# went to the 1/4 with the bimmer. (vids) **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [September 8, 2007, 4:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-1-4-with-the-bimmer-vids/35045 "2007-09-08T16:30:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![turbociv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2007, 4:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-1-4-with-the-bimmer-vids/35045/1 "2007-09-08T16:30:40Z")
well, my first time at the 1/4mi with the bimmer. Had a good time and def have some work to do. i was running my car on low boost 12.5psi do to mbc issues. But i still manage to muster up a decent time. I need slicks do to traction issues. All in all a good day. I even managed to crack my exhaust mani again for the 4th time. good stuff.☹ this slip is from my final/best run. ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v371/turbociv/PHOT0001-1.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v371/turbociv/PHOT0001-1.jpg) here are the links to my 4 runs. 1rst run i was easing it outta the hole to get a feeling for the track. I managed a 12.2 @120 2nd run i came outta the hole a little harder and managed 11.8 @ 120 3rd run was a disaster, i totally missed 2nd gear but still managed to chase down the chevelle for the win. 12.4 @ 120 4th and last run. i came outta hole same as before and managed my best for the day. 11.8 @122 I definately have some work to do High boost in the 17-18psi range should be interesting. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2007, 4:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-1-4-with-the-bimmer-vids/35045/2 "2007-09-08T16:34:59Z")
rock on john ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2007, 4:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-1-4-with-the-bimmer-vids/35045/3 "2007-09-08T16:50:23Z")
nice times… :tup: ---
**Author:** ![93dx\_hatch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/90ced4/32.png) [@93dx\_hatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/93dx_hatch)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2007, 4:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-1-4-with-the-bimmer-vids/35045/4 "2007-09-08T16:50:57Z")
talk about an empty day at the track there was no one there. Bimmer runs good for a low boost pump gas stock block ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2007, 5:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-1-4-with-the-bimmer-vids/35045/5 "2007-09-08T17:25:37Z")
Holy crap man thats a really cool build. On some slicks youll be kissin 10s high boost and you got it on lock. I only trap 119-120 NA and have gotten a bast NA of 11.3 so you should be right there. If you dont mind me asking what does a build like this set you back. As in does it make it much more money due to the platform. ---
**Author:** ![SoloIIscoob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/35a633/32.png) [@SoloIIscoob](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SoloIIscoob)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2007, 5:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-1-4-with-the-bimmer-vids/35045/6 "2007-09-08T17:35:38Z")
congrats dude. love the bimmer:sword: ---
**Author:** ![turbociv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2007, 5:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-1-4-with-the-bimmer-vids/35045/7 "2007-09-08T17:38:38Z")
[quote=“cougarspeed,post:5,topic:35045"”] Holy crap man thats a really cool build. On some slicks youll be kissin 10s high boost and you got it on lock. I only trap 119-120 NA and have gotten a bast NA of 11.3 so you should be right there. If you dont mind me asking what does a build like this set you back. As in does it make it much more money due to the platform. [/quote] Ive probably got about 4g’s into it. But if i could do it again i wouldnt cheap out on the mani and i woulda spent some cash for a quality piece. The key to any affordable F/I kit is doing as much as possible by yourself. However i have got countless hours of sweat and blood into the car. Its not easy working on bmw’s. Not alot of space to work with. Motor is completely stock except for a thicker headgasket .140 to lower compression. ---
**Author:** ![bigtymer7463](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7ab992/32.png) [@bigtymer7463](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bigtymer7463)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2007, 5:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-1-4-with-the-bimmer-vids/35045/8 "2007-09-08T17:50:08Z")
nice runs john. We need to get the e30 boosted. Cutting fenders soon + slicks = 10`s?=) ---
**Author:** ![turbociv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2007, 5:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-1-4-with-the-bimmer-vids/35045/9 "2007-09-08T17:53:12Z")
lol, i dont even know if ill be going back to the track anytime soon. atleast not until i get a better manifold Cut fendors, great idea.😃 maybe not.lol ---
**Author:** ![91CRXSI](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91crxsi/32/7247_2.png) [@91CRXSI](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91CRXSI)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2007, 6:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-1-4-with-the-bimmer-vids/35045/10 "2007-09-08T18:23:40Z")
nice nice i cant wait till u have the new manifold on there ---
**Author:** ![woz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/woz/32/7605_2.png) [@woz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/woz)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2007, 6:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-1-4-with-the-bimmer-vids/35045/11 "2007-09-08T18:37:24Z")
once again id like to take about 1/2 the credit for the verbal abuse i endured during the first half his build. lol jk awesome runs john, glad to see that all the hard work payed off. ull be in the 10s for sure ---
**Author:** ![turbociv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2007, 6:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-1-4-with-the-bimmer-vids/35045/12 "2007-09-08T18:48:06Z")
guys, 10’s are very far away for me. I honestly dont think ill ever be able to hook a decent 60ft given the independant rear end and week axles, diffs. If i ever do hit 10’s it will have to be with a sub par 60ft and ALOT of top end. say traps speed close to 130mph. but then again, who knows with high boost.🙂 ---
**Author:** ![woz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/woz/32/7605_2.png) [@woz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/woz)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2007, 6:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-1-4-with-the-bimmer-vids/35045/13 "2007-09-08T18:59:38Z")
winter project = ford 9in ---
**Author:** ![suppressive\_fire](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/suppressive_fire/32/5116_2.png) [@suppressive\_fire](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/suppressive_fire)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2007, 7:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-1-4-with-the-bimmer-vids/35045/14 "2007-09-08T19:30:11Z")
suprised you beat the chevelle ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2007, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-1-4-with-the-bimmer-vids/35045/15 "2007-09-08T19:40:46Z")
[quote=“turbociv,post:12,topic:35045"”] guys, 10’s are very far away for me. I honestly dont think ill ever be able to hook a decent 60ft given the independant rear end and week axles, diffs. If i ever do hit 10’s it will have to be with a sub par 60ft and ALOT of top end. say traps speed close to 130mph. but then again, who knows with high boost.🙂 [/quote] With more boost and a real tire you have 10s for sure. Ill but $5 on it lol. This car makes me really happy especially since you just said you only have 4k into it. Thats not bad at all ---
**Author:** ![dpm90iroc](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dpm90iroc/32/4966_2.png) [@dpm90iroc](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dpm90iroc)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2007, 7:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-1-4-with-the-bimmer-vids/35045/16 "2007-09-09T07:00:02Z")
Bummer, Bimmer, I was suppose to head up, never got burned out ass off the couch:banghead: W/dr’s u could knock a conservative 2-3 tenth’s off that 60ft, possible 3-4tenth’s, rule of thumb here is every tenth u gain in 60ft is worth 2tenth’s @ the top, & b/c u hooked sooner, u will gain more momentum, & see ur mph go up 2-4mph. Low boost, DR’s=low to mid 11’s @ 125. Also the temp was 75-80 w/high humidity? “Good air” will get u 2-3 tenth’s & 2-3 more mph. Nitto’s(good)BFG’s(better-if they still make them)I would NOT get the M/T’s, as they r a "dead hook"tire(read axle snappers). BFG’s or Nitto’s would allow for a small amount of spin,1 or 2 revolution’s is beneficial on a stick car w/a suspect rear end:D This combo has 10’s in it all day, keep at it:tup: ---
**Author:** ![joelster](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joelster/32/7258_2.png) [@joelster](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/joelster)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2007, 7:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-1-4-with-the-bimmer-vids/35045/17 "2007-09-09T07:04:00Z")
I’ve got BFG’s, they hook pretty good. Look them up at tirerack, very large range of sizes in them too. ---
**Author:** ![Jack](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jack/32/7613_2.png) [@Jack](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jack)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2007, 7:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-1-4-with-the-bimmer-vids/35045/18 "2007-09-09T07:31:41Z")
:tup: That thing is quick. If you’re having MBC issues, make another one for $5 or buy an EBC? ---
**Author:** ![Shifty](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shifty/32/4959_2.png) [@Shifty](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shifty)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2007, 7:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-1-4-with-the-bimmer-vids/35045/19 "2007-09-09T07:33:44Z")
[quote=“dpm90iroc,post:16,topic:35045"”] This combo has 10’s in it all day, keep at it:tup: [/quote] +1 Nice runs ---
**Author:** ![turbociv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2007, 10:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-1-4-with-the-bimmer-vids/35045/20 "2007-09-09T10:53:02Z")
thanks guys. I need to do 3 things here. larger injectors so i feel more safe at running higher boost, get real tires, and get a real exhaust mani. i was going to install my new ebc, however i opted to go to the track instead.🙂 [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-1-4-with-the-bimmer-vids/35045.md?page=2)