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Originally Posted by Judge
If the "Performance Power Kit" is what makes people chose the 135i over the M3 I would anticipate MUCH better numbers than what's been rumored to come from this upgrade.
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What I meant is that I would like to know the cost, because it would join a litany of other mods on the 135i: performance catalog suspension, M3 f/r control arms and rear sway, exhaust, Quaife and wheels/tires.
Thus equipped, speed and handling would be very similar to the M3 but the price difference would be halved.
Just adding my numbers, see what they come to...
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Originally Posted by acs1.35i
Even a M3V8 outruns a BMW 135i Evotech 400bhp+ with aftermarket sports suspension by minutes(!), if they drive f.i. 15 rounds on the track.
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The situation can be easily reversed with the correct modifications on the 135i. If it lost by minutes, I seriously doubt Evotech has built up that car correctly - if you look at One Lap Of America standings, you'll notice that a modified 135i came higher than an M3, both driven by seasoned drivers. OLOA consists of many different tracks and other speed events (oval, 1/4 mile etc.).
I have seen that OLOA car in person and know what it takes to get it to that level, the question is am I prepared to do it?
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BUT, can a 350bhp 1 series give you that much fun for half money? O yes, it can. And, the torque engine of the 135i is even faster on the daily road in flexibility. O yes, it is.
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Exactly - that's my question.
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So, if you are not a hard core trackdrive, the 135i will do. What? I would prefer above the M3. But if you are - or wanna be - an experienced trackday race driver and you absolutely want the ultimate machine? the M3V8is the care to have, not the 135i.
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Doesn't even have to be put in terms of track days (my car would see a few per year, no more). The M3 is special in the way it drives, sounds, delivers power - a more special experience all the way around (yes, including maintenance costs, modification costs etc.). And it comes with 4 doors which would be very useful to me.
Heart vs. brain - which will win? Stay tuned, because either way I'll post my impressions from Europe, including the Nordschleife.
