had a boy racer moment

Tunna_uk · 10-09-2009, 01:29 PM

Havn't had car long, last night went for a run and had a chance to open it up , was surprised at the willingness after 4000 RPM onwards to rev up to redline.
Noticed the car felt more responsive to the throttle with the DSC button held in to turn it all off or on whatever you call it....

Anyways came up to some traffic lights and some guy and his girl next to me in a Clio 192? Sport ? Twin tailpipes out of the middle of the back-you know the one I mean....

Well it was quiet and nobody about etc.

Long story short...., he got wheelspin, I got grip...left it for dust....

Sorry could not help it, very immature I know.

dxb335d · 10-09-2009, 01:33 PM

Normal mate thats all. Great fun and its great having a quick/classy car.

Although yours has 218HP right? I would have thought the clio would have nailed you!? You mean current model 197HP?

AlanQS · 10-09-2009, 03:45 PM

All that extra power ain't no use if you're spinning the front wheels!

pjs · 10-09-2009, 04:06 PM

Reckon you could beat my Dads dihatsu sirion?

Mr.N · 10-09-2009, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Tunna_uk

Long story short...., he got wheelspin, I got grip...left it for dust....

Go on son, let's be avin yer!

I know it's "willy waving" and all that but it's just fun sometimes isnt it?!

dcg71 · 10-09-2009, 04:26 PM

hahah nice story. I know what you mean about the engine coming alive after 4000 RPM. That's the 3 stage manifold fully opening up.

zltm089 · 10-09-2009, 04:55 PM

I kinda noticed this as well....when pressing the dtc or dsc off....I though there would be loads of wheel spin etc....but actually the car is faster!!!...

Tunna_uk · 10-10-2009, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

Normal mate thats all. Great fun and its great having a quick/classy car.

Although yours has 218HP right? I would have thought the clio would have nailed you!? You mean current model 197HP?

Yes to be honest I thought it was going to be a bit closer, but it must have been my good start that got him....mind you it was close, about a car length

SiKkBaSs · 10-10-2009, 09:24 AM

Raced a 320d M sport over a mile or so on motorway yesterday in the fast lane, him in the middle. It had the lead for a bit, since he was in front of me to begin with, he pinned it as soon as he saw me coming...reeled him in, stalemate for a second or so then the petrol won as I just kept revving

Don't fack with these though

lesfinnie · 10-10-2009, 10:23 AM

I would have done the same, and I am really old

Dr Dave · 10-10-2009, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by lesfinnie

I would have done the same, and I am really old

Not that old, surely Les?

neo871 · 10-10-2009, 10:54 AM

That's not immature at all!

zltm089 · 10-10-2009, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by SiKkBaSs

Raced a 320d M sport over a mile or so on motorway yesterday in the fast lane, him in the middle. It had the lead for a bit, since he was in front of me to begin with, he pinned it as soon as he saw me coming...reeled him in, stalemate for a second or so then the petrol won as I just kept revving

Don't fack with these though

Had one of those for breakfast last time mate...not that fast...

But I'm still scared of 350z...

E90Yaz · 10-10-2009, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Tunna_uk

was surprised at the willingness after 4000 RPM onwards to rev up to redline.

Would this be due to the VANOS?? And while on the subject...does the 335i have double VANOS i.e. on both intake and exhaust cam??
Something the japs have been using for a long long time :P

Silver Shadow · 10-11-2009, 11:48 AM

As long as its safe... theres nothing wrong with having a bit of fun!!!

(No matter how old you are!!!)

I have a set of roundabouts near me which open onto a national speed limit. Everytime I use them I cant help but put the car into DS mode and have a bit of a play. Childish.... but makes me smile everytime!!!!

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Tunna_uk Captain 72 Rep 797 Posts Drives: BMW 320d Le Mans Blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Teesside UK iTrader: (0) Garage List E90 BMW 325i M Sport [0.00]	had a boy racer moment Havn't had car long, last night went for a run and had a chance to open it up , was surprised at the willingness after 4000 RPM onwards to rev up to redline. Noticed the car felt more responsive to the throttle with the DSC button held in to turn it all off or on whatever you call it.... Anyways came up to some traffic lights and some guy and his girl next to me in a Clio 192? Sport ? Twin tailpipes out of the middle of the back-you know the one I mean.... Well it was quiet and nobody about etc. Long story short...., he got wheelspin, I got grip...left it for dust.... Sorry could not help it, very immature I know.
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dcg71 Captain 72 Rep 941 Posts Drives: F15 X5 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (2)	hahah nice story. I know what you mean about the engine coming alive after 4000 RPM. That's the 3 stage manifold fully opening up.
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zltm089 Banned 244 Rep 7,690 Posts Drives: 335i SE Coupe Space Grey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LONDON iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i [10.00]	I kinda noticed this as well....when pressing the dtc or dsc off....I though there would be loads of wheel spin etc....but actually the car is faster!!!...
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SiKkBaSs GTR'in it 169 Rep 4,434 Posts Drives: Nissan GTR Black Edition Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kensington, London iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Raced a 320d M sport over a mile or so on motorway yesterday in the fast lane, him in the middle. It had the lead for a bit, since he was in front of me to begin with, he pinned it as soon as he saw me coming...reeled him in, stalemate for a second or so then the petrol won as I just kept revving Don't fack with these though
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Silver Shadow Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 234 Posts Drives: E90 325d M Sport LCI Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lancashire iTrader: (0)	As long as its safe... theres nothing wrong with having a bit of fun!!! (No matter how old you are!!!) I have a set of roundabouts near me which open onto a national speed limit. Everytime I use them I cant help but put the car into DS mode and have a bit of a play. Childish.... but makes me smile everytime!!!!
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