Anyone got any vids of their 335i?

[Andy335Touring]

hehe! nice vid! scary looking debris though

Yeah, it's a very quiet road that go's no where now so it gets the odd bit of fly tipping

sorry but even though the 2.5 M20 is nice, the 3.5 M30 is just in a different class! bmw should have offered it as standard!!! wheelspin in second with decent suspension, rwd and a LSD is just proper!

I don't mess about with it to much at the mo because it's too expensive to go wasting Goodyear F1's !!!! Now it's getting dryer i'll swap my Avon's on to the back, i don't mind wasting them so much

[Theo]

Cheers Gareth - and good luck with the move!!

[gareth]

i've cooked my rear toyos so i'm thinking that i may as well get my moneys worth before changing them!!!!

[stevetigger]

Fook me that sounds awesome

Did I pick the wrong engine?

[gareth]

it's the tooooooorque that does it! the low ratio diff i'm running helps in 2nd gear playing too, though i doubt it'll render 2nd anything other than more amusing once i swap the diff over!

my wife has the engine you're fitting in her E34 525i sport and that'll leave a E30 325i in a straight line so i very much doubt yours will be slow! it's a much nicer sportier engine than the M30 imo as it's a lot revvier. we can compare if you like, assuming you don't eat until then and get yours finished!

who's up for some food aid parcels for steve then? free up some car part cash?!!!

[eun]

thats sounds frickin awesome

how loud was that roar. its hard to tell how quick it
is though without actually being sat in the car

[charlE30]

thats sounds frickin awesome

how loud was that roar. its hard to tell how quick it
is though without actually being sat in the car

It's quick believe me, when I collected a few parts off Andy he took me out in it the acceleration was amazing although not suprising as his motor isn't standard.

What was it dyno'd at Andy 240 or 260bhp?

[stevetigger]

When do we start yours Charlie!

[Andy335Touring]

Fook me that sounds awesome

Did I pick the wrong engine?

Your 6 pot will sound sweet mate with a nice exhaust and will be a quick car, oh and better MPG

[Andy335Touring]

What was it dyno'd at Andy 240 or 260bhp?

its around 240-250

[Andy335Touring]

it's the tooooooorque that does it! the low ratio diff i'm running helps in 2nd gear playing too, though i doubt it'll render 2nd anything other than more amusing once i swap the diff over!

Are you still using the 3.91 dif ?

What dif are you going to swap it for ?

I eventually(sp?) want to swap my 3.64 for a 3.46 and use a sports ratio gear box(if posible) as i'd like slightly longer gearing in 3,4,5 and a tall 1+2 because the M30 will be able to pull it well because of the torque.

[gareth]

Are you still using the 3.91 diff?

i am indeed! thought it would be worthwhile leaving for the time being as it's the original diff from the car and though not the best ratio, it was there and in LSD flavour!

What dif are you going to swap it for ?

not decided yet. it ventures onto a motorway maybe twice a year so short gearing isn't too much of a problem for me. a taller first gear would be more use though as it's hard controlling wheelspin from the line in 2nd if i'm 'playing'.

[quote="Andy335Touring]I eventually want to swap my 3.64 for a 3.46 and use a sports ratio gear box(if posible) as i'd like slightly longer gearing in 3,4,5 and a tall 1+2 because the M30 will be able to pull it well because of the torque.[/quote]
i don't know how yours compares but i've got a E34 530 'box in mine.

i can't see gearing makes a huge difference with the M30 as there's so much torque. it's probably better to be a bit overgeared to cut the amount of gearchanges down as they're almost unnecessary!

do you find yourself driving around at 900rpm then stalling every other car you drive?

[Andy335Touring]

i don't know how yours compares but i've got a E34 530 'box in mine.

The 3.0 and 3.5 have the same ratios

[jonb]

the m50 2.5 is a nice conversion for the money. but its not a great deal quicker than a good m20.

the m30 will spank a 2.7/m50. really does kill them in a straight line.

[charlE30]

the m30 will spank a 2.7/m50. really does kill them in a straight line.

That's what I like to hear

[stevetigger]

the m50 2.5 is a nice conversion for the money. but its not a great deal quicker than a good m20.

the m30 will spank a 2.7/m50. really does kill them in a straight line.

Dont say things like that

I keep thinking, Ive picked the wrong engine......the more I hear the more I want an M30

[Gravy]

I'm soooooo looking forward to this now! Hopefully meeting up today for a spin with Andy! I'll let you guys know later how the pace of the car feels!

I've got two pairs of extra trousers with me just as a safety precaution!

[stevetigger]

Dont forget ya camera, take loads of photo's......and take your camcorder!

We what the full monty

[Andy335Touring]

Nice meeting you today Rob, i hope your mates competion went well ?

[stevetigger]

Nice meeting you today Rob, i hope your mates competion went well ?

Do we get loads of photo's of the mini mini meet?? Vids?

[Andy335Touring]

Nope, none

[jonb]

oh. i also need to add.

the m30 conversion will use an e30 m3 to wipe its ass with in a straight line.

[ian332isport]

It's not a 335i, but it's a nice little clip

My car at Brunters

Ian.

[TW166Y]

WOW.........................

YEP Steve you chose the wrong engine

[TW166Y]

IM SO DOING THIS ENGINE SWAP!

[billgatese30]

It's not a 335i,

and you are saying that like its a bad thing to only have a 3.2

[TW166Y]

It's not a 335i, but it's a nice little clip

My car at Brunters

Ian.

Very Nice!

[Andy335Touring]

It's not a 335i, but it's a nice little clip

My car at Brunters

Ian.

Class dude !

[stevetigger]

It's not a 335i, but it's a nice little clip

My car at Brunters

Ian.

Thought it would of killed the E36

[Gravy]

Nice meeting you today Rob, i hope your mates competion went well ?

Hey Andy, it was nice to meet you too! Thanks for being a gent and inviting me up for a spin - sorry I haven't replied sooner but I haven't been home since I was at yours!!!

To everyone else, sorry we didn't do any filming or photos - not sure I could have held onto a camera anyway with the accelerative force of the M30!

That really is a fast car, spinning the wheels slewing sideways in 1st and 2nd gear with only a couple thousand rpm dialled in! Pure class

Certainly can't wait to get my conversion underway now, although I think it has opened my eyes a bit more to how involved a job it is with limited tools and time! However I will find a way of doing it, but it may take a while to complete!

Thanks once again Andy, look forward to meeting you again soon!

Rob

p.s. the competition didn't work out too well for our fighters but it was still a good experience, thanks for asking!

[stevetigger]

I can apperciate that vid now!

Went for a quick spin in "Ant2" 335i

Bloody hell, If my M50 conversion is half as fast as an M30 conversion.....

I will be a very happy man!

[Dominitry]

oooo i cant wait

[ant2]

it isnt that hard, i did it on my own in 18 days on my drive, only needed basic tools, i did alot of other work while the engine was out aswell so it can be done quicker

[stevetigger]

it isnt that hard, i did it on my own in 18 days on my drive, only needed basic tools, i did alot of other work while the engine was out aswell so it can be done quicker

This is true, My M50 has only been about 10 days so far......its just the 10 days have been spread over two months!