[magman007]

Originally Posted by Featherlite 07

Has no torque, which he said he wanted. Also there is a chance the 1 has warranty, E46 M3 definitely wont and they are $$$$ to maintain.

If you finance through penfed you can get 5 year 100mi bumper to bumper warranty, also money is basically free at 1.49%

Has some torque, not gobs, but its not terrible when compared to the e60 m5.


Mine was relatively cheap to maintain, tires, oil change, and inspection 2 was it.

[lowbudgethero]

but if i get bored with it i can always get exhaust, tune, and w/m injection and made gobs of power

[ridebmx211]

I would have a 135 but my wife didnt like the headlights. and i wasnt a huge fan of the E92s. so i ended up with a car thatt im estatic abou

[MrSickNasty]

Originally Posted by lowbudgethero

someone convince me to pull the trigger or talk me out of it

You all seem like car whores. I vote 128 and build it up like this.

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1955577

[lowbudgethero]

Yep, tubbed and caged daily driver because race car . But yeah, definitely would be a good chassis for racing.

[magman007]

Originally Posted by lowbudgethero

but if i get bored with it i can always get exhaust, tune, and w/m injection and made gobs of power

True, but you will not have an LSD to aid in putting that power to the pavement. Why any 300hp car or larger doesn't have one as an option is beyond me. Its practically the only reason to go ///M now though.

[ridebmx211]

Originally Posted by magman007

True, but you will not have an LSD to aid in putting that power to the pavement. Why any 300hp car or larger doesn't have one as an option is beyond me. Its practically the only reason to go ///M now though.

Most cars dont have LSD's because traction control is much better when you can slow one wheel down at a time. its also alot safer to have one wheel spin vs both and have the car slide. Traction control systems are getting good enough to not need limited slips, i bet within the next 5-10 years LSDs will be obsolete on most cars. Granted if you want it for a specifc reason there will always be aftermarket solutions

[lowbudgethero]

Originally Posted by magman007

True, but you will not have an LSD to aid in putting that power to the pavement. Why any 300hp car or larger doesn't have one as an option is beyond me. Its practically the only reason to go ///M now though.

my friends 600hp 11 second 135i begs to differ

if i wanted m3 rear end would work on a 135i

[magman007]

Originally Posted by ridebmx211

Most cars dont have LSD's because traction control is much better when you can slow one wheel down at a time. its also alot safer to have one wheel spin vs both and have the car slide. Traction control systems are getting good enough to not need limited slips, i bet within the next 5-10 years LSDs will be obsolete on most cars. Granted if you want it for a specifc reason there will always be aftermarket solutions

Disagree. For the general public, yes, traction control is better, for tracking you want the lsd, not only does it make the car more predictable, but it also keeps you from burning through your rear brakes in a track day. Lastly, if you want a bit of slide, or you want to drift a bit, no traction control system can properly mimic a locking diff.

As for a 600hp 11 second 135i... he could probably launch better with a diff.

[lowbudgethero]

Originally Posted by magman007

Disagree. For the general public, yes, traction control is better, for tracking you want the lsd, not only does it make the car more predictable, but it also keeps you from burning through your rear brakes in a track day. Lastly, if you want a bit of slide, or you want to drift a bit, no traction control system can properly mimic a locking diff.

As for a 600hp 11 second 135i... he could probably launch better with a diff.

Not planning on tracking this car, 135i seemed to be fine on the track according to magazine tests
DTC turned off still allows sliding while having elsd active
Diff is better obviously for grip and power slides, I heavily argue predictability though.
But in a road going car no LSD isn't going to make or break a car for me.
135i has plenty of torsen/clutch pack differential choices if i desired.

[HLG Apocalyptic]

[razz]

hit with a hammer

[razz]

maybe try some liquid wrench or something that eats away rust, then hit it with a hammer...

[courter_man_08]

Last night I found out I can't turn off ASC. Well ain't that a *****...

[bluepurplered]

just delete it, noob

[courter_man_08]

I'm thinking about it. But, at the same time, I still sort of want it. I might see if I can source up a new button and try that first.

[bluepurplered]

what happens when you hit the button now?

[courter_man_08]

it doesn't do anything. doesn't illuminate, doesn't turn off ASC.

[bluepurplered]

car's totaled

i'll take it off your hands for $3.50

[courter_man_08]

you have a keen sense of persuasion. deal.

[Alan777]

Local place powercoats wheels for 250. I think it's time to get mine refinished.

new tires ordered. Tire place hasn't even heard of a 235 40 17 and had to order them, lol