[Crashnbrn5]

X3 pulled a 13.8 in the 1/4 on a humid night. Check time slip below. Thanks for watching.

60ft in 1.9 is really good guys.

EDIT: wrong time slip image. Will update when by laptop

[Crashnbrn5]

Here is the correct one. The other one was vs a 2006 V8 Mustang. Killed him. Lol but the E55 Killed me!! Lol

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[SEI]

nice! got a video of the mustang run?

[exon]

nice! noticed you have a Infiniti M45 before, how would you compare the power of that car to the 35i? I am thinking of switching to a NA V8.

[Crashnbrn5]

Originally Posted by SEI

nice! got a video of the mustang run?

Yes I do, on my nice camcorder, just have to USB it to the computer.

[Crashnbrn5]

Originally Posted by exon

nice! noticed you have a Infiniti M45 before, how would you compare the power of that car to the 35i? I am thinking of switching to a NA V8.

When buying the Infiniti back in 2008, I was torn between the M45 and the BMW 545i. In foresight I should have went with the BMW, but I didn't know any better since I had never owned one. I'm more of a performance forward type of guy, and the survey says the 545>M45. But with that being said my M45 had every single option and it was very nice. The power delivery is smooth and pretty quick, but the car no way handled on the bends like a 545i would.

Now to answer your question, the X3 blows that M45 out of the water. It's more ferocious, higher revving, and faster. (and more nimble with DHP) Keep in mind that the M45 weighs just a tick under 4100 lbs, where as the X3 35i weighs just a tick over 4200 lbs. The X3 on paper should be the same speed or slower than the M45. But we ALL know the 35i engine produces 320hp and 330 lbs of trq, not 300/300....

Testing puts the M45 0-60 at 5.7 sec where the X3 is 5.5......

Hope this helps you stick with the turbos and don't fall victim to the NA V8

[exon]

Originally Posted by Crashnbrn5

When buying the Infiniti back in 2008, I was torn between the M45 and the BMW 545i. In foresight I should have went with the BMW, but I didn't know any better since I had never owned one. I'm more of a performance forward type of guy, and the survey says the 545>M45. But with that being said my M45 had every single option and it was very nice. The power delivery is smooth and pretty quick, but the car no way handled on the bends like a 545i would.

Now to answer your question, the X3 blows that M45 out of the water. It's more ferocious, higher revving, and faster. (and more nimble with DHP) Keep in mind that the M45 weighs just a tick under 4100 lbs, where as the X3 35i weighs just a tick over 4200 lbs. The X3 on paper should be the same speed or slower than the M45. But we ALL know the 35i engine produces 320hp and 330 lbs of trq, not 300/300....

Testing puts the M45 0-60 at 5.7 sec where the X3 is 5.5......

Hope this helps you stick with the turbos and don't fall victim to the NA V8

wow that's surprising and thanks for the detailed answer.

Coming from an Infiniti M35 to 535i then X3 35i, and also driven V6 Accord, I missed the sharp and linear throttle response from the NA engines. Turbo engines always felt a bit "lumpy" to me, but like you said, the outright performance is just astonishing. I am trying to find something that's best of both worlds, but so far I don't see many choices.

BTW, don't regret your decision on the M45. The 535i I had did not have sport package, so it handled quite dull, rode like a brick (first gen run-flat...dare you add the sport suspension to that? ) and quite a bit smaller inside than the M35. Its only redeeming factors for me were the engine and the quietness.

[Crashnbrn5]

Originally Posted by exon

wow that's surprising and thanks for the detailed answer.

Coming from an Infiniti M35 to 535i then X3 35i, and also driven V6 Accord, I missed the sharp and linear throttle response from the NA engines. Turbo engines always felt a bit "lumpy" to me, but like you said, the outright performance is just astonishing. I am trying to find something that's best of both worlds, but so far I don't see many choices.

BTW, don't regret your decision on the M45. The 535i I had did not have sport package, so it handled quite dull, rode like a brick (first gen run-flat...dare you add the sport suspension to that? ) and quite a bit smaller inside than the M35. Its only redeeming factors for me were the engine and the quietness.

THanks, yea the M45 was fun. Now I cant wait to get my new 335 GT, coming off the boat in about 2 weeks. We are doing the Drag again this Friday to see what numbers I can put up against my friends Enzo Tune X3 28i