Calling all european car owners...

If you have one post up what it is on this thread. If not you're still welcome to discuss your experiences and dreams about European cars in this forum.

If you have friends that drive euro cars but aren't using spartanburgracing.com invite them over.

ZA

I've got a 325i 2002 bmw

--Natasha

dont forget the handling package

Thank you chris...and yes with the handling/sports/suspension package.

--Natasha

I love the BMW headlights.

That's a bad ass car. I've been looking at the newest line of 3 series' recently in my search for a new car. I've spent a good deal of time driving a 528i and some time driving a 740i sport both of which I like but are larger than i'd want for my own car.

Do you like it?

Heck yes I love it! It handles beautifully, has the smoothest ride, and is much lighter than a 5 or 7 series.  Sometimes I would like it to feel the road a bit more, because you can get up to 100mph and still feel like your'e gliding.  This one is a bit better about it than one w/out the extra package because of the suspension and low profile tires that come stock.  I really like the steptronic adaptive transmission too as far as automatics go, but lol I've never had a manual.

--Natasha

Yeah I know what you mean about the whole glide thing, it can get scary when you look down and realize you doing well over 100.  The steptronic stuff is fun, i'd rather have manual on ours but that just didn't happen. We have the steptronic/manumatic sport shift system in the 7, and it is pretty cool to run a BMW V8 up to the redline.

As far as I an remember i've never even driven a 3 before, I guess I should to see how it compares to the 5 and 7.

does anyone like vw's?
I drive a 2001 jetta wolfsburg edition.
Its nice!!

I dont know much about it.  Whats it got?

my momma almost bought one.  they seem pretty cool.  they have the 1.8L turbo engine, sport suspension, 5 speed, and i think its a little lighter.  have i missed anything?

well my vw doesn't have much.

wolfsburg edition
black
16" alloy wheels
5 speed manual
150 hp (factory)
1.8 turbo
20 valves
v4
ASR
goes up to 160 mph.http://C:/MyDocuments/myFiles/MyPictures/front1.jpg

In a magazine they compared the vr6, with this one and they are pretty much as fast, except that the vr6 uses more fuel.
So i guess is worth buying this one instead... *
The 2002 are better, they have 180hp and 17" alloy wheels.http://C:/MyDocuments/myFiles/MyPictures/front1.jpg

hmm...cool  Whats it run in the 1/8?

a chip from Neuspeed (http://www.neuspeed.com) will make a big difference.  they are supposed to give like 40-50 hp gains.  you might want to check that out.  and being turbo, a nice big exaust will make quite a difference.  

good tuning...

160mph with 150 hp???
what is the weight and drag coefficient of the car?

or is that just what it registers?!?

that is just what it registers.
I dont know if it will make it ...http://www.spartanburgracing.com/pics/front1.jpg

V-6 mustangs register 85 but they can't get nowhere near 70 &nbsp;<img src="http://www.spartanburgracing.com/cgi-bin/ikonboard/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':D'>

Your top speed is probably around 135-145, if not governed at a lower speed

The 94-98 V-6 mustangs register 120 and the fuel cutoff is 110mph.

well the fastest i have gone in my car is 110mph so i really dont know.
http://www.spartanburgracing.com/pics/front1.jpg

the car looks really good...

ooops, forgot to log in. &nbsp;it would look much better if it were lowered a few inches though and get some bilsteins. &nbsp;get a nice big rear anti roll bar, and youve got once hell of an autox car! <img src="http://www.spartanburgracing.com/cgi-bin/ikonboard/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

Yeah im working on that.... Everything is so expensive for this car though!
I really dont care much about the looks right now i wanna get the engine &nbsp;ready first.
I already asked about the neuspeed chip and it is going to cost about $345.00

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Uglymexican19 @ Jan. 31 2002,11:04)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">well the fastest i have gone in my car is 110mph so i really dont know.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Light Weight

wanna know about a jetta wolfsburg.....?

MSRP: $19,450
Destination Charges: $550
MPG: City / Hwy 25/31
Horsepower: 150@ 5700

Capacity
Cargo Volume: (EPA/Mfr) 13/13.0
Fuel Capacity: 14.5
Tow Package: (Std/Max) NR/NR
Seating: 5
Pass. Vol.: 86.9

Engine
Type: 1.8L I4
Displacement: 1781/109
Valves: 20
Torque: 155@1950
Fuel System: SEFI
Transmission: 5 Speed Manual
Fuel Economy: 25/31


Exterior
Curb Weight: (MT/AT) 2952/NA
Weight Dist.: (Fr-Aft) NL/NL-NA/NA
Wheelbase: 98.9
Length: 172.3
Width: 68.3
Height: 56.9

Steering
Steering Diam.: (Curb) 32.8/32.8
Drive Type: FR/FWD
Brakes (Fr/Rr): Disc/Disc
Steering: R&amp;P
Suspension: Ind/Semi
Tires: 205/55R16


Interior
Head Room: (Fr/Rr) 38.6/36.9
Leg Room: (Fr/Rr) 41.5/33.5
Shoulder Room: (Ft/Rr) 53.7/52.5
Hip Room: (Ft/Rr) NL/NL

Warranty
Basic: (Months/Miles) 24/24000
Powertrain: (Months/Miles) 120/100000
Rust: (Months/Miles) 144/Unlimited

I cant find any performance #'s, but the vr6 and the wolfsburg aren't the same, in terms of power.

Base Price: $19,950
Dealer Invoice: $18,164
Destination Charge: $550
Package Required: No

Engine and Transmission
Type: 2.8L V6
Displacement (cc/ci): 2792/170
Valves: 12
Horsepower: 174@5800
Torque: 181@3200
Fuel System: SEFI
Transmission: Manual OD
Fuel Economy
(City/Hwy): 19/28 mpg

Major Standard Features
Air Conditioning, Driver Air Bag, Passenger Air Bag, Anti-Lock Brakes, Anti-Theft Vehicle, Cruise Control, Rear Defogger, Keyless Entry/Unlock, Power Locks, Power Mirrors, Heated Side Mirrors, Power Steering, Power Windows, AM/FM Radio, Cassette, Anti-Theft Radio, Second Row Folding Seat, Tachometer, Tilt Steering, Traction Control. &nbsp;

Steering, Suspension, Brakes
Steer Diameter (Curb): 35.8/35.8
Engine Locat./Drive: FR/FWD
Brakes (Fr/Rr): Disc/Disc
Steering: R&amp;P
Suspension (Fr/Rr): Ind/Semi
Tires: 195/65R15

clint what do u mean by light weight.
and of course they are not the same vr6 and wolfsburg edition.
So is my car any good or what are yall trying to say!!!!

No no i'm not bashing your car, i just find it kinda hard to believe that it can go 160mph with 150hp. &nbsp;I'm sure with a turbo or something extra you can get pretty close <img src="http://www.spartanburgracing.com/cgi-bin/ikonboard/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'> &nbsp;Very few cars can make it to 160. &nbsp;Power, weight, and aerodynamics are the 3 main factors in deciding top speed. &nbsp;Power isn't really there, aerodynamics are good, like most VWs it should weigh pretty light.

In my opinion the Jettas are a very good all around car. &nbsp;Nothing to buy STRICTLY for drag racing or curves, but has a happy median. &nbsp;Not to mention rock solid construction and good reliability. &nbsp;Cool car <img src="http://www.spartanburgracing.com/cgi-bin/ikonboard/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'> &nbsp;Hop over to www.hightach.com, they might know a bit more about it than i do

I never said that it makes it to 160mph because i have not done it. That is what it registers, oh by the way i do have turbo.

I said that you were a light weight.....jonathan, not clint. &nbsp;umm, i said it beacause you have only been 110 mph....which isnt' that incredibly fast....i've got a story from earlier tonight, i'm gonna post it in the kills section.