land330 said:Hey there,
A While back, i posted a thread stating that me bud had a new LCR and that when we had a rumble i was quicker than him in my 330ci. Since then, and a few £££ here and there spent on a revo for the LCR, weve have had some more runs! Just wanted to point out that it is still quite a close race and not so much of a beating like some of you guys with the chipped LCR were stating. Considering 231 vs about 265-70 bhp and a massive weight disadvantage to the BM, i was a little dissapointed with the performance of the LCR. We swapped cars and the same sort of outcome. Off the line 330ci is quicker to 60. Mid range the LCR is faster (1-1.5 car length) and silly speeds quite even! I think a well driven 330ci is more than a match for some of the tuned LCR out there!
Must say that this post has certainly wound up a few people. I to lust after an M3, but lets be realistic, i ain,t gonna spend 40K on a motor so it will never happen. I can however pass on my experience.
A mate popped by with his chipped/induction kittted 330ci. We had a good play and the results were;
chipped 330i v chipped LCR.(speed in km,s off course)
0 to 60 - bit quicker. ie better traction.
60 to 120 - LCR definately quicker. I had to come of the throttle several times to avoid ramming, could easily have gone past if traffic had allowed.
120+ - evens. rolled up to 155 and the gap stayed the same(BMW following).
Having driven the BMW, i would say its a deceptively fast car but lacks the thrills the LCR gives.
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