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      05-09-2013, 07:58 PM   #1
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$5000. test drive

Not by me...

Had my PPK installed. Took 3 days due to a long "line" at BMW for downloading the software into my new DME (early build 2013). I had asked the service mgr. (long time relationship at this BMW/MINI store ) to test drive the car before returning it to me. When I got the call today, the service advisor informed me he had just driven it and asked if I wanted to pre-purchase a new set of rear tires and that his boss was out with the car as we spoke.

When I arrived, I stopped in the service mgrs. office..I asked..well am I going to be happy I did this? OH YEAH..but I am not because I was leaning toward a 328 when my 535 lease is up and now I have to spend 5K more to get a PPK equipped 335. I am supposed to take your money not allow you to spend mine. ( one of my hidden talents)

Now..the car. It was a bit misty so I took it easy. Right out of the parking lot the traction control lit up...good start. Throttle tip in is much better in comfort mode. Car was always quick but I felt it a bit "lazy" in comfort mode.

Engine feels much more "alive" and wants to GO. 8AT feels quicker and smoother. Tried one 50-70 run with half throttle. Car exploded forward.
Big time mid-range torque.

So far, so good. More later when I have more seat time, better weather aa cleansed palate. Driving an X5 3.3 for 2 days and my P car while the 335 was in the shop re-calibrated my butt dyno so I need to get more at one with my 335.

I will say this...my reaction to the 335 was good when I test drove it but I did not feel it as aggresive as my 2009 135i. This 335 w/ PPK has regained that aggresion and that is why I was willing to spend the money on the kit.

I think BMW was very conseravtive in their 320hp/330 torque measurements. Feels much stronger than those numbers.

Highly recommended but not sure how they say the gas mileage will stay the same. We'll see.

I think BMW was very conseravtive in their 320hp/330 torque measurements.
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      05-09-2013, 08:06 PM   #2
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Very well put.

Before PPK --> Fast, but "lazy"
After PPK --> It "explodes" forward with just half throttle.

I guess throttle mapping has a lot to do with the magic of this PPK. Yes the car definitely has more torque, but I believe that it is the revised throttle mapping that makes the car so much more fun now.
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      05-09-2013, 08:27 PM   #3
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Nice review.
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I had never really thought about tracking my cars but after PPK I realize this car should not be opened up on public roads. You will be stopped doing 130mph. I will have to track it now, lol
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Yeah the master tech who installed mine said the throttle mapping was key to this DME revision...
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I know some people here who have a shop with a Dyno... If I get a chance I'll have to get a few pulls before and after the PPK.
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I know some people here who have a shop with a Dyno... If I get a chance I'll have to get a few pulls before and after the PPK.
Thank you, please do. We were all impatient and did not dyno before. We need someone to do this!!
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I know some people here who have a shop with a Dyno... If I get a chance I'll have to get a few pulls before and after the PPK.
I'll send you a pack of beer if you do the before and after dyno.
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Great review by the way
thanks...

Day 2---

Dry weather so more "play time". Car is no longer quick, its FAST. I can feel the power just easing into the throttle coming around a corner. Hitting the pedal with any agression and you just rocket away. Mid range torque, especially when ACOMPANIED BY a downshift of the 8AT will mash you right back in the seat.

This is the way a 335 should have been right out of the box.

Was tired tonight coming home so I set the cruise and put it in eco pro. Did notice the ECO PRO adding miles much faster in its "savings reminder" icon
Guess that means non eco-pro mileage just took a hit...SO WORTH IT.

Not feeling any lumpy idle I see referred to but the trans does blip a bit more as it downshifts. Maybe that's how it gets this infamous gurgle I have yet to hear cause its so damn cold here in the Midwest and not opening any windows right just now to buy some ear candy.

BMW--nice job.
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Thank you, please do. We were all impatient and did not dyno before. We need someone to do this!!
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I will send 2 cases of beer
I might do a crowdfund since it still isn't free... and neither is the MPPK
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