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TD 01-04-2007 09:38 AM

Um, JST, this might be a problem...
 
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=182384

I hope this isn't the '01 330i scenario all over again.

bren 01-04-2007 09:42 AM

Sounds like typical (non M) BMW :dunno:

John V 01-04-2007 09:42 AM

Turbo engines typically have soggy throttle response compared to non-turbo cars. It is mostly because of the huge restriction in the exhaust system called the turbine. Not really any way to work around it.

That said, every throttle by wire BMW I've driven had very lazy throttle response compared to my cable-throttle E36 M3. Maybe when you combine the two contributors, bad things happen.

Presumably Josh test drove the 335 and doesn't have an issue with it.

TD 01-04-2007 09:45 AM

With my '01 330i, it was something that became more apparent over time. Even if I had test-driven that car before signing the papers (I got one of the first 330s, I had test-driven an '00 328i which still had a partially-mechanical throttle), I doubt I would have really noted the lag.

That said, my '06 330i has virtually no lag, even coming straight from the E36 M3. There is a trace. But nothing like my '01 had.

IndyMike 01-04-2007 09:47 AM

I'm almost convinced my next new BMW will be either leased or a lightly used CPO.

Just too much uncertainty in all apects of their products to give me the warm and fuzzies.

TD 01-04-2007 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IndyMike (Post 128845)
I'm almost convinced my next new BMW will be either leased or a lightly used CPO.

Just too much uncertainty in all apects of their products to give me the warm and fuzzies.

It's the Microsoft syndrome. Rush new technology to the market without fully debugging it and then patch it as problems are discovered.

ff 01-04-2007 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TD (Post 128843)
That said, my '06 330i has virtually no lag, even coming straight from the E36 M3. There is a trace. But nothing like my '01 had.

My uncle's '07 525i, same deal. Almost no throttle lag. They really improved the DBW on the recent models.

JST 01-04-2007 09:53 AM

I've driven a couple of 335s and didn't notice an issue with the throttle response. In fact, both seemed noticeably better in this regard than my current car. Of course, the E90 330 might have even better response--dunno. We'll have to try them back to back and see.

BTW, I took the clutch stop out of my car the other night. What a difference (and not in a good way). The bizarrely long clutch pedal travel coupled with a short engagement zone really demands an aftermarket clutch stop. I didn't notice this issue with the 335, either.

TD 01-04-2007 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JST (Post 128852)
I've driven a couple of 335s and didn't notice an issue with the throttle response. In fact, both seemed noticeably better in this regard than my current car. Of course, the E90 330 might have even better response--dunno. We'll have to try them back to back and see.

BTW, I took the clutch stop out of my car the other night. What a difference (and not in a good way). The bizarrely long clutch pedal travel coupled with a short engagement zone really demands an aftermarket clutch stop. I didn't notice this issue with the 335, either.

Re: clutch stop

I still have my UUC stop and when I went to install it in my E90 I realized that there is no stop of any sort in it and, hence, no threaded hole to attach an aftermarket one to.

equ 01-04-2007 09:59 AM

Very true. The e46 330i clutch REALLY needs a stop (I used rogue both times I had this car) while the e90 330i clutch doesn't.


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