Broke My 1/8th Mile Record at Irwindale!

Mr. 5 · 07-11-2008, 11:56 AM

I went there with the newest V3 maps last night, and had a blast!
I have finally figured the perfect solution for warming up the tires.
I used to put it in second gear, but that works if you can stay in place in the water box.
What I did last night was warm them up in first but step on the brake just after I popped the clutch. This helped so much with getting the tires real hot!

I know I've run in the 7's before on a 1/4 mile track, but all strips are a little different.
I was very happy about my launches and times.
The LS2 Corvettes were running 8.4s, so I felt pretty good--especially when the vette owners were coming up to my car and noticing my baby seat still strapped in the back.

I met a kid with a fully modified Dinan 330i that kept wanting to race me.
He kept asking and asking so we did. It's the first 2 slips in the pic.
It was pretty close.

Here's what I had:

-Aproximately 95 Octane
-Nitto 555R drag radials on 17 pound wheels.
-Procede V3
-AA Intercooler
-RPI Scoops with Helene Performance Air Filter
-UR Catless DPs with High Flow Cats in the Place of the Secondaries
-Borla Single Rear Muffler
-Braille Auto 17 Pound Lightweight Battery
-Graco Baby Seat

I need to change my sig to 8.19 at 87.43 MPH.

bdkevoIX · 07-11-2008, 11:58 AM

Very nice!

Now, find a nice 1/4 track and give us some time!

Mr. 5 · 07-11-2008, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdkevoIX

Very nice!

Now, find a nice 1/4 track and give us some time!

Look in my sig.

bdkevoIX · 07-11-2008, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. 5

Look in my sig.

oh didn't know it was with your v3.

darkphantom · 07-11-2008, 12:05 PM

very nice!

congrats

billspreston · 07-11-2008, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. 5

The LS2 Corvettes were running 8.4s, so I felt pretty good--especially when the vette owners were coming up to my car and noticing my baby seat still strapped in the back.

Awesome... Congrats on the great times Mr. 5!

sflgator · 07-11-2008, 12:15 PM

Nice...great times!

leftcoastman · 07-11-2008, 12:20 PM

Who wants to take bets on how long it takes Terry to post a 8.18 at 87.44 MPH?

Congrats man, it sounds like you got what you wanted from your mods. And you have some launching skill, too!

e90AW335i · 07-11-2008, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by leftcoastman

Who wants to take bets on how long it takes Terry to post a 8.18 at 87.44 MPH?

Congrats man, it sounds like you got what you wanted from your mods. And you have some launching skill, too!

Try 7.683 @ 91.650 on the same track done a long time ago....

http://www.dragtimes.com/BMW-335i-Timeslip-12219.html

bmwzimmer · 07-11-2008, 12:33 PM

WOW, How did he get a 1.698 60ft?

e90AW335i · 07-11-2008, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwzimmer

WOW, How did he get a 1.698 60ft?

Good tires, and a better driver.

Mr. 5 · 07-11-2008, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by e90AW335i

Good tires, and a better driver.

I disagree.
Good tires and automatic.

IMO, it's much easier to launch an automatic if you know what you're doing.

M3to335 · 07-11-2008, 12:58 PM

Looks good! Hearing about the 1/8 mile brings me back to the ole days in Georgia.

I ran nearly an 8 flat 9yrs ago in my Dodge Avenger with Nitrous haha

Mr. 5 · 07-11-2008, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdkevoIX

oh didn't know it was with your v3.

Ohh, you're correct.
That wasn't with the V3.

stillclaimndp · 07-11-2008, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. 5

I disagree.
Good tires and automatic.

IMO, it's much easier to launch an automatic if you know what you're doing.

+1 that has been seen time and time again on the 335i, automatics pwn the 60 foot times which translates to superior ET #'s... Trap speed records still held by a 6 speed

So Mr 5, having gone through many tunes now, do you find V3 to have both the performance and problem-free characteristics you were looking for?

ADHD · 07-11-2008, 01:28 PM

damb nice times but jesus whatd u race on that last slip 6.888??

bimmerlex · 07-11-2008, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ADHD

damb nice times but jesus whatd u race on that last slip 6.888??

+1. what were the cars you raced with in the last two slips?

hotrod182 · 07-11-2008, 02:02 PM

What were your 1/8 mile traps at Famosa? My quickest was 7.792 sec. My highest was over 91mph. I would like to make it to Irwindale sometime, but I can't make it at all on weekdays.

///AFRO · 07-11-2008, 02:18 PM

NIce

Give me a high 5 , Mr. 5 hehe

Max@Logic · 07-11-2008, 02:29 PM

solid numbers! Irwindale is very sticky.

Sniz · 07-11-2008, 04:36 PM

welll done....do you think you could have had 60 fts in the 1.7's w/ more aggressive launches or were the tires just not up to it?

Mr. 5 · 07-11-2008, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ADHD

damb nice times but jesus whatd u race on that last slip 6.888??

They startet paring us up with the pro guys.
I think the first one was a VW with wheelie bars and the second was an old school Camaro.
I believe the fastest of the night was a mustang--5.46 at 137 mph.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sniz

welll done....do you think you could have had 60 fts in the 1.7's w/ more aggressive launches or were the tires just not up to it?

Probably, but I was happy with my launches.
I was just glad that I was consistent.
I'm sure I could get into the 1.7s 60 foots. I've done it before so I know it's possible.

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Mr. 5 Modder Raider 800 Rep 8,633 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Surf City, HB iTrader: (31) Garage List 2007 e90 335i [8.00]	Broke My 1/8th Mile Record at Irwindale! I went there with the newest V3 maps last night, and had a blast! I have finally figured the perfect solution for warming up the tires. I used to put it in second gear, but that works if you can stay in place in the water box. What I did last night was warm them up in first but step on the brake just after I popped the clutch. This helped so much with getting the tires real hot! I know I've run in the 7's before on a 1/4 mile track, but all strips are a little different. I was very happy about my launches and times. The LS2 Corvettes were running 8.4s, so I felt pretty good--especially when the vette owners were coming up to my car and noticing my baby seat still strapped in the back. I met a kid with a fully modified Dinan 330i that kept wanting to race me. He kept asking and asking so we did. It's the first 2 slips in the pic. It was pretty close. Here's what I had: -Aproximately 95 Octane -Nitto 555R drag radials on 17 pound wheels. -Procede V3 -AA Intercooler -RPI Scoops with Helene Performance Air Filter -UR Catless DPs with High Flow Cats in the Place of the Secondaries -Borla Single Rear Muffler -Braille Auto 17 Pound Lightweight Battery -Graco Baby Seat I need to change my sig to 8.19 at 87.43 MPH. Attached Images __________________ e36 M3 Coupe, e36 325i Sedan e90 335i--SOLD Best 60-130-------------9.15 Seconds------------------WWW.MR5RACING.COM
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bdkevoIX Captain 18 Rep 739 Posts Drives: 06 Evo IX Mr Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Very nice! Now, find a nice 1/4 track and give us some time! __________________ 03 Golf TDI w/ r32 conversion - 120bph/40mpg ftw for now.. 06 Evo IX MR - 500whp,,,sold.....
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darkphantom Banned 625 Rep 5,945 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The place for Bimmers iTrader: (4)	very nice! congrats
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leftcoastman Lieutenant Colonel 55 Rep 1,714 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Near some canyons iTrader: (1)	Who wants to take bets on how long it takes Terry to post a 8.18 at 87.44 MPH? Congrats man, it sounds like you got what you wanted from your mods. And you have some launching skill, too!
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M3to335 Whats that smell? 149 Rep 1,790 Posts Drives: Bimmers, duh Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NC iTrader: (6)	Looks good! Hearing about the 1/8 mile brings me back to the ole days in Georgia. I ran nearly an 8 flat 9yrs ago in my Dodge Avenger with Nitrous haha
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hotrod182 . 878 Rep 3,994 Posts Drives: 2023 i4 M50 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California iTrader: (0)	What were your 1/8 mile traps at Famosa? My quickest was 7.792 sec. My highest was over 91mph. I would like to make it to Irwindale sometime, but I can't make it at all on weekdays. __________________ 2011 Alpine 335d M-Sport 12.34 @ 110.48mph 2019 i3s Terra, 2008 Black 335i Sedan. 11.11@ 129.47 mph 2008 Monaco Blue JB3 2.0 335i Coupe. 11.33 @ 132.77 mph, 60-130mph: 6.95 seconds 2023 i4 M50 11.48 @ 121.56mph, 3.43 0-60 (dragy)
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