DTM Australia Performance and Power Rankings. - Page 12

babbo · #**166** (**permalink**) 05-26-2006, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by morerevsm3

soft rear suspension will only make it worse, do a google search for anti squat + suspension for an explanation. less rebound on front shocks would help, R compound tyres aren't too bad either. must be making reasonable hp for that trap

The E30 style rear ends under a compact result in an incredibly light arse which isn't really condusive to it hooking up nice... That was with R compound tires (R888 Toyo's) but I didn't get enough heat into them.

As for HP, only making as much as you and SimonM

Gotta love dyno numbers! Not bad for tall gearing either!

babbo · #**167** (**permalink**) 05-26-2006, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBlonde

Love the movie Ben, it's always good to see the action!

You're right. That's the worst launch and slowest shifting I've ever seen of any drag race ever! I'm sure you can better that ET.

Your car must be gutted; you can hear the tranny linkages like a megaphone!

Yeah, I'll better the ET one day, perhaps next year when the Coupe' returns!

Its not really gutted, its just the rear end copping a flogging as it gets loaded up, same at the circuit in all the shorter gears.

morerevsm3 · #**168** (**permalink**) 05-26-2006, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by babbo

The E30 style rear ends under a compact result in an incredibly light arse which isn't really condusive to it hooking up nice... That was with R compound tires (R888 Toyo's) but I didn't get enough heat into them.

As for HP, only making as much as you and SimonM

Gotta love dyno numbers! Not bad for tall gearing either!

what weight is your car? must be a fair bit lighter than my 1440kg lump (semi stripped interior, but with me in it)

babbo · #**169** (**permalink**) 05-26-2006, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by morerevsm3

what weight is your car? must be a fair bit lighter than my 1440kg lump (semi stripped interior, but with me in it)

Was 1362 with me in it last time I scaled it!

Etez · #**170** (**permalink**) 05-26-2006, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by morerevsm3

yep, another forum is having a drag day end of june, I want to see if commadore interceptors fit over my brakes, and borrow some with D/Rs on them and better my 1.78 60' time, as well as hopefully mid 12's

Man what do you have in that car to be pulling 12s?

2002 turbo · #**171** (**permalink**) 05-29-2006, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by babbo

The E30 style rear ends under a compact result in an incredibly light arse which isn't really condusive to it hooking up nice... That was with R compound tires (R888 Toyo's) but I didn't get enough heat into them.
As for HP, only making as much as you and SimonM

Gotta love dyno numbers! Not bad for tall gearing either!

I am not so sure that the rear end is the problem.
Your mate Ramia didn't seem to have too much trouble getting a decent launch with his Compact and as far as I recall he was claiming similar power to what your car has, details of his passes are here:

RT 318ti does 13.318 @ 105.99mph

1q2w3e4r · #**172** (**permalink**) 05-29-2006, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 2002 turbo

I am not so sure that the rear end is the problem.
Your mate Ramia didn't seem to have too much trouble getting a decent launch with his Compact and as far as I recall he was claiming similar power to what your car has, details of his passes are here:

RT 318ti does 13.318 @ 105.99mph

I'd say Ben is making even more power than Ramia.

Post up your slip

Gotta knock that E30 off

It's 12.73@ 114.80 MPH with a 2.17 60 foot time correct?

babbo · #**173** (**permalink**) 05-29-2006, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 2002 turbo

I am not so sure that the rear end is the problem.
Your mate Ramia didn't seem to have too much trouble getting a decent launch with his Compact and as far as I recall he was claiming similar power to what your car has, details of his passes are here:

RT 318ti does 13.318 @ 105.99mph

Slightly upset about something Erik?
Was nice to see you on Saturday at the Creek. Thanks for taking the time to say "Hi"!!

As for my ET, yes it is way off what it should be and that is completely due to a crap launch on my behalf resulting in a slow 60'. No disputing that! A bit more time at the strip and I'm sure I could get it sorted out... If I recall correctly, that was my 4th ever pass and the first time that I have done a hard launch in the car. Thanks for suggesting that I can't drive for shit, as that would seem to be the case here!

MrBlonde · #**174** (**permalink**) 05-29-2006, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by babbo

Slightly upset about something Erik?
Was nice to see you on Saturday at the Creek. Thanks for taking the time to say "Hi"!!

As for my ET, yes it is way off what it should be and that is completely due to a crap launch on my behalf resulting in a slow 60'. No disputing that! A bit more time at the strip and I'm sure I could get it sorted out... If I recall correctly, that was my 4th ever pass and the first time that I have done a hard launch in the car. Thanks for suggesting that I can't drive for shit, as that would seem to be the case here!

Ben, I don't think Erik is upset, he's just helping you out with facts about the rear end of your car.

Also I can't see anything in Erik's post that says you ".. can't drive for shit ..". Turn that frown upside down!

Etez · #**175** (**permalink**) 05-29-2006, 10:38 PM

Anyway back to drag racing. So when is everyone heading out next? Im trying to figure out how to further lower my ET.

morerevsm3 · #**176** (**permalink**) 05-29-2006, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Etez

Man what do you have in that car to be pulling 12s?

stock S50B30, plus some bolt ons, and removed rear seat and passenger seat, boot lining etc

1q2w3e4r · #**177** (**permalink**) 05-29-2006, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Etez

Anyway back to drag racing. So when is everyone heading out next? Im trying to figure out how to further lower my ET.

Dunno, not for a few weeks.

Kinda done with my M3 for the mean time and are happy for put more focus on my GTR & E30 at the moment.

I've got a friendly competition with Erik, so I'll head out again with my E30 when he's ready to rock.

Iain · #**178** (**permalink**) 05-30-2006, 12:08 AM

I might be out there in a fortnight either in the E30, the new hotness, or the Death Wagon.

Depends on $$$ mainly...

2002 turbo · #**179** (**permalink**) 05-30-2006, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by babbo

Slightly upset about something Erik? Was nice to see you on Saturday at the Creek. Thanks for taking the time to say "Hi"!!

What would I be upset about? By the way love the sarcasm!
Maybe you should ask yourself why would I want to say "Hi"? After all it's well known to me that you talk a mountain of crap about me and the workshop behind my back to a variety of people, not the greatest base for being on good terms is it now!

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Originally Posted by babbo

As for my ET, yes it is way off what it should be and that is completely due to a crap launch on my behalf resulting in a slow 60'. No disputing that! A bit more time at the strip and I'm sure I could get it sorted out... If I recall correctly, that was my 4th ever pass and the first time that I have done a hard launch in the car.Thanks for suggesting that I can't drive for shit, as that would seem to be the case here!

Can you read my post properly! I am not saying that you can't go quicker or that you can't drive! Anyone with half an idea can see that with good traction and the trap your running you have the potential to run into the 12s.
I am simply stating that I don't think the rear end is such a big issue for your car at this point in time, some of the quickest 1/4 mile BMWs in the world use the same rear end.

Anyway lets get back to discussing the BMW drag racing!

Etez · #**180** (**permalink**) 05-30-2006, 05:36 AM

Yeh - Anyone got any tips for bettering a 1.955 60ft? Stickier tyres, lower air pressure??