2006 330xi 1/4 Mile Run (Video) - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

XxLancaxX · 08-15-2006, 06:37 PM

This was my best run of the day....Pathetic, but I think its because I only had 1200 miles on the car.....What do you guys think?? I have the timeslips in my car just let me know if you guys want me to copy them into here....

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/a...1e0132c75f.htm

younghov85 · 08-15-2006, 06:58 PM

your car will get faster as you break it in. I wouldnt drag race with that few miles on it but I would open it up on the freeway.

XxLancaxX · 08-15-2006, 07:59 PM

After 1000 miles your good to go, I only made a few passes because I didnt not want to beat on the car too much....lol It should keep getting faster, and the 1/4 mile IMO should be around 14.8.

///Matt · 08-15-2006, 08:04 PM

Fun. =) What was the temperature like that day, and if you know, the humidity? the lower BOTH of those go, the faster you go...

Also, on a serious note... be sure your local dealers don't know this is you. They could blame lots of potential problems on it, just to try to make money off of you, even if the racing DIDN'T cause it... be careful!

Drive fast, Live dangerously, Be responsible.

Matt

XxLancaxX · 08-15-2006, 08:21 PM

Im friends with the stealership....They dont know its me lol

///Matt · 08-15-2006, 10:06 PM

Excellent

mstorch · 08-16-2006, 09:21 AM

Log from test would tell most...

Stronie's BMW · 08-16-2006, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by XxLancaxX

This was my best run of the day....Pathetic, but I think its because I only had 1200 miles on the car.....What do you guys think?? I have the timeslips in my car just let me know if you guys want me to copy them into here....

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/a...1e0132c75f.htm

What are the times? Scan your slip. I raced my 325i with 2700 miles and it was 90° out that day. 1 pass with traction control...oppps 15.435 @ 90.58 mph . 60' 2.279 , and 1/8" 9.958. I know I can go much faster maybe 14.999, but to get 14.7 like they advertise would have to be perfect conditions and driving.

RGRAY · 08-16-2006, 09:48 AM

Thanks for the video.

XxLancaxX · 08-16-2006, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Stronie's BMW

What are the times? Scan your slip. I raced my 325i with 2700 miles and it was 90° out that day. 1 pass with traction control...oppps 15.435 @ 90.58 mph . 60' 2.279 , and 1/8" 9.958. I know I can go much faster maybe 14.999, but to get 14.7 like they advertise would have to be perfect conditions and driving.

Ill post up my time slip later today. Wow if your 325i ran a 15.4 there is no way my car should be running a 15.4.......I really just think its because im not broken in yet....

ksfrogman · 08-16-2006, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Stronie's BMW

What are the times? Scan your slip. I raced my 325i with 2700 miles and it was 90° out that day. 1 pass with traction control...oppps 15.435 @ 90.58 mph . 60' 2.279 , and 1/8" 9.958. I know I can go much faster maybe 14.999, but to get 14.7 like they advertise would have to be perfect conditions and driving.

Do you realize the difference between 15.44 and 14.7 seconds?

At 91 mph, your car is travelling at 133 ft/second.

Check this out:

91 miles/hr * 5280 ft/1 mile * 1hr/60 mins * 1 min/60 secs = 133.46 ft/sec.

Our E90s are 14.85 ft long. The difference between 15.44 and 14.7 secs is about 0.7 secs or 93.52 ft. To put this into perspective, that's conservatively over 6 car lengths, and this is assuming the 14.7 second car is going only 91 mph (in reality it would be going even faster).

I'm certain your driving ability is not that bad.

XxLancaxX · 08-16-2006, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ethirtynine

Did you turn DTC and A/C off?

Yes sir.....lol I drive our TT and supercharged vette down the track all the time. 9 second 1/4 miles....

Ill take the car back to the track once i get some more miles on it this fall

I really want to see what it can run stock. My guess is 14.8 at 96MPH

Stronie's BMW · 08-16-2006, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ksfrogman

Do you realize the difference between 15.44 and 14.7 seconds?

At 91 mph, your car is travelling at 133 ft/second.

Check this out:

91 miles/hr * 5280 ft/1 mile * 1hr/60 mins * 1 min/60 secs = 133.46 ft/sec.

Our E90s are 14.85 ft long. The difference between 15.44 and 14.7 secs is about 0.7 secs or 93.52 ft. To put this into perspective, that's conservatively over 6 car lengths, and this is assuming the 14.7 second car is going only 91 mph (in reality it would be going even faster).

I'm certain your driving ability is not that bad.

I'm certain I can go faster, and your calculations are right however we start from zero, so 6 car lengths? I shifted a red line 1,2. Short shift around 5500 or 6500 I would be able to get a much faster time. And I wouldn't say I was lighting quick from 2 to third either, kind or sloppy.
By the way I relize that this is a BMW and not a dragster so even if 15.4 is the best the car can do I say It's fast enough.

whippersnapper · 08-16-2006, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by XxLancaxX

Wow if your 325i ran a 15.4 there is no way my car should be running a 15.4.......I really just think its because im not broken in yet....

I wouldn't be so sure. Your car is carrying 342lbs more weight and taller gearing. The 325 is probably a good match for your car

ksfrogman · 08-16-2006, 03:28 PM

I just found this very interesting post on the v6performance.net forums.

http://www.v6performance.net/forums/...ad.php?t=65874

Stronie's BMW · 08-16-2006, 03:42 PM

Thanks, Ksfrogman!

Very interesting. I'll try to hit that later in the year in the fall.
So I would assume have DSC and DTC off and 2500-3 Grand launch?
I have sport package and may help with the take off.

ksfrogman · 08-16-2006, 03:49 PM

Definitely turn DSC and DTC off. I actually launch at a higher RPM and always shift at around 7000 rpm (avoid rev-limiter) when going in a straight line for times.

XxLancaxX · 08-16-2006, 04:08 PM

Yes with DTC and DSC off was when i ran my fastest time. When I had everything on I was passing a 15.7.....

MonacoBimm · 08-17-2006, 06:09 PM

How is it that you turn it off?

XxLancaxX · 08-17-2006, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MonacoBimm

How is it that you turn it off?

Hold the DTC button next to where you unlock the door down for a few seconds and it will disbale everything. Press once and it will just disable DSC.

flush01 · 08-17-2006, 09:30 PM

good run but kinda slow

benzene99 · 08-19-2006, 12:35 AM

I kinda hear the wind blowing strong in the video, perhaps head wind or tail wind can be a factor to consider. Just my 2cents.

08-15-2006, 06:37 PM	#1
XxLancaxX Captain Drives: 2008 AW 335xi Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chicago!! Posts: 934 iTrader: (3) View XxLancaxX's Garage	2006 330xi 1/4 Mile Run (Video) This was my best run of the day....Pathetic, but I think its because I only had 1200 miles on the car.....What do you guys think?? I have the timeslips in my car just let me know if you guys want me to copy them into here.... http://videos.streetfire.net/video/a...1e0132c75f.htm

08-16-2006, 09:21 AM	#7
mstorch Enlisted Member Drives: BMW 320i SW Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 17 iTrader: (0)	Log from test would tell most... __________________ 330ci e46, 320i e90, X3 2.0d, Z1

08-16-2006, 09:48 AM	#9
RGRAY Lieutenant Major Drives: 330xi SG/TERRA/STEP/SP/HS/CA Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 875 iTrader: (0) View RGRAY's Garage	Thanks for the video. __________________ 330xi/Sparkling Graphite/Terra/Walnut Burl/Steptronic/Sports Package/Heated Seats/Comfort Access...(blacklines, tint and a black grill). http://www.e90post.com/forums/e90gar...20TINT%20A.jpg

08-16-2006, 03:28 PM	#15
ksfrogman Major General Drives: E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 6,768 iTrader: (11) View ksfrogman's Garage	I just found this very interesting post on the v6performance.net forums. http://www.v6performance.net/forums/...ad.php?t=65874 __________________

08-16-2006, 03:49 PM	#17
ksfrogman Major General Drives: E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 6,768 iTrader: (11) View ksfrogman's Garage	Definitely turn DSC and DTC off. I actually launch at a higher RPM and always shift at around 7000 rpm (avoid rev-limiter) when going in a straight line for times. __________________

08-15-2006, 06:58 PM	#2
younghov85 Lieutenant Major Drives: 2006 E90 black 325 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lanham, Maryland Posts: 850 iTrader: (0)	your car will get faster as you break it in. I wouldnt drag race with that few miles on it but I would open it up on the freeway.

08-15-2006, 07:59 PM	#3
XxLancaxX Captain Drives: 2008 AW 335xi Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chicago!! Posts: 934 iTrader: (3) View XxLancaxX's Garage	After 1000 miles your good to go, I only made a few passes because I didnt not want to beat on the car too much....lol It should keep getting faster, and the 1/4 mile IMO should be around 14.8.

08-15-2006, 08:04 PM	#4
///Matt United States Marine Drives: 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,769 iTrader: (8) View ///Matt's Garage	Fun. =) What was the temperature like that day, and if you know, the humidity? the lower BOTH of those go, the faster you go... Also, on a serious note... be sure your local dealers don't know this is you. They could blame lots of potential problems on it, just to try to make money off of you, even if the racing DIDN'T cause it... be careful! Drive fast, Live dangerously, Be responsible. Matt

08-15-2006, 08:21 PM	#5
XxLancaxX Captain Drives: 2008 AW 335xi Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chicago!! Posts: 934 iTrader: (3) View XxLancaxX's Garage	Im friends with the stealership....They dont know its me lol

08-15-2006, 10:06 PM	#6
///Matt United States Marine Drives: 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,769 iTrader: (8) View ///Matt's Garage	Excellent

08-16-2006, 03:42 PM	#16
Stronie's BMW Captain Drives: 2006 325i Sport 6MT Join Date: May 2006 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 707 iTrader: (0)	Thanks, Ksfrogman! Very interesting. I'll try to hit that later in the year in the fall. So I would assume have DSC and DTC off and 2500-3 Grand launch? I have sport package and may help with the take off.

08-16-2006, 04:08 PM	#18
XxLancaxX Captain Drives: 2008 AW 335xi Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chicago!! Posts: 934 iTrader: (3) View XxLancaxX's Garage	Yes with DTC and DSC off was when i ran my fastest time. When I had everything on I was passing a 15.7.....

08-17-2006, 06:09 PM	#19
MonacoBimm Banned Drives: Sapp. Black 330i(2nd e90) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Panama City, Panama Posts: 1,864 iTrader: (1)	How is it that you turn it off?

08-17-2006, 09:30 PM	#21
flush01 Major Drives: 33m@%#ing5 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: toronto Posts: 1,366 iTrader: (0)	good run but kinda slow

08-19-2006, 12:35 AM	#22
benzene99 Member Drives: Mazda Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 12 iTrader: (0)	I kinda hear the wind blowing strong in the video, perhaps head wind or tail wind can be a factor to consider. Just my 2cents.