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335i E90 LCI – Experiences and review of various modifications (long!)
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11-16-2009, 12:23 PM | #24 |
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GIAC Stage 2 will be much stronger
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11-16-2009, 03:23 PM | #26 |
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Wonderfull Write-up, I look forward to reading more of your progress wit hthe E90 platform.
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Well, next time you'll get your own...! I plan on going to the Ring several times next year, and it would be great if you could also make that experience. Quote:
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11-16-2009, 04:45 PM | #28 |
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Best review ever.
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11-16-2009, 05:06 PM | #29 |
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nice... sounds like you are building an M3 out of the 335i.
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11-16-2009, 06:52 PM | #31 |
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Congratulations Marcel for giving everyone an extremely enjoyable and informative read
i await your arrival in London next year for the next round of mods - my contacts have been forewarned and hopefully your car will be totally completed before the next Nordschleife trip in April The car is looking great and all I have to do now is to make sure I get you to drive the car hard enough to get it sideways round the 'Ring next year !!
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11-16-2009, 10:56 PM | #33 |
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Amazing writeup!
Also, out of curiosity, are you a native speaker of english?
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11-17-2009, 02:17 AM | #34 |
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Technically, the OPs main language is German, then French, with English being his third language !!!!
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11-17-2009, 02:57 AM | #35 | ||||
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Thanks! I wouldn't claim that, but I'm glad you liked it.
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Let's say I'm trying to combine the best out of both cars - the easily upgradeable engine with loads of torque out of the 335i, and the excellent suspension from the M3. Quote:
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11-17-2009, 11:37 AM | #36 |
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Awsome write up. Love the Alpina pieces.
Look into the CDV mod or just remove it all together. No need to buy a new part. Cheers
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11-17-2009, 12:12 PM | #37 |
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Marcel you are a true BMW enthusiast.
Great stuff, likely to generate a bit of envy. The P-car owners must wonder what is wrong with their cars, getting humiliated by a lowly 3 series. Your car is phenomenal advertisement for BMW.
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11-17-2009, 03:26 PM | #38 | |
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As a comparison, my car performs the same speed range @ 8,8 s, measured with Race Logic Performance Box GPS... Remember that we are talking speedometer vs real GPS speeds now. So my question to you is; are you really happy with the performance in your car? Last edited by Big Tom; 11-17-2009 at 04:20 PM.. |
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11-17-2009, 04:48 PM | #39 | ||
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As to the CDV: I'd like to have it as stealth as possible, which is why I don't want to remove it altogether. A modified one is not expensive, anyway, so that's not a major issue. I'll install that probably at the beginning of next year together with the SSK from UUC and the DSSR. Quote:
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That said, I think that for the flash and the bolt-ons I currently have the car performs quite well. If you've read my review until the end you've seen that I do plan some upgrades in the power department that will certainly make the car go even faster, as I very much like to optimize everything. But that's not surprising, isn't it? So, am I happy right now? Sure I am. Is there still room for improvement? Certainly! Alpina_B3_Lux
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11-18-2009, 07:18 AM | #42 | |
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11-18-2009, 10:57 AM | #43 | |
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As stated in my review, I have a slight issue with the power delivery as it is not completely smooth and steady but has torque spikes in it. As I'm somewhat perfectionist, I'd like that to be ironed out and therefore will try another tune. Also, the GIAC stage 2 may have other additional features and the possibility to offer a switching module that I would be interested in. However, it is not the power itself that I find lacking, as you seem to assume. I will never say no to more of it (as this will probably be a byproduct of the GIAC stage 2), but already now I find there's plenty of it, sometimes even almost too much. Still, as I said this is a very minor issue and does not detract from my overall major contentment with this car. Alpina_B3_Lux
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11-18-2009, 12:08 PM | #44 |
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B3 Lux...time to update your signature with all these great developments.
Forgot to mention and ask: The BMW performance rims are stunning looking & light. i have seen a drop in average fuel consumption since fitting them. But i also understand why BMW painted the rims on the inside - it gets dirty so damn quickly - you agree? BMW - The BMW Performance Rims are lightweight double spoke (269) alloys. The colour is a beautifully crafted aluminium with a powder grey finish (on the inside) and spotless in design using low pressure casting. The diameter of the spokes allow more air to get to the brakes and maximising efficiency. The low weight 19" rims are in fact much lighter than the standard 17" rims. I like the nice touch - wordmark embossed on the rim ‘BMW Performance’.
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