Suspension was just as important as the brakes , If you don't track then just get the springs do not bother with AR bars go either for a set of coil overs from HSD ( lots recomend these here for the money ) these are fairly firm with 7kg /mm spring rate. Or a set of BC s (I have these) which are 6kg / mm both get the car lowered , id advise down 30mm . Expect to pay 800 fitted / geometry set. A good set of coilovers transform the feeling of the car, a big step in safety and enjoyment.

 

I was born in Chelmsford ! Do the fronts and the coilovers

 

Plan is in the pipeline.. just ordered the boost controller, fuel pump and air filter. Well..it isn't a genuine sti spoiler if that helps at all with discretion haha I just couldn't look at that god awful wrx spoiler any longer

 

As I said early, you need @270bhp to match the power to weight of the 335i and thus acceleration. The BMW may have slightly more torque and gearing will be a factor. If you are running nearer to 300bhp in the Impreza, you'll be faster than a 335i at any speed, in any gear and in any conditions. @350bhp the Bimmer wouldn't see which way you went.

Mind you, the BM's remap quite nicely too

 

I would make sure you price everything up properly regards brake options, because by the time you have swapped discs and refirbed everything you could be only a £100/200 from a half decent big brake set up.

AP's come up quite regularly for £6/700 on here, D2's etc can be bought new for not much more.

 

after hunting around I found a set of front brembo's on here with discs for £550 so might be the better option, are second hand brembo calipers good or would I need to look at refurbing for piece of mind?

 

You could fit used callipers and they're great, equally they could be crap if the seals are worn and sticking. The only way to be sure is to refurb them. As I said previously you'll get bigger gains from bigger discs than bigger callipers over standard. Once you've bought the brenbos for £600 you still need the bigger discs and new pads that go with them as they aren't designed for your standard discs and the refurb costs of the callipers if you do them so it could really add up.
Andy.

 

sad state of affairs is subarus are not that quick, esp by todays standard of hot hatch

my cupra is 310bhp ish with no transmission loss, and makes for a very quick car

but, I would have another impreza- just something about the sound, the driving position etc. but ultimately need a wedge throwing at if you want out and out performance

 

Its the AWD that always impress me with Subaru's, you can use the power in all weather anytime, Ive had big power FWD cars and in the dry they are brilliant, but this time of year when the roads are damp its hard to use the power!!!

Have you tried a Audi S3 Jake??

 

Cuprajake, could you explain the no transmission loss part of your post please mate as I'm intrigued. All transmissions create loss of varying proportions due to the mechanical friction inherent in any parts that pass power from one thing to another let alone the power that is absorbed by the fact the gearbox has oil in it. You will have a horsepower at the flywheel and horse power at the wheels. I believe the average transmission loss 15% give or take so I really do not understand where you get the no transmission loss from?
Thanks,
Andy.

 

I meant compared to an awd impreza.

Take a scoob and say a cupra both at 240bhp engine power. The 2wd will have more whp.

Yes I know 4wd will put it down better, but once moving the 4wd isn't as important. Real world anyway.

This is a Subaru forum, so realistically the scoob is the best car in the world. Sadly now there ageing and modern cars can really pack a punch

 

The N54 engine in the 335i is an absolute peach and VERY tuneable. 400bhp is easily achievable.

I have the later N55 in mine; same basic unit but twin scroll single turbo instead of two smallish blowers; torque peaks at 1300rpm, it happily revs to over 7000 rpm and it makes a glorious sound. Six cylinder engines are just a joy; light enough but very grunty.

I wouldn't discount the 335i; it's a great car. Just look out for high pressure fuel pump failure.

RWD is a lot of fun too.

 

I've been looking at them since this thread, they look nice

 

I've had a 335i for company car for a while and now own a wrx hatch and the wrx is a much better car to drive and enjoy imo. The build quality and car in general of the bow is better and the bmw was cheaper to run but couldn't get on with it but I adore my wrx. Granted I don't drive her everyday as I've got company car but the wife uses the wrx everyday and loves it also.

Problem is we all like different things, you need to really weigh up what you do and what you use the car for. I loved at what we needed the car for and the misses drives 30 miles a day to work and I use the car on weekends and when I bought the hatch the idea was we would stick the dog in the boot and go to the beach but the cars to clean for that so we don't bother with that now lol but we could if we wanted to. I have weighed up getting a hatch sti but it wouldn't suit with our needs. So what I'm saying is take some time to asses your life and that will help you make your mind up. One thing I will say also is the friendship and togetherness you get with a scoob you don't get with a bmw in fact very much the opposite.
I have also had a type r and yes they are very nice cars to drive they are a proper drivers car but you couldn't live day to day with them to harsh and you just want to drive fast everywhere.
I have had the arb and white line rear mods done on my hatch and she handle very well I just need to sort the brakes same as yours.

 

The BMW is a lot more costly to fix than the scoob too,

Seems to be any performance car has negatives,

 

Decided to stay with the WRX for now and take it to the next level, whether I go any further after that I don't know maybe I will look at the 335i in another year or so, prices will be lower so might sway the decision...

I detailed the WRX today and after looking at it I don't think I can part with it yet.

The 335i is a great car, it is ideal for someone who wants close to M3 power without the premium cost. If/when I change the subaru, the 335i will be the next toy

 

Cuprajake, yes, I do understand your point now. You're right, this is a subaru forum so there will be bias but I also own:
BMW e36 M3 3.2 evolution,
MGZR 160,
Subaru impreza uk turbo 2000,
Classic mini with an 1800vvc 16v conversion,
Land rover series IIa 3.5 V8,
Land rover series III 2.25 petrol,
Range rover p38 DSE,
Suzuki tl1000r super bike,
Honda gl650 silverwing interstate.
So, I do keep an open mind, lol!
Andy.

 

Nice, particularly the V8 sIIa Landy!!

 

Cheers mate, I did a full bear chassis, nut and bolt restoration of that from the ground up.
Andy.

 

Im basing this on personal experience , my own car was 265bhp on the PPP and before I did any mods a 335i would literally leave me standing. when at 300-310 bhp I still found that they have the jump on me if I had to re-act at low revs , the BMW pulls from way down , the WRX just cannot. I think when Im done at 330-340 (I hope) I will be 1:1 with them , but as I say its still not going to pull like a 335i if your caught napping with your revs down in the wrong gear. I have a lot of respect for the BMW , even at the huge cost outlay compared to a WRX its still a fantastic drivers car.

 

Don't know about that, a mate of mine has a 335d and there's not a lot in it against my 316BHP STi.

 

That's what I had before the M135i (which basically has a tuned up 335i engine and is lighter); certainly upset a few supposedly rapid motors while looking just like a boggo 318d hearse.

 

Not wrx though I bet....

 

You should know by now FT....nothing will ever overshadow the glory of a UK WRX...the 5 speed is just a piece of art in terms of engineering, nothing will ever compare

 

Which is why people do this to get a reliable box (jpg source Pfitzner)


Helical for 400 hp Fast Road and this Straight cut for 700 hp Group N

 

nice story bro
is fat-thomas bug wrx included

 

You're the worst troll I've ever seen.

Stick to washing cars