New whip, its quite fast.

[docwra]

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

[hensh65]

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?

[WhackyWill]

Great Buy docwra, great hooligan car. :thumbs:

[AliveBoy]

The plate says "retard" to me when I read it in my head

[Flex]

That's ballistic!

[docwra]

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

[spursmaddave]

Very nice Docwra, sounds like a cracker

 

Perfect for a lout like you

[Ekona]

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!

[hensh65]

We should have a German whip sub section with the recent conversion rate!

[veef13]

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 😄

[Humpy]

That must be pretty nuts! Good choice though

 

 

[Zedd]

Proper sleeper, would not have expected that to have so many ponies! You must be loving it!

[Jud1]

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.

[martybhoy]

That sort of power in that size of car must make it an incredible drive.

 

Good choice mate

 

[Ceejay29]

Crikey!! Very nice

 

I want 400+ ponies

[ATTAK Z]

Lovely

[coldel]

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!

[GMballistic]

Sounds fantastic and doesn't look half bad either.

 

Enjoy the new ride.

[gangzoom]

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

[Rock_Steady]

Yowser!! so incognito yet so fast, I love it The straight line speed must be like the world is going backwards.

[flamez]

Crikey! whats it like having that much powwerrr and no LSD!?

[Jp606]

How weird, I know the guy that used to own this, recognise the number plate!

 

Hope you know it was tracked a lot.

 

[Daryl]

Im guessing that is why it had the warranty work done. Looks mega, and I bet it is stupid fast, congrats.

[Daveyboy11]

That's epic! I've wanted one of these for a long time now, this just makes me want one more!

[NeilMH]

Impressive