[vereak82]

Originally Posted by jippii ensio

One of the most hilarious threads ever.


Let's see...I would pick the 93 Escort over the AWD M3

The escort with three turbos and 1000whp at $5-7k.

[Sniz]

stupid thread is stupid.

I dont even like the GTR but i'd take it over a 335 anyday of the week.

[Syndicategt]

Originally Posted by Sniz

stupid thread is stupid.

I dont even like the GTR but i'd take it over a 335 anyday of the week.

+1 this thread is full of fail. There is a reason I'm selling my high hp 335i and moving on to a more reliable platform. I've been following the N54 since day 1 and it has made leaps and bounds, but to compare the 2 is flat out rediculous.

[Beemw335]

Originally Posted by Syndicategt

+1 this thread is full of fail. There is a reason I'm selling my high hp 335i and moving on to a more reliable platform. I've been following this platform since day 1 and it has made leaps and bounds but to compare the 2 is flat out rediculous.

What do you plan on getting next? If you dont mind me asking.

[Syndicategt]

Originally Posted by Beemw335

What do you plan on getting next? If you dont mind me asking.

E36 dedicated track car and trading in my ML for a C63 for the wife (and me of course).

[Sniz]

Originally Posted by Syndicategt

E36 dedicated track car and trading in my ML for a C63 for the wife (and me of course).

That's a fantastic idea

[issabmw]

Originally Posted by Brey335i

R34 GTR.

Originally Posted by (-(ellblazer420

+1 the true Godzilla. I'll take a full Tomei built V Spec II please.

Correct answer.

Originally Posted by Robert@vishnu

Here you go. R34 V-Spec Tomei Built Motor US Legal FTW Anyone else has one in the US..... Answer is NOOO

Can I touch?

[issabmw]

Originally Posted by rooringhusky

Here are some pics of that same car...Easily one of my favorite cars at the event that day..I got some more too just havent had a chance to make a thread for the Airstrip Event yet..

Thank you for the pics. Any idea how much power he was making?

Much respect for trailering it in, I usually drive to events

[335iJWC]

Originally Posted by issabmw

Thank you for the pics. Any idea how much power he was making?

Much respect for trailering it in, I usually drive to events

A car that rare!!
i would probably trailer it too

[malter2.0]

Originally Posted by 91Octane

E92 M3 Single Turbo...

the only post with merit. +1.

[turb0mik3]

One word... sleeper... 335i single turbo

Three letters... RWD... more fun and requires better driving skill

Everyone and their guido mom has a GTR. I see way to many tools and dumb asses on the track who think because they have a GTR they are Mario Andretti.

If we wanna talk marginal price range, give me an e92 M3 with a stroker kit, cams, built motor, and alms body kit . 530hp from an N/A... win...

Not to mention no worries in technical overheating turbo problems.

EDIT: This is a pretty conservative stroker dyno. Weight reduction and this thing would poop on a GTR's chest around a track...

Go to 4:40

[rooringhusky]

Originally Posted by issabmw

Thank you for the pics. Any idea how much power he was making?

Much respect for trailering it in, I usually drive to events

Yep no problem!

It said 700 for hp on the side of the car...but all the numbers were given by the drivers themselves...So it was basically on an honestly policy as decided by Shift Sector..Anyways not doubting the numbers but just letting you know...It did well at the event but definately couldnt keep up with some of the big dogs..

It was just respectable to see a car like that outside its element and still competing..Now a track might be a different story

Originally Posted by 335iJWC

A car that rare!!
i would probably trailer it too

Hell yeah I would ONLY trailer it in! And I just learned quite a bit about this car earlier on this thread...Supposedly its Paul Walker's and its the only street legal R34? Jeez!

[issabmw]

Originally Posted by 335iJWC

A car that rare!!
i would probably trailer it too

I have the same car and drove it to events hehe, although mine isn't a special edition.

[issabmw]

Originally Posted by rooringhusky

And I just learned quite a bit about this car earlier on this thread...Supposedly its Paul Walker's and its the only street legal R34? Jeez!

No, far from the only street legal R34, there are several in the States including mine.

[OpenFlash]

I think if everyone were to take a race in a 600whp 335 running m3 links/bushings, sway bars, properly dialed-in JZR suspension, LSD and a good tire/wheel combination, they would be very surprised in how it stacks up to the GTR. No, it will never have the mechanical grip as the Nissan. But it can possibly handle better and be a lot more involving and fun. As well as quieter, more conformable and with true seating for 4-5 adults.

[EastBayE90]

Originally Posted by issabmw

No, far from the only street legal R34, there are several in the States including mine.

I'm jelly. When I move to Manila I'm 100% picking up a R34. Would love to see some pics of yours.

[EastBayE90]

Originally Posted by shiv@vishnu

I think if everyone were to take a race in a 600whp 335 running m3 links/bushings, sway bars, properly dialed-in JZR suspension, LSD and a good tire/wheel combination, they would be very surprised in how it stacks up to the GTR. No, it will never have the mechanical grip as the Nissan. But it can possibly handle better and be a lot more involving and fun. As well as quieter, more conformable and with true seating for 4-5 adults.

Agreed. When it comes down to it at the end of the day a single turbo 335 would be my car of choice.

[Keik E92 M3]

Originally Posted by shiv@vishnu

I think if everyone were to take a race in a 600whp 335 running m3 links/bushings, sway bars, properly dialed-in JZR suspension, LSD and a good tire/wheel combination, they would be very surprised in how it stacks up to the GTR. No, it will never have the mechanical grip as the Nissan. But it can possibly handle better and be a lot more involving and fun. As well as quieter, more conformable and with true seating for 4-5 adults.

+1000000000000000000000000

[Cornhusker]

Originally Posted by shiv@vishnu

I think if everyone were to take a race in a 600whp 335 running m3 links/bushings, sway bars, properly dialed-in JZR suspension, LSD and a good tire/wheel combination, they would be very surprised in how it stacks up to the GTR. No, it will never have the mechanical grip as the Nissan. But it can possibly handle better and be a lot more involving and fun. As well as quieter, more conformable and with true seating for 4-5 adults.

If you paid 20k for the 335i, what would the total cost be for all those mods you listed?

I've found them at that price with less that 20k miles the last few months.

[Q4P]

Originally Posted by shiv@vishnu

I think if everyone were to take a race in a 600whp 335 running m3 links/bushings, sway bars, properly dialed-in JZR suspension, LSD and a good tire/wheel combination, they would be very surprised in how it stacks up to the GTR. No, it will never have the mechanical grip as the Nissan. But it can possibly handle better and be a lot more involving and fun. As well as quieter, more conformable and with true seating for 4-5 adults.

All very valid points but... that mechanical grip/DCT combo you speak of is what makes it such an amazing car. It is what makes a GTR, a GTR. Driving the car is easy and any driver at any skill level can drag/track the car with consistency and repeatable results. This is true testament to the engineering of that car from the ground up. No matter how great or how powerful a 335i is; it will not run a 7:24 on the 'ring, or run faster than a 458 and even a Veyron around the top gear test track. Nor will it be praised by automotive journalists worldwide, nor will it win car of the year, nor will it consistently and reliably run 9-10's in the 1/4 with a driver such as my grandma.

[dzenno]

Originally Posted by Q4P

All very valid points but... that mechanical grip/DCT combo you speak of is what makes it such an amazing car. It is what makes a GTR, a GTR. Driving the car is easy and any driver at any skill level can drag/track the car with consistency and repeatable results. This is true testament to the engineering of that car from the ground up. No matter how great or how powerful a 335i is; it will not run a 7:24 on the 'ring, or run faster than a 458 and even a Veyron around the top gear test track. Nor will it be praised by automotive journalists worldwide, nor will it win car of the year, nor will it consistently and reliably run 9-10's in the 1/4 with a driver such as my grandma.

+1

GTR any day, but i'll still have some fun with my N54

[Brey335i]

You know what this thread needs? A poll.

Let's make 5 more of these with polls.