 manifold, H&R springs, RD rear sway bar

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Old 08-25-2004, 11:38 AM
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Old 08-25-2004, 11:40 AM
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Old 08-25-2004, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by MrBlonde
Fianlly resolved front runner issues so I could run slicks on my M Coupe. On it's first full power pass with slicks it dipped into the tens and therefore the car is not allowed to race until a full chromemoly six point rollcage is installed.

R/T: .168
60': 1.600
330': 4.709
660': 7.092 @ 104.92
1,000': 9.086
ET: 10.775 @ 134.35
WOW!

So, are you going to do the cage?

Danno on b'fest has some nice pictures of his Coupe's rollcage (I'll try to find the post and put a link to it).

Here's one that I built for my Healey:
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Danno on b'fest has some nice pictures of his Coupe's rollcage (I'll try to find the post and put a link to it).
Link Here.

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Old 08-25-2004, 12:54 PM
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Old 08-25-2004, 01:58 PM
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Movie of tonight's run.

Take a look at the movie of the run.

The filesize is 9.8M.
The player is Quicktime.
The codec is DivX Pro.
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1999 BMW M Coupe 10.775 @ 134.35 mph w/1.600 60' (Best 136.07 mph) - pass made 25th August 2004.

See the BFc Drag Racing Standings List for BMW street cars. Watch my drag racing movies on YouTube.

BMW turbo street car Drag Racing 101
Drag racing 101 part 2
Best rubber fitment for BMW street cars with unmodified bodywork
Drag Racing 102: Advanced techniques
What fuel is what?
Gearing for drag racing 101
NHRA rule book for street cars
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The Mopar would've taken you in the twisties though....

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Suspension & Brakes: TC Kline True Match Coilovers 500f/500r w/ adjustable camber plates, Racing Dynamics sways, Custom front sway endlinks, ATE brake fluid, UUC/Willwood BBK 6f/4r piston, Slotted E46M3 Rotors, Stainless Lines, Strong Strut, IE Subframe Bushings, Racelogic Traction Control
ICE & Misc: Projector Z's w/DDE & 5k HID, 19'' Gold HRE C20's, Custom Aux pwr outlet, footwell lighting, ACS Splitters, Areo Sideskirts, Custom gauge pods, Z8 Start, Pioneer AVIC Z3, Clarus Components, 10" RE Sub in a Mister-X Enclosure, Alpine PDX 4X150 + 1X600 Amps
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FTW : ITG carbon fiber CAI, Turner Motorsports shorty headers, fan delete, metal impeller water pump, tack welded oil pump nut, Axxis Ultimate pads, Sparco strut brace, UUC Red TMEs, JTD RSMs w/ Z3 reinforcement plates, Koni S/As, RD front sway bar, JTD underpanel, Whalen shift knob, Silverstar bulbs, clear taillights + corners + sidemarkers, chrome gauge cluster rings, carbon fiber hood.
FTL : Dead A/C, dented door.
Awaiting install : M50 manifold, H&R springs, RD rear sway bar

2005 Atlantic Blue Pearl/Taupe Leather Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Wagon - 5 speed

FTW : Rallitek Stage 2 Tune , AVO panel filter, GP Moto 4-into-2-into-1 headers, gutted DP, JDM Spec B Rev. A susp., Perrin sway bars, CarboTech XP8pads, 18" Gold OZ SuperLeggeras, AVO SSK
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