Ok...here's the setup. Youve got a '99 M3 with 45000 miles. Since 7000 miles, youve been Vortech Supercharged, courtesy of Dinan Engineering. Since about 30K miles, youve had a suspension upgrade with adjustable Koni shocks mated with Dinan matched springs. And since 35000 miles, youve been running a bigger pulley and water/alcohol injection courtesy of Active Autowerkes in Miami. Car dynos 350 rhwp, and with our 18% drivetrain loss, that equates to 420 crank hp. Torque as you know is not huge in these inline 6s, but it dynoed at 290 rw ft lbs, equates to 350 ft lbs at the crank.
Your car is perfect. Hanldles like only M3s can, and now has the power to run with almost anybody on the road. (there are exceptions, of course
) . But now, you find yourself dreaming of '03 Cobras. Some would consider it a huge step down. Others would consider it a huge step in the right direction.
As for me, I havent even seen one up close and personal. I have 2 dealers within about 40 minutes, but neither have any cpes on the floor, although they say theyre supposed to get a few in a few days, and im on the list to call when they come in. I will try and wrangle a test drive. But even if I cant, I bet some seat time, and starting up the engine will tell me alot. But my problem is I cant stop fantasizing. Im hooked on this forum already, and have brought myself up to speed on the major upgrades.
Oh, what to do what to do what to do.... Am I nuts? What has possessed me?? I think someone must have put an SVT curse on me, because I cant shake it, like a bad cold.
Your car is perfect. Hanldles like only M3s can, and now has the power to run with almost anybody on the road. (there are exceptions, of course
) . But now, you find yourself dreaming of '03 Cobras. Some would consider it a huge step down. Others would consider it a huge step in the right direction.As for me, I havent even seen one up close and personal. I have 2 dealers within about 40 minutes, but neither have any cpes on the floor, although they say theyre supposed to get a few in a few days, and im on the list to call when they come in. I will try and wrangle a test drive. But even if I cant, I bet some seat time, and starting up the engine will tell me alot. But my problem is I cant stop fantasizing. Im hooked on this forum already, and have brought myself up to speed on the major upgrades.
Oh, what to do what to do what to do.... Am I nuts? What has possessed me?? I think someone must have put an SVT curse on me, because I cant shake it, like a bad cold.
