will a re-mapped 335d....

dxb335d · 07-20-2007, 10:27 AM

be a 'real' challenger to the new m3 and rs4???

Carl

sheps · 07-20-2007, 10:39 AM

In a straight line drag race, quite possibly.

In real world driving (overtaking, in-gear stuff) undoubtedly - the low-rev (almost lazy) power delivery of the 335 will allow you to spank it up the road easier then a rev hungry V8 with 65% of the torque.

Around a track - not really - 335 lacks the traction that the RS4's 4wd system and the M3's trick M-diff delivers.

This is just my opinion, on the basis of what I've read - I have not driven the new M3 or a remapped 335d (althiugh I have driven an RS4).

Oli · 07-20-2007, 10:45 AM

Agreed, but tweek the suspension and stick an LSD on it and there would be nothing in it

rjs · 07-20-2007, 11:19 AM

It might give them a bit of a run, but i know what i'd rather have...

Oli · 07-20-2007, 02:14 PM

335D and the change?

dxb335d · 07-20-2007, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OliH

335D and the change?

:rocks:

mikem · 07-20-2007, 03:22 PM

Nick says his re-mapped 335d isn`t as quick in a straight line as his friends CSL, so the new M3 and RS4 I would expect to walk it.

Evil Diesel · 07-22-2007, 01:49 PM

It might not be so quick but it sure is going to give them a bit of a surprise off the lights!

peterg1965 · 07-22-2007, 02:04 PM

You got any pics of yr 335d M Sport Mr Evil?

Evil Diesel · 07-23-2007, 03:20 AM

Only in the brochure - arrives 21st September.

Makin do with my e46 330 M Sport at the mo.

As it goes back to the leasing company in 2 months I am having a bit of fun in it!

PS If anyone sees a 330 M Sport black saph going through the auction in September beware - it could be mine!

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sheps Colonel 81 Rep 2,396 Posts Drives: C63 AMG Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cambs, UK iTrader: (2)	In a straight line drag race, quite possibly. In real world driving (overtaking, in-gear stuff) undoubtedly - the low-rev (almost lazy) power delivery of the 335 will allow you to spank it up the road easier then a rev hungry V8 with 65% of the torque. Around a track - not really - 335 lacks the traction that the RS4's 4wd system and the M3's trick M-diff delivers. This is just my opinion, on the basis of what I've read - I have not driven the new M3 or a remapped 335d (althiugh I have driven an RS4). __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 325i M Sport (E92), Black Sapphire, Coral Red Dakota, 19" 225's, Seat Heating, 6FL and de-badge Replaced by 6.2 litres of AMG powered C class.
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Oli Campervan man 97 Rep 2,667 Posts Drives: RS3 and VW Kombi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: here, there, everywhere...... iTrader: (1)	Agreed, but tweek the suspension and stick an LSD on it and there would be nothing in it __________________ www.bmvs-camperhire.co.uk Genuine VW T5 California Rental
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mikem Lieutenant Colonel 91 Rep 1,557 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Somewhere iTrader: (0)	Nick says his re-mapped 335d isn`t as quick in a straight line as his friends CSL, so the new M3 and RS4 I would expect to walk it.
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Evil Diesel Captain 33 Rep 817 Posts Drives: E92 335d M Sport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: London iTrader: (0)	It might not be so quick but it sure is going to give them a bit of a surprise off the lights!
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peterg1965 Brigadier General 176 Rep 4,190 Posts Drives: F30 335d M Sport, F15 X5 40d Join Date: May 2007 Location: The place of dark satanic mills, UK iTrader: (0)	You got any pics of yr 335d M Sport Mr Evil?
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Evil Diesel Captain 33 Rep 817 Posts Drives: E92 335d M Sport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Only in the brochure - arrives 21st September. Makin do with my e46 330 M Sport at the mo. As it goes back to the leasing company in 2 months I am having a bit of fun in it! PS If anyone sees a 330 M Sport black saph going through the auction in September beware - it could be mine!
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