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Ahhh too bad. Let us know if the Pagid fit.
My concern is about the oil temp...I don't know if in europe there is a retrofit for the additional cooler? Can you tell me if this is this part? http://www.etk.cc/bmw/EN/search/sele...ECE/17/17_1011
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If u track the car you might appreciate the m-LSD.
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10-30-2016, 10:30 PM | #30 |
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I wanted to ask you a questions since you have some experience with both the E90 M car and 340i, in addition to driving an F80. I'm in the same boat as you, not exactly but close. My lease is coming to an end on my 320I and I haven't owned an M3 since the E36, although I have driven all the later M's. I'm torn, I want to go for the F80 next, but it's a bit soulless. I've also considered the 340i and an e90 M. I'm not looking to track, I mainly hit the twisties and DD my cars with light modding. My question to you is, how does the E90 M compare to the 340i and to the f80? Would you change anything about your decision? I really want an e90m, but there is nothing more appealing than a full warranty and maint. plan. |
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I likely would have kept the E90 had the warranty not been about to expire, and having it make lots of valve/lifter clatter on cold starts accelerated the decision to move out of it. S65's are not cheap to replace, and the noise had gotten worse with the track days I was putting on it. The pluses of the 340i are it's newness, warranty, ability to be softly sprung thanks to EDC. It's still not a tight as the E90 and I won't push as hard as I would in the M3 in the 340. For comparison, there are a few banked corner off ramps here in Round Rock that I could take at with ease at 110 or so in the M3, anything over about 95-100 in the 340i feels loose, not as planted and just a tad nervous. It's better with the square set up I'm running now than the OE staggered, but the confidence and ability of the M3 were better, period. Even with a 255/275 staggered PSS set up I was running, that car would turn and stick. (I ran 275 square on the track which was even more confidence inspiring) Given your ask, if you can find a low mile E90 M3 with a warranty, I'd go that route. Don't get me wrong, I like the 340i, but if you're looking for fun, the E90 is more a drivers car. As to the F80, it's even more uncompromising than the E90 was, Its ride is rougher - even on the softest EDC setting - and gets expensive quickly once you add the must have options and has a lack-luster steering feel compared to the E90. But with the F80 you can liquefy the tires with DSC off with just a bap of throttle, which can be fun If you're looking for a hooligan car, the F80 is a no brainer. I'm viewing the 340 as a pause while I'm more engaged with my kids, but once they grow bored of dad in their teens (like 4-5 years), I'll likely go back to a dedicated track car and trade the 340i for a tow vehicle - X5M perhaps? Hope that helps, sorta a rambling reply - lol |
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I am tracking a 2016 328i with the M-Sport and Track package, Michelin Pilot Super Sports. I have run the MSR Cresson 1.7 track (both directions) for a total of 20 sessions and the 3.1 for 10 sessions using factory pads. I had to swap the fronts, the rears have about 50% left. I suspect the power in the 340 would chew up the factory pads quicker, but they are actually pretty decent.
I would love to hear your feedback on the Pagids after COTA. I have a set but am holding off until I get new wheels . The main issue I have run into on track is lack of negative camber in the car. Wider rubber up front helps somewhat, would be interested in your experience with the square setup as well. I am looking at the Vorshlag camber plates but waiting to find out if the noise issue has been resolved. Have fun at COTA! |
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The reason I am so torn is because the e90 and f80 would practically cost me the same amount of money, but with one difference is, I would own one. I still have some time left in my f30 and will keep my eye out for a clean e90. All else fails, it will be the f80. |
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I don't think I'm going to add camber plates, would need to do CO's to get the most of out them and since I have EDC the cheapest set of plug and play CO's is more than I want to spend. Rather spend that on an LSD, which is going to be my b-day gift to myself |
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Attended an HPDE event at Thunderhill in Willows CA on 11/7/16. I'm a novice driver and this was my 5th time at TH, with two previous events each in a 2010 Porsche Carrera 6spd and a 2008 E90 335i auto. The 340i was stock except for square 18x8.5 ET35 Apex EC7's with Dunlop Direzza ZII Star Spec tires. Ambient temps were in the high 60's F, and I was able to get in seven 20min+ sessions for the day. The car performed well with no overheating issues, oil temp held steady at 235F - much different than my 335i, which would climb to 270F+ during a session. The brakes held up well also, but I was mindful of the stock pads and fluid. The suspension felt a little soft with some body roll, but overall I was happy with the grip and handling. Looking forward to some suspension and brake upgrades for next time.
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To your post, and to be clear, I am not saying that what I do - or anyone else for that matter - is right. But can say that a square set up is a no brainer. staggered on track in just wrong(unless you're in a 911). I'm looking forward to this weekend. Having not seen what this car can do means I expect to have an eye-opening experience (previous in an unknown car have been snap-oversteer or a big push) I'd prefer the latter to the former, but we'll see!!! |
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I will be curious to see what you think of this car on the track. I took mine out once this summer, I had a last minute issue with my M3 so I thought I will take the 335. It has the Mperf bbk and EDC suspension and it was horrible. I didn't have any cooling problems, but I was able to fade the brakes if driving anything over 5/10ths, it understeers horrible and you can't put any power down and it has so much body roll I though it was going to flip over...
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Sorry guys, my thoughts on the car after the event are about halfway down page 1 in this thread:
http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1304852 |
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