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Why is the Cab slower then the Coupe?


ArtemisEntreriR34
08-21-2002, 07:36 PM
Why does the M3 Cab hit 0-60 in 5.5 secs with a Pro Driver, and the M3 Coupe hits it in 4.8 secs with a Pro Driver? At first I thought it might be all the gear used to make the top drop and such, but.... with the Corvette coupe, it hits 0-60 in 4.6 with a Pro, and the Rag top hits 60 in exactly the same time as the coupe.

Tony La Selva
08-22-2002, 05:37 PM
Unfortunatly the M3 cab weighs in an extra (approx.) 400 lbs. :(

The corvette convertable does not suffer the weight penalty the M3 does though, that's why the cab and coupe has the same times

ArtemisEntreriR34
08-23-2002, 12:43 AM
:eek: Where does the extra weight come from? :confused: :confused:

Mr_Root
08-27-2002, 09:27 AM
The Cabrio must have more stable and tougher construction. Add auto-roof and worst areadynamics and you will have your second lost. ;)

szechingyu218
11-14-2002, 05:58 PM
TOO BAD THAT I HAVE A M3 E46 CAB :(

BlOOe46
12-11-2002, 07:56 PM
well, i wouldnt say the m3 coupe hits 4.8 seconds, im thinking more like 5.2 seconds; however, u are right, the m3 cab is slower

i think the answer lies in the rigidness of the bodys of both cars, the m3 coupe is definitely a lot more rigid then the cab which means aerodynamic losses wont effect it as much

and i think u should look again with the c5 coupe/convert, because this principle of rigidness in a car's body holds true no matter what ur comparing

szechingyu218
12-13-2002, 02:56 AM
I am looking for some mods on my CAB M3 E46, Like Header or Turbo / SC something like that, but can't find any web sell these, please help....

thx

szechingyu218
12-13-2002, 03:07 AM
I am looking for some mods on my CAB M3 E46, Like Header or Turbo / SC something like that, but can't find any web sell these, please help....

thx

BlOOe46
12-13-2002, 12:23 PM
first mod i would suggest,

find a hardtop:p :D

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