Oh, I'm so relieved you didn't have any blown flamistrans or overheated cadidlehoppers in that 'troublesome' bimmer......

Welcome home, Kev.....Check out our Shannonville thread.....

C.

 

i think theres a 3 series coupe v6 twin turbo right?

 

^No BMW doesn't do V6
DOHC I-6 24V TT

The new M3 is a V8 though

 

Checked it out, replied!

I actually spent half a day at Shannonville on the way to Vermont w/the 335i on their first pay per lap day. It overheated so much we cooked bacon on the hood.

 

--hey that's handy, -- LOL, if you come along on our trip there July 18th we'll do breakfast in the pits after a couple laps......

C.

 

Go for 335. It is more comfortable with NO LESS track capability and performance, than M3.
Look for yourself:
335-100 % stock on Potenza 050 tires, experienced autocrosser
M3-looks like no mods, Toyo RA1 tires, experienced autocrosser

I was 2 seconds slower. Another guy(first timer) was 1.4 seconds slower than me in same 335 .

TWIN LAKES MOTOR CLUB SLALOM RESULTS
Date:May 27, 2007
PositionDriver NameClub MemberCar Make & ModelBest Time
Class 1
1Mike ASubaru Impreza 50.119
2Kurt GYCivic DX 50.785
3Lawrence KyLotus Elan 51.416
4Arris GyCivic 52.088
5Hubert B 04 M3 52.650
6Steven D BMW 335i 52.900
7Mike MyToyota MR2 54.625
Class 2
1Tyler GY93 Civic54.743
2Alexander A Infiniti G35 54.924
3Jennifer My90 Z24 55.935
4Chad Sy90 CRX 56.342
5Derek EY92 Civic Si 56.360
6Jonathan Y BMW 335i 56.384
7Steve M93 Civic 56.419
8Rudy AYSubaru Impreza 56.592
Class 3
1Tim PyToyota MR2 57.006
2Mark ByHonda CRX 57.705
3Andrew MyRX7 57.753
4John OYMazda P/U 57.995
5Darrell S G35 58.492
6Joe DyHonda Prelude 58.515
7Jeff M 350Z 58.524
8Jeff MyToyota MR2 58.804
Class 4
1Kim BCivic 58.812
2Kevin HY93 Civic 59.519
3Terry R93 Civic 59.592
4Justin CY97 Jetta 59.705
5James G01 Civic 60.182
6Tyler M93 Civic 60.923
7Robert CY87 S10 62.625

 

^does that mean both cars have less track capability than a Honda Civic?

 

^

 

This point is not relevant. You don't know what's in those Civics-B18? stripped interior? roll cage?R-compounds? On autocross course they will slaughter anything...and probably give run for the money on track to M3 as well.
Looks like you never visited any autox event. Do it and be spanked by middle aged chick in 1990 Cavalier Z24, like those guys in G35 and 350 Z got lower down the chart.

I am giving comparison of 2 equally capable drivers(I've been autocrossing with them for about 3 years) in cars from same manufacturer in similar configuration(RWD, about 1500 kg weight and 300+ hp) on the same course.

 

Well, if it makes anyone feel any better or worse the 335i doesn't seem to be any less track capable than the e46 M3. There are plenty of times on tracks where it does similar speeds/times, including hockenheim, nurburgring, etc... I think what it really comes down to is the track itself; the 335i excels at tracks where other cars with better high ends need to downshift a lot to stay in their power band. The 335i has the advantage of having all it's power down low. Where it struggles is in tight twists against other cars with stiffer suspensions. Pick whichever suits you.

 

Test drove a 2006 Interlagos Blue Competition package today on my way home from Ottawa.....very impressive. What a driver's car. Alot more money than a new 335i coupe though. They are a bargain through the US compared to here!! High dollar=opportunities