Congrats for JoReL!!!
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Congrats for JoReL!!!
As usual, I can't reply to my own post below (I've tried the last two days) 
Anyway, JoReL, congrats on your victory with the IS300. I would have expected a close contest, since both cars have 215 hp, and the MB has only 3 lb ft more torque (221 v 218). I assume your friend had a 2001 automatic in his IS300.
According to MotorWeek, the stick shift 2002 is .4 sec quicker to 60, so better check this out before your next encounter.
BTW do you have the sunroof? Sport package? Just living vicariously, here, as my C320 has the weight of the sunroof but no Sport package.
Anyway, JoReL, congrats on your victory with the IS300. I would have expected a close contest, since both cars have 215 hp, and the MB has only 3 lb ft more torque (221 v 218). I assume your friend had a 2001 automatic in his IS300.
According to MotorWeek, the stick shift 2002 is .4 sec quicker to 60, so better check this out before your next encounter.
BTW do you have the sunroof? Sport package? Just living vicariously, here, as my C320 has the weight of the sunroof but no Sport package.
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Thanks MB-BOB. I made sure he wans't a stick before racing or he for sure had the edge. My c320 does have the sunroof but no sports package, so i assume we have similar cars.
MB-BOB, i need a little more power because i heard the beemers are slightly quicker, Do you know any other mods that will help other than the chiptuning. Some say AIRFILTER, but will the change of an airfilter alone really help with the performance, even slightly?? (hahhaa even if its only 2 hp. ill consider it)
BTW...are you gonna set a date for the meet.
MB-BOB, i need a little more power because i heard the beemers are slightly quicker, Do you know any other mods that will help other than the chiptuning. Some say AIRFILTER, but will the change of an airfilter alone really help with the performance, even slightly?? (hahhaa even if its only 2 hp. ill consider it)
BTW...are you gonna set a date for the meet.
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JoReL, you and I have the same setup, then. Thanks.
I was thinking K&N air filter, too, but there are as many folks that think the concept is bogus as think it works. There's no hurry to buy one (two, actually) until K&N produces them for a decent price. Prices range from $40-$150, depending on tuners you ask, and the model numbers of the product vary, making me feel that some places are making filters for other cars (probably MBs) fit the bill, because there isn't a real K&N for the sedan yet. So, I'll wait til things settle down.
Yea, I hear the only BMW 3-series that are faster (slightly) is the 330i, but only by 2-tenths or so (half a car length). More hp in the 330i (225), but less torque (can't remember, but it is less).
I was thinking K&N air filter, too, but there are as many folks that think the concept is bogus as think it works. There's no hurry to buy one (two, actually) until K&N produces them for a decent price. Prices range from $40-$150, depending on tuners you ask, and the model numbers of the product vary, making me feel that some places are making filters for other cars (probably MBs) fit the bill, because there isn't a real K&N for the sedan yet. So, I'll wait til things settle down.
Yea, I hear the only BMW 3-series that are faster (slightly) is the 330i, but only by 2-tenths or so (half a car length). More hp in the 330i (225), but less torque (can't remember, but it is less).
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Thats a good idea. Ill wait untill someone actually has done it and can give good input. It seems that ITG doesnt make one for our car but i too have a part # for k&n 33-2181. I'll research on that some more. BTW Why would you think it works eventhough others think it bogus? It might work because i know it does for "rockets" but i know they install new hoses. They change the whole intake.
Anyways...about the bmw...i know the 330xi can definately whooop us...All whell drive...i heard it runs high 14's. Thanks for all your input MB-BOB.
Anyways...about the bmw...i know the 330xi can definately whooop us...All whell drive...i heard it runs high 14's. Thanks for all your input MB-BOB.
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BMW 330Xi manual does 60 in around 6 seconds, and low 6's for the rest of the 330 5-speeds. 330 step goes in around 6.5, so its a little faster. Contact Brabus and they will send you a PDF file of everything they offer for W203 (I'd send it to you but I got the CL203 file). I'm a little leary of this "upsolute" chip, it seems too cheap to be well thought out. If you REALLY want a chip, I saw a link to a German site thats claiming 230 hp.
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