[mlifxs]

My "other two cents":
What you contemplate is a lot of money for a used 328i.....and, it doesn't sound like you've locked yourself in to a car. Many of us commit to a car, thinking it's great, bone stock, and later decide to make changes to it to keep things interesting. In your case, it sounds like you haven't bought a car and you're laying out all the things you'll do after you buy it.

If it were me, I would look at the cost of 328i + 15k plus mods and think there are plenty of other cars in that price range (besides a 335i) that are likely superior to the 328i. Before committing to your plan, I'd be out testing a used Audi TTS, a used M3, a used Cayman, a used....

[Rotorocious]

Originally Posted by drewski554

I believe so. Even if it doesn't, it also doesn't have TWIN TURBO, meaning there is much less chance of having any issues with these bushings.

Checked into it, you were wrong.
Same part number on the front control arms and swaybar.

Next time why don't you check your facts before you preach. Where did you hear that?

And yes, having way less power/energy to transmit to the suspension usually means it will last longer.

Good luck on your endeavor.

The 335i is more of a DIY'ers car. Many of the issues that go along with it can be done yourself, taking it to the dealer for every issue would be expensive. Especially since most dealers' techs are complete morons.




^Is this you? Are you in high school?


http://www.www.bimmerfest.com/forums...30&postcount=7

lolz

[atown88]

Originally Posted by Rotorocious

^Is this you? Are you in high school?


http://www.www.bimmerfest.com/forums...30&postcount=7

lolz

lol the bimmerfest threads.

[roundle]

Originally Posted by SavvyByNature

If you are spending this type of money, why not get it tuned by the company over in Germany? I cant remember their name off the top of my head, but v supposedly they can tune the engine to over 270hp.

Also there is a company that sells a stroker kit that will get you 300+HP.

These guys claim 270 HP and + 60 Nm from the US N52 for € 1.800,00

DS motorsport GmbH

i. A. Gaby Thomas
Hommeswiese 3
D-57258 Freudenberg
FON 0271 38 39 40
info@ds-motorsport.de
www.ds-motorsport.de

[JustinGTP]

And your car doesn't even have factory xenon and you're spending all this money on it? Have fun blinding everyone with your two big blobs of blue ricer light.

[DC_Oldboy]

Too much to read, my eyes hurt lol.. Post pic's of your car when it's all done.

[DSC_OFF]

I'd rather keep the car and pick up a Ducati on the side lol

[just4kickz]

goodluck!

[rorkor]

Originally Posted by drewski554

N51 SULEV has the 3-stage intake manifold, gets better MPG, and produces the same horsepower AT A LOWER COMPRESSION RATIO, meaning it has more potential than the N52 engine.

Interesting take but a bit off. You have more parts to change on the N51 to create power. In addition, a 3 stage intake is more effective on a higher compression engine, i.e. the 2006 330i and the N52 in the X3 that has less restrictive emissions parts. You are really kind of pigeon holed on the N51, especially when you go for smog. SULEV engines don't really get better mpg, it is made for better emissions and gains in mpg are through the non dct transmission which keeps revs down, if you drive in a spirited manner and keep the rpms in the power band, you wont yield higher mpg.