EVO X vs 135i

joeo · 05-11-2009, 09:39 PM

I don't think I've seen this posted here:

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yandy · 05-11-2009, 09:57 PM

nice video!

mjovic · 05-11-2009, 10:29 PM

Someone needs to teach those old geezers how to drive. Horrible. But still a fun video. 135i FTW!

cagekicker · 05-11-2009, 10:33 PM

cool video!

sid33 · 05-11-2009, 10:38 PM

Yea 135i FTW is right .. I love it ...

oldman · 05-11-2009, 10:38 PM

Posted here
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=260826
yesterday

Evolved · 05-11-2009, 11:36 PM

Shitty driving.

Shouldn't the 1/4 mile have been the Evo jumping out and the 135 reeling it in?

135ARG · 05-11-2009, 11:54 PM

i had a R32 and the computer really limits the launch it so much easier to get moving with a manual... i believe that to be the reason..plus maybe so slow reaction from the grandpa in the EVO

BMW86 · 05-12-2009, 02:26 AM

Nope this is exactly how it goes down. I've been able to race a few Evo's 8, 9 and 10. The result is exactly the same as it was in the Top Gear Episode. We get our torque so early and our first gear is way to strong.

Papa13 · 05-12-2009, 12:08 PM

"Ohh hello bmw" best line in that video. Haha

Long live the 135

sid33 · 05-12-2009, 01:48 PM

IMO the EVO X power wise is a step back for the Mitsu ... On a track its grip is sick though

ptack · 05-12-2009, 03:31 PM

I'm assuming that the 1 was also not helped on the track by having crappy runflats, but I have no idea what the OEM rubber is in Australia.

oldman · 05-12-2009, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ptack

I'm assuming that the 1 was also not helped on the track by having crappy runflats, but I have no idea what the OEM rubber is in Australia.

On my MY09 they are Bridgestone Potenza's

jeremyc74 · 05-12-2009, 06:40 PM

Good video.

If you get the launch right on the 135i, it WILL leave hard. The guy driving the Evo could have probably done a better job, but it still won't make up the difference at the other end of the strip.

The road course stuff was about what you'd expect from the two. The Evo has an advantage without a doubt, but IMO it's not significant enough to overcome the downsides.

If I were looking for a track car, I'd take an Evo IX. For a small, fast, daily driven street car, the 135i offers serious value as far as I'm concerned.

sid33 · 05-12-2009, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeremyc74

Good video.

If you get the launch right on the 135i, it WILL leave hard. The guy driving the Evo could have probably done a better job, but it still won't make up the difference at the other end of the strip.

The road course stuff was about what you'd expect from the two. The Evo has an advantage without a doubt, but IMO it's not significant enough to overcome the downsides.

If I were looking for a track car, I'd take an Evo IX. For a small, fast, daily driven street car, the 135i offers serious value as far as I'm concerned.

I agree. The EVO is a track beast but for driving on the street the 135i fit and finish are far superior.

raisemyrent · 05-12-2009, 07:42 PM

mm very forced? the whole setup, lines, etc?

a kind of light-hearted humourous way to illustrate the differences in the cars

Evolved · 05-12-2009, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raisemyrent

mm very forced? the whole setup, lines, etc?

a kind of light-hearted humourous way to illustrate the differences in the cars

That's what I'm saying. Seems more staged for TV than anything. Not saying it isn't close to the actual outcome but the driving was horrendous. If you were actually going for the best lap times you wouldn't drift around the corners. And the lines around the track were questionable as well.

BMW86 · 05-12-2009, 09:33 PM

I have raced a few Evo's from a dig and the outcome was very much the same although it is alot closer when both cars are rev launching. I still think the Evo X is the ultimate track car though in its stock form. It must also be noted that the Evo 6 is the fastest Evo in a straight line and each model thereafter is slower in a drag race although performing better on the track.

ssabripo · 05-13-2009, 09:10 AM

this video is, generally speaking, right on the money.

I've raced Evo X's (both MRs and GSRs) and in a straight, the 135i will always win (much closer with the GSR though), and in the track it's the tale of two tracks: a) small, tight turn tracks, the evo's kill....b)long tracks with big straight aways, the 135i will keep up and even beat the Evo.

the key is simple: you need better tires than the RFTs!!!

Genericuser1 · 05-13-2009, 11:33 AM

Of course if the road is wet...Hard to beat the power offered by the TT6, amazing engine.

aesthetect · 05-13-2009, 04:34 PM

i just like how illustrative it was of the large role of settings this and computer that with the evo. that combined with awd is not my idea of an ultimate track car. maybe if i was racing for money.

mtla4 · 05-13-2009, 11:53 PM

My friend has an Evo X and on straights I kill him. However twisties our car just plain sucks(stock-lighlty modded). We swapped cars and same results. If I had to mod a car I would get the EVO(I don't consider a tune a mod). It's cheaper and is a better base to start off with. The 135 is a nice turn key package.

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mjovic Lieutenant 45 Rep 457 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bolingbrook, IL iTrader: (1)	Someone needs to teach those old geezers how to drive. Horrible. But still a fun video. 135i FTW!
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Evolved Bad Lieutenant 6 Rep 465 Posts Drives: Evo Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Shitty driving. Shouldn't the 1/4 mile have been the Evo jumping out and the 135 reeling it in?
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135ARG Private First Class 11 Rep 185 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	i had a R32 and the computer really limits the launch it so much easier to get moving with a manual... i believe that to be the reason..plus maybe so slow reaction from the grandpa in the EVO
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BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Nope this is exactly how it goes down. I've been able to race a few Evo's 8, 9 and 10. The result is exactly the same as it was in the Top Gear Episode. We get our torque so early and our first gear is way to strong.
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jeremyc74 Banned 76 Rep 5,970 Posts Drives: '08 135i Montego/Terra Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Evansville, IN iTrader: (0)	Good video. If you get the launch right on the 135i, it WILL leave hard. The guy driving the Evo could have probably done a better job, but it still won't make up the difference at the other end of the strip. The road course stuff was about what you'd expect from the two. The Evo has an advantage without a doubt, but IMO it's not significant enough to overcome the downsides. If I were looking for a track car, I'd take an Evo IX. For a small, fast, daily driven street car, the 135i offers serious value as far as I'm concerned.
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raisemyrent Captain 43 Rep 910 Posts Drives: Black Sapphire 428i xD GC Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	mm very forced? the whole setup, lines, etc? a kind of light-hearted humourous way to illustrate the differences in the cars __________________ 435i Coupe Estoril Blue on Black X Drive, M Sport Package Stage II, Premium Package
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BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I have raced a few Evo's from a dig and the outcome was very much the same although it is alot closer when both cars are rev launching. I still think the Evo X is the ultimate track car though in its stock form. It must also be noted that the Evo 6 is the fastest Evo in a straight line and each model thereafter is slower in a drag race although performing better on the track.
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ssabripo HALA MADRID! 940 Rep 2,879 Posts Drives: camels & donkeys Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Plantation, Fl iTrader: (7)	this video is, generally speaking, right on the money. I've raced Evo X's (both MRs and GSRs) and in a straight, the 135i will always win (much closer with the GSR though), and in the track it's the tale of two tracks: a) small, tight turn tracks, the evo's kill....b)long tracks with big straight aways, the 135i will keep up and even beat the Evo. the key is simple: you need better tires than the RFTs!!! __________________ F87 M2 Competition, Sunset Orange, Exc, DCT. SOLD F80 M3 Mineral Grey/Sakir Orange, Exc, DCT... ED 6/2015 SOLDE90 M3, Interlagos Blue / M individual two-tone, ZCP, ZP2, ZCV, DCT, ED.
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aesthetect form follows function 38 Rep 838 Posts Drives: GC impreza Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: austin tx iTrader: (0)	i just like how illustrative it was of the large role of settings this and computer that with the evo. that combined with awd is not my idea of an ultimate track car. maybe if i was racing for money.
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