Over 200mph in a stock M3 with help of Irene?

kmarei · 08-27-2011, 07:56 PM

You think if I went out now and drove flat out (155mph) and I'm assisted by hurricane Irene which is blowing around 55mph, I'd hit 200?

PhillyNate · 08-27-2011, 08:04 PM

Well technically I guess that's possible. If you don't become airborn. Even then you'll probably achieve your desired 200mph. Let me know how stopping goes.

ferrari6891 · 08-27-2011, 08:10 PM

LOL I actually got a chuckle with this thread

KTM505SX · 08-27-2011, 08:12 PM

Possible,very possible. Execute and report back!

1MOREMOD · 08-27-2011, 08:13 PM

Get video please.

e1000 · 08-27-2011, 08:19 PM

don't forget to honk 3 times first.

Echo M3 · 08-27-2011, 08:25 PM

Make sure to install a retractable spoiler - you can use it as a (really powerful) air brake. Either that or you'll take off.

AudiS5 · 08-27-2011, 08:37 PM

wait! I'm coming with

startover909 · 08-27-2011, 09:32 PM

Wait, I thought the speedometer records speed according to the rotation of the wheels? So at 155 it will still shut off power?

MysticBlue · 08-27-2011, 09:40 PM

limited at 161, not 155.

Edjay · 08-27-2011, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by startover909

Wait, I thought the speedometer records speed according to the rotation of the wheels? So at 155 it will still shut off power?

This. You will hit 155 sooner then cuts out. Replace the stock wheel with monster truck size wheels, you can fool the speedo

M3SQRD · 08-27-2011, 10:01 PM

Sure hope you don't hydroplane first! There's a lot of standing water out there...

1sikbmr · 08-27-2011, 11:05 PM

lmfao!

PhoenixM3 · 08-27-2011, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmarei

You think if I went out now and drove flat out (155mph) and I'm assisted by hurricane Irene which is blowing around 55mph, I'd hit 200?

I doubt the car would reach 200mph dropped from sky......lol.

PhoenixM3 · 08-27-2011, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MysticBlue

limited at 161, not 155.

I've hit 172mph before limiter took the fun away. Eventually I'll have the ECU flashed, but warranty is a concern....

besiktas · 08-27-2011, 11:24 PM

why dont you give it a shot, we will watch live on CNN

6MT M3 · 08-27-2011, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhoenixM3

Quote:

Originally Posted by MysticBlue

limited at 161, not 155.

I've hit 172mph before limiter took the fun away. Eventually I'll have the ECU flashed, but warranty is a concern....

Same max I got to was 172mph according to speedo but I am sire that is off.

akarisilver · 08-28-2011, 12:52 AM

You must be bored to come up with this one haha...

It is possible, but you will need alot more than 55mph winds due to drag.

I'm getting flashbacks from physics class

MysticBlue · 08-28-2011, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhoenixM3

I've hit 172mph before limiter took the fun away. Eventually I'll have the ECU flashed, but warranty is a concern....

...indicated on your speedo. It was, in reality, 161. I guarantee it.

Cdnrockies · 08-28-2011, 01:40 AM

persian54 · 08-28-2011, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by MysticBlue

...indicated on your speedo. It was, in reality, 161. I guarantee it.

The speedo is 5-7% off real speed right?

I remember when I was doing VBOX run, this tripped me the HELL out.

I was like "I KNOW I hit 130. WTF!" and it wasn't and I had to keep trying to do the run again lol

MysticBlue · 08-28-2011, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by persian54

The speedo is 5-7% off real speed right?

The average seems to be more like 3-5%, but yeah. Every time this comes up, and it has a thousand times, 155 is thrown out there again as the electronic limit. I tell myself to move on, it doesn't really matter, but here I am, again.

Nightshift makes it harder to stay away from pointless threads.

Speaking of which, (assuming the limiter was removed) the only reason we can't get to 200 is wind resistance, (and common sense) so I'm thinking a good tailwind would allow it. I'm guessing it wouldn't take much, just 20 or 30mph, assuming it was steady and consistent.

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08-27-2011, 08:12 PM	#4
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startover909 New Member Drives: 2011 M3 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: TX Posts: 10 iTrader: (0)	Wait, I thought the speedometer records speed according to the rotation of the wheels? So at 155 it will still shut off power?

08-27-2011, 09:40 PM	#10
MysticBlue Major Drives: '09 M3 DCT Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon... They call 'em rigs here Posts: 1,031 iTrader: (0)	limited at 161, not 155.

08-27-2011, 10:01 PM	#12
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08-28-2011, 12:52 AM	#18
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