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Convertibles... Are they actually that bloody slow?
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05-22-2014, 05:48 AM | #1 |
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Convertibles... Are they actually that bloody slow?
I have a 335i 2007 M-Sport E93 and after going in my mates 335D mine feels so bloody slow!! Got the engine and everything checked out turbos are fine, i dont think its a problem per-se i think its just the convertible as heavy and as slow as F***!!
So far I've got a remap, BMC panel filter, Intake Scoops and a remap... Handling wise I've got Eibach pro kit springs... I've been told its about 362... not sure how true that is as it feels bloody slow! Help peeps... If you had about £800 to spend on making it quicker what would you do? Can anyone suggest a good place to remap with access to a Dyno? |
05-22-2014, 05:57 AM | #2 |
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I had an e93 335i as my second 335. I sold it within 4 weeks as for some reason it just wasnt as fast as my previous 335i with the same mods ie. Jb4+dci.
I think it is just the weight. |
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05-22-2014, 06:13 AM | #3 | |
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Might have to look into selling it... What do you think i'll get because i cant find anything on Autotrader with the same specs... Its got 69k now... |
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05-22-2014, 06:21 AM | #5 |
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It's not that slow though with a remap. 350 should make it about the same power to weight as the coupe. I thought the vert handled quite well too for its weight. Very low centre of gravity. |
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05-22-2014, 06:35 AM | #6 |
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See the thing is I'll have to spend double or triple the money to get it as quick as the M3 / faster than the coupe. Annoying!
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05-22-2014, 06:50 AM | #7 |
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With that setup it should have been pretty fast.. Most likely it just needed some walnut blasting to clean up those intake valves from all that carbon build up.
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05-22-2014, 06:53 AM | #8 | |
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Mod for mod it'll never be as fast as the coupé because it weighs more. Get a coupé if you want a faster car, better still get a 135i as it is even lighter. |
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05-22-2014, 06:56 AM | #9 |
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Downpipes, intercooler and jb4 £1200 altogether. You bound to smile even with heavy car?
Also, your comparing to a 335D! Which has do much more torque and your car is heavier...really not a fair comparison. |
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05-22-2014, 06:57 AM | #10 |
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Surely its the fact of him having the diesel and you having the petrol?! Have you seen the torque difference?!
My 325d has the same torque as your 335i (400nm) where as the 335d has 580nm. Thats why it feels fast, it has more "punch" |
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05-22-2014, 07:17 AM | #11 |
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I know you're right but I don't want to accept it! lol!!
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05-22-2014, 07:27 AM | #12 |
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Hopefully, one day, i'll beat an M3 vert :')
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05-22-2014, 03:07 PM | #17 |
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were you driving? or a passenger?? sometimes because you're not ready for or in control of the power, you feel it's much faster...
i remember once, my mate drove my car and floored it and i shat my pants... it felt a lot quicker lol
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05-22-2014, 03:09 PM | #18 |
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Get DP's, Fmic and meth.
I made 512lb/ft of torque with this setup - I.e. About the same as a stage 1 335d!
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05-22-2014, 04:52 PM | #19 |
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I was a passenger... lol... my cousin drove my car and yes it felt quicker but the 335d just felt milrs better. Really am considering selling up for a 335i/335d coupe... maybe even a 135i but im not sure since its a bit girly and my mrs wouldnt allow it haha
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