Hit the drag strip tonight... results inside :)

[Activ3]

So I got there early purposely so I could have one of the first runs, and get out to make it to the local meet... Just my luck, the first guy to run blows up his mustang 3/4 of the way down the strip, so we had to wait ~45 minutes for them to clean it up, etc. Because of this I was only able to get one run in and still make it to the meet... Bogged of the line and pulled a 2.235 60', but finished the run 13.299 @ 110.75mph!! With that trap I'm sure I can hit the 12s with a better launch... I don't have a scanner so I'm going to snap a pic of the slip and upload now.

edit: here's the slip
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c240/rahtid544/132slip.jpg

[MrBlonde]

Good to see. better ETs are in your future with more practice

[Activ3]

Good to see. better ETs are in your future with more practice
thanks! I'm really happy with my trap speed, and I think it would've been even higher if I would've spun instead of bogged...

[bimmerbum46]

Damn! Lets hope for some high 12's next time!

[Lexie330ci]

damn, what setup you running?

[Activ3]

damn, what setup you running?
custom AA c38 setup.. makes slightly more HP than the 330 C38 lvl 2 :)

[malina]

Nice :) Should be in high 12"

[DLSJ5]

Very nice, as Kenny said, lower ET's are in the future, 12' easy!!! :thumbsup:

[Activ3]

Very nice, as Kenny said, lower ET's are in the future, 12' easy!!! :thumbsup:
thanks! wish I could hang with the cool kids and trap 122mph though :yikes: :4ngie:

[MSpired]

With some DR's and a good launch, easy mid 12's! Nice!

[SL Blak Soldier]

wow! damn man thats a pretty sweet et... esp for a non-m (at least it is for me) good stuff!

[Boosted_ZHP]

Sick **** David.

you ran a 2.2 60 foot. Get that down to a 1.8 and you will be good. We need to hit up Moroso once i get my car :excited:

[kpeng]

Schweet David! This was at Orlando Spin World?

[Activ3]

With some DR's and a good launch, easy mid 12's! Nice!

thanks! I'd love to see 12s :D

wow! damn man thats a pretty sweet et... esp for a non-m (at least it is for me) good stuff!

thanks man, I'm sure I could've done better had I gotten a few more runs.

Sick **** David.

you ran a 2.2 60 foot. Get that down to a 1.8 and you will be good. We need to hit up Moroso once i get my car :yikes:

Definitely. I want to swap to an OBDI mani, and add cams over summer too :D

Schweet David! This was at Orlando Spin World?

Yeap, aka "b1tchslow" LOL, I want to make it up to gville sometime to see what I can do :) I'm sure I'll hit 12s there.

[bobm3]

those numbers are good for me.... but im not a die heart dragster lollll.. im sure you will be runing in the 12 sec range... what kind of skins are you runing ??????? good luck in the future............
bobm3 :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[kpeng]

David...if all goes well, I plan on going out to the Gville T&T next Wednesday. Come up for it.

[Activ3]

those numbers are good for me.... but im not a die heart dragster lollll.. im sure you will be runing in the 12 sec range... what kind of skins are you runing ??????? good luck in the future............
bobm3 :thumbsup::thumbsup:


thanks Bob! Aren't you boosted now too? :4ngie:

David...if all goes well, I plan on going out to the Gville T&T next Wednesday. Come up for it.

Hmm... I just took my last final today, so I was going to head down for summer on Wednesday, gville raceway is tempting though :str8pimpi

[kpeng]

It shouldn't be too busy next week either, with most of the students gone. This weekend I'm going to be finishing up my "Install of Fun"

[Jean@ActiveAutowerke]

Congrats

[Aktiv3]

congrats david

[Activ3]

Thanks guys!

[sheefo2k]

Wow!!!!!!

I m proud of you man. Good numbers bro!!!I can def see that lil beast hit mid high 12s :D

I m super jealous!!

I cant wait to hit the track..

[icosaca]

Congrats David.
those are some great numbers, im sure you would have done much better if the launch was perfect.
regards
jorge saca

[Activ3]

Wow!!!!!!

I m proud of you man. Good numbers bro!!!I can def see that lil beast hit mid high 12s :D

I m super jealous!!

I cant wait to hit the track..


Thanks bro! yeah when you get that kaaz you need to head out to the strip :str8pimpi

Congrats David.
those are some great numbers, im sure you would have done much better if the launch was perfect.
regards
jorge saca

thanks Jorge!

[sheefo2k]

Thanks bro! yeah when you get that kaaz you need to head out to the strip :str8pimpi



thanks Jorge!
check your pm

[Activ3]

check your pm
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[bobm3]

thanks Bob! Aren't you boosted now too? :4ngie:



Hmm... I just took my last final today, so I was going to head down for summer on Wednesday, gville raceway is tempting though :str8pimpi

i got a aa stage 2 s/c.... but i got it mainly for the carshows and driving with my friends blown rides.... have to keep up with mcrazy my good friend and pres. of eurowerkz... lolll hope he does not see this lollll..but i got the stage 2 because my ride is heavy with my ice set-up andwhat i weigh around 250 lbs... i guess my ride is around 3,900 lbs or so.... i figue i would need around 450 b/h/p to keep up with all of ew blown cars... almost veryone i guess weigh in at 140 to 175 lbs.... i am the heavy hitter of ew in the ny area lolllll
but i plan on taking my ride to the drag strip just to see what it does and to the shop to have it dyno to see exacly what im pushing in my ride...
bobm3 :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[PEI330Ci]

110 MPH is flying! 12s are definitely around the corner for you.

Congrats!

Hopefully we'll see more fast E46s at the track this year...

[Activ3]

110 MPH is flying! 12s are definitely around the corner for you.

Congrats!

Hopefully we'll see more fast E46s at the track this year...
I'm gonna finally go through with that OBD I manifold swap over summer. I would switch to the M54B30 manifold, but last I checked there was some problems fitting the cable TB from my motor due to space restrictions. The two runners that surround the TB on the M54 manifold are too big, and the cable TB doesn't fit between them where it needs to mount :(

I'm going to dyno before/after with the OBD I manifold, and if it helps, cool, if not, I'm switching back LOL.

[PEI330Ci]

I'm gonna finally go through with that OBD I manifold swap over summer. I would switch to the M54B30 manifold, but last I checked there was some problems fitting the cable TB from my motor due to space restrictions. The two runners that surround the TB on the M54 manifold are too big, and the cable TB doesn't fit between them where it needs to mount :(

I'm going to dyno before/after with the OBD I manifold, and if it helps, cool, if not, I'm switching back LOL.

That is awesome!

Instead of pages and pages of discusion, we've got someone with the balls to try it and see.

I'm still going to highly recommend slicks for the strip; once you try them you'll never go back.

[Boosted_ZHP]

That is awesome!

Instead of pages and pages of discusion, we've got someone with the balls to try it and see.

I'm still going to highly recommend slicks for the strip; once you try them you'll never go back.

Slicks and Subframes scare me

[330i ZHP]

congrats - and good luck - 12s should be easily attained

[BimmerDude18]

Slicks and Subframes scare me

David has a fair amount of reinforcement done.

[kpeng]

David has a fair amount of reinforcement done.

I think Sami would know...he worked at Active.

[Boosted_ZHP]

David has a fair amount of reinforcement done.

Yeah, I know he has, but still the fact that the early e46s are so notorius for this issue, and that fact that it has happened before, would be enough to scare me away. And with an open diff, I personally dont see the need for slicks. Now once David gets an LSD in that thing I think his 60 foot would be better, and he may get the numbers he wants even without slicks.

I think Sami would know...he worked at Active.


Thakns Ken

[BimmerDude18]

Yeah, I know he has, but still the fact that the early e46s are so notorius for this issue, and that fact that it has happened before, would be enough to scare me away. And with an open diff, I personally dont see the need for slicks. Now once David gets an LSD in that thing I think his 60 foot would be better, and he may get the numbers he wants even without slicks.I've seen some more serious reinforcements, but also knowing David to have the "break it and fix it" mentality (I also share this :craig:) to some extent I could see him just repairing it again should it fail.

Regardless, not my place to speak for David's opinion - but, LSD shouldn't make that much difference.

If the LSD is locking, wheels are slipping, and if wheels are slipping then you aren't getting the most out of the car. Might help for poor track prep or bad tires, but in general it shouldn't make much difference on good runs.

That carries over to better tires. Most 350z guys running a lot post the same times regardless of having the VLSD or open diff, weight and power differences play a much bigger role (just so you know I'm not bsing this on theory alone).

With open diff tire scrubs - you want to do a couple short bursts to clean both tires though :thumbsup:

[Activ3]

I surely don't want my subframe to rip out again LOL, that thing is rigged in, but Tyler's right, if it rips out, then at least I know my car is fast :lmao: My engine is holding up pretty damn good too.. m52tu ftw.

I'm swapping an M3 rear end in over summer, 3.62 and lsd FTW, mpg FTL :rofl:

Tyler, I'm running PS2s right now, and I think I can cut a 1.9X 60' with them, even with my open diff, these things actually grip!

[JELBMW330I]

nice david i remember you posted on cf. i know you can hit 12's b.c "b1itchslow" sucks.

[JELBMW330I]

I surely don't want my subframe to rip out again LOL, that thing is rigged in, but Tyler's right, if it rips out, then at least I know my car is fast :lmao: My engine is holding up pretty damn good too.. m52tu ftw.

I'm swapping an M3 rear end in over summer, 3.62 and lsd FTW, mpg FTL :rofl:

Tyler, I'm running PS2s right now, and I think I can cut a 1.9X 60' with them, even with my open diff, these things actually grip!

hey what you gonna do with teh 3.46 diff? lol

[BimmerDude18]

I surely don't want my subframe to rip out again LOL, that thing is rigged in, but Tyler's right, if it rips out, then at least I know my car is fast :lmao: My engine is holding up pretty damn good too.. m52tu ftw.

I'm swapping an M3 rear end in over summer, 3.62 and lsd FTW, mpg FTL :rofl:

Tyler, I'm running PS2s right now, and I think I can cut a 1.9X 60' with them, even with my open diff, these things actually grip!
Yeah, the biggest limitation for you is going to be getting contact patch.

Do you have adjustable camber arms in the rear? If so you could dial some negative camber out before the track and it would help substantially.

There are a number of tricks I've read to try that I haven't....mustang guys SWEAR buy unbolting a front sway bar end link, but I don't know if thats a solid axle only benefit or not.

My car has relatively little camber in the rear, and not as much camber gain as the E46. Otherwise numbers are similar for launch - I cut 1.9's consistently, you should be able to given decent track prep and a good launch. It takes getting used to, 50 passes on my car before I got to that point :eek:.

Good luck btw, you still planning on running up here this week?

[Activ3]

Yeah, the biggest limitation for you is going to be getting contact patch.

Do you have adjustable camber arms in the rear? If so you could dial some negative camber out before the track and it would help substantially.

There are a number of tricks I've read to try that I haven't....mustang guys SWEAR buy unbolting a front sway bar end link, but I don't know if thats a solid axle only benefit or not.

My car has relatively little camber in the rear, and not as much camber gain as the E46. Otherwise numbers are similar for launch - I cut 1.9's consistently, you should be able to given decent track prep and a good launch. It takes getting used to, 50 passes on my car before I got to that point :eek:.

Good luck btw, you still planning on running up here this week?
I actually came home already, Moroso on wed. though.

I have about -3 degress of rear camber LOL, I think its 2.8 exactly. I bogged on this run, but the tires hooked nicely, I'm sure I can get at least a 2.0 @ moroso.

[Activ3]

hey what you gonna do with teh 3.46 diff? lol

sell it :4ngie: give me a call or something if ya want it :)

[JELBMW330I]

sell it :4ngie: give me a call or something if ya want it :)
most likely ill take it. when you do the other swap let me know. ill take a drive to miami

[bmw_chuzo]

your 328 is a monster!! :4ngie:

[BimmerDude18]

I actually came home already, Moroso on wed. though.

I have about -3 degress of rear camber LOL, I think its 2.8 exactly. I bogged on this run, but the tires hooked nicely, I'm sure I can get at least a 2.0 @ moroso.

Good luck, I'm rooting for 12's!

[MrBlonde]

Street radials are going to do you no favours. At least get some drag radials under there!

3 degrees negative camber is cutting your throat too, dial it in slightly positive to go for a neutral attitude under a hard launch.

[Activ3]

Thanks for the tips Kenny!

I'd love to get a set of radials, and may deeply consider it after I feel I'm done with my engine, but in the midst of me still messing with the motor, I'm just going to keep the car as-is so I can compare trap speeds after I do each mod. Once I have a setup I feel comfortable with, I'll adjust camber, and get some nice track wheels so I can attempt a trophy run :D

[SammyV]

is your motor built at all? more details on this custom c38...


nice numbers man!
did you ever get an answer from active about all us 323 guys with the SES due to fuel rail adaptations? they seem to be ignoring yellowmans thread and its starting to get frustrating..

[BimmerDude18]

Just a heads up, Moroso closes on the 19th for renovations, so get all the runs in you want before then.

[PEI330Ci]

I surely don't want my subframe to rip out again LOL, that thing is rigged in, but Tyler's right, if it rips out, then at least I know my car is fast :lmao: My engine is holding up pretty damn good too.. m52tu ftw.

I'm swapping an M3 rear end in over summer, 3.62 and lsd FTW, mpg FTL :rofl:

Tyler, I'm running PS2s right now, and I think I can cut a 1.9X 60' with them, even with my open diff, these things actually grip!

In my opinion, there is something you could do that would further re-enforce the mounting points without going to a cage setup like mine.

I think even 3.62 is going to be a bit mild, but it's your call.

For now, I'd recommend getting as many passes on the car as you can. I still consider myself an amature at the drag strip...

[MrBlonde]

Thanks for the tips Kenny!

I'd love to get a set of radials, and may deeply consider it after I feel I'm done with my engine, but in the midst of me still messing with the motor, I'm just going to keep the car as-is so I can compare trap speeds after I do each mod. Once I have a setup I feel comfortable with, I'll adjust camber, and get some nice track wheels so I can attempt a trophy run :D

Drag radials will not alter your trap speed at all, but they should make a nice dent in your ET!

For drag racing you want a much shorter diff, I used 427 in my M Coupe.

[Activ3]

Drag radials will not alter your trap speed at all, but they should make a nice dent in your ET!

For drag racing you want a much shorter diff, I used 427 in my M Coupe.
I'd go more aggressive, but the car is my daily driver, and I only have a 5spd, so cruising rpm is already going to suck :excited: