Took my E90 to redline

"AM3R shamefully returns " (am3rshamefullyreturns) 02/07/2015 at 00:24 • Filed to: None

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While doing some friendly pulls with my friends E39 540i M-sport. The noise was amazing, and his car has a muffler delete so all that naturally aspirated BMW noise was just amazing.

 V8 Rustler > AM3R shamefully returns 02/07/2015 at 00:28

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I don't like pushing my V6 Mustang to the redline, the engine sounds and vibrates like if it is going to explode.

AM3R shamefully returns >  V8 Rustler 02/07/2015 at 00:34

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that's what I like about the inline 6, it just stays smooth and starts pulling.

CPT Speedbump >  V8 Rustler 02/07/2015 at 00:35

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What year of Mustang? O.o I redline my Z all the time, no problems at all. Though people do often raise the redline is Z33's because the motor can handle more.

 V8 Rustler > AM3R shamefully returns 02/07/2015 at 00:43

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BMW I6 are awesome. I've driven an 130i and M235i, and the engines loved to rev.

AM3R shamefully returns >  V8 Rustler 02/07/2015 at 00:45

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I really wanna give the m235i a shot, after watching the auto week comparison between an E46 M3 CSL and an m235i (they got the exact same lap times) I've been really interested in trying one out.

 V8 Rustler > CPT Speedbump 02/07/2015 at 00:47

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It's a 1998 V6 Mustang. That engine is a PoS when it comes to high revving. Hell, redline is at like @4.5K. It does have good low end torque.

On the other hand, my 2013 5.0 loves to rev, and keeps pulling all across the rev range.

HammerheadFistpunch > AM3R shamefully returns 02/07/2015 at 00:53

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I take my land cruiser to the redline from time to time... it hates it. I guess there is more to it than just being an i6

 V8 Rustler > AM3R shamefully returns 02/07/2015 at 01:00

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I got to drive one when I went with a friend (OkCars- 22k Crossroads) to a BMW dealership to see the M235i in the showroom. We were just seeing the car, and a BMW salesman showed up and told us if we liked the car. We started talking with him about stuff like engine, turbo, suspension, and he knew a lot, something not common. He then offered us a test drive, even though I told him I had no intent of buying it.

During the test drive he told me that I was allowed to floor it whenever I wanted.

That car is an incredible machine.

CPT Speedbump >  V8 Rustler 02/07/2015 at 01:04

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Well its a 1998, their's your problems lmao. They redline at 4.5? Lmao, my variable valve timing only starts to really kick in around 4.5 :P I'd imagine a 13 would like to rev, haha. Come to think of it I've heard one of my friends V6 Stang's of the same generation make some funny noises at high rpm's. Though he also drives the hell out of it constantly.

citizennick > AM3R shamefully returns 02/07/2015 at 01:25

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I miss my S54 ):

gergey - Wishes vette was Datsun >  V8 Rustler 02/07/2015 at 02:17

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I don't go past 5k in my 350Z, it sounds best between 4-5k and I don't want to put too much stress on it

j.davism5 > AM3R shamefully returns 02/07/2015 at 07:23

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I have an 01 E39 m5, I did the muffler delete last week. Fucking. Awesome.

NinetyQ > AM3R shamefully returns 02/07/2015 at 08:33

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Redline is fun! I recorded a couple of redline shifts in my old Audi 90 Quattro 20V. 5-cylindery goodness!

superdave847 > AM3R shamefully returns 02/07/2015 at 08:41

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Did you mean "E39" in the headline?

I regularly take my 335 to redline.

Jonathan Harper > AM3R shamefully returns 02/07/2015 at 08:44

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in lieu of a real test drive, come for a ride with me! ;)

AM3R shamefully returns > superdave847 02/07/2015 at 08:45

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no, I was in my E90, my friend was in his E39. I just didn't have any good E90 pictures on my phone.

AM3R shamefully returns > HammerheadFistpunch 02/07/2015 at 08:46

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haha, the land cruiser is probably much more fun with torque down low.

superdave847 > AM3R shamefully returns 02/07/2015 at 08:47

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Got it. So 2 cars were involved. I missed that. What's your E90?

AM3R shamefully returns > NinetyQ 02/07/2015 at 08:47

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nice! Always fun to stretch your cars legs.

AM3R shamefully returns > superdave847 02/07/2015 at 08:48

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328i. Tracking down a PE to buy right now, it's too quiet!

AM3R shamefully returns > j.davism5 02/07/2015 at 08:49

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ugh the S62 is amazing, enjoy it!!

AM3R shamefully returns > citizennick 02/07/2015 at 08:49

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I'm currently working on bringing some s54 into my life ;)

AM3R shamefully returns > Jonathan Harper 02/07/2015 at 17:10

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makes me want to test drive one even more!

j.davism5 > AM3R shamefully returns 02/07/2015 at 17:34

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I love the engine...in use until 2013 in Daytona Prototypes. dry sump away from a full race engine. They will bury me in this car.

AM3R shamefully returns > j.davism5 02/07/2015 at 17:37

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I always think about picking up an e46 M3 and an e39 M5. Both really aren't THAT bad to maintain, and both have amazing engines.

j.davism5 > AM3R shamefully returns 02/07/2015 at 18:15

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Late model E39 is reliable, and Youtube is full of videos about doing the important stuff yourself. Overall, it's a pretty trustworthy car to own. I can highly recommend.Also, very easy to control sideways.

AM3R shamefully returns > j.davism5 02/07/2015 at 18:19

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Yeah, for around $30k I can have a nice E46 M3 and a nice E39 M5. What a stable haha. The forums have also pretty much covered every DIY imaginable too, so nothing is impossible if you have enough willpower.

j.davism5 > AM3R shamefully returns 02/07/2015 at 18:22

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My kingdom for U.S pricing...A used late model m5 like mine still fetches around 40k AUD, E46 m3 fetches 35K AUD. the exchange at the moment is approx 78cents, but up until late last year, we were at parity with the USD.

AM3R shamefully returns > j.davism5 02/07/2015 at 18:32

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Woah! Makes me realize how lucky I am. There are some great deals to be had if you search forums, etc. At least you guys have more RWD V8 manual sedan choices!