New owner, 325i previous ride veedub.

[ergo_etc]

Just picked up my new 325i today. As a previous, menacing Golf GTi driver, this car is confusing to me. I appreciate the ride refinement, but my previous riding style totally doesn't suit this car.Any tips on 325 power delivery and how to maximise the car potential (from a turbo car driver's perspective) ?Updated: Newbie intro.Took delivery of my first BMW 325i (2011). Previously. VW Golf GTi, Honda Accord 2009, Satria Neo, SLK (small little kelisa) + Ducati (yes I am a track junkie too). What else intro needs ?

 

[docrayboy]

hee hee...u struck...out.

 

[SapphireBlack]

ergo... i believed you r those that don't cry over spilled milk

So.. if u want to max car potential... 2 methods

Cheap method ==> performance air intake + exhaust

Expensive method ==> since yours is a N52 engine block... ==> Supercharger! LOL

 

[ICEMAN 68]

ergo ...pls introduce your self with a proper intro larrr .... TQ

 

[Eggie86]

Welcome to the forums mate.

Interesting choice of upgrade from the Golf GTI.

What compelled you into making the jump to the roundel mate?

 

[mizhan]

get a refund for the 325i, then look for a 320d.

 

[JFT63]

Welcome to the blue side bro...

 

[LiteBulb]

didnt you test drive before making the purchase? the characteristics of the gti and 325 are different. if u are looking at a nippy-zippy and instant-step instant-go character, i dont think a stock 325 can deliver.

 

[mikeyC]

320d can deliver

 

[docrayboy]

The 320d is a rocket on the road. But don't cry over spilt milk....play with it for a few months then sell it off! Get a 320d next!

 

[LiteBulb]

hmmmmm. must really test a 320d. been hearing alot about it.

 

[Will78]

hmmmmm. must really test a 320d. been hearing alot about it.

Caution... this 320d poison is deadly and only has one cure... and it comes in the form of 380 N-m.

 

[docrayboy]

hmmmmm. must really test a 320d. been hearing alot about it.

the 320d......nothing else matters.....nirvana

 

[ergo_etc]

Sorry, will update post with proper intro.

Anyway, don't get me wrong, I still have GTi, hehe. The missus hate the hard ride and wanted something a little more comfy (probably the status among her friends too ). Something more relaxing on the highway.

So I can still take my veedub if I wanted and hack, since she got what she want, I probably go ahead and put stage 3 on my GTi.

Having said that, 325 is still a very nice ride. I'd imagine brutal power of GTi on on the beautiful ride of bmw... oh 320d ? (again, missus don't like the prospect of queuing with lorry to refuel)

 

[namidub]

no need to Q with lorry,i never did.theirs mostly diff nozzle size (the ones at the outside part of the station).
Usually i dont need to queue with anybody to refuel.
Wait.when was the last time i refuel my 320d?

 

[mikeyC]

Sorry, will update post with proper intro.

Anyway, don't get me wrong, I still have GTi, hehe. The missus hate the hard ride and wanted something a little more comfy (probably the status among her friends too ). Something more relaxing on the highway.

So I can still take my veedub if I wanted and hack, since she got what she want, I probably go ahead and put stage 3 on my GTi.

Having said that, 325 is still a very nice ride. I'd imagine brutal power of GTi on on the beautiful ride of bmw... oh 320d ? (again, missus don't like the prospect of queuing with lorry to refuel)

no need to Q with lorry,i never did.theirs mostly diff nozzle size (the ones at the outside part of the station).
Usually i dont need to queue with anybody to refuel.
Wait.when was the last time i refuel my 320d?

lol...at first my missus complaining about the hard ride of 320d but after bought a nice comfy 7 seater she said she wants the D. whenever comes the time to refuel she will ask me to do it...

 

[supergripen]

An 'upgrade' from a Golf GTi to a BMW would need a 335i at the very least to have that instant 'kick-in-the-back' feel.. note that I said UPGRADE.So in that context not even a 320d can give u more than what u have with the GTi in terms of shove.But alas,it's not an upgrade for u since u still have ur GTi..more of a parallel buy for the wifey la,rite? No need to do anything to the 325i,just a waste of money..let her drive it as it is,enjoy the scalpel-like handling and chassis balance and leave the 'point and scoot' driving to the GTi.
My 335i is at stage +(not even stage1) and it already pushes out 370+bhp and 520Nm.. A lot of other 335s here are pushing beyond 400bhp with minimal cost.Mine's my family car so I don't want to push it too much,plus with the current state of tune it's already faster than most cars on the road.
So if u wanna upgrade ur GTi,u may want to consider the 335i among ur possible choices.

 

[supergripen]

BTW,the Golf GTi is an awesomely fast hatch... I'd keep it for a while longer cuz there are plenty of choices for an upgrade and u might wanna take ur time and search carefully.Meantime,enjoy both cars.. both are awesome in their own rights and many would consider themselves lucky to have both under one roof,plus a Ducati to boot! I'm awaiting delivery of my GSX-R1000 as well.. Nothing beats a bike for ultimate thrills!

 

[docrayboy]

No need to do anything to the 325i, just a waste of money..let her drive it as it is,enjoy the scalpel-like handling and chassis balance and leave the 'point and scoot' driving to the GTi.

Wooo...strong words there bro....gonna irk some people.....

 

[ryan88]

Hi ergo_etc, do u face the windscreen noise problem when speeding over 150km/h?