Replacement for the ED30?

[PDT]

As for the 335d, I love it. Not as 'racy' as the ED30 and not as quick to 70mph but trounces it to 100mph. Plus I get 40MPG and lots of RWD sideways fun. uper comfy and quiet as well. They need to put this engine into the 1 series coupe!   The 335i is also good, breat when mapped but lacks the pure power and torque of the 335d.

Are you talking std vs std or mapped Ed30 vs Std etc??

Sorry, should have made that a bit clearer. My ED30 is on revo stage 2+ making 369bhp and 370 ft/lb. My 335d is mapped by myself and making 348bhp and 590 ft/lb.

[Saint Steve]

Keep the Ed30..

[PDT]

I might swap the ED30 for the 335d for a week (the mrs usually has the 335d) and test drive a few other things before getting back into the ED30, I may be pleasantly suprised and decide to keep it. I think I just want a true RWD sports car.

[Saint Steve]

I think I just want a true RWD sports car.

A Honda S2000

[Andy]

Just give your car to me Dave

[Pummy]

do you want one out of the box or do you want something to tweak and play with?

[Sunglasses Ron]

M3 CSL

Not sure on the general price but this one seems to be owned by an enthusiast. http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2024539.htm

A defo winner for me. Especially after driving one for the first time the other week... Simply AWESOME!!! 

I might swap the ED30 for the 335d for a week (the mrs usually has the 335d) and test drive a few other things before getting back into the ED30, I may be pleasantly suprised and decide to keep it. I think I just want a true RWD sports car.

Interesting that you say that Dave, as I would have thought a Stage 2+ DSG ED30 would be ahead till way past 70 (like 120 at least) against a mapped 335d. I know a lad who is a regular at Pod (and can drive  ) with a DMS mapped 335d and his times were similar to mine at Stage 1/2, but terminal speeds on his were a few mph down suggesting that the RWD grip gives it the edge of the line, but once rolling the ED30 has it by a small margain. Stage 2+ I would expect it to be even more of a gap. Sure the 335d would go past eventually with that torque, but i'd be amazed if it was anywhere near yours at 70mph.. 

[Sunglasses Ron]

I have driven a standard 335d and it was ok but nowhere near as quick as my old remapped ed 30    Remap that though ... and post on Pistonheads - they love them remapped .....

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It's the same story on Scoobynet mate.. So much so somebody put this up the other day..

http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/6863749/

 

[Saint Steve]

 

[Poverty]

M3 CSL

Not sure on the general price but this one seems to be owned by an enthusiast. http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2024539.htm

A defo winner for me. Especially after driving one for the first time the other week... Simply AWESOME!!! 

I might swap the ED30 for the 335d for a week (the mrs usually has the 335d) and test drive a few other things before getting back into the ED30, I may be pleasantly suprised and decide to keep it. I think I just want a true RWD sports car.

Interesting that you say that Dave, as I would have thought a Stage 2+ DSG ED30 would be ahead till way past 70 (like 120 at least) against a mapped 335d. I know a lad who is a regular at Pod (and can drive  ) with a DMS mapped 335d and his times were similar to mine at Stage 1/2, but terminal speeds on his were a few mph down suggesting that the RWD grip gives it the edge of the line, but once rolling the ED30 has it by a small margain. Stage 2+ I would expect it to be even more of a gap. Sure the 335d would go past eventually with that torque, but i'd be amazed if it was anywhere near yours at 70mph.. 

I was just about to mention this as I know the same fella, and he ran with slicks on the back sometimes aswell. Hes sold up now, cant remember what he was thinking of getting next

[Sunglasses Ron]

M3 CSL

Not sure on the general price but this one seems to be owned by an enthusiast. http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2024539.htm

A defo winner for me. Especially after driving one for the first time the other week... Simply AWESOME!!! 

I might swap the ED30 for the 335d for a week (the mrs usually has the 335d) and test drive a few other things before getting back into the ED30, I may be pleasantly suprised and decide to keep it. I think I just want a true RWD sports car.

Interesting that you say that Dave, as I would have thought a Stage 2+ DSG ED30 would be ahead till way past 70 (like 120 at least) against a mapped 335d. I know a lad who is a regular at Pod (and can drive  ) with a DMS mapped 335d and his times were similar to mine at Stage 1/2, but terminal speeds on his were a few mph down suggesting that the RWD grip gives it the edge of the line, but once rolling the ED30 has it by a small margain. Stage 2+ I would expect it to be even more of a gap. Sure the 335d would go past eventually with that torque, but i'd be amazed if it was anywhere near yours at 70mph.. 

I was just about to mention this as I know the same fella, and he ran with slicks on the back sometimes aswell. Hes sold up now, cant remember what he was thinking of getting next

That's right mate. Was running 13.2-13.3's consistantly, then chucked the rear seats out, lobbed some 888's on some 17's and put them on the back and got a 13.0. His terminals were around the 105-106mph mark. So a fair bit slower than a S2+ K04, but bloody impressive for a soot chucker.. 

[Poverty]

M3 CSL

Not sure on the general price but this one seems to be owned by an enthusiast. http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2024539.htm

A defo winner for me. Especially after driving one for the first time the other week... Simply AWESOME!!! 

I might swap the ED30 for the 335d for a week (the mrs usually has the 335d) and test drive a few other things before getting back into the ED30, I may be pleasantly suprised and decide to keep it. I think I just want a true RWD sports car.

Interesting that you say that Dave, as I would have thought a Stage 2+ DSG ED30 would be ahead till way past 70 (like 120 at least) against a mapped 335d. I know a lad who is a regular at Pod (and can drive  ) with a DMS mapped 335d and his times were similar to mine at Stage 1/2, but terminal speeds on his were a few mph down suggesting that the RWD grip gives it the edge of the line, but once rolling the ED30 has it by a small margain. Stage 2+ I would expect it to be even more of a gap. Sure the 335d would go past eventually with that torque, but i'd be amazed if it was anywhere near yours at 70mph.. 

I was just about to mention this as I know the same fella, and he ran with slicks on the back sometimes aswell. Hes sold up now, cant remember what he was thinking of getting next

That's right mate. Was running 13.2-13.3's consistantly, then chucked the rear seats out, lobbed some 888's on some 17's and put them on the back and got a 13.0. His terminals were around the 105-106mph mark. So a fair bit slower than a S2+ K04, but bloody impressive for a soot chucker.. 

Yeah deffo impressive for a soot chucker, can remember him beating loads of cars down the strip and everyone being surprised.

We used to have major arguments over what was faster, 335d or 2.0TFSI K04 LOL

[jhtrophy]

great engine, only prob i found was mpg was same (ish) as a modern hot hatch (27-33), so whats the point? as you dont get the benefit of mpg but the dull feel of a diesel torque is awsome mind. was a 5 series i was in so in a lighter 3 the mpg may be better?

[jhtrophy]

edit, i just checked evo and they say combined mpg on 535 is 42 i had one for a week when they came out and was getting same mpg as my cupra r that i had at time (engine may have changed since then), sorry to hijack thread and argue with myself on topic: csl for me, i think i would marry it

[PDT]

Tuned K04 vs standard 335d :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NKgnYUVL7Q

I get an average MPG of 39 from the BMW and can manage 47mpg on a run if kept an around 70mph and a range of 650+ miles to a full tank. As a standard package its brilliant, with a good map it is capable of destroying most hothatches inc some fast saloons (fair bit quicker than a mates Subaru STi) and wen driven correctly it will outhandle most things (had a play with a new megane 250bhp sport the other day) and for a diesel it sounds brilliant, flappy paddles add to the fun factor as does the 2 stage traction control.