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bazil769 · 10-22-2014, 07:08 PM

A 135i or faster with as few mods as possible.

lastMleft · 10-22-2014, 07:10 PM

A turbo

bazil769 · 10-22-2014, 07:14 PM

Good answer my friend..will look into it.

bazil769 · 10-22-2014, 07:57 PM

From what i read its not worth it. Ppl are saying its better to trade it in for a 135i.

andrey_gta · 10-22-2014, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bazil769

A 135i or faster with as few mods as possible.

a coder told me once of a street light pull between a 330i and a 335i
330i had headers, Okada Projects coil packs, a tune, an lsd & maybe different gearing in the rear differential, and im sure some muffler that opened up the exhaust a bit

The result was the 330i kept up until just before 4th gear

Kgolf31 · 10-22-2014, 08:05 PM

Coilovers, shed weight, more tire.

I'm approx 450 lbs lighter than a 135i currently

bazil769 · 10-22-2014, 08:08 PM

Thanks. I'm going find out the most critical mods that can bring me as close as possible to match the 135i and estimate cost etc.

bazil769 · 10-22-2014, 08:09 PM

How much does it help that i have the sports package?

631twentyeighteye · 10-22-2014, 08:39 PM

my modded 128i still gets walked by stock 135i's. if you want a straight line car/ a car to modify for raw power and speed, the 128i is not it.

You're better off trading in for a 135i.

bazil769 · 10-22-2014, 08:45 PM

Ok.Thanks for the response.

Pyrat 2 · 10-22-2014, 08:51 PM

power/weight ratio is a nice starting point. kgolf focused on this equation.

kobeballer96 · 10-22-2014, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 631twentyeighteye

my modded 128i still gets walked by stock 135i's. if you want a straight line car/ a car to modify for raw power and speed, the 128i is not it.

You're better off trading in for a 135i.

You must not be driving right man. I have no problems lol and don't have a tune or headers! Look at my videos I jump on all of them from the start it's at the top of 3rd beginning of 4th where I start to get pulled. And these cars at on jb4 and Cobb tune.

631twentyeighteye · 10-22-2014, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by kobeballer96

You must not be driving right man. I have no problems lol and don't have a tube or headers! Look at my videos I jump on all of them from the start it's at the top of 3rd beginning of 4th where I start to get pulled. And these cars at on jb4 and Cobb tune.

I speak of rolling starts. I initially get the jump because of their turbo lag, but shortly after they rocket passed. I haven't raced anyone from a dig because we don't have a local drag strip nor any suitable roads.

Also, i suspect you walk them that long because they can't get all of their power to the ground initially. That the problem most 135i's have.

Also, you have the driver mod. Can you say the same for the guys in the x35i's?

***for the record, 0 track experience, only experience is hooning on the street. Hoping to change that next year but i have literally no local tracks or autox gatherings(closest is 45 mins away in a sh!tty pothole filled lot)***

bazil769 · 10-22-2014, 10:04 PM

Wow..Interesting

Chandon · 10-22-2014, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kobeballer96

You must not be driving right man. I have no problems lol and don't have a tune or headers! Look at my videos I jump on all of them from the start it's at the top of 3rd beginning of 4th where I start to get pulled. And these cars at on jb4 and Cobb tune.

I'd suspect they have traction issues and also cannot put power to the ground as efficiently as your car.

JimD · 10-23-2014, 07:26 AM

supercharger?

Or 3 stage intake + headers + tune + shed weight wherever possible. If you'
re talking about around turns, then wider stickier tires + camber plates and realignment.

But a set up 135i with a tune is always going to be faster. Possibly on a tight autocross the weight advantage would be more significant than the power deficit. But everywhere else a properly set up 135i will be faster.

chris82 · 10-23-2014, 07:40 AM

Seriously this question again? Just buy the turbo'd 128i

Taskmaster · 10-23-2014, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bazil769

A 135i or faster with as few mods as possible.

Sell your car and buy a 135i. That's as cheap as it gets.

bazil769 · 10-23-2014, 01:20 PM

My car is already for sale.

mike@x-ph.com · 10-23-2014, 02:43 PM

as mentioned above you can make it faster by adding mods (headers, Supercharger,etc...) that being said it will end up costing you more than just buying a 135/335.
And once a 135/335 adds a tune and DP you will have no chance anymore

InControl · 10-23-2014, 04:18 PM

You can drop weight by getting rid of the convertible top.
What will help you be faster is when you're enjoying the ride and fellow 135s are in the shop

bazil769 · 10-23-2014, 04:25 PM

:Incontrol

To be honest that is why i didn't buy a 135i. maintenance cost, turbo issue's....etc

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JimD Brigadier General 368 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	supercharger? Or 3 stage intake + headers + tune + shed weight wherever possible. If you' re talking about around turns, then wider stickier tires + camber plates and realignment. But a set up 135i with a tune is always going to be faster. Possibly on a tight autocross the weight advantage would be more significant than the power deficit. But everywhere else a properly set up 135i will be faster. __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09
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