BMW 335is coupe/convertible performance model info revealed
01-14-10, 01:24 PM
#17
The first year cars were the ones where they came with 300+ hp numbers from the factory. That hasn't been the case quite as much in 2008 and 2009. I have a Dinan stage 3 tuned car and have had no problems so far but the fuel pump is a major issue for these cars. Gas in California apparently kills these pumps for the car. Every person I know that had to replace multiple high pressure fuel pumps lives in Arnold's State.
The one thing I will say about the 335i is don't expect it to be a race car after tuning the suspension and adding a tune. I have a Supercharged NSX now as well and they have similar whp numbers but the NSX can put the power to the ground much better. I spin my wheels in every gear but 5th and 6th in my 335i. That isn't a good thing honestly. You can't win races if you can't hook up the tires. The balance of the car with the high torque doesn't work as well as I once thought.
It is a fun car that can go fast but I am done tracking it for now. I also would rather have the stock sport suspension that add coilovers for what really won't amount to much fun factor. I do love the car for what it is. It is a nice luxury ride that someone can go fast in relatively easily. Between the Bimmer and the NSX I will take the NSX hands down even for being 14 years older.
The one thing I will say about the 335i is don't expect it to be a race car after tuning the suspension and adding a tune. I have a Supercharged NSX now as well and they have similar whp numbers but the NSX can put the power to the ground much better. I spin my wheels in every gear but 5th and 6th in my 335i. That isn't a good thing honestly. You can't win races if you can't hook up the tires. The balance of the car with the high torque doesn't work as well as I once thought.
It is a fun car that can go fast but I am done tracking it for now. I also would rather have the stock sport suspension that add coilovers for what really won't amount to much fun factor. I do love the car for what it is. It is a nice luxury ride that someone can go fast in relatively easily. Between the Bimmer and the NSX I will take the NSX hands down even for being 14 years older.
01-14-10, 05:07 PM
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The first year cars were the ones where they came with 300+ hp numbers from the factory. That hasn't been the case quite as much in 2008 and 2009. I have a Dinan stage 3 tuned car and have had no problems so far but the fuel pump is a major issue for these cars. Gas in California apparently kills these pumps for the car. Every person I know that had to replace multiple high pressure fuel pumps lives in Arnold's State.
The one thing I will say about the 335i is don't expect it to be a race car after tuning the suspension and adding a tune. I have a Supercharged NSX now as well and they have similar whp numbers but the NSX can put the power to the ground much better. I spin my wheels in every gear but 5th and 6th in my 335i. That isn't a good thing honestly. You can't win races if you can't hook up the tires. The balance of the car with the high torque doesn't work as well as I once thought.
It is a fun car that can go fast but I am done tracking it for now. I also would rather have the stock sport suspension that add coilovers for what really won't amount to much fun factor. I do love the car for what it is. It is a nice luxury ride that someone can go fast in relatively easily. Between the Bimmer and the NSX I will take the NSX hands down even for being 14 years older.
The one thing I will say about the 335i is don't expect it to be a race car after tuning the suspension and adding a tune. I have a Supercharged NSX now as well and they have similar whp numbers but the NSX can put the power to the ground much better. I spin my wheels in every gear but 5th and 6th in my 335i. That isn't a good thing honestly. You can't win races if you can't hook up the tires. The balance of the car with the high torque doesn't work as well as I once thought.
It is a fun car that can go fast but I am done tracking it for now. I also would rather have the stock sport suspension that add coilovers for what really won't amount to much fun factor. I do love the car for what it is. It is a nice luxury ride that someone can go fast in relatively easily. Between the Bimmer and the NSX I will take the NSX hands down even for being 14 years older.
01-14-10, 05:24 PM
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I was just at BMW last week and the sales guy (also a MB Tech) sold my girlfriend her 335i told me 6 months back they had a performance pkg that 335i's can be ordered with from the factory a "performance upgrade" which includes a tuned chip and exhaust for $300 - thats factory option.
The reason i happen to stumble on this is that i was looking at an X6 35 and it had this option on it.. "performance upgrade for $300" it had a gain of 30 HP which he says its the same as the 335i because of same motor. I will check more into this and get back with you guys.
Also, I'm going check with him to see how much i can get this for in parts for 335i?
The reason i happen to stumble on this is that i was looking at an X6 35 and it had this option on it.. "performance upgrade for $300" it had a gain of 30 HP which he says its the same as the 335i because of same motor. I will check more into this and get back with you guys.
Also, I'm going check with him to see how much i can get this for in parts for 335i?
01-14-10, 05:39 PM
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I want to see how the market responds to this. I am hoping that Lexus will man up and add another 20-30 hp to the 3.5L to keep up with BMW and Infiniti. I like the IS but I don't think its as competitive as it was just a few years back. The next generation IS needs a hp boost, a back seat, and a manual transmission as an option ( with the 3.5L not the motor in the IS250). Unfortunately the added rear leg room will require for the car to get a bit longer and heavier, but the added hp ( hopefully) will balance out the added weight.
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01-14-10, 05:48 PM
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I want to see how the market responds to this. I am hoping that Lexus will man up and add another 20-30 hp to the 3.5L to keep up with BMW and Infiniti. I like the IS but I don't think its as competitive as it was just a few years back. The next generation IS needs a hp boost, a back seat, and a manual transmission as an option ( with the 3.5L not the motor in the IS250).
Mercedes sells fine with the C-class which is nowhere in the 0-60 or hp runnings outside the C63. Not everyone's priority is power.
Not sure why you continue to say in threads " keep up with the Infiniti engine" when it is no faster than the IS. Bigger displacement and more hp does not =better.
01-15-10, 12:09 AM
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I was just at BMW last week and the sales guy (also a MB Tech) sold my girlfriend her 335i told me 6 months back they had a performance pkg that 335i's can be ordered with from the factory a "performance upgrade" which includes a tuned chip and exhaust for $300 - thats factory option.
The reason i happen to stumble on this is that i was looking at an X6 35 and it had this option on it.. "performance upgrade for $300" it had a gain of 30 HP which he says its the same as the 335i because of same motor. I will check more into this and get back with you guys.
Also, I'm going check with him to see how much i can get this for in parts for 335i?
The reason i happen to stumble on this is that i was looking at an X6 35 and it had this option on it.. "performance upgrade for $300" it had a gain of 30 HP which he says its the same as the 335i because of same motor. I will check more into this and get back with you guys.
Also, I'm going check with him to see how much i can get this for in parts for 335i?
my friends with 335 their cars are all very high power, definitely more than 330hp (quite a bit more)
01-15-10, 06:04 AM
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I was just at BMW last week and the sales guy (also a MB Tech) sold my girlfriend her 335i told me 6 months back they had a performance pkg that 335i's can be ordered with from the factory a "performance upgrade" which includes a tuned chip and exhaust for $300 - thats factory option.
The reason i happen to stumble on this is that i was looking at an X6 35 and it had this option on it.. "performance upgrade for $300" it had a gain of 30 HP which he says its the same as the 335i because of same motor. I will check more into this and get back with you guys.
Also, I'm going check with him to see how much i can get this for in parts for 335i?
The reason i happen to stumble on this is that i was looking at an X6 35 and it had this option on it.. "performance upgrade for $300" it had a gain of 30 HP which he says its the same as the 335i because of same motor. I will check more into this and get back with you guys.
Also, I'm going check with him to see how much i can get this for in parts for 335i?
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01-20-10, 08:32 AM
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Awesome car. I can't wait until it comes out, just so I can head over to the bimmer forums and observe even more absurd 335 vs m3 threads. 
Seriously, I think this is a good move for sales, but bad move in the long run. The m3 should clearly distinguish itself from its 3-series brethren, but it looks like the gap in performance between the two is continuing to shrink. I suppose that the M brand is already diluted due to the X5/X6M, so oh well.
Seriously, I think this is a good move for sales, but bad move in the long run. The m3 should clearly distinguish itself from its 3-series brethren, but it looks like the gap in performance between the two is continuing to shrink. I suppose that the M brand is already diluted due to the X5/X6M, so oh well.
01-20-10, 02:05 PM
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Awesome car. I can't wait until it comes out, just so I can head over to the bimmer forums and observe even more absurd 335 vs m3 threads.
Seriously, I think this is a good move for sales, but bad move in the long run. The m3 should clearly distinguish itself from its 3-series brethren, but it looks like the gap in performance between the two is continuing to shrink. I suppose that the M brand is already diluted due to the X5/X6M, so oh well.
Seriously, I think this is a good move for sales, but bad move in the long run. The m3 should clearly distinguish itself from its 3-series brethren, but it looks like the gap in performance between the two is continuing to shrink. I suppose that the M brand is already diluted due to the X5/X6M, so oh well.
01-20-10, 02:32 PM
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Awesome car. I can't wait until it comes out, just so I can head over to the bimmer forums and observe even more absurd 335 vs m3 threads.
Seriously, I think this is a good move for sales, but bad move in the long run. The m3 should clearly distinguish itself from its 3-series brethren, but it looks like the gap in performance between the two is continuing to shrink. I suppose that the M brand is already diluted due to the X5/X6M, so oh well.
Seriously, I think this is a good move for sales, but bad move in the long run. The m3 should clearly distinguish itself from its 3-series brethren, but it looks like the gap in performance between the two is continuing to shrink. I suppose that the M brand is already diluted due to the X5/X6M, so oh well.
01-20-10, 03:37 PM
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but i do have to say the straight line performance gap between 335 and m3 has gotten much smaller, so i can understand people's argument in that sense
but they also haven't really make turns in the cars