Sibling Rivalry Dinan 335i vs. BMW M3

BrownBoy · 06-01-2008, 08:03 PM

Is it pronounced

die - nan

or

dinn - an

I think I've been saying it wrong.

atr_hugo · 06-01-2008, 08:05 PM

I've heard it both ways - but I believe it is dinn-an

Robert · 06-01-2008, 10:57 PM

I want to shoe horn M3's v8 into our 135i with MDCT

AlexM105 · 06-02-2008, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by atr_hugo

I've heard it both ways - but I believe it is dinn-an

It's definitely Die-nan.

Heinzftw · 06-02-2008, 04:12 AM

If Dinan got a hold of a 135i and did the same mods. Then the 1 might actually come out on top. Time will tell though...

PPower · 06-02-2008, 10:32 AM

Looks to me like the suspension tuning of the M is what sets it apart, not the power. That is what helps the M3 beat other contemporaries even with less torque, and that is what would possibly "beat" a tuned 1 series. On top of the suspension, I'm sure that the M's quicker steering ratio adds a lot to the sharp turn in.

In the real world, I'd take the lower pricetag, better fuel economy, and similar performance of a tuned 135. However, I'd take an M3 over the 335 because it's top dog of the 3 series line. It would just eat at me. If you couldn't afford the real deal, then go ahead and get the Dinan 335. That's also the exact message it says to me, too. That's not to insult as I can't even afford a 328.

d1ez3 · 06-02-2008, 05:41 PM

how did they spend 14,000$ on dinan upgrades?
how many are there

PPower · 06-02-2008, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by d1ez3

how did they spend 14,000$ on dinan upgrades?
how many are there

S2 + labor?
S2 $10,600, flywheel $2200, & Dinan/Brembo $7400 = $20,200 :eyebulge:

Until an M1 appears, a Dinan tuned 135 would be way cool.

thesmokingone · 06-02-2008, 09:44 PM

great video

topvega · 06-02-2008, 10:00 PM

very cool... as was already said wld love to see a similarly tuned 135 go up against the M3..

BMW Dreamer · 06-02-2008, 10:42 PM

Great video. I still would go for the M3 if I had the jack. Its all stock and ready to GO. Reliability with the M3 IMO would be MUCH better.

Whats strange is the Dinan 335i 1/4 mile times??? Shouldn't it be more like 12.7 or so??? I have seen 335i sedans with an SSTT run 12.7 b4.

08AWM3 · 06-03-2008, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Katera

I love the final line..."M3 keep your lunch money...you're going to need it for gas". LOL

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Originally Posted by Katera

Not to bring up something as trivial as MPG, but those guys are getting like 12MPG in their new M3's...ouch!

No, I am getting 19-20 MPG with mix driving. Do you like to compare MPG? there was a guy who average 13.8 MPG in his 135i. http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...?t=6594&page=2
M3 has good MPG for a high revving V8 that redline at 8,300rpm.

AlexM105 · 06-03-2008, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by AW135i

Word. That's exactly the quote I was referring to in previous post in this thread.

You can do whatever you want to a 135i, you can add another 200hp, upgrade the suspension so it runs circles around an M3, doesn't matter...

An M car is an M car. And that's coming from someone who's never even owned one and wants a 135.

Most of you here know you would rather have an M3 over a 135i if money wasn't a problem. But it is, so the 135i is the next best thing, and that's why I want one too.

Robert · 06-03-2008, 01:39 AM

I don't know. I am not sure if I want the new M3. I would rather own the E46M3 w/ comp package. Right now 135i and the old M3 look equally appealing to me. 135i for the power and M3 for the sheer driving experience.

Oregon · 06-03-2008, 03:22 AM

^Two weeks from now the Susan B. Komen tour comes to town, the M3 is reserved, should be interesting. I am very curious to see how the 135 and M3 compare.

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PPower Private First Class 5 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 1998 M3 sedan Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma iTrader: (0) Garage List 1998 BMW M3 Sedan [10.00]	Looks to me like the suspension tuning of the M is what sets it apart, not the power. That is what helps the M3 beat other contemporaries even with less torque, and that is what would possibly "beat" a tuned 1 series. On top of the suspension, I'm sure that the M's quicker steering ratio adds a lot to the sharp turn in. In the real world, I'd take the lower pricetag, better fuel economy, and similar performance of a tuned 135. However, I'd take an M3 over the 335 because it's top dog of the 3 series line. It would just eat at me. If you couldn't afford the real deal, then go ahead and get the Dinan 335. That's also the exact message it says to me, too. That's not to insult as I can't even afford a 328.
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BMW Dreamer Colonel 72 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: Modded 06 TL Manual Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern IL. iTrader: (0)	Great video. I still would go for the M3 if I had the jack. Its all stock and ready to GO. Reliability with the M3 IMO would be MUCH better. Whats strange is the Dinan 335i 1/4 mile times??? Shouldn't it be more like 12.7 or so??? I have seen 335i sedans with an SSTT run 12.7 b4.
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Robert Major General 417 Rep 6,968 Posts Drives: 135i -> is350 -> Tesla M3 perf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal iTrader: (1)	I don't know. I am not sure if I want the new M3. I would rather own the E46M3 w/ comp package. Right now 135i and the old M3 look equally appealing to me. 135i for the power and M3 for the sheer driving experience. __________________ - There's nothing in my pocket other than knives and lint
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Oregon NRA Life Member, BMW CCA 30 year member 181 Rep 2,614 Posts Drives: 04' M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Oregon iTrader: (1) Garage List 1971 2002 [0.00] 2004 M3 [0.00] 2008 135i [0.00]	^Two weeks from now the Susan B. Komen tour comes to town, the M3 is reserved, should be interesting. I am very curious to see how the 135 and M3 compare. __________________ Resigned 1ADDICTS Moderator “To disarm the people is the best and most effective way to enslave them.” – George Mason
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