3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002) 1993-2002 Discussion including performance modifications and Technical Support Sections.
Sponsored by:

FD vs M3

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-11-02, 03:36 AM
  #1  
Senior Member

Thread Starter
iTrader: (8)
 
daze's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: IL
Posts: 268
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Smile FD vs M3

What mods do i need to beat a M3 with intake and catback?

currently have dp, catback, intake, and pfc.
Old 02-11-02, 03:58 AM
  #2  
Senior Member

 
Boost Junkie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Miami Lakes,FL
Posts: 393
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
What type of M3 the new ones or previous model?

BTW i believe this goes in the kills section or sumthing.
Old 02-11-02, 04:12 AM
  #3  
Senior Member

Thread Starter
iTrader: (8)
 
daze's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: IL
Posts: 268
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
98 I think. This isnt a kill yet so i decided to put it here.
Old 02-11-02, 05:04 AM
  #4  
Full Member

 
5inchfatlip's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Pomona, CA
Posts: 100
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
only M3 youll have to worry about are the new ones- the old ones are decent but if they are supercharged then you will lose..
Old 02-11-02, 05:29 AM
  #5  
Full Member

 
Pouya's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Irvine, CA (college) San Jose, CA (home)
Posts: 91
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I'm going to put this in 3rd generation specific forum.
Old 02-11-02, 07:34 AM
  #6  
Senior Member

 
Boost Junkie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Miami Lakes,FL
Posts: 393
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My buddy (funcrusher on this forum) has a 87 944 turbo with some Goodies he beat a 95 M3 by 4-5 cars from 60-120 ......

I think an FD with ur mods would do about the same (give or take) to a stock M3...Intake and exhaust to an M3 would maybe shave a few tenth's and give it about 2-4 mph faster in the traps..Still easy pray
Old 02-11-02, 08:15 AM
  #7  
Rotary Enthusiast

iTrader: (6)
 
manatecu's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Cincinnati
Posts: 948
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My sisters husband has a 2001 M3. I waxed him last week. In fact the only speeds he even came close was 0-30, but my 7 is pretty highly modified. At about 120 I was about 10-12 car lengths ahead of him. The point is it can be done but the M3 is fast for a car with 4 seats.

Chris
Old 02-11-02, 09:33 AM
  #8  
GEB
Full Member

 
GEB's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: DFW, TX
Posts: 99
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I got to play with one of the new ones this weekend,
As stated in the previous post, he had good power down low, but I
just walked away from him above 60 mph. You've got to love the
forced induction on the freeway!

I've run with an M5 before, and it seemed like the M5 was quicker
on the freeway. I think the M5's extra weight does not make as much
of a difference at freeway speeds (approx 400 BHP?).

I'll tell you what though....that M3 has got to be one of the most
beautiful cars on the road right now. I saw three of them out this
weekend, all different colors - silver, white, and some type of odd
green/aqua color, and they were all stunning cars. I can't help but
turn my head when one goes by.

GEB.
93
DP
N-Tech intake
PE Cat back
N-Tech BMK
"Unlimited" ECU
13.5 PSI
Old 02-11-02, 12:11 PM
  #9  
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
 
Project RX-7's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Canada
Posts: 214
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
One quick note ..... the ones before this 2001 Model have a top speed of 210km/h ..... i raced a few in my Protege and they were ok ( prety even ) until 210km/h
Old 02-11-02, 12:59 PM
  #10  
Lives on the Forum

 
SleepR1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: IN
Posts: 6,131
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Are we talking top speed here, or road racing??
Old 02-11-02, 01:12 PM
  #11  
***Moderator***

 
neo_omega's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Chicago
Posts: 2,413
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Alan, you have nothing to worry about. E36 M3 is nothing. Your car will sure beat it.
Old 02-11-02, 04:52 PM
  #12  
I'm a CF and poop smith

 
skunks's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Hawaii
Posts: 3,958
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally posted by GEB

I'll tell you what though....that M3 has got to be one of the most
beautiful cars on the road right now. I saw three of them out this
weekend, all different colors - silver, white, and some type of odd
green/aqua color, and they were all stunning cars. I can't help but
turn my head when one goes by.

13.5 PSI
your kidding me right? the most beautiful cars on the road right now?
Old 02-11-02, 05:06 PM
  #13  
It's never fast enough...

 
Flybye's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Miami - Given 1st place as the POOREST city in the US as per the federal government
Posts: 3,760
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Originally posted by skunks


your kidding me right? the most beautiful cars on the road right now?
He said it's ONE of the most beautiful. Not it IS the most beautiful car

I'd say it's on my top 10 list of cars to have
Old 02-11-02, 06:31 PM
  #14  
Senior Member

 
Boost Junkie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Miami Lakes,FL
Posts: 393
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally posted by Project RX-7
the ones before this 2001 Model have a top speed of 210km/h ..... i raced a few in my Protege and they were ok ( prety even ) until 210km/h

LOL you gotta be shitting me man
Old 02-11-02, 06:41 PM
  #15  
Full Member

 
QuIcKSiLvEr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: VanCity
Posts: 86
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I didn't know they topped out at 210km/h.. hehe.. jk..
Old 02-11-02, 06:47 PM
  #16  
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
 
JoeD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Bay Area, CA
Posts: 2,158
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Originally posted by Flybye


I'd say it's on my top 10 list of cars to have
i would have to agree!
Old 02-11-02, 06:49 PM
  #17  
Full Member

 
93 RX-7's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Shawnee, KS, USA
Posts: 97
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I'm sticking my neck out to get it chopped right off, but what's an M3? (Okay, I'm gonna be 40 next month, I'm out of touch)
Old 02-11-02, 06:54 PM
  #18  
Senior Member

 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: NNJ
Posts: 567
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
LMAO!

I dont think ur age has anythng to do w/ it, sounds like ur just not a car buff.

M3= BMW's hot rodded version of their 3 series. Its basically a 4 seater sports car. Very sweet ride indeed!
Old 02-11-02, 07:20 PM
  #19  
Full Member

 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Marietta, Georgia
Posts: 164
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I burned an 98-99 M3 twice in a row no prob
Old 02-11-02, 08:38 PM
  #20  
Full Member

 
93 RX-7's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Shawnee, KS, USA
Posts: 97
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Actually, I was thinking of BMW's Z3 and wondered if the M3 might be a BMW as well. Thanks for you generous response. The age only has to do with the fact that after job, wife, child and everything else, there's just not as much time to enjoy cars as much as in the past.

Thanks,
Old 02-11-02, 09:41 PM
  #21  
Senior Member

Thread Starter
iTrader: (8)
 
daze's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: IL
Posts: 268
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thx guys! So If I add a midpipe i'll beat a 98 m3 with no probs right?
Old 02-11-02, 09:45 PM
  #22  
Full Member

 
QuIcKSiLvEr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: VanCity
Posts: 86
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
For a 98, you should be able to beat him with a midpipe i believe.. 98 m3's are the older ones, not the new new ones right?
Old 02-11-02, 09:47 PM
  #23  
Senior Member

 
funnyguy_11's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Madison Heights, MI
Posts: 300
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
For a car that's over $35,000, it better beat you. What happened to the days when you could make an 11 second car for about $15k?
Old 02-11-02, 10:05 PM
  #24  
Junior Member

 
5.9rotorM3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: syracuse
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Stock Rx7 beats E36 M3 (0-60mph 5.9sec) 1995-99 easily. E46 M3 2001-->(0-60 4.64) easily beats FD. I just got an 2002 E46 M3. My moded Rx7 is much faster. I love the M3 it combines the best of both worlds.
Old 02-11-02, 10:27 PM
  #25  
13B
Full Member

 
13B's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Niagara Falls, Canada, Eh?!
Posts: 64
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
The FD would easily wax the porkster M3.

How 'bout an FD vs. the new BMW M coupe, now there's a race I'd die to see. Same motor as M3 (slightly detuned) but much lighter body and better power/weight ratio. Performance #'s like 315hp/250lb-ft and the exhaust note of the in-line six are a car lovers dream. Some will say the M coupe is *** ugly but its got one of those love it or hate it looks, I for one, love it.



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:15 PM.