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Forum: BMW 1M Forum / 1-series M Coupe Forum 12-12-2010, 06:49 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 35,699
Posted By natedog_1959
They should have included the Boss or GT500...

They should have included the Boss or GT500 Mustangs in this comparo along with the Camaro, and SRT8 or 392 Challenger. Neither the Camaro or Challenger would fare very well on the road course but...
Forum: BMW 1M Forum / 1-series M Coupe Forum 08-26-2010, 08:47 PM
Replies: 452
Views: 74,654
Posted By natedog_1959
The Boss 302 will sticker for around $36-40k. ...

The Boss 302 will sticker for around $36-40k. That is 135i money not 1M money. I think a base GT500 will be closer to the sticker price of the 1M. At that point, a performance comparison would...
Forum: BMW 1M Forum / 1-series M Coupe Forum 04-15-2010, 03:19 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 56,414
Posted By natedog_1959
The GM EcoTec 2.4L Turbo engine used in the...

The GM EcoTec 2.4L Turbo engine used in the Solstice, Sky, Cobalt SS, etc. can make 300 HP with the factory "special" tune purchased and installed from the dealer for about $300-500. The 2.5L 5...
Forum: BMW 1M Forum / 1-series M Coupe Forum 04-02-2010, 03:44 PM
Replies: 558
Views: 80,875
Posted By natedog_1959
Let's get our facts straight. The new 2011 GT...

Let's get our facts straight. The new 2011 GT only weighs 3600 lbs. The M3 weighs 3700 lbs. Power to weight ratio is slightly in the the Mustangs favor and the torque isn't even close. Every...
Forum: BMW 1M Forum / 1-series M Coupe Forum 02-14-2010, 02:05 PM
Replies: 558
Views: 80,875
Posted By natedog_1959
The 2010 GT with Track Pack had a 0-60 time of...

The 2010 GT with Track Pack had a 0-60 time of 4.9 seconds, 60-0 distance of 107 ft, and .93 g on the skidpad. Add another 100 hp, much bigger brakes and better suspension/tires and those numbers...
Forum: BMW 1M Forum / 1-series M Coupe Forum 02-12-2010, 06:26 AM
Replies: 558
Views: 80,875
Posted By natedog_1959
The 2011 Mustang GT 5.0 with the Track Pack and...

The 2011 Mustang GT 5.0 with the Track Pack and Brembos will be more than enough competition for the M1. 412 HP, 400 ish lb-ft of torque, 3500-3600 lbs, better than .95 g on the skid pad. I think...
Forum: N54 Turbo Engine / Drivetrain / Exhaust Modifications - 335i 01-03-2010, 09:35 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,134
Posted By natedog_1959
Per the new Motor Trend comparison, on a track...

Per the new Motor Trend comparison, on a track like Laguna Seca, the GT500 is about .08g behind a 135i in maximum cornering grip (1.29g vs 1.37g) but the GT500's superior power more than makes up for...
Forum: 135i Turbo Engine (N54 / N55), Exhaust and Drivetrain Modifications 02-03-2009, 11:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,887
Posted By natedog_1959
How about the best mod of all, the Driver Mod. ...

How about the best mod of all, the Driver Mod.

Sign yourself up for as many track days and auto-x's as you can find and learn how to handle that beast. After a few track days, you will need new...
Forum: 128i Engine (N52), Exhaust and Drivetrain Modifications 01-16-2009, 10:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,765
Posted By natedog_1959
If it is a positive displacement supercharger,...

If it is a positive displacement supercharger, you will feel boost right off idle. If it is a centrifugal-type SC, the boost will be very linear with engine speed and it will take some time to make...
Forum: 135i Turbo Engine (N54 / N55), Exhaust and Drivetrain Modifications 12-29-2008, 06:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,175
Posted By natedog_1959
F1, Nascar, etc. are paid by Mobil 1 to use their...

F1, Nascar, etc. are paid by Mobil 1 to use their stuff. They aren't using off-the-shelf Mobil 1 that you can buy anyways. It is all marketing. At least with Royal Purple, if you want an even...
Forum: General Automotive (non-BMW) Talk + Photos/Videos 12-19-2008, 09:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,892
Posted By natedog_1959
The mustang needs a mid-level V8 to compete with...

The mustang needs a mid-level V8 to compete with the basic V8 Camaro. The Mustang, Camaro, and Challenger will all have around 420 hp with their respective 6.x L engines, however, the Mustang should...
Forum: 135i Turbo Engine (N54 / N55), Exhaust and Drivetrain Modifications 12-12-2008, 03:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,534
Posted By natedog_1959
Those transmissions will probably hold up to...

Those transmissions will probably hold up to 800-1000 lb-ft of torque. For a few minutes. The engineers that spec'd out the transmission for these cars determined a safety factor somewhere above...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Dragstrip / Performance Driving 12-05-2008, 03:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,510
Posted By natedog_1959
I'm pretty sure he was starting in first gear in...

I'm pretty sure he was starting in first gear in order to run a 13.3 second timeslip. Starting in 2nd he would have most definitely been closer to 14 or even 14.5 seconds. Nate
Forum: Wheels & Tires Sponsored by The Tire Rack 11-26-2008, 03:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,461
Posted By natedog_1959
My SVTF isn't exactly a 1 Series but I will post...

My SVTF isn't exactly a 1 Series but I will post my Z1 review anyways. I got about 30k miles from my first set this year. I had some abnormal wear on one of my rear tires from lack of proper rotation...
Forum: General Automotive (non-BMW) Talk + Photos/Videos 11-19-2008, 05:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 18,440
Posted By natedog_1959
Nothing wrong with BB for TV's. If they have the...

Nothing wrong with BB for TV's. If they have the set you are looking for and you have viewed it in a proper home theater store, why pay rediculous home theater store markups on something as simple...
Forum: Photos and Videos Forum 11-07-2008, 09:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,470
Posted By natedog_1959
That is exactly how tires are supposed to look. ...

That is exactly how tires are supposed to look. No stretch, very square, with a slightly rounded shoulder and just enough sidewall to let everybody know what brand/model you are working with. Very...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 10-17-2008, 02:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,640
Posted By natedog_1959
Stiffer bushings reduce the flex designed into...

Stiffer bushings reduce the flex designed into the stock bushings and allow your suspension to do its job better. When driven hard, soft bushings can allow your cars wheels to toe in or out, camber...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 10-17-2008, 01:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,573
Posted By natedog_1959
I would wait until a vendor decides to make a...

I would wait until a vendor decides to make a strut bar in steel or cromoly. Aluminum and/or CF, unless very well designed, will not be stiff enough to have an appreciable effect on body stiffness....
Forum: Photos and Videos Forum 10-16-2008, 06:50 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,658
Posted By natedog_1959
The design of the wheels is fantastic. The...

The design of the wheels is fantastic. The aesthetic is a bit lacking. Tuck the rears in about 5-10 mm and put some better tires on that beast. RT-615's, Direzza Z1's or REO-1R's would be the best...
Forum: Wheels & Tires Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-29-2008, 07:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,499
Posted By natedog_1959
Hoosiers aren't going to have that much more...

Hoosiers aren't going to have that much more traction than the R888's you are looking to run. There are multiple 135's running slicks at the track. It would take a seriously long sweeper to suck...
Forum: Wheels & Tires Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-24-2008, 10:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,401
Posted By natedog_1959
TR will definitely take good care of you. If you...

TR will definitely take good care of you. If you want to save some money, I would look into non-runflat winter tires. Blizzaks have worked incredibly well for me and are very cost effective. Nate
Forum: Wheels & Tires Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-09-2008, 06:11 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,623
Posted By natedog_1959
They are fantastic. Unbelievable grip for very...

They are fantastic. Unbelievable grip for very little $. Nate
Forum: General Automotive (non-BMW) Talk + Photos/Videos 09-06-2008, 08:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,038
Posted By natedog_1959
It sounds like they added 26 hp to the N54 rating...

It sounds like they added 26 hp to the N54 rating and stuffed it in there. Makes sense to me. Nate
Forum: Cosmetic Modifications (exterior / interior) 08-28-2008, 11:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,963
Posted By natedog_1959
My Llumar tint looks as good as the day I got it...

My Llumar tint looks as good as the day I got it almost 4 years ago. It's pretty dark (5-10%) but really cuts down on the daytime heat and nighttime glare. nate
Forum: Coupe and Convertible General Discussion 08-26-2008, 03:21 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,864
Posted By natedog_1959
I almost always heel/toe when downshifting for a...

I almost always heel/toe when downshifting for a corner. It is good practice for when you really need it, like on a racetrack or auto-x course. Proper footwear goes a long way towards being able to...
Forum: Photos and Videos Forum 08-24-2008, 12:32 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,478
Posted By natedog_1959
Needs more tire. I love the wheels and the...

Needs more tire. I love the wheels and the stance if you can get away with it as a DD but the understeer would drive me crazy. Nate
Forum: Photos and Videos Forum 08-23-2008, 08:06 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,046
Posted By natedog_1959
GT5 is by far the most realistic driving...

GT5 is by far the most realistic driving simulator ever made for a game console. If you go in too hot, your front washes out. Too much brakes in the corners, rear comes out. Get crazy with the...
Forum: General Automotive (non-BMW) Talk + Photos/Videos 08-23-2008, 07:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 14,916
Posted By natedog_1959
You got whipped in a street race. Nate

You got whipped in a street race. Nate
Forum: Wheels & Tires Sponsored by The Tire Rack 08-22-2008, 09:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,678
Posted By natedog_1959
TR headquarters is in the middle of the snow...

TR headquarters is in the middle of the snow belt. They know what they are doing when they recommend a winter tire. I would put the Blizzaks up against any winter tire made. They got me out of...
Forum: Coupe and Convertible General Discussion 08-21-2008, 07:01 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,770
Posted By natedog_1959
I would think opening up the intake and exhaust...

I would think opening up the intake and exhaust and refining the tune would bump mileage quite a bit. I have seen 2-4 mpg increases from the above modifications on a NA car. Your mileage may vary. ...
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