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can be found at: http://www.vettenet.org/torquehp.html
(which is link from E46fanatics.com that's been referenced here before so I can't take "geek" credit for finding it) (;>}
"Acceleration follows the torque curve in any given gear, but if you factor in gearing vs car speed, the power peak is *it*." The way that I understand it is that in any given gear, the torque peak gives you the best acceleration for that particular gear. However, the max HP (usually higher RPM and therefore lower gear for that speed) would give you the absolute best acceleration, whatever gear it takes to be in to achieve that.
By going from the peak torque for E46 models (3,500 RPM's) to peak HP (6,000 RPM's for the 325), you re-gear the car so it is operating at the power peak. It will deliver more torque to the drive wheels, because you have geared up by 71% ((6,000-3,500)/3,500) and while engine torque has dropped by 9% from the peak ((176-161)/176 as measured by Dinan at 3,500 and 6,000 RPM's), you'll net a 71%-9% = 62% gain in drive wheel torque at the power peak vs the torque peak. All at a given car speed.
Pfffewww, took me longer to figure that out than the Black-Scholes derivatives securities pricing model back in college. So moral of the story is, the absolute best acceleration for the 325 would be at 6,000 RPM's (peak HP) and the best continuous acceleration (sweet spot) would be between 3,500 and 6,000 RPM's.
http://www.topbmwsites.com
be sure to check out the "Agressor" and "my330" sites under the 3-series!
http://www.turnermotorsport.com
http://www.dinanbmw.com
If not, try here;
http://www.bmwlinks.com/BMW_Models
Chain-link license plate frames, full clears, rear deck spoiler from Hades and those obnoxious chrome wheels... LOL! It is a pretty neat site though. Did you put your cursor on some of the photos in the gallery and see them transform?
Also, any other constant minor noises ??
Does your engine tach skewed more to the red ??
Are you getting about the same gas milegae or worse ??
I'm looking to cough up the 2k or so to modify both and would like some thoughts before I run out and do this.
Anyone have more info in this? Is it really that much cheaper through mail order and is it easy enough for someone who has never installed anything like that before?
What is the typical length of time it is taking between ordering and receiving a 2002 model?
Scrolling back 20 posts at a time is very tedious.
Best Regards,
Shipo
The block, pistons, head and valve train weigh the same.
The 3.0L has a longer stroke, thus a shorter throw on the crank; lighter crank.
The 3.0L with said longer stroke has longer connecting rods; heaver rods.
Which one is heavier? Got me.
Best Regards,
Shipo
I do have some issues, though. During the third and fourth rounds especially, I found that the throttle response was incredibly delayed. Coming out of a couple of turns (with the DSC off, of course), I punched the gas, and nothing for about a second or so. And it never really kicked in, just a slow acceleration. Very strange, and I wasn't too happy about it. Any ideas as to what might have been the problem? Help!
FWIW I've done some cone bashing in my 323 sedan and never had any sense of throttle lag. Just a natural tendency of the 2.5 to be a bit dull beneath 3K on the tach.
Can you cancel after you hear the price or on the day the car arrives on the lot if you don't like it?
I would hope you should be able to cancel at any time and get a refund on the deposit because the dealers I've talked to seem to say that they will be very easy to sell and someone else will quickly take the car if you give it up.
New 2002 Coupe has fresh look that turns heads!
We looked at BMW, Lexus, etc, etc, etc...
Nothing in the $30k - $40k price range was as exciting overall as the new Mercedes C-Class Sport Coupe.
If you're looking (and not a hard core this or that) you really want to check these out...
(negative reponse = envious)
Best of luck.
A little while ago, the idea of an FAQ topic in the owners club was tossed around as a place where frequently asked questions and answers could be posted and then searched through more easily. I'm not sure if that ever took hold, but I do believe the topic is there.
If you'd like to express your feelings about the limited Search functions of Town Hall, please feel free to drop by the Our Software - Your Questions Answered discussion on our News and Views Board. I can't promise you instant results, but it sure won't hurt to point out what your needs are and what you perceive as shortcomings here.
Thanks.
Pat
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The questions I have is: they based my order on 2001 prices, where the CD player was a $200 option. I wonder if the 2002 prices will go up by $200 to cover the new standard feature, go up by an amount between $0 and $200, or stay the same and I actually pay $200 less for my car. I won't know that until the dealer tells me what the pricing is.
I haven't bothered them since I placed my order, I though I would wait until BMW started building them. Unfortunately, they probably know that a couple hundred dollars won't make a difference to someone who really wants the car. I don't know anyone else's experience with ordering a 2002, but my dealer gave me $0 off MSRP, except to throw in the floor mats, which I refuse to pay for.
Not sophisticated, but it would be better than nothing.
Ideally, there would be a search box built into the site
How do Le Mans races work? I was watching the ALMS this past weekend and I noticed that they were running about 4 races simultaneously on one track. I think the classes were P900, P675, GTS, and GT.
Why do they race at the same time, to save time? Where can I find regulations on car specs for each class?
The P900 class seem to have only Audis and Panoz. I think the Audis have a midengine V8 bi-turbo and the Panoz(es) were front engine na.
The GT class consisted of BMW M3 GTRs versus 911's, not sure which variant.
These cars all seem pretty different configuration wise but I assume there has to be some similarities somewhere. weight? size/dimension? HP limit?
Thanks to anyone that can help. I guess I'll tie this in to the 3 series board by mentioning the M3's took one and two in their class.
The sticky gas pedal issue is not new anymore in this board.
The sun blocker (sunroof) is out of allignment. It doesn't
shut and moves around like a snake.
Anyone has the same problem?
http://alms.americanlemans.com/
When you get to site, click on "ALMS" button on upper right. On page that comes up click on "Classes" button on left.
By the way, there's agreat story about the development of the M3GTR in the new issue of BMWCCA's "Roundel" magazine.
What good does it possibly serve?
Are you deep down inside regreting your purchase?
I think the new c class is a fine auto, but you don't find any of us posting in the C class forum about how great the 3 series are.
Now let's look at your last few post's and maybe that will shed some light on your true nature:
Posted by ruxpin27613 on 8/27/01 in the Lexus convertible forum subject: "LEXUS IS LAME!!!!!!!"
Posted by ruxpin27613 on 8/27/01 in the Honda Accord Coupe forum subject: "HONDA STINKS!!!!!!"
Do you really expect anyone here to take you seriously with that kind of childish drivel?
Come on man if you don't have anything positive to say, don't say it.
Why is it that you have not posted in the C class forum about your new found love? I went back to June and you have not posted once. Your profile lists your current drive as a Land Rover. HMMMMmmm smells like a duck, quacks like a duck, waddles like a duck.....
If you feel like your sluggish coming out of the corners there are a couple of things you can try. Drive in slightly slower on a corner, really concentrate on a smooth line and get on the gas sooner. If you didn't spin or hit any cones during your first autocross you have "room" in the corners to be going faster. If you feel like you are going to go wide, or possibly spin, STAY on the gas! Our little Bimmers have an uncanny ability to come out correct even when our gut instincts are telling us to back off. Besides, you come out of the gas abruptly mid corner you will unload the rear and be looking at the course backwards. Don't be afraid to hit a few cones and the course workers WILL get out of the way ;-)
Another technique for keeping revs a little higher is left foot braking. By applying the brake with ones' left foot, the right is free to apply gas at the same time. Tough to master for us used to right footing.
Enjoy!
I just bought a 330i for $1,000 over invoice plus $490 in combined ad coop and dealer prep fees. All options were at invoice except floor mats, which where $100. So there is some dealing out there.
Anyone have good reasons for getting a closed face helment vs. open?