E93 M3 Bash Bring it On

335 S · 02-02-2009, 06:43 PM

When I spin rubber in a straight line, is it expected from an E93 to exhibit wheel hop? This is most embarrassing when trying to impress my 10 year old. Side slides are not an option with passengers, so it is my only opportunity to show my child that I am truly a master of all things automotive.

J08M3 · 02-02-2009, 07:49 PM

spin 'em a little harder and you won't have any wheel hop.

DICKER 1 · 02-02-2009, 08:07 PM

Typically,

One would ask if this is an April Fool's Joke..??

MrAdams · 02-02-2009, 08:13 PM

Try popping the clutch in 2nd gear. It's a lot smoother

NewM3driver · 02-02-2009, 09:05 PM

Your 10 year old will be getting a drivers license in just 6 years. Find a different way to convince your child you are cool.

AZ-BMW · 02-02-2009, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DICKER 1

Typically,

One would ask if this is an April Fool's Joke..??

+1

NYSPEM3 · 02-02-2009, 10:21 PM

Since you asked for it...

Yes the sedan and coupe are better than the convertible.

Radiation Joe · 02-02-2009, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by NewM3driver

Your 10 year old will be getting a drivers license in just 6 years. Find a different way to convince your child you are cool.

+111

FStop7 · 02-02-2009, 11:18 PM

You're seriously doing burnouts and shit with a 10 year old in the car?

I'm not sure which should be taken away from you, the car of the kid.

youyou · 02-02-2009, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYSPEM3

Since you asked for it...

Yes the sedan and coupe are better than the convertible.

The Convertible is by far the best out of the 3

335 S · 02-03-2009, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by FStop7

You're seriously doing burnouts and shit with a 10 year old in the car?

I'm not sure which should be taken away from you, the car of the kid.

Yawn. Yes, I spin the wheels with my son in the car when I take him out to buy him some China White. He is usually coming off an epic high and needs a fix fast. Hence the wheel spin. And thanks for addressing the real issue, my irritating wheel hop.

335 S · 02-03-2009, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by NewM3driver

Your 10 year old will be getting a drivers license in just 6 years. Find a different way to convince your child you are cool.

I can't. I grew up watching Starsky and Hutch.

335 S · 02-03-2009, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J08M3

spin 'em a little harder and you won't have any wheel hop.

Finally, a piece of helpful guidance. Thanks.

mkoesel · 02-03-2009, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 335 S

Side slides are not an option with passengers...

But why not?

No worse than laying a patch, IMHO.

HotLap · 02-03-2009, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by youyou

The Convertible is by far the best out of the 3

+1 and as for the wheel hop, I tried dumping the clutch once and got the same, wasn't really that important so I haven't tried again. Be sure you have the setting right for wheel spin too.

335 S · 02-03-2009, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by HotLap

Be sure you have the setting right for wheel spin too.

doors secure
belt on
visual perimeter check
yell "CLEAR"
ignition
M Button
DSC off
audio to Eminem
engine to operating temp
rubber underwear
brake off
clutch
engine to 4,000
dump

At this point thousands of people stare in disbelief as they realize they are witnessing true genius. Their proximity to coolness is empowering, and often leads to spontaneous acts of goodwill.

This also leads my wife to beat me about the head, accompanied by carefully selected verbiage.

Vapid woman.

Robin_NL · 02-03-2009, 09:17 AM

The bloody PS2's give me sometimes wheelhop(M3 saloon) so the tyres are the ones to blame imho.

tma1c · 02-03-2009, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by youyou

The Convertible is by far the best out of the 3

+2

gr8000 · 02-03-2009, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Robin Hood

The bloody PS2's give me sometimes wheelhop(M3 saloon) so the tyres are the ones to blame imho.

I have also been thinking the other day what casues wheelhop. Is it cold tyres, poor wheel balancing, damaged tyres? What else contributes to this?

335 S · 02-03-2009, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Robin Hood

The bloody PS2's give me sometimes wheelhop(M3 saloon) so the tyres are the ones to blame imho.

This happens even on cold tires cold road. But you are correct. Those PS2s are mighty gummy. Love 'em.

335 S · 02-03-2009, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by youyou

The Convertible is by far the best out of the 3

For what? Topless rolling, yes. Perfomance, no way. The extra 500 pounds kill the acceleration, and the loss of torsional rigidity make it handle like a pool raft. Well, maybe not that bad, but you get my point.

The convertible is a novelty. Top down fun. The kids love it.

youyou · 02-03-2009, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 335 S

For what? Topless rolling, yes. Perfomance, no way. The extra 500 pounds kill the acceleration, and the loss of torsional rigidity make it handle like a pool raft. Well, maybe not that bad, but you get my point.

The convertible is a novelty. Top down fun. The kids love it.

Actually i think it handles like a dream.
500 pounds more kills the acceleration??? No way!!!
I think my car is damn fast!
If i take my car on a racetrack then maybe the slight difference might affect me, but since i don't , i couldn't care less.
Top down cruising down the street with the noise of that v8 in your ears or chlostrophobia in a carbon fiber top coupe.... Mmmmmm i'll choose option number 1.
And don't get me wrong i love the coupe ( had a 335 coupe before my E93 M3) but to me Vert is definitely the best of both worlds. Sedan not my thing at all. If i were to get a 4 door M it would be an M5.

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