Tell me about the ap1
03-10-2010, 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by thetz99,Mar 10 2010, 02:24 AM
The growl of an AP2 @8k doesn't compare to roar of an AP1 @9k.
03-10-2010, 07:02 AM
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Because you can get a good AP1 for $11,000 and performance compared to an AP2 is 6 v. 1/2 dozen....I'd go for the AP1 as it's the best bargain...but then again I like fixing up cars and not having car payments.
03-10-2010, 07:51 AM
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Wow a lot of fail going on here. 250-275 to the wheels with bolt ons? Put down the meth pipe. You could go full bolt on and not even touch 220.
You will not hit low 13s unless you go boost, juice, or buy another e46.
Never driven an AP2 so i can't comment about fun factor but the reason I bought my car was because of price and the 9k factor.
No major problems with the car except for the top, seat theft, and AP1s tend to burn oil.
You will not hit low 13s unless you go boost, juice, or buy another e46.
Never driven an AP2 so i can't comment about fun factor but the reason I bought my car was because of price and the 9k factor.
No major problems with the car except for the top, seat theft, and AP1s tend to burn oil.
03-10-2010, 08:31 AM
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Go for it, a 2003 is the best year s2k you can buy for the money. Same as 02's, but all 03's have the upgraded banjo oil bolts, which is almost a must for AP1 owners. Some of the later year 02's had them. I had to upgrade mine though in my 02. Also, if your wanting to go much faster than what it is stock, go FI.
03-10-2010, 08:35 AM
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I still have 2 e46 m3's(2002 6spd, 2004 smg) and a gti 1.8t. I just wanna add another horse to the stable. I agree the ap1 is more raw then the ap2. Do cams do anything to these cars? Which coilovers would you guys recommend, I want to be low and have a smooth ride.
03-10-2010, 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by deathsled,Mar 9 2010, 10:49 PM
And to be honest the AP2 is more fun than the AP1, it has numerous improvements that make it more enjoyable to drive.
03-10-2010, 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by anerness,Mar 10 2010, 10:35 AM
I still have 2 e46 m3's(2002 6spd, 2004 smg) and a gti 1.8t. I just wanna add another horse to the stable. I agree the ap1 is more raw then the ap2. Do cams do anything to these cars? Which coilovers would you guys recommend, I want to be low and have a smooth ride.
03-10-2010, 08:43 AM
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Go have a look in the Naturally Aspirated section on here. I would not recommend cams. Iv seen some brutal pics of what cams did to a guys motor on here. Basic bolt-ons are a waste of money if your wanting to get over the 220whp range. Forced induction is WAY cheaper per HP compared to NA on this car.