Originally Posted by
velociabstract
You most likely already know this but just in case …. the BMW's running 148 to 150 in my neck of the woods were around 550 hp. The easiest way to get a few extra/free mph is to remove everything external sticking out into the wind. Side mirrors are 2 mph believe it or not. (Mustang friend) If you use some collision wrap and close part of the grill opening, or all of it, you'll find a few more mph. All at no cost.
Les
I saw a lot of guys with the blue tape all over the front end, but I guess I was too lazy to try it. I considered at least folding back my mirrors but didn't. I didn't even bother air the tires up to 45psi. I found out another similarly moded 335i ran on Sunday and was trapping 138/139. He dyno'd 460 WHP and 530 WTQ. I think your 550 HP is correct, but 550 WHP. I really don't want to run more power than that anyway due to the transmission. I'll definitely have to have the timing retarding down low to keep the torque down.
Originally Posted by
Thirteendog
Rotors are cheaper on 07 and up. No longer a 2 piece design
That's good news price wise, but those big 6-pots sure looked sweet.
Originally Posted by
amx1397
grip you get to have all the fun,, one day soon i will come up and see if i can keep up with you. great job and great fun,, thanks for doing and sharing this every year. jim
Thanks for the kind words, but you wouldn't have a problem keeping up with me, unless you're referring to trying to keep me visible in your rearview mirror as I faded out.
You should try to at least make it to the Ocala, FL 1/2 mile in Jan, as I sure you would have a blast:
wannaGOFAST - High-Speed Racing - Florida 1/2 Mile Private Runway Shootout