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BBK · 11-17-2011, 04:51 AM

Nah Kenny just can't drive a manual :-p

JB4135 · 11-17-2011, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by BBK

Nah Kenny just can't drive a manual :-p

Tell me about it. He got potentially the second most powerful 135 in Australia and the best he can do is a 12.8 ET. I think he should've got an auto.

MrBlonde · 11-17-2011, 05:47 AM

Oh don't be so mean!

Hehehehe.

Let's see you bust your 1.5 short times with runflats and a clutch you bad boys!

micha3l · 11-17-2011, 06:12 AM

Nice time Vin!

Cracking that 11 second barrier is definitely tough on street tyres! Took me 3 trips to Willowbank before finally cracking it! 60ft is sufficient to get you there (mine was 1.857), but really need to increase the trap speed.

Drag radials or Race Fuel should see you there

Richard, I have no idea how you get your 60ft times! On the RE-11's if I rev it to what you do, it spins on the spot and all the way through 1st!

Don't think I will be out again until I get a set of drag rims, keep telling myself they arent needed though :P

micha3l · 11-17-2011, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by JB4135

Cool. Race fuel time!
I drop my tyre pressure between 16-18psi.

16-18psi?? Maybe thats the key to the 60ft time.

Ive been dropping my tyre pressure to 30psi, didnt know I could go all the way down to 16! Might try low 20's next time I go out

BBK · 11-17-2011, 06:53 AM

My pressure was at 27Psi...

Michael, has to be the tyres. I think the highest i launched was about 2300rpm with no wheel spin. Sure pushed me back into my seat though!

BMW86 · 11-17-2011, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBlonde

+ Automatic tranny (great for drag racing) with LSD so you're good to go there
+ Coilovers - You can look at firming up the rear by fitting much stiffer springs to the KWs
+ Suspension - You can look at replacing all bushings with solid alloy
+ Ditch the 19" wheels for drag racing, they are shit. Go with Kosei K1-Racing 17" and the Hoosiers to suit (as documented elsewhere)

Should give you potential for 1.6 short time. Will carve at least half a second off your ET with same power.

Thanks for the tips Kenny.

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Originally Posted by ianf2002

this drag stuff seems complicated stuff ... i'd like to come and watch sometime.

Not hard at all. It just takes patience and practice.

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Originally Posted by micha3l

Nice time Vin!

Cracking that 11 second barrier is definitely tough on street tyres! Took me 3 trips to Willowbank before finally cracking it! 60ft is sufficient to get you there (mine was 1.857), but really need to increase the trap speed.

Drag radials or Race Fuel should see you there

Richard, I have no idea how you get your 60ft times! On the RE-11's if I rev it to what you do, it spins on the spot and all the way through 1st!

Don't think I will be out again until I get a set of drag rims, keep telling myself they arent needed though :P

Thanks Michael. Yes if the traps were a bit higher, say 115-117mph I would already be there

I'll eventually get DR's as well but I'd like to run consistent 11s on street tyres. I think that's a pretty big achievement as there's not too many cars on the street that can do that.

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Originally Posted by BBK

My pressure was at 27Psi...

Michael, has to be the tyres. I think the highest i launched was about 2300rpm with no wheel spin. Sure pushed me back into my seat though!

2300rpm!

In my car brake-boosting at 2300rpm = burnout!

fly135 · 11-21-2011, 03:36 AM

Anyone thinking of heading down to WSID this week? Hopefully it doesn't rain again like last Wednesday.

JB4135 · 11-21-2011, 03:56 AM

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Anyone thinking of heading down to WSID this week? Hopefully it doesn't rain again like last Wednesday.

I may just as a spectator. I'll race next week. I think we have a far bit of rain forecast for this week.

fly135 · 11-21-2011, 04:08 AM

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I may just as a spectator. I'll race next week. I think we have a far bit of rain forecast for this week.

Yeah I think your right. Looks like it will probably be cancelled again.

JB4135 · 11-21-2011, 04:55 AM

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Yeah I think your right. Looks like it will probably be cancelled again.

Hey fly, let me know when your going. Two BSM 135's at the drags.....will be fun.

mcmn · 11-21-2011, 05:04 AM

I wanna come to please boys.. I've never been - just like to spectate

Gumball · 11-21-2011, 05:22 AM

Me too, I'd love to give my car a run!

What time would i have to arrive and would it be better to just watch the first time?

1q2w3e4r · 11-21-2011, 05:29 AM

Go out and have fun, read Kenny's thread it's all in there. Everyone out there is a friendly bunch.

fly135 · 11-21-2011, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JB4135

Hey fly, let me know when your going. Two BSM 135's at the drags.....will be fun.

Indeed I will. If it's not this week then definitely next week. Although technically mine is not BSM, It's jet black but I dont think anyone will notice the difference

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I wanna come to please boys.. I've never been - just like to spectate

No worries, come on down. Have a gander and get a feel for things.

fly135 · 11-21-2011, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Gumball

Me too, I'd love to give my car a run!

What time would i have to arrive and would it be better to just watch the first time?

I think you have to arrive anywhere between 5-7pm for scrutineering. It should tell you at http://www.wsid.com.au/ . I don't think you really have to watch the first time as it's not that complicated, but it's up to you.

MrBlonde · 11-21-2011, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Gumball

Me too, I'd love to give my car a run!

What time would i have to arrive and would it be better to just watch the first time?

Click on the link in my sig "Drag Racing 101"

Gumball · 11-21-2011, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBlonde

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Originally Posted by Gumball

Me too, I'd love to give my car a run!

What time would i have to arrive and would it be better to just watch the first time?

Click on the link in my sig "Drag Racing 101"

Will do - thanks

MrBlonde · 12-29-2011, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by JB4135

Tell me about it. He got potentially the second most powerful 135 in Australia and the best he can do is a 12.8 ET. I think he should've got an auto.

There are some who argue that drag racing an automatic transmission 135 requires as much skill as watching Foxtel. But I have never said that. Instead I implore you to watch this video 1:50 to 1:58 to see one of the world's fastest 135s and marvel at the driver skill. The amount of control required. it is truly an awakening.

Alpine* · 12-29-2011, 09:34 AM

Very impressive stuff Mr B!

But, WTF with the audio, actual car sound would have beEn way better..

JB4135 · 12-29-2011, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBlonde

There are some who argue that drag racing an automatic transmission 135 requires as much skill as watching Foxtel. But I have never said that. Instead I implore you to watch this video 1:50 to 1:58 to see one of the world's fastest 135s and marvel at the driver skill. The amount of control required. it is truly an awakening.

he could have his feet rubbed while drag racing.

That's just like your car Kenny except Irish has black 261's with MT's. I expect an 11.55ET from you also Kenny with the right tyre setup.

MrBlonde · 12-29-2011, 05:32 PM

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he could have his feet rubbed while drag racing.

That's just like your car Kenny except Irish has black 261's with MT's. I expect an 11.55ET from you also Kenny with the right tyre setup.

You're on to something there ... I wouldn't mind a foot rub!

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11-17-2011, 06:12 AM	#466
micha3l Lieutenant Drives: 2011 BMW M3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 440 iTrader: (0)	Nice time Vin! Cracking that 11 second barrier is definitely tough on street tyres! Took me 3 trips to Willowbank before finally cracking it! 60ft is sufficient to get you there (mine was 1.857), but really need to increase the trap speed. Drag radials or Race Fuel should see you there Richard, I have no idea how you get your 60ft times! On the RE-11's if I rev it to what you do, it spins on the spot and all the way through 1st! Don't think I will be out again until I get a set of drag rims, keep telling myself they arent needed though :P __________________ 2011 BMW M3 - Mineral White - VF620 Supercharger - Arykym Front lip and Diffuser - more to come... 2009 BMW 135i - Space Grey - 11.841 @ 117.81mph - SOLD

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Gumball Lieutenant Drives: JB 135i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 528 iTrader: (0)	Me too, I'd love to give my car a run! What time would i have to arrive and would it be better to just watch the first time? __________________

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11-17-2011, 04:51 AM	#463
BBK Brigadier General Drives: A boring one... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 3,053 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [2.88]	Nah Kenny just can't drive a manual :-p

11-17-2011, 06:53 AM	#468
BBK Brigadier General Drives: A boring one... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 3,053 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [2.88]	My pressure was at 27Psi... Michael, has to be the tyres. I think the highest i launched was about 2300rpm with no wheel spin. Sure pushed me back into my seat though!

11-21-2011, 03:36 AM	#470
fly135 Private First Class Drives: 135i Coupe N55 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 159 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 135i [2.75]	Anyone thinking of heading down to WSID this week? Hopefully it doesn't rain again like last Wednesday.

11-21-2011, 05:04 AM	#474
mcmn Lieutenant Drives: MY10 AW 135i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sydney Posts: 544 iTrader: (0)	I wanna come to please boys.. I've never been - just like to spectate

12-29-2011, 09:34 AM	#482
Alpine* Colonel Drives: BSM 1M Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,899 iTrader: (0)	Very impressive stuff Mr B! But, WTF with the audio, actual car sound would have beEn way better..