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08-30-2013, 09:06 AM | #23 |
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08-31-2013, 04:00 AM | #24 | |
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08-31-2013, 02:55 PM | #25 | |
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Lots of strong opinion here. Still no one says why they think so. The 35i has high torque at lower rpm than most cars, which to me indicates that it's well suited for launching from 2nd. And indeed, unlike some, I actually have compared the two, and don't just mouth off because I "know" it's slower. And to the best of my experience, it does not appear to be any slower. Certainly not a "profound difference". Anyhow, others seem to play with launching their BMWs in 2nd too, without getting this vitriol http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=295338 |
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09-02-2013, 09:36 PM | #26 |
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The reason that taking off in 2nd gear is faster in most BMW's is because of traction issues. RWD cars with no LSD just can't put all the power to the ground without taking off in 2nd gear.
For AWD BMW's, 1st gear is faster. I've extensively tested it at the strip. I've updated the first post with some more videos of my X1 beating a Cobb tuned WRX, a built drag Camaro SS, and a relatively slow Pontiac GTP. I also beat a Porsche Carrera 997 non-turbo but he was in the other lane so didn't have video. |
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09-03-2013, 12:44 PM | #28 |
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My X1 should be about neck and neck with a Cobb Stage 2 STI (downpipe, intake, tune, exhaust), with a great driver who shifts perfectly based on trap and ET. Consider I don't have a downpipe, intake, or exhaust I think that's not bad for a 3900lb luxury SAV. http://www.iwsti.com/forums/general/...0-60-time.html |
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09-04-2013, 07:32 PM | #33 |
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I would love to see the full list of your improvements.
How many races have you run so far and what is the win:lose ratio? Have you won all of them? |
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It's not a supercar but the percentage of cars you'll run into on a daily basis that are faster than a tuned X1 is VERY small, especially in real world conditions where AWD and a good automatic gearbox give us huge advantages. A Mustang 5.0 may stay with me on a prepped drag strip, but from a stoplight on a dirty street he has no chance until 100+. Quote:
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09-05-2013, 12:33 PM | #36 | |
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Obviously my tuned 335d with 500+ ft-lbs is faster when starting in 2nd, but basically ANY AWD car, especially in the 300-400hp range weighing 3800+lbs is fastest starting in 1st. Especially in an automatic. Our sdrive28i is tuned and has 275 width tires on 9.5" wide wheels out back and it literally doesn't show any signs of traction problems. It is super quick off the line and I would think it's just as fas as AWD considering it weighs less and does not have traction issues. Anyway, great videos. What a fun car! I wish (sort of) that we bought the 35i. |
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09-24-2013, 10:17 PM | #37 |
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hey para check your tags for utube videos, you may have put it on utube but its not picking up on search's like bmw x1 race bmw x1 1/4 needt o add tags to all your race videos. thanks
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10-09-2013, 10:05 PM | #38 |
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nice runs, congrats!
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10-09-2013, 10:32 PM | #39 |
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On Friday I have a downpipe going in. I also installed a BMS intake, though I doubt that had any affect. I am hoping to get down to the track Friday evening to see how she runs, I would just love a 12.5 but I will be happy simply breaking my current record.
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