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Yes and we all know of recent problems with Honda trannies also.
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2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
When I was driving the car the owner told me to floor it to see what it had when I did at 35mph the car broke traction(the tires spun) when it up shifted at about 50mph, to me it was no big thing until the owner asked me what I did wrong, so I did it again. The car did shift @ 6500 rpm and the owner said that I took it past the red-line.
He also said that the "brake booster" might need to be replaced at about $1000, the bakes did feel soft.
Does this sound normal for this vehicle?
Any and all comments would be appreciated.
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If that is the case, I cannot comment as I had a 5-Speed in my 328i (1999), and the pedal was nicely linear in response.
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BTW if there are any neysayers out there who speak ill about BMWs reliability or the fact that the X5 isn't built well because it is built here in the US instead of Germany, my Dad's X5 fit and finish is nothing short of superb and in the 3 months and 5600 miles he's had it, not one hiccup.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Um, that's totally wrong. The look of the V1 hasn't changed but what it does has. They're always upgrading the V1 and unlike anyone else, you can send your unit back to be flashed with the latest software and/or upgraded when internal changes merit for a low price.
The V1 has something no other system offers - arrows. knowing where the radar is coming from helps tremendously. If it's behind me, I know a cop is approaching. If it's ahead and approaching at a super fast rate (the signal grows in intensity) I know the cop is on the other side of the road. A slower rate indicates he's on my side waiting in the weeds.
Check the reviews of detectors and most show the V1 and Escort neck and neck on many things. but the V1 has the upgrade and arrows...
I have one and just used it on a trip to Vegas. I averaged over 95 mph on my drive once I got passed the traffic out of San Diego. 306 miles, 3.5 hours - that's including 15 minutes of bumper to bumper to go 8 miles to the I-15. At one stretch I was doing close to 130. It spotted about 50% of the cops for me - the rest were cops who pace which is common in CA.
I considered the escort but the lack of arrows and the inability to upgrade it made me decide to move on.
sport A/S tires installed on my 325 wagon. The wheels are the 7 spoke style 45. They look fantastic and have greatly improved the handling on the vehicle. That part I'm very happy with.
There is one disturbing thing that I have noticed though and I would like to know if anyone else has seen this.
The edge of the wheel and the edge of the tire are flush with each other. In fact,I would say that the edge of the wheel sticks out past the tire edge. In other words when you accidently rub up against a curb there is absolutely no buffer.. The wheel immediately gets scratched as there is no rubber to protect the wheel.. In fact, both my passenger side wheels already look like they have been beat up and this is only after one month.. I hate to see what they will look like in a year..The low profile of the tire does not help of course. I'm really careful when pulling next to a curb but sometimes you get too close. I'm really quite disturbed by this and am thinking of going back to the dealership.. I see many other cars including BMW's that do not have this design flaw. Is it possible that the tires were installed incorrectly? I can't imagine that this would be an intentional design feature of the wheel. I need to look at other cars with this wheel setup to see if in fact this is the case. Maybe this is what I'll have to live with. Any info would be appreciated.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
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Hmmm, I wasn't aware that the Style 45 wheels were available in 17" size. Aside from that, there are two issues that can lead to scuffing of the wheels:
1) Tire width: if you have 205 section width tires mounted on those rims, they will barely be wider than the rims themselves. Tires with a 225 section width are the recommended size and will protect the wheels much better.
2) Sidewall design: many of the higher performance tires on the market these days have a thick sidewall that should overlap the outside of the rim. The good news is that your Michelin Pilot Sport A/S do have such a sidewall.
I hope this helps.
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Shipo
Please help.
Tom
I would also wonder if your tires are correctly sized. I have Michelin Pilots (not A/S) and they have the "rim protector" ridge on them. Not that I think that would offer much protection.. maybe just a little.
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1) You have an incredibly strong engine.
2) Your rear tires are worn out.
I'm betting on number 2.
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So under hard acceleration you can't "chirp" your tires?
The tires have good tread depth and the engine doesn't seem overly powerful, but this is the first time I have driven a BMW 328i.
BTW I did "chirp" the tires (driving in a straight line) 4-5 times, just to see if this was normal for this car or if it was just a fluke.
So I guess you guys are saying that this isn't normal, perhaps a transmission problem?
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Tom
Neither blueguy or I have an E36 328i, though.
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and is it just me or I find the 325i more comfortable than 330i? I noticed someone here said 330i is also noisier, is it because of the sport suspension? im still in the market for one and all this noise and comfort thing kinda bothers me. i mean sure I like how the 3.0 performs but if i have to sacrifice a lot of comfort i'll have to think about it again. its not like im a hardcore driver anyway
but id still pick a 17" wheel for 2 reasons: 1. they have better grip on the road and 2. i dont like the 16"s design
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So under hard acceleration you can't "chirp" your tires?
The tires have good tread depth and the engine doesn't seem overly powerful, but this is the first time I have driven a BMW 328i.
BTW I did "chirp" the tires (driving in a straight line) 4-5 times, just to see if this was normal for this car or if it was just a fluke.
So I guess you guys are saying that this isn't normal, perhaps a transmission problem?
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Tom
Looks nice and has a great ride (just a little soft in the corners).
-Paul
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BMW had to justify the name "Sport Package" by looking sporty, but they barely allowed 17" 'cause it's still the narrow 7".
Frankly, my bro's '02 325xi "sport" package's 20-spoke 17x7" style 73 is rather grandpa-ish-looking. But he finds the 16x7" style 45 boring looking.
I believe the 330i convertible w/ mandatory 17" due to the large brake discs also has the non-sport suspension to avoid body flexing. It's also 7" width.
Me, too, I'd rather get some used '99 323i sport's 16x7" "V Spoke".
"and is it just me or I find the 325i more comfortable than 330i? I noticed someone here said 330i is also noisier, is it because of the sport suspension? im still in the market for one and all this noise and comfort thing kinda bothers me. i mean sure I like how the 3.0 performs but if i have to sacrifice a lot of comfort i'll have to think about it again. its not like im a hardcore driver anyway "
330i's mandatory 17"'s shorter sidewall isolates the tread/road noise & especially road bumps less well, & especially if the tread/sidewall design is also the noisier/sportier type. Run-flat tires got firm sidewall, too. But the main difference in ride comfort is due to the 330i's std lowered sport suspension.
3.0's taller gearing can't compensate for the louder exhaust, since these 6-cyl engines rev quietly anyway.
As I just said in #26620, "...& especially if the tread/sidewall design is also the noisier/sportier type."
Little firmer suspension which was just right for me, 17 inch wheels and tires, engine HP and torque which I found to be significantly more powerfull and smoother, did not notice any noise difference...
and the car looks completely different to me anyway....chrome trim, wheels and tires size, and the car was built in Munich Germany.
Today I had the opportunity to drive by my BMW dealership and was able to compare my wheel/tire installation to other cars on the lot with the same configuration and this was the case with all the ones that had this particular setup.
I then called the service rep that I deal with to get his feedback on this issue and he indicated that this was the way the rim was designed which apparently gives it a "handsome look". I agree they are handsome.. His recommendation... Be careful when parking.. End of story! I can't argue with that..
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The strange thing was that I was not as much bothered by the "noise" on this test drive (3 days ago) as I was a year ago with a 330i w/o sp. Has BMW added more insulation or retuned the muffler??? Or had my hearing gone south lately???
At any rate, it was a pleasurable test drive. The ride was nicely firm without the harshness, unlike my Maxi. It resemble the ride in the Acura TL-S, but more nimble and tossable. And those sport seats, well, the ones in the TL-S fit me better with minimum adjustments.
Just interest to know, can they use it in the court? Or does it mean that estimation of speed outside CA is not accepted in court.
http://popularmechanics.com/science/extreme_machines/2004/4/large- st_saw/print.phtml
In CA it's totally legal for a cop to pace you or even to estimate your speed. The CHP are taught (supposedly) how to gauge a vehicle's speed by sight. They're given a rating as to how far off they are from the actual mark - usually 3-5 mph.
IMHO, this is lame. But that also explains why many people here get tickets that say "in excess of 75 mph". The cop's not citing actual speed only that you were surely breaking the law.
And getting a harsh ride like what i experienced in a 330i w/ performance package isnt what im expecting either, and whats up w/ that suede/ alcantara seats....not my taste for sure
creakid1: IMO bimmers seats r nicer than those of merc c-class, they lack support and it hurts my back on longer rides. Havent tried jags seat tho. so far i find audi a4s seats most comfortable and supportive for me.