Show your luv for the NA 128

MikeinAlexandria · 03-07-2011, 06:29 AM

My 128 has been great so far. True, it needed some upgrades that I feel should have been standard, but all have been worthwhile. In a town with more Porsches and BMWs than most, it is very unique, I have the only Le Mans Blue 128 with PE and KW stuff.

The new turbo engine should be interesting. It won't have any lag at all, because BMW is doing twin scroll turbos now, copied from their MINI Cooper S engine (which is awesome). The torque is pretty amazing with this sort of setup, and if you are light on the gas, fuel economy is quite good. I'll bet a 128 with a little four cylinder turbo will be faster than the six cylinder engine and still get 35mpg easily.

ulrichd · 03-07-2011, 09:45 AM

I hope BMW puts that engine in the on again/off again Z2 Coupe. Something the size of the old Z3 or smaller, less than 3,000 lbs and a turbo 4. Count me in.

Taymaishu · 03-07-2011, 11:31 PM

Love her. Wouldn't take my purchase back for the world.

Purest 6er ever. The way it revvs (and LOVES to be revved).

To take Denis Quaid's thunder: "Taymaishu likes to DRIVE."

jb2178 · 03-09-2011, 08:57 AM

I just thought I'd throw this up here for your enjoyment. I ran the first SCCA autocross of the season on Saturday, it was rainy wet day but I managed to win my class. There wasn't much competition this week due to the wether but it was still a great day. I love this car, while 300hp would be nice my 128i is still a fantastic little car.

Awesome photo of the day:

Tom K. · 03-09-2011, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ErvGotti

Got a 2011 Z4 Sdrive30i today as a loaner and let me say this is the motor that should have been in the 128i. I dont know what tweaks they did to up the HP to 255 in the N52, but in sports mode this motor feels and responds better than in the 128i. It's an awesome NA motor.

You are not the first to make that observation. The 225hp version in my '03 Z4 3.0 was quite exciting. Although even with 20 ft lbs. less torque and nearly 500 lbs. more weight to push, the 230hp version is surprisingly potent in my 128i 'vert.

But many of us still don't understand why the 255hp NA motor has been recently offered on some US BMWs, but not the 1 or 3 series. Or even the new 240hp/220ft lb engine now in the 528i - albeit available only with the 8 speed slush box.

Tom

ABQBMW · 03-09-2011, 09:24 PM

I have mine in Blue Water Metallic, and love it. I got it almost 1 year ago, and my office manager, whose son has a 335, still says "What a great looking car". I regularly catch myself doing 100mph on the freeway. My first response is always "OMG! Good thing I didn't get a ticket!" My 2nd response is "Wow this car runs great at 100mph!"

I love that it's NA, and to be honest, I really don't need any more hp. I can get in just as much trouble in my 128i.

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MikeinAlexandria Lieutenant 44 Rep 567 Posts Drives: 128i M Sport Convertible Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (0)	My 128 has been great so far. True, it needed some upgrades that I feel should have been standard, but all have been worthwhile. In a town with more Porsches and BMWs than most, it is very unique, I have the only Le Mans Blue 128 with PE and KW stuff. The new turbo engine should be interesting. It won't have any lag at all, because BMW is doing twin scroll turbos now, copied from their MINI Cooper S engine (which is awesome). The torque is pretty amazing with this sort of setup, and if you are light on the gas, fuel economy is quite good. I'll bet a 128 with a little four cylinder turbo will be faster than the six cylinder engine and still get 35mpg easily.
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ulrichd Colonel 210 Rep 2,233 Posts Drives: 128i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (6)	I hope BMW puts that engine in the on again/off again Z2 Coupe. Something the size of the old Z3 or smaller, less than 3,000 lbs and a turbo 4. Count me in.
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Taymaishu Banned 145 Rep 3,016 Posts Drives: I love massive black cocks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: in my ass and around my mouth iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 125i [5.50]	Love her. Wouldn't take my purchase back for the world. Purest 6er ever. The way it revvs (and LOVES to be revved). To take Denis Quaid's thunder: "Taymaishu likes to DRIVE."
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03-09-2011, 08:57 AM	#70
jb2178 First Lieutenant 27 Rep 304 Posts Drives: 2008 128i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Riverview, FL iTrader: (0)	I just thought I'd throw this up here for your enjoyment. I ran the first SCCA autocross of the season on Saturday, it was rainy wet day but I managed to win my class. There wasn't much competition this week due to the wether but it was still a great day. I love this car, while 300hp would be nice my 128i is still a fantastic little car. Awesome photo of the day: Attached Images __________________ Ordered: 128i Titanium Silver, Black Leatherette, High gloss black trim, Sport Package, iPod Adapter, Premium Audio, BMW Assist
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ABQBMW Enlisted Member 0 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 2008 128i: Blue Water Baby! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NM iTrader: (0)	I have mine in Blue Water Metallic, and love it. I got it almost 1 year ago, and my office manager, whose son has a 335, still says "What a great looking car". I regularly catch myself doing 100mph on the freeway. My first response is always "OMG! Good thing I didn't get a ticket!" My 2nd response is "Wow this car runs great at 100mph!" I love that it's NA, and to be honest, I really don't need any more hp. I can get in just as much trouble in my 128i.
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