Z28 VS M3 Roadster

1998__Z/28 · 10-26-2003, 01:51 AM

So I was driving up the NJ turnpike going about 85 cruising, there was no one on the road. All of a sudden this M3 Roadster with this ritzy looking guy driving it starts to ride my ass. It had to be a 2002, I think that was the last year. Then he pulls around me and takes off. So I mashed the pedal. I started pulling away from him farther and farther. And when I looked in the rear view mirror he was a least 4 car lengths behind me. So I looked at the speedo and I was going 135mph, so I backed off because I saw cars in the distance. Then a little ways down the road this guy does it again, so we started racing again, and again I destroyed him. I decided I proved my self so I took it easy from there on. It was funny because eventually he drove by me and I looked over at him and laughed. It was great. I was proud that my $12,000 car wooped his $60,000 car. I have to say I was a little surprised because those cars are fast as hell, especially top end, and I have a A4 and he has and M6. It was a good victory for the LS1 f-body.

LT1PWNZU · 10-26-2003, 01:55 AM

lol $60000? where u get that number from?...

LT1PWNZU · 10-26-2003, 01:02 AM

must of been the 240hp 2000 model, the new lastest one had 333 hp and does 1/4 mile 13 flat and could get into the 12s...

1998__Z/28 · 10-26-2003, 01:05 AM

It was brand new! It pulled hard. And why are you trying to talk it down. Shouldn't you be happy for an f-body victory. Also the M3 roadster all come with the 333hp M3 engine or whatever its, not 240hp.

1998__Z/28 · 10-26-2003, 01:09 AM

I checked BMW.com and the price for a used 2002 M3 roadster is $58,000

rskrause · 10-26-2003, 06:48 AM

Nice kill, the LS1 is an awesome engine. The General really did his homework on it. I'd think the cars should be pretty equal, I wonder if the guy was in the right gear? Anyway, nice kill!

Rich Krause

graham · 10-26-2003, 11:07 AM

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LS1 Motorsports Lid, Granatelli MAF, Smooth Bellow, FTRA, SLP Loudmouth, Hypertech Programmer, 160 Thermostat

A high geared LS1 A4 with these wholesome mods and some of you don't think that could happen?

Nice kill.

CamaroGuy22 · 10-26-2003, 11:17 AM

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lol $60000? where u get that number from?...

Obviously 1998__Z/28 didn't pull that number from your ass. (Which is the source from where you seem to be getting all of your information) The price of a new M3 is around 60 K.

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must of been the 240hp 2000 model, the new lastest one had 333 hp and does 1/4 mile 13 flat and could get into the 12s...

Actually the new M3's normally runs 13.3-13.6. That's very similar to what an LS1 runs. However, I think the trap speed would be more important in this race because it is from a roll. The M3 traps around 105, around the same as an LS1 F-Body. The F-body and M3 have similar weights. Stock they also have similar horsepower. Now 1998_Z/28's car has mods, they could make all the difference.

LT1PWNZU, you don't know what you are talking about. I don't even think there was an M3 Model in 2000. If the car looked like a new M3, then it did infact have a 333hp Inline 6. You should be able to tell the difference between the 2 generations. And another thing, if it was the 240 hp version that he raced, he would have beat it by alot more than 4 car lenghts.

LT1PWNZU · 10-26-2003, 06:30 PM

can u read numbers? the price for a new M3 is $45,500 not the M roadster.. they dont sell the M Z3 Roadster anymore. Anyways, the 2001-02 Z3 M Roadster has more power than a SS and weighs bout 400lbs less does 13s and 12s with ease ( its faster than a M3 Coupe which does 13.3-13.6s like u said). The models before that has the indentical exterior and chassis just diff engine and gearbox, so its possible he got confused with the 98 model, which runs high 13s just like an SS and only has 240 hp. And now that i read his sig, saw the mods it may be possible for him to win against a 2001-02 M Roadster, but NOT by the extreme measures he indicated. Sorry, but its the truth.

1998__Z/28 · 10-26-2003, 07:23 PM

Stop trying to be a know it all. I now what car a raced and I now it was a 2001-02 M3 Roadster, I know what they looks like. I don't understand what you are trying to prove, you weren't there and you didn't see it. So why do you keep acting like you know more than everyone here. I was just trying to report a nice kill, like everyone else on this board, not talk myself up and act like I'm all that. I'm a huge fan of american muscle and trying to show some pride for it. I'm sorry but your just acting like an a$$.

LT1PWNZU · 10-26-2003, 09:13 PM

alright alright, sorry man.. im just pissed i dont have a LS1 bulgin out of my cars hood. Good kill, u deserved it bro.

Bora · 10-26-2003, 10:45 PM

There are no 2002 M3 Roadsters. Only M3 Coupes and Convertibles. If it was a M3 Convertible and if he was really racing you, he should have either even or faster than you. These cars (M3s) are really come alive after 100 mph.

LT1PWNZU · 10-26-2003, 11:09 PM

thats what i said, 2001 not 2002 Roadster the Z4 replaced the Z3

Bora · 10-27-2003, 09:58 AM

What did you exactly raced? There is no such thing as M3 Roadster. There is however M-Roadster which is based on Z3 (not Z4). M-Roadsters don't get the same 333-340 hp M3 engines. Similar engine but less horsepower.
You might beat or hang with the M-Roadster on a straight highway. But, they will destroy our F-Bodies on a roadcourse (twisties) with better weight, weight distribution and brakes.

FastZinTennessee · 10-27-2003, 10:07 AM

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Originally posted by Bora
But, they will destroy our F-Bodies on a roadcourse (twisties) with better weight, weight distribution and brakes.

Oh god, I was waiting on someone to say that...............

AHHHHHHHhh it's teh twisti3ss!!!!!!!!11