RE: An M3 ate my Q

["Lewis, Gary M" <Gary.Lewis@West.Boeing.com>]

Ti said;

> Lewis, Gary M writes:
> > He pulls around me like I'm standing still.  By the time I hit 60 (so
> figure
> > 20 to 60)  the guy is _6_ cars ahead of me.  6 CARS AHEAD OF ME!!!!!!!
> And
> > pulling away... 
> 
> It's possible that he has some tweaks too... 
> 
I doubt it.  Still had dealer covers where the plates should have been.  Car
was brand new.  It isn't even listed on the BuMWiper website (that I could
find).

> the stock US M3 has "only" 240 normally aspirated hp.  
> 
Is the new "M" euro motor here yet??  This car screamed...

> I don't know how much power your car has but
> I gotta think that your car probably weighs a bit more than the M3 and
> the turbo needs a little time to spool up...
> 
I'd guess about 225-230hp.  I'd also guess my car weighs 300-400 lbs more.
I have a k24.  By the time I was on it, I was at an rpm level that full
throttle yields full boost.  No lag.  At all.

I sure would love to explain away what happened, but I can't.  This thing
flat out blew my beloved 88 5kcstq away.  Period.  Sucks...

And the M3 guys say the M5 is fast.  Damn...

Still Humble In Los Angeles

Gary Lewis 
88 5kcstq 1.8 bar 110km Pearl w/Fuchs, K24 turbo, 2-piece EM
86 5kcstqw Sapphire and Platinum, stock 
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> -Ti
> 96 A4 2.8 quattro
> 84 5000S 2.1 turbo
> 80 4000 2.0
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