M3's

Pulsar_GTI · 2 Dec 2009 at 13:42

Hi All,

Brother just brought a m3 Convertible SMG

He reckons he has had it remapped to 400bhp? Is that BS

He says its a SMG 2 whats the difference?

Cheers

Pulsar_GTI · 2 Dec 2009 at 14:03

U bunch of mofo's

Yeh i pressed submit by mistake.

So there is no chance of 400bhp then its bull

Whats the most you can get out of a remap on one of these? Not much i can imagine as its a n/a car

Pulsar_GTI · 2 Dec 2009 at 14:17

So no good answers .. apart from

He says its a SMG 2 whats the difference?

SMG I died with the E36 M3. SMG II is the only SMG on the e46 M3.

Pulsar_GTI · 2 Dec 2009 at 14:23

Just wonna know if it achievable with a remap ... jees ???????

[TW]Fox · 2 Dec 2009 at 14:25

No, its not. Of course its not.

80bhp from a remap?

There needs to be some sort of IQ test before you can buy cars like this, such a shame seeing them descend into being owned by the sort of person who goes around telling everyone its 'mapped to 400bhp mate'

Defcon5 · 2 Dec 2009 at 14:25

http://www.thorneymotorsport.co.uk/tuning/E46_M3_Power.shtml

NVP · 2 Dec 2009 at 14:29

[TW]Fox;15442514 said:
There needs to be some sort of IQ test before you can buy cars like this, such a shame seeing them descend into being owned by the sort of person who goes around telling everyone its 'mapped to 400bhp mate'

Agreed, too many people in my area spout this nonsense! I feel ashamed to live in the same town as such monkeys.

Nick1881 · 2 Dec 2009 at 14:35

Defcon5 said:
http://www.thorneymotorsport.co.uk/tuning/E46_M3_Power.shtml

So it turns out if he spends £9k he won't be far off, bargain

burns · 2 Dec 2009 at 14:36

Defcon5 said:
http://www.thorneymotorsport.co.uk/tuning/E46_M3_Power.shtml

OMG at those prices! 2K for an exhaust manifold?

Edit: And another 4k if you want a camshaft too. What are they on?

Gixer · 2 Dec 2009 at 14:39

OT

Thorney have made a bit of a mistake too I think. Under the power pack 2 upgrade it states that there is increased torque at low down. Unless my eyes aren't working properly it actually makes less torque and power until about 3800rpm.

Your brother sounds like he is a rather gullible person to believe such nonsense. Pub talk at its best!!

Pulsar_GTI · 2 Dec 2009 at 14:41

Defcon5 http://www.thorneymotorsport.co.uk/t...M3_Power.shtml

Thanks defcon

So its serious money for close to 400bhp!

There needs to be some sort of IQ test before you can buy cars like this, such a shame seeing them descend into being owned by the sort of person who goes around telling everyone its 'mapped to 400bhp mate'

True .. thats why i couldnt believe it, i did check on the net and could only find the odd 20ish bhp remap ... he is only trying to beat my car

[TW]Fox · 2 Dec 2009 at 14:43

He's got your car beaten before you even open the door if you've got an old Nissan

Pulsar_GTI · 2 Dec 2009 at 14:48

Lol thats my original screen name!! got a 03 impreza which yeh he will beat me passed 100 but not before

Firestar_3x · 2 Dec 2009 at 14:51

Doesn't really matter, he's got a quick well built sport saloon, and you've got a rattly sandwich box.

Think i could live with a very slightly slower car due to the major upsides the BMW offers, aka it actually a nice place to sit.

Pulsar_GTI · 2 Dec 2009 at 15:10

Now he is saying that the guy before had all that done ... meh ... i said prove it

Why spout this crap lol (hope he dont prove me wrong, doubt he will tho)

Well thanks to all those with proper answers & Not needed? to all the others

s-man · 2 Dec 2009 at 17:18

Firestar_3x said:
Doesn't really matter, he's got a quick well built sport saloon, and you've got a rattly sandwich box.

Think i could live with a very slightly slower car due to the major upsides the BMW offers, aka it actually a nice place to sit.

This is pretty wide of the mark tbh. Subarus may not be up to BMWs perceived level of quality (seems to be the OcUK preferred nomenclature these days...) but an 03 Impreza is not a rattly sandwich box by any stretch. Subarus ime are well engineered, high performing well put together cars. For some people (including me) it still comes down to the fundamental contact points in a car - steering wheel, seat, gearstick and the Impreza is fine in all those aspects. It may not have a swoopy dash or plastic carbon inserts but those things don't matter to quite a lot of people. The engines in Subarus are generally strong and relaiable...and tuneable. They are practical performance cars.

Like you I drive a VAG 1.8t car and, having had 2 Imprezas, I can honestly say that the VAG stuff is more akin to a rattly sandwich box than an Impreza is. Basic - sure, bland - possibly but they are nowhere as badly put together as you are suggesting...

This thread got off to a comedic start but it seems like regardless of what happens further down the line once the ****ing starts it never ends. Bit sad...

Lord-Jaffa · 2 Dec 2009 at 20:08

Pulsar_GTI said:
Lol thats my original screen name!! got a 03 impreza which yeh he will beat me passed 100 but not before

He still has you beat, he has an M3, you have an Impreza.

Housey · 2 Dec 2009 at 20:35

Pulsar_GTI said:
Whats the most you can get out of a remap on one of these? Not much i can imagine as its a n/a car

A few hundred quid lifted from your wallet pretty much sums up the result.

thepharcyde · 3 Dec 2009 at 08:17

maybe have a competition as to who does not write thiers off first

Conanius · 3 Dec 2009 at 08:22

Has he also told you it's got a nos fogged system a motec sstem exhaust and a standalone fuel management system ?

If his nav screen flashes danger to manifold when he races you then he probably does have 400bhp