E36 M3 vs. Me (video)

Sawbladz

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Were you running stock boost?

EDIT: looks like more than stock since it's maxing out the stock gauge. What are you running for boost and boost controller?
 

Apostle

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I hooked up a manual boost gauge to see what i was runnning and it stays in betweeen 8-10psi since i put my turboback on. I dont have a boost controller or anything.

His m3 runs a 13.5 on street tires btw and is a beast on the highway, its all top end unlike stock m3s due to his intake manifold (fatter and longer runners).

I think I should walk him with 12psi, I just hope I dont hit fuel cut.
 

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BorHor said:
Dope.. So this M3 I have does have some balls...

Balls would be an understatement. M3s are impressive machines for being naturally aspirated, the head takes in alot of air. Even their stock suspension is incredible. The whole car is engineered great. Too bad it cost an arm and a leg when something breaks. But atleast they are more reliable than an mk3 supra.
 

tubbie

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....... But atleast they are more reliable than an mk3 supra.

They are not as reliable as you think. My family has owned 5 BMW's in the last 10 years and reliability is terrible. Something is always breaking. Nothing major, just little things here and there all the time. My brother's M3 was the last one we have, it's for sale now. Sold them all to get more Toyotas and lexus. :biglaugh:
 

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tubbie said:
They are not as reliable as you think. My family has owned 5 BMW's in the last 10 years and reliability is terrible. Something is always breaking. Nothing major, just little things here and there all the time. My brother's M3 was the last one we have, it's for sale now. Sold them all to get more Toyotas and lexus. :biglaugh:

I know, I'm just saying its a bit more reliable than an mk3 supra turbo, atleast mines. I've had more problems than my friends m3, he beats on it more too and he has 40,000 miles over me. As far as a N/A toyota goes I have a 92 celica and I beat the shit out of that 5sfe and nothing happens.