Derrick9191

Well I finnaly got to line up against a buddy of mine that has a 07 335. I have been wanting to do this for a while but we both have been busy. But it happened and started like this.

We were on the freeway about 930pm light traffic and we had open road. So i downshifted to 3rd going about 65 or 70 rmps about 3800. We both gun it at the same time. For a moment he was right next to me then right when my rpms started climbing I started walking it. When i shifted into 4th I was about a car length ahead and steady walking. So that was the first race.

Second race was at a light. Light turns green and WOT we are flooring it mean while i was in first with esp off. Tires lit up for a second and I gained traction as soon as that happend bam i was gone. I pulled 1/2 in 1st and then when i shifted into second bam I pulled 1 1/2 cars on him. By 3rd gear he gave up.

Fun race and just to let you know next time I will be bringing the video camera to show you guys the race.

I am not going to lie I really thought those cars were going to be faster. But there not.

power-fade

335 stock would not be able to take a stock C32 on a straight line, but on a road course that could be a close one.

AMGV6K

nice kill! i guess the C32 won't get outrun by 3 series anytime soon until when new M3 comes out...but only time will tell.

14cue

335 is highly over rated in my opinion. they are nice cars but i've been hearing far too much hype about these cars. nice kill. i would love to see a video so i can show my fellow bmw friends.

AMG_55

there is at least 1 sec difference in the 0-100 time on these cars

sloanbj1

Pick on someone your own size! Not really a fair race - like a C230 vs an M3.

14cue

not exactly

jtc55

stock 335 will lose.

but 335 w/ Vishnu chip will be another story.

MercedesFTW

But the price you pay for a 335+a chip you can mod out a civic to be faster than it!!!! OMFG!!!

dorikin_86

hahaha that's absolutely right.

If you REALLY want to go fast, buy a v8 mustang and you'll go real fast without spending too much money.

Fifth Ring

So, if you heard LESS hype you'd think MORE of the 335? Sometimes hype happens for a reason. I've read nothing but glowing reviews (including CAR magazine and Grassroots Motorsports, whom I respect) that consider the 335 to be perhaps the best car on the market today.

In part, it's a reaction to the market. Have you seen the numbers on the new Infiniti G35 Sport 6MT? If you line it up with an equally-priced BMW, it crushes it. If you line it up with the 335, it's a close call -- but you save thousands of dollars on the G35. And the old arguments about Japanese cars not having "character" or "road feel" do not apply to the G35. Even if it is not the equal of the 3 series, it's certainly in the mix.

I think it's funny/odd that BMW would go to a turbo. I've always viewed BMWs as building purist performance engines that don't need a "crutch" like a turbo or supercharger. Don't get me wrong. I have nothing against turbos or superchargers -- I just always had the deepest respect for BMW's ability to get the HP/torque without one (or two).

ProjectC55

I can agree but their motors have to be wound out to make the power. There goes your reliability factor,but race engines were made to be used and rebuilt over and over and over. What normal BMW owner can afford to do that? The only motor I like the most out of their stck is the V8 in the E39 M5.Especially when it comes to power ,TQ,and reliability under continued abuse.

14cue

no, all i was saying is that it is more hyped than it should meaning it leads to disappointment - at least for me it does. there have been too many inconsistent stories floating around about this car. ie: kill stories crushing a c55/ c 32 etc. i guess i am just a little bias. With that said, i do think it is a nice car. I agree with your comment on pure power and not have to rely on a TT or a supercharger ( not that there is anything wrong with those bad boys). Heck, if I had the money, the first thing I would do is a kleemann SC.

skratch77

the 335 is neck to neck with m3s

take a read here http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41331

tee_tz

Yeah, I think that's an unfair race (335 vs. C32), I mean it'd be embarrassing had the 335 won to be honest.

There's a lot of hype towards the 335 because it's super powerful and super performance at a great price. Remember, this is not the "M", so it's not going to take out a C32/C55/S4, but it will kill a C350 (or CLK350), Audi A4, IS350, or any other car in it's class. Oh and on top of that, it looks sooooo sick! (especially the coupe).



That being said, the C32 is a really, really fast car that deserves a lot of credit. It can keep up with V8's easily, so obviously the new M3 will be too much for it, but when the C63 comes we'll see who wins the round.


Tee_Tz.

vraa

C32 is old generation. It was the peak of it's class.
335 is new generation. M3 will be the peak of it's class.

If the M3 does not eat the C32, it'll be a sad day.
The C63 (or whatever) should put up a good fight, if not win.

14cue

very nice picture indeed. but it's all in the angles bro. 90% of cars look sick from this particular angle. i can assure you (and everyone knows this) it doesnt look half as good in person.

Kar don

"walk it out"

skratch77

actually believe it or not.the 335 looks way better in person than it does in pictures.

I didnt really like the new look untill I went and looked at one at the dealership.

it looks even better in person trust me

TopGun32

very nice write up...

i'm planning to move to a coupe next year... and probably going with the ECU and exhaust mod to start. I'm just waiting for more tunners to finish with their tunes.

stock vs stock ... close but the C32

modded vs modded.. stage 1 vs stage1 .. very good race.. But the 335 makes more torque with that set up.

Despite of the speed. The C32 is now beginning to show its age and pretty soon it will cost me more to own than my E55.

I have no extended warranty of my C32.

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do you know if he was stick or auto?

the 335i auto is almost as quick as the manual.. but the manual should have a bit better trap speed (less drivetrain loss).

I'll wait to pick up a slightly used 335i, rather then spend $45k for one now.

skratch77

that 335 vs the m3 was an auto

tee_tz

Yes, I agree... The 335 looks even better in person!! And in white!!!!


Tee_Tz.

m3_eater

I respectfully disagree. I've spent a good deal of time considering, then seeing the 335i in person. It looks fat, overweight, ponderous. This from a big fan of BMW's, by the way. I wonder how much more the 335i coupe weighs than the E46 330ci?

tee_tz

Wow! I think you're the first person to say it flat out looks ugly.

I don't know, guess to each their own. I think it looks amazing. And it's about time BMW did a hard-top convertible.


Tee_Tz.

gkstar

Very personal it seems. I was considering the 2006 330i at some point as wife and I liked it more than the older models - based on looks and shape. My cousin was saying the exact opposite, stating that the 2006 model was ugly...