M3Forum guys rent Atco for the day
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 723
Likes: 0
M3Forum guys rent Atco for the day
Guys, this is not meant to start any form of flame war. I know there's been some doubt on this forum as to what M3's run stock. We had our fair share of debates with you-know-who always knocking down other people's achievements & always claiming people have hidden mods. Well if you read the thread you will see that ll the guys state their mods in their sigs.
http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=62582
They are all highly respected guys in the forum. Have timeslips, videos, etc. That same guy that ran 12.72 with a stock 6MT M3 was there with some mods now (engine still stock). His mods are intake, exhaust, racing seats, 4.10 diff. He ran 12.32 @ 112.8.
A bone stock SMG ran 13.05 @ 107.8. A 6MT should be at least 0.2 faster as one can pick the launch rpm & control the wheelspin with the clutch.
The slowest of the 10 M3's ran a best of 13.2 at 106.8 with a slipping clutch.
There have been a few other guys that have run 13.0 stock & some in the 12's as well. A guy in Bahrain ran 12.8 stock & posted it.
So I hope this clears up the confusion as I see some guys saying they've seen M3's run 14's. I'm sure they aren't lying. Just that on a good hooking track with a decent driver any M3 should run 13 dead at over 107.
http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=62582
They are all highly respected guys in the forum. Have timeslips, videos, etc. That same guy that ran 12.72 with a stock 6MT M3 was there with some mods now (engine still stock). His mods are intake, exhaust, racing seats, 4.10 diff. He ran 12.32 @ 112.8.
A bone stock SMG ran 13.05 @ 107.8. A 6MT should be at least 0.2 faster as one can pick the launch rpm & control the wheelspin with the clutch.
The slowest of the 10 M3's ran a best of 13.2 at 106.8 with a slipping clutch.
There have been a few other guys that have run 13.0 stock & some in the 12's as well. A guy in Bahrain ran 12.8 stock & posted it.
So I hope this clears up the confusion as I see some guys saying they've seen M3's run 14's. I'm sure they aren't lying. Just that on a good hooking track with a decent driver any M3 should run 13 dead at over 107.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,645
Likes: 2
From: San Diego
2002 C32 Black/Charcoal
"Just that on a good hooking track with a decent driver any M3 should run 13 dead at over 107."
Are you willing to change this to say "Just that on a good hooking track with a decent driver any M3 or C32 or C55 should run 13 dead at over 107."???
Are you willing to change this to say "Just that on a good hooking track with a decent driver any M3 or C32 or C55 should run 13 dead at over 107."???
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 6,697
Likes: 381
2005 E55
Man can this crap end.WHO CARES both cars are awesome
If I was rich I would own both.If the c32 came with a clutch,2 doors,and lsd I would be all over it.
But for my age and all I dig the m3 a little more.Maybe when Im 30 Ill get an amg.
If I was rich I would own both.If the c32 came with a clutch,2 doors,and lsd I would be all over it.
But for my age and all I dig the m3 a little more.Maybe when Im 30 Ill get an amg.
Super Member
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 714
Likes: 0
From: bay area, california
'14 428i M-Sport, '02 C32 AMG
m3's can be fast in the hands of the right driver. and those m3s which ran seem to be driven well. much respect to those m3's. i find that they're slightly faster than c32's if they get a better launch, but the c32 pulls up top consistently. i think trap speeds are just about the same, with the m3 slightly faster off the line if launched well. i would like to see what a c32 would run there.
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 723
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by Vomit
"Just that on a good hooking track with a decent driver any M3 should run 13 dead at over 107."
Are you willing to change this to say "Just that on a good hooking track with a decent driver any M3 or C32 or C55 should run 13 dead at over 107."???
Are you willing to change this to say "Just that on a good hooking track with a decent driver any M3 or C32 or C55 should run 13 dead at over 107."???
Trending Topics
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 2,256
Likes: 1
From: North Cuba/West Bimini
Cars and boats!
Originally Posted by BlackC230Coupe
why is there so much M3 talk in this forum?
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
Former Vendor of MBWorld
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,403
Likes: 21
From: South Florida
Fast Cars!
Originally Posted by BenzoAMGpower
I know somebody pulling 12.7 @ 107mph at the track with their C55...BONE STOCK!!! I cant reveal the identity of this person but yeah... a good driver and a 1.7 or 1.8 60ft time can do wonders.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,645
Likes: 2
From: San Diego
2002 C32 Black/Charcoal
Originally Posted by BlackC230Coupe
why is there so much M3 talk in this forum?
A little compare and contrast never hurt anybody!
Former Vendor of MBWorld
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,403
Likes: 21
From: South Florida
Fast Cars!
Originally Posted by Vomit
Ever since man first peeked at the member hanging off of the guy in the adjacent urinal, people have compared their "tools and toys" to those of the "next guy."
A little compare and contrast never hurt anybody!
A little compare and contrast never hurt anybody!
hahaha, i dont mind M3 talk, just seems like i logged on e46 fanatics on here sometimes...
Former Vendor of MBWorld
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,403
Likes: 21
From: South Florida
Fast Cars!
Originally Posted by KL316
so its u eh? haha
Actually its not! but i sure wish it was. I suck at launching, the best i was able to run so far was a 13.2, i need alot more practice.
