Car on Steroids

e90 330 · 10-24-2006, 05:31 PM

Well, for about 3 days now my car is feeling like superman. For the past 3 days I have been driving preety hard cause I never really pushed it to the limits. I've been shifting like 5000 to redline and now it just feels faster overall. What is going on with my motor same octane gas,and same temp in general. And i am past break in i have 7000 miles. So.........

What is going on?

AM335 · 10-24-2006, 05:38 PM

Butt-dyno needs recalibration?

e90 330 · 10-24-2006, 05:39 PM

I didin't dyno it it just feels this way for some reason

flush01 · 10-24-2006, 05:39 PM

cooler air = faster car

e90 330 · 10-24-2006, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by flush01

cooler air = faster car

I know that but the temp has been preety close like 2-5 degrees difference

e90 330 · 10-24-2006, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by cars4lyfe

usually at around 7,000 miles, others have reported the same thing u have...it seems like the engine becomes stronger and stronger as you get more miles, plus it gets smoother too

If what you say is true than i really want to track it

MIKEYMIKE · 10-24-2006, 05:48 PM

If u have a step its adjusted to your fast driving style

Brunotheboxer · 10-24-2006, 06:36 PM

maybe someones playing a joke on you and stuck a supercharger in while you were not looking.

ska///235i · 10-24-2006, 06:49 PM

I heard is even faster after 200,000 miles.....like 335 fast

BMW owners are weird

Yvette · 10-24-2006, 07:51 PM

funny, i feel my car is getting slower day by day

i am getting used to this power... damn slower for me

e90 330 · 10-24-2006, 07:57 PM

I drive stick

LOLrance · 10-24-2006, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AM335

Butt-dyno needs recalibration?

Quote:

Originally Posted by e90 330

I didin't dyno it it just feels this way for some reason

lol, butt dyno means your "dynoing" based on what you feel. Like your driving and your butt is sitting in the seat and it just feels faster to you.

ok so back on topic, a lot of owners have reported different mileage for "full" break in. I think the average people are feeling a difference is 4000-5000 miles. Maybe your car finally fully broke in

imsambeen · 10-25-2006, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by flush01

cooler air = faster car

I agree autumn and winter coming, our cars will be at its fastest. Still got 600 more miles tell break-in ends, can't wait.

Ray · 10-25-2006, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

maybe someones playing a joke on you and stuck a supercharger in while you were not looking.

Maybe he bought a new pair of heavy boots.

OC Guy · 10-25-2006, 02:01 AM

Stop borrowing your moms Camry.

e90 330 · 10-25-2006, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by OC 335i

Stop borrowing your moms Camry.

my mom drives an x5 4.4

2K5 325i · 10-25-2006, 09:30 AM

I too agree that it has to be the lower temp making the car perform better.

It is fun stuff! Enjoy it safely,
-Chris

e90 330 · 10-25-2006, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 2K5 325i

I too agree that it has to be the lower temp making the car perform better.

It is fun stuff! Enjoy it safely,
-Chris

My car isnt going to pull harder caus of 3 degree drops

///Matt · 10-25-2006, 08:39 PM

Hey... you car is smarter than everyone in this forum. It's LEARNING. if you drive hard, it NOTICES, and begins to adjust (slowly, for smooth adjustment) for performance driving. If you get into a 330 that's used at 65mph with cruise everyday, and get into an EQUALLY EQUIPPED 330 that's got to pedal to the floor most of the time (like, say... mine.) the one driven hard will BE faster. not FEEL, but BE.

The DME (digital motor electronics) is adjusting all the little goodies for a more performance oriented fuel map.

Matt

ChineseGuy · 10-25-2006, 08:46 PM

i wish everyone knew about this

so my car should worth more when i sell it with a higher milleage...

FASTER!!~

KungFuJoe · 10-25-2006, 08:46 PM

It is basically the gradual breaking down of airflow restricting particles from your car's factory paint job. Sort of like sanding something down to make it smoother, your car now has better aerodynamics, thus resulting in it being faster.

I know it sounds like I'm joking...studies have proven that black paint is the worst culprit for this (something in the paint to make the deep black) and that the amount of resistance caused by this can reduce performance numbers.

Unfortunately, this doesn't mean you are going FASTER than the average 330...it just means that you were most likely going SLOWER, and are now on par.

Either way..enjoy!

e90 330 · 10-26-2006, 07:43 PM

I just think they are my sick skills ahah

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e90 330 Enlisted Member 8 Rep 41 Posts Drives: Jet Black 330i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List david david [0.00] 42 sdf [0.00]	Car on Steroids Well, for about 3 days now my car is feeling like superman. For the past 3 days I have been driving preety hard cause I never really pushed it to the limits. I've been shifting like 5000 to redline and now it just feels faster overall. What is going on with my motor same octane gas,and same temp in general. And i am past break in i have 7000 miles. So.........What is going on?
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e90 330 Enlisted Member 8 Rep 41 Posts Drives: Jet Black 330i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List david david [0.00] 42 sdf [0.00]	I drive stick
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2K5 325i srsly *****'n! 11 Rep 162 Posts Drives: 2007/8 TiAg 335i 'Vert Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Atlanta GA & Boulder Colorado iTrader: (0)	I too agree that it has to be the lower temp making the car perform better. It is fun stuff! Enjoy it safely, -Chris __________________
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///Matt United States Marine 318 Rep 2,748 Posts Drives: 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Hey... you car is smarter than everyone in this forum. It's LEARNING. if you drive hard, it NOTICES, and begins to adjust (slowly, for smooth adjustment) for performance driving. If you get into a 330 that's used at 65mph with cruise everyday, and get into an EQUALLY EQUIPPED 330 that's got to pedal to the floor most of the time (like, say... mine.) the one driven hard will BE faster. not FEEL, but BE. The DME (digital motor electronics) is adjusting all the little goodies for a more performance oriented fuel map. Matt
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KungFuJoe Private First Class 9 Rep 147 Posts Drives: 2014 535i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	It is basically the gradual breaking down of airflow restricting particles from your car's factory paint job. Sort of like sanding something down to make it smoother, your car now has better aerodynamics, thus resulting in it being faster. I know it sounds like I'm joking...studies have proven that black paint is the worst culprit for this (something in the paint to make the deep black) and that the amount of resistance caused by this can reduce performance numbers. Unfortunately, this doesn't mean you are going FASTER than the average 330...it just means that you were most likely going SLOWER, and are now on par. Either way..enjoy! __________________ 2017 540i MSport 2014 535i 2011 335i 2006 330i
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e90 330 Enlisted Member 8 Rep 41 Posts Drives: Jet Black 330i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List david david [0.00] 42 sdf [0.00]	I just think they are my sick skills ahah
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