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01-18-2012, 09:50 PM | #331 | |
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I love my 335xi, it is a rocket in it's own right, 0-60 in 3.4 seconds on the vbox at just 380whp, but I'm well aware it's a ticking time bomb as I add more power. My 600whp build-out is looking like it will be over $12k and the cost is giving me pause to consider other platforms before I dive in. |
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01-18-2012, 09:52 PM | #332 |
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clutch dump on a drag strip at 5k rpm and report back
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01-18-2012, 10:00 PM | #333 |
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Same....although I developed a clunking sound recently, which is bugging the hell out of me. I might need to grease up my CV joint and others. That being said, I don't do many hard launches and probably won't drag race this car again.
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01-18-2012, 10:14 PM | #335 |
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01-18-2012, 10:44 PM | #336 | |
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Both those cars can be fast, but the Z06's interior isn't as nice and only has 2 seats and the GTR doesn't come in a MT. When you think about it long hard, it's actually difficult to find a replacement car for a MT coupe 335i that has a respectable interior that will make big power.
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01-18-2012, 10:46 PM | #337 | |
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Either way, I remain hopeful but skeptical of these cars handling 500+whp like the e46 M3s do/did. I am eager to be proven wrong on many customer cars for many miles, like the e46s (barring all differences between platforms, etc) excited to see where this goes |
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01-18-2012, 10:57 PM | #338 | |
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My comment was mostly how silly it is to claim a 335i is going to blow the doors off a Z06 or GTR, I love the 335 but I"m not a blind fanboy about it |
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01-18-2012, 11:01 PM | #339 | |
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01-18-2012, 11:02 PM | #340 |
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blind fanbois & 335s blowing the doors off of Z06s and GTRs FTW!!!
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01-18-2012, 11:02 PM | #341 |
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I can understand that. My brother has an 06 Z06 stock and he easily beats my FBO+meth 335 and one of my friends who I drag race with constantly has a mid 10 GTR that traps over 130.
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01-18-2012, 11:13 PM | #342 | |
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Really no reason to wait, when there is another BMW platform that has been thoroughly tested with HPF kits. Last edited by M3_WC; 01-18-2012 at 11:21 PM.. |
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01-18-2012, 11:15 PM | #343 | |
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I remain skeptical as well on reliability, it's hard to see other platforms with their superior drivetrains and not wonder if it would be better to switch. I can't seriously consider a Z06 or GTR, but I'll tell you the CTS-V is all but calling my name at $40k for an '09. It's good there aren't any used ones close by or I'd have to go drive one |
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01-18-2012, 11:34 PM | #344 |
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HPF stage 1 is about 13-14K + install. And you'll still need coilovers, wheels, tires, exhaust; and oh yeah welding the rear subframe that's prone to cracking, unless you want to take chances on it cracking on load.
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Bottom line is yes they are fast cars but they are also dam near super cars while the 335 is an entry level luxury sedan.... do the math stock 335 $30 grand with all the nessacary upgrades maybe $50 grand and your at 550-650whp (SPECULATION as it hasn't been dynode yet) c6 and gtr for supposedly $60 grand used is no comparison... GTR heavy yes awd but heavy and interior not as luxurious and c6 fast and light but cheap looking interior....
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01-19-2012, 08:24 AM | #347 | |
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01-19-2012, 09:16 AM | #348 | |
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$30k Z06 OBO, motivated seller could mean 27-28k. $5k will easily get you a used supercharger/headers/tune/CAI for an easy 650whp in a car that's ~3100lbs. Or if you want new go get an A&A for $5-6k, proven 650whp on stock internals. http://goo.gl/t5c8P 3-4 GTRs (not the really cheap scam ones, 58-60k for '09 is normal) I don't know what the point of arguing is, if you actually believe a used C6 with a supercharger for 35k won't demolish any tuned 335 then you're delusional. As mentioned above, the 335 is much better as a DD than any Corvette and is a better all around car IMO but performance per $ it's no contest. It is not typical, but there are LS7 Z06's running in the high 10s at nearly 130mph, STOCK. |
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01-19-2012, 09:48 AM | #349 |
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I am pretty naive and did do a search and it makes sense now why 1 turbo is better in a car that has limited space to upgrade the 2 turbo setup.
However the other questions I have are 1.Won't this really add lag to the car? 2. Would this not be easier to do on the n55 platform as that is already designed for a single turbo? Or is it a matter of there being not enough room for a large turbo with that platform either? |
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01-19-2012, 10:12 AM | #350 |
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I'd take a new GTR over most cars out there. I would never drive a corvette - they just simply don't appeal to me in any way whatsoever. All that being said I still like the idea of a high hp single turbo 335 and can't wait to see what's in store for us.
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01-19-2012, 10:23 AM | #351 | |
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2. No because the exhaust manifold that feeds the turbo on the n55 is too small to reuse on a bigger turbo. You have to provide a new exhaust manifold for either so it's the same amount of work.
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01-19-2012, 10:51 AM | #352 |
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