M3 e92 vs. Lexus SC400 supercharged?

gam3 · 08-16-2008, 02:35 PM

Hi all,

New to the board, got a question for you.

I just got a Passport detector installed on my car (would love to hear reviews/experiences with that, just got a ticket w/ it so far so i'm a little less than satisfied) and the installer was asking if I'd be interested in racing against a friend of his, who has a 92 Lexus SC400 with a supercharger. Looking for some feedback as to how the two stack up to each other...

Thanks!

IND-Distribution · 08-16-2008, 03:03 PM

Really depends. What supercharger? Any other mods?

ChaneRZ · 08-16-2008, 03:18 PM

how many psi is he running?

sayemthree · 08-16-2008, 04:03 PM

they can be pretty fast. could have nitrous too. I raced one at irwindale 1/8 mile in my e46 M3 and got smoked. of course I am not a big striaght line race fan - i prefer the curves. also got beat by modded S4 and AMG c32

gam3 · 08-17-2008, 07:33 AM

I'm not sure what other mods he's got, or if he's running nitrous. The guy trying to set us up to race is Mexican and he called it a "super car", which I'm interpreting as 'super charged', but I could be off w/ that too. The Lexus driver wants to put $2k on it, and while i love my car i'm not sure i want to spend $2k finding out what it can do against what may or may not be a supercharged Lexus - at least, not without a little research first

icemang17 · 08-17-2008, 01:18 PM

Not enough information to really decide...but with any good SC the SC400 should be able to beat the M3.....both are 4 liter V8's but one is boosted....that motor can easily throw down 500+ hp....many have gone over 1000hp with twin turbos...its a very strong engine

sayemthree · 08-17-2008, 01:34 PM

could is the key here- YES, one "could".

run high psi, nitrous, slicks, stripped out interior and race seats, strip down the car to lose weight. carbon fiber body panels etc.

ANYTHING is possible with a modded car. I have seen street legal VW beetles that would run a 11.00 second 1/4 mile and beat you too.

save your money.

mkoesel · 08-17-2008, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by sayemthree

ANYTHING is possible with a modded car. I have seen street legal VW beetles that would run a 11.00 second 1/4 mile and beat you too.

+100

Don't ever bet on a race with a stock car vs. modded. A modded car could be as fast as the owner wants it to be. You are at a disadvantage. He clearly knows whether he can win or not - he knows exactly how fast your car is since its stock. I mean seriously haven't you ever seen "Pinks"? The whole show is about them trying to convince the other guy there car is what they say it is.

If you make this bet you will be giving away $2k, plain and simple.

sayemthree · 08-17-2008, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkoesel

+100

Don't ever bet on a race with a stock car vs. modded. A modded car could be as fast as the owner wants it to be. You are at a disadvantage. He clearly knows whether he can win or not - he knows exactly how fast your car is since its stock. I mean seriously haven't you ever seen "Pinks"? The whole show is about them trying to convince the other guy there car is what they say it is.

If you make this bet you will be giving away $2k, plain and simple.

hey - in fact just Paypal me the $2000 and I will tell you you lost.

Davinhci · 08-18-2008, 12:11 AM

hell no my buddy got a modded sc400 and it rocks man

GnokGnik · 08-19-2008, 02:55 AM

He knows how fast your car is, you DON'T know how fast his car is.
He is willing to bet $2,000.00 that his car is faster.

It's like poker except you are showing your cards to him.

sayemthree · 08-19-2008, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GnokGnik

It's like poker except you are showing your cards to him.

Canyon Junkie · 08-19-2008, 05:01 PM

With enough money, you could supercharge just about any car to be faster than an M3 in a drag race. For about 6 grand, I had my old STi running 450 wheel horsepower, up from 245 @ the wheels. It's easier than you think. Watch out for FI cars, they bite.

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08-16-2008, 02:35 PM	#1
gam3 Registered 2 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Sedan Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Woodstock, GA iTrader: (0)	M3 e92 vs. Lexus SC400 supercharged? Hi all, New to the board, got a question for you. I just got a Passport detector installed on my car (would love to hear reviews/experiences with that, just got a ticket w/ it so far so i'm a little less than satisfied) and the installer was asking if I'd be interested in racing against a friend of his, who has a 92 Lexus SC400 with a supercharger. Looking for some feedback as to how the two stack up to each other... Thanks!
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sayemthree Major General 597 Rep 5,448 Posts Drives: ‘20 X3mC ‘20 Raptor ‘04 X3 6mt Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: usa so cal , AZ iTrader: (0)	they can be pretty fast. could have nitrous too. I raced one at irwindale 1/8 mile in my e46 M3 and got smoked. of course I am not a big striaght line race fan - i prefer the curves. also got beat by modded S4 and AMG c32 __________________ Fore Sale Rare 6 speed manual X3 3.oi silver over grey. PM me
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08-17-2008, 07:33 AM	#5
gam3 Registered 2 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Sedan Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Woodstock, GA iTrader: (0)	Re: M3 e92 vs. lexus sc400 supercharged? I'm not sure what other mods he's got, or if he's running nitrous. The guy trying to set us up to race is Mexican and he called it a "super car", which I'm interpreting as 'super charged', but I could be off w/ that too. The Lexus driver wants to put $2k on it, and while i love my car i'm not sure i want to spend $2k finding out what it can do against what may or may not be a supercharged Lexus - at least, not without a little research first
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08-17-2008, 01:18 PM	#6
icemang17 Captain 41 Rep 644 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 DCT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stockton CA iTrader: (0)	Not enough information to really decide...but with any good SC the SC400 should be able to beat the M3.....both are 4 liter V8's but one is boosted....that motor can easily throw down 500+ hp....many have gone over 1000hp with twin turbos...its a very strong engine __________________ Brian 2008 E92 M3, MR, DCT, extended BB leather, loaded! 1988 Porsche 928S4, Guards red/Champagne leather 1989 Porsche 928S4 track beast!!!
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sayemthree Major General 597 Rep 5,448 Posts Drives: ‘20 X3mC ‘20 Raptor ‘04 X3 6mt Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: usa so cal , AZ iTrader: (0)	could is the key here- YES, one "could". run high psi, nitrous, slicks, stripped out interior and race seats, strip down the car to lose weight. carbon fiber body panels etc. ANYTHING is possible with a modded car. I have seen street legal VW beetles that would run a 11.00 second 1/4 mile and beat you too. save your money. __________________ Fore Sale Rare 6 speed manual X3 3.oi silver over grey. PM me
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08-19-2008, 02:55 AM	#11
GnokGnik Captain 17 Rep 936 Posts Drives: E92 335i, 997 C2S Join Date: May 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	He knows how fast your car is, you DON'T know how fast his car is. He is willing to bet $2,000.00 that his car is faster. It's like poker except you are showing your cards to him.
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Canyon Junkie Private First Class 5 Rep 110 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Sedan Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Boulder, CO iTrader: (0)	With enough money, you could supercharge just about any car to be faster than an M3 in a drag race. For about 6 grand, I had my old STi running 450 wheel horsepower, up from 245 @ the wheels. It's easier than you think. Watch out for FI cars, they bite.
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