Can I make my 2011 328 i as fast as a 335 with spending a tin of money

Originally Posted by dtc100

Ok people, I think the OP meant "WITHOUT spending a tin of money." Trading the 328i in for a 335i would in fact be spending "a tin of money." Cheating on the wife would likely cost more than "a tin of money."

So let's start all over.

Of note, the OP's title actually reads "WITH spending a tin of money", so I'm assuming money is no object...

Well you can invest in some turbos looks at some salvage yards or an intake would help.

Floor it and hope for the best.

Originally Posted by Inline Sixer

Of note, the OP's title actually reads "WITH spending a tin of money", so I'm assuming money is no object...

Opposite here.."Not" spending much $$ is the goal.

Drag race a Prius or smart car. That should make you feel better.
In all seriousness, enjoy the car as it is. As stated above it has one of the best engines in the world.

Originally Posted by Inline Sixer

Of note, the OP's title actually reads "WITH spending a tin of money", so I'm assuming money is no object...

But how much money is "a tin of money?"

Originally Posted by petriej

I like to research a problem a little before I try to answer a question like this, but here is all I found for a "tin of money":






So, OP: Do you have a "50" tin, or a "10" tin of money?

I'd recommend the 50...

Why do the fun threads always seem to show up when I'm occupied elsewhere?

I am eager to read more because I do have a tin of money (about a pint of pennies). Whatever makes OP's 328 as fast as a 335 should make my 335 as fast as an M3, right? It's either that or cash in my hoard for half a sandwich.

(I already have a Sawzall. )

The old hot rodder's adage is "Speed=Money, how fast can you afford to go?"

Originally Posted by F3

Well you can invest in some turbos looks at some salvage yards or an intake would help.

Agreed. I suggest getting six turbos (one for each cylinder). Then it will be FASTER than a 335i. Pretty simple bolt on solution. Plug n play.

Here are some relatively inexpensive items that can really make your car faster (acceleration, stopping, cornering)
1. Big wheels in black or chrome.
2. Tinted windows.
3. A loud exhaust.
4. Rear spoiler, or a full body kit if you have the money.
5. Tinted break lights.
6. Nitrogen in all tires. Be sure to put nitrogen in the spare tire, which can be difficult to locate at times Just keep looking, you will find it.

Originally Posted by Oscar

Here are some relatively inexpensive items that can really make your car faster (acceleration, stopping, cornering)
1. Big wheels in black or chrome.
2. Tinted windows.
3. A loud exhaust.
4. Rear spoiler, or a full body kit if you have the money.
5. Tinted break lights.
6. Nitrogen in all tires. Be sure to put nitrogen in the spare tire, which can be difficult to locate at times Just keep looking, you will find it.

Finally! A serious response to the OP's question!

This should do the job for less than a grand. It really works. http://www.holley.com/05130NOS.asp

You can contact the owner of this prized "Honda M3", to mod your 328i into looking like an M3. If he can do it to a Honda, the 328i won't be a problem...

I think he means "without spending a ton of money"

Biggest bang for the buck .... Nitrous .... N2O. Shoot for that extra 300 hp they'll claim you can get and when the motor melts down, put in a serious build. But then you'd be spending that ton of $$$ anyway.

Best advise, learn to drive that 328 and save your spare change for a 335. It's easier, and cheaper to buy fast than make fast.

Originally Posted by petriej

I like to research a problem a little before I try to answer a question like this, but here is all I found for a "tin of money":

Originally Posted by dtc100

But how much money is "a tin of money?"

Money comes in tins??

I always thought it grew on trees.

1) Find a 335 and follow it around the block for a few laps. If the HPFP hasn't crapped out on the 335 between laps 8 and 10 and the engine gone into limp mode, you have been extremely unlucky when you chose which 335 to follow.

or

2) Find a 335 with performance software and follow it around a track, by lap 5, the 335 will have overheated and gone into limp mode. You will be faster.

NB In the event that the 335 you have chosen is a 335d, just get it to follow you to some farm land. The 335d driver will not be able to resist the urge to plow a field. A 335d pulling a plow through a muddy field will be slower.

Buy a 2012 328i...

Problem solved.

Originally Posted by sea6speed

Buy a 2012 328i...

Problem solved.

I don't think even a 2012 328i is as fast as a 335i.....

my 328i is faster than any non sport package 335i. a 335i will get up to speed faster but my M sport package 328i has the higher top speed. If it is a sport package 335i it is a different story.

The 328i already is a fast car as it is and unless you are here in europe you will never reach the car's potential in any legal manner.

Originally Posted by ///M-ratedE90

1) Find a 335 and follow it around the block for a few laps. If the HPFP hasn't crapped out on the 335 between laps 8 and 10 and the engine gone into limp mode, you have been extremely unlucky when you chose which 335 to follow.

or

2) Find a 335 with performance software and follow it around a track, by lap 5, the 335 will have overheated and gone into limp mode. You will be faster.

NB In the event that the 335 you have chosen is a 335d, just get it to follow you to some farm land. The 335d driver will not be able to resist the urge to plow a field. A 335d pulling a plow through a muddy field will be slower.

3) Fill up next to an M3 at a gas station. In 147 miles you will fly past him as he coasts to a stop, out of gas.

Originally Posted by david in german

my 328i is faster than any non sport package 335i. a 335i will get up to speed faster but my M sport package 328i has the higher top speed. If it is a sport package 335i it is a different story.

The 328i already is a fast car as it is and unless you are here in europe you will never reach the car's potential in any legal manner.

Now that's a different kettle of fish...if you go around making a proper distinction between "fast" and "quick," we will have to go back and do the whole thread over.

+10 to the second part!

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How did this ever get to 2 pages?

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Originally Posted by Inline Sixer

You can contact the owner of this prized "Honda M3", to mod your 328i into looking like an M3. If he can do it to a Honda, the 328i won't be a problem...

Originally Posted by Zeichen311

Now that's a different kettle of fish...if you go around making a proper distinction between "fast" and "quick," we will have to go back and do the whole thread over.

+10 to the second part!

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Compared to many other brands the 328i is a fast car. comparing it to the 335i..