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Forum: F80 / F82 M3 Mon, Jan-07-2013, 05:58:45 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,509
Posted By BlackLight
Thumbs down Re: No manual trans in new F83/ M3 Nuts!

Or not...
Forum: F80 / F82 M3 Fri, Dec-14-2012, 08:51:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,297
Posted By BlackLight
Thumbs up Re: New BMW M4 Coupe (F82) Renders - 12/10/12

Even from just the spypictures, I decided I like it.

I am getting an AW M3 or M4 in late summer 2014 - European Delivery :thumbsup2:
Forum: F80 / F82 M3 Wed, Dec-12-2012, 05:38:21 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,751
Posted By BlackLight
Question Re: Official 4 Series Photos - Base for the M4

But I can not see any of the interior? :lolhit:
Forum: F80 / F82 M3 Tue, Jun-12-2012, 10:31:08 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 11,087
Posted By BlackLight
Exclamation Re: The Inline 6 Cylinder is back!

Let me try, highschool was a long time ago...
:kittyshifty:
The M4 is a pigdog starting with its name.
The M4 is a pigdog befitting its name.
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Thu, Mar-29-2012, 11:43:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,086
Posted By BlackLight
Exclamation Re: Why are the fender vents "fake"?

I believe the frame member under the skin is the expensive-to-modify component, not the painted skin itself...

It also leaves the option for a race car to use them if needed without occurring...
Forum: F80 / F82 M3 Thu, Mar-29-2012, 11:36:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,087
Posted By BlackLight
Exclamation Re: Lets see who can guess the closest numbers for the upcoming M3

My guesses are:

1) V 6
2) Twin twin-scroll turbos
3) 3.3L
4) 450HP
5) 3300 LBS.

Bonus: M4
Forum: F80 / F82 M3 Thu, Mar-29-2012, 11:32:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,455
Posted By BlackLight
Wink Re: Raise the roof for the new section!

I believe he bought a Nissan GT-R...
Forum: F80 / F82 M3 Wed, Mar-21-2012, 08:02:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,241
Posted By BlackLight
Exclamation Re: F80 m3 winter testing

BMW E46 Sedan (w/o folding seats) 18,000 Nm/deg
BMW E46 Sedan (w/folding seats) 13,000 Nm/deg
BMW E46 Wagon (w/folding seats) 14,000 Nm/deg
BMW E46 Coupe (w/folding seats) 12,500 Nm/deg
BMW E46...
Forum: F80 / F82 M3 Wed, Mar-21-2012, 06:37:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,241
Posted By BlackLight
Talking Re: F80 m3 winter testing

One hell of a tune to turn a I6 into a V6...
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Thu, May-13-2010, 10:05:56 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 10,015
Posted By BlackLight
Question Could you

Show me a car where the 5-60 (rolling start) is faster than the 0-60 (standing start)?
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Tue, Apr-13-2010, 05:05:55 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,885
Posted By BlackLight
Cool I have had a test drive

of ~ 30 minutes in the dealership demo with the sales guy.
But the owner of our company owns one, and I can drive that any time I like, I have driven it a few times when going to lunch or just when...
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Mon, Apr-12-2010, 10:17:11 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,885
Posted By BlackLight
Thumbs down Lexus picked a misleading name

The vehicle should have had softer suspension and should have been called a IS500.
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Mon, Apr-12-2010, 10:11:41 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 23,117
Posted By BlackLight
Exclamation Prove it

I have been looking high and low for actual chassis stiffness numbers for the e90 and e92. Please share.
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Wed, Mar-31-2010, 05:57:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,507
Posted By BlackLight
Exclamation In 2000 he won the Carting Series and in 2003 (at...

In 2000 he won the Carting Series and in 2003 (at age 19) he won a Porsche SuperCup race. I would argue that he knew what he was doing when he was 17...
...
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Wed, Mar-24-2010, 05:47:14 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,394
Posted By BlackLight
Talking Do you want me to show you?

:taser:

Don't walk away, run!
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Wed, Mar-24-2010, 05:37:04 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 23,117
Posted By BlackLight
Thumbs up ... +1

...
+1
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Wed, Mar-10-2010, 06:11:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 679
Posted By BlackLight
Question Next question:

What are the weights of the stock 18" and 19" wheels?
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Wed, Mar-10-2010, 06:09:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 679
Posted By BlackLight
Thumbs up Yes

it works:
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=226059
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Wed, Mar-10-2010, 05:55:16 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 15,292
Posted By BlackLight
Talking Water. Air. BMW M3.

Water.
Air.
BMW M3.
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Thu, Mar-04-2010, 09:45:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 406
Posted By BlackLight
Lightbulb .yes.

.yes.
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Mon, Mar-01-2010, 04:02:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 684
Posted By BlackLight
Exclamation I would be leery

of sharing my VIN. :shifty:
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Thu, Feb-25-2010, 09:57:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,734
Posted By BlackLight
Thumbs up Very nice

And probably my first mod too (as soon as the car shows up).

Where did you order from? Dealer?
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Thu, Feb-25-2010, 09:53:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,942
Posted By BlackLight
Question Location

R U in the USA? :fireworks:
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Thu, Feb-25-2010, 06:36:43 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,907
Posted By BlackLight
Exclamation Mechanical parts need to seat properly

And I will do what the manufacturer recommends.
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Sun, Feb-21-2010, 04:22:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 661
Posted By BlackLight
Thumbs up Exactly, I am asking for opinions

and thank you.

I am firstly concerned with glare/reflections. I have been inside a friends 135 with the fox red interior, and it makes patterns in the front window.
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Sun, Feb-21-2010, 06:48:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 661
Posted By BlackLight
Cool Coupe. I started with 5% off. :goodluck: He...

Coupe.
I started with 5% off. :goodluck:
He didn't want to bite.

I'm trying to contain costs; so no special paint. There was a Competition Pack on the floor with ~$10k in paint options...
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Sun, Feb-21-2010, 04:26:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 661
Posted By BlackLight
Question Opinions please, on the options I am considering

I want to order a 2011:
White
Black leather
Carbon trim
18" wheels
M-Drive
Park Distance Control
EDC
DCT
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Fri, Feb-19-2010, 02:46:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,380
Posted By BlackLight
Question It might not be that rare a color

Or these are the only 2 in North America...
http://thebmwstore.bmw.ca/en/pub/promotions/9.aspx
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Tue, May-12-2009, 01:10:08 AM
Replies: 259
Views: 32,001
Posted By BlackLight
Question When the e46 came out, as a stock car, it was...

When the e46 came out, as a stock car, it was widely spurned by racers as too heavy, underpowered and understeered too much.

In which class do you think the e90 will be competitive? What are the...
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Wed, Nov-26-2008, 11:20:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,271
Posted By BlackLight
Exclamation If you were going past a line of cars

and someone pulled out in front of you, and you had some witnessesses, you could get it declared 100% fault of the front vehicle... :peace:
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Wed, Sep-17-2008, 08:11:50 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,934
Posted By BlackLight
Exclamation All this talk about lighter drivetrain components

sounds good, but it is bunk.:ratatat:

Since the wheel rotational speed is almost exactly the same for say, an M3 and a Z06, the actual torque at the wheel, and therefore in the axle, is very...
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Wed, Sep-03-2008, 05:24:32 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,878
Posted By BlackLight
Thumbs up I would love to have both

but my decision is the GT-R.

I drove an e36 with the 240 kW engine back in 1997. It sold me on the M3 in a big way. When the e46 was unveiled, I was very disappointed with the track performance....
Forum: Off Topic Sat, Aug-02-2008, 06:39:06 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 13,764
Posted By BlackLight
Exclamation There have been 147 GT-R's delivered in USA

so give it some time for owners to run them in and learn how to get the best times. The Z06 has been around for a while, and does not drive much different from the previous 385-405hp Z06.
Forum: Off Topic Sat, Aug-02-2008, 04:31:54 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,062
Posted By BlackLight
Question Are you sure the GT-R's high speed performance is weak?

http://www.roadandtrack.com/assets/download/0908_cvr_oval.pdf

According to these two datasheets:
http://www.roadandtrack.com/assets/download/0208_RT_BMW_M3_datapanel.pdf...
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Sun, Jul-27-2008, 11:22:04 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,130
Posted By BlackLight
Lightbulb Comparison between e46 & e92

http://www.rri.se/popup/performancegraphs.php?ChartsID=576

http://www.rri.se/popup/performancegraphs.php?ChartsID=768
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Thu, Jul-24-2008, 05:21:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,326
Posted By BlackLight
Thumbs up Road & Track comparison -July 2008

Well written and great results.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=31&article_id=6939
Forum: General BMW Discussion Thu, Jun-05-2008, 04:43:48 AM
Replies: 425
Views: 24,095
Posted By BlackLight
Thumbs down Overpriced or underperforming? Not selling either way...

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/searchresults.jsp?num_records=25&search_lang=en&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&search_type=new&distance=0&address=99999&marketZipError=false&style_flag=1&make=...
Forum: General BMW Discussion Mon, May-12-2008, 05:36:58 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,668
Posted By BlackLight
Talking Not sleeks

The tires used were Dunlop SP SPort 600 DSST. :thumbsup2:
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Sat, May-10-2008, 02:50:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,238
Posted By BlackLight
Thumbs down Bull

That is totally impossible.

There is no way a vehicle with only 550 hp weighing 4250 lbs can be quick around the 'Ring. All the other vehicles in that time range has a much higher hp/weight ratio....
Forum: General BMW Discussion Thu, May-08-2008, 05:54:10 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,917
Posted By BlackLight
Wed May 07 23:32:19 2008 No Problem Raceway...

Wed May 07 23:32:19 2008

No Problem Raceway #2 - Time Trial - Results sorted by position Page 1
Pos Car # Vehicle Class Time Points

1 2 Dodge...
Forum: General BMW Discussion Wed, May-07-2008, 12:59:32 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,668
Posted By BlackLight
Exclamation GT-R Achieves Under 7:30 at Nurburgring May 1,...

GT-R Achieves Under 7:30 at Nurburgring
May 1, 2008
Nissan today announced that its GT-R supercar achieved a lap time at the infamous Nurburgring in Germany of seven minutes and 29 seconds....
Forum: General BMW Discussion Thu, May-01-2008, 08:23:24 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,450
Posted By BlackLight
Exclamation Wow

GT-R ACHIEVES UNDER 7:30 AT NURBURGRING

- GT-R among the fastest ever production road cars at the ‘Ring’ -

(CASCAIS, Portugal, 1st May 2008) - Nissan today announced that its GT-R supercar...
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Sat, Apr-26-2008, 07:29:52 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 9,940
Posted By BlackLight
Question Does this count?

Citroën is one manufacturer that committed to semi-automatic transmission. First appearing in 1955 on the Citroën DS, a hydraulic system was used to select gears and operate the conventional clutch...
Forum: General BMW Discussion Fri, Apr-25-2008, 03:02:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 363
Posted By BlackLight
Thumbs up M-zero

I like...

http://www.thetorquereport.com/bmw_m_zero_concept_7.jpg

http://www.thetorquereport.com/bmw_m_zero_concept_10-thumb.jpg
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Thu, Apr-24-2008, 07:58:11 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 9,940
Posted By BlackLight
Thumbs up Accepted

I am actually very impressed with the M3 engine, my only beef is that it should also be installed in a 3100-3200 lbs body...
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Thu, Apr-24-2008, 07:49:36 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 9,940
Posted By BlackLight
Exclamation I have never

been a troll, and never will be a troll, so please retract your statement.

The E92 design philosophy is high engine speed, low weight.
Mass (which, ultimately, means weight) is bad for...
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Thu, Apr-24-2008, 07:14:57 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 9,940
Posted By BlackLight
Lightbulb Back on topic

The M3 torque curve is so flat, because the valve timing is adjusted to not make the absolute max the engine can make, but to keep a lightweight drivetrain alive.:thumbsup2:
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Thu, Apr-24-2008, 06:31:39 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 9,940
Posted By BlackLight
Exclamation And then: GT-R dark line, M3 light

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/03/gtrvsm3-800.jpg
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Thu, Apr-24-2008, 06:28:46 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 9,940
Posted By BlackLight
Exclamation But...

Here are 2 quotes from Car&Driver:
This GT-R story is about performance numbers, so we won’t dillydally: 60 mph is barbecued in 3.3 seconds, the quarter-mile in 11.5 seconds at 124 mph. Braking from...
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Mon, Apr-21-2008, 03:53:25 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 9,940
Posted By BlackLight
Question My vote is for the M3

and anyway, how did they get the torque curve so flat over such a wide range? Variable valve timing? Fuel & ignition timing management?:drool:
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Mon, Apr-21-2008, 03:46:04 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,278
Posted By BlackLight
Thumbs up I still think the engine is under-rated

It is a hub dyno.
Dark red was GT-R, light red was E92 M3.
All stock.
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Mon, Apr-21-2008, 03:37:26 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,820
Posted By BlackLight
Exclamation Be carefull my friend

Me and the wife used to live in Sunnyside, she worked in Midrand. A co-worker of hers got shot through the abdomen while sitting at a traffic light by a korrelkop with an AK. He was pulled out of the...
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Sun, Apr-20-2008, 10:09:49 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,278
Posted By BlackLight
Thumbs up Art, I think you are being too conservative

According to the dyno below, the M3 makes almost 275 lb.ft at the wheels...

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/03/gtrvsm3-800.jpg
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Sun, Apr-20-2008, 02:39:40 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,278
Posted By BlackLight
Question Big step in hp too...

Could you point me to the test that got the M3 to 11.7s@113mph in the 1/4 mile?
The best I could find was ~12.5@115.
Forum: General BMW Discussion Sun, Apr-20-2008, 01:58:15 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,450
Posted By BlackLight
Thumbs up Same dyno, minutes apart

The GT-R makes a minimum of 50 lb.ft more (@~7200 rpm) and a maximum of 190 lb.ft more (@3900 rpm).

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/03/gtrvsm3-800.jpg
Forum: Off Topic Wed, Apr-09-2008, 01:27:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 227
Posted By BlackLight
Thumbs down Update for Canada

BMW Group Canada reported today March sales of 1,880 BMW and MINI vehicles, a decrease of 23.3% over March 2007 sales. Year-to-date BMW and MINI sales are 4,532 units, a decrease of 13.1% over the...
Forum: General BMW Discussion Fri, Apr-04-2008, 04:54:54 AM
Replies: 425
Views: 24,095
Posted By BlackLight
Exclamation The AWD is in 100% RWD for all but the first 2...

The AWD is in 100% RWD for all but the first 2 seconds, but it does carry the weight of course.

The drag coefficient is 0.27, frontal area estimated at 22.5-sq-ft .

Do we have numbers for the...
Forum: General BMW Discussion Wed, Apr-02-2008, 09:17:57 PM
Replies: 425
Views: 24,095
Posted By BlackLight
Some more data from Tsukuba track in Japan

position. car-name time year power/weight tester

1. Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera 1:01.599 ´07 530 / 1520 Best Motoring
2. Nissan GT-R 1:01.94 ´08 479 / 1740 Keichi Tsuchia
3. Ferrari 360...
Forum: General BMW Discussion Wed, Apr-02-2008, 06:57:10 PM
Replies: 425
Views: 24,095
Posted By BlackLight
Thumbs down No

Surely we do not need relativistic effects to be taken into account when discussing vehicles that travel at:
193 miles per hour / 670,616,630.6 miles per hour = 0.000002878 % speed of light...

I...
Forum: General BMW Discussion Tue, Apr-01-2008, 11:20:14 PM
Replies: 425
Views: 24,095
Posted By BlackLight
Thumbs up Yes, impressive

And this car ran 110-120 mph in 1.9 sec with both launch methods...
Forum: General BMW Discussion Tue, Apr-01-2008, 11:12:00 PM
Replies: 425
Views: 24,095
Posted By BlackLight
Thumbs up Too small a picture

110-120
GTR 2.2
M3 2.1
=> M3 gains .1 sec

Rather take the 90-100 split:
GT-R 1.6
M3 1.4
=> M3 gains .2 sec
Forum: General BMW Discussion Tue, Apr-01-2008, 07:13:23 PM
Replies: 425
Views: 24,095
Posted By BlackLight
Some more data

GT-R's full launch control - normal start (I presume idle?)
0-30 1.2 - 1.9 sec
0-40 1.7 - 2.5
0-50 2.4 - 3.2
0-60 3.2 - 4.0
0-70 4.2 - 4.9
0-80 5.3 - 6.0
0-90 6.5 - 7.3 ...
Forum: General BMW Discussion Tue, Apr-01-2008, 06:46:04 PM
Replies: 425
Views: 24,095
Posted By BlackLight
From Road & Track ------GT-R M3 0-10 0.2...

From Road & Track

------GT-R M3
0-10 0.2 0.3
0-20 0.7 1.0
0-30 1.1 1.6
0-40 1.8 2.3
0-50 2.6 3.3
0-60 3.4 4.1
0-70 4.5 5.4
Forum: General BMW Discussion Tue, Apr-01-2008, 05:04:09 AM
Replies: 425
Views: 24,095
Posted By BlackLight
Exclamation Here is a test of a production GT-R

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/112_0803_2009_nissan_gtr_acceleration_test/index.html

And it does certainly suffer at higher speed, IMO due to the extra weight.

Acceleration to mph ...
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Thu, Mar-13-2008, 04:37:23 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 6,097
Posted By BlackLight
Exclamation Yes I am quoting Edmonds and not trying to mislead you

but even so, a comparison from Edmonds with all the other vehicles they have ever tested must carry some weight?
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Wed, Mar-12-2008, 09:13:22 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 6,097
Posted By BlackLight
Thumbs up BMW has quite rightly chosen not to use...

BMW has quite rightly chosen not to use super-expensive carbon-ceramic brakes on this car, opting instead for big cross-drilled steel rotors that prove strong and communicative in use. In our tests,...
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Sun, Nov-25-2007, 11:54:47 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 15,351
Posted By BlackLight
I do acknowledge their engineering prowess

but they could have done so much more.
As an example, the 2008 STi gained 10 kg and 14 hp.

My first reaction upon reading the E92 specs was: mustang!

I have since come around to seeing the...
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Sat, Sep-08-2007, 09:17:52 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,162
Posted By BlackLight
Exclamation !

X5: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3R6IfdhG2Q

Fastest BMW: http://www.forumula1.net/2007/f1/f1-news/f1-car-returns-to-famous-nordschleife/

and:...
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Sat, Sep-08-2007, 03:13:34 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,164
Posted By BlackLight
Talking Correction

the car in first gear delivers almost as much peak torque as a Z06 in first
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Fri, Sep-07-2007, 01:34:38 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 9,976
Posted By BlackLight
Lightbulb 3 Comments

1)During a dynamic situation, ie a rolling tire, the most resistance to a change in path or turning comes from the width of the contact patch. This is because the actual deviation from the prescribed...
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Tue, Aug-21-2007, 05:03:01 AM
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Posted By BlackLight
Question The biggest hurdle to overcome

is how the tone of each press release is about the engineering marvels regarding a lighter V8 than I6 and CF roof and so on.

And then hidden in the fine print is the 200 lbs increase over the old...
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Tue, Aug-21-2007, 04:56:55 AM
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Posted By BlackLight
Exclamation But the magazine testers

say that the C63 has moved closer to the old M3 and the new M3 has moved closer to the C55.:clueless:

I would enjoy the conversation a lot more if there wasn't the occasional barb thrown in...
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Sun, Aug-19-2007, 04:46:51 AM
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Posted By BlackLight
Arrow Just to add some more perspective

And since we are a little off-topic anyway; the first ride after I modded my Eagle is still etched in my memory. It used to run high 15 sec, and now runs a ~12.3 in the 1/4.

But then a few months...
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Sun, Aug-19-2007, 04:24:44 AM
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Posted By BlackLight
Wink Reality is in the eye of the beholder

But the fact is, the new M3 is not a racecar for the street anymore, it is a luxury coupe with a sporty character.

If it does a quick lap of the 'Ring, it just shows how much better it could have...
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Sat, Aug-18-2007, 11:22:51 PM
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Posted By BlackLight
Exclamation The kettle is calling

The E92 M3 and the C63 is only a passenger (200lbs) apart in weight.

From here:
http://www.m3post.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=85772&stc=1&d=1183944296

and from here:...
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Thu, Aug-16-2007, 06:55:08 AM
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Posted By BlackLight
Question Do you want to win the race

Or just settle for pole position? :thumbsup:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_RS_Spyder
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Wed, Aug-01-2007, 06:08:43 AM
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Posted By BlackLight
Question I have seen this reference

a few times. What engine are the posters talking about?
Does BMW currently have a V6?
Did they ever?
Forum: General BMW Discussion Mon, Jul-30-2007, 01:11:36 AM
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Posted By BlackLight
Wink You have to read between the lines a little

http://www.lexus.com/models/GSh/

This drivetrain is nearly at 350 hp.
So, if the electric motors in the camry could already could provide more than 140 hp:
...
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Sat, Jul-28-2007, 01:53:44 AM
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Posted By BlackLight
Thumbs up To continue the exploration of E92 vs Z06

A stock c6 Z06 will deliver more than 400 lb.ft to the wheels between 300 and 6300 rpm.
It will also deliver more than 350 b.ft between 2500 and 6800 rpm.

Here are some more numbers for the...
Forum: General BMW Discussion Fri, Jul-27-2007, 01:27:54 AM
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Views: 5,664
Posted By BlackLight
Exclamation Not a kid (I think)

just an old post...:rofl2:
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Fri, Jul-20-2007, 04:11:01 PM
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Posted By BlackLight
Thumbs up I partially agree

And I think my expectations are unrealistic. This is why my dreams are for the performance of a 997 GT3 RS or the (soon to be) 997 GT2 but in the price range of the E92.:rofl2:
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Thu, Jul-19-2007, 07:00:04 AM
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Posted By BlackLight
And not trying to be a Z06 fanboy

But as a yardstick it does pretty well.
The Z06 on the Nurburgring is listed as 7:42.9 and the E46M3 is 8:22.

Will the E92 go under 8:10? :peace:
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Thu, Jul-19-2007, 06:46:15 AM
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Views: 3,679
Posted By BlackLight
Talking Not convinced

I am not here to insult you or be insulted.:thumbsup:
I would not consider obtaining a C6Z06 a waste of money any more than getting a E92 M3.

But, one of my points are, from the C5 to the C6,...
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Thu, Jul-19-2007, 01:27:18 AM
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Views: 3,679
Posted By BlackLight
Red face I will need some help on this one

But I can tell you the ameneties I would like:
ABS,
defeatable TC and stability system,
Auto AC,
Electric adjustable heated and cooled seats with driver side memory,
electric adjustable and...
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Wed, Jul-18-2007, 07:14:10 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,679
Posted By BlackLight
Exclamation Mass needs to be displaced

To move, the vehicle's tires needs to exert a force on the road. The reaction to this force will push the mass of the vehicle forward at an acceleration rate determined by the size of the force and...
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Tue, Jul-17-2007, 12:59:29 AM
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Views: 18,607
Posted By BlackLight
Comparison

cost:
997S - $82,600.00
E92 - ~$63,000.00
difference: 31%

acceleration 0-60:
997S - 4.6
E92 - ~4.4-4.8

Who knows what will happen on the track?
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Tue, Jul-17-2007, 12:51:49 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,679
Posted By BlackLight
Smile Here are my expectations

~3400 lbs, driver and fuel included.
~400 hp
320-350 lb-ft
4-piston front brakes
steering you could shave with
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Tue, Jul-17-2007, 12:46:26 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,679
Posted By BlackLight
1)But drivetrain stress is equivalent to the...

1)But drivetrain stress is equivalent to the resistance offered, which is directly related to vehicle mass...

2) at 60 mph?
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Mon, Jul-16-2007, 04:24:28 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,679
Posted By BlackLight
Unhappy To answer the OP

I am quite dissapointed.

I was hoping for a competitor to this:
http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/911_gt3rs.asp

That would enable me to do this:...
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Sat, Jun-30-2007, 04:41:19 AM
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Views: 2,641
Posted By BlackLight
Wink Stripper model for light weight

White, carbon roof, black interior, 18" wheels.
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Sat, Jun-30-2007, 04:31:27 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,985
Posted By BlackLight
Thumbs up Sweet

looking vehicle.:agree:
Strong and purposeful, not a line out of place. The cabin is tied into the overall design like fighterjet; aerodynamic and agressive at the same time.
Forum: Off Topic Mon, May-21-2007, 09:15:28 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 6,420
Posted By BlackLight
Red face My apologies

for the misunderstanding:
ESP class autocross.
Forum: Off Topic Mon, May-21-2007, 03:40:45 AM
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Views: 6,420
Posted By BlackLight
Talking Not much to wear down...

As an extreme, these are the ones I use on track only:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Hoosier&tireModel=A6

Most of these tires also have a lightweight construction. The...
Forum: Off Topic Mon, May-21-2007, 02:40:29 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 6,420
Posted By BlackLight
Thumbs up Sweet car!

but Scott is right, there are even faster vehicles around.
This one might not be strictly street legal though...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TXLMR74nmY

And just to make this completely...
Forum: E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013) Sun, May-20-2007, 11:11:13 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,663
Posted By BlackLight
Exclamation E92 back to beautifull again

Warning:Personal opinion inside.

I do not like vehicles where the fender flares look as if the vehicle has been lifted by a meat hook at the wheel wells. Unfortunately that would be the E46 M3.
...
Forum: M3Forum Welcome Center Sun, May-20-2007, 11:00:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 313
Posted By BlackLight
Smile Fresh meat

:wave: Howdy folks

I have been viewing and browsing for more than a year. It seems like a great bunch of people hang out here!

I hope to also make a positive contribution.
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