Just wanted to say that as nice as the new 335 TT engine is, it cannot and will never compare to the v-8. My buddy just completed his shortened break in period (800 miles) on his 335xi manual, and wanted to see how it compared to my 550 auto...so we decided to go head to head.

First run was me driving his car, and clearly he in mine. From a dead stop, the 550 won out easily in 0-60, as well as a qtr mile. We switched up on the second run, and from a rolling start, the 335 jumped ahead for a split second (nothing my new sprint booster wont solve), but then the 550 easily pulled ahead.

With all due respect to the 6 cylinder TT, the V8 sounds better and is clearly faster (IMO).

Also, I ripped out the carbon filter before the "race" but didn't really notice anything (speed or sound). Seemed like I broke the clips which will need a little hot glue before I bring in for service...hehehe...

In summary, my friend is now convinced that he needs the Dinan upgrade...

Lastly - we were not racing aggresively, and were no where near other people, so please no comments on safety, as that came first for both of us...

 

Apples and Oranges ... But your back seat passengers will like you better in the e60 regardless of engine and drivetrain !

I miss the V-8 torque in my '01 e38 740i) and its relaxed highway cruising manners. But the e60 (530xi) is a more nimble and fun daily driver. I will admit it's a tad rough on some of our roads - it has the sport package and 18" RFTs. And my overall gasoline mileage is no better that what I was getting from my 740.

 

of course its going to be faster... its a v8.. plus your sprint booster... run with me.. in my 335i 6 speed no all wheel drive... will see who wins!!!!!!.. dinan software ...... we can do it in a safe place as well... now thats a race... also keep in mind the all wheel drive adds more pounds.... i live in brooklyn.... we could meet up any time any where... you make the call....

 

easy now...i was just sharing...not looking to race everyone...

we got some sensitive people here i see

btw - no sprint booster yet...

 

would be better though if you ran against a non-xi model, but nice runs. thanks for sharing.

 

I heard that the xi would be quicker off the line due to lack of anti slip???

 

Find an auto 335i to race.

I am sure neither of you could match the auto's shifts with the manual.

It takes a talented driver to be more efficient with the manual.

 

That is correct - the xDrive car will be faster off the line.

 

i cant find anyone to race in brooklyn without blowing a tire or busting a rim.. unfortunately....have you raced any 550s?

 

with out the soft ware yes..... with the soft ware no 550's... with out the soft ware from start ill jump but as i come out of 2nd gear the 550 takes off.... with the soft ware im a beast in the street........ i took a 550 clk from start all the way mid low high..... i was very surprized my self how just an ecu re map can make such a big diff ....