Retired BMW: From a 400whp TT I6 to a 200whp 4 banger

LOLrance · 08-30-2012, 05:52 PM

So I finally retired the 335 down to strictly DD duty. All the parts are off the car and the car is back to stock. Going from 400whp down to the stock 270whp is quite boring, but I've got a new toy thats even more entertaining.

1.8 litre's of absolute driving bliss! I can't wait to get this thing out on a track to really stretch its legs.

And of course, the obligatory shots of the old car.

just4kickz · 08-30-2012, 06:34 PM

nice!

son_of_siggy · 08-30-2012, 06:48 PM

Wicked looking!

Inspired · 08-31-2012, 02:18 AM

I'll take a Lotus over a 335 any day

EmmettBrown · 08-31-2012, 03:11 AM

damn lawrence thats badass! be careful with that thing

LOLrance · 08-31-2012, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Inspired

I'll take a Lotus over a 335 any day

I would too, though they are two very different cars. If I didn't have the 335 to daily, the lotus just wouldn't be feasible.

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Originally Posted by EmmettBrown

damn lawrence thats badass! be careful with that thing

Haha, thanks man. Just trying to get on your level

EmmettBrown · 08-31-2012, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by l4wr3nc3

Haha, thanks man. Just trying to get on your level

lets meet up soon! it's been too long

yamazaho · 09-01-2012, 01:05 AM

Damn I am jealous....

GeeRam · 09-01-2012, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Inspired

I'll take a Lotus over a 335 any day

I wouldn't, unless it was a proper Lotus

A '71 Elan Sprint would do nicely

Ammonia · 09-01-2012, 12:16 PM

I spent about 12 minutes trying to figure out how to fit into an Elise we had at our dealership. Pretty much killed my Lotus aspirations right there and then. Im jealous, enjoy the new ride

manutdas11 · 09-01-2012, 08:41 PM

Hot daamnnn!

LOLrance · 09-03-2012, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by EmmettBrown

lets meet up soon! it's been too long

PM me your number, I might have lost it when I got my new phone. We should definitely catch up.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ammonia

I spent about 12 minutes trying to figure out how to fit into an Elise we had at our dealership. Pretty much killed my Lotus aspirations right there and then. Im jealous, enjoy the new ride

Haha, I'm 5"11 so its not too bad for me. Theres definitely a technique and you get used to it within the first few days. All I know is, I'm glad I decided to keep my 335 for daily driving.

Terraforce1 · 09-04-2012, 11:02 AM

Lotus + track = win

b00st · 09-05-2012, 06:44 PM

Nice choice. I have a friend who has an Elise that he supercharged and did some suspension work to, and that thing is a riot. It feels terrifying to drive on the street, but if you fit comfortably in them, there is almost nothing that feels quite like it.

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b00st Private First Class 5 Rep 163 Posts Drives: 2009 AW 135i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Nice choice. I have a friend who has an Elise that he supercharged and did some suspension work to, and that thing is a riot. It feels terrifying to drive on the street, but if you fit comfortably in them, there is almost nothing that feels quite like it. __________________ '09 AW 135i 6MT - JB4 + E85 + meth - Sold '12 Black Diamond CTS-V Sedan - Stock for now
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