How fast are those damn things? I couldn't catch up to it until third gear. Given the fact that my clutch needs to be replaced and the latest "best" G-tech run was 5.95 sec in 0-60, how fast are those mofos?

Are they stick shift? It chirped the second gear.

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'98 Dakar Yellow ///M3
Surprise @ Forums atwww.BMWExperience.com
0-60 5.53 sec G-Tech
Picture here

 

automatics and the 2001 have been boosted to 390 HP

 

They only come as automatic trans.

But they're fast stock, that's for sure. I've seen them dip into the 13's without any mods. If you run into a Lightning with a pulley swap on its supercharger, you can forget it.

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99 M3
dead CL-S

Tom2: The Voice Of Reason and Captain of the Bullshit Police.

 

Can an automatic 'chirp'?!?!? I guess I was totally outta my place when I raced him. Thought it was a truck so why not? Put me in my place

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'98 Dakar Yellow ///M3
Surprise @ Forums atwww.BMWExperience.com
0-60 5.53 sec G-Tech
Picture here

 

Yeah, of course. Hell, even the CL-S can occasionally chirp second gear.

The Lightning is very strong off the line, due to its torque/traction/automatic tranny.

If you want to tangle with one in the future, try getting him from a roll.



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99 M3
dead CL-S

Tom2: The Voice Of Reason and Captain of the Bullshit Police.

 

Hee hee hee...(sorry, no offense, but I gotta giggle when a "truck" cleans an unsuspecting clock).

You went against one of the biggest "sleepers" on the planet. They are all automatics and they come standard with a 385hp Supercharged 5 litre V8, heavily beefed up drivetrain and low restriction exhaust. It takes very little work and you've easily got over 400hp going in a frame that doesn't weigh that much more than a standard sedan. I had the chance to drive a demo for a week and had no problem keeping pace with newer Vettes and SS/WS6 F-bodies.

Advice: Don't mess with them...they'll eat your lunch.

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2001 CL Type S, Nighthawk Black, Parchment Interior, Non-Nav, Rear Wing, Tint

 

my friends dad just got a 2001 and put a smaller blower pulley on it, thing puts out a little over 410-420 he said. That bitch is mean!

 

But what about in the twisties?! LOL!

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CL-S #22,299 Black/Parchment/Nav, spoiler, door & fender guards, wood trim, PIAA 9005, Polarg M6, V1 w/remote, trunk & winter mats, no headers, no sway bars, no springs, no CAI, no money! (but I got a nice new kitchen!)

 

actually, they are unbelievably handling cars. He took me for a ride up through the local twisties and all i can say is That back end stuck like a sports car.

 

Maybe so, but they'll have NO chance against an M3.



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99 M3
dead CL-S

Tom2: The Voice Of Reason and Captain of the Bullshit Police.

 

you won't know till you put one next to ya

 

That SOB took my lunch, ate it, threw it up and then asked for more! I learned my lesson once! No more racing anything that says "SVT" on the back.

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'98 Dakar Yellow ///M3
Surprise @ Forums atwww.BMWExperience.com
0-60 5.53 sec G-Tech
Picture here

 

Okay, that's it, I'm going Lightning hunting tonight. Now if I can just find one that's willing to blast through the mountains with me........


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99 M3
dead CL-S

Tom2: The Voice Of Reason and Captain of the Bullshit Police.

 

Seems like it's time for you to get teh Dinan SC for your car and find that guy again..

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2001 Cl-S Black on Black with Navigation
Black Tint all around (15%~45%)
Weapon-R Dragon Filter
Weapon-R Coil-Overs
Koni Adjustable Struts
Comptech Sway Bars
Comptech Headers (hehehe...I got something for you drchang!!)
14.698 @95.977mph....Sears Point Raceway.I think I need a Level 10 Torque Converter!!
Yes, I know I'm going to hell for wasting gas on Civics....

 

Hmmm.... You really don't have to worry about SVT Contours. They're slow. And you'll soon start seeing SVT Focuses. No need to worry about them either.....

Just watch out for the Cobra and Lightning. Just as a side note: Those two vehicles run neck and neck with each other in a straight line. As far as handling, the Cobra will leave the Lightning in its dust.


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99 M3
dead CL-S

Tom2: The Voice Of Reason and Captain of the Bullshit Police.

 

That's one of the reasons I still want an SVT Mustang. Still has that "american car" stigma over it but it's a pretty awesome car.

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2001 Silver CL-S

 

i think the lightnings got the cobra AND the m3 in the plywood carrying department though.

 

The 2001 Ford Lightning does 0-60 in 5.8 and the 1/4 mile in 13.9.

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2001 Acura 3.2CL Type-S
Black, Ebony, Navi
- Splash guards
- Wheel locks
- PIAA 19169 road lamps
- Weapon-R intake w/K&N
- Comptech Springs
- Comptech Sways
- Neuspeed Strut Tower
- Neuspeed Lower Tie Bar
- De-Badged rear
- Tint all around
- RAZO Shift Knob

 

Unless it's some dumbass with a v6 mustang who put the svt badge one it.



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Looks like I am going to have to carjack my CL-S

 

I know someone with a 2001 Lightning, with the new clear rear lights, new wheels....its very fast, the 01 has 380hp stock- do a little induction work, and your pushing 390hp.

[This message has been edited by Beltfed (edited 05-29-2001).]

 

And most mags have the 98 M3 listed at 0-60 in 5.5 and the 1/4 mile in 14.0

Stock to stock, it should be a very close match.



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99 M3
dead CL-S

Tom2: The Voice Of Reason and Captain of the Bullshit Police.

 

mags have been turning out shitty numbers in the SVT's because of traction issues. There isn't much weight holding those rear tires down

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type S killer; except for mike's car

 

I have a "de-modification" on my car. Bad clutch. Don't want to replace it, might as well pass on the "good" clutch to the next buyer.

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'98 Dakar Yellow ///M3
Surprise @ Forums atwww.BMWExperience.com
0-60 5.53 sec G-Tech
Picture here

 

People talk so much crap about Ford Products you guys amaze me!, but thanks for giving credit where credit is due! I have been racing Ford cars for over ten years now. When I bracket raced we always used automatic trans because of consistent times speeds. Just because it's a truck with an automatic trans doesn't mean it's slow. For the record, these guys with the Ford Lightings only have to change their pulley to a 9 psi pulley, add a PRO - M Mass air unit, and a custom computer chip to add another 90 - 100 torque/horsepower to the wheels. Call Ford what you want...i.e. found on road dead, or _uck over rebuilt Dodge, or whatever but it beat your BMW! BMW = Biggest Mechanical Waste(to be taken lightly). P.S. I leased a M3 at one time, so I know they handle awesome.

 

Those trucks are FAST! Nice too with some chrome wheels. I thought about getting one, but couldn't really see myself in a standard cab truck with a plain interior.

 

The newest Lightning has 380hp/450torque. I wouldn't fsck with it.
Bad news. And they look darn good... for a truck.

-J

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2001 CL-S Aegean Blue/black interior spoiler, wheel locks, no-navi
Stock for now.
50% tint sides, 35% back.

 

Back when I drove an F150 (99) I had the 5.4L in it, but normally aspirated. I was "messing around" with a Lightning in traffic on the interstate. At about 65mph, he punched it, it downshifted and BARKED and left me sitting!

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01 CL-S San Marino Red/Black, K&N drop in, no nav, rear wing, otherwise stock thus far, has an appetite for Bavarian cars.

 

This is funny. I happened upon a Lightning this weekend. I was alongside him at a stoplight and didn't pay much attention - it was a truck! We took off from the light and I wasn't really racing, just got on it a little - he must of heard the CAI and was curious. We were goin like 30mph he got alongside me and nailed it, chirped out, and even though this caught me by surprise and I wasn't even feeling him, he pulled away sooo fast and loud!!! I was sooo glad I didn't mess.

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01 CL TYPE S: BLK/EBONY, NAVI, AEM CAI, SITTING ON MASITALY SAGITTA 18'S W/ NITTO 555 235-40-18'S AND EIBACH SPORT SPRINGS.

 

Should have been in your budies 750il with the Nitros.. or the viper

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01- Acura CL silver 3.2-s
20% tint 35%front window
Bose Mods.. Mod's to come headers and springs

[This message has been edited by sigs21 (edited 06-15-2001).]

 

LOL! I was going to mention that one, hehehe...

 

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- The sum of the intelligence on the planet is a constant; the population is growing.

01 Type-S
Satin Silver/Ebony
Dunlop SP5000 215/50/17
Navigation-Spoiler-Muds-Wheel locks-35% Tint-PIAA wedges-V1 and remote

 

Just don't race him downhill. He will beat you too the bottom. By rolling down the mountainside.

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- The sum of the intelligence on the planet is a constant; the population is growing.

01 Type-S
Satin Silver/Ebony
Dunlop SP5000 215/50/17
Navigation-Spoiler-Muds-Wheel locks-35% Tint-PIAA wedges-V1 and remote

 

Here is a quote from Motor Trend....
NEVER UNDER ESTIMATE YOUR OPPONENT
Acceleration, sec
0-30 mph 2.1
0-40 mph 2.9
0-50 mph 4.2
0-60 mph 5.6
0-70 mph 7.2
0-80 mph 9.3
0-90 mph 12.1
Standing quarter mile, sec/mph 14.1/96.5
Braking, 60-0 mph, ft 131
Horsepower, hp @ rpm, SAE net 360 @ 4750
Torque, lb-ft @ rpm, SAE net 440 @ 3000


Click below for the full article:

http://www.motortrend.com/june99/ford/ford_svt_f.html

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'01 CL Type-S (no navi)
*Tafetta White
*Parchment Interior

• Comptech Header
• Comptech Exhaust
• Comptech Springs
• AEM CAI W/Bypass Valve
• Polarg M6 Road Lamps

[This message has been edited by SFLA_Type-S (edited 05-29-2001).]

[This message has been edited by SFLA_Type-S (edited 05-29-2001).]

 

...let me say this i made the mistake before and posted ot do a search if you want...im told the factory i.e. svt numbers are tame because of the recent suite over the '98 cobra hense i've heard more like 4.8 0-60 and it felt like it...the motor trend said it best... the lightning will leap out of the whole and bite your ASS it was like i wasnt even racing and to make matters worse i was taunting him before we caught the light...i knew it was SVT but just like you i said how fast can a pick up be???LOL wont make that mistake agiand until i get the xephyer header ecu/syncivic 3.5 upgrade then it's revenge time baby!


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'01 3.2 CL typeS
H&R o.e.'s 1.0/1.0
AEM cold air w/bypass
---PIAA 19224----
satin silver metalic
Llumar platinum plus
tint 20% all around
kill list
ITR.'98gt,GTP,contour SVT
GS-R,87 GT,supra...and more to come
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'98 ACCORD V-6 sedan
16" coupe wheels
215/55/16 nitto's
20% smoke titanium
black chrome kit

 

FYI- Any 3rd Gen F-Body can chirp 2nd to 3rd and spin 1st to 2nd. Yes, in an auto. I have seen a lightening run into the low 13s on drag radials.

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2001 3.2CL Type-S
Bone Stock

 

welcome new guy

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'01 3.2 CL typeS
H&R o.e.'s 1.0/1.0
AEM cold air w/bypass
---PIAA 19224----
satin silver metalic
Llumar platinum plus
tint 20% all around
kill list
ITR.'98gt,GTP,contour SVT
GS-R,87 GT,supra...and more to come
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'98 ACCORD V-6 sedan
16" coupe wheels
215/55/16 nitto's
20% smoke titanium
black chrome kit

 

Watch it now Tom. Leave the mag racing to me.

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Gabriel
CL Type S
Mag Racer #1

 

Hehehe, those trucks haul ass...Anyways, another sleeper truck i remember was the GMC cyclone and typhoon what those things run. Do you think this truck can match the lightning?

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1990Si
2001CL-S

 

Now those two kicked ass! They both did around 4.9 seconds 0-60. There's not much out there under a Vette that could touch it in that range. Once you get above that though, the Lightning will probably eat it because it's set up with more HP which will help out the top end. But off the line.......watch out!

 

Yeah I can even spin first into second and chirp 2-3 in my dad's '97 Z28.

-J

I so wanted a brand new Lightning... but it's still a damned truck. The woman loves the CL-S luxury and all.

-J

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2001 CL-S Aegean Blue/black interior spoiler, wheel locks, no-navi
Stock for now.
50% tint sides, 35% back.