11-10-2004, 12:19 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Southlake,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: BDR #42, 425HP 347 - NASA TX, CMC #55 Mustang Road Racer - Legends 37' Chevy Coupe #43 Oval Racer - Honda CRF450R(I'm afraid to race it), 95' Black Lighting Daily Scooter
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Originally posted by Excaliber
I don't know a lot about BDR's but it DOES appear a "standard" issue comes with an open differential. Now anybody thats been on the track knows how frustrating it can be to put the power down in a car like that, impossible!
Standard issue would also be a one to one trans, no way that trans and a 3.93 rear gear can do 130 mph, impossible!
So I would HAVE to conclude Docs very nice and well sorted car includes some important BDR options. I wonder if the car also includes the $4000 up-graded suspension?
...just trying to get info on the specs on Docs car, thats all.
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The BDR comes with a standard E36 BMW 3.10 differential. It's an 80/20 unit that actually does put power down better than most think it does. The car mentioned has a 3.93 upgrade that runs $600.
No, it does not have the M3 upgrade which only contributes to lap times by way of brakes. Most of the package is just HD.
Reg uses Tremec 3550's and the car WILL do 130 mph with that tranny and the gear mentioned. The Tremec 5th is a true OD.
The car is also equiped with the same Gabriel shocks that are standard on all cars.
I can only say that the BDRs are very smooth and handle exeptionally well in stock form. I upgraded my car to the 3.91 but not due to a traction issue. 3.10 just wasn't my game. I turn very good lap times everywhere I go and it still rides on 15" T/A's. I also toss the keys to anyone who wants to drive it and the results are always the same. "Wow, I wish mine drove like that"
If the origional post was that an SPF wiped a BDR's whistle, you wouldn't have heard from 1/2 of the thread contributors. These cars will continue to provide fuel for this type of post, and in time, it too will earn respect for what it is, a great handling car. Until then, every post of this kind will be met with sceptisism and accusations of being a "ringer." Which is OK, it gives guys a reason to get their butts back out to the track and do it again.
I only wish more guys would participate in track days.
Boudy
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