blacklex

I've got a friend with an 01 with dinan intake & exhaust and stage 2 chip. He's got the 5 speed. I ran with him in my 350Z from a roll and walked him pretty good. I would say you should destroy an auto, especially from a roll. Good luck and be safe.

Purple_sky

If you're any of a decent driver, you should have no problem with him in a drag race, course, or autocross. If you can't launch, do it from a roll, from about 25mph. No problem there either! Shift at redline, not 6K rpm, btw. After you've spanked him, tell him to suck your balls.

Young_R

you should be able to take him very very easy.
my cousin has same car and I was in my ITR. We were in a highway, going about 60 MPH and i took him so easily it wasnt even funny. My ITR has hard time with S2Ks on the HWY.

Drunken_Monk

THe 330ci is underpowered for the type of car that it is. When I was looking for a new car I test drove the 330. It is a little slugish and accelerated slower than 2000 Prelude.
It handeled well and was ver comforable to ride in. When I test drive the S... well lets just say I am VERY happy with my choice.
You should NO problem handing him his head.

vvtli78k

u should walk him, the only 330 that would be even decent competition would be the awd 4dr sedan 5 spd, it will launch very good, the S will catch up in 3rdgear vtech, that is 60+, so the rwd auto would be a walk, go kick his ass

Saud2k

easy kill.....just launch at 5000rpm and u should be more than fine
goood luck!

Jay yO

my bro has an 02 330ci stick.. its fast, shrug.. but i still walk it =)

no_really

I don't know, I always thought 330i's were fairly quick. Not as quick as an S2000, but I think you'll get beat if you're not on your "A" game...

Coming from a non-owner, however. This is gauging the 330i against another car, which is then measured against an S2000. A straight six won't out-accelerate a V8 making more power at the same weight, but against a lighter car making more-less depending on how you measure power? I bet on the S2000 with a strong pull, but not a certain victory - if you are ahead at the start, you win. If not, you might not. Unless it is a slush-box, of course.

Since the last-gen M3 coupe is faster and handles better than the current 330i, and sells for less since it is used, why does anyone buy a 330i? I can find numerous examples of M3 coupes with under 50,000 miles for at least $10,000 less than a 2001 330i. Are there that many people financing BMWs? Is that a dumb question?

Purple_sky

[QUOTE]Originally posted by no_really
I don't know, I always thought 330i's were fairly quick.

jyoungken

I'm with Saud. 5k launch and all he'll be seeing is your taillights. No contest. From a 25mph roll, he's toast also.

I'd not even sweat it, even if you mess up the launch a little, you'll still take him if you have room for a 60+ mph run.

Good luck and show that Bimmer who's the Boss.