Just now: 550i vs. 335i
10-16-2007, 06:50 PM
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K I was on the freeway cruising at about 80 mph on my way home and a 335i happened to be on my tail for the last couple minutes. After I had switched lane (from far left to middle) he got up his car right beside mine, we were side to side maintaining the speed at about 80-85 MPH. I guess after enough throwing glances at each other's car for about 15 seconds (it was pretty dark 7:30 PM, but I can see the driver inside), the other guy decided to floor it. Of course in response to his challange I switched to DS mode and hit full throttle. 
At first he seemed to be gaining distance from me due to the headstart, from 80-110 mph I couldn't close the distance but managed to keep the distance from getting any further (it was about 3/4 car length). After reaching 110 MPH, this is where the V8 kicks in... the 335i's twin turbo seems to start losing its power and as I reach 130-140, I just completely surpassed him. 
Both of the cars were pretty much stock, but I had the aFe CAI stage 2 mod on my 550i (11.75 more HP, so they say...)
Well the thrill ride didn't last too long after reaching 140 mph becuz I was nearing my Exit... but it was quite fun tho
I would have loved it if it had gone longer... (more risks of getting caught by the cops also 
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btw is the 335i coupe speed limiter set to 130 or 150?
I been wondering about this...
At first he seemed to be gaining distance from me due to the headstart, from 80-110 mph I couldn't close the distance but managed to keep the distance from getting any further (it was about 3/4 car length). After reaching 110 MPH, this is where the V8 kicks in... the 335i's twin turbo seems to start losing its power and as I reach 130-140, I just completely surpassed him. Both of the cars were pretty much stock, but I had the aFe CAI stage 2 mod on my 550i (11.75 more HP, so they say...)
Well the thrill ride didn't last too long after reaching 140 mph becuz I was nearing my Exit... but it was quite fun tho
I would have loved it if it had gone longer... (more risks of getting caught by the cops also )btw is the 335i coupe speed limiter set to 130 or 150?
I been wondering about this...
10-16-2007, 07:05 PM
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140 on a public freeway in the bay area? If you're telling the truth, you are a total a-hole. Not cool, my family lives there (as do millions of others) and that shit is not OK. You should lose your car and your license. Try a track day at Infineon if you want to go fast. And don't give me "the freeway was empty" line...I've been to the Bay Area at 7:30 PM.
You give BMW drivers a bad name.
You give BMW drivers a bad name.
Originally Posted by aznunknownx' post='482505' date='Oct 16 2007, 07:50 PM
K I was on the freeway cruising at about 80 mph on my way home and a 335i happened to be on my tail for the last couple minutes. After I had switched lane (from far left to middle) he got up his car right beside mine, we were side to side maintaining the speed at about 80-85 MPH. I guess after enough throwing glances at each other's car for about 15 seconds (it was pretty dark 7:30 PM, but I can see the driver inside), the other guy decided to floor it. Of course in response to his challange I switched to DS mode and hit full throttle. At first he seemed to be gaining distance from me due to the headstart, from 80-110 mph I couldn't close the distance but managed to keep the distance from getting any further (it was about 3/4 car length). After reaching 110 MPH, this is where the V8 kicks in... the 335i's twin turbo seems to start losing its power and as I reach 130-140, I just completely surpassed him.
Both of the cars were pretty much stock, but I had the aFe CAI stage 2 mod on my 550i (11.75 more HP, so they say...)
Well the thrill ride didn't last too long after reaching 140 mph becuz I was nearing my Exit... but it was quite fun tho I would have loved it if it had gone longer... (more risks of getting caught by the cops also )
btw is the 335i coupe speed limiter set to 130 or 150? I been wondering about this...
At first he seemed to be gaining distance from me due to the headstart, from 80-110 mph I couldn't close the distance but managed to keep the distance from getting any further (it was about 3/4 car length). After reaching 110 MPH, this is where the V8 kicks in... the 335i's twin turbo seems to start losing its power and as I reach 130-140, I just completely surpassed him. Both of the cars were pretty much stock, but I had the aFe CAI stage 2 mod on my 550i (11.75 more HP, so they say...)
Well the thrill ride didn't last too long after reaching 140 mph becuz I was nearing my Exit... but it was quite fun tho
I would have loved it if it had gone longer... (more risks of getting caught by the cops also )btw is the 335i coupe speed limiter set to 130 or 150?
I been wondering about this...
10-16-2007, 07:51 PM
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Wow - that was harsh! 
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Not cool at all ...... and sounds like BS anyway.
10-16-2007, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by cvb' post='482509' date='Oct 16 2007, 08:05 PM
140 on a public freeway in the bay area? If you're telling the truth, you are a total a-hole. Not cool, my family lives there (as do millions of others) and that shit is not OK. You should lose your car and your license. Try a track day at Infineon if you want to go fast. And don't give me "the freeway was empty" line...I've been to the Bay Area at 7:30 PM.
You give BMW drivers a bad name.
You give BMW drivers a bad name.
and westcoast550 it's not a BS, if you know your 550, you know very well that the 550i's can go up to 150 MPH
10-16-2007, 08:16 PM
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i dont think that was bs, the 550i in the top end should outperform the 335i, even with less weight; unless there is something that I am missing? V8>I6 with two small turbos?
10-16-2007, 08:21 PM
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careful with the speeding/racing guys, where i am, 50 over speed limit = loss of vehicle+suspension of license.
and of course going over 100MPH can get dangerous and ugly. accidents happen accidentally, even if no harm was intended. we all enjoy our e60s, and i totally understand the urge we get to test our toys but do it safely. just my 2cents.
and of course going over 100MPH can get dangerous and ugly. accidents happen accidentally, even if no harm was intended. we all enjoy our e60s, and i totally understand the urge we get to test our toys but do it safely. just my 2cents.
10-16-2007, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by houbmw' post='482525' date='Oct 16 2007, 09:16 PM
i dont think that was bs, the 550i in the top end should outperform the 335i, even with less weight; unless there is something that I am missing? V8>I6 with two small turbos?
10-16-2007, 08:35 PM
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Excellent! Exactly what a lot of us expect. Nice run. Theres plenty of posts about not racing on the streets but use your judgment. When conditions are right floor it a bit... but once you see another car up ahead slow down. Just dont play the who has the bigger balls game. Thats stupid. What you did I dont have much problems with.