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BMW 335i Coupe "Turbo Lungs" review - author inside
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08-15-2006, 10:34 AM | #45 |
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Thanks for the feedback Reilly.
And if your asking for somone to test cars,, well Just get in touch with me. Lol,,, thats one lotto ticket I would love to be holding!!!!! What a job, even when you have to test a Lumina, lol. I think I could get away with the 335i with lsd,,, but without, I just dont think 300lb/ft + ice + slight incline + peak tq @ 1400rpm is a good idea. I guess I can look to see how much more the 330ix weighs than the 330i, and get a good idea what the 335ix will weigh. Having an evo8 for the past 3 yrs. Im really looking at getting somthing a little less raw. But I sure would enjoy a nice rear drive car again. |
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08-15-2006, 11:17 AM | #46 | |
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I think we're in similar boats. I've had my wrx for 5 years and am looking for something less raw. It pains me to give up the AWD for winter, but, RWD is the way to go with the 335 (or even 330 for that matter). I understand the concern with peak tq at 1400 rpm...I guess it will just mean a light throttle foot with some good snows mounted. Quote:
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08-15-2006, 12:04 PM | #47 | |
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Each turbo is driven by three cylinders but, the output tubes from the 2 turbos merges almost immediately after they leave the turbo housings (see red circle on attached photo). Also the engine has only one intercooler and only one intake plenum. All of the compessed gases from both turbos mix immediately. Therefore each turbo fills all six cylinders but is driven by only three. Last edited by goldminer; 08-15-2006 at 03:11 PM.. |
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08-15-2006, 12:36 PM | #48 | |
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Like all new car launches, I would recommend a "watch period" of about six to nine months before anyone puts any serious mods on the car. It's usually in that window that the best stuff will come to market and some of the other, more adventurous members of the buyer base (like some people on this board) will have the opportunity to break things and provide feedback. Of course, some non-core mods aren't life threatening and should be explored, if your budget can handle it.
From the list you provided, I would recommend non run flat tires, but I would balance that by saying that the tires are very well balanced to the chassis setup. The Z4 is the only BMW I've driven where the run flats really cause any distraction. But, if you're a non-run flat kind of person (and I'd be with you on that one), that would certainly be an easy modification. A shorter shift setup would be one of my first orders of business as well. Unlike most of you on this board, I don't drive a BMW every day and an ever-appearing note in my notebook is that I have a hard time smoothing out my 1st-to-2nd shifts given the length of the shifter. This would certainly help a bit if you want to put the 335i through its paces. Bigger wheels are a personal preference, although up here in Michigan I usually recommend smaller wheels. Very few people consider that tires can be used as an integral part of damping, but I know most of us are willing to sacrifice that for the purpose of greater performance. One last note: I'd probably go out and get some 3M protective plastic stickons for the lenses. They're beautiful and I wouldn't want to knick them. Like I said in my story, I was surprised at how non-turbo this turbo felt. I'm sure many of you will feel the same way as well. Thanks, Reilly Quote:
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08-15-2006, 02:13 PM | #49 | |
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me too, look at the 3rd pic, that shot does it for me, great design...only from certain angles it looks too long but we've heard from everyone who saw it, that it looks great in real life. and oh yeah, great engine!
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