Top speed you did in M3? I got 200mph...

Voltigeur · 11-13-2011, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by MTROIS

...yeah, the back feels already quite light around 150 mph (on Monticello track) so for higher speeds I would definitely install a wing.

Agreed. I can't get to those speeds on my local track but have done several speed limited V-max's and unless I were on an A-bahn w/ some more aero I would be disinclined to push much over 160.

GrumpyBimmerFan · 11-14-2011, 04:52 AM

yes, you all are correct, at those speeds the aero really come into play. The front doesn't feel as planted. I'm not so worried about the back. That is one of the reasons that i didn't get a chance to do a vid, it gets kind of windy here in the fall, and with wind, i hesitate to go over 180mph.

What are the gears on the M3?

I have stock 18's, and it's a 6 speed manual.

While yes i agree speedo is not an accurate measurement, it's still nice to say i hit 200mph... I'm most certain that i am officially in 300kph club (GPS), which is already cool!

IND-Distribution · 11-14-2011, 09:21 AM

Factory ratios look like this:

Final Drive
3.846

1st
4.055

2nd
2.369

3rd
1.582

4th
1.192

5th
1.000

6th
0.872

bigjae1976 · 11-14-2011, 04:36 PM

I think I got to 166mph according to my GPS during euro delivery. It was right near Darscheid close to the ring. I'll see if I still have info. My gps stores the max speed.

persian54 · 11-14-2011, 05:36 PM

In a dream...my M3 hit 186mph speedo speed. No GPS or Vbox to confirm exact speed

This was a one time thing. Should never happen again.

Mods were OE tune with limiter removed (obvious), AA HFC Xpipe, MS Filter, MS Pulley

Never done 200+...and don't plan on it

PhillyNate · 11-14-2011, 05:58 PM

The funny thing is this car handles speed so well it's almost disorientating. In a good way. Like I no I'm going fast but between listening to the engine, watching out for others and genuinely marvelling at the car I forget to look at the speedo and/or the readout.

Trevor .:R · 11-14-2011, 06:29 PM

162 Mph here with a cts-v in rear view mirror ;D

The Flying Scotsman · 11-20-2011, 12:09 PM

I hit 192 mph (speedo reading) about a year back. I would not recommend this for anyone as the car veers form side to side even when you hold the wheel as firm as you can.

ShadeD1 · 11-20-2011, 08:41 PM

Tweaked 150 at TWS going CW.

Mahmood07 · 11-20-2011, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mastek

Thats really crazy and dangerous. Even if your doing 190mph ... between your street tires + the aero generated under the car is asking for some serious mangled death.
For the sake of others and yourself, please stop attempting these 200mph runs on public roads. You have no idea about the forces of physics your messing with.

+1, the car feels very floaty at high speeds. A small bump on the road and you're dead.

Singletrack · 11-21-2011, 09:33 AM

That is some serious speed!

165mph indicated is my max.

klammer · 11-22-2011, 07:38 AM

172 indicated

S65V8 · 11-22-2011, 08:42 AM

150 thus far...didn't get to the limiter kick back yet...I know (I was already there

haha...

AlteredBe4st · 11-22-2011, 02:39 PM

170 here.

robb7979 · 11-22-2011, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

I seriously doubt that.

Quite possible actually, speedometer indicated, of course. Considering the discrepancy.

Richbot · 11-22-2011, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robb7979

Quite possible actually, speedometer indicated, of course. Considering the discrepancy.

Yup. 320kph is about 198mph which is about what the speedo reads at 180actual mph. The M driver's package has a 178mph limiter. Makes sense to me

robb7979 · 11-22-2011, 04:32 PM

Wish we had that in the US. Only way for us to raise or eliminate it is with a $1,000 tune.

GrumpyBimmerFan · 11-22-2011, 11:53 PM

another shitty vid, at the recorded attempt of 200mph... failed, but you can clearly see the speedo above 190mph, after 6th minute..

11-14-2011, 04:52 AM	#24
GrumpyBimmerFan Captain 290 Rep 845 Posts Drives: M2CS 6spd Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	yes, you all are correct, at those speeds the aero really come into play. The front doesn't feel as planted. I'm not so worried about the back. That is one of the reasons that i didn't get a chance to do a vid, it gets kind of windy here in the fall, and with wind, i hesitate to go over 180mph. What are the gears on the M3? I have stock 18's, and it's a 6 speed manual. While yes i agree speedo is not an accurate measurement, it's still nice to say i hit 200mph... I'm most certain that i am officially in 300kph club (GPS), which is already cool!
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11-14-2011, 04:36 PM	#26
bigjae1976 Major General 1570 Rep 8,075 Posts Drives: 11 E90 M3 Individual Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (22) Garage List 2004 BMW M3 [4.50] 2011 BMW E90 M3 [5.25] 2013 BMW 328i [5.00]	I think I got to 166mph according to my GPS during euro delivery. It was right near Darscheid close to the ring. I'll see if I still have info. My gps stores the max speed. __________________ 2018 F30 320iX Melbourne Red 2011 E90 M3 Monte Carlo Blue 2004 E46 M3 Imola Red 2000 E36/7 Z3 Steel Blue
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11-14-2011, 05:36 PM	#27
persian54 Lieutenant General 923 Rep 15,818 Posts Drives: M760/G83M4 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Valley, SoCal iTrader: (298)	In a dream...my M3 hit 186mph speedo speed. No GPS or Vbox to confirm exact speed This was a one time thing. Should never happen again. Mods were OE tune with limiter removed (obvious), AA HFC Xpipe, MS Filter, MS Pulley Never done 200+...and don't plan on it __________________ From E93 335i to E89 Z4 to E93 M3/E89 Z4 to E350/SL550
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11-14-2011, 05:58 PM	#28
PhillyNate ENTHUSIAST 135 Rep 2,097 Posts Drives: 2010 Porsche Cayman Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 Porsche Cayman [0.00]	The funny thing is this car handles speed so well it's almost disorientating. In a good way. Like I no I'm going fast but between listening to the engine, watching out for others and genuinely marvelling at the car I forget to look at the speedo and/or the readout. __________________ "what I'm driving here...is an ending." Jeremy Clarkson 2010 Carrara White Porsche Cayman 6mt 2014 Whiteout Toyota GT-86 6mt(Sold 05/23/15) 2011 Alpine White BMW M3 6mt ZCP Coupe(forced retirement 06/06/14) 2008 Alpine White BMW 328i 6mt Coupe(retired 06/21/11)
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11-14-2011, 06:29 PM	#29
Trevor .:R Captain 65 Rep 699 Posts Drives: 13 ZCP DCT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Thousand Oaks/Camarillo/Westlake iTrader: (1) Garage List 11 M3 [10.00]	162 Mph here with a cts-v in rear view mirror ;D __________________ Current: 2013 E92 M3 AW DCT Past: 2011 E90 M3 AW DCT, 2011 E92 M3 MR 6MT, 2008 E92 M3 AW 6MT
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11-20-2011, 12:09 PM	#30
The Flying Scotsman Enthusiast 84 Rep 224 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Naples, FL iTrader: (0)	I hit 192 mph (speedo reading) about a year back. I would not recommend this for anyone as the car veers form side to side even when you hold the wheel as firm as you can.
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11-20-2011, 08:41 PM	#31
ShadeD1 First Lieutenant 38 Rep 330 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 xDrive 35i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Tweaked 150 at TWS going CW.
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11-21-2011, 09:33 AM	#33
Singletrack 4th down; 4th quarter? Renegade. 87 Rep 3,850 Posts Drives: 09 SSII E92 M3; 19 FG M5C Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (3)	That is some serious speed! 165mph indicated is my max.
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11-22-2011, 07:38 AM	#34
klammer Brigadier General 97 Rep 3,246 Posts Drives: 11 spc gry m3 e90, 19 X5 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: chicago iTrader: (0)	172 indicated __________________ mods: track ready stuff
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11-22-2011, 08:42 AM	#35
S65V8 _ 808 Rep 3,160 Posts Drives: ... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (10)	150 thus far...didn't get to the limiter kick back yet...I know (I was already there haha...
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11-22-2011, 02:39 PM	#36
AlteredBe4st First Pride 110 Rep 1,557 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Connecticut.. iTrader: (8)	170 here.
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11-22-2011, 04:32 PM	#39
robb7979 Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 265 Posts Drives: 2011 e90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	Wish we had that in the US. Only way for us to raise or eliminate it is with a $1,000 tune.
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11-22-2011, 11:53 PM	#40
GrumpyBimmerFan Captain 290 Rep 845 Posts Drives: M2CS 6spd Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	another shitty vid, at the recorded attempt of 200mph... failed, but you can clearly see the speedo above 190mph, after 6th minute..
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