[Rcar5220]

Slow, and powerless my 318i is, however I'm only 20 so that's as far as I could go with insurance in UK! Anybody got any ideas on power upgrades/improvements I can make without obviously buying a bigger car or swapping the engine?

2.0 petrol non turbo engine

[kdbryce]

Not much you can do with a naturally aspirated car, brother. I've been there myself!

Good luck!

[Douche]

Do not much can you to obtain power my friend. Focus on other features and amenities of the car you should.

[Rcar5220]

Originally Posted by Douche

Do not much can you to obtain power my friend. Focus on other features and amenities of the car you should.

Will take that advice mate! Didn't think there would be much on the market, cannot get any HP improvements from a remap!

Best get saving for a motor with twin turbo next!

[Rcar5220]

Originally Posted by kdbryce

Not much you can do with a naturally aspirated car, brother. I've been there myself!

Good luck!

Thanks mate!

[Buratino117]

While it may be slow, maybe you have a decent fuel mileage for that car...It may take longer to pick up speed, but once there you ll probably keep up with the traffic just fine...I wouldn t have any issues with a smaller NA engine here in the US because the places where you can legally open the car as it was meant to be are very limited...Like others said, maybe a different car witha more potent engine is what the doctors ordered...I think the british insurance would love you for that...

[Socket]

Id drop a bigger motor in

[norsairius]

Originally Posted by Socket

Id drop a bigger motor in

Needs more superchargers! haha


OP: I'd say focus on the handling of the car. I understand that you may not think it's too quick, but at the end of the day you have one of the better-handling vehicles on the road. As the saying goes: It's more fun to drive a slow car fast than it is to drive a fast car slow. That's especially the case on public roads where other drivers are harder to predict at times.

[335NJ]

Do some handling & suspension upgrades, and it'll be more fun to drive through twisty roads!

[monkeybingo]

How can Honda drop that much power on it's 2.4 NA engine

[g_petko]

I understand your pain with having a 'slower' car brother. Not sure how the rest of Europe / America goes about calculating registration cost but here in Serbia, anything above a BMW 320 (2000ccm +) and rego moves towards 1000+ euro for registration.

Putting it into perspective
- 320 costs about 250 - 300 euro
- 325 costs 500-600 euro
- M3 costs 2000 euro

I've stuck with a lower capacity car and I agree with the others here, focus on handling and appearance opposed to speed. Plus, it gives you motivation to work hard and buy a more powerful toy later on

[Rcar5220]

everyone raises a good point, think il stick to handling and styling and stick with the smaller engine for now, after all i am only 20 and have a few years ahead to get into something big like an m4!

anyone got any tips on run flat tyres, should i stick with them and deal with the hard ride, or are non run flats too unsafe and unstable?

[335iOnATuesday]

Originally Posted by Rcar5220

everyone raises a good point, think il stick to handling and styling and stick with the smaller engine for now, after all i am only 20 and have a few years ahead to get into something big like an m4!

anyone got any tips on run flat tyres, should i stick with them and deal with the hard ride, or are non run flats too unsafe and unstable?

I ride non run flats and love them

[Rcar5220]

Originally Posted by 335iOnATuesday

I ride non run flats and love them

do they make no difference on your handling, tyre/body roll?

[Rcar5220]

Originally Posted by Buratino117

While it may be slow, maybe you have a decent fuel mileage for that car...It may take longer to pick up speed, but once there you ll probably keep up with the traffic just fine...I wouldn t have any issues with a smaller NA engine here in the US because the places where you can legally open the car as it was meant to be are very limited...Like others said, maybe a different car witha more potent engine is what the doctors ordered...I think the british insurance would love you for that...

exactly that! british insurance is a joke, 2000cc engines are common over here, especially the diesels!

[Rcar5220]

Originally Posted by g_petko

I understand your pain with having a 'slower' car brother. Not sure how the rest of Europe / America goes about calculating registration cost but here in Serbia, anything above a BMW 320 (2000ccm +) and rego moves towards 1000+ euro for registration.

Putting it into perspective
- 320 costs about 250 - 300 euro
- 325 costs 500-600 euro
- M3 costs 2000 euro

I've stuck with a lower capacity car and I agree with the others here, focus on handling and appearance opposed to speed. Plus, it gives you motivation to work hard and buy a more powerful toy later on

agree with that mate.... maybe sticking with is isn't such a bad idea haha

[cdgatti]

get the lightest wheels (maybe apex arc8) and the lightest tires you can find, also upgrade the suspension and enjoy driving curvy roads, you don't need power for that, just nerve and driving skills.

[Rcar5220]

Originally Posted by cdgatti

get the lightest wheels (maybe apex arc8) and the lightest tires you can find, also upgrade the suspension and enjoy driving curvy roads, you don't need power for that, just nerve and driving skills.

good idea bud! thanks!

[BavarianMWfan]

2.0 maybe slow, but not that slow, they are still fun to drive.

The best way to squeeze some power out would be from intake and exhaust. However, its better to do what others said, spend money on brakes, tires and suspension.

Also try to make the car lighter if possible. Its best to go for a light weight model with manual transmission and no idrive. That would definitely decrease acceleration times.

[Mike.]

come to the NA section, and read up. Full Bolt On will net you around 290 at the crank and 240-50ish at the wheels.

[techietaichi]

Hey OP, you sound like you're almost ashamed to be driving a 318. Be proud, you're young and have a very nice car. Ask around on the forums, us old guys walked, peddled about, or rode the bus at your age, heh. I own a 325i and I gotta say, I love the darned thing. Like you it doesn't say much in terms of power, but whatever you know? It's nice, gets decent mileage, and maintenance isn't a buzz killer. That said, your choice to focus on the handling is a sound one. I did the same when I bought mine and now, there's no way I could ever go back to stock spec and like it. Mentally note how your car handles now and as you change stuff over you'll feel the difference. Be careful though, once you get a taste for modding, you'll become a junkie like the rest of us, MWAHAHAHAHA! Good luck man.

[Douche]

Originally Posted by Mike.

come to the NA section, and read up. Full Bolt On will net you around 290 at the crank and 240-50ish at the wheels.

Hahahah that had me laughing for a while thanks