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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by rgjaglowski
I have a 1999 a4 that had a 2.73 rear. I drove it that way for two years, but it never felt that strong off the line. I finally put in a 3.42 differential from a ZO6. The difference is amazing, it really woke the car up. For relatively low money, a big improvement!!!

Best Mod Period for an A4. If your car is DD do not and I mean do not go any higher then 3.42...... Also don't forget the TC....
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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 01:56 PM
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I'll put my money on the M3 anyday. For those who THINK they only make 333hp at the crank don't have a clue.
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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryan L
I'll put my money on the M3 anyday. For those who THINK they only make 333hp at the crank don't have a clue.
Sounds like you know the M3 quite well. What does a stock M3 run in a 1/4? (I'm assuming you don't agree with the times off Dragtimes.com) what do you expect a stock M3 with an inexperienced driver will do?
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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 02:30 PM
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in 6 weeks??? bet he is doing a bit of tuning and will try to blow your doors off. watch out here.
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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryan L
I'll put my money on the M3 anyday. For those who THINK they only make 333hp at the crank don't have a clue.
What are they putting out at the wheel? The only thing I could find on the web is from dragtimes.com.

2004 BMW M3 Dyno Dynamometer Results Graph
Horsepower: 278.20 HP
Torque: 235.30 ft-lbs

They had another 2004 with a supercharger (7.5 #'s boost) and full headers/exhaust pulling 387 at the wheel.

Are these numbers way off?
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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 02:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Ryan L
I'll put my money on the M3 anyday. For those who THINK they only make 333hp at the crank don't have a clue.
Hrmm..considering I owned one...I say I have a pretty good idea what an M3 is about.... NO match for the vette with mods

///M below:
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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 02:18 AM
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Originally Posted by kilrb
What are they putting out at the wheel? The only thing I could find on the web is from dragtimes.com.

2004 BMW M3 Dyno Dynamometer Results Graph
Horsepower: 278.20 HP
Torque: 235.30 ft-lbs

They had another 2004 with a supercharger (7.5 #'s boost) and full headers/exhaust pulling 387 at the wheel.

Are these numbers way off?
I did alot of reseach when I owned this car and those are right there.......Its beautiful but Its not a muscle car!
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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 02:20 AM
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just drop in some 3.42's and a t/c
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