E46 M3 vs......

aztechnology · 1 Jun 2006 at 11:12

Steve said:
how could I win danm it

You can't.. There is a reason why farmers plough fields with tractors, and not M3's

kippermitten · 1 Jun 2006 at 11:44

Tractor wins - flawless victory methinks!

Big Roy - c. 3500 lBs of torque!

divine` · 1 Jun 2006 at 11:56

gord said:
Twas int carpark next to Zepler [IT Building by the banks]... same thrown up colour and all...

I'd imagine it's the one that i've seen about a few times before.

Not seen it in the Uni before mind.

Morba · 1 Jun 2006 at 18:29

aztechnology said:
You can't.. There is a reason why farmers plough fields with tractors, and not M3's

thats the first thing i thought

excellent thread tho steve, i like your thinking

Steve · 1 Jun 2006 at 18:39

gord said:
OT: Your yellow M3 wasnt in Southampton today was it?

No, there is more than one, although none with the incorrect coloured shark fin

I still would like to know the definative reason for the tractor wining and what I would have to change to win.

It was brought up today (yup we are still discussing it at work) what if both vehicals had cogs for wheels (same size as their respective normal wheels) and were running on toothed tracks to give both infinite grip?

Surely then I would win as traction is my current downfall?

Gilly · 1 Jun 2006 at 18:42

I'd say it was weight that was your downfall.

Oracle · 1 Jun 2006 at 18:53

weight (as mass/stationery down force) and traction plus gearing are the main reasons (definitive reasons) as to why you would loose.

Not too dis-similar, but think about a lorry rig. Take the trailer off and those trucks (having more grip due to more wheels, etc) can show a clean pair of heels to a lot of vehicles upto 50mph

Steve · 1 Jun 2006 at 19:14

so another 600kgs needed in the M3 to level that our

gord · 1 Jun 2006 at 20:32

Steve said:
so another 600kgs needed in the M3 to level that our

Concrete the innards... 2 tonnes should just about do it.

6thElement · 1 Jun 2006 at 20:32

Add a wood burning stove too.

playworker · 1 Jun 2006 at 21:28

Think about what RPM your peak torque is at then imagine how your clutch will feel trying to grip the flywheel spinning at that rpm while it's stationary

The tractor will develop peak torque at a lot lower rpm, the clutch will be very powerful and possibly encased in oil, add to that the gearing, the huge wheels and it wins every time!

Steve · 1 Jun 2006 at 21:31

so concrete in the back (plus wood burning stove, bookcase and comfy chairs) uber clutch and I am there

M3s rule!!!!!!

Mic · 1 Jun 2006 at 21:39

Steve said:
so concrete in the back (plus wood burning stove, bookcase and comfy chairs) uber clutch and I am there

M3s rule!!!!!!

Id say you brake your a driveshaft/gear/something even trying it.

Steve · 1 Jun 2006 at 21:53

Mic said:
Id say you brake your a driveshaft/gear/something even trying it.

even taking into account the stove?

Jonnycoupe · 1 Jun 2006 at 22:03

Steve said:
No, there is more than one, although none with the incorrect coloured shark fin

I still would like to know the definative reason for the tractor wining and what I would have to change to win.

It was brought up today (yup we are still discussing it at work) what if both vehicals had cogs for wheels (same size as their respective normal wheels) and were running on toothed tracks to give both infinite grip?

Surely then I would win as traction is my current downfall?

Then its a battle of the clutches slipping the torque in, its not like the engine would be running at its max output, that would mean clutch fully engaged and full throttle, at this point the engine would have already stalled anyway.

Worth noting here peak power figure has nothing to do with what would happen.

Smiley Man · 1 Jun 2006 at 22:30

your 1st gear probably gets you 40? the tractors probably about 3-4mph

the gearing is gonna provide manic torque at the wheels - you wouldnt stand a chance