E46 M3 vert couldn't pass me!

TC M3 · 11-26-2005, 06:39 PM

Very impressed my that little E90! Last night, empty highway, an M3 cabrio with the top down and 3 guys inside couldn't pass me. I got the jump at around 80mph, I was about two cars in front of him when he started going after me. We went all the way to 160mph, and he was right by my rear bumper. I owned an M3 for 4 years, which wasn't a cabrio and I know for sure that if it was a coupe it would have spanked me! But taking in consideration it had top down and 3 fat guys inside.......I didnt think I would have beaten it!
Anyways got home very happy last night!

E90330i · 11-26-2005, 06:52 PM

E90's and E46's are limited to 155. So 160?

TC M3 · 11-26-2005, 06:57 PM

yep 160 in the reader, but its always a little off...

E90330i · 11-26-2005, 07:01 PM

Maybe it came down to who was the better driver or who was more brave, but a E46 M3 cabrio should beat our 330's in almost any situation.

He could have had SMG and had no idea how to shift it correctly. Always a good chance of that if there is a convertible M3 in Florida w/ 3 dudes in it.

darkside · 11-26-2005, 08:14 PM

The M3 cab weights about 300 lbs more than the coupe. Add two grown men and there is an additonal 350-400 lbs. So the M3 cab is now 650-700 lbs heavier than your e90. And it only has 78 additional horsepower. Should be pretty even I would think.

ben1364 · 11-26-2005, 08:27 PM

Racing on open highways is insane to say the very least.

longtran · 11-26-2005, 10:39 PM

maybe the passenger told the driver they didnt want to fly out the car.

THE JEDI · 11-27-2005, 12:11 AM

Um his car to heavy....and M-3 Cabrio is a dream....but hey I'm glad it was a bimmer fighyt for life.....BMW'S RULE

JamieA · 11-27-2005, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by E90330i

E90's and E46's are limited to 155. So 160?

Indicated speed is usually overstated, and the limiter isn't too precise, so there is wriggle room here...

ON325i · 11-27-2005, 05:07 AM

3 persons would make a huge difference.

but wdh, you get the thrill and that is awesome! gratz!

David328M-Sport · 11-27-2005, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JamieA

so there is wriggle room here...

seems not for the 3 fat guys this time around. a really tight fit.

SRT · 11-27-2005, 05:19 AM

On top of all the factors mentioned above...

...was your fuel tank near empty or full?
60 litres of petrol is no lightweight

BMW0 · 11-27-2005, 05:40 AM

A winning combination for TC M3.

JamieA · 11-27-2005, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by David325Australia

seems not for the 3 fat guys this time around. a really tight fit.

LOL - queue the jokes about shoehorns...

scottz5 · 11-27-2005, 08:42 AM

3 guys in a vert thats a little funny! They must have looked very g*#.

Atty · 11-27-2005, 10:52 AM

The M3 driver was an idiot in the first place. He should never have put his passengers at risk by going that fast, even in a Bimmer. That's just wrong, especially in a convertible.

Sorry, opinion only, will probably spark debate. But how could you feel comfortable risking your friend's lives like that?

ben1364 · 11-27-2005, 10:58 AM

Atty wrote in part, "The M3 driver was an idiot in the first place. He should never have put his passengers at risk by going that fast, ..."
__________________________________________________ __Agreed. However, anyone who races on the street belongs in the same category, don't you think?

Mark · 11-27-2005, 11:38 AM

Nice, I just love hearing about the underdog doing well, the E90 always impresses... I can't wait to see what kind of beast we will be given with the E90-M3... woohoo.. Glad to see you on here TC M3, i remeber u from e46fanatics

ward · 11-27-2005, 11:59 AM

3 series verts are pretty feminine as a vehicle choice

it's all bout driver skill, the other night a tailed a 996 turbo porsche around a long haripin, just on his ass, he couldn't pull away and I could have gone faster

sure then it straightened out and he was gone, but yeah.........
most street racing isn't about the prowess of the car (not that I'm a bad ass driver, the guy in the turbo was just terrible)

TC M3 · 11-27-2005, 01:58 PM

A had a quarter left and I had a skinny girl in the car

11-26-2005, 06:39 PM	#1
TC M3 Captain 96 Rep 754 Posts Drives: 991TTS,458italia, '14RR Ghost Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	E46 M3 vert couldn't pass me! Very impressed my that little E90! Last night, empty highway, an M3 cabrio with the top down and 3 guys inside couldn't pass me. I got the jump at around 80mph, I was about two cars in front of him when he started going after me. We went all the way to 160mph, and he was right by my rear bumper. I owned an M3 for 4 years, which wasn't a cabrio and I know for sure that if it was a coupe it would have spanked me! But taking in consideration it had top down and 3 fat guys inside.......I didnt think I would have beaten it! Anyways got home very happy last night! __________________
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E90330i New Member 1 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 06 Deep Green 325i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cincinnati when I'm home, Ohio University the rest of the time iTrader: (0)	E90's and E46's are limited to 155. So 160?
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E90330i New Member 1 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 06 Deep Green 325i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cincinnati when I'm home, Ohio University the rest of the time iTrader: (0)	Maybe it came down to who was the better driver or who was more brave, but a E46 M3 cabrio should beat our 330's in almost any situation. He could have had SMG and had no idea how to shift it correctly. Always a good chance of that if there is a convertible M3 in Florida w/ 3 dudes in it.
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darkside Private First Class 4 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 07 e90 335 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seattle, Wa. iTrader: (0)	The M3 cab weights about 300 lbs more than the coupe. Add two grown men and there is an additonal 350-400 lbs. So the M3 cab is now 650-700 lbs heavier than your e90. And it only has 78 additional horsepower. Should be pretty even I would think.
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THE JEDI Major 123 Rep 1,461 Posts Drives: 2005 Z4 2.5i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: JAPAN, Okinawa iTrader: (0)	Um his car to heavy....and M-3 Cabrio is a dream....but hey I'm glad it was a bimmer fighyt for life.....BMW'S RULE
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ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	3 series verts are pretty feminine as a vehicle choice it's all bout driver skill, the other night a tailed a 996 turbo porsche around a long haripin, just on his ass, he couldn't pull away and I could have gone faster sure then it straightened out and he was gone, but yeah......... most street racing isn't about the prowess of the car (not that I'm a bad ass driver, the guy in the turbo was just terrible)
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