Topic: fastest bmw in the world (Read 7534 times)

BoostedSchemes · « **on:** October 31, 2009, 06:02:07 PM »

I realize it aint much, but for an all-bmw build hmt style, I think it's pretty cool. I've met this guy at a meet, he hammered out a bit of my bumper support with a beer bottle for IC clearance

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?s=ec1658e4ffc32a3c9482ab6c83d85d83&t=1336562

BMW Record - E30 - 9.26@154.83

Cooljnateman · « **Reply #1 on:** October 31, 2009, 06:12:17 PM »

fap fap fap

Sinister · « **Reply #2 on:** October 31, 2009, 07:14:14 PM »

9.26@154

:yes:

Joseph Davis · « **Reply #3 on:** October 31, 2009, 07:20:27 PM »

8 second car is he ditches the manual transmission.

BoostedSchemes · « **Reply #4 on:** October 31, 2009, 07:25:04 PM »

what bmw auto tranny should he run?

CSaddict · « **Reply #5 on:** October 31, 2009, 07:26:36 PM »

The converted power glide type?

Eggylshatch · « **Reply #6 on:** October 31, 2009, 07:29:11 PM »

Badass. I went to that bimmer forum. The first reply was...
"My goodness that's a fantastic time!"
We should invite him over to rHMT

Joseph Davis · « **Reply #7 on:** October 31, 2009, 07:29:18 PM »

Quote from: BoostedSchemes on October 31, 2009, 07:25:04 PM

what bmw auto tranny should he run?

I'd lose the all-BMW pride thing and pick either built TH400 or a glide, depending on how much firther he wants to go power wise.

He'd also have to downgrade from streetcar to "streetable"

snm95ls · « **Reply #8 on:** October 31, 2009, 07:38:38 PM »

Jesus fuck!

I dig it.

BoostedSchemes · « **Reply #9 on:** October 31, 2009, 07:41:50 PM »

point of the car is fastest BMW not fastest bmw shell... there is a bmw powered build in the drag section there that will go 7's but its going to have an auto afaik

BoostedSchemes · « **Reply #10 on:** October 31, 2009, 07:44:49 PM »

also, the rippling door panels remind me of my friends foxbody launching on the track, the glass didnt sit right in the doors anymore, dunno if it was related but flexing body panels = srs bsns

Passenger · « **Reply #11 on:** October 31, 2009, 08:39:03 PM »

This doesn't change the fact that bmw is the most over hyped auto manufacturer.

Joseph Davis · « **Reply #12 on:** October 31, 2009, 08:46:55 PM »

No, that would be Subaru with their piece of shit turbo AWD product line, followed closely after by Honda's reputation for reliability.

dvst8r · « **Reply #13 on:** October 31, 2009, 09:41:47 PM »

He could put a lenco or bruno in it, then it would still be a bmw, no other car "brands" in it. Like JD said it will still downgrade it from streetcar to streetable.

98redcavz24 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 31, 2009, 09:52:38 PM »

thats pretty fast but pretty slow for the fastest bmw.

88dx · « **Reply #15 on:** October 31, 2009, 09:54:43 PM »

Quote from: 98redcavz24 on October 31, 2009, 09:52:38 PM

thats pretty fast but pretty slow for the fastest bmw.

+1

crxvtec91 · « **Reply #16 on:** October 31, 2009, 10:04:17 PM »

Any pic's of the engine?

BoostedSchemes · « **Reply #17 on:** October 31, 2009, 11:42:24 PM »

there are faster bmw's.
this is the fastest bmw with a bmw motor, tranny, rear end, etc

there are ls bimmer drag bimmers etc like every other car....

Passenger · « **Reply #18 on:** November 01, 2009, 12:24:43 AM »

Quote from: Joseph Davis on October 31, 2009, 08:46:55 PM

No, that would be Subaru with their piece of shit turbo AWD product line, followed closely after by Honda's reputation for reliability.

Maybe its because you are more involved in the jap cars and I am more involved in euro cars. All I hear all the time how fast and nimble bmw's are around here, they are basically an enduro.

Corey · « **Reply #19 on:** November 01, 2009, 01:23:39 AM »

sounds pretty good. car boogies.

Joseph Davis · « **Reply #20 on:** November 01, 2009, 09:15:40 AM »

Quote from: Passenger on November 01, 2009, 12:24:43 AM

Quote from: Joseph Davis on October 31, 2009, 08:46:55 PM
No, that would be Subaru with their piece of shit turbo AWD product line, followed closely after by Honda's reputation for reliability.

Maybe its because you are more involved in the jap cars and I am more involved in euro cars. All I hear all the time how fast and nimble bmw's are around here, they are basically an enduro.

If you moved a quarter mile from your current shop space I'm sure that little bubble of unreality would no longer intrude.

I like the OBD1 E34/E46 stuff, I'd own one.

rudebwoy · « **Reply #21 on:** November 01, 2009, 12:45:02 PM »

Quote from: Passenger on October 31, 2009, 08:39:03 PM

This doesn't change the fact that bmw is the most over hyped auto manufacturer.

+1
I can't stand these things , even my auto pulls on most of 3 series here. but every Americans who owned them thinks they are great, second slowest cars at the track behind the stock mustang GT's, and the chevy cobalts. that is the fastest one I've seen. I am probably missing something here, they probably make bmw for the US different than the ones for Germany, because all the ones here are slow. m3 m5 ok fast, but still get spanked.

Passenger · « **Reply #22 on:** November 01, 2009, 12:52:17 PM »

Quote from: Joseph Davis on November 01, 2009, 09:15:40 AM

Quote from: Passenger on November 01, 2009, 12:24:43 AM
Quote from: Joseph Davis on October 31, 2009, 08:46:55 PM
No, that would be Subaru with their piece of shit turbo AWD product line, followed closely after by Honda's reputation for reliability.

Maybe its because you are more involved in the jap cars and I am more involved in euro cars. All I hear all the time how fast and nimble bmw's are around here, they are basically an enduro.

If you moved a quarter mile from your current shop space I'm sure that little bubble of unreality would no longer intrude.

I like the OBD1 E34/E46 stuff, I'd own one.

Lol, no. I am involved with diesel trucks more than I am with euro cars. No one gives a fuck about scubis around here. We have tons of JDM RHD cars here, people just buy skylines and aristo's.

90turboteg · « **Reply #23 on:** November 01, 2009, 05:45:00 PM »

pretty badass, but still a pos electrical mess. bmw, vw, benz all have mad electical problems, and vw's just catch on fire all the time.

Sinister · « **Reply #24 on:** November 01, 2009, 05:49:02 PM »

Quote from: 90turboteg on November 01, 2009, 05:45:00 PM

pretty badass, but still a pos electrical mess. bmw, vw, benz all have mad electical problems, and vw's just catch on fire all the time.

Truth. I took a one mile walk downtown last week and I saw at least 2-3 on fire. Happens every day.

Joseph Davis · « **Reply #25 on:** November 01, 2009, 07:29:54 PM »

Quote from: c0mpl3x on November 01, 2009, 07:26:31 PM

Quote from: Sinister on November 01, 2009, 05:49:02 PM
Quote from: 90turboteg on November 01, 2009, 05:45:00 PM
pretty badass, but still a pos electrical mess. bmw, vw, benz all have mad electical problems, and vw's just catch on fire all the time.

Truth. I took a one mile walk downtown last week and I saw at least 2-3 on fire. Happens every day.

you live on a 2-lane state road that has a blinking light intersection for 'downtown'

at least my town has two traffic lights that do more than just blink

Offer twice as many locations to tie a horse to?

Robb · « **Reply #26 on:** November 01, 2009, 08:32:18 PM »

Gee that's funny, I've worked at a vw/audi/porsche dealer for the last 7 years, and have never seen a vw with fire damage. Hmm. I must be blind.

fysh · « **Reply #27 on:** November 01, 2009, 08:53:23 PM »

Quote from: Robb on November 01, 2009, 08:32:18 PM

Gee that's funny, I've worked at a vw/audi/porsche dealer for the last 7 years, and have never seen a vw with fire damage. Hmm. I must be blind.

That's because the car gets totaled out and they use the insurance check to buy something not VW. Most cars that go into the dealer for service are under warranty. Majority of cars still under warranty also have a lien (because not many people can buy a $30k car in cash). Liens require full coverage. Doesn't seem that ridiculous to me that you wouldn't ever come across a car that caught on fire.

onlyflash944 · « **Reply #28 on:** November 01, 2009, 08:57:29 PM »

Quote from: Joseph Davis on November 01, 2009, 09:15:40 AM

I like the OBD1 E34/E46 stuff, I'd own one.

me too. turbo M42 in a 318 hatch back would be fun. find the 4.45 FD or what ever it is thats super hi and take her racin'

dvst8r · « **Reply #29 on:** November 01, 2009, 09:00:01 PM »

VW people are funny that way, they really like having their cars dealer maintained even well out of warranty. I personally have never understood it, but it is kind of nice buying a 20 year old car with a full service history.

I have owned probably 7 vw's of various years and engines (currently a 2003 Jetta TDI wagon), mostly diesel, but a few gassers too. I have had a few electrical problems, but never a fire, or anything close to one.

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