Login
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
BMW Garage | BMW Meets | Register | Search | Today's Posts | Mark Forums Read |
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum
>
Dump the 800 lb Gorilla (Weight Reduction)
![]() |
![]() |
08-15-2012, 11:36 PM | #67 |
2006 330i, TSM, Black, manual, sport
![]() 377
Rep 3,507
Posts
Drives: 2015 GTI, E86 Z4 3.0si Racecar
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Chester Springs, PA
|
I'm at 3,200lbs with all my weight reduction. I've been obsessed about weight reduction since I got my car.
I will be adding a splitter and rear diffusor so maybe I'll ditch the rear seat. I'm going to add a harness bar too. The weight reduction has improved my performance significantly. I'm only putting out about 280hp, but I'm keeping up with M3s on the track.
__________________
2015 GTI S, 6M, LP, Volk TE37SL 17x8.5, Michelin PSS 245/40, HPA SHS Coil-Overs, Peloquin LSD, Sachs SRE, Eurocode F/R Sway Bars, SuperPro Control Arms, Remus Catback, APR Stage 1 Tune, APR CAI, Aero Force Gauge Pod, APR Boost Gauge, Kersher Front Lip, Short Shifter, Tyrolsport Deadset, Stoptech BBK, HPA Dogbone
2008 BMW Z4 3.0si Coupe - because racecar |
Appreciate
0
|
08-16-2012, 04:07 AM | #68 |
Brigadier General
![]() ![]() 95
Rep 4,722
Posts
Drives: Alpine White '13 550i
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Tarzana, CA
|
Steering wheel? lol can't think of much..plastic windows? that would look cheap maybe a lighter glass? I have no idea if that exists but look around.
__________________
instagram: amini77
| Megan Coilovers | Vertini Magic | Toyo Tires | JB4 Stage 2 | ER Downpipe | ER Chargepipe | AFE Magnum Force Stage 2 | |
Appreciate
0
|
08-16-2012, 02:54 PM | #69 | |
Lieutenant Colonel
![]() ![]() 59
Rep 1,626
Posts |
Quote:
Looking to get a CF hood next year and maybe an M3 CF roof.
__________________
Performance Seats, Exhaust, Splitters, Pedals, Steering Wheel / RB Turbos / M3 CF Roof / Brembo GT BBK 355/345 / Rollcage / Forge FMIC / Quaife LSD / Öhlins Road & Track / M3 Suspension Parts / Solid Subframe Bushings / Vorshlag Camberplates / Megan Racing Toe Links / LeatherZ Gauges / Extended M3 DCT Paddles / ER Sports OC / AR OC / Aux Radiator / AR DPs / Alpina TCU / COBB Pro-Tune
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-16-2012, 05:43 PM | #70 | |
Major General
![]() ![]() ![]() 115
Rep 8,727
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
SB, Terra, 6MT. Only a few mods here and there.....nothing extreme!
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-16-2012, 06:33 PM | #71 |
Roger Murdock
870
Rep 4,749
Posts
Drives: 2006 MZ4C, 2015 Fiat 500e
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Welcome to Jamaica have a nice day
|
That's a sad statement.
__________________
The hell I don't! LISTEN, KID! I've been hearing that crap ever since I was at UCLA. I'm out there busting my buns every night! Tell your old man to drag Walton and Lanier up and down the court for 48 minutes!
-Roger Murdock |
Appreciate
0
|
08-16-2012, 09:35 PM | #72 | |
2006 330i, TSM, Black, manual, sport
![]() 377
Rep 3,507
Posts
Drives: 2015 GTI, E86 Z4 3.0si Racecar
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Chester Springs, PA
|
Quote:
Wheels saved 40lbs. Stoptech BBK, Dinan muffler, Braile 21lbs battery and Coil-overs all saved weight as well. I have Sparco Milano seats, but they only saved about 30lbs. If I'd get race shells, I could cut another 60-70lbs! In all, I cut almost 200lbs. off my car.
__________________
2015 GTI S, 6M, LP, Volk TE37SL 17x8.5, Michelin PSS 245/40, HPA SHS Coil-Overs, Peloquin LSD, Sachs SRE, Eurocode F/R Sway Bars, SuperPro Control Arms, Remus Catback, APR Stage 1 Tune, APR CAI, Aero Force Gauge Pod, APR Boost Gauge, Kersher Front Lip, Short Shifter, Tyrolsport Deadset, Stoptech BBK, HPA Dogbone
2008 BMW Z4 3.0si Coupe - because racecar |
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-28-2012, 12:40 PM | #73 |
Banned
![]() -144
Rep 908
Posts
Drives: em-funf
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: SF Bay Area
iTrader: (0)
Garage List 2000 E39 M5 - current [0.00]
2007 E92 335i - SOLD [0.00] 1996 E36 M3-SOLD [0.00] 2000 E39 M5-SOLD [0.00] 2001 E46 M3-SOLD [0.00] 1995 E36 M3-SOLD [0.00] |
335i does not have the cooling or weight advantage on the track. it is probably the worst BMW to track aside X models. Lack of LSD is another disadvantage. to track reliably you will have to install oil cooler, possibly larger radiator, and intercooler. tracking xi is even worse, not to mention that is less to be learned on the track from AWD ..in comparison to RWD dynamics.
buy e36 M3 or e46 m3. better steering, LSD, 200-400lb less in stock form, cheaper parts (e36). pick the right tools for the job, not wrong tools that need to be modified to do the job right. |
Appreciate
0
|
09-28-2012, 01:57 PM | #74 | |
Captain
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 23
Rep 864
Posts
Drives: '08 E92 335i
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Dallas
|
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-01-2012, 04:21 PM | #75 | |
Banned
![]() -144
Rep 908
Posts
Drives: em-funf
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: SF Bay Area
iTrader: (0)
Garage List 2000 E39 M5 - current [0.00]
2007 E92 335i - SOLD [0.00] 1996 E36 M3-SOLD [0.00] 2000 E39 M5-SOLD [0.00] 2001 E46 M3-SOLD [0.00] 1995 E36 M3-SOLD [0.00] |
Quote:
Last edited by malter2.0; 10-01-2012 at 04:27 PM. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-01-2012, 05:21 PM | #76 | |
Captain
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 23
Rep 864
Posts
Drives: '08 E92 335i
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Dallas
|
Quote:
Suggest fixes rather than throwing up your hands and telling people to buy a different car and your advice might even be helpful. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-01-2012, 07:52 PM | #77 | |
just another bmw douche bag
![]() 165
Rep 3,669
Posts |
Quote:
He did suggest fixes in his post (oil cooler, intercooler, LSD, radiator). I don't think he meant to insult anyone, but he's telling the truth, lol. But if you are just doing a few track days, it's no big deal, just run what you brung and don't put a ton of work into your car. Just avoid the hot summer months and you should be mostly okay. but if you are really serious about tracking, you need to be prepared to spend a very large amount of money, and you'll have to give up some of the creature comforts that make the 335i such a great street car. After it's all added up, you could have used that money to get a 2nd car for the track that would be faster, and more fun than the 335i on the track, yet you'll still be able to keep your comfortable 335 for the street. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-01-2012, 08:18 PM | #78 | |
Captain
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 23
Rep 864
Posts
Drives: '08 E92 335i
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Dallas
|
Quote:
It would be like going in the power/mods thread and spamming every thread with "ZOMG THAT IZ SO DUM GET AN '85 STANG FOR POWER AND KEEP YOUR 335 NICE FOR THE STREET LOLZ!!!!!" it's true, it's just not useful. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-02-2012, 11:24 PM | #79 | |
General
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 1855
Rep 31,169
Posts
Drives: F80 M3
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Santa Barbara, AP, Brembo, GIAC, Koni, Ohlins, Performance Friction, www.hpautosport.com
|
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-03-2012, 03:01 PM | #80 |
Captain
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 23
Rep 864
Posts
Drives: '08 E92 335i
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Dallas
|
Off-topic for this thread, but what do you recommend doing to address the radiator issue? No vendor that I know of markets an upgraded radiator for 335's.
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-03-2012, 03:21 PM | #81 |
General
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 1855
Rep 31,169
Posts
Drives: F80 M3
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Santa Barbara, AP, Brembo, GIAC, Koni, Ohlins, Performance Friction, www.hpautosport.com
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-03-2012, 03:41 PM | #82 |
Captain
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 23
Rep 864
Posts
Drives: '08 E92 335i
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Dallas
|
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...light=radiator
Thats the only one I could find... obviously thats a fail. Do you remember who made it? |
Appreciate
0
|
10-03-2012, 03:49 PM | #83 | |
Just a regular guy.
![]() 45
Rep 514
Posts |
Quote:
There is a member on here who turned his 335i into a full blown track vehicle. Fuck whatever everyone is telling you to do to YOUR car. It's YOUR car man. Turn it into YOUR creation, and if it makes YOU happy, then do it. ![]() I forget the member's name, but his car is named "Blue" and it's sick. That said, get out there, and make something! |
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-03-2012, 08:03 PM | #84 | |
Banned
![]() -144
Rep 908
Posts
Drives: em-funf
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: SF Bay Area
iTrader: (0)
Garage List 2000 E39 M5 - current [0.00]
2007 E92 335i - SOLD [0.00] 1996 E36 M3-SOLD [0.00] 2000 E39 M5-SOLD [0.00] 2001 E46 M3-SOLD [0.00] 1995 E36 M3-SOLD [0.00] |
Quote:
HPAutowerks, yes, you are correct. Radiator first. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-03-2012, 10:36 PM | #85 | ||
Captain
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 23
Rep 864
Posts
Drives: '08 E92 335i
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Dallas
|
Quote:
Lets go ahead and make our 335i faster than an M3 in a straight line as well; VRSF downpipes and FMIC, $800, procede/dci/flex fuel (for E85) $2k. So for $8800 we have a 450rwhp beast mode 335i on E85. This is less than $10k and ends up faster in every way than a comparable M3. Check M3 prices relative to 335i prices and determine if you made a good purchase. Obviously E46's are cheaper. Why not get an earlier year C5 corvette in that case, better in every way than an E46 and even cheaper; much more potential too. Why not get a.... pretty soon we should just link this thread to autotrader.com . Quote:
|
||
Appreciate
0
|
10-03-2012, 11:38 PM | #86 |
Brigadier General
![]() ![]() 389
Rep 3,543
Posts
Drives: 2017 F30 340i
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Blue Bell PA
|
The only radiator-related upgrade I know of is the BMW Performance Power Kit V2 which includes a more powerful fan for it and an additional water cooler.
__________________
2017 BMW 340i (F30) - M Sport, Mineral Gray/Coral Red, 6MT; Dinan exhaust
Past: 2011 335i (E92) - M Sport, Le Mans Blue/Black, 6MT |
Appreciate
0
|
10-04-2012, 12:31 AM | #87 |
Captain
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 62
Rep 638
Posts |
there are a few 335i options if you scroll down, but I don't know if this has been tried or confirmed to function yet.
http://www.pwreurope.com/radiators.html |
Appreciate
0
|
10-04-2012, 04:32 PM | #88 | |||
Banned
![]() -144
Rep 908
Posts
Drives: em-funf
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: SF Bay Area
iTrader: (0)
Garage List 2000 E39 M5 - current [0.00]
2007 E92 335i - SOLD [0.00] 1996 E36 M3-SOLD [0.00] 2000 E39 M5-SOLD [0.00] 2001 E46 M3-SOLD [0.00] 1995 E36 M3-SOLD [0.00] |
Quote:
installed and corner balanced good C/O are $3k+ subframe bushings+M3 arms is labor intensive job $2.5k+ minium $8.5k there. more like $9-10k if you don't live in poverty states where indy shops rates are still $50/hour. Quote:
software $700 installed FMIC and DP=$3k forgot O2 simulators raditor+labor=$1k $5k So for $15k we have a 450rwhp 335i on E85 that still DOES NOT have the brakes, steering ratio, seats, all the bushings, and missing all the structural rigidity supports of M3. wow, what a deal! I just spent $15k making my 335i less reliable and costing more than equivalent year/mileage m3, which will still be superior on the track and still cost more during resale. Quote:
|
|||
Appreciate
0
|
![]() |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|