I was racing my friend today, he drives 99 323i auto. NOTE: This race was on roads with no traffic at all and we didn't endanger anybody's life. It was only me and him and our cars.

So from a stop we go upto 80 MPH, I loose.... I lost right from start, he was gone.
Again from a stop upto around 65~70 MPH I loose again...
Third run from 25 MPH upto 80 MPH, I put a car length on him. GOOD..
Forth run from about 20 MPH to 70, I loose again...

I used to pull on him even with 1 passenger with me and he wasn't able to keep up with me on 80+MPH. What is going on with my car? Maintenance isn't an issue. Car is in great running condition, filled with premium chevron every time. Am I doing something wrong or my car is tired?

 

maybe its not because of ur car, but his car been pimped up

 

When was your last tune up?

 

No, its not. the only "mod" he have is, he bought a k&n cone filter and stuck it in place of his stock one...
And he's got those ugly chrome rims too..
About 30K miles and 2 years ago, when I bought this car..

 

I heard that spark plugs can make a noticeable difference - maybe it's that?

 

^ That would be included in the tune up.

 

Like I said tonight, minor things and you'll be good again. Besides, he has a weight and drivetrain advantage off the line.

~Cheers~

 

How was that run with u tonight? I almost got you...

 

Hmm...interesting...

 

You almost had me? You never had me. You never had your car.

~Cheers~

P.S. Anyone else want to continue? We do this on SupraForums all the time, haha.

 

Dirty air intake?

Dirty fuel injectors?

Heavy aftermarket wheels?

 

Classic line from the first Fast & Furious.

 

The 1st one or the most current F&F? I gotta see the movie again!

 

The original when Vin Diesel races Paul Walker for the first time. Paul Walker races with his pink slip and loses. Then you pulls up to the finish line and the car is smoking.

I have seen the movie a ton of times.

 

How about the most recent one, is it as good?

 

It was good.

The first one is still my favorite. Then comes the 4th in second.

 

OK. So I will be doing "major" tuneup tomorrow. I need instructions on how to clean fuel injectors. What kind of spark plugs should I use? I will also change the oil too.


Off Topic question for TexasHonda: I have cooling system problems with my 1997 Accord, its a 2.2 4cyl non-vtec automatic. Problem is when car heats up it will push the coolant into the coolant reservoir, which is normal but it won't suck it back in when needed. Reservoir overflows and coolant just drains through the cap. Thats why car overheats sometimes. (210* F). I have already replaced radiator cap but no avail. Any idea what the problem might be?

If you don't want to post it here you can PM me. Thanks.

 

This is what came out of my car today..



Dirty plugs.

Fuel filter, new air filter and injectors cleaning next..

 

Are you going to get new plugs too?

 

Yea, they are in already. NGK ix iridium.

the bottom one is new..

 

ac delco plugs, maybe thats why your car was slow. instant performance mod! ha

 

replace the radiator cap and make sure there aren't any leaks. hows the thermostat doing?

 

Its OK. The t-stat I bought is the factory spec 180*f one. Now the temp stays between 190-198*F most of the time. I don't know where I went wrong..

 

Did you get everything at your local parts store?

 

List of everything that you replaced?

 

I have only replaced spark plugs so far. I was going to do fuel filter and clean injectors today but I hurt my right hand (thumb) last night. I am right handed so I guess I gotta wait for few days to start again..

Even taking a piss is freaking challenge...

 

Feel any difference after replacing the spark plugs?

 

So I have decided that I am done with this intake I have. I am putting my stock intake back in with K&N filter. MPG > Power...


With this..

 

Sweet.

 

should get some new plug wires while your at it....

 

I got 3.2 so I got coil packs..

 

check everything that has to do with preventive maintenance

 

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