SCGT Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 I gotta test drive a tuned 335 soon. Drove a stock one and felt so slow but I am sure with a good tune they really wake up! Might look around for a 135i. I like those a lot! They aren't slow stock, ~ 260-280 whp. They do, however, feel slow. The torque curve is very flat, it doesn't feel special (no ka-POW mountain of torque like the subies have), then you look at the speedometer and you're hauling. It's especially noticeable on the highway, when it just...keeps...pullling... Very different feeling than the Subaru. IMO the subaru was more fun just banging around being an idiot. The BMW is faster, harder to drive (rwd vs awd of course) and a more mature platform. It's also more $, harder to fix and maintenance is a PITA. I have a vid somewhere of me on a closed course track, in Mexico, with a passenger, and a car filled to the max with luggage, etc (trunk and back seat PACKED) accellerating to 150. I roll on the throttle at about 100. 91 octane, stock tune, freighted. I'll update this post later with the vid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8Bait Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 I was looking at 335i's right before I bought the legacy. Test drove a few and absolutely loved them. I just couldn't get myself to fork over 25-30k with the wedding coming up soon. I do plan on having one within the next couple years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moddiction Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Yeah I did notice how fast I was going quickly. Very smooth powerband that's for sure! I'm sure with a tune I'd be happy with the power for a bit! Subaru does feel quicker due to the quick torque spike but after that mine(stock) feels super slow! I almost bought a 335xi before the legacy but in always worried about BMW reliability. WWW.MODDICTION.COM Moddiction Stainless steel and Titanium shift knobs. Drivetrain, suspension, brakes, exhaust, cooling, fuel, gauges+MUCH more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robitrice Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 looking forward to this day as well, be nice to see all the camrys again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordchilly Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Stinks that I won't make it in time. My car is still at the body shop. Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8Bait Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Almost ready to rock the rollers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrw Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dujo Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Almost ready to rock the rollers! You know it's a dynapack, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8Bait Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 You know it's a dynapack, right? yeah but rollers sound cooler, I couldn't think of any other way to say it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil2k2 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 punish the pack? Also looking forward to this, have we locked up time slots yet? Is it worth the effort to seafoam before the tune? I'm going to go fill my freezer with snow so i can put it on my TMIC the day of the tune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrenTuning Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 I came across a girl on instagram with a Bren Tuning T-Shirt. Please tell me I can has one. I want a man one though We'll get some more made up punish the pack? Also looking forward to this, have we locked up time slots yet? Is it worth the effort to seafoam before the tune? I'm going to go fill my freezer with snow so i can put it on my TMIC the day of the tune. I'll start digging thru the list and setting the times, been slacking on this. BTW, BP across the street sells ice bags we've done it before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil2k2 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Bren, can you comment on the Seafoam question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robitrice Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 dont you usually change the plugs after sea foaming? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrenTuning Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 It doesn't hurt. Helps keep the insides clean which is always a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spc2125 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 dont you usually change the plugs after sea foaming? thought oil too. Depending where you put it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCGT Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 My standard obsessive compulsive pre-new crazy mods tune check list was: 1: seafoam the bajeezus out of 'er 2: drive 20 miles or so flogging mercilessly 3: change plugs/oil on nice lift at local garage that lets me use the lift and tools for $10 and a coke. Always had good numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrenTuning Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 My standard obsessive compulsive pre-new crazy mods tune check list was: 1: seafoam the bajeezus out of 'er 2: drive 20 miles or so flogging mercilessly 3: change plugs/oil on nice lift at local garage that lets me use the lift and tools for $10 and a coke. Always had good numbers. Still holds the record for highest power vf46 that we've seen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8Bait Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Hey Bren would you be able to give me two maps for this tuning day? 1 for E85 and 1 for 93oct? Just got my hands on E85 5 miles away from my house . If not, I can come back another day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8Bait Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Hey Bren would you be able to give me two maps for this tuning day? 1 for E85 and 1 for 93oct? Just got my hands on E85 5 miles away from my house . If not, I can come back another day. Scratch that, I totally forgot I am on a WRX stock clutch . Once I get my FX300 I'm going to switch over to E85 and get a tune so probably about a month from now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrw Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 spin that clutch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robitrice Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 why the FX300? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8Bait Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 why the FX300? Actually I want the 350 since I believe it will hold the power I want to be at but I've had terrible luck with ACT and have seen great reviews on here with the Clutchmasters so I was going to give it a shot. You no likey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrw Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Yea pass on the ACT, I've seen more of those slip than anything else. I've heard good about Exedy, Clutchmasters and Spec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil2k2 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Scratch that, I totally forgot I am on a WRX stock clutch . Once I get my FX300 I'm going to switch over to E85 and get a tune so probably about a month from now. why the FX300? I've had the the FX300 clutch for almost 2 years, was great for along time, now it sucks to drive in traffic. Still holds power like new, just shitty in traffic. I may be trying a different clutch soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted March 20, 2013 Moderators Share Posted March 20, 2013 What happened that all of a sudden made it cruddy in traffic? "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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