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Title: M3 chasers
Post by: Mk1Mad J - 16v on 01 May 2007, 11:34
Coming back from a mates late sunday night an M3 went to undertake me (convertible 55' plate), the road was empty (or should I say private  :wink:) so I decided I wouldn't let him pass without a fight, burried the loud pedal deep in the carpet and to my surprise the M3 didn't get past  :shocked: 300m down the road and I'm still in front  :shocked: the noises he was making were unreal  :cool:

As we sat next to each other at the lights at the end of the track he was giving me proper evils   :evil: 

Anyone else out there come up against any M3's?




Title: Re: M3 chasers
Post by: Fielder on 01 May 2007, 11:36
what M3 was it? He should of destroyed you  :huh:
Title: Re: M3 chasers
Post by: tom26 on 01 May 2007, 11:41
was it def an M3? or perhaps a dressed up 3 series.
it seems to me that almost all BMW drivers have a compulsion to plaster M badges all over their cars.
Respect if it was indeed an M3 though!
Title: Re: M3 chasers
Post by: Mk1Mad J - 16v on 01 May 2007, 11:56
what M3 was it? He should of destroyed you  :huh:

Thats what I thought at first, til I looked into them, on paper there's not much in it and they weigh more than 2x a Mk1  :shocked:

no doubt at 100mph+ things would be a little different  :smiley:



was it def an M3? or perhaps a dressed up 3 series.
it seems to me that almost all BMW drivers have a compulsion to plaster M badges all over their cars.
Respect if it was indeed an M3 though!


It was a convertible, had the vents on the wings (usually missed by the M3 wannabe's) and the noise it was making was getting me moist
Title: Re: M3 chasers
Post by: Martz on 01 May 2007, 12:29
A M3 'should' kill 99% of cars on the road. If it had the flared arches and the vents in the front arches it would be a case of 
no chance. He may not be able to drive it proper.

I did have a play with one but it destroyed the Rallye so I just leave them alone now.  :laugh:
Title: Re: M3 chasers
Post by: T_J_G on 01 May 2007, 16:52
if i beat sopmething that i think wasn't very quick, i get the reg plate, stick it into an online insurance and see what car/engine it really is.... :wink:
Title: Re: M3 chasers
Post by: Mk1Mad J - 16v on 01 May 2007, 17:08
if i beat sopmething that i think wasn't very quick, i get the reg plate, stick it into an online insurance and see what car/engine it really is.... :wink:

I didn't get the reg cos he was behind me all the time  :smug:

 :undecided: I need to get mine on a rolling road and see whats going on, I'm guessing about 150bhp, but this was the 1st real test of the 16v power, and what a result  :cool:   


On paper the M3's got the edge, but not by a great deal  :shocked:
 
M3  (http://www.autobytel.co.uk/UsedCars/UsedCarDetail.aspx?Car=574770 )
0-60 = 5.5 power = 198bhp/ton
 
Me (@150bhp)
0-60 = 6.07 power = 182bhp/ton  (used stats calculator) 


EDIT No.2 - Did I mention we started on a bend, I'm guessing the M3's TCS would have been knocking the power right down, the road wasn't particularly even either  :undecided:
Title: Re: M3 chasers
Post by: KittyMk1 on 01 May 2007, 17:24
my b/f has raced an m3 and an m5 or 6??? its the later one anyway (i'm not a bmw persn so i havent a clue)

the m3 hadnt got a chance and the m whatever it is was quite a bit behind, it was keeping up though until it hit 155 they're limited though. Karl was doing 70mph though  :wink:
Title: Re: M3 chasers
Post by: topher on 02 May 2007, 11:09
yeah he -should- have caned you. but fair play for embarassing an M3 driver either way :grin:
Title: Re: M3 chasers
Post by: RandomJord on 03 May 2007, 10:34
in my cuprar i used top be able to chase M3's could never get past or out accelerate one, but could always stick on em an piss em off!
Title: Re: M3 chasers
Post by: Mr Blue on 03 May 2007, 22:25
M3's sound amazing :cool:

That would destroy most things on the road. fair play :cool:
Title: Re: M3 chasers
Post by: cняis on 04 May 2007, 00:20
well well, a mk1 16v Golf embarresing both a Supra twin turbo AND a Porche 996 twin turbo, more than once!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42Grc2gqo0I&mode=related&search=

power to weight  :cool:
Title: Re: M3 chasers
Post by: Neaty on 04 May 2007, 01:55
i had a play with one in my old mark 2, on the straights he was right up my jaxi but on the twisty bits he was no where to be seen. possibly the worst driver in history. I was in my 1.6 driver at the time  :laugh:
Title: Re: M3 chasers
Post by: Stu.750 on 04 May 2007, 01:57
he would have had you in the boat

 n what the shed u doin up at this time for  ?
Title: Re: M3 chasers
Post by: Neaty on 04 May 2007, 02:01
oh aye, I dont bother racing anything in the boat to be honest. my driver was slammed 80mm too so was like a go cart!

just got back from meeting the missus in town, and am not tired so might as well see whats poppin
Title: Re: M3 chasers
Post by: topher on 04 May 2007, 12:16
well well, a mk1 16v Golf embarresing both a Supra twin turbo AND a Porche 996 twin turbo, more than once!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42Grc2gqo0I&mode=related&search=

power to weight  :cool:

the fact it has well over 400bhp helps aswell. it is not just a 16v golf :grin:
Title: Re: M3 chasers
Post by: Organisys on 04 May 2007, 12:30
M3 ? Ha Ha....Yeright.

(http://www.organisys.com/VW/g60_5.jpg)

Am I cheating by not using a Dub ?
 :laugh:
Title: Re: M3 chasers
Post by: topher on 04 May 2007, 12:38
i was so close to buying an evo1 the other week when the rallye was doing my head in. 370bhp for less than 4 grand.. it was mint.. more i think about it the more i regret not buying it, even just to sell on again :grin:
Title: Re: M3 chasers
Post by: Organisys on 04 May 2007, 12:53
Shame you didn't. Great to drive. grip, traction, boost, steering feel, lightweight.......
Title: Re: M3 chasers
Post by: tom26 on 04 May 2007, 13:19
that evo looks awesome! i'd like one but fear the insurance quote :grin:
Title: Re: M3 chasers
Post by: Organisys on 04 May 2007, 13:25
It has some 'special' insurance  :cool:

...and some choice mods..