335 vs G37

ak335 · 08-21-2009, 12:56 AM

yep this stupid conversation again, i really dont even want to race but im kinda being forced into it, My friend just got his car and honestly he thinks its a Ferrari, He talks about it everyday... were gonna go to MIR local drag strip

He has a stock 2008 G37 Auto

I have a Stock 2007 335 Auto

Any ideas on who the winner would be? Or any advice for me on how to launch and when to shift.

Im thinking its gonna be a close race

Maybe i can get a Procede in that time, but i think its not gonna happen...

what you guys think?

maswastage · 08-21-2009, 01:08 AM

I have very limited personal experience with both cars, but for what it's worth, I have heard/read that the 335 is faster by enough of a margin that driver error shouldn't be too much of an issue.

for taking it to a track. No need to split tenths of a second on a public road.

Gumulri · 08-21-2009, 01:10 AM

if you can get or borrow a sstt from the member
335>g37 you will beat him easily.

darkphantom · 08-21-2009, 01:23 AM

close race, he has 30 less tq but 30 more hp, and the weight is just about the same ~3680 lbs

MCMLXXXIX · 08-21-2009, 01:27 AM

in a straight line, im pretty sure a 335 will take it

persian54 · 08-21-2009, 01:31 AM

the 335 has a good deal more torque so it should take it no problem

add a JB+ or similar and you will walk him

darkphantom · 08-21-2009, 01:32 AM

guys, stay on topic, OP said he probably won't be getting anything before he goes to the track, and stock for stock, it is a driver's race IMHO...is he 6MT or auto?

e92leon · 08-21-2009, 01:33 AM

dont know if this will help but a buddy of mine with a 2009 G37S always says my car feels much quicker and "seems" to get to 80-100 faster...

darkphantom · 08-21-2009, 01:43 AM

its the torque man, our cars are probably better off the line...but I think the G37 has an LSD? correct me if i'm wrong.

ak335 · 08-21-2009, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkphantom

its the torque man, our cars are probably better off the line...but I think the G37 has an LSD? correct me if i'm wrong.

yeah i think they do, he has a auto and is deff a newbie

5soko · 08-21-2009, 01:59 AM

you will win, dont heat soak before the race.

V_therussian · 08-21-2009, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkphantom

its the torque man, our cars are probably better off the line...but I think the G37 has an LSD? correct me if i'm wrong.

LSD only comes on the 6Sp Sport Coupe version, I think...

V_therussian · 08-21-2009, 02:12 AM

335 should take the G37 on the track though, as long as it is a 335 with a sport suspension and a driver who's not afraid not to back off. Keep in mind that the 335 will be pulling away from the G37 once the going gets into triple digit speeds thanks to the turbos

GL

visor · 08-21-2009, 03:13 AM

You'll take him by a slight margin.

Just remember to lower your rear tire pressures a bit, press DSC button once, brake torque to around 2500 rpms (depending on road condition), and reduce excess weight (empty trunk, 1/4 tank gas).

John 070 · 08-21-2009, 03:28 AM

Since this topic has been beaten to death make it interesting, race for pink slips.

DimSumBoy · 08-21-2009, 03:49 AM

walk my friends g35's all day ^^

then again i've got a rev2

jeremicium · 08-21-2009, 05:14 AM

I know it was mentioned once before but...BE SURE TO PRESS THE DSC BUTTON!...You'll definitely have the advantage early...the G37 engine needs to spin up to develop full power, 335 has it right off the line.

2kaccordocoupe · 08-21-2009, 07:31 AM

the 3'er in a straight line as well as in the twistys anyday

iheartsole · 08-21-2009, 08:10 AM

the 335i will prb beat the g37

SebringS2k · 08-21-2009, 08:50 AM

I've driven the G37S 6MT and I think it's night and day in comparison to the 335...but isn't the '08 G37 automatic a 5-speed auto, not the 7-speed? I think you'll take him easily

Year's_End · 08-21-2009, 08:55 AM

seriously, don't even sweat it. i've raced sooo many G37S's from a dig and from highway rolls. it's an easy win.

like other members have said, make sure you hit the DTC button at least once. i disable mine entirely because my fatter tires make it harder to cause wheelspin. torque brake to 2k-2.5k and just let'er rip.

oh, and not to generalize, but most G drivers think their car is the shit. i know some guys who think their G35s feel and go faster than a 335i. i don't bother arguing it. G37s don't really feel all that fast either. they're lacking in the torque dept.

ZheHbKa · 08-21-2009, 08:57 AM

you will win stock for stock, 335 has more then 300 hp so the gap is small

i beat stock for stock g37 manual by about 2 CL's 0 - 90

so expect about the same

as a lot of members are saying get JB+ and you will walk away with ease

08-21-2009, 12:56 AM	#1
ak335 Lieutenant Colonel 117 Rep 1,564 Posts Drives: Cayman S Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northern Va iTrader: (3)	335 vs G37 yep this stupid conversation again, i really dont even want to race but im kinda being forced into it, My friend just got his car and honestly he thinks its a Ferrari, He talks about it everyday... were gonna go to MIR local drag strip He has a stock 2008 G37 Auto I have a Stock 2007 335 Auto Any ideas on who the winner would be? Or any advice for me on how to launch and when to shift. Im thinking its gonna be a close race Maybe i can get a Procede in that time, but i think its not gonna happen... what you guys think? __________________
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maswastage Resident Diesel Junkie 56 Rep 1,070 Posts Drives: 2010 AW 335d Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	I have very limited personal experience with both cars, but for what it's worth, I have heard/read that the 335 is faster by enough of a margin that driver error shouldn't be too much of an issue. for taking it to a track. No need to split tenths of a second on a public road.
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Gumulri Captain 23 Rep 730 Posts Drives: BMW 335i convertible[sold] Join Date: May 2008 Location: La Mirada iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 335i [0.00]	if you can get or borrow a sstt from the member 335>g37 you will beat him easily. __________________ 08 E90 SSII M3 6MT for track 2015 Lexus RX350 Fsport for wife 2012 Honda Oddessey Touring for kids 2014 toyota Fj cruiser 4x4 for me
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darkphantom Banned 597 Rep 5,946 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The place for Bimmers iTrader: (4)	close race, he has 30 less tq but 30 more hp, and the weight is just about the same ~3680 lbs
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MCMLXXXIX wat 238 Rep 3,406 Posts Drives: a gr3at whit3 5hark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0)	in a straight line, im pretty sure a 335 will take it __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander SE - PAST - 2008 e92 335i, 2006 e90 325i
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persian54 Lieutenant General 926 Rep 15,818 Posts Drives: M760/G83M4 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Valley, SoCal iTrader: (298)	the 335 has a good deal more torque so it should take it no problem add a JB+ or similar and you will walk him
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darkphantom Banned 597 Rep 5,946 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The place for Bimmers iTrader: (4)	guys, stay on topic, OP said he probably won't be getting anything before he goes to the track, and stock for stock, it is a driver's race IMHO...is he 6MT or auto?
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darkphantom Banned 597 Rep 5,946 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The place for Bimmers iTrader: (4)	its the torque man, our cars are probably better off the line...but I think the G37 has an LSD? correct me if i'm wrong.
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5soko Brigadier General 335 Rep 4,633 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (4)	you will win, dont heat soak before the race.
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V_therussian Private 5 Rep 66 Posts Drives: '06 530 Xi Sport Manual Join Date: May 2009 Location: NYC Area iTrader: (0)	335 should take the G37 on the track though, as long as it is a 335 with a sport suspension and a driver who's not afraid not to back off. Keep in mind that the 335 will be pulling away from the G37 once the going gets into triple digit speeds thanks to the turbos GL __________________ '06 530Xi "STICK" \| Sport, Prem, Cold Wthr Packs \| Navi, PDC, Adaptive Headlights Mods: Alpina front w Racemesh, OEM Gloss black "nostrils", OEM "M" sideskirts, 19" BBS CK+Hankooks, H&R springs + Bilsten B8 dampers (1.4"front and 1.3" rear drop), RPI scoop+BMC filter, Hoen fogs, Short Shifter, OEM trunk finisher, OEM gloss black exhaust tips, and many many more, AND more to come
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visor BMW, can I have some LSD please? 88 Rep 1,591 Posts Drives: 2017 F30 340i xDrive Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (0)	You'll take him by a slight margin. Just remember to lower your rear tire pressures a bit, press DSC button once, brake torque to around 2500 rpms (depending on road condition), and reduce excess weight (empty trunk, 1/4 tank gas). __________________ 2006 330i \| TiAg \| Black \| Al \| 6MT \| Sports Package \| Logic 7 retired 2008 335i \| AW \| Black \| Al \| 6MT \| Sports Package \| Logic 7 retired 2013 328xi \| Red \| Gray \| Al \| 8AT \| Sports Line \| Premium \| Executive \| Heat Pkg retired 2017 340i xDrive \| Estoril \| Black \| Al \| 8AT \| M Package
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08-21-2009, 03:28 AM	#15
John 070 Lieutenant General 1706 Rep 14,829 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	Since this topic has been beaten to death make it interesting, race for pink slips.
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DimSumBoy Private First Class 3 Rep 167 Posts Drives: 08 e92 335i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: sf bay iTrader: (0) Garage List 08 335i [0.00]	walk my friends g35's all day ^^ then again i've got a rev2 __________________
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2kaccordocoupe Brigadier General 1274 Rep 4,703 Posts Drives: Former ///M Driver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The 6ix iTrader: (2)	the 3'er in a straight line as well as in the twistys anyday
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08-21-2009, 08:10 AM	#19
iheartsole Brigadier General 85 Rep 4,929 Posts Drives: 08 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (2)	the 335i will prb beat the g37
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Year's_End Lieutenant General 1149 Rep 12,445 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	seriously, don't even sweat it. i've raced sooo many G37S's from a dig and from highway rolls. it's an easy win. like other members have said, make sure you hit the DTC button at least once. i disable mine entirely because my fatter tires make it harder to cause wheelspin. torque brake to 2k-2.5k and just let'er rip. oh, and not to generalize, but most G drivers think their car is the shit. i know some guys who think their G35s feel and go faster than a 335i. i don't bother arguing it. G37s don't really feel all that fast either. they're lacking in the torque dept. __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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ZheHbKa Lieutenant Colonel 78 Rep 1,793 Posts Drives: the Wind Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 335 Xi [10.00]	you will win stock for stock, 335 has more then 300 hp so the gap is small i beat stock for stock g37 manual by about 2 CL's 0 - 90 so expect about the same as a lot of members are saying get JB+ and you will walk away with ease __________________ 2014 F30 335 X-Drive \| 6-MT \| Alpine White/Coral Red \| ZMM ZDH ZDA \|
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