Opinions on Car Change

rG-tom said:
Depends on how it's delivered, my 440i probably only gained about that on paper with the mppsk but it was absolutely loads faster in reality, area under the graph etc
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I think the this is more to do with the "remapped vs standard" rather than the amount. I noticed the same when installing the dealer fitted M Performance package to my 330d (it was quite a bargain at the time with around £1000 for a new ECU with the updated map, new intercooler as well as 4 pot brembo caliper, discs and pads from the 335d). Although the power difference was only around 20-30bhp the throttle response, drivability and even gearbox responsiveness was significantly improved.
 
Cristian said:
I think the this is more to do with the "remapped vs standard" rather than the amount. I noticed the same when installing the dealer fitted M Performance package to my 330d (it was quite a bargain at the time with around £1000 for a new ECU with the updated map, new intercooler as well as 4 pot brembo caliper, discs and pads from the 335d). Although the power difference was only around 20-30bhp the throttle response, drivability and even gearbox responsiveness was significantly improved.
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Well there are cars that have that map standard, so between two cars with similar bhp they could drive very differently!
 
Armageus said:
When you've got 100hp, then it is a noticeable difference. At 300hp not so much
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Disagree, it can make all the difference in my opinion, that 10% increase can make the car more drivable.

Not that I'm saying the 135i needs more power or to drive better, but the difference could definitely be noticeable. Not to mention in this case we have two different engines etc.
 
An Audi won't be anywhere near as much fun as your M135i. The Mk2 TTRS has a fantastic engine but it won't be anywhere as engaging as the BMW.
The only thing worth upgrading to would be an M2, or an Elise or something.
 
34hp alone isn't going to be all that noticeable when it already has a few 100. It's the power curve which makes the difference, with a good tune get more across the rev range.

Your better off spending the money on other things to make the car feel better and handle better than just more power. Especially when it's something which doesn't really need it. With more power and stock everything else it might just not feel as balanced and less confidence inspiring.
 
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Nasher said:
34hp alone isn't going to be all that noticeable when it already has a few 100. It's the power curve which makes the difference, with a good tune get more across the rev range.

Your better off spending the money on other things to make the car feel better and handle better than just more power. Especially when it's something which doesn't really need it. With more power and stock everything else it might just not feel as balanced and less confidence inspiring.
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Perhaps you can't notice it? I have noticed relatively minor changes when the power has increased, especially regarding driveability.
 
Sell the M135i, get M140i/M240i, put a Stage 2+ tune, front LCA+TS from M3/4, bilstein or KW coilovers, polybush the rear and slap an LSD in, jobs a goodun.

On sidenote, just get something RWD with V8, C63 with a custom exhaust is pure filth. :D
 
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sigma said:
Perhaps you can't notice it? I have noticed relatively minor changes when the power has increased, especially regarding driveability.
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Increasing power doesn't increase driveability, it's down to the power and torque curves.

I doubt most people here could tell a 30hp difference on a 300hp car in a "blind" test assuming the power/torque curves were similar.
 
pepp77 said:
I currently drive a 64 plate M135i with 62000 miles on it. I have had it for about 8 years now and am contemplating a change as I just have that itch to change. I am interested in a TT, and with my car and my spare cash I would have about £18k to spend (mine is showing about £9-10k trade in value).

So my questions are what sort of TT should I be looking at for this money and would anyone else consider this change when the car is likely to be only maybe 4 years newer and will be less powerful.
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Honestly, it doesn't sound like you're convinced yourself and looking for people to persuade you otherwise. 62,000 miles is barely run in, it's a nice car, good performance for busy roads. I think the itch you have now is far uncomfortable as the buyers remorse you are going to feel at buying a car that isn't going to change anything (especially with potential problems).

Save up some more cash and buy something that you really aspire to.
 
Armageus said:
Increasing power doesn't increase driveability, it's down to the power and torque curves.

I doubt most people here could tell a 30hp difference on a 300hp car in a "blind" test assuming the power/torque curves were similar.
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Naturally the torque and power curve is likely to be different, nobody has said otherwise.

Why would the curves have to be similar?

The original comparison made in the thread isn't even the same engine!

I think this is a pointless conversation.
 
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I used to own a mk 2 TT, and now own an m140i. TT would be a big downgrade IMO. The only benefit you may find is the quattro, but everything else wont be as good.

As others have said, spend some money on upgrades for your m135i. Get the suspension sorted and a remap!
 
(I am biased) but if practicality isn't an issue could a 370z be a consideration? . V6 so better on fuel than a V8 but still a nice sounding car with the right exhaust and decent performance as well.
 
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