Drag Racing Results: 335i vs. Corvette GS vs. Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

135i · 08-18-2011, 05:43 PM

http://www.youtube.com/embed/ia7NPXhEahI

My car is on the left: #21 and my friend is on the right: #23

So here are the results from the dragstrip last night. Over 90 degrees F, even at 10:30PM which didn't help

Overall I was really happy with the performance of my car. I won the bet with my friends for most races won that evening, but it's scary how evenly matched my car is with my friends 2011 GS as you can see from the video and slips. My friend with the Porsche Turbo S had a fastest time of 13.5 at 106 I believe. The heat was a killer.

NO wheelhop whatsoever with the 295/30/19! I am however going to go back to 275/30/19 for everyday driving as the tires rub, albeit rarely (only bumps at high speed).

On some runs I was getting a few mis-shifts/bad noise when rowing through the gears fast (like a metallic zipper sound). I really just don't like the shifter on our cars, it really hesitates going into gear quickly. Perhaps something is up with my clutch/tranny.

In any case I look forward to getting some cool air. I hopefully will have a low 12 car sometime soon

SuperBmw · 08-18-2011, 05:45 PM

Your 60 ft times don't seem very improved with a 295.... any idea why?

135i · 08-18-2011, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperBmw

Your 60 ft times don't seem very improved with a 295.... any idea why?

2.0 is good for me. I usually get 2.2 or greater (I'm a novice). It's hard with a manual to get a good launch with street tires.

Q4P · 08-18-2011, 05:58 PM

Impressive MPH, what are your mods?

135i · 08-18-2011, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Questforpower

Impressive MPH, what are your mods?

Cobb tune
ICarbon ceramic coated downpipes
Exhuast
MS drop-in intake
HPF FMIC

That's it!

kdiggz · 08-18-2011, 06:16 PM

your 60 ft time hurt ya. for every .1 u can pick up there usually = .2 overall. you have a 12 second car you just have to get the launch worked out. try messing with the tire pressure. it makes a difference

135i · 08-18-2011, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kdiggz

your 60 ft time hurt ya. for every .1 u can pick up there usually = .2 overall. you have a 12 second car you just have to get the launch worked out. try messing with the tire pressure. it makes a difference

I have broken into the 12's before, the question is how far into the 12's could I theoretically get with cooler weather (and perhaps better a driver

).

I'm not sure what those LS3 vettes usually run, but I'm guessing mid-low 12s with a good driver?

Turkeybaster115 · 08-18-2011, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 135i

So here are the results from the dragstrip last night. Over 90 degrees F, even at 10:30PM which didn't help

In any case I look forward to getting some cool air. I hopefully will have a low 12 car sometime soon

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...light=Corvette

Nailed the temps, and pretty much right there with your times. Where's my money bruh?

135i · 08-18-2011, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Turkeybaster115

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...light=Corvette

Nailed the temps, and pretty much right there with your times. Where's my money bruh?

nailed the temps, but what about the other cars! way off

Brey335i · 08-18-2011, 07:45 PM

Too bad I was in Europe. Would have loved to come out and see it

135i · 08-18-2011, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Brey335i

Too bad I was in Europe. Would have loved to come out and see it

Next time!

Get your car running well!

Sniz · 08-18-2011, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 135i

I have broken into the 12's before, the question is how far into the 12's could I theoretically get with cooler weather (and perhaps better a driver

).

I'm not sure what those LS3 vettes usually run, but I'm guessing mid-low 12s with a good driver?

good stuff man

112-113mph traps you can get well into the 12's w a hard launch.

ls3 vette is good for 115-118mph from what i've seen w a good drive and conditions, I believe they've broken into the 11's stock.

135i · 08-18-2011, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Sniz

good stuff man

112-113mph traps you can get well into the 12's w a hard launch.

ls3 vette is good for 115-118mph from what i've seen w a good drive and conditions, I believe they've broken into the 11's stock.

Nice! With colder weather I totally think a 115+ trap is possible. It was literally 95 degrees. The amazing thing was how consistent my runs were, even while doing 3 runs essentially back to back.

Sniz · 08-18-2011, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 135i

Nice! With colder weather I totally think a 115+ trap is possible. It was literally 95 degrees. The amazing thing was how consistent my runs were, even while doing 3 runs essentially back to back.

here to give you an idea, I am the passenger chuckling in the video at the end.

the 335 ran a 12.3 at 116mph this exact day, we were on the way to MIR for a private track rental. He's on race gas.

the vette has an intake, ported throttle body. 335 gets walked.

dzenno · 08-18-2011, 11:13 PM

ouch, that vette just took off

Sniz · 08-19-2011, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by dzenno

ouch, that vette just took off

sure did, vette had me weighing 200lbs as a passenger too. you can clearly see the 335 got the jump too.

ls3/ls7/lsanything cars have long legs for sure. The TQ just doesnt stop.

bmwm3redblack · 08-19-2011, 06:23 AM

You should work on your launch cause with your mods it could be way better than that!!!

Ozzie Goat · 08-19-2011, 06:40 AM

You might be tenths off the 335's potential, but the LS3 is down mph and 2 secs.

135i · 08-19-2011, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Ozzie Goat

You might be tenths off the 335's potential, but the LS3 is down mph and 2 secs.

We did about 10 runs. The 60ft, ET and trap speeds for all the runs were within tenths. And he has an automatic.

Either both our cars are off or something else is at play.

Brey335i · 08-19-2011, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 135i

We did about 10 runs. The 60ft, ET and trap speeds for all the runs were within tenths. And he has an automatic.

Either both our cars are off or something else is at play.

SAR is a slow track from my experience.

135i · 08-19-2011, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Brey335i

SAR is a slow track from my experience.

Agreed. Let's run sometime soon!

The Ghost · 08-19-2011, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Brey335i

SAR is a slow track from my experience.

I've run there over the years with various cars and have found it to be true and conservative. There are plenty of optimistic tracks, but SAR has been consistent (I haven't run the 335i there). Alamo dragway was very optimistic, giving a consistent 2mph.

People have to understand that even at 10:00 it can still be 96F! You'll no doubt run much faster when it's not 105deg outside. Did did your IATs look like? Have you dyno'd locally?

-TG

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