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Originally Posted by QUIKAG,Aug 12 2006, 02:14 PM
Forced induction is the wave of the future.
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Originally Posted by AZDelt,Aug 13 2006, 12:41 AM
My guess is the 335 is going to be a quick yet serene ride.
100+hp&tq eh? would u happen to have info on exactly what they did to achieve that? i'm just curious about how much potential the stock turbo's have and how much more boost the aluminum block can handle safely...
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Originally Posted by trivium,Aug 13 2006, 12:12 PM
Forced induction applications on mass produced autos has been around since before you or I was born. You make it sound like the Turbocharger was introduced last year.
ie. more cars from more manufactures will come equipped with TC's from the factory than the current market.
i'd love for Honda to produce a turbo roadster as replacement to the s2k.
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Originally Posted by fusionchickenleg,Aug 13 2006, 03:47 PM
exact reason why i compare the 335 with the g35c.
100+hp&tq eh? would u happen to have info on exactly what they did to achieve that? i'm just curious about how much potential the stock turbo's have and how much more boost the aluminum block can handle safely...
100+hp&tq eh? would u happen to have info on exactly what they did to achieve that? i'm just curious about how much potential the stock turbo's have and how much more boost the aluminum block can handle safely...
Can't say at this point about ESS, in a couple weeks I may have that info.
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Originally Posted by trivium,Aug 13 2006, 12:12 PM
Forced induction applications on mass produced autos has been around since before you or I was born. You make it sound like the Turbocharger was introduced last year.
The turbo inline six from BMW and the turbo 4 banger from Honda (RDX) is just the start of a much higher percentage of mainstream cars having forced induction.
It will become the norm rather than the exception over the next several years.
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Originally Posted by QUIKAG,Aug 14 2006, 02:59 PM
I agree with that. However, it will become more predominant in the future as people are now expecting a lot of power and very good fuel efficiency. Forced induction was not a route that BMW, Honda, Toyota, etc. typically went for mainstream vehicles. Expect to see a lot more of them in the future.
The turbo inline six from BMW and the turbo 4 banger from Honda (RDX) is just the start of a much higher percentage of mainstream cars having forced induction.
It will become the norm rather than the exception over the next several years.
The turbo inline six from BMW and the turbo 4 banger from Honda (RDX) is just the start of a much higher percentage of mainstream cars having forced induction.
It will become the norm rather than the exception over the next several years.
took long enough
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Originally Posted by GPMike,Aug 12 2006, 11:00 PM
Think for a moment...You can get near M3 performance in a "new" 335 for the same price (possibly less) as a pre-owned 3-4 year M3. Many people will consider "not" getting the E46 M3 and go for a "new" 335 since it is "new." E46 M3 prices will have to come down for dealers to move them off the lots. Need proof? See the price trend of used C5 Z06s when the C6 came out. End of discussion. 
I don't need to drive it to know what will happen to prices. If I am wrong, which I won't be....then laugh 
I don't need to drive it to know what will happen to prices. If I am wrong, which I won't be....then laugh 