First time Drag Racing! with vids and photos

arobase · 07-30-2011, 02:04 PM

So I took my barely month old, barely broken in, stock (as of now) 2012 135 M Sport to the local drag strip here in Atlanta. What a blast!

Only 2 other bimmers there, an M3 and a 535 both very far from stock and very fast!

Lots and lots of Mustangs.

Many people wanted to talk to me about the car AFTER I ran it.

First run, lined up against a mustang (in vid below). It was sad. I walked away from him, much to mine and his surprise, as afterwards he pulled up to me and remarked, "That little beauty hauls ass!"
"Thanks, it's stock" I replied
He shook his head, "Well it sure is fast!"

Next couple of runs I flubbed the launch and did not do as well.

Last run though was about as perfect as I could hope for. 13.4s at 102.77mph

Had a great time.

I really was surprised at the reactions from other people as I had no idea what to expect. See vids and photos below.

My buddy shot the first 2 on his iPhone from the stands. The last is HERO mount.

Got a late start on this one as well. But still a good run!

JimmyT · 07-31-2011, 05:47 AM

Great runs and a great time! I'm going on 12 august with the local BMW CCA and am really looking forward to it!

tzsgti · 07-31-2011, 07:34 PM

Nice times!!

How did you launch? Did you use Launch Control? Did you leave it in sport and let it shift on its own?

arobase · 07-31-2011, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by tzsgti

Nice times!!

How did you launch? Did you use Launch Control? Did you leave it in sport and let it shift on its own?

I did use launch control for the best run. Once in LC mode a flag appears on the display. Pretty cool! I just kept the gas floored until the finish line per instructions. Does make me feel kind of passive though, like a passenger. But my other really good run, 13.55s was me shifting with DCT in sport mode.

Can't wait to see how much it improves after Alpina SW upgrade, cold air intake, and exhaust. Coming soon!

Raptorbh12 · 08-07-2011, 05:26 PM

nice runs.
What was your 60ft time for the non-launch controlled runs?
Im sure thats where the big difference is.

07-30-2011, 02:04 PM	#1
arobase New Member 3 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2004 x3, 2010 328i, 2012 135M, Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	First time Drag Racing! with vids and photos So I took my barely month old, barely broken in, stock (as of now) 2012 135 M Sport to the local drag strip here in Atlanta. What a blast! Only 2 other bimmers there, an M3 and a 535 both very far from stock and very fast! Lots and lots of Mustangs. Many people wanted to talk to me about the car AFTER I ran it. First run, lined up against a mustang (in vid below). It was sad. I walked away from him, much to mine and his surprise, as afterwards he pulled up to me and remarked, "That little beauty hauls ass!" "Thanks, it's stock" I replied He shook his head, "Well it sure is fast!" Next couple of runs I flubbed the launch and did not do as well. Last run though was about as perfect as I could hope for. 13.4s at 102.77mph Had a great time. I really was surprised at the reactions from other people as I had no idea what to expect. See vids and photos below. My buddy shot the first 2 on his iPhone from the stands. The last is HERO mount. Got a late start on this one as well. But still a good run! Attached Images
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07-31-2011, 05:47 AM	#2
JimmyT Redneck Engineer 18 Rep 435 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington iTrader: (0)	Great runs and a great time! I'm going on 12 august with the local BMW CCA and am really looking forward to it! __________________
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tzsgti Private First Class 16 Rep 155 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Nice times!! How did you launch? Did you use Launch Control? Did you leave it in sport and let it shift on its own? __________________ Current: 2015 BMW M3 Past: 2013 Porsche 911 C2 2011 BMW 135i
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08-07-2011, 05:26 PM	#5
Raptorbh12 New Member 5 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 135i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Pensacola FL iTrader: (0)	nice runs. What was your 60ft time for the non-launch controlled runs? Im sure thats where the big difference is.
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