Tohto Hypersonic March 17, 2008 Share March 17, 2008 Underpower should not cause poor fc. u just go slower that's all. Unless he is trying to keep up with faster cars. Underpower will affect the FC. Because power to weight ratio is bad. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesix Hypersonic March 17, 2008 Share March 17, 2008 It is ok. I m BMW fanatic. Why do u let go E34? It is a sweet ride. Drove a few b4. Nvr own 1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friendstar Supercharged March 17, 2008 Share March 17, 2008 but the price is also "pretty good value" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magfocus 5th Gear March 17, 2008 Share March 17, 2008 People upgrade all the time..shld be quite a common thing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santa Neutral Newbie March 17, 2008 Share March 17, 2008 WAH a jump from santa fe to lexus rx350 u struck toto? wow pianz u say until like santa fe sibey cheapskate hahaha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qr25vet Clutched March 17, 2008 Share March 17, 2008 Yeah - there is no VANOS in the 4 pot BMW engines. Only the 6 Cylinder variants have VANOS - DOUBLE VANOS. there is....but only for the N series 4 pot...not the M series... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yaloryalor 5th Gear March 18, 2008 Share March 18, 2008 Bro, Ask you, what is the ave FC for the current BMW 320? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesix Hypersonic March 18, 2008 Share March 18, 2008 I m not sure cause i don't drive 1. What i read from BMW-sg, it is about 9 - 10km/L in city. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolad 5th Gear March 18, 2008 Share March 18, 2008 I believe your friend's ride is a E46 2.0L 318i with Valvetronic (its like iVTEC). Ask your friend to send the car to a mech with OBD reader...I suspect the car's O2 sensor is screwed and the car is running on limp mode now (since you say no power). Its no pocket rocket...but confirm it will not be doing 6-7km/L....my old 525i close one eye also can touch 9.5km/L (not bad for a 18yr old Uber machine) Once you change the sensor (if its the bugger that is giving the car problem)...you will get improved power and FC. You can go to BVO (Bernard Sim) or Juzz4cars (Amos) to check...both at Sin Ming...they are very experience with BMW... Alternatively....you can try Ang Kah Hoe Motorwork at Pandan Rd...they are experience with conti cars and have OBD readers for BMW. I agree with you, principal is the same, one by digital the other by physical actuation Vanos + Valvetronic = VTEC + variable valve timing. removal of butterfly throttle using motor improves throttle response by reducing losses anyway... inline 6 on a Bimmer do exhibit better FC due to power to weight differences... so even a M can have good FC, since it can remain even below 2k rpm to overtake vehicles... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider 3rd Gear March 18, 2008 Share March 18, 2008 The E34 is still in the top 3 spot of cars that I own before...still one of my fav...if I was in M'sia...I would have kept the car and slowly restore it back to full glory. Why let go ? Cos I had to stick 20 candles on its birthday cake liao...dun make economic sense to keep it....the 50% loading on the road tax is not funny man. (paid 3yrs of 50% loading...can die everytime road tax renewal comes) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friendstar Supercharged March 18, 2008 Share March 18, 2008 8+ 9 km/litre Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friendstar Supercharged March 18, 2008 Share March 18, 2008 one is a high end hyundai the other is a high end LEXUS leh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friendstar Supercharged March 18, 2008 Share March 18, 2008 People upgrade all the time..shld be quite a common thing except me... downgrade Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magfocus 5th Gear March 18, 2008 Share March 18, 2008 Can be a totally different kind of car..then its not considered a downgrade Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santa Neutral Newbie March 18, 2008 Share March 18, 2008 high end hyundai is called HEXUS (Hyundai Export for U.S) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarael Clutched March 18, 2008 Author Share March 18, 2008 I believe your friend's ride is a E46 2.0L 318i with Valvetronic (its like iVTEC). Ask your friend to send the car to a mech with OBD reader...I suspect the car's O2 sensor is screwed and the car is running on limp mode now (since you say no power). Its no pocket rocket...but confirm it will not be doing 6-7km/L....my old 525i close one eye also can touch 9.5km/L (not bad for a 18yr old Uber machine) Once you change the sensor (if its the bugger that is giving the car problem)...you will get improved power and FC. You can go to BVO (Bernard Sim) or Juzz4cars (Amos) to check...both at Sin Ming...they are very experience with BMW... Alternatively....you can try Ang Kah Hoe Motorwork at Pandan Rd...they are experience with conti cars and have OBD readers for BMW. many thanks Ghost rider, i will let my friend know immediately seems J4c is a good choice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesix Hypersonic March 18, 2008 Share March 18, 2008 (edited) I know what u mean. My bro in MY owns E30 318i. Even though it is IL-4, d power is really raw. Based on ur experience, is it worth it to buy E46 (IL-6) & keep it until almost 20yrs? Other than Z4, i don't like all of Chris Bangle's design. Interior center console has been "mercedified". Edited March 18, 2008 by Davidtch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider 3rd Gear March 18, 2008 Share March 18, 2008 Hell no !! Why buy a E46 now when you still have to pay the barf (PARF) value...U should know the E46 PARF is not a lightweight bugger. I dun like the E46....the steering is no feel...no confident to drive fast with this bugger... Why not take a look at the E39 520i...IMHO...a better car than the E46 anytime. If you dare...plonk in the M54 3.0L engine...you will go nuts and fall head over heels in love with the car....trust me...my Audi fanatic buddy jump ship to the 530i when he tested it....IMMEDIATELY. But get the later E39 when they got the double vanos engines...those early 90 ones are single vanos only....if you lucky...you might be able to lay your hands on those 2.2L one...(but I doubt so...cos most if not all will be scraped...cos PARF too high to lose). Wait a while first lah...E39 now quite fresh on the market...price is a bit stiff...get those 15yrs one you might get away with a 4K and below depreciation per year !! ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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