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scoopz · 29th August 2008, 03:12

I did exactly that with my completely stock M5 earlier this month,
standing start over 1-mile. I had C A Automotive (UK) remove the limiter on the car but otherwise I was completely stock. The limiter used to kick in at 171mph on the HUD, about 165mph GPS.

There's a thread complete with photos and results here:
Fighting Torque 2008

The 1 mile had been reduced to 7/8ths mile due to damaged cables and my official speed was 168.6mph but I had a GPS data logger onboard which logged my vmax as 175.2mph (about ~182mph on the HUD) but this was after the 7/8ths finish line. The runway was 2 miles long so I kept on it for a short while but not too long:

I was using my launch control on the day which really did help me get off the line as quick as possible but if you've got the crippled US Launch control I'd suggest getting to grips with the mash-the-throttle method.

My results from the day HERE but bear in mind many of the cars above/below me were highly modified, some 996TT running 650bhp, CLS55AMG @650bhp, Supras at 55bhp, etc

I wouldn't even give entering another thought, jump on it and book it you'll have an absolutely amazing day and get to test your car at high speeds in a safe environment.

NOTE - If you've not done so already, make sure you remove your limiter!

29th August 2008, 03:12	#3 (permalink)
scoopz Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cheshire, UK Age: 28 Posts: 869 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 173 Thanked 191 Times in 80 Posts	I did exactly that with my completely stock M5 earlier this month, standing start over 1-mile. I had C A Automotive (UK) remove the limiter on the car but otherwise I was completely stock. The limiter used to kick in at 171mph on the HUD, about 165mph GPS. There's a thread complete with photos and results here: Fighting Torque 2008 The 1 mile had been reduced to 7/8ths mile due to damaged cables and my official speed was 168.6mph but I had a GPS data logger onboard which logged my vmax as 175.2mph (about ~182mph on the HUD) but this was after the 7/8ths finish line. The runway was 2 miles long so I kept on it for a short while but not too long: I was using my launch control on the day which really did help me get off the line as quick as possible but if you've got the crippled US Launch control I'd suggest getting to grips with the mash-the-throttle method. My results from the day HERE but bear in mind many of the cars above/below me were highly modified, some 996TT running 650bhp, CLS55AMG @650bhp, Supras at 55bhp, etc I wouldn't even give entering another thought, jump on it and book it you'll have an absolutely amazing day and get to test your car at high speeds in a safe environment. NOTE - If you've not done so already, make sure you remove your limiter! __________________ 2005-12 E60 M5 :: Silverstone :: Silverstone Full Perforated Delimited :: Twin rear screens + PS2 + DVD :: Origin B2+laser detect :: Pentagon Security Glass Photos from my Nürburgring Trip and other random photos available on my website: www.scoopz.com :: blog.scoopz.com Last edited by scoopz; 29th August 2008 at 03:15.