1999 E55 Quarter Mile
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1999 E55 Quarter Mile
Can anyone tell me what they run in their 99 e55 or just the factory specs? Im lookin online and im finding numbers from 13.3-13.6, is that correct? does anyone run any faster? what kind of mods are available for this car (cost <1k)? thanks in advance.
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Only mods under $1k are going ot be underdrive pullies, filters and maybe putting some heat-shielding under the airbox to prevent heatsoak. Getting the computer done will run you around $1200 by a company like Powerchips. Other than that, headers ($2500-ish) or a blower ($7k - $11k) are about all that's left.
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13.3 to 13.5 is about the norm for the 210 E55 in proper condition.
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13.3 to 13.5 is about the norm for the 210 E55 in proper condition.
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Originally Posted by knockoutking027
Can anyone tell me what they run in their 99 e55 or just the factory specs? Im lookin online and im finding numbers from 13.3-13.6, is that correct? does anyone run any faster? what kind of mods are available for this car (cost <1k)? thanks in advance.
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What is the proper way to launch the car? I used to have a wrx and the launch was sooo easy and spinning the tires wasnt a issue at all for me. I raced my friend in his C5 and i took him up until bout 80mph(he spun pretty bad). For the time being i just put the tranny in D4, half accelerate so i dont spin and once im off i just gun it. How can i improve? Also how do i go about doing the heat-sheilding mod? are there any step by step instructions i can find on this? Thanks in Advance.
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I wouldn't waste time with the heat shielding since plastic doesn't really "heat soak". You wouldn't notice any performance difference from doing this and it might or might not make the car more consistent in hot weather. Time and effort is going to really not be worth the possible result.
Better to learn how to launch the car. Since these engines make so much torque down low (peak 391 lbs at 3k rpm) it's very difficult. No brake torque at the line, you should "drive" off the line. I'd recommend some really sticky tires or drag radials, and not being fully into the gas until after the 60' mark. After that the car should drive itself.
Better to learn how to launch the car. Since these engines make so much torque down low (peak 391 lbs at 3k rpm) it's very difficult. No brake torque at the line, you should "drive" off the line. I'd recommend some really sticky tires or drag radials, and not being fully into the gas until after the 60' mark. After that the car should drive itself.
