[moldcad]

I couldn't find anything on the subject, so perhaps some help from fellow forum members:

- do any performance figures (mainly 0-100 times etc.) exist for the 435i with the M-Performance Power Kit, or any other reviews and opinions on how the rather modest gains the PPK introduces translate to real-life experience?

[Gio72]

Originally Posted by moldcad

I couldn't find anything on the subject, so perhaps some help from fellow forum members:

- do any performance figures (mainly 0-100 times etc.) exist for the 435i with the M-Performance Power Kit, or any other reviews and opinions on how the rather modest gains the PPK introduces translate to real-life experience?

First of all, for me it isn't a modest improvement
Second, in another 3d a bimmer wrote that a german magazine (he didn't remember the name) tested a 435i standar, a 435i MPPK and a 435i tuned by AC Scnhitzer. He wrote that on 0-200kmh, while the standard one took 19"3, the MPPK one took 17"3 (16"7 the AC).
On 0-100kmh: 5"1 stock, 4"9 MPPK, 4"8 AC.
I asked him more detailes and pics of this magazine, but he didn't answer me yet...

[moldcad]

Thanks Gio!
I'm currently driving a 528xi - great car, but just not the best fit for me (large and heavy with too weak engine, brakes etc.). I'm going to swap it soon for a 435i or even M235i. Which one would you advise (did you drive the M235i back to back with your 435i to compare first-hand)? I'm tempted by the M235i, but am afraid it would be too much a downgrade from the 5-series in terms of that "inside feeling of quality and comfort" - while the 435i falls right in the middle. Please also tell me what is DHP in your sig - in the 5-series world, it stands for Dynamic Handling Package, but afaik in the 4-series the only choice is passive or adaptive dumpers (EDC) - is that what you mean? Also, a question about MPE; do you think it adds a little bit more performance to the MPPK, or is it just for that sound?

If MPE indeed adds a little more hp, I wonder whether the car reviewed by the magazine you mention had it too, or just the MPKK?

Molte grazie!

[Gio72]

Originally Posted by moldcad

Thanks Gio!
I'm currently driving a 528xi - great car, but just not the best fit for me (large and heavy with too weak engine, brakes etc.). I'm going to swap it soon for a 435i or even M235i. Which one would you advise (did you drive the M235i back to back with your 435i to compare first-hand)? I'm tempted by the M235i, but am afraid it would be too much a downgrade from the 5-series in terms of that "inside feeling of quality and comfort" - while the 435i falls right in the middle. Please also tell me what is DHP in your sig - in the 5-series world, it stands for Dynamic Handling Package, but afaik in the 4-series the only choice is passive or adaptive dumpers (EDC) - is that what you mean? Also, a question about MPE; do you think it adds a little bit more performance to the MPPK, or is it just for that sound?

If MPE indeed adds a little more hp, I wonder whether the car reviewed by the magazine you mention had it too, or just the MPKK?

Molte grazie!

The optional DHP is sold in USA and it includes EDC and VSS (variable sport steering). In Italy you can add both of them or only one of them.
I've got both and I believe it's a good choice for fun driving on normal street.
If you want to have several track days, maybe it could bve better the passive dumpers with the optional M Performance set up: stiffer suspensions
Anyway, I went to track on april and I enjoyed the global set-up of my 435i (even if I would appreciate stiffer dumpers in Sport mode).
MPE now is available in Europe (only for 435i with automatic transmission) in the #340 version (US version) that sounds fine, according to me. I've got the #339 version (340 wasn't available when I bought my car, but nobody knew the difference at the time...), wich is terrible and doesn't worth it
I don't know if the care reviewed had MPE too... As I wrote above, I asked to that bimmer more informations but he disappeared. I searched in the web but I didn't find any news about that test...

[Gio72]

I've found that 3d

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...8&postcount=38

Please @verheizer : can you tell us more about that test? Which car magazine was? Can you post some pics of the comparison?

[Gio72]

About the choice between M235i and 435i: the former has a better handling, the latter is a nicer, bigger and more elegant car.
I think that 435i MPPK is a right choice, but with M2354i you have certainly more fun

[moldcad]

Thanks again, Gio - I agree with all your points. Since M-Power accessories in the Polish configurator have no pricing info at all, could you tell me how much is the MPKK for 435i in Italy (pre- VAT)? I was also thinking about LSD (for either the 4 or 2-series); I'm definitely giving up on xDrive when swapping my F10 for one of the smaller yet more powerful brothers, so - even though I do not track my cars - I'd certainly feel more confident with RWD + LSD...

[Manbnda]

M440i is needed ASAP to fill the gap many of us is looking for.

[Gio72]

Originally Posted by moldcad

Thanks again, Gio - I agree with all your points. Since M-Power accessories in the Polish configurator have no pricing info at all, could you tell me how much is the MPKK for 435i in Italy (pre- VAT)? I was also thinking about LSD (for either the 4 or 2-series); I'm definitely giving up on xDrive when swapping my F10 for one of the smaller yet more powerful brothers, so - even though I do not track my cars - I'd certainly feel more confident with RWD + LSD...

The price of MPPK in Italy is approx 1.200 euro (pre-VAT)
LSD is a fantastic option, but it costs a lot!!!