How fast are mapped 330d's

[RedRobin]

You didnt get owned my a derv did ya Pov

Hahaha no chance!

Read this and got me wondering!

http://www.worldcarfans.com/110102729224/bmw-to-supply-more-police-cars-in-the-uk

....So, are you thinking of trying to outpace them and getaway!?  There ain't no hiding place - Those days are long gone 

[Poverty]

You didnt get owned my a derv did ya Pov

Hahaha no chance!

Read this and got me wondering!

http://www.worldcarfans.com/110102729224/bmw-to-supply-more-police-cars-in-the-uk

....So, are you thinking of trying to outpace them and getaway!?  There ain't no hiding place - Those days are long gone 

Well obviously they must be replacing the evos and scoobies, so just wanted to see how they compare cause tbh Im not convinced that they are up to the job as an interceptor car.

Cant say I could see a 330d with a map, and laden with the usual crap keeping up with a modified k04 or TTRS in a straightline once you get to motorway speeds, and the beemer wouldnt know which way the TT went if say the pursuit was laden with roundabouts, twisties, or in the wet.

Scoobies and evos though would.

A 335d would be a much better car for interceptor work as they can do 13s down the strip once fettled.

[RedRobin]

Cant say I could see a 330d with a map, and laden with the usual crap keeping up with a modified k04 or TTRS in a straightline once you get to motorway speeds, and the beemer wouldnt know which way the TT went if say the pursuit was laden with roundabouts, twisties, or in the wet.

Scoobies and evos though would.

A 335d would be a much better car for interceptor work as they can do 13s down the strip once fettled.

....Pursuits can easily involve more than one car and even a helicopter. That's quite apart from the fact that the police pursuiter's driving skills will be waaaay better than most crims let alone just a member of the public.

[Thestig1973]

I used to have a 330d (E46), X reg so it was 184 BHP as standard, Chipped uk remapped it to 235 BHP but the torque was amazing, and still upto 50 MPG !
The newer 330d was 231 BHP as standard

[simonp]

A 335d would be a much better car for interceptor work as they can do 13s down the strip once fettled.

Just an extra turbo to go pop on those!

[Garth]

Cant say I could see a 330d with a map, and laden with the usual crap keeping up with a modified k04 or TTRS in a straightline once you get to motorway speeds, and the beemer wouldnt know which way the TT went if say the pursuit was laden with roundabouts, twisties, or in the wet.

You'd be surprised. The 330d handles like a dream and is more than capable of keeping up with any (standard) golf in the twisties. I'm never driven the TTRS but the 330d is miles better in corners than any of the mk1 TT's  for sure.

Especially if it is pi$$ing it down! 

What is it with people thinking BMW's are no good in the wet???

Everyone still talks as though once it starts raining, you can't take a BMW out in the wet. I'm on my 4th 330d now (3 E46's and 1 E92) and can honestly say they are better in the wet than a mk5 GTI. They all have DSC so you'll only get the back end out if you turn it off. Otherwise they are as composed, safe and fast as anything else on the road. My old bug eyed WRX was worse in the wet than any of my BMW's. I had a couple of hairy roundabout brown trouser moments in the Scooby, but not one in the BMW, even driving in the slush at 80mph.

I reckon anyone that complains about BMW's in the wet has either never driven one or can't drive for sh1t!

/rant over!

[Jules86]

Cant say I could see a 330d with a map, and laden with the usual crap keeping up with a modified k04 or TTRS in a straightline once you get to motorway speeds, and the beemer wouldnt know which way the TT went if say the pursuit was laden with roundabouts, twisties, or in the wet.

You'd be surprised. The 330d handles like a dream and is more than capable of keeping up with any (standard) golf in the twisties. I'm never driven the TTRS but the 330d is miles better in corners than any of the mk1 TT's  for sure.

Especially if it is pi$$ing it down! 

What is it with people thinking BMW's are no good in the wet???

Everyone still talks as though once it starts raining, you can't take a BMW out in the wet. I'm on my 4th 330d now (3 E46's and 1 E92) and can honestly say they are better in the wet than a mk5 GTI. They all have DSC so you'll only get the back end out if you turn it off. Otherwise they are as composed, safe and fast as anything else on the road. My old bug eyed WRX was worse in the wet than any of my BMW's. I had a couple of hairy roundabout brown trouser moments in the Scooby, but not one in the BMW, even driving in the slush at 80mph.

I reckon anyone that complains about BMW's in the wet has either never driven one or can't drive for sh1t!

/rant over!

Can't see a rep mobile being quicker through the twisties than the TTRS 

[RedRobin]

What is it with people thinking BMW's are no good in the wet???

Everyone still talks as though once it starts raining, you can't take a BMW out in the wet.

....I had my BMW nearly 90 degrees sideways once and got her back... just!! Hurt a finger though, but not badly. BMW's handle very well imo.

Anyroadup, trained Police drivers should not be underestimated.

[PDT]

I have owned a 330d, it was quick, but not any quicker than say a mapped Mk5 GTi, just a nice flat torque delivery and lots of it.

What people fail to realise is that a 3 series is a different car completely to most hatchbacks, its a purpose made RWD sports car and with the right driver it can outpace most things, not by its power but its balance, handling and braking.

I replaced it for a 335d, which is 10x better than the 330d, this will outpace and outhandle most things, depending on who is driving it. People whoc complain about RWD + WET are just not capable of driving the car properly 

[Garth]

Can't see a rep mobile being quicker through the twisties than the TTRS 

Maybe not, but where would you stop at that argument? If the police get TTRS's someone would say "I can't see TTRS keeping up with a Lambo"

The Police aren't getting 330d's because they're the fastest thing around. They'll be getting them because they're quick, reliable, handle well, have plenty of space for all the kit, they're safe and comfortable for long drives.

[Garth]

People whoc complain about RWD + WET are just not capable of driving the car properly 

I completely agree with you 100% 

[jhtrophy]

I have owned a 330d, it was quick, but not any quicker than say a mapped Mk5 GTi, just a nice flat torque delivery and lots of it.

What people fail to realise is that a 3 series is a different car completely to most hatchbacks, its a purpose made RWD sports car and with the right driver it can outpace most things, not by its power but its balance, handling and braking.

I replaced it for a 335d, which is 10x better than the 330d, this will outpace and outhandle most things, depending on who is driving it. People whoc complain about RWD + WET are just not capable of driving the car properly 

330d purpose built rwd sports car? outpace most things?  not sure would agree there mate, all bmws are good cars at what they do, only the m cars are purpose built sports cars though. dont get me wrong i want a 135i next, but even them are not known to be the best in terms of handling.

[GTIjames]

^^ i would agree with that, after having a e90 320 as a higher car for a couple of weeks the last thing I would call it is a purpose built sport car, the words comfy, sedate and handles like a boat come to mind

nice if you like doing motorway miles though 

[SO8]

^^ i would agree with that, after having a e90 320 as a higher car for a couple of weeks the last thing I would call it is a purpose built sport car, the words comfy, sedate and handles like a boat come to mind

nice if you like doing motorway miles though 

Well, I've gone from GTi Edition 30 to Z4M to 320d M Sport coupe .... and I would hardly describe my 320d as sedate and handling like a boat. 

Yes, it's power is nothing compared to the other cars I have owned but it's OK (and about to be mapped   ) and the handling is what I found fun - more fun than my Edition 30 .... but then I am very, very used to RWD 

[jhtrophy]

fun is different to great handling.