My 09 M3 is REALLY slow.

dogears · 09-21-2009, 11:30 AM

So yesterday, a casual friend of mine came over with his 2001 Vette. I did not know he had this car since he usually is not driving it. It was pretty sharp with aftermarket body pieces and rims. I comment "nice Vette". He tells me thanks, it has a lot of work done.....

So, we pop the hood which has a center carbon fiber cold air vent, and I see a monsterous supercharger, front intercooler, and a plaque on the plenum stating 768HP and 700 something lb/ft torque. This was rear wheel!! He tells me it is like 850hp at the crank.

Needless to say, we went for a drive.

Thing is insane. It way outpulls any relatively stock M3 even when in 3rd gear! He tells me other Vettes with the same mods have run high 9s in the quarter.

Now I want G forces like this.....

He also have suspension mods and races at Millville all the time. Handles great.

Kind of rough ride though.

NoM3ForMe · 09-21-2009, 11:33 AM

Here it comes...

kmac1980 · 09-21-2009, 11:39 AM

that vette is slow too, i want g forces like this....

Nawaaz · 09-21-2009, 11:39 AM

Looks like it's time to MOD up, or upgrade to a SUPER car!

skierman64 · 09-21-2009, 11:44 AM

I think I saw video of him going off at turn 1 on the Thunderbolt course at NJMP. Way off. I can't access youtube at work, but if you do a search I'm sure you can find it.

Vic55 · 09-21-2009, 11:45 AM

There is always something faster...

Nawaaz · 09-21-2009, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Vic55

There is always something faster...

100% agree. The search never stops.

Robin_NL · 09-21-2009, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vic55

There is always something faster...

Yep:
http://xpda.com/f22/021105-O-9999G-072.jpg

XunXunDCT · 09-21-2009, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dogears

So yesterday, a casual friend of mine came over with his 2001 Vette. I did not know he had this car since he usually is not driving it. It was pretty sharp with aftermarket body pieces and rims. I comment "nice Vette". He tells me thanks, it has a lot of work done.....

So, we pop the hood which has a center carbon fiber cold air vent, and I see a monsterous supercharger, front intercooler, and a plaque on the plenum stating 768HP and 700 something lb/ft torque. This was rear wheel!! He tells me it is like 850hp at the crank.

Needless to say, we went for a drive.

Thing is insane. It way outpulls any relatively stock M3 even when in 3rd gear! He tells me other Vettes with the same mods have run high 9s in the quarter.

Now I want G forces like this.....

He also have suspension mods and races at Millville all the time. Handles great.

Kind of rough ride though.

The vette is an amazing car. After talking to my best friend about cars that we want to own, he told me wants to one day own a high end vette. I didn't know why he would do that, but then after reading up on the car, it totally made sense. He's an accountant and did a lot of bean counting, so it was a financially sound choice. They don't get labeled "best bang for the buck" for no reason. Especially having a variation that can run w/ Ferrari's and the such. 700+hp and 700+torque... haha.. no question.. that kind of g force will make us go gaga... that or "wtf" Hehe

Epacy2 · 09-21-2009, 12:00 PM

What is this post about? You pose no question, just relay you got a ride in someone's car.

Some people have no idea why they buy things.

sjc9099 · 09-21-2009, 12:44 PM

My previous car was a 2003 SVT cobra. It had various modifications but the primary power adder was the 2.8L Kenne Bell Twin Screw supercharger. The car made 642rwhp//605rwtq @ 22 psi on 93 octane. Yeah the car was scary fast and could out run an production car out there --- but it was loud as hell, extremely poor gas milage, and felt very uncivilized compared to my M3.
Sometimes, I admit, I do miss the raw power of the cobra. But IMHO the M3 is a much better all around balanced and fun sports car.

And if your just looking to get a speed fix go out and buy a crotch rocket. the 850hp vette cant touch that trust me.

DevJ · 09-21-2009, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Epacy2

What is this post about? You pose no question, just relay you got a ride in someone's car.

Some people have no idea why they buy things.

skierman64 · 09-21-2009, 01:02 PM

I work with a guy who has a car like that. Does this guy work at McGuire AFB?

MJC///M3 · 09-21-2009, 01:07 PM

yawn......

J08M3 · 09-21-2009, 01:11 PM

American muscle is where you want to be if you're looking for stupid amounts of power for relatively cheap.

!Xoible · 09-21-2009, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Vic55

There is always something faster...

yah i can tell from ur siggy!

kmac1980 · 09-21-2009, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Robin Hood

Yep:
http://xpda.com/f22/021105-O-9999G-072.jpg

hah what my F22 pic wasn't good enough?

well techincally this is faster than the F22 anyways :P

dogears · 09-21-2009, 02:53 PM

Hey, lighten up..... Just relaying a cool story. I am very happy with the M!

For the record, I owned a Grand National that was worked to the gills! What a beast.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Epacy2

What is this post about? You pose no question, just relay you got a ride in someone's car.

Some people have no idea why they buy things.

DevJ · 09-21-2009, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dogears

Hey, lighten up..... Just relaying a cool story. I am very happy with the M!

For the record, I owned a Grand National that was worked to the gills! What a beast.

Your M3 is no slouch either. Any vids of the exhaust? I wanna see what an ES sounds with an xpipe...

!Xoible · 09-21-2009, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dogears

Hey, lighten up..... Just relaying a cool story. I am very happy with the M!

For the record, I owned a Grand National that was worked to the gills! What a beast.

it's okay, he's Epacy. just the way he is

michaeldorian · 09-21-2009, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vic55

There is always something faster...

Like the cars in your sig.

bobbyd1961 · 09-21-2009, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dogears

So yesterday, a casual friend of mine came over with his 2001 Vette. I did not know he had this car since he usually is not driving it. It was pretty sharp with aftermarket body pieces and rims. I comment "nice Vette". He tells me thanks, it has a lot of work done.....

So, we pop the hood which has a center carbon fiber cold air vent, and I see a monsterous supercharger, front intercooler, and a plaque on the plenum stating 768HP and 700 something lb/ft torque. This was rear wheel!! He tells me it is like 850hp at the crank.

Needless to say, we went for a drive.

Thing is insane. It way outpulls any relatively stock M3 even when in 3rd gear! He tells me other Vettes with the same mods have run high 9s in the quarter.

Now I want G forces like this.....

He also have suspension mods and races at Millville all the time. Handles great.

Kind of rough ride though.

a souped up vette who cares its a piece of garbage

09-21-2009, 11:30 AM	#1
dogears My master volume goes to 11 Drives: 2009 Space Gray M3 Sedan M-DCT Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 407 iTrader: (0)	My 09 M3 is REALLY slow. So yesterday, a casual friend of mine came over with his 2001 Vette. I did not know he had this car since he usually is not driving it. It was pretty sharp with aftermarket body pieces and rims. I comment "nice Vette". He tells me thanks, it has a lot of work done..... So, we pop the hood which has a center carbon fiber cold air vent, and I see a monsterous supercharger, front intercooler, and a plaque on the plenum stating 768HP and 700 something lb/ft torque. This was rear wheel!! He tells me it is like 850hp at the crank. Needless to say, we went for a drive. Thing is insane. It way outpulls any relatively stock M3 even when in 3rd gear! He tells me other Vettes with the same mods have run high 9s in the quarter. Now I want G forces like this..... He also have suspension mods and races at Millville all the time. Handles great. Kind of rough ride though. __________________ 2009 Space Gray Carbon Leather E90 with DCT, Loaded except for that stupid cruise control and moonroof. Mods: AA pulley and air filter. Fabspeed 200 cell cats, Xpipe w/resonators and no secondary cats, Powerchip tune, Eisenmann Sport Mufflers, Xenon interior lights, Vorsteiner Rear Diffuser II, SWS8 subs, JL Audio XD400 bridged 2X200W
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09-21-2009, 11:44 AM	#5
skierman64 Brigadier General Drives: 2008 E92 Space Gray M3 & E36M3 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Greater St Louis Metro area Posts: 3,069 iTrader: (1) Garage List 1998 M3 Coupe [0.00] 2008 M3 Coupe [0.00]	I think I saw video of him going off at turn 1 on the Thunderbolt course at NJMP. Way off. I can't access youtube at work, but if you do a search I'm sure you can find it. __________________ Get a professional motorsports full featured stopwatch app for your Blackberry here: http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/19464 Invest Wisely...The best mod for your money?? BMWCCA high performance driver's school. The mod that lasts a lifetime and improves the performance of any car you drive

09-21-2009, 11:45 AM	#6
Vic55 Captain Drives: 2013 AW F10 M5 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: THE Orange County Posts: 638 iTrader: (8)	There is always something faster... __________________ 2013 BMW M6 Alpine White 2013 BMW M5 Alpine White 2012 Audi R8 V-10 Ibis White 2012 Mercedes Benz C63 AMG Black Series Obsidian Black

09-21-2009, 12:00 PM	#10
Epacy2 Ire of the Regime Drives: BMWs Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: STL Posts: 1,209 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00] 2008 M3 [0.00]	What is this post about? You pose no question, just relay you got a ride in someone's car. Some people have no idea why they buy things. __________________

09-21-2009, 12:44 PM	#11
sjc9099 New Member Drives: 2008 M3 Coupe Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 16 iTrader: (0)	My previous car was a 2003 SVT cobra. It had various modifications but the primary power adder was the 2.8L Kenne Bell Twin Screw supercharger. The car made 642rwhp//605rwtq @ 22 psi on 93 octane. Yeah the car was scary fast and could out run an production car out there --- but it was loud as hell, extremely poor gas milage, and felt very uncivilized compared to my M3. Sometimes, I admit, I do miss the raw power of the cobra. But IMHO the M3 is a much better all around balanced and fun sports car. And if your just looking to get a speed fix go out and buy a crotch rocket. the 850hp vette cant touch that trust me. __________________ Switzer P800 GT-R

09-21-2009, 11:33 AM	#2
NoM3ForMe Major Drives: '04 Quest, '07 Kia Sorrento Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ...location, location? Posts: 1,304 iTrader: (0)	Here it comes...

09-21-2009, 11:39 AM	#3
kmac1980 Major Drives: '11 535xi, (former '08 M3) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: toronto Posts: 1,028 iTrader: (1)	that vette is slow too, i want g forces like this....

09-21-2009, 11:39 AM	#4
Nawaaz Brigadier General Drives: . Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: . Posts: 4,647 iTrader: (0)	Looks like it's time to MOD up, or upgrade to a SUPER car!

09-21-2009, 01:02 PM	#13
skierman64 Brigadier General Drives: 2008 E92 Space Gray M3 & E36M3 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Greater St Louis Metro area Posts: 3,069 iTrader: (1) Garage List 1998 M3 Coupe [0.00] 2008 M3 Coupe [0.00]	I work with a guy who has a car like that. Does this guy work at McGuire AFB? __________________ Get a professional motorsports full featured stopwatch app for your Blackberry here: http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/19464 Invest Wisely...The best mod for your money?? BMWCCA high performance driver's school. The mod that lasts a lifetime and improves the performance of any car you drive

09-21-2009, 01:07 PM	#14
MJC///M3 Colonel Drives: 09 SSII E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bronx, NYC Posts: 2,330 iTrader: (0)	yawn...... __________________ "You will get there, but it is up to you and you alone. It is what you are willing to do, and how you are willing to get there. You must be relentless, you must be tireless, you must pursue at all costs, so that you are ready, when the time is right." -Dad

09-21-2009, 01:11 PM	#15
J08M3 Major General Drives: 2011 M3 COUPE Join Date: May 2008 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 6,015 iTrader: (8)	American muscle is where you want to be if you're looking for stupid amounts of power for relatively cheap. __________________

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