Our New Toy For 2011

[whoppersandwich]

Not to sure about the money being better. 09 GTR ( No GPS, No Launch Control) is about $120000 that is a $60000 drop and $20000 more expensive then more this car. 2009 335I DCT about $90000 that is a $25000 drop.

I thought the ADM '09 GTR had launch control (big debate on the R35 forum about this, but it ended up being solved)

[99 GTT]

Ok so I finally got a chance to take some pictures when out for a drive.

The BMW Performance Package has made a huge noticeable difference to response and turbo sound. Not a real good idea to turn off all the assists now.

Launch is brutal now and easy 4 second times to 100km/h

Anyway still loving the drive, sound (oww that rumble sound) and comfort for the long drives we do. The looks, never get sick of the lines and the rims (aghh hot rims) Very happy till the 2012 GTR turns up

Those interested enjoy..

Edited October 5, 2011 by 99 GTT

[hamiltonau]

yeah very bloody nice.

only problem is that going by another thread in here, due to the car your driving half the members wont flash warn you of a cop hiding in the bushes...just one of the hazards of driving a pimp 335i i guess...i would still have one (and a GTR of course).

[99 GTT]

yeah very bloody nice.

only problem is that going by another thread in here, due to the car your driving half the members wont flash warn you of a cop hiding in the bushes...just one of the hazards of driving a pimp 335i i guess...i would still have one (and a GTR of course).

Yes I guess some people have a problem with European cars (thinking drivers are rich or snobs) but I guess its no worse then when I owned the GTT and every other person thinks your a hoon

even though your driving better then half the people on the road. (Wouldn't stop me from buying another Skyline or a GTR.)

I suppose lucky for me I drive a fair bit for a living so don't speed ( to many hidden cameras and D cars) or though sometimes you have to watch these highway on ramps. lol

I would post in or join a BMW forum if there was a good one but in saying that i was just showing everyone what we got and still have a great love for the Skylines and GTR so Member for life i guess.

Thanks for the comments.

Edited October 6, 2011 by 99 GTT

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

The BMW Performance Package has made a huge noticeable difference to response and turbo sound. Not a real good idea to turn off all the assists now.

What does the performance package consist of?

Intake / Exhaust..?

[99 GTT]

What does the performance package consist of?

Intake / Exhaust..?

No it is a retune (more boost andmapping change) Additional water cooler, air vents and largerventilator fan to keep things cool.

This is about the limit for factory warranty backed tuning.Heaps of options to get mega power and torque but hey 250kw @ 5500rpmand 450+ nm @ 1200 to 5000rpm is heaps when mated with the DCT. NotGTR power but the suspension, tyres, DCT, ect make the car handle andperform awesome on twist mountain roads and power is always there.

By the way it would be hard to touch exhaust as it has such a great note under throttle with a nice burble when reved, but then quite if not in sports mode. Check back tomorrow I will try and record the sound and post it here for opinions.

Just hope I will still allowed to come on cruise days.. ?

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

No it is a retune (more boost andmapping change) Additional water cooler, air vents and largerventilator fan to keep things cool.

This is about the limit for factory warranty backed tuning.Heaps of options to get mega power and torque but hey 250kw @ 5500rpmand 450+ nm @ 1200 to 5000rpm is heaps when mated with the DCT. NotGTR power but the suspension, tyres, DCT, ect make the car handle andperform awesome on twist mountain roads and power is always there.

By the way it would be hard to touch exhaust as it has such a great note under throttle with a nice burble when reved, but then quite if not in sports mode. Check back tomorrow I will try and record the sound and post it here for opinions.

Just hope I will still allowed to come on cruise days.. ?

I see.

What does the additional Water Cooler, cool?

Is it for cooling the turbo / oil lines, for enhanced durability / minimize heat soak?

And yes, from my understanding, Euro exhaust systems are quite good.

[99 GTT]

I see.

What does the additional Water Cooler, cool?

Is it for cooling the turbo / oil lines, for enhanced durability / minimize heat soak?

And yes, from my understanding, Euro exhaust systems are quite good.

Enhanced durability when under heavy stress and less heat soak from what i can determine.

They do offer the tune only without the bolt on parts so I guess it is purely if you do track work, mountain roads etc that put the car under a constant heavy load.

Exhaust burble sound during engine overrun conditions more noticeable after tune.

Very interested in the new M3 now i must say as they will possibly be a Turbo again....

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

Enhanced durability when under heavy stress and less heat soak from what i can determine.

They do offer the tune only without the bolt on parts so I guess it is purely if you do track work, mountain roads etc that put the car under a constant heavy load.

Exhaust burble sound during engine overrun conditions more noticeable after tune.

Very interested in the new M3 now i must say as they will possibly be a Turbo again....

Sounds good for a factory warranty backed upgrade.

I would have preferred the E92 M3 to have the 335i engine.

But the V8 seems good as it is.

[99 GTT]

Sounds good for a factory warranty backed upgrade.

I would have preferred the E92 M3 to have the 335i engine.

But the V8 seems good as it is.

True it is a high reving V8 and not to heavy so has a lot going for it. Wekk what about the new TTV8 from the M5? Mind you huge power is not everything i guess as it comes down to the overall package.

End of the day the N55 is a great engine for a 3L 6 Turbo, seems strong and has good history. I am sure if they had used it in the E92 with some more tuning it would be a wepon as i now have more torque then a stock M3 so it just needs top end work.

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

True it is a high reving V8 and not to heavy so has a lot going for it. Wekk what about the new TTV8 from the M5? Mind you huge power is not everything i guess as it comes down to the overall package.

End of the day the N55 is a great engine for a 3L 6 Turbo, seems strong and has good history. I am sure if they had used it in the E92 with some more tuning it would be a wepon as i now have more torque then a stock M3 so it just needs top end work.

The new M5 would be an awesome cruiser.

But I still prefer the look of the E60 M5.

Run a tad more boost for more top end in your 335i?

[hamiltonau]

come on cruises for sure, we will just stick you up the back so you dont break up the look of the convoy. in the end though its all about the good company and damn fine pies, look forward to climbing all over your nice leather interior and hearing that V8 burble at the inevitable lunch stop!

sounds like a fine package, going to keep it and mod it further after the warranty goes or keep upgrading to something new?

[99 GTT]

Funny you should both say this. Today i dropped into the tuner shop and booked in for friday morning power run to see what sort of power i am getting.

Got to talking about some work the have done on the N54 models and the want to look at the current map and see if they can play with it and possible headers makes a huge improvement.

Was just going to leave it as is but maybe just a little more work. Headers shouldn't void anything. Tried to post a sound file but it wont let me

[blah_blah]

come on cruises for sure, we will just stick you up the back so you dont break up the look of the convoy. in the end though its all about the good company and damn fine pies, look forward to climbing all over your nice leather interior and hearing that V8 burble at the inevitable lunch stop!

sounds like a fine package, going to keep it and mod it further after the warranty goes or keep upgrading to something new?

You mean I6 TT rumble

[PM-R33]

Sign up on E90Post. There is an Australian section there. Me and dad post on there every now and then.

We just ordered the Arkym carbon fibre front lip. So expensive! But damn it looks nice

[jaffadrifts]

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