comparison: 135i beats up on RX-8 =)

ogrady · 02-10-2008, 08:47 PM

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4242

Looks like not only is the 135i fast, but it really does handle well

TheAcAvenger · 02-10-2008, 08:47 PM

Hahahaha, okay, beating up on a car thats 6 years old is not impressive.

cycler · 02-10-2008, 08:51 PM

A mazda rx8. Come on.....cant they find something else to race in order to make it more impressing. thats like putting a toyota camery V6 against a bmw 535

ogrady · 02-10-2008, 09:26 PM

Uh AFAIK the RX-8 is known as a pretty good handling car. I'm not surprised about the acceleration contest but the handling department is what I'm impressed with.

Can't any 335i owners give any credit to any other car?

O-cha · 02-10-2008, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ogrady

Uh AFAIK the RX-8 is known as a pretty good handling car. I'm not surprised about the acceleration contest but the handling department is what I'm impressed with.

Can't any 335i owners give any credit to any other car?

Not when that is the first review to give it a good rating in handling. (did it even I didn't bother to watch it)

Year's_End · 02-10-2008, 10:15 PM

Well, you get what you pay for. I too am still a bit surprised that the 1er out handles the RX-8 though.

slick101 · 02-10-2008, 10:32 PM

it's such a pleasure to drive the RX8... so much fun and the sound from it's high rev engine is awesome...it handles pretty good too...i feel more confident with it than my 335... the 135 might have beat it but i want to know if the 135 is as fun to drive than the RX8

Year's_End · 02-10-2008, 10:43 PM

When you say more confident do you mean high G turns or at high speed? Just curious...always wanted to drive an RX-8 but never had the opportunity.

TheAcAvenger · 02-10-2008, 11:06 PM

Can someone point out to me where they said the 135i was better handling? I mean, at the end they do pros and cons for each car. You can say that one of the pros of a 135i is that it handles well without saying that it handles better than the RX-8. If you put the two on a track, that's a serious power disadvantage to overcome. No torque whatsoever, requires ridiculous revs, you can't power out of anything like you could in an X35i. It's not like the 335i people are not trying to give you any credit. It's just not that impressive of a feat.

335i vs. RX8
http://fastestlaps.com/index.php?pag...=458c153cd96a5

135i vs. RX8
http://fastestlaps.com/index.php?pag...=458c153cd96a5

135i vs. 335i
http://fastestlaps.com/index.php?pag...=458da72e81532

Last E92 M3 · 02-10-2008, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ogrady

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4242

Looks like not only is the 135i fast, but it really does handle well

you must be really proud

sparkyg · 02-11-2008, 08:25 AM

The RX-8 is slow, wow.

Have a friend who has one, I thought it was slow, but it is honda civic slow.

No torque from that engine at all.

herbz · 02-11-2008, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by O-cha

Not when that is the first review to give it a good rating in handling. (did it even I didn't bother to watch it)

What's wrong with the handling of the 135i. In all reviews it has been said to drive like a slightly smaller, slightly nimbler 335i. Which is a good thing.

The only "negative" thing I've heard about the handling is the fact that it is biased toward understeer, which is in fact a positive thing for 99.9% of us that will never track our cars. Not only that, but all stock BMW's come from the factory with a tendency to understeer, including your almighty 335i.

For those of us who do want to track, a set of swaybars will get the rear to swing out much easier.

herbz · 02-11-2008, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by TheAcAvenger

Can someone point out to me where they said the 135i was better handling? I mean, at the end they do pros and cons for each car. You can say that one of the pros of a 135i is that it handles well without saying that it handles better than the RX-8. If you put the two on a track, that's a serious power disadvantage to overcome. No torque whatsoever, requires ridiculous revs, you can't power out of anything like you could in an X35i. It's not like the 335i people are not trying to give you any credit. It's just not that impressive of a feat.

335i vs. RX8
http://fastestlaps.com/index.php?pag...=458c153cd96a5

135i vs. RX8
http://fastestlaps.com/index.php?pag...=458c153cd96a5

135i vs. 335i
http://fastestlaps.com/index.php?pag...=458da72e81532

The video didn't seem to have any skidpad numbers. So I'm not sure the 135i would really outhandle an RX-8 as far as grip and cornering is concerned. ON the track though, it wouldn't matter, the BMW handles well enough and the engine is way more than enough to make up for any lack in handling.

And no beating up an RX8 in a straight line is not impressive at all. The RX8 is slow.

Brandon26pdx · 02-12-2008, 05:37 PM

135i will do everything a 335i will do performance-wise for $5-6k less. Looks are subjective, but I think they both look great.

just4kickz · 02-12-2008, 09:36 PM

+1 not fair fight.

slick101 · 02-14-2008, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

When you say more confident do you mean high G turns or at high speed? Just curious...always wanted to drive an RX-8 but never had the opportunity.

the RX8 feels more stable at both...u should test drive one... don't bother driving the AT's... too weak... u'll would notice it's powerlessness so much that u would forget about it's handling... try the MT's ... they are a lil better...

ArmyBimmerDude · 02-16-2008, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheAcAvenger

Can someone point out to me where they said the 135i was better handling? I mean, at the end they do pros and cons for each car. You can say that one of the pros of a 135i is that it handles well without saying that it handles better than the RX-8. If you put the two on a track, that's a serious power disadvantage to overcome. No torque whatsoever, requires ridiculous revs, you can't power out of anything like you could in an X35i. It's not like the 335i people are not trying to give you any credit. It's just not that impressive of a feat.

335i vs. RX8
http://fastestlaps.com/index.php?pag...=458c153cd96a5

135i vs. RX8
http://fastestlaps.com/index.php?pag...=458c153cd96a5

135i vs. 335i
http://fastestlaps.com/index.php?pag...=458da72e81532

Interesting. After months of 1 series guys talking and talking, they are pretty much equals. I really want to see a vid of both against each other at a track. If the 135 doesnt win by a large margin, its a failure.

AJayE92 · 02-16-2008, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ArmyBimmerDude

Interesting. After months of 1 series guys talking and talking, they are pretty much equals. I really want to see a vid of both against each other at a track. If the 135 doesnt win by a large margin, its a failure.

+1

garyhgaryh · 02-16-2008, 11:27 PM

Race a 3rd gen rx-7 twin turbo and beat it, then I'll be impressed. Most of them are modified so if you lose it wouldn't be a bad loss

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garyhgaryh · 02-16-2008, 11:40 PM

ok so I posted the above before looking at the video

. I thought it was just a street race between a rx8 vs the 1 series.

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ogrady Lieutenant 88 Rep 473 Posts Drives: AW 09 335 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (0)	comparison: 135i beats up on RX-8 =) http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4242 Looks like not only is the 135i fast, but it really does handle well
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TheAcAvenger Brigadier General 134 Rep 3,132 Posts Drives: 2018 R35 GTR / 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 757 > Nova > Denver iTrader: (1)	Hahahaha, okay, beating up on a car thats 6 years old is not impressive. __________________ 2018 R35 GT-R Cicio800 \| 2007 E92 335i - RB Turbos, TC Kline DA Coils, HPA M3 Suspension, Quaife LSD, Stoptech BBK, JB4, FuelIT, AR Downpipes, RDSport Quads, Stett OC, Helix IC, Volk TE-37, Vorsteiner V-35, OSS Headlights \| Retired - 2015 F82 M4
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cycler Major General 137 Rep 8,067 Posts Drives: 2011 Streetglide and 2011 Dyna Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (0)	A mazda rx8. Come on.....cant they find something else to race in order to make it more impressing. thats like putting a toyota camery V6 against a bmw 535
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ogrady Lieutenant 88 Rep 473 Posts Drives: AW 09 335 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (0)	Uh AFAIK the RX-8 is known as a pretty good handling car. I'm not surprised about the acceleration contest but the handling department is what I'm impressed with. Can't any 335i owners give any credit to any other car?
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Year's_End Lieutenant General 1138 Rep 12,444 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Well, you get what you pay for. I too am still a bit surprised that the 1er out handles the RX-8 though. __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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slick101 Lieutenant 46 Rep 558 Posts Drives: 07 335i coupe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ny iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	it's such a pleasure to drive the RX8... so much fun and the sound from it's high rev engine is awesome...it handles pretty good too...i feel more confident with it than my 335... the 135 might have beat it but i want to know if the 135 is as fun to drive than the RX8 __________________
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TheAcAvenger Brigadier General 134 Rep 3,132 Posts Drives: 2018 R35 GTR / 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 757 > Nova > Denver iTrader: (1)	Can someone point out to me where they said the 135i was better handling? I mean, at the end they do pros and cons for each car. You can say that one of the pros of a 135i is that it handles well without saying that it handles better than the RX-8. If you put the two on a track, that's a serious power disadvantage to overcome. No torque whatsoever, requires ridiculous revs, you can't power out of anything like you could in an X35i. It's not like the 335i people are not trying to give you any credit. It's just not that impressive of a feat. 335i vs. RX8 http://fastestlaps.com/index.php?pag...=458c153cd96a5 135i vs. RX8 http://fastestlaps.com/index.php?pag...=458c153cd96a5 135i vs. 335i http://fastestlaps.com/index.php?pag...=458da72e81532 __________________ 2018 R35 GT-R Cicio800 \| 2007 E92 335i - RB Turbos, TC Kline DA Coils, HPA M3 Suspension, Quaife LSD, Stoptech BBK, JB4, FuelIT, AR Downpipes, RDSport Quads, Stett OC, Helix IC, Volk TE-37, Vorsteiner V-35, OSS Headlights \| Retired - 2015 F82 M4
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sparkyg Brigadier General 142 Rep 3,523 Posts Drives: A6 Allroad Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oil Country iTrader: (5)	The RX-8 is slow, wow. Have a friend who has one, I thought it was slow, but it is honda civic slow. No torque from that engine at all.
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Brandon26pdx Lieutenant Colonel 28 Rep 1,938 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (1)	135i will do everything a 335i will do performance-wise for $5-6k less. Looks are subjective, but I think they both look great.
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garyhgaryh Major 78 Rep 1,232 Posts Drives: Supercharged e30 M3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: santa cruz iTrader: (4)	Race a 3rd gen rx-7 twin turbo and beat it, then I'll be impressed. Most of them are modified so if you lose it wouldn't be a bad loss .
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garyhgaryh Major 78 Rep 1,232 Posts Drives: Supercharged e30 M3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: santa cruz iTrader: (4)	ok so I posted the above before looking at the video . I thought it was just a street race between a rx8 vs the 1 series.
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