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Old Feb 11, 2002 | 03:36 AM
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Smile FD vs M3

What mods do i need to beat a M3 with intake and catback?

currently have dp, catback, intake, and pfc.
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Old Feb 11, 2002 | 03:58 AM
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What type of M3 the new ones or previous model?

BTW i believe this goes in the kills section or sumthing.
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Old Feb 11, 2002 | 04:12 AM
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98 I think. This isnt a kill yet so i decided to put it here.
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Old Feb 11, 2002 | 05:04 AM
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only M3 youll have to worry about are the new ones- the old ones are decent but if they are supercharged then you will lose..
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Old Feb 11, 2002 | 05:29 AM
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I'm going to put this in 3rd generation specific forum.
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Old Feb 11, 2002 | 07:34 AM
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My buddy (funcrusher on this forum) has a 87 944 turbo with some Goodies he beat a 95 M3 by 4-5 cars from 60-120 ......

I think an FD with ur mods would do about the same (give or take) to a stock M3...Intake and exhaust to an M3 would maybe shave a few tenth's and give it about 2-4 mph faster in the traps..Still easy pray
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Old Feb 11, 2002 | 08:15 AM
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My sisters husband has a 2001 M3. I waxed him last week. In fact the only speeds he even came close was 0-30, but my 7 is pretty highly modified. At about 120 I was about 10-12 car lengths ahead of him. The point is it can be done but the M3 is fast for a car with 4 seats.

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Old Feb 11, 2002 | 09:33 AM
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I got to play with one of the new ones this weekend,
As stated in the previous post, he had good power down low, but I
just walked away from him above 60 mph. You've got to love the
forced induction on the freeway!

I've run with an M5 before, and it seemed like the M5 was quicker
on the freeway. I think the M5's extra weight does not make as much
of a difference at freeway speeds (approx 400 BHP?).

I'll tell you what though....that M3 has got to be one of the most
beautiful cars on the road right now. I saw three of them out this
weekend, all different colors - silver, white, and some type of odd
green/aqua color, and they were all stunning cars. I can't help but
turn my head when one goes by.

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Old Feb 11, 2002 | 12:11 PM
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One quick note ..... the ones before this 2001 Model have a top speed of 210km/h ..... i raced a few in my Protege and they were ok ( prety even ) until 210km/h
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Old Feb 11, 2002 | 12:59 PM
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Are we talking top speed here, or road racing??
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Old Feb 11, 2002 | 01:12 PM
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Alan, you have nothing to worry about. E36 M3 is nothing. Your car will sure beat it.
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Old Feb 11, 2002 | 04:52 PM
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Originally posted by GEB

I'll tell you what though....that M3 has got to be one of the most
beautiful cars on the road right now. I saw three of them out this
weekend, all different colors - silver, white, and some type of odd
green/aqua color, and they were all stunning cars. I can't help but
turn my head when one goes by.

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your kidding me right? the most beautiful cars on the road right now?
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Old Feb 11, 2002 | 05:06 PM
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your kidding me right? the most beautiful cars on the road right now?
He said it's ONE of the most beautiful. Not it IS the most beautiful car

I'd say it's on my top 10 list of cars to have
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Old Feb 11, 2002 | 06:31 PM
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Originally posted by Project RX-7
the ones before this 2001 Model have a top speed of 210km/h ..... i raced a few in my Protege and they were ok ( prety even ) until 210km/h

LOL you gotta be shitting me man
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Old Feb 11, 2002 | 06:41 PM
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I didn't know they topped out at 210km/h.. hehe.. jk..
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Old Feb 11, 2002 | 06:47 PM
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Originally posted by Flybye


I'd say it's on my top 10 list of cars to have
i would have to agree!
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Old Feb 11, 2002 | 06:49 PM
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I'm sticking my neck out to get it chopped right off, but what's an M3? (Okay, I'm gonna be 40 next month, I'm out of touch)
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Old Feb 11, 2002 | 06:54 PM
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LMAO!

I dont think ur age has anythng to do w/ it, sounds like ur just not a car buff.

M3= BMW's hot rodded version of their 3 series. Its basically a 4 seater sports car. Very sweet ride indeed!
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Old Feb 11, 2002 | 07:20 PM
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I burned an 98-99 M3 twice in a row no prob
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Old Feb 11, 2002 | 08:38 PM
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Actually, I was thinking of BMW's Z3 and wondered if the M3 might be a BMW as well. Thanks for you generous response. The age only has to do with the fact that after job, wife, child and everything else, there's just not as much time to enjoy cars as much as in the past.

Thanks,
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Old Feb 11, 2002 | 09:41 PM
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Thx guys! So If I add a midpipe i'll beat a 98 m3 with no probs right?
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Old Feb 11, 2002 | 09:45 PM
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For a 98, you should be able to beat him with a midpipe i believe.. 98 m3's are the older ones, not the new new ones right?
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Old Feb 11, 2002 | 09:47 PM
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For a car that's over $35,000, it better beat you. What happened to the days when you could make an 11 second car for about $15k?
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Old Feb 11, 2002 | 10:05 PM
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Stock Rx7 beats E36 M3 (0-60mph 5.9sec) 1995-99 easily. E46 M3 2001-->(0-60 4.64) easily beats FD. I just got an 2002 E46 M3. My moded Rx7 is much faster. I love the M3 it combines the best of both worlds.
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Old Feb 11, 2002 | 10:27 PM
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The FD would easily wax the porkster M3.

How 'bout an FD vs. the new BMW M coupe, now there's a race I'd die to see. Same motor as M3 (slightly detuned) but much lighter body and better power/weight ratio. Performance #'s like 315hp/250lb-ft and the exhaust note of the in-line six are a car lovers dream. Some will say the M coupe is *** ugly but its got one of those love it or hate it looks, I for one, love it.
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