[Dascamel]

My 335i isn't too jealous and is sharing the garage.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=165471

[madman]

Show off.

[satakal]

Oh man! I cannot wait to visit. I'm happy for you.
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[Ramos]

Very nice, finally .. Can't wait to see it next time we're up there !!

[DrDomer]

You suck.. . Nice ride. I still think the 335i is better... blah... blah... blah. (NOT!)

I loved the sound of the new M3's I saw at my last track day. That V8 is stellar.

[Dascamel]

I still love my 335i. I think the 335i is by far a better daily driver. Biggest thing I miss is the torque, especially when you can't rev 5500 rpm.

But the car feels solid. Knock on wood zero issues yet.

Ramos & Satakal, need to figure out more track days together.

Dr. Doomer: I can't wait to let it loose and hear the engine, under 5k car is very relaxing. The beast needs to be unleashed.

Madman: But of course!

[Ramos]

You traitor !! You had to change the picture in your sig???
Why not a pic of both cars together ?? haha

[Dascamel]

Lol need to clean both cars and take one.

[Ramos]

So will the 335 be retired as the track toy now?

[nicknaz]

Nice car congrats!

Couple of questions if you don't mind:

- What are your thoughts on the durability of the DCT?
- Did you get EDC?

Day dreaming about my next car and trying to collect tech on the m3 in the meantime!

[e92phreak]

Grats. You got it from BMW of Bakersfield too huh? Do you know Ron Khani?

[Dascamel]

Originally Posted by e92phreak

Grats. You got it from BMW of Bakersfield too huh? Do you know Ron Khani?

Yes I do, good guy. Gave me a few test drives and was extremely patient and helpfull. He's one of the old school guys, floor sales manager, been there forever now. Did you buy your car from him?

Nick: In theory the transmission should be solid as a rock. In reality who knows, I'm debating getting the extended warranty. Getting quotes of 3k-5k, not sure if its worth it. On the street I'm sure it'll be fine. Track, few issues, people are waiting for a software update in september. Few long threads on M3post. The car does have EDC, part of the tech package. Awesome! I've played around with taking the same turn near my house fairly hard, soft mode some sway but the suspension still great, normal tough to tell how the active suspension is working, sport/stiff setting zero sway, you feel everything on the road. If ou like the stock/stiff all the time don't bother, but I give people rides, wife takes the car to work, etc, the feature becomes priceless. The car is really a Jeckyl and Hyde.

Ramos: Going to drive the 335i to a few more events, didn't think I'd say it, the car feels too nice. Anyway, I'm sure after a few months and couple door dings/scratches it'll be ready for a few days. BUT, I'm not taking the 19" rims, need t find some 18s and get some track tires.

[sg335]

Originally Posted by Dascamel

Yes I do, good guy. Gave me a few test drives and was extremely patient and helpfull. He's one of the old school guys, floor sales manager, been there forever now. Did you buy your car from him?

Nick: In theory the transmission should be solid as a rock. In reality who knows, I'm debating getting the extended warranty. Getting quotes of 3k-5k, not sure if its worth it. On the street I'm sure it'll be fine. Track, few issues, people are waiting for a software update in september. Few long threads on M3post. The car does have EDC, part of the tech package. Awesome! I've played around with taking the same turn near my house fairly hard, soft mode some sway but the suspension still great, normal tough to tell how the active suspension is working, sport/stiff setting zero sway, you feel everything on the road. If ou like the stock/stiff all the time don't bother, but I give people rides, wife takes the car to work, etc, the feature becomes priceless. The car is really a Jeckyl and Hyde.

Ramos: Going to drive the 335i to a few more events, didn't think I'd say it, the car feels too nice. Anyway, I'm sure after a few months and couple door dings/scratches it'll be ready for a few days. BUT, I'm not taking the 19" rims, need t find some 18s and get some track tires.

Nice upgrade! I'm sure you will love it. But is the DCT better than my MR dual clutch?!

Maybe you can answer the question as no one else knows. What are the carpeted protrusions under the front spoiler lip. They block the air flow and will surely rip off on a concrete parking bumper. Maybe this is an upgrade to the typical plastic strip, or they house cabling/plumbing.

[Dascamel]

Originally Posted by sg335

Nice upgrade! I'm sure you will love it. But is the DCT better than my MR dual clutch?!

Maybe you can answer the question as no one else knows. What are the carpeted protrusions under the front spoiler lip. They block the air flow and will surely rip off on a concrete parking bumper. Maybe this is an upgrade to the typical plastic strip, or they house cabling/plumbing.

No idea, just went out and looked. It won't be the first place to hit the ground or parking curb. It looks like a thin industrial grade carpet. Now I'm curious whats in there.

[Dascamel]

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...75#post3279575

More pics including the 335i sharing the garage and my friends X6.

[JoeyFiasco]

I need money! lots and lots of money! haha beautiful rides man. congrats.

Originally Posted by Dascamel

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...75#post3279575

More pics including the 335i sharing the garage and my friends X6.

[nicknaz]

[QUOTE=Dascamel;3212674[ Track, few issues, people are waiting for a software update in september. Few long threads on M3post. [/QUOTE]

I hope by the time I am ready for a M3 they will still offer the conventional dampers and manual transmission. My gut feel says all of this new tech will not age well in a car that sees heavy track use. I wonder if it will go the way of porsche ceramic brakes, where heavy users swap them out for the 'downgrade' conventional stuff

[leftcoastman]

Originally Posted by Nick Nazareno

I hope by the time I am ready for a M3 they will still offer the conventional dampers and manual transmission. My gut feel says all of this new tech will not age well in a car that sees heavy track use. I wonder if it will go the way of porsche ceramic brakes, where heavy users swap them out for the 'downgrade' conventional stuff

Huh, I wasn't aware that the PCCB couldn't handle track use. Why is that?

[Dascamel]

Originally Posted by Nick Nazareno

I hope by the time I am ready for a M3 they will still offer the conventional dampers and manual transmission. My gut feel says all of this new tech will not age well in a car that sees heavy track use. I wonder if it will go the way of porsche ceramic brakes, where heavy users swap them out for the 'downgrade' conventional stuff

+1

Right now who knows, only planning a few track days per year on either of my cars. Have a feeling with the EDC, and DCT it'll make aggressive track use cost prohibitive also. Changing a clutch in a MT relatively cheap and easy. On the DCT can it even be done?

In the future, a MT dedicated car will probably be in the picture once I figure out:

a) How serious I want to be with all this.

b) Save enough money and have enough time to make it practical.

Regarding the ceramic brakes, aren't they also extremely expensive to replace?

[nicknaz]

Originally Posted by leftcoastman

Huh, I wasn't aware that the PCCB couldn't handle track use. Why is that?

So, obviously, I have no experience first hand with these.. but from interweb research it seems the ceramic stuff can indeed handle track use but the running costs are stupendous (wear out fast when tracked, and cost big $$ to replace)

Check out this thread.. http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/g...pose-last.html

The OP has worn out a set of rotors in 8,500 miles/15 track days. and the cost per rotor is apparently $5000. In post 18 someone mentions a swap to iron rotors due to excessive operating cost and track wear of the ceramic rotors

Seems to me like the conventional iron rotors get the job done just as well at much lower cost and complexity (IMHO, same deal with DCT gearboxes and magnetic controlled suspensions...)