335i more responsive than a GTR?

hotrod182 · 07-14-2008, 02:29 AM

I was talking to a guy the other day who was testing the GTR. He said his JB2 335i actually felt more responsive around town in everyday driving. He said you can definitely feel the weight when driving the car. Engine looks pretty clean, so I decided to take a picture of that too. The car is pretty striking. Rear seats even had more room than I thought the would have. Definitely gets attention at this point of its life cycle. I had no idea the GTR used RFTs also. Too bad we didn't test this on the GTECH/VBOX!

Also, today I saw a pink Vette, just had to share that one with you. I didn't even try and get it to race me. I assume it was a girl driving??

rotaz · 07-14-2008, 03:01 AM

damn...where in cali?

hotrod182 · 07-14-2008, 03:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rotaz

damn...where in cali?

Ventura County on the GTR,
SFV on the Vette.

McLuVan · 07-14-2008, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrod182

Ventura County on the GTR,
SFV on the Vette.

WTFFFFFFFFFFFF

!!!!!!!!!!!!
that VETT IS LIKE A FEW SECONDS FROM MY HOUSE!!!!!!

racevs · 07-14-2008, 04:03 AM

lol as much as i love BMW i dont care what that guy says no way a 335 is more responsive then the GTR, car is a monster

garyhgaryh · 07-14-2008, 04:11 AM

responsive? yes. we have little/puny turbos.... But in a race, the gtr will just kill a 335i even if the 335i jumps the GT-R.

JeffL · 07-14-2008, 09:30 AM

Wow red is a great color for the GTR. way cool car.

hotrod2448 · 07-14-2008, 09:37 AM

I could see the 335 being more responsive around town than the GTR since it has smaller turbos. Too bad we can have that responsiveness with the power of the GTR.

I really like the GTR in red.

sflgator · 07-14-2008, 10:15 AM

Hotrod,

That GTR is definitely hot!!!

and that pink Vette almost made me puke!

Btw - I don't belive the GTR wouldn't be as "responsive" as a tuned 335i; that thing is just an absolute monster and is supposed to have some decent TQ down low as well. Thanks for sharing!

roadkillrob · 07-14-2008, 10:25 AM

Wait until the GTR tunes come out, then it will feel responsive that is for sure!

darkphantom · 07-14-2008, 11:17 AM

Peptobismal vette FTL

Sexy Red R35 FTW...

the R35 wiLL annihilate our cars even if we get like 3 sec head start!

hotrod2448 · 07-14-2008, 12:09 PM

Just because it is faster doesn't mean it isn't less responsive. Big turbos= big power + slower response all other things being equal.

darkphantom · 07-14-2008, 12:22 PM

the question is flawed, you can't compare the GTR!

hotrod2448 · 07-14-2008, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkphantom

the question is flawed, you can't compare the GTR!

That only applies to SRT4's.

I kind of had to laugh at how it has "carbon fiber composite" embossed on the rad support. It just looks like one of those things some douche will open the hood and point to and talk about how special that makes his car at great length.

It looks more like some type of glass reinforced plastic but, I guess pretty much everything is made form carbon in one way or another.

stressdoc · 07-14-2008, 12:46 PM

I looked one over in Kyoto a couple months back. Silver-grey. I like red better. The GTR is amazing, but it's not my cup of tea. Just too heavy. For USA driving, I want a car half its weight -- let's hope that the Z2 lives up to its billing.

Bobby_Light · 07-14-2008, 12:49 PM

That's funny. I was lucky enough to take a ride in that exact GT-R yesterday as a passenger.

The GT-R is indeed sluggish from a stop in everyday situations - a bit jerky which surprised me. There is some turbo lag as well. Once the boost hits though after a little lag, it is completely ridiculous. It pulls HARD. Stupid HARD. The GT-R can fly. Launch control is a blast. It does get a lot of attention on the streets too. Godzilla FTW!

Getting back in my 335i to drive home was like being in a GEO Metro. Felt so slow.

darkphantom · 07-14-2008, 01:03 PM

damn bro, nice pics. I wonder how hard this thing pulls compared to a ZR1...that's the toughest battle ZR1 vs Godzilla

hotrod2448 · 07-14-2008, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkphantom

damn bro, nice pics. I wonder how hard this thing pulls compared to a ZR1...that's the toughest battle ZR1 vs Godzilla

There's a video of that at the 'ring on here. ZR1 rapes it down the straights, GTR fights back through the turns. They look to be fairly close. GTR V-spec will own the ZR1 in handling and most likely keep up down the straights.

hotrod182 · 07-14-2008, 04:30 PM

It is definitely a lot of car and technology for the money. That is if you could actually get one at MSRP. The car is decent looking. The dashboard is kind of a hodge podge of shapes though.

Dan335i · 07-14-2008, 04:49 PM

Try getting a GT-R for less than 90-100k.My friend owns a Nissan dealership in Orange County NY and was allocated two GT-R,s. He wont let them go go for anything less than 100k.His price,69k.

continentalg5 · 07-14-2008, 04:55 PM

Just a side note, the Top Gear race with the GTR was a lot of fun to watch.

That car is a monster.

tek818 · 07-14-2008, 05:27 PM

i think that pink 'vette is that nappy old broad Angelyne's. There used to be billboards of her all over LA in a failed attempt to make her famous.

07-14-2008, 02:29 AM	#1
hotrod182 . 878 Rep 3,994 Posts Drives: 2023 i4 M50 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California iTrader: (0)	335i more responsive than a GTR? I was talking to a guy the other day who was testing the GTR. He said his JB2 335i actually felt more responsive around town in everyday driving. He said you can definitely feel the weight when driving the car. Engine looks pretty clean, so I decided to take a picture of that too. The car is pretty striking. Rear seats even had more room than I thought the would have. Definitely gets attention at this point of its life cycle. I had no idea the GTR used RFTs also. Too bad we didn't test this on the GTECH/VBOX! Also, today I saw a pink Vette, just had to share that one with you. I didn't even try and get it to race me. I assume it was a girl driving?? Attached Images __________________ 2011 Alpine 335d M-Sport 12.34 @ 110.48mph 2019 i3s Terra, 2008 Black 335i Sedan. 11.11@ 129.47 mph 2008 Monaco Blue JB3 2.0 335i Coupe. 11.33 @ 132.77 mph, 60-130mph: 6.95 seconds 2023 i4 M50 11.48 @ 121.56mph, 3.43 0-60 (dragy) Last edited by hotrod182; 07-14-2008 at 03:04 AM..
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

07-14-2008, 03:01 AM	#2
rotaz Captain 61 Rep 698 Posts Drives: GT3, 4Runner S/C Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SF Bay iTrader: (0)	damn...where in cali? __________________ \|Arrived 12/14/06\| JP Vizage Kit\| Gone 4/4/09 \|
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-14-2008, 04:03 AM	#5
racevs Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	lol as much as i love BMW i dont care what that guy says no way a 335 is more responsive then the GTR, car is a monster
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-14-2008, 04:11 AM	#6
garyhgaryh Major 79 Rep 1,232 Posts Drives: Supercharged e30 M3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: santa cruz iTrader: (4)	responsive? yes. we have little/puny turbos.... But in a race, the gtr will just kill a 335i even if the 335i jumps the GT-R.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-14-2008, 09:30 AM	#7
JeffL Major 36 Rep 1,202 Posts Drives: C63 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (1)	Wow red is a great color for the GTR. way cool car. __________________ no sig.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-14-2008, 09:37 AM	#8
hotrod2448 grand poobah 257 Rep 2,253 Posts Drives: F80 M3, F10 535i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 335d [0.00]	I could see the 335 being more responsive around town than the GTR since it has smaller turbos. Too bad we can have that responsiveness with the power of the GTR. I really like the GTR in red.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-14-2008, 10:15 AM	#9
sflgator Major General 166 Rep 5,389 Posts Drives: '09 MB C63 AMG & '08 MB GL450 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: U.S. iTrader: (1)	Hotrod, That GTR is definitely hot!!! and that pink Vette almost made me puke! Btw - I don't belive the GTR wouldn't be as "responsive" as a tuned 335i; that thing is just an absolute monster and is supposed to have some decent TQ down low as well. Thanks for sharing! __________________ \|2009 RENNtech MB C63 AMG \| Black/Black Leather/Black Maple \| Premium II \| MultiMedia \| iPod \| \| TeleAid \| Charcoal Filter Delete \| BMC High-Flow Air Filters \| High-Flow Secondary Cats \| Clear Side Markers \|
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-14-2008, 10:25 AM	#10
roadkillrob Major General 892 Rep 5,475 Posts Drives: 08 335i,22 X3M, 2012 C63 Black Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NH iTrader: (15)	Wait until the GTR tunes come out, then it will feel responsive that is for sure!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-14-2008, 11:17 AM	#11
darkphantom Banned 631 Rep 5,945 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The place for Bimmers iTrader: (4)	Peptobismal vette FTL Sexy Red R35 FTW... the R35 wiLL annihilate our cars even if we get like 3 sec head start!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-14-2008, 12:09 PM	#12
hotrod2448 grand poobah 257 Rep 2,253 Posts Drives: F80 M3, F10 535i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 335d [0.00]	Just because it is faster doesn't mean it isn't less responsive. Big turbos= big power + slower response all other things being equal.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-14-2008, 12:22 PM	#13
darkphantom Banned 631 Rep 5,945 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The place for Bimmers iTrader: (4)	the question is flawed, you can't compare the GTR!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-14-2008, 12:46 PM	#15
stressdoc Moderator 659 Rep 10,865 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	I looked one over in Kyoto a couple months back. Silver-grey. I like red better. The GTR is amazing, but it's not my cup of tea. Just too heavy. For USA driving, I want a car half its weight -- let's hope that the Z2 lives up to its billing. __________________ My recent ED photos: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1026808 my not-so-recent ED: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31829 Please join BMWCCA http://bmwcca.org/index.php?pageid=c...&ref_by=300279
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-14-2008, 12:49 PM	#16
Bobby_Light Major 66 Rep 1,352 Posts Drives: E36 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (14)	That's funny. I was lucky enough to take a ride in that exact GT-R yesterday as a passenger. The GT-R is indeed sluggish from a stop in everyday situations - a bit jerky which surprised me. There is some turbo lag as well. Once the boost hits though after a little lag, it is completely ridiculous. It pulls HARD. Stupid HARD. The GT-R can fly. Launch control is a blast. It does get a lot of attention on the streets too. Godzilla FTW! Getting back in my 335i to drive home was like being in a GEO Metro. Felt so slow. Attached Images
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-14-2008, 01:03 PM	#17
darkphantom Banned 631 Rep 5,945 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The place for Bimmers iTrader: (4)	damn bro, nice pics. I wonder how hard this thing pulls compared to a ZR1...that's the toughest battle ZR1 vs Godzilla
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-14-2008, 04:30 PM	#19
hotrod182 . 878 Rep 3,994 Posts Drives: 2023 i4 M50 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California iTrader: (0)	It is definitely a lot of car and technology for the money. That is if you could actually get one at MSRP. The car is decent looking. The dashboard is kind of a hodge podge of shapes though. __________________ 2011 Alpine 335d M-Sport 12.34 @ 110.48mph 2019 i3s Terra, 2008 Black 335i Sedan. 11.11@ 129.47 mph 2008 Monaco Blue JB3 2.0 335i Coupe. 11.33 @ 132.77 mph, 60-130mph: 6.95 seconds 2023 i4 M50 11.48 @ 121.56mph, 3.43 0-60 (dragy)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-14-2008, 04:49 PM	#20
Dan335i Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,786 Posts Drives: 07 335i coupe 6MT,w/sp. pack. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: orange county NY iTrader: (2)	Try getting a GT-R for less than 90-100k.My friend owns a Nissan dealership in Orange County NY and was allocated two GT-R,s. He wont let them go go for anything less than 100k.His price,69k.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-14-2008, 04:55 PM	#21
continentalg5 Major 17 Rep 1,074 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	Just a side note, the Top Gear race with the GTR was a lot of fun to watch. That car is a monster.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-14-2008, 05:27 PM	#22
tek818 Lieutenant Colonel 140 Rep 1,953 Posts Drives: 2020 X3M Competition Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2018 M3 ZCP [9.50]	i think that pink 'vette is that nappy old broad Angelyne's. There used to be billboards of her all over LA in a failed attempt to make her famous. __________________ 2020 F97 X3M Competition (current) - 2018 F80 M3 Competition - 2015 F82 M4 - 2012 E82 135i - 2010 E92 335i - 2007 E92 335i
	Appreciate 0 Quote