Airstrip Attack: VF-Engineering VF620 BMW M3 vs. E60 M5 RPI FBO

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Airstrip Attack: VF-Engineering VF620 BMW M3 vs. E60 M5 RPI FBO

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BIMMERPOST once again sponsored the most recent Airstrip Attack, a two day runway shootout race event held at the Coalinga Municipal Airport in Coalinga, California.

The following race featured a VF620 Supercharged BMW M3 vs E60 M5 RPI FBO.

Videos from Most Recent Airstrip Attack:

• ESS VT3-725 Supercharged M3 vs FBO 2013 R35 GT-R
• ESS VT3-725 Supercharged M3 vs 2013 R35 GT-R FBO E85
• ESS VT3 Supercharged M3 vs ESS VT2 Supercharged M3
• VF620 Supercharged BMW M3 vs E60 M5 RPI FBO
• VF620 Supercharged E92 M3 vs E46 M3 HPF Stage 1 E85
• ESS VT600 Supercharged M3 vs Stock F10 M5
• ESS VT600 Supercharged M3 vs C6 Z06 w/ Headers and Cams
• ESS VT600 Supercharged M3 vs 335i RB Turbos
• E60 M5 with Bolt Ons vs Stock F10 M5
• Stock F10 M5 vs Renntech E63 Bi Turbo
• RB Turbo 335i vs Vishnu E85 335i
• RB Turbo 335i vs Stock F10 M5
• RB Turbo 335i vs Lamborghini Gallardo
• Vishnu Tune 335i Meth vs OE Tune 335i FBO

Photos by - ALEX MURTAZA PHOTOGRAPHY










Photos by - Luxbox Media


















Photo by - Gabriel Milori Photography

[CarbonFoot]

That was a lot of wheel spin, but he clawed his way back. So what does an FBO E60 put down anyway?

[erm324]

^That was not alot of wheel spin, he spun the top of second into third then hooked dead from there on out.

Dissappointing result, was this the car that put down 600rwhp on the EAS dyno? With 600rwhp it should have absolutely walked away from that bolt on M5.

[DLSJ5]

Another video will be posted of Joe's VF620 against a E46 M3 Turbocharged HPF Stage 1 on E85 making ~680HP, Joe did very well against it. I just got a file this morning of the race, I'll get it to Bimmerpost ASAP. FWIW, Joe was having major traction problems all day, and unlike myself and Adam he did not use MDM to try and control it.

Looks like in this run he spun it badly in 2nd and had to short shift, losing momentum, the HPF vid is a better indication of what his car can do, but like we've all discussed before, and you know this from personal experience Ricky, it's difficult for 6MT to compete with DCT, especially supercharged.

[positiveions]

Those tires were looking to grip and was dancing a bit. That was an interesting race.

[Longboarder]

I raced this same M5 and had better traction with a clean start so hopefully it will get posted up soon and it shows what a supercharged M3 can do vs a NA modded e60 M5.

[joe@trinityautosport]

Originally Posted by erm324

^That was not alot of wheel spin, he spun the top of second into third then hooked dead from there on out.

Dissappointing result, was this the car that put down 600rwhp on the EAS dyno? With 600rwhp it should have absolutely walked away from that bolt on M5.

I spun 2nd and had to let off a little bit. The inside lane had ZERO traction. I was running drag radials with 18psi air and still nothing. My last run I ran a z06 and was in the outside lane and it hooked up well As for the m5 trust me if I had grip I would of walked it no problem.

Originally Posted by DLSJ5

Another video will be posted of Joe's VF620 against a E46 M3 Turbocharged HPF Stage 1 on E85 making ~680HP, Joe did very well against it. I just got a file this morning of the race, I'll get it to Bimmerpost ASAP. FWIW, Joe was having major traction problems all day, and unlike myself and Adam he did not use MDM to try and control it.

Looks like in this run he spun it badly in 2nd and had to short shift, losing momentum, the HPF vid is a better indication of what his car can do, but like we've all discussed before, and you know this from personal experience Ricky, it's difficult for 6MT to compete with DCT, especially supercharged.

+1

[GOLFFRR]

Nice Joe! Looks like you had a blast out there!

[joe@trinityautosport]

Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

Nice Joe! Looks like you had a blast out there!

Thanks...I wish I found out about the outside lane earlier...I ran the inside lane ALL day except for the last run. I almost hit Adam when we ran.

[MSteve5036]

Is there a list of times and results for each?

[joe@trinityautosport]

Originally Posted by MSteve5036

Is there a list of times and results for each?

No times...but I'll have data soon.

[09E92M34ME]

I agree that traction looked to be a problem, but it seemed to me that the manual really hurt it.

[CarbonFoot]

Originally Posted by joe@trinityautosport

Thanks...I wish I found out about the outside lane earlier...I ran the inside lane ALL day except for the last run. I almost hit Adam when we ran.

So Joe - what happened when you ran with Adam?

[BPMSport]

Originally Posted by Longboarder

I raced this same M5 and had better traction with a clean start so hopefully it will get posted up soon and it shows what a supercharged M3 can do vs a NA modded e60 M5.

Looking forward to seeing it. I actually tuned that M5 a few days before the event. (The one I tuned has stock wheels and no plate). I also flashed the E60 M5 with SMG III software which is a world of difference over the US spec version.

It definitely looks like the VF car had some traction issues. The E60 M5 usually hooks up perfect.

Here are some pics the customer sent me from the event and a video of him racing a tuned 996TT:

[joe@trinityautosport]

Originally Posted by CarbonFoot

So Joe - what happened when you ran with Adam?

We didn't get to run again, but the only run we did he killed me about 3-5 car lengths because I almost side swiped him.

[CarbonFoot]

Ah...I see. No MDM mode for you I suppose.

[joe@trinityautosport]

Originally Posted by CarbonFoot

Ah...I see. No MDM mode for you I suppose.

Nope...lol...should of tried but I wish I was in the outside lane

I was dtc/dsc all off

[IMG]

Win or lose,seemed like a great time. Lets everyone enjoy there toys !

[IFX]

events like these look like a ton of fun. everyone out enjoying speed. freely!

Interesting to see the M5 getting passed up top, that's rare.

[datbimmerdoe]

[vladberca]

Great race. Thanks for sharing