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Sep 15, 2007, 10:16 AM
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Another company just released a IC for the 335i and they obatined an aditional 26whp on a Dyno Dynamic Dyno with their IC.
Downpipes are getting 26whp-29whp and tq in the 45-50lbtq range to the wheels.
Vishnu Procede squeezed some 75whp/114lb/tq on a older version of software, there are 4 upgrades to that software and the power is now 100whp increase with just his software(Vishnu Procede V 2.0 version)
Cat backs are making 12-15whp.
We can sit here and try to find answers but you can't ingnore the facts, the N54 is making mega power. This engine was marveleously engineered, it won the best engine in the world award by on of the top leading magazines.
Also, don't forget that this engine is already under rated from factory and it reallu puts 330-340hp to the cranck. With a few simple bolt ons this car is now in the 500hp crank range, just like that!
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Downpipes are getting 26whp-29whp and tq in the 45-50lbtq range to the wheels.
Vishnu Procede squeezed some 75whp/114lb/tq on a older version of software, there are 4 upgrades to that software and the power is now 100whp increase with just his software(Vishnu Procede V 2.0 version)
Cat backs are making 12-15whp.
We can sit here and try to find answers but you can't ingnore the facts, the N54 is making mega power. This engine was marveleously engineered, it won the best engine in the world award by on of the top leading magazines.
Also, don't forget that this engine is already under rated from factory and it reallu puts 330-340hp to the cranck. With a few simple bolt ons this car is now in the 500hp crank range, just like that!
Note: ( I can provide again all the appropiate links to support all my statements above )
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Sep 20, 2007, 01:59 AM
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mmm...people expect the 135i to be faster than the 335 but I have serious doubts. Weight savings will be minimal and the exhaust system will definitely be more restrictive.
Sep 25, 2007, 02:04 AM
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Yesterday I saw a 2-door 120d coupe on the autobahn and I thought that it was one of the worst looking cars that I've seen in a long time. The hatchback looks better IMO.
Sep 25, 2007, 06:49 AM
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I never understood the whole hatchback thing. I think they are the ugliest cars Ive ever seen in my life. Im sure many would agree. Im not crazy about the looks of the 135i coupe. I like it, but not crazy about it. But, you couldnt pay me to drive a hatchback.
Sep 25, 2007, 06:58 AM
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The idea of a fast, agile wagon, or shooting brake is my idea of the ultimate vehicle.
If given the choice, I'd always choose the wagon variant, like with the E55/63, M5, Evo, etc.
In a country like America where the idea of "cool" is a sleek coupe, having a wagon with the same amount of performance is just the ultimate statement of telling every image-conscious ladyboy to go fuck themselves.
Substance over style.
Sep 25, 2007, 07:17 AM
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The idea of "cool" is whatever YOU want it to be. If you think a hatchback is cool, so be it. I happen to like coupes/sedans, not hatchbacks. If they came out with a coupe and a hatchback and they both ran the same times, handled the same, etc, I dont see the purpose of getting the hatchback unless you liked the styling better. Personally, I like the coupe styling better, so I would choose that.
Sep 25, 2007, 07:22 AM
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The hatchback would be infinitely more practical at that point. In the 1-series case, the ability to hold cargo in the hatch AND have 4-doors makes getting the coupe seem pointless.