How Many WHP is Enough for You?

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 05-07-2011, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by pits200

Lol, man, my wife has a g35 so it's not a super slow car by any means. But when she drives my car she says it scares her and that's with awd which makes the power a little easier to handle.

I'm actually a little scared of my car because I've never had a vehicle that I couldn't go into a bend close to full throttle for fear of spinning out. That's probably just my lack of driving skill which I'm planning to work on.

With my current setup at about 400WHP I've nailed it through 3rd gear sweepers with traction control off and had the back end step out quite aggressively. But that doesnt scare me too much when I do it on purpose.

I meant more scared when you have gobs of power say 800WHP and step on it in a straight line going 80 MPH and it comes loose and you need to tame the car to keep it straight. That is probably when things get scary.

Traction loss at 80+ isnt fun anymore LOL

TXe92 · 05-07-2011, 06:05 PM

I think most people here dont really know what that number is. We always want more than we can have or achieve.. it was everything I could do in my Speed3 to get 300whp.. not im chasing 400 in my 335.. and will probably buy a 5.0 next year and chase down 500.. so maybe I'm like Jeff the adrenaline junkie..

(Edit) I need a car like Vin Diesel .. something that scares the shit out of me.. which I imagine to be around 600.. which I will most likely never afford...

MKE_M3 · 05-07-2011, 06:19 PM

I thought just a tune and FMIC was enough until I got my LSD and upgraded suspension. Now my car can handle a lot more power while maintaining balance and control...

Also, PLEASE tell my you guys were joking about getting an LSD on your XI!?!?!

michaelalex17 · 05-07-2011, 06:28 PM

wait, you can have enough? this is news to me

Syndicategt · 05-07-2011, 06:31 PM

Enough to pop a wheelie! I would like to have 600-700 if a new fueling system and our engines can handle that. I think it's attainable.

venom3469 · 05-07-2011, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Syndicategt

Enough to pop a wheelie! I would like to have 600-700 if a new fueling system and our engines can handle that. I think it's attainable.

If you build a car looking for those numbers you better start for back to front on modifications....If you cant put it to the ground it will do you no good.

Willizm · 05-07-2011, 06:39 PM

For the DD winter beater 335xi 400whp/420wtq is about what I want.

For the T/A 750whp is good enough for me. I don't think I want more.

mithiral67 · 05-07-2011, 06:45 PM

450/450 would be great for me.

TMR · 05-07-2011, 06:55 PM

i was happy at 700. Thats about the right number. 800-1100 was just to much.

Syndicategt · 05-07-2011, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by venom3469

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Originally Posted by Syndicategt

Enough to pop a wheelie! I would like to have 600-700 if a new fueling system and our engines can handle that. I think it's attainable.

If you build a car looking for those numbers you better start for back to front on modifications....If you cant put it to the ground it will do you no good.

I'm fully aware of this. Been modifying cars for over 20 years. I plan on getting a LSD and beefed up half shafts next. Let's hope our auto transmissions are a strong as a Supra's.

venom3469 · 05-07-2011, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Syndicategt

I'm fully aware of this. Been modifying cars for over 20 years. I plan on getting a LSD and beefed up half shafts next. Let's hope our auto transmissions are a strong as a Supra's.

I wasn't trying to knock you or anything. I'm just saying it would be smart, don't get mad haha.

Syndicategt · 05-07-2011, 07:11 PM

Oh definately not mad

I do think this is a very realistic goal however.

venom3469 · 05-07-2011, 07:17 PM

I would be extremely happy with 450-500rwhp...when I get to that I'll go from there.

Toker335i · 05-07-2011, 09:15 PM

450-500whp should satisfy me, i hope.

MikeyComputers · 05-07-2011, 10:20 PM

depends how many NOS stickers i have

DaFish · 05-08-2011, 07:29 AM

I am HOPING that the mods with Shiv's new meth kit will give me around 440rwh and that will be enough with the LSD and rear end work.

Enough is dependant on the car... if you can get the power down without vaporizing your tires in gears 2, 3, 4 - including exiting corners, slight power on oversteer that is controllable with throttle.

That would be great. What that number is will prob depend on the tire size and type. If you get more traction, you can get more down, you can put more in.

As JDemetry said, once you get the LSD and stabalize the car, you can put more in.

Maxicooper · 05-08-2011, 08:21 AM

Not much, just enough to run 1/4 mile in 13.0 @ 105 on stock runflat all day long. That's all I need.

I'm not sure the exact number of power to make that happen. 360 whp & 380 ft/lb may be?

chancejat · 05-08-2011, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxicooper

Not much, just enough to run 1/4 mile in 13.0 @ 105 on stock runflat all day long. That's all I need.

I'm not sure the exact number of power to make that happen. 360 whp & 380 ft/lb may be?

is that a joke? seems like you can do that stock?

pits200 · 05-08-2011, 08:57 PM

I don't know, 13.0 is pretty fast for a stock 335.

Proper Motion LLC · 05-08-2011, 09:25 PM

600 all the way to redline lol

Maxicooper · 05-08-2011, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by chancejat

is that a joke? seems like you can do that stock?

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=413185

I really wish my car can do 13 sec flat stock engine and stock runflat.

turb0mik3 · 05-08-2011, 10:15 PM

Just like Darren said. I want 500/500 (just another 70whp) eventually. More is just useless on the track unless you have an AWD car.

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Syndicategt Brigadier General 164 Rep 3,730 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (11)	Enough to pop a wheelie! I would like to have 600-700 if a new fueling system and our engines can handle that. I think it's attainable. __________________ 2008 BMW 335i e90 - Sold - Rob Beck Turbos / PROcede V5 / Aquamist HFS-4 / AR Downpipes / AE Exhaust / ER Comp FMIC / ER CP / TiAL BOV / Custom Intake / RPI Scoops / Quaife LSD / Swift-Koni Coilovers / DSS HS / Morr VS8.2 Sig Black / Michelin PSS / P3 Boost Guage / M3 body / M3 steering wheel / Adam's Rotors / Hawk HPS / SS lines /
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Willizm Captain 26 Rep 610 Posts Drives: 2009 335Xi and 01 Trans Am WS6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Joliet, Il iTrader: (0)	For the DD winter beater 335xi 400whp/420wtq is about what I want. For the T/A 750whp is good enough for me. I don't think I want more.
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Maxicooper Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 238 Posts Drives: E90 335xi Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Elicott City, MD iTrader: (2)	Not much, just enough to run 1/4 mile in 13.0 @ 105 on stock runflat all day long. That's all I need. I'm not sure the exact number of power to make that happen. 360 whp & 380 ft/lb may be? __________________
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