135i and Crossfire SRT-6 Shootout

[bigslick82]

The SRT-6 is no joke. ^He's right, make sure you can fit into one - very small and tight.

[lacerdaschoon]

What cars are on your 'kill list' for those who use to own an SRT-6? Seems like a whole lot of bang for your buck, here in australia anyway. Also would u recomend this car? not compared to the 135 but in general for a fast car?

[Jerry@LETMotorsports]

Originally Posted by Frimmelnojerz

LET, you guys do great things for the w203. it was between this car and the c32 for my next purchase and (to me) this one has slightly more of what i was looking for. any plans for the 1 series?

You know it buddy! I have been working on the software flash for about 3 weeks now. We will sell it for $999 and it will make as much, if not more power than Dinan.

Stay tuned!

[Jerry@LETMotorsports]

Originally Posted by MadMan77

Nice car that is fast in it's own right. My only qualm with your post is that you say it is "all motor". How does a supercharged car qualify as that? :iono:

Because it came from the factory with the blower. The 135 will qualify as all motor too. When you start adding spray is when the all motor statement goes away.

The cars hit high 11's with bolt ons.


I prefer the 135....which is why LET purchased one for tuning purposes.

[MadMan77]

Originally Posted by Jerry@LETMotorsports

Because it came from the factory with the blower. The 135 will qualify as all motor too. When you start adding spray is when the all motor statement goes away.

The cars hit high 11's with bolt ons.


I prefer the 135....which is why LET purchased one for tuning purposes.

Hmmmm... must be different drag rules at that track or the track down here in Reynolds, GA is doing it wrong. My VW GTI and my Subaru STi, which were both turbo motors from the factory, were not allowed to run in the "all motor" class.

[Jerry@LETMotorsports]

Originally Posted by MadMan77

Hmmmm... must be different drag rules at that track or the track down here in Reynolds, GA is doing it wrong. My VW GTI and my Subaru STi, which were both turbo motors from the factory, were not allowed to run in the "all motor" class.

I don't know what to tell you. Every person that attends our events and track rentals understands what we mean when we say 12.0 all motor. Maybe the rules are different for the NHRA, but our events are private and these rules do not apply.

I know that we can run in the all motor class here in Chicago during NHRA events.

[BMW86]

Here is some updated info on the 135i vs SRT6:

http://www.crossfireforum.org/forum/...ad.php?t=30287

[Dave Mac]

Wow. It's nice to hear such a civilized conversation on two car forums. Must be some cool cats on the SRT forums, like here.

[135i_TT]

^ True that, and a nice race to it sounds like. Since were on SRT vs 135i has anyone gone up against a 300C SRT-8? I hear theyre quicker!

[Lester]

It looks like the field test reports that under controlled conditions the Crossfire SRT will take a stock 135i by at least a car length up to 60 Mph. But if you have a tune on board then the 135i wins hands down.

[rcracer_tx]

Anyone considering getting a srt-6 should look at the slk32 AMG. It has a more powerful version of the engine than the srt6 and is better looking IMHO.

[Heinzftw]

Originally Posted by rcracer_tx

Anyone considering getting a srt-6 should look at the slk32 AMG. It has a more powerful version of the engine than the srt6 and is better looking IMHO.

I would, but seeing as how SRT-6 prices are dropping like a rock. Im good with the SRT-6. Hell this next summer I am picking up one for around 15k. You can't beat the price vs performance aspect for it!

[135i_TT]

Originally Posted by rcracer_tx

Anyone considering getting a srt-6 should look at the slk32 AMG. It has a more powerful version of the engine than the srt6 and is better looking IMHO.

I agree not to mention, I hate Chrysler/Dodge

[BMW86]

Originally Posted by rcracer_tx

Anyone considering getting a srt-6 should look at the slk32 AMG. It has a more powerful version of the engine than the srt6 and is better looking IMHO.

It comes down to personal preference and whether you are caught up with brands or not. My mates SRT6 is brand new and he picked it up at a bargain price and he has never looked back. On the other hand, since then I've noticed a few SLK320 and they do look pretty hot. I'm biased towards Euro cars so I would probably consider the Merc because of the European branding and it's also a hard top convertible.

However, the styling of the SLK320 does look a bit dated though whereas the SRT6 is a more refreshed look. I was looking through interior pictures of both cars and ironically the dash and console is practically identical in both cars. The only main difference is the SLK320 has full leather seats and a Merc Sports Steering Wheel. Although the seats in SRT6 are really nice though.

Anyways, back to stock v stock performance... In the thread I posted the SRT6 was pitted up against a 135i convertible. I don't know exactly how much difference the weight is between a coupe and converitble but I've been reading between 120-140kg so I don't know if this will impact on 135i's performance.

I will be taking delivery of my 135i coupe in the not too distant future so hopefully we can do some more testing. The SRT6 is a really fast car though and I can see it beating a 135i from pretty much any speed.

Any other thoughts?

[BMW86]

Originally Posted by Dave Mac

Wow. It's nice to hear such a civilized conversation on two car forums. Must be some cool cats on the SRT forums, like here.

1addicts all the way :drinking:

[Haywood]

Originally Posted by rcracer_tx

Anyone considering getting a srt-6 should look at the slk32 AMG. It has a more powerful version of the engine than the srt6 and is better looking IMHO.

Tell you the truth, many have spoken to and can confirm from SRT engineers that the engine in the SLK32 that produces 349hp is the SAME engine in the SRT-6. Chrysler put it at 333hp because it would have pissed off the MB owners. The Crossfire forum guys have done dynos to prove that the engine was never de-tuned.

I owned one for a year as well as a 300C SRT-8 which I traded both in for the 135i. The SRT-6 is no joke. I also think the body style was much nicer than the older SLK's. The car really is an amazing bang for your buck. Alot of fun to drive, but not recommended for long distances.

[Haywood]

Originally Posted by 135i_TT

^ True that, and a nice race to it sounds like. Since were on SRT vs 135i has anyone gone up against a 300C SRT-8? I hear theyre quicker!

The SRT-6 is quicker 0-60, but then the 6.1L engine kicks in and takes over. Also, runs on the highway from a roll with SRT-8 destroys the X-fire. Believe me, I didn't buy the cars for fit and finish. But, I dyno'd my SRT-8 at about 450hp and even had it an auto-x track. It was hard to beat the performance and speed for the price. It was a beast! However, I am happy with 135i and don't regret my decision.

[135i_TT]

Yea I know what you mean Haywood, my friend said he raced his Vette against a 300 SRT-8 on the way to corpus and said it kept up w/ out a problem, so I know that car must be quick for how big it is.. however, a bone stock base 300 is verrrrry slow.. im sure youll never regret the upgrade to the 135i, not to mention itll prbly last you like 5 times as long..

[Haywood]

Originally Posted by 135i_TT

Yea I know what you mean Haywood, my friend said he raced his Vette against a 300 SRT-8 on the way to corpus and said it kept up w/ out a problem, so I know that car must be quick for how big it is.. however, a bone stock base 300 is verrrrry slow.. im sure youll never regret the upgrade to the 135i, not to mention itll prbly last you like 5 times as long..

The stock 300 is a POS. Last 5 times as long? I have trouble keeping a car more than 2 years! ;-) But, my 1er is a 3 year lease. I don't think I'll get bored with her. My goal is to get an '09 or '10 M3 Coupe when I finish my lease. Couldn't afford a new one at $75k!

[135i_TT]

Yes it is lol. But umm yea... I say that bc of experience, not in BMW but Chevrolet, I cant even put into words how many times my neighbors Ram broke down and we never have had problems with our Silverado which was purchased a month after he got his Ram.. also hear many problems that makes me just hate Chrysler/Dodge, but some of their engines like SRT's are beasts..

[lacerdaschoon]

Originally Posted by rcracer_tx

Anyone considering getting a srt-6 should look at the slk32 AMG. It has a more powerful version of the engine than the srt6 and is better looking IMHO.

The slk32 is more expensive, older and a very dated look IMHO. Not to mention the srt6 is faster and very rare as 3k were made. Its a completly unique shape and styling. Also as for the power they share exactly the same engine as the slk32, its a known fact, dynos from both cars will glorify that.

[135i_TT]

It just depends on peoples taste really.. the car is very nice just not wat I like.. the power and looks are great on the srt tho I will say that much.