Pulling out all the stops
Drifting
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From: Colorado
then you're talking a ~600 lift/230 duration cam, decent heads, patriot stage 2's at a bare minimum (maybe those + work) or better off with AFR/TEA. and a tune.
and the tires.
that M5 is no joke, and when he learns to drive it, life's only gonna get worse. even with the above work, you have probably ~35% of the financial investment he made. a forced induction German V8 is nothing to scoff at
and the tires.
that M5 is no joke, and when he learns to drive it, life's only gonna get worse. even with the above work, you have probably ~35% of the financial investment he made. a forced induction German V8 is nothing to scoff at
Team Owner
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2010 has 500hp, 5.0 V10.. 2011+ has a twin turbo 4.4L V8 that's making 560hp and 500+lbs of torque.
if you're beating that with 340 whp, he's a shotty driver, just saying. time to bust out the head and cams, or a 100-150 shot. of course he'll just go find easier prey to make fun of, but it wont be you!
if you're beating that with 340 whp, he's a shotty driver, just saying. time to bust out the head and cams, or a 100-150 shot. of course he'll just go find easier prey to make fun of, but it wont be you!
BMW ***** should be embarrassed that he's running neck and neck with someone that's ~160 HP down from him.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Oceanside California
Is that car really heavy or something? Its not like after the launch his power is impressive. I still pull on him... regardless of his skill, after the cars moving, it should pull away if its really quicker...
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_M5
Kerb weight 1,945 kg (4,288 lb)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Corvette_(C5)
1,472 kg (3,245 lb)
Burning Brakes
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From: Orange County California
seems like we are leaving out the obvious and easy fix, easier than Heads/Cam...cheaper too
4:10 rear diff
Good Luck Nuke!
PM me your email address and maybe we can head to the track together sometime.
4:10 rear diff
Good Luck Nuke!
PM me your email address and maybe we can head to the track together sometime.
Drifting
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From: Colorado
yea, that'd help some. already has 3.42's.. 4.10's would be a pain to daily around on. i'd hate to suggest he roll around town loping, surging, and getting 8 mpg just to put an M5 owner in his place.
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Melting Slicks
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Haha, ya, Im totally satisfied with my 3.42's. It is a my daily driver.
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Melting Slicks
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Tried to PM you, but it gave me a message about your box being to full...
Safety Car
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What mph does he run? That will be a clue as to wether or not he can drive.
For some reason, I thought you had real drag radials.
Isn't the place you race not even a real dedicated drag strip?
You can at some time make your own drag pack for a heck of a lot less than 1500 bux.
For some reason, I thought you had real drag radials.
Isn't the place you race not even a real dedicated drag strip?
You can at some time make your own drag pack for a heck of a lot less than 1500 bux.
Pro
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From: Lithia Springs Georgia
Heads/ cam to get you over 400 rwhp, drag radials, gears (3.73's for a dd) and a higher stall ~4000 rpm (could be expensive to get one that is street friendly)
In the end it will boil down to how much $$ and time you want to spend but if you are a regular drag racer then you will eventually do it all anyway.
In the end it will boil down to how much $$ and time you want to spend but if you are a regular drag racer then you will eventually do it all anyway.
Melting Slicks
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From: Indy IN
Raising the car back up to stock ride height will help your 60ft time more than you can imagine. Lowering the car reduces the aft weight transfer and it makes a big difference. It costs nothing, and it sure doesn't hurt to try it, so I'd jack it back up to stock ride height.
Also if you can get a set of scales, you can check the rear tire weights. Get them even with you in the car, it will help the rear end bite when you come off the line.
The rear spring bolts should NOT be equal. Expect that the RR bolt will have more theads showing than the left. Generally it is about two or three threads more on the right than the left.
Also if you can get a set of scales, you can check the rear tire weights. Get them even with you in the car, it will help the rear end bite when you come off the line.
The rear spring bolts should NOT be equal. Expect that the RR bolt will have more theads showing than the left. Generally it is about two or three threads more on the right than the left.
Safety Car
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From: SoCal CA
If you guys are that close and youre on street tires then some dr's will do it. Done. Also you should comment back on his photos how a car with 500+hp is barely neck n neck with a stock c5 with 340hp.
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He's not stock. He's pushing 340Whp which would put him around 400 at the crank. But even with that, that M5 has a significant p/w advantage.
Drifting
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From: East Aurora NY
Get some real DR's so you can get that 60' down. Then pick up some GTO spares (for skinnies) and some M&H front runner tires. For rear drags get an OEM set of 17" front Z06 rims (C5) and some hoosiers 275s. Shave some weight, and help you hook.
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Drifting
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From: Colorado
haha a link to his car and Fb page, that's funny. that appears to be an '03 or so model. those are a lot more tame.
http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2003/...pecifications/
Power: 294 kW , 394 HP SAE @ 6,600 rpm; 368 ft lb , 499 Nm @ 3,800 rpm
Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2003/...#ixzz2JTPPzejJ
also explains why you're so close. pretty evenly matched. that makes it much easier. drag radials alone should put you on top, but a small cam or head will put you well ahead. assuming you dont spin.
http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2003/...pecifications/
Power: 294 kW , 394 HP SAE @ 6,600 rpm; 368 ft lb , 499 Nm @ 3,800 rpm
Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2003/...#ixzz2JTPPzejJ
also explains why you're so close. pretty evenly matched. that makes it much easier. drag radials alone should put you on top, but a small cam or head will put you well ahead. assuming you dont spin.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Oceanside California
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Melting Slicks
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From: Oceanside California
CCW 3 piece rims and Mickey Thompson tires. Ill post pics later today after work. With these, I'll be probably around 1/2 second faster supposedly. Time slips will tell...