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what's the process of ordering a custom 335i? how long does it take, etc.? i'm not interested in the euro delivery option, but wanted to customize the car...
thanks!
That's my take on it. I do like the "plug & play" piggy back circuit... makes it relatively easy... but the rest is a different story.
With 91 octane (seasonal here in California), the Vishnu mod adds a maximum of only 20 hp to the 300 stock hp.
Still... for anyone wanting the nominal increase, the system is an obvious bargain, IMO.
TagMan
Originally my car was scheduled to be produced in May, it has now moved up to the last week of March. Then another several weeks for it to get here.
First, glad you are still around to talk about it.
Second, the 2,800lb 255hp 1994 RX7 was one of the best handling sports cars of its day and would be more stable under high speed than an M coupe, let alone a 3 series sedan. So, while I still think it's somewhere between stupid and idiotic on the intelligence scale to drive a car 150 mph on public highways, at least you picked a pretty good one to do it in.
Third, I'm reminded of a college friend whose rich girlfriend's dad had a Ferrari. He was allowed to use it one day, so long as he was "careful". As he drove the car by himself a mere 135 mph at dawn on I79, a deer ran out onto the road. He almost missed it, but clipped a hind leg. Which went through the windshield and embedded itself halfway through the passenger seat. He didn't have much success convincing his never to be future father in law that he was only going 75 or 80.
Question: what is your experience??
Impression so far is, wow this car is fast! Now I know what the e46 M3 probably have felt like. Having 300lb of torque is amazing. I haven't pass my break in, so no readline yet. But at 4600 to 5000 rpm (I know, the manual says 4600 during break in but I was a bad boy after 750 miles); wow, I can feel the rear tires losing contact with the pavement right before DTC kicks in. It's amazing, I been a bimmer owner since 2001 (a e46 sedan and will be for life if they keep adding horses to the engine and drives the way bimmer are) and I sure hope this engine makes it into the x5 line soon since my other x5 3.0i feels a bit under power.
In any case, I got the 6 speed steptronics (reason being wife) and with the new engine; I think a firmware update for the transmission is needed sometime in the near future. Once in awhile slowing down to 5 miles and then taking off (in D mode), the engine and transmission feels like it doesn't know what to do. So it jerks harshly; enough to nearly knock my morning coffee out from under me. It doesn't happen often enough to raise concern, but twice in 842 miles was noted.
Comfort access is a must for folks who's debating whether or not. Didn't know how I lived without it before. I also got premium package, auto visors and heated seat on this car. My infant son loves the auto visors and is a must if anyone have kids. So far I only have good things to say about this car. The gas mileage average was 28 since it was all freeway. Now having it a few weeks in the city, it averages 26 so far. I will do another review after my break in period. I also plan to take this car onto the track this spring/summer and see what it can really do. Stay tune and drive on bimmer lovers, drive on....
UncleJesse
Regards,
OW
However, I live in Chicago and would also like the awd which isn't an option on the 335i sedan - at least I don't think so.
So how does the BMW rear wheel drive handle in snow/ice?
BMW and their DSC/DTC are great in controling the car.
Thanks!
I believe BMW is coming out with a 335Xi (AWD), and I think it's due some time this year.
Bruce
How was your Xi in the snow, assuming you had the opportunity?
Regards,
OW
My 330Xi is great in the snow, up to a point. Beyond a certain depth of accumulation on the road, then our X3 is better due to higher ground clearance. Until that point, I would rate them as even.
A couple of weeks ago we were in the X3 on an unplowed road, and the X3 was fine, but I'm pretty sure the 330Xi would not have made it.
In our area, we have as much trouble with sleet, freezing rain, and ice as we do snow. This is compounded by drivers who panic in winter conditions, and a density of traffic that precludes using normal snow driving experience to avoid problems; e.g., you get stopped on an uphill, and then have to start from a standstill on an incline, rather than maintaining momentum when approaching a hill.
I think the 330Xi is particualrly good in these conditions. I think AWD is particularly justified in these conditions.
Bruce
Regards,
OW
Been a long time reader of this forum, just picked up a 335 coupe, black sapphire with coral red interior, full optioned with a six speed manual. Love the car so far, only put on 100 miles today but feels ultra quick. Was a little confused though because my sales guy said there was no real break in requirements, but from reading this forum everyone says to take it easy the first 1200 miles? Thanks guys and happy motoring
Best Regards,
Shipo
Great choice! Drive with all the best heath and safety!
Regards,
OW
Regards,
OW
I wouldn't baby the 335, but I would follow owners manual recommendations.
Ferraris are, I believe, bench-run pretty much full out before they hit the streets....If the engines don't meet HP on the dyno, out them come for disassembly.
A NASCAR engine would need to be "broken-in" at 100% but is designed for low mileage lifespan with huge demands during that life cycle. Hopefully, Toyota gets with the program as they enter the race!! (BTW, why doesn't BMW try NASCAR?)
I suspect it's all about the warranty and as the tech gets more capable of detecting any "out of warranty" operations in a vehicle, it's going to get bumpy out there!
Regards,
OW
Regards,
OW
I think that toyota makes a lot more products that the average nascar fan might buy, and even that move is seen as iffy... I mean, BMW is almost the antithesis of nascar. Handling, luxury, safety, and over-engineering?
I tend to like the effect from reactions that the kids have in the x-mas present commercial as more effective!
Regards,
OW
I like drive of BMW 335 but is there anyway to make softer the gas/brake pedals and steering wheel ?
Thanks.
thanks,
Best Regards,
Shipo
That said, I did the same thing for my first BMW. I drove a 1999 328i sans-SP, liked it, and ordered it. For the first 34 months of my 39 month lease, I loved the car and its handling. Then I swapped my car with another member here at Edmunds for a day and a half, and his car had the SP. I was instantly hooked. A month or two later I went out and ordered the 3ers replacement, a 2002 530i SP to be exact, and I couldn't wait for the least on the 328i to end. It was a good car, but the (relative) lack luster handling was just killing me once I knew what else could be had out there.
Best Regards,
Shipo
My 335i has 225 45 R17 all around and the door panel has cold psi as: front 32 rear 38. Can anyone tell me why it's so high for the rear tires recommendations? At tire shops, they normally put in 32 psi all around. I notice they do the same at BMW when I put it in for service. I normally run front 32 rear 35 so wasn't sure why they recommended so high for the rear and the dealer service dept dont' do the recommended.
My x5 all around are 235 65 R17 and it's recommended psi cold is : front 32 rear 39 and I run it the same: 32 and rear 35's.
Any opinion?
My guess - MBA not an engineer - is that in your 335i, with nearly 50/50 static weight balance, the higher rear tire pressure is to support the rearward weight shift under hard acceleration.
Any engineers care to set me straight?
But, I think you have it exactly... Also, under cornering loads, the rear tires seem to shoulder the lion's share of keeping the car on the road.. I think that is why the rear tires wear considerably faster than the fronts...
Our '03 325i and 05 330Cic were/are the same way..
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One is that higher tire pressure is used at the heavier end of the car - like Habitat's 911.
The other is that lower pressures are used on the tires that "work harder" so that when heated, all pressures equalize.
Tire pressure can also be increased to deliver better fuel economy by decreasing rolling resistance.
Tire pressure can be increased to "idiot-proof" the likelihood of underinflation, which can result in tire failure at speed.
Finally, tweaking tire pressure - front and rear - can change the handling dynamics of the vehicle. For example, increase rear pressure to minimize understeer.
Bottom line? I haven't a clue!
Perhaps actualsize or shipo have a clue?
Regards,
OW
Yes... I'm psychic.. :surprise:
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