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10-21-2008, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by grogan545' post='698919' date='Oct 21 2008, 10:46 AM
In my weather conditions the M5 would be close to 4 secs flat.
In my place the weather is about -5 C (~26 F) Dry..... so Colder = faster?
10-21-2008, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by grogan545' post='698924' date='Oct 21 2008, 10:49 AM
On this run my HP on the GT2 read 388 HP.Sounds about right for the weather conditions.
10-21-2008, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by JAY'545' post='698934' date='Oct 21 2008, 01:04 PM
1/8 Mile,? What was the QTR. mile run?
10-21-2008, 10:14 AM
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Good show and sounds really valid. I like that we have you doing the same setup equipment wise and driving technique between the two engine generations. If I remember correctly you could do a little different technique in the 545 (either higher RPM on brake torque to DSC off)? Weather is getting a little better here too and with new lighter wheels/tires (and considerable MORE breakin at 73k miles!) I was planning to redo mine as well. If I still have the loaner e90 335i I may just go test that as well this weekend.
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[quote name='miguex' date='Oct 21 2008, 01:13 PM' post='698946']
In my place the weather is about -5 C (~26 F) Dry..... so Colder = faster?
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Yes cold equals faster.Cold dry air is very good for performance.
In my place the weather is about -5 C (~26 F) Dry..... so Colder = faster?
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Yes cold equals faster.Cold dry air is very good for performance.
10-21-2008, 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by miguex' post='698952' date='Oct 21 2008, 01:16 PM
How and what is GT2?
10-21-2008, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by miguex' post='698952' date='Oct 21 2008, 10:16 AM
How and what is GT2?
Oh the GT2 is supurb!!!! cant get much better than that on the track. GT2 is a car made by Porsche is will kick the living daylights out of any BMW.
10-21-2008, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by grogan545' post='699032' date='Oct 21 2008, 12:14 PM
In my place the weather is about -5 C (~26 F) Dry..... so Colder = faster?
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Yes cold equals faster.Cold dry air is very good for performance.
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Yes cold equals faster.Cold dry air is very good for performance.
10-22-2008, 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by grogan545' post='698756' date='Oct 21 2008, 04:10 PM
The temp was 37F and humidity at 20%.Best run was:
0-60................4.67
1/8.................8.55/84.6 mph
This run was made with DTC/DSC on.I found it impossible to get traction with the controls off.I brake torqued to 750 rpms and slowly went to full throttle.This exceeds my best time for my 545(4.78).
0-60................4.67
1/8.................8.55/84.6 mph
This run was made with DTC/DSC on.I found it impossible to get traction with the controls off.I brake torqued to 750 rpms and slowly went to full throttle.This exceeds my best time for my 545(4.78).
I suppose the track had glue on it?
What rear tires?
Manual trans, I guess, but at what point was the gear change from first to second?