Originally posted by JVT:
The ATX 'verts is are nothing to write home
about, but if you catch a 98+ M3 MTX, you're
in for an a$$whoopin.
95-97 model years weren't THAT quick, 14.4-
14.6 in the 1/4, 98+ however, run the 1/4
in 14 flat. And they have torque!
Proof? I saw Eric G. (gschomi) run at the
strip with his M3, he accidently shifted from
2nd to 5th, left it in 5th and still ran a
freaking 14.8 @ 92+!!!! SHIFTING FROM 2ND TO
5TH!
Then I got to drive it. A dream come true.
Contour vs. 98+ M3 MTX = no chance in hell.
John
thanks john for the kudos, LOL. i can still smell my clutch. he he
the E36 M3 in 5spd form (i dont consider a auto M3 a true M, sorry) is alot like are SVT tours., it runs at a high RPM in 5th gear and is always ready to run. I like doing 85mph on the freeway and punching it.......yehaw!!!! just like the tour its ready to rock at that speed. The M3 has one thing the tour doesent though and thats Torque. It just pulls like hell. I will be watching out for a S/C contour though, i think that will be a serious race.
remember that if you catch an E36 M3 at top speed with out mods the SVT tour should have the edge. 137mph stock for an M3. if its chipped forgetaboutit. LOL
ive had a few cars (riced out civics, mustangs, etc.) want to race me at traffic lights but its not worth it for me to get a ticket and watch my insurance go thru the roof. Now if a vette, P car, 3000 GT, etc. wants to race me ill risk it. LOL
most M3 drivers ive noticed arnt really into drag racing and perfer to take it to the track (driving schools) and thats where you see 40yr old men turn into crazy kids. fun, fun, fun.
that all said i think ALOT depends on the drivers experience and if its really an M3. you can buy a M3 badge at the dealer and remove the 328, 325, badge....you see where im going right?
happy motoring
Eric G.
Walland TN (near Knoxville)
98 BMW M3/4 blk cosmos
99 SVT Contour
84 xj Cherokee "the rock crawler."
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