Representing Us Vs new BMW 335i
#17
Drifting
Thread Starter
No, I was goading him a bit into sharing his vision of the events.
I would never exaggerate the facts here. That Bimmer could Not lose me. It is 1000 lbs heavier though.
#18
I certainly would never make fun of a fellow 928 owner...
But Yuppies? Sheesh ! Yuppies !!!!!
All in fun ! ! ! !
Dan
But Yuppies? Sheesh ! Yuppies !!!!!
All in fun ! ! ! !
Dan
#19
Captain Obvious
Super User
Super User
Forget the dyno, take it to the strip and get some real numbers. 1K lbs is good for around 1 second faster in the 1/4. I totally beleive you, have no reason not to but a time slip is where the real proof is.
#21
HP sells cars, torque wins Races. I can say that because kibort is on mute.
Your weight reduction is what helped you. I can take 335s easily in the E55, but because of 500hp, not because of weight. A stock, normal weight 928 will have issues even with some of the newer V6 japanese sedans.
Your weight reduction is what helped you. I can take 335s easily in the E55, but because of 500hp, not because of weight. A stock, normal weight 928 will have issues even with some of the newer V6 japanese sedans.
#23
Drifting
Thread Starter
Sheesh. It was one of these: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...30839,d.cWwbmw 335i, 300 hp and 300 lbft torque
HP sells cars, torque wins Races. I can say that because kibort is on mute.
Your weight reduction is what helped you. I can take 335s easily in the E55, but because of 500hp, not because of weight. A stock, normal weight 928 will have issues even with some of the newer V6 japanese sedans.
Your weight reduction is what helped you. I can take 335s easily in the E55, but because of 500hp, not because of weight. A stock, normal weight 928 will have issues even with some of the newer V6 japanese sedans.
They only have 300 lb ft of torque, with the added 1000 lbs and frontal mass, the math works out in my favor. This is a big car.
#24
Drifting
Thread Starter
I went down to the garage and took out my factory Owner's Manual.
1983 Manual weight: 3351
Acceleration 0-60 6,8 sec at curb weight WITH half load capacity.
Half load capacity: 341.5 lbs
Total weight for factory 0-60 time: 3692.5 lbs with stock 234 HP / 263 lb ft
My RS weighs about 2700 lbs. I weigh 180 dressed, Astrid 120 i think.
Total embarrass new Bemmer weight in RS about 3000 lbs.
BMW 335i weight 3750 lbs plus 2 yuppies estimated at 350 lbs.: total 4100 lbs
So he likely had a 1000 lb weight disadvantage.
This is all the data I've got at this time,
other than he wouldn't even look over at me at the red lights.
dyno when i get the time.
1983 Manual weight: 3351
Acceleration 0-60 6,8 sec at curb weight WITH half load capacity.
Half load capacity: 341.5 lbs
Total weight for factory 0-60 time: 3692.5 lbs with stock 234 HP / 263 lb ft
My RS weighs about 2700 lbs. I weigh 180 dressed, Astrid 120 i think.
Total embarrass new Bemmer weight in RS about 3000 lbs.
BMW 335i weight 3750 lbs plus 2 yuppies estimated at 350 lbs.: total 4100 lbs
So he likely had a 1000 lb weight disadvantage.
This is all the data I've got at this time,
other than he wouldn't even look over at me at the red lights.
dyno when i get the time.
#25
Burning Brakes
Sorry, but I take issue with it too. Peak torque or peak horsepower is almost meaningless.
Speed, via acceleration, is what wins races! Instantaneous power is the easiest to convert to acceleration.
Not torque?!
Speed, via acceleration, is what wins races! Instantaneous power is the easiest to convert to acceleration.
Not torque?!
#28
"BMW 335i weight 3750 lbs plus
2 yuppies estimated at 350 lbs.: total 4100 lbs"
Not so fast there Pythagoras.....
Everybody knows Yuppies are commonly known in the wild as "Air-Heads".
But, Yuppies are also overly self-absorbed which gives them "The Big Head"
This increases the Air Head displacement by the Big Head Factor (BHF) which is 3879.33333
Giving us 2{3879.3(10)} = approx 77,580 pounds.
Thus rendering the BMW weightless.
An even greater feat of easy-going prowess for the indomitable 928 ! !
2 yuppies estimated at 350 lbs.: total 4100 lbs"
Not so fast there Pythagoras.....
Everybody knows Yuppies are commonly known in the wild as "Air-Heads".
But, Yuppies are also overly self-absorbed which gives them "The Big Head"
This increases the Air Head displacement by the Big Head Factor (BHF) which is 3879.33333
Giving us 2{3879.3(10)} = approx 77,580 pounds.
Thus rendering the BMW weightless.
An even greater feat of easy-going prowess for the indomitable 928 ! !
#29
Captain Obvious
Super User
Super User
I want to dyno to know the gains.
Sheesh. It was one of these: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...30839,d.cWwbmw 335i, 300 hp and 300 lbft torque
Your preaching to the choir.
They only have 300 lb ft of torque, with the added 1000 lbs and frontal mass, the math works out in my favor. This is a big car.
Sheesh. It was one of these: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...30839,d.cWwbmw 335i, 300 hp and 300 lbft torque
Your preaching to the choir.
They only have 300 lb ft of torque, with the added 1000 lbs and frontal mass, the math works out in my favor. This is a big car.
Also, why the heck do you keep calling your car an RS? It's a modified '83 US model and will always remain that regardless of the sticker on the trunk.
#30
Burning Brakes