Official New England Chat Forum (#2)

MassBimmer · 09-15-2011, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jopa489

I think I've finally settled on waiting for F30 rather than ordering an E92 now. Might even wait for F32, but don't know if I can hold out that long.

The new car bug sucks..

F30 is available for sale next spring/summer. Don't know if I'll be able to wait until September for xDrive. May go RWD F30 Sport with dedicated snows for winter.

TL · 09-15-2011, 02:28 PM

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TL I've never been particularly interested in photography, but your pics make me stop and check it out every single time. Nice work.

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TL · 09-15-2011, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jopa489

I think I've finally settled on waiting for F30 rather than ordering an E92 now. Might even wait for F32, but don't know if I can hold out that long.

The new car bug sucks..

i use to have that bug too, now I think I found another bug...... photography

jopa489 · 09-15-2011, 07:31 PM

xDrive is less of an issue for me, I was going to order a RWD 335i/335is anyway. My company car is a RAV4 V6 so I can take that anytime the weather really sucks. But for 99% of the days, RWD+snows will be fine.

If they're delaying xDrive until next September, I wonder if that means F32 will be pushed back even more? BMW isn't making this easy!

darkrom · 09-16-2011, 12:30 PM

So the company that sold me those replicas is being really good about refunding me. I don't have the cash yet, but once I do I'll update more. Really good customer service IMO. Something thats quite rare to see these days.

I'll be ordering the OEM Mtech kit soonish. It all depends if I want to order it now, or just buy some good snow tires and hope I make it through the winter with RWD lol. Either way OEM mtech kit is coming...just a matter of when.

dwells · 09-16-2011, 02:21 PM

I made it through last winter with RWD and snow tires without any trouble whatsoever, you should be fine.

dwells · 09-22-2011, 10:26 PM

Anyone on here know of any ways to make the 335i louder on the cheap without drone? I've done the golf tee mod by unplugging, but it's still a bit quieter than I'd like.

EDIT: While I'm asking questions, I see a lot of people on here run scoops and an intake. Worth the cash without a tune, or should I wait until I have a tune?

darkrom · 09-23-2011, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by dwells

Anyone on here know of any ways to make the 335i louder on the cheap without drone? I've done the golf tee mod by unplugging, but it's still a bit quieter than I'd like.

EDIT: While I'm asking questions, I see a lot of people on here run scoops and an intake. Worth the cash without a tune, or should I wait until I have a tune?

What about resonator delete? Made a subtle but nice change in my 325i, I'd imagine you'd hear it quite a bit more with the turbo noise.

MassBimmer · 09-23-2011, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jopa489

xDrive is less of an issue for me, I was going to order a RWD 335i/335is anyway. My company car is a RAV4 V6 so I can take that anytime the weather really sucks. But for 99% of the days, RWD+snows will be fine.

If they're delaying xDrive until next September, I wonder if that means F32 will be pushed back even more? BMW isn't making this easy!

I think the F32, or new 4 series, is still expected to debut in 2013 as a 2014 model. Would love a 335 but may just go with a 328 + tune.

hmmcolor · 09-23-2011, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MassBimmer

Would love a 335 but may just go with a 328 + tune.

The tuning world for the 328 is going to be nuts. It's going to really change the landscape of this forum and of the 3 series in general.

jopa489 · 09-25-2011, 09:23 PM

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The tuning world for the 328 is going to be nuts. It's going to really change the landscape of this forum and of the 3 series in general.

I agree with that! The power of a 335 is appealing of course, but even the current 328 is no slouch (especially with 6MT). The N20 + tune will likely be an excellent car and fuel-efficient too.

TL · 09-26-2011, 03:52 PM

shot this with my iPhone

Hanauma Bay by GQjai, on Flickr

cyphr · 09-26-2011, 05:20 PM

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shot this with my iPhone

I could go for some hawaii right now

jopa489 · 09-26-2011, 06:35 PM

Beautiful! I think I know exactly where you took that shot, was there a few summers ago. Absolute paradise.

darkrom · 09-27-2011, 12:15 PM

MassBimmer · 09-29-2011, 04:47 PM

Paging Joe lol!!!

http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=592042

jopa489 · 09-29-2011, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MassBimmer

Paging Joe lol!!!

http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=592042

Well it's about damn time! Really looking forward to seeing how it looks. I'm pretty sure what to expect for the exterior, but the interior will be interesting to see.

If it was coming to the States at the same time as Europe, I'd be the first one in line to order one. But if they're still delaying it until Spring (and delaying xDrive until presumably MY2013), then I'd rather wait for the MY2013. Judging by BMW's past, they might have a new upgraded engine for that model year too. Then the coupe will debut with both new engines.

MassBimmer · 09-29-2011, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jopa489

Well it's about damn time! Really looking forward to seeing how it looks. I'm pretty sure what to expect for the exterior, but the interior will be interesting to see.

If it was coming to the States at the same time as Europe, I'd be the first one in line to order one. But if they're still delaying it until Spring (and delaying xDrive until presumably MY2013), then I'd rather wait for the MY2013. Judging by BMW's past, they might have a new upgraded engine for that model year too. Then the coupe will debut with both new engines.

New engine for the 335 maybe but they're rolling out the N20 for multiple product lines so I'm sure that'll be the engine for the F30 328 throughout its lifecycle. Considering its tunability, you could easily get 335 power out of the 328.

jopa489 · 09-29-2011, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MassBimmer

New engine for the 335 maybe but they're rolling out the N20 for multiple product lines so I'm sure that'll be the engine for the F30 328 throughout its lifecycle. Considering its tunability, you could easily get 335 power out of the 328.

Yup, tunability and MPG from the N20 are definitely attractive. But the other side of me wants the newest/biggest engine this time around. Decisions, decisions...

3_runner · 09-30-2011, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MassBimmer

Paging Joe lol!!!

http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=592042

No more NA for 3 series....kind of sad actually.

jopa489 · 09-30-2011, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 3_runner

No more NA for 3 series....kind of sad actually.

Indeed. I'm very glad I got the 328 this time around. The immense power of the 335 is incredible, but nothing beats the smoothness of an NA straight 6 with 3 pedals. If turbo and maximum MPG is the way of the future, I'm thrilled to have owned the last NA 3 Series BMW will produce stateside for the foreseeable future.

darkrom · 10-05-2011, 12:24 PM

Thanks for that Jopa. I'm torn because I LOVE my 3.0 i6 325, but I always feel lame for not having the 335. I really don't know how much of an advantage the 335 would have in a daily driver for me personally. Maybe I should keep this, love it, pimp it out how I like it and just be happy and bill free for a while.

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jopa489 Major General 122 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	xDrive is less of an issue for me, I was going to order a RWD 335i/335is anyway. My company car is a RAV4 V6 so I can take that anytime the weather really sucks. But for 99% of the days, RWD+snows will be fine. If they're delaying xDrive until next September, I wonder if that means F32 will be pushed back even more? BMW isn't making this easy! __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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darkrom Colonel 188 Rep 2,224 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (5)	So the company that sold me those replicas is being really good about refunding me. I don't have the cash yet, but once I do I'll update more. Really good customer service IMO. Something thats quite rare to see these days. I'll be ordering the OEM Mtech kit soonish. It all depends if I want to order it now, or just buy some good snow tires and hope I make it through the winter with RWD lol. Either way OEM mtech kit is coming...just a matter of when.
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dwells ಠ_ಠ 74 Rep 1,539 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue 335i coupe Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New England iTrader: (6)	I made it through last winter with RWD and snow tires without any trouble whatsoever, you should be fine. __________________ \| 335i coupe \| Monaco Blue \| JB4 G5 ISO \| Style 313M \| Huper 40% tint \| Aero lip \| CSL trunk spoiler \| M3 sideskirts \| Paint-matched grilles \| Painted reflectors \| GP Thunder II angel eyes \| Smoked LED sidemarkers \| Self-coded \|
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dwells ಠ_ಠ 74 Rep 1,539 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue 335i coupe Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New England iTrader: (6)	Anyone on here know of any ways to make the 335i louder on the cheap without drone? I've done the golf tee mod by unplugging, but it's still a bit quieter than I'd like. EDIT: While I'm asking questions, I see a lot of people on here run scoops and an intake. Worth the cash without a tune, or should I wait until I have a tune? __________________ \| 335i coupe \| Monaco Blue \| JB4 G5 ISO \| Style 313M \| Huper 40% tint \| Aero lip \| CSL trunk spoiler \| M3 sideskirts \| Paint-matched grilles \| Painted reflectors \| GP Thunder II angel eyes \| Smoked LED sidemarkers \| Self-coded \| Last edited by dwells; 09-23-2011 at 12:39 AM..
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jopa489 Major General 122 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	Beautiful! I think I know exactly where you took that shot, was there a few summers ago. Absolute paradise. __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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MassBimmer Major General 306 Rep 7,433 Posts Drives: 2023 i4 M50 Join Date: May 2009 Location: MA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2009 BMW [9.24]	Paging Joe lol!!! http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=592042
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darkrom Colonel 188 Rep 2,224 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (5)	Thanks for that Jopa. I'm torn because I LOVE my 3.0 i6 325, but I always feel lame for not having the 335. I really don't know how much of an advantage the 335 would have in a daily driver for me personally. Maybe I should keep this, love it, pimp it out how I like it and just be happy and bill free for a while.
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