[amclint]

Originally Posted by M335i Oreo Package

+10000

In the end they can go buy the gtr for $70000 or vette for $80 and my $40000 + say $10 grand will blow there doors off.....

BTW for life....

What 335 are you talking about that is blowing the doors off a stock GTR or Z06? A $25k '06 ZO6 or $60k '09 GTR will smoke 99% of 335s tuned or not, and for less than $5k the Z06 or GTR is deep into 10s.

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.

[Sniz]

Originally Posted by jpsimon

No axel issues here after 71k miles

clutch dump on a drag strip at 5k rpm and report back

[Syndicategt]

Originally Posted by jpsimon

No axel issues here after 71k miles

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.

[e92door3]

Originally Posted by XPO186

shit just got real

bad ass...

[amclint]

Originally Posted by Sniz

clutch dump on a drag strip at 5k rpm and report back

+1, street vs prepped track is a big difference. I know the drivetrain can take some launches, but long term drag racing these cars were NOT built for

[GeorgiaTech335coupe]

Originally Posted by amclint

What 335 are you talking about that is blowing the doors off a stock GTR or Z06? A $25k '06 ZO6 or $60k '09 GTR will smoke 99% of 335s tuned or not, and for less than $5k the Z06 or GTR is deep into 10s.

Where do you find a $25k '06 Z06? Most are in the 40s.

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.

[nailer335]

Originally Posted by amclint

What 335 are you talking about that is blowing the doors off a stock GTR or Z06? A $25k '06 ZO6 or $60k '09 GTR will smoke 99% of 335s tuned or not, and for less than $5k the Z06 or GTR is deep into 10s.

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.

If this is the same build plan as outlined on n54tech, $12k would realistically cover parts, right? Then there's installation and probably breaking things that would need to be replaced. $12k initially if everything goes right, unless youve got some deep discounts... it becomes a huge ticking time bomb that will be a money pit just to keep it ticking also, arguably the coolest non M 3 series to date (opinions may vary)

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

[amclint]

Originally Posted by GeorgiaTech335coupe

Where do you find a $25k '06 Z06? Most are in the 40s.

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.

Agreed on the interior, and general DD capability of the Z06. There are a quite a few reasons the 335i is better than a Z06, and no wonder why many used Z06's have so few miles (not DD cars). I've had a semi-serious search going for a few months on a Z06, CTS-V and GTR just watching what comes up for sale, the 25-30k range on the '06 Z06 generally is populated with a 3-5 cars at any given time and they sell quickly. What you get for that price might be iffy as almost all in that range are private sellers.

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

[Q4P]

Originally Posted by amclint

Agreed on the interior, and general DD capability of the Z06. There are a quite a few reasons the 335i is better than a Z06, and no wonder why many used Z06's have so few miles (not DD cars). I've had a semi-serious search going for a few months on a Z06, CTS-V and GTR just watching what comes up for sale, the 25-30k range on the '06 Z06 generally is populated with a 3-5 cars at any given time and they sell quickly. What you get for that price might be iffy as almost all in that range are private sellers.

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

Let's put it this way... it's possible to beat a GTR in a big turbo 335i but that GTR will still have the drivetrain advantage, tranny advantage, and overall usability factor. The 335i below 50-60 MPH will be next to useless giving the GTR one hell of an advantage. Plus we still don't know how reliable these cars will be at 550 WHP +...

[nailer335]

blind fanbois & 335s blowing the doors off of Z06s and GTRs FTW!!!

[GeorgiaTech335coupe]

Originally Posted by amclint

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

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.

[M3_WC]

Originally Posted by GeorgiaTech335coupe

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.

E46 M3 - Clean low mileage under $20k, HPF stage 1 (~600whp on 110oct). Lighter, better handling.

Really no reason to wait, when there is another BMW platform that has been thoroughly tested with HPF kits.

[amclint]

Originally Posted by nailer335

If this is the same build plan as outlined on n54tech, $12k would realistically cover parts, right? Then there's installation and probably breaking things that would need to be replaced. $12k initially if everything goes right, unless youve got some deep discounts... it becomes a huge ticking time bomb that will be a money pit just to keep it ticking also, arguably the coolest non M 3 series to date (opinions may vary)

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

Yes, same build-out although cheaper for drag only and if I sell the stock parts before they break. Consider $3k RB Turbos, $4k Level 10 Trans, $2k in half-shafts and $1250 for DP and FMIC. I would sell the stock DP, FMIC and half-shafts which would hopefully net ~$1k and then budget ~$2k to install it all. Drag radials x 4 and a coilover setup would add to that but not really mandatory at first.

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

[blisstik]

Originally Posted by M3_WC

E46 M3 - Clean low mileage under $20k, HPF stage 1 (~600whp on 110oct). Lighter, better handling.

Really no reason to wait, when there is another BMW platform that has been thoroughly tested with HPF kits.

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.

[jippii ensio]

Does this run? Dyno?

[STONEY_M5]

Originally Posted by Questforpower

You're not blowing anyone's doors off, the GTR with the tune and y-pipe will go high 10's@130 without trouble. You will still have traction issues below 50 in almost all cases and more than likely reliability issues. If you're going by that standard; then I'll buy a Civic for 10K, drop 15K into it and blow your doors off...

u missed my point, it will against a stock gtr/zo6 which is the equivalent to the amount spent on th 335 after mods. might not even spend that much on it...

Originally Posted by Jeff@topgearsolutions

I raise your civic and come back with a early 90's 5.0 for 2K and throw 15K into that and blow the door of both ya'll in a straight line of course

Originally Posted by nafoo

The way I view it with my 335 is. I paid $30k for it used. Put in over $18k into my car (performance parts, aesthetic parts, labor).

Yes, I could have bought a M3 for $48k, but that would be a stock M3. I would have ended up spending even more to upgrade the M3.

<3 335

Originally Posted by amclint

What 335 are you talking about that is blowing the doors off a stock GTR or Z06? A $25k '06 ZO6 or $60k '09 GTR will smoke 99% of 335s tuned or not, and for less than $5k the Z06 or GTR is deep into 10s.

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.

please put a link of either of those cars at that price... and then when u can't add the extra 5 grand to the cheapest one you find and see how it is one and a half the price of a 335

Originally Posted by GeorgiaTech335coupe

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.

true but your car does not have an hpf kit on it 1 and the gtr is not stock.....


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....

[dhahlen]

Originally Posted by nafoo

The way I view it with my 335 is. I paid $30k for it used. Put in over $18k into my car (performance parts, aesthetic parts, labor).

Yes, I could have bought a M3 for $48k, but that would be a stock M3. I would have ended up spending even more to upgrade the M3.

<3 335

But it's still not an M3.....

[amclint]

Originally Posted by M335i Oreo Package

please put a link of either of those cars at that price... and then when u can't add the extra 5 grand to the cheapest one you find and see how it is one and a half the price of a 335


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....

http://goo.gl/JukNs
$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.

[DylanMckay]

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?

[jpsimon]

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.

[GeorgiaTech335coupe]

Originally Posted by DylanMckay

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?

1. over-simplified answer is yes, but will it be enough that it will adversely affect driving - no

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.

[turugara]

Originally Posted by GeorgiaTech335coupe

You have to provide a new exhaust manifold for either so it's the same amount of work.

Should, theoretically speaking, should the new exhaust manifold for n54 would bolt on to the n55 platform without any drastic changes?