Buying soon 370z or 135i

UNKNOWN_370 · 02-08-2012, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Polymorphic

Thanks for the replies guys. I forgot to ask what do you guys do about the blindspot and how often do you wish you had back seats?

I own more than one car so back seats don't bother me. The rear to me has no real blind spots. When you calibrate your mirrors properly, you can see everything behind you well. You just have to change habits from the last car. But there are some forward blind spots due to enormous side mirrors and wwide Apillar. Just double check when making turns or crossing traffic. But once you don't take your skill for granted and heed to this advice, you will overcome it rapidly.

delusional · 02-08-2012, 07:48 PM

Check out this video should help a bit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8Po...e_gdata_player

'10Anamoly · 02-08-2012, 07:52 PM

135i has direct injection and those motors (like many DI motors with turbo systems) are know to have problems with the DI fuel pumps. Do your homework before you buy a DI turbo, I know a guy with a stock 135i who has had his replaced five times by BMW.

Had similar problems on my Mazdaspeed3 with the DI pump.

Also, the reason they make minimal HP vs torque is that the turbos (again like the Mazdaspeed3) dont breathe well up top as they are rather small. You can of course tune the motor and boost them up a lot to make another 75whp easy with exhaust, but the turbos and fuel pump wont last. Many cars just arent built these days to take that kind of stuff. The Z is pretty reliable for the money.

02-08-2012, 07:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
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02-08-2012, 07:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
'10Anamoly Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA Posts: 882 Drives: 2010 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 18	135i has direct injection and those motors (like many DI motors with turbo systems) are know to have problems with the DI fuel pumps. Do your homework before you buy a DI turbo, I know a guy with a stock 135i who has had his replaced five times by BMW. Had similar problems on my Mazdaspeed3 with the DI pump. Also, the reason they make minimal HP vs torque is that the turbos (again like the Mazdaspeed3) dont breathe well up top as they are rather small. You can of course tune the motor and boost them up a lot to make another 75whp easy with exhaust, but the turbos and fuel pump wont last. Many cars just arent built these days to take that kind of stuff. The Z is pretty reliable for the money. __________________ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 374rwhp, 360rwtq SAE / GT500 Axle-Backs / Brembo Pack / Track Pack / Recaros / 6spd Last edited by '10Anamoly; 02-08-2012 at 08:11 PM.

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