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07-04-2008, 10:54 AM | #67 | |
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Who said my 135i Vert was Bone stock? I have a windscreen and BMW performance pedals!!! I'd like to see where I said my Vert's acceleration was..."The Dog's Balls" though? It's fast...stupidly fast. I'm looking forward to taking her up to 7k in about...oh 750 more miles. Just fyi, the peak HP and Torque is not at redline with our cars so while I know there is still a lot more the car will do past the break in period, you still get a good idea how she will perform at around 5k rpm. Also, you don't have to be redlining this car to appreciate how well she turns The reference I made last post was me taking a buddy through a 180 degree under the freeway turn without letting off. She sank down, held the line and blasted out with *VERY* little body roll. Not bad for a Vert. Also you mention weight. My Vert is listed at 3671, 89lbs heavier then a 335i coupe and 66lbs heavier then the 335i Sedan. Ooooooo, huge difference. This is however an apples and oranges comparison. I did not buy a 135i Vert to be faster then a 335i Coupe...like a 135i Coupe is :headbang:. If you want to compare performanceerformance then put up a 135i Vert vs a 335i Vert. My car is 290lbs lighter, and will out handle and accelerate the 3 Vert. Again though, you don't buy a Vert to be the fastest kid on the block...it's the top down experience with exceptional steering and an incredible motor that makes the 135i Vert a great ride.
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07-04-2008, 11:49 AM | #68 | |
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I guess what I'm saying is I can jamb it into 2nd and shift fast but the auto can shift as fast or faster without putting wear on the tranny, as I am by forcing the gear. With that said, the main reason I got the manual is someone saying bmw engineers didn't think the auto could handle the dinan torque.
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07-04-2008, 12:08 PM | #69 | |
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I have the exact same feeling going from 1st to 2nd. I have read that replacing the "CDV?" valve fixes this. Not sure though.
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Me neither but I'm very interested to see if it helps at all. The rough shift to 2nd is my only complaint about this car.
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As to having an incredible motor...there is no doubt about that. |
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07-05-2008, 11:24 PM | #72 |
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+1. Someone here I think has a great motto in their signature: if it corners like it's on rails you're not going fast enough.
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07-06-2008, 06:22 PM | #73 | |
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ADC, you seem to have a vast knowledge of the 135i Vert? One question...Have you ever driven a 135i Vert, hard? Right, sure you have. :bs: I'm sure that's where your vast knowledge stems from, all of the time spent in one.:wink:
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07-06-2008, 07:05 PM | #74 | |
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Let it go, please. You may think you've pushed the envelope of your convertible, but you haven't so far. And if you don't let sufficient doubt about this seep into your mind, you probably won't get the impulse to better yourself by participating and learning in auto-crosses, driving schools and the like.
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