Should I race a BMW at the Lime Rock Koni Challenge race?
05-19-2009, 07:31 PM
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I drove the V-pack 330 at Daytona this year with Roger Burdette in the ST race. It was a great car and a great team. The car was quick, low 2.10 first time out on old tires. It's a shame the team isn't going to run. We are planning on building a boxster for ST to run toward the end of the season. Come race with me in a hotrod boxster. 
05-19-2009, 09:11 PM
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really? what was the stuff I was looking at on line that showed the 330i as 275flywheel rated?
Whatever the case, what i wanted to know if ST was allowed any mods to increase power over stock. Guess it looks like about 15hp more or something minor.
Ill have to check out the rules pages to see what those cars weigh. My wife has a 328i that i beat up on . Its not real fast, but it sure handles well. Driving racing M3s on the track is a REAL good time. they handle so much better than my 928 and just do what you tell them to
Here is some schmoe's dyno run of a stock one I found on a random search.
200rwhp for a stock'er 325i so i figure the 330 would be stronger. Looks like 240flywheel about, and I think I read in another site that the 330i had 255flywheel hp as a rating.
Here is the dyno that was done today by vibrant. Completely stock BMW 325i, same vehicle that pulled a 14.7 in the 1/4 mile.
201 whp
182 wtq
Very impressive numbers for a stock BMW.
pictures:
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- Custom Fiberglass Box w/ 12" Type X Alpine
- 19" Staggered Gunmetal Luff's
- Alpine BlackBird GPS Navigation
- Tints (15% all around)
- Brex Halo's
- BlackLine Tails
- ///M Pedal Set
- Eibach ProKit
- OEM Alarm
mk
Whatever the case, what i wanted to know if ST was allowed any mods to increase power over stock. Guess it looks like about 15hp more or something minor.
Ill have to check out the rules pages to see what those cars weigh. My wife has a 328i that i beat up on . Its not real fast, but it sure handles well. Driving racing M3s on the track is a REAL good time. they handle so much better than my 928 and just do what you tell them to
Here is some schmoe's dyno run of a stock one I found on a random search.
200rwhp for a stock'er 325i so i figure the 330 would be stronger. Looks like 240flywheel about, and I think I read in another site that the 330i had 255flywheel hp as a rating.
Here is the dyno that was done today by vibrant. Completely stock BMW 325i, same vehicle that pulled a 14.7 in the 1/4 mile.
201 whp
182 wtq
Very impressive numbers for a stock BMW.
pictures:
__________________
2006 BMW 325I /6 SPD
- Custom Fiberglass Box w/ 12" Type X Alpine
- 19" Staggered Gunmetal Luff's
- Alpine BlackBird GPS Navigation
- Tints (15% all around)
- Brex Halo's
- BlackLine Tails
- ///M Pedal Set
- Eibach ProKit
- OEM Alarm
mk
05-19-2009, 10:05 PM
#34
So were the Porsches that finished 1-2 at Homestead, 1 & 3 at NJMP, and 1 & 3 at Laguna illegal? Unless the cars are illegal, it looks to me like Porsche is DOMINATING Koni GS right now, winning 3 out of 4 races. In the one race, Daytona, that a Porsche didn't win, a Porsche finished 4th running a laptime that was 4th fastest for the race.
Looks to me like the only reason Porsches aren't doing well in the team and manufacturer standings is because there are only 2-3 entered in each event. The podium has been 2/3rds Porsche for the last 3 races.
Looks to me like the only reason Porsches aren't doing well in the team and manufacturer standings is because there are only 2-3 entered in each event. The podium has been 2/3rds Porsche for the last 3 races.
Matt Bell, driving for Turner MS with Bill Auberlen as team mate is the current driver standing out IMO. At Laguna Matt was teamed with Boris Said, as Auberlen was racing ALMS the same weekend.
Bell dominated the first hour of the Laguna race, leading all but one lap. TMS pitted @ one hour under full course yellow and put Said behind the wheel. Ten minutes later they dnf'ed with a mech. problem.
Bell and Auberlen won Daytona, and Matt put the TMS m3 on the pole @ the next three races, including Laguna. This has never before been done in Grand-Am history!
If Turner can keep the m3 together 'till the end of the race they will win more races.
Phil
05-19-2009, 10:18 PM
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05-19-2009, 10:36 PM
#36
MIke,
I've seen you come up through the ranks in PCA and I believe you can drive anything. BMWs are much easier to drive than any Porsche you've ever driven
Go for it.
Bill
I've seen you come up through the ranks in PCA and I believe you can drive anything. BMWs are much easier to drive than any Porsche you've ever driven
Go for it.
Bill
05-19-2009, 11:12 PM
#37
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I drove the V-pack 330 at Daytona this year with Roger Burdette in the ST race. It was a great car and a great team. The car was quick, low 2.10 first time out on old tires. It's a shame the team isn't going to run. We are planning on building a boxster for ST to run toward the end of the season. Come race with me in a hotrod boxster.
But that Boxster sounds like a blast, keep in touch!!!
05-20-2009, 01:34 AM
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05-20-2009, 01:41 AM
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I heard that Matt and team lost a few motors already. Whats up with the BMW motor dependability??
The winning Porsche @ Homestead was Pacific Motorsports Grp.. They were disqualified and fined $10k for running a 3.8 liter motor they "accidentally" received from Porsche. You know how careless Porsche is when selling a new motor.
Matt Bell, driving for Turner MS with Bill Auberlen as team mate is the current driver standing out IMO. At Laguna Matt was teamed with Boris Said, as Auberlen was racing ALMS the same weekend.
Bell dominated the first hour of the Laguna race, leading all but one lap. TMS pitted @ one hour under full course yellow and put Said behind the wheel. Ten minutes later they dnf'ed with a mech. problem.
Bell and Auberlen won Daytona, and Matt put the TMS m3 on the pole @ the next three races, including Laguna. This has never before been done in Grand-Am history!
If Turner can keep the m3 together 'till the end of the race they will win more races.
Phil
Matt Bell, driving for Turner MS with Bill Auberlen as team mate is the current driver standing out IMO. At Laguna Matt was teamed with Boris Said, as Auberlen was racing ALMS the same weekend.
Bell dominated the first hour of the Laguna race, leading all but one lap. TMS pitted @ one hour under full course yellow and put Said behind the wheel. Ten minutes later they dnf'ed with a mech. problem.
Bell and Auberlen won Daytona, and Matt put the TMS m3 on the pole @ the next three races, including Laguna. This has never before been done in Grand-Am history!
If Turner can keep the m3 together 'till the end of the race they will win more races.
Phil
05-20-2009, 10:33 AM
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+1 on Automatic Racing & David Russell - great guys. They were headed for a win at Laguna when a part broke. They ran as high as 2nd. They were very quick there (4th fastest lap with a 1:37.2).
05-20-2009, 11:59 AM
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05-20-2009, 06:09 PM
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So were the Porsches that finished 1-2 at Homestead, 1 & 3 at NJMP, and 1 & 3 at Laguna illegal? Unless the cars are illegal, it looks to me like Porsche is DOMINATING Koni GS right now, winning 3 out of 4 races. In the one race, Daytona, that a Porsche didn't win, a Porsche finished 4th running a laptime that was 4th fastest for the race.
Looks to me like the only reason Porsches aren't doing well in the team and manufacturer standings is because there are only 2-3 entered in each event. The podium has been 2/3rds Porsche for the last 3 races.
Looks to me like the only reason Porsches aren't doing well in the team and manufacturer standings is because there are only 2-3 entered in each event. The podium has been 2/3rds Porsche for the last 3 races.
Yes we finished P3 in NJ with the right motor. P2 was confiscated by Joey...
Laguna we ran top 5 with a high probability for a podium again if it were not for the #58 Mustang tank commandor. You'll see that on Speed this Saturday. The car was hooked up and again with a 3.6L.
Lime Rock, we have every intention of winning with a Porsche (3.6L)
I have not driven the BMW but I'm hearing it is much easier to drive then the Porsche. Automatic is a great team if you want a BMW, talk to Dave Russell.
And the proper team name is www.motorsporttechnologygroup.com
05-20-2009, 06:15 PM
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05-20-2009, 06:17 PM
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Hey....I've seen those guys!
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