Went to Santa Pod today, 1st time in 3 years (raced a 335d LOL)

dxb335d · 05-05-2012, 03:23 PM

Well nearly 3 years. Been itching to get the M3 up there. I was very concerned about being majorly disappointed though. Especially after seeing so many struggle over the years.

Back when I was a slut for it (drag racing) with the 335d a few years ago I actively seeked out E46 M3 as they were a benchmark car and I believed the 335d was quicker! Never had any trouble and beat them all. Hence why I was thinking I was going to leave disappointed....

I only got one single run in due to the weather and guess what I raced... A bleedin re-mapped 335d.

The guy had never dragged before and I offfered a load of advice considering i did over 150 runs in my 335d when i had it but the nice chap fluffed it and did a 14.1@103.98mph.

I did a 13.3@106.5mph which IM absolutely chuffed with. I hit the limiter in 3rd also annoyingly (only for a split second). When I used to go most M3's would be doing 13.7-14.0@103-104mph so I am very pleased with the 13.3@106.5mph which indicates a strong motor!!

dopper99 · 05-05-2012, 06:06 PM

Pretty good time there DXB. Clearly its not a slow motor if driven well. What times did you get in your remapped 335d?

Kerr · 05-05-2012, 09:21 PM

That is a strong time.

What was the sector times to get that?

kaishang · 05-06-2012, 12:29 AM

The 14.1@104 on your opponents 335d is pretty good for somebody that has never dragged before!!!

Palmnuts · 05-06-2012, 12:30 AM

Well done Carl, good to see the old boy still has it in him. That's a very good time

My best time (for enjoyment, not speed) at the Pod was when I met you there...your enthusiasm for the place and eeking out those split seconds is just infectious! Still can't believe how seriously you took it but let me tell you, as an M3 driver (and V8 one at that) to be consistently beaten by pesky denzils is extremely frustrating!

At least my C63 vs. DXB was rather more successful for me - I can't remember the time but it proved the AMG's straight line prowess - I just wish I could have found an M3 to show up

rogerxp · 05-06-2012, 05:10 AM

Damn pesky gear changes

TikoV · 05-06-2012, 05:53 AM

I did 13.0 & 109mph in my e46 M3 few years back at Crail.

As for my 335d, I never took it on the strip but I'm thinking it would've been a huge challenge to match that.

zltm089 · 05-06-2012, 06:29 AM

You wouldn't talk so much if I was there DXB....

dxb335d · 05-06-2012, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by TikoV

I did 13.0 & 109mph in my e46 M3 few years back at Crail.

As for my 335d, I never took it on the strip but I'm thinking it would've been a huge challenge to match that.

Nice one mate, crail always seems a little optimistic on times/mph, all depends on the day I suppose.

Was your M3 standard?

The_Bear_Yid · 05-06-2012, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by zltm089

You wouldn't talk so much if I was there DXB....

Ha ha ha!

Oli · 05-06-2012, 10:47 AM

Has anyone seen the DXB since it moved onto pastures new?

Danny.B. · 05-06-2012, 10:48 AM

So the m3 is now the fastest car in the world?

Oli · 05-06-2012, 10:48 AM

And great time in the M3, are you saying its faster than a 335d.......... ( don't mention it on Pistonheads)

dxb335d · 05-06-2012, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Oli

And great time in the M3, are you saying its faster than a 335d.......... ( don't mention it on Pistonheads)

Hi Oli,

I never had any trouble with M3's in the Denzil on the strip or road.

I think due to the M3's power delivery and lack of torque means you really need to be on the boil for it to be quick. Shift even 200rpm to early and your down on power.

Im surprised as anyone Oli really dude. Didnt think for one minute that I'd bang that out in a single run. Gutted I hit the limiter and that I only got the one run.

F31-340i · 05-06-2012, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Oli

Has anyone seen the DXB since it moved onto pastures new?

It's in Beaulieu I think

COBRAEDWARDS · 05-07-2012, 01:25 AM

blast from the past, santa pod not been there since late seventies.
must go some time!

TikoV · 05-07-2012, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

Nice one mate, crail always seems a little optimistic on times/mph, all depends on the day I suppose.

Was your M3 standard?

Have you raced Crail??

It was actually when I did that time....I wish I went after getting it remapped, power pulleys, CAI and full miltek exhaust with cell cats.

Mustard3 · 05-08-2012, 03:40 AM

Sounds like you've got a good'un there Carlos, better time and speed than I managed in my SMG. Is yours manual?

If I see you there one day in my d you can give me a few tips!

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Palmnuts Lieutenant Colonel 170 Rep 1,957 Posts Drives: Huracan Evo & M8 GC Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Leicestershire, UK iTrader: (0)	Well done Carl, good to see the old boy still has it in him. That's a very good time My best time (for enjoyment, not speed) at the Pod was when I met you there...your enthusiasm for the place and eeking out those split seconds is just infectious! Still can't believe how seriously you took it but let me tell you, as an M3 driver (and V8 one at that) to be consistently beaten by pesky denzils is extremely frustrating! At least my C63 vs. DXB was rather more successful for me - I can't remember the time but it proved the AMG's straight line prowess - I just wish I could have found an M3 to show up Last edited by Palmnuts; 05-06-2012 at 02:06 AM..
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