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The other day I raced an old (late 80's) I think E400 Mercedes. It kept up no problem. Then a couple hours later some punk in a MkIII VW Jetta VR6 wanted to race, and he kept up really well also, I only gaines mabey 10 feet the whole 1/4 in both races. My car is a 1995 M3 Auomatic. The weather was really hot, 95 mabey? Should these cars have been able to begin to keep up with an E36? This is worrying me sick. My power steering pump is getting ready to go out, same with the alternator and VANOS units. Could this be my problem? It seems to be running a lot faster now that the temperature has gone down but still....
Really, should I be taking this thing to the shop?
I don't really have any idea what it could be, but treat your car to some premium (i know, I know, gas prices ) I have been putting 92 octane in my 528i and it makes a huge difference. As for permanant effects on your cars, I would go to the dealer or a BMW certified mechanic and ask them. It could be your oil, maybe your engine is not staying cool enough.
Oh yea, and a VR6 versus any M3 doesn't seem like even a close race. I don't exactly know what MKIII but my friend has a 2002 GTI 1.8t and that is slow!! and my other friend has an Audi A4 also with the 1.8t and that is also very slow...
VR6 is about 180bhp..... auto or not an M3 would kill it.
Off topic but I noticed that someone mentioned premium as 92ron. Is this US? In the UK, normal fuel is 95ron and premium is 97!
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The "premium" grade of gas varries by state/area in the US. For where 92 is premium, that's the best grade they can get. Where I live it's 93. I've seem a FEW places with 94 and 95, but only like once in my life.
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Originally posted by Mr White G@Jun 17 2004, 07:48 AM Off topic but I noticed that someone mentioned premium as 92ron. Is this US? In the UK, normal fuel is 95ron and premium is 97!
well, you are saying 95 ron and 97 ron. In the US it is octane. So they are probably getting measured different. Or you are just luckier.
Originally posted by Mr White G@Jun 17 2004, 07:48 AM VR6 is about 180bhp..... auto or not an M3 would kill it.
Off topic but I noticed that someone mentioned premium as 92ron. Is this US? In the UK, normal fuel is 95ron and premium is 97!
Is that so???
Try that with my '02 Jetta 1.8t with 377whp.
Try racing a car that does 12.2@124 in the 1/4.
I'll take on ANY BMW. I-6, V8, V12, V987 or whatever with my little '02 Jetta 1.8t.
I know...... let's try that with a twin turbo 316 running on pure nos.... STFU fool.
You'd be better off at maxpower.com......... you won't get people taking the piss out of you there for having a riced up wankmobile.
__________________ <span style='color:blue'>"So my BM makes me a flash bastard? Then I guess you're just keeping it real from the seat of your nova?"</span>
<span style='color:gray'>"...and the home of the brave..... is bravey 130bhp from a 7 litre engine? 100bhp/litre or don't bother building it!"</span>
<span style='color:red'>"Aaahh the UK; where every road is jammed, under construction, poorly maintained and unfairly policed, at least we don't get over-taxed for it........ HA HA HA!"</span>
Your Driving a Auto. try a man. and you will find that you get better axcelleration and The other kevin is also right BMW's arnt made for line races take that car on a street run whith turns in it and i bet you will smoke em.
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) I have been putting 92 octane in my 528i and it makes a huge difference. As for permanant effects on your cars, I would go to the dealer or a BMW certified mechanic and ask them. It could be your oil, maybe your engine is not staying cool enough. 
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