Murvilboy

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There's a guy I work with that has a 08 Z4M. I asked if he wanted to race just in fun and he said he would run. We are scheduled to go to the track next friday. My car has the 1JZ 5spd swap with FMIC and 3" exhaust on it. His car is stock. Just askin if anyone has raced one before and to get any opinions on who you think will win. The track is 1/8th mile and both cars are manual. It should be pretty close IMO. Let the talking begin. Will video the race and post the vid.

DrakeMK3

Do you have a limited slip? What tires are you running?

CLass of 1

If he has the SMG or whatever paddle shifting transmission I think he'll walk you. All these new cars have launch control and transmissions that shift faster than you can shift manually. The power is going to be similar and I thnk the Z4 weighs less. You're toast.

BostonSC4

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However if he has a standard manual gearbox is may come down to who can launch and shift better. I give the advantage to the M even if his driving is not perfect.

Vadim540i

Power to weight ratio is better in z4. Also it has 333hp. Smgs are overrated, you can launch better than any launch control if you know how to drive. Only double clutch transmission is better than manual. Smg is not double clutch.

turbodremz

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Should be fairly close, but the Z4 does weight a tad bit less, and IIRC are factory lsd equipped which will give him a jump on you from a dig. Use a launch controller if you have one, deep stage(if allowed), and make sure you hit every single shift.

Pspice

good luck cant wait to see
im rooting for u

EdSC2JZ

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Post video or ban .. jk lol.. but seriously, post vids!

GZZ-TT

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Check this out:

BMW Z4 M
1/8 Mile ET: 8.605
1/8 Mile MPH: 83.360
0-60 Foot ET: 1.996

http://www.dragtimes.com/BMW-Z4-M-Co...lip-14802.html

Compared to your best:
1/8 MILE ET 8.75 @ 82 MPH!
What was your 60ft time?

So this Z4 has the potential to beat you, yes...
I assume this run I posted above took them a few passes to perfect, so you might be pretty even actually with a "regular driver" behind the wheel. I would definitely suggest removing weight from your car before this race, it looks like it will be very close if you do.

KUZI

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it should be a good race
he would probably keep up cause the car is lighter than the sc300
but it all depends on the driver

TheKevin

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i think it could go either way. should be a nice race. have someone take a vid, i'd like to see how it goes.

Akito san

here are a 2006 specs it has more power than i thought
I would say You need to beat him at the light but even so your car is heavier.

it be fair for you to get a car advantage. after it congratulate eachother and have fun.

ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 24-valve inline-6, aluminum block and head, port fuel injection
Displacement: 198 cu in, 3246cc
Power (SAE net): 330 bhp @ 7900 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 262 lb-ft @ 4900 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual

Curb weight: 3200**

PERFORMANCE RATINGS ( C/D EST):
Zero to 60 mph: 4.5 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 13.3 sec**

Good luck!!

Murvilboy

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ok guys got an update. the Z4M has a regular 6 spd manual and he has never raced at a dragstrip at all before. So it should take a few passes but it should be a good race. I seen that dragtimes posting too and it should be great. My best pass 60' time was a 2.10. My R/T is normally .05-.11 with the lexus. The car will be on NT555R Drag radials with no LSD

Amini9

good luck! we all wanna hear and see the results!

Murvilboy

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got some good news...the race will take place next firday July 23rd. I will have a video up to you guys the next day.