docwra Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 So after 7 odd years of owning my 350 I decided it was time for something newer, faster and generally better ........... So I went and got this: Its an N54 (twin turbo) 135i thats had a few bits chucked at it - Bilstein suspension, M3 wishbones & tension struts, M3 front ARB, 335i rear ARB, uprated brakes, subframe bushes, exhaust trickery and has also had turbos, wastegates, VANOS, cams and followers, injectors, clutch and coilpacks all replaced under warranty. Oh, and theres this too: Thats a "safe" map, coz obviously 515 lb/ft of torque at just over 3K RPM is "safe", even safer when you are running Nankang NS-2R tyres in December. Its positively insane to drive, up there with the fast stuff Ive ever driven - spinning wheels in 4th at 110, reaching over 160 (on a private road of course) with another gear to go, making you resent your mind about where a braking point actually is (youre going 60mph faster than you usually are) and I bloody love it Ive been waiting for a while for one to come up and all I can say is that it was well worth it, if you ever see me ask for a ride as you wont regret it 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hensh65 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Thats a cracker mate, I am sure that will give a lot of people a fright thinking you're a pretty blonde Whats the noise like? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Great Buy docwra, great hooligan car. :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliveBoy Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 The plate says "retard" to me when I read it in my head 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 That's ballistic! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 The plate stayed with the old owner so you can do one Sounds realy nice, not loud but a sweet straight 6 that gets racier as you get up the revs - Ive done my time with the loud looking and sounding thing, I wanted something a bit more low profile now. People still get out of the way on Motorways pretty quickly, and it still draws some glances but nothing like the old one did. Cant get over the speed of the thing though, its not one youd let just anyone drive 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Very nice Docwra, sounds like a cracker Perfect for a lout like you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Bagsy the keys next time on track Looks great bud, I'd never have guessed one of these with that torque figure over that power one! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hensh65 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 We should have a German whip sub section with the recent conversion rate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veef13 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Great choice in car and one that was in my radar after the 650i before had to release some funds and got the 350z instead. One day will have one of these 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 That must be pretty nuts! Good choice though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedd Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Proper sleeper, would not have expected that to have so many ponies! You must be loving it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jud1 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Love the look of BM's - always have done, but as soon as I get inside - I feel nothing for them at all ..!! - having said that, I've not been in a 420+ hp one :) and I am sure I would get over my lack of enthusiasm for the interior look pretty quickly too - V Nice motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martybhoy Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 That sort of power in that size of car must make it an incredible drive. Good choice mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceejay29 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Crikey!! Very nice I want 400+ ponies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 The plate says "retard" to me when I read it in my head I took it as Red Head! Super car, great numbers, must be hard not to just stick your foot down regularly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Sounds fantastic and doesn't look half bad either. Enjoy the new ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangzoom Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Congrats on the car, almost identical mods to my 335i, must be a mental machine in this weather… There definitely needs to be a BMW sub forum on here Stick some aftermarket back boxes on and it doesn't sound half bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock_Steady Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Yowser!! so incognito yet so fast, I love it The straight line speed must be like the world is going backwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamez Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Crikey! whats it like having that much powwerrr and no LSD!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jp606 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 How weird, I know the guy that used to own this, recognise the number plate! Hope you know it was tracked a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daryl Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Im guessing that is why it had the warranty work done. Looks mega, and I bet it is stupid fast, congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveyboy11 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 That's epic! I've wanted one of these for a long time now, this just makes me want one more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilMH Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Impressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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