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03-20-2010, 04:13 AM
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Originally Posted by m1bjr,Mar 20 2010, 01:54 AM
I think the point was missed by a mile here 
Don't forget it wasn't that long ago you were talking about getting an FD2
Have to say I am still surprised you didnt opt for an M-Sport version over the SE?
03-20-2010, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Sti Vi,Mar 20 2010, 01:13 PM
Point has been missed? Knowing you it will end up with a big spoiler on the back and you will still take it on a track day or two
Don't forget it wasn't that long ago you were talking about getting an FD2
Have to say I am still surprised you didnt opt for an M-Sport version over the SE?
Don't forget it wasn't that long ago you were talking about getting an FD2
Have to say I am still surprised you didnt opt for an M-Sport version over the SE?
I have to eat beans on toast every day as it is.
03-20-2010, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by m1bjr,Mar 20 2010, 10:18 PM
I cant afford the M sport variant.
03-21-2010, 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by m1bjr,Mar 17 2010, 05:59 PM
The end result is the same 300 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque as before, but with a fatter torque curve that maintains its peak from 1,200-5,000 rpm.
The torque was measured at 349 lb.ft at 2,950 rpm up from 318 lb.ft at 3,285 rpm.
Chap at Powerstation said BMW were known to be conservative about claimed power outputs,
03-21-2010, 04:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Welshman,Mar 21 2010, 08:46 AM
I think you will find the claimed power is understated. Claimed power on my version is 306 bhp. It was dynoed at Powerstation in Tewkesbury at 325bhp without any modifications. I had the BMW Performance Pack fitted which is a revised map for the ECU plus an extra cooling radiator. It then was dynoed at 335 bhp.
The torque was measured at 349 lb.ft at 2,950 rpm up from 318 lb.ft at 3,285 rpm.
Chap at Powerstation said BMW were known to be conservative about claimed power outputs,
The torque was measured at 349 lb.ft at 2,950 rpm up from 318 lb.ft at 3,285 rpm.
Chap at Powerstation said BMW were known to be conservative about claimed power outputs,
03-21-2010, 04:55 AM
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Originally Posted by m1bjr,Mar 20 2010, 11:18 PM
I cant afford the M sport variant.
I have to eat beans on toast every day as it is.
I have to eat beans on toast every day as it is.
03-21-2010, 05:35 AM
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The 535d M Sport I rode in seemed fine to me, better than my Legacy anyway.
It could've been a smooth road.
Are the 5s & 3s the same?
Longer wheelbase on the 5?
It could've been a smooth road.
Are the 5s & 3s the same?
Longer wheelbase on the 5?
03-21-2010, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by chilled,Mar 21 2010, 01:55 PM
M sport variants are rubbish IMHO. They're too stiffly sprung so the ride is rubbish. The SE gives a better ride without compromising the ride too much.
Tried a few cars lately myself too.
The 135i M Sport ride was crap, but being used to the Reno and the S2k we could live with it.
The SE 335i is in another league, seems to corner fairly well on the oem RFs but very smooth ride.
Ultimately this is a family car, not a track toy - I will be hiring 'proper' cars for that in future as it's more cost effective on a share basis.
So the need for extreme cornering is negated.
traffic light Gp still on the cards though
Welshman, noted re the figures and I have seen that mentioned before.
I like these bimmer things, so just ordered an new 3 series for a runabout for work
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