E36 M3 0-60 Times: What's the Real Deal?

Performance and Tuning
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Absolutely, tire performance can vary greatly with temperature. I like to wait for warmer days to take my E36 M3 out for serious runs. It just feels better overall.

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Whatā€™s everyoneā€™s thoughts on throttle control? I find that gentle acceleration works wonders in avoiding wheel spin after launch. Anyone else agree?

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Definitely! Itā€™s all about that balance; too much throttle too soon and youā€™ll just spin out.

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Has anyone tried using launch control or doing any modifications to enhance take-off? Iā€™m curious if it makes an impact on 0-60 times.

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Iā€™ve thought about modding my M3 but worried about reliability. Is a mod-friendly approach really worth it for just a few tenths in 0-60?

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Honestly, if you find joy in it, then yes! For me, improving with mods is part of the fun.

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This whole discussion makes me nostalgic for my E36 days. Sometimes, itā€™s not just the numbersā€”itā€™s the experience behind the wheel that counts most. How many of you feel the same?

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Exactly! Chasing numbers is fun, but the joy of driving is irreplaceable. Did I mention I often just enjoy cruising instead of racing?

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Iā€™ve been tuning my E36 M3 for a while now. With a chip and a lightweight exhaust, I managed to drop my 0-60 time to about 5.2 seconds! Definitely worth it for the increased response.

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That sounds impressive! Which brand of exhaust did you use? Iā€™ve heard good things about the Supersprint.

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Iā€™ve tried a few modifications as well. Adding a performance chip really helps, but Iā€™ve found that weight reduction is crucial. Removing the rear seats made a noticeable difference.

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Iā€™m considering doing that! Did you feel any loss in comfort, or was it minimal?

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The weight reduction does affect comfort a bit, but for performance, itā€™s worth it! Plus, the thrill of faster acceleration is unbeatable.

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I think tuning is essential too. I tuned my E36 with a standalone ECU and dropped my 0-60 to 4.8 seconds. Itā€™s all about finding the right balance.

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Wow, 4.8 seconds? Iā€™d love to see how much of that is from the ECU. Have you noticed any other performance improvements?

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Standalone ECUs sound fascinating! Whatā€™s the learning curve like for tuning compared to stock setups?

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Thatā€™s true! How did you choose your exhaust if sound was a factor? Any recommendations?

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Remember that too many mods can lead to complications. Sometimes simplicity is key!

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I wonder if thereā€™s a sweet spot in modifications where you get the best 0-60 times while maintaining reliability. Any thoughts?

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Finding that balance is tricky! Iā€™ve heard that a modest tune and a good exhaust can yield significant results without sacrificing much reliability.