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12-27-2006, 05:09 AM | #1 |
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Will new ///M3 be able to out run a tuned 335 ?
While much guessing of the new M3's V8 power had been taking place all over, everything is still just a big "?" at this stage.
However, we know that tuning of the 335 power had been going on with some serious work especially by Vishnu. What would make one buy the M3 then |
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Some folks don't like to make serious modifications to an already great car. I want my car to be fast right off the showroom floor. I can guarantee the M3 will be faster right out of the showroom. I personnally don't care if some dude spends $15-20k on his 335 to make it faster than my M3. I know my M3 is still covered under factory warranty, will probably be less of a maintenance headache (than some finely tuned turbo car), and will probably last longer 150K + miles. Plus, I will still be faster on a road course in my M3.
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I would rather have an M but if the price is wrong then it looks like I will be waiting for the 335 M sport with a Xede or at that point a Dinan tune to chase down Porsche's with. Jason |
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12-27-2006, 03:07 PM | #8 |
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It doesn't bother me if a tuned 335i can run with the new M3. Would you rather be driving an M3 or a tuned 335i? If the answer isn't clear, go ahead and get the 335i... save some $$
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which is like 1-2k... if that's not enough.....push 335's turbo hopefully....M3 won't be beat that easily Alas...I hope the price won't shock me hahaha |
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[QUOTE=JEllis;173500]I am thinking 3k-5k is going to give you one hell of fast 335 given that Xede tuned 335's are doing 0-60 in the low 4's and 0-100 around 10 sec. For the street only its going to be hard to deny the 335 may be a better route for the guy that doesnt mind a tuned car and no warrenty.
I would rather have an M but if the price is wrong then it looks like I will be waiting for the 335 M sport with a Xede or at that point a Dinan tune to chase down Porsche's with. Jason[/QUOTE It surely won't be chasing down the 997 turbo Porsches. |
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Go with what works for you. But, really, compare apples to apples. It's fair to say (guess) that the price disparity will be about $15k +/- for an equally equipped car. 300 BHP compared to 425 ish BHP, and similar weight. The M car will also have better brakes, suspension, trans., clutch, increased coolant and oil abilities, a much more aggressive stance and a better resale; not to mention badge recognition. Shall I go on? Lastly, there's no way a $2-3k ECU upgrade is going to yield 425 BHP. To get that kind of power you are going to have to invest much more. Remember whatever addtional HP you that you believe is lurking @ the rear wheels is also @ the M's rear wheels. |
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12-28-2006, 12:57 AM | #13 | |
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And well to be honest I drive at the track well umm a handful of times in my entire life and a 335 is going to get me around a twisty backroad or curvey on ramp as fast as an M3 could do it. The problem with breaking out track times is that those differences only exist on the track in the capable hands of experienced drivers. For the rest of us mortals the BMW tuned suspension in the 335 is going to be plenty for kind of roads most us will encounter. I will say it again, I want an E92 M3 but only if the price is right. If the price is wrong then a tuned 335 is going to be hard to say no to! Jason |
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12-28-2006, 01:03 AM | #14 | |
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I am not trying to push the 335 on anybody but I think the realities of its tuneability need to be recognized. Keep in mind that Vishnu is only the first of many companies to mod the 335. I can only imagine what a company like Dinan could do. Jason |
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12-28-2006, 01:22 AM | #15 |
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Once you start tuning a car its all about how much you are willing to spend and how often you can stand it breaking down.
Personally I like stock since I know the car isn't going to blow up on the way to work. I have seen a lot of aftermarket turbo cars go pop at the track and on the street.
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Since my car is totalled 3 weeks ago i have been driving a rental Maxima. That car has great power but every time I nail a corner I have to slow way down. I am not even going to begin how much it sucks to have 255hp to the front wheel. |
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12-28-2006, 11:39 AM | #19 | |
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I believe you that there are some tuners getting 330 rwhp from their tuned 335's. I would think that the 335 already makes more hp than claimed, therefore the gain is not as dramatic as claimed. I would like to see a comparison; before and after. I would also assume that the new M will have more hp than claimed, so the disparity would not be that close. Unless I am mistaken, there is usually a roughly 15% loss correct? There becomes a point where performance exponentially rises with cost. To get to 330rwhp may be easy but what does it take to get to 380 rwhp? I would think that you would have to be at least at that level to just match the M's power level. And even at that level, although a beautiful and fast car, the 335 will not likely match the M in any other catagory. |
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12-28-2006, 01:58 PM | #20 | |
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That's stage 0 tune, no exhaust. So, the 335i + $1300, you'll have less peak HP but much more TQ under the curve assuming the 420/320 rumors are true. 1 more point, the 6MT '07 M5 was detuned by BMW according to Car and Driver's latest review, hope they don't do the same with the upcoming M3! |
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12-28-2006, 04:04 PM | #22 |
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Well here I am talking about 335i tuneability and Hamann goes and makes some press releases. Read for yourself.
http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/28/t...-series-coupe/ Pic |
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