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11-30-2009, 05:43 PM | #1 |
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Another 1er added to the collection - more twin turbo goodness
But this time with a difference!
123d - 150kw/400Nm 2L seq TT Space Grey, Steptronic (with paddles), M-Sport, 18" double spokes. |
11-30-2009, 06:18 PM | #2 |
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that engine will be a charm once you open her up mate, congrats on the car
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11-30-2009, 06:25 PM | #3 |
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I have not driven it yet - (picked it up last night) but on the way home, I lined up the 135 and the 123d is no slouch.. I'm used to just blowing most cars off the road, it 'kept up*'.. 3rd seems to pull very strong...
*was a 2-3 cars lenghs behind, instead of 6-7 I have to take the 135 into SBM, can't wait to see the look on Andrew's face when I ask him for a tune for the diesel |
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11-30-2009, 08:30 PM | #5 | |
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Obvious isn't it? 150kw/400Nm stock with powerchip (Bluefin) 190kw/500Nm plus economy!! We did some quick calcs last night - Full tank of diesel (running in period) DTE 700kms! Car will travel max 10kms a day = 70 days before refill... unlike the 135.... full tank ~300kms |
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11-30-2009, 11:47 PM | #6 | |
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Have you seen performance figures for the chipped version, as the standard is definately slower than a 130 and possibly nose heavy? I like your choice just interested in the comparison. |
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12-01-2009, 01:38 AM | #7 |
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Would the 2lt 4 cylinder diesel be heavier than a 3lt 6 cylinder petrol? The weight may be more rearward with the diesel regardless. I'd be interested to see the stats.
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12-01-2009, 01:49 AM | #8 |
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Is that coming out of Bibs on Williams Rd.
I live just behind your car in that picture, about 400m.
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12-01-2009, 01:50 AM | #9 |
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The diesel I think would be a cast iron engine versus a magnesium alloy, I think??????
The other thing I think the diesel has is the electric steering versus traditional hydraulic?? Still very interested in the comparison though. |
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The standards are a split second's hesitation apart 0-100 (6.0 for the 130i and 6.7 for the 123d) All the in-gear acceleration tests would favour the 400Nm 123d 3L I6 heavier than a 2L I4TT - so not nose heavy... The 130i is a great car - until the 123d came along. I'm the type who likes the iron fist in velvet glove approach - like with my 135 - most of the GTR/V8 fanboys get a shock when I leave them behind or turn up to the drags in it and run 116MPH so the 123d does just that all over again... I don't expect it to be like the 135, but when I need to put the foot down... it'll leave an impression, unexpected.... |
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12-01-2009, 02:07 AM | #12 | |
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Has electric steering, yet to drive it, wife loves it, she has punted it around and says it is a lighter feel, not has heavy as the 135. If I get a moment free tonight, I'll give it a good working out Anyhoo - I'm dropping both cars at Andrew's on Friday |
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12-01-2009, 02:47 AM | #15 |
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Nice car mate!
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12-01-2009, 03:43 AM | #17 | |
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That must be one of the first 123d's delivered in Oz. as for economy, I'm averaging around 850k's per tank at the moment, and I'm FAR from an economical driver. I was stopped next to you on Alexandra pde a couple of weeks ago too by the way Eric. |
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12-01-2009, 04:53 AM | #18 |
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Nice.
My friend Don is looking for one. Also white with red (or tan colour).
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12-01-2009, 07:14 AM | #19 | |
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I did see you on Alexandra - I glanced your way but did not get a response I'm keen to see when the next refill is... as the car does/will do <10kms a day 5days a week only.. Drove it briefly to 7-11 tonight: impressed.. Mirrors: Yes, they are the larger ones, also the M-Sport seems to be slightly different, rear diffuser looks different, sills also looks different to what I have seen before. |
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12-01-2009, 09:10 AM | #21 |
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Congratulations! It's an amazing engine isn't it?
I'm pretty sure I will just get another 123d coupe like my current one when I return to Melbourne. And yes you are right, the 123d is lighter than the 135i.
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