Should I be worried????

monkeychild · 29-04-2004, 19:39

Today driving back a BMW 330d gave me a right good shooing

I am in standard form and have a bloody big coffin sub box in the boot along with all my kit for the weekend (washing

and clothes) Now does a standard ovty vRs stand a chance with a 330d?? or isthere a chance he was chipped??? or is my octy being gay????

DaveU · 29-04-2004, 19:43

std Octy stands no real chance against a 330.

<quickly checks to make sure he has a vRS> and no your Octy is not gay

ScoobyChris · 29-04-2004, 19:44

Once on the move, the 330d is a very fast car, it's the torque (410 Nm!!!), don't you know

Chris

monkeychild · 29-04-2004, 19:47

Phew cheers

What's that I hear Ja Ja Jab Jabb ahhh Jabbasport

devonutopia · 29-04-2004, 20:09

410Nm... that all?

Only 17 more than me... mental note: engine mounts....

Quinten · 29-04-2004, 20:12

So what does a 530 put out then?

pbirkett · 29-04-2004, 20:29

Hmm, whats this. An Octy RS getting slayed by a car the Fabia RS beats from 30-70 by 0.3 seconds (Autocar). Hang your heads in shame

Dr Zoidberg · 29-04-2004, 21:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by monkeychild

Today driving back a BMW 330d gave me a right good shooing

I am in standard form and have a bloody big coffin sub box in the boot along with all my kit for the weekend (washing

and clothes) Now does a standard ovty vRs stand a chance with a 330d?? or isthere a chance he was chipped??? or is my octy being gay????

The BM does 0-60 in 7.2 seconds as standard so will beat an Octy quite easily.
I've been in my boss's 530d , and its a bloody fast car (even if the interior is cheap and plastic)

MonkeyHanger · 29-04-2004, 21:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quinten

So what does a 530 put out then?

Same output, assuming its a 530D

5 = 5 Series

30D = 3.0 Diesel.

ScoobyChris · 29-04-2004, 21:51

Think it depends if it's in the SE or Sport trim. More info found at www.bmw.co.uk - I can't bring myself to look at the site twice in one day

Chris

Dr Zoidberg · 29-04-2004, 22:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonkeyHanger

Same output, assuming its a 530D

5 = 5 Series

30D = 3.0 Diesel.

The 5 has a slightly higher output. I think its 220 instead of 205 bhp but it is a bigger car. The only difference between the 330 SE and Sport models are the styling and equipment. The engines are the same.

MonkeyHanger · 29-04-2004, 22:41

Who cares anyway, its a BMW

Go to Jabba and the problem is solved

Quinten · 29-04-2004, 22:52

Reason I asked is cos I was keeping up with one who was desperate trying to outrun me. Maybe he wasn't trying...

MonkeyHanger · 29-04-2004, 22:57

Q, i kept pace with a 330D pre-jabba too. 0-60 isn't everything

Quinten · 29-04-2004, 22:58

Ha! So he was trying....

Huck · 29-04-2004, 23:36

330d's................

hmm, mixed feelings about these, speaking as a previous owner (in between my two Octy RS's).

the old 184bhp ones are good but the manual is definitely faster than the auto. i think a standard RS will keep up with these. the newer 204bhp ones are great and truly rapid and it would be tougher.

i was well and truly scalped in my 330d by colin and ian in their remapped octys but at that point i wasn't remapped myself. i had a really ****ty superchips remap later but it would have been closer. even remapped it used to run out of puff over 100 and get beaten quite easily eg. saab 9-3 turbo - i honestly think it was a combination of a tight engine, torque sapping autobox and a really crap remap.

i totally demoralised a 330d on the m74 last week which was quite good fun!

remember though, a lot of the 330d's out there are remapped/boxed too some can be pretty rapid!

i think the 530d output is something like 218bhp. it isn't the same as the 330.

Whitelightning · 30-04-2004, 08:24

I had a a new 530d in 2002.
It did 45mpg, 0-60 in 7 secs and a top speed of 152mph (where mpg lowered to 30 !!)
Also there are some mods for the 330d/530d that make it faster than a petrol 330/530 in every range and give it an even more impressive top end.

If the Supra went and I was forced to have a sensible car I would get the 330d coupe and chip it.

**TaviaRS** · 30-04-2004, 08:28

Yep, I like the 530 and 330 ds, also like the Merc diesels. Shame Merc UK don't bring over the AMG c-class coupe, now that would be fun. Can't ever see me having an auto though. Yes I would chip it and probably rebadge as a 320d (i'm sad like that).

SkodiRS · 30-04-2004, 09:13

Latest 330Ds now have the same output as 530D...218bhp.

Huck · 30-04-2004, 09:39

do they??

i thought they had been uprated to 204 only last year?

the_ape · 30-04-2004, 11:45

Most people in the business rate the 330D as one of the best/fastest point to point cars of the moment. Quite easily slay a porche 911t over distance (more due to the fact the porche has to stop for fuel every 10 mins). But they are very impresive cars. The last one I drove (Nov last year), was definatly quick, sat at just off it's limiter quite happily with the cruise on, wasnt even very load in the cabin!

BMW make very impresive chassis and engines (for the most part) just a shame it's a 'bimmer'

.... Just my 2p

JoeW · 30-04-2004, 12:18

Try keeping up with anything in a 68bhp Fabia estate! Especially in Cheshire where everbody drives Mercedes SLKs at the very least...

Actually - I'm really enjoying it - the car handles extremely well so I've just stopped braking for roundabouts... Think I've re-discovered the pleasure of ragging a slow car...almost as much fun as my Puma - and it keeps my licence nice and safe...

philc · 30-04-2004, 12:57

Funny isn't it? We're all saying, "like the BMW engineering, couldn't live with the badge."
And that's exactly what BMW drivers would say about Skoda's!

Phil

**robmawer** · 30-04-2004, 13:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by philc

Funny isn't it? We're all saying, "like the BMW engineering, couldn't live with the badge."
And that's exactly what BMW drivers would say about Skoda's!

Yes...it's reverse snobbery at it's finest...

Rob.

Quinten · 30-04-2004, 13:18

yrebbons?

29-04-2004, 19:39	#1
monkeychild Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: North Yorks Posts: 3,018 Thanks: 5 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Should I be worried???? Today driving back a BMW 330d gave me a right good shooing I am in standard form and have a bloody big coffin sub box in the boot along with all my kit for the weekend (washing and clothes) Now does a standard ovty vRs stand a chance with a 330d?? or isthere a chance he was chipped??? or is my octy being gay???? __________________ My Brum Brums: 2002 Silver MKI Octy vRS standard apart from an APR R1 DV 2002 1.4 Tdi Polo My Pedal Pedals: 2008 Gary Fisher Hookooekoo, 2008 Genesis io Singlespeed 2003 Kona Lavadome Single speed goodness

29-04-2004, 19:43	#2
DaveU VIP Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: South, then East a little bit. Posts: 2,455 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	std Octy stands no real chance against a 330. <quickly checks to make sure he has a vRS> and no your Octy is not gay __________________ Dave Dave's new runaround ^ The Beast: 2001-2007 (now re-homed). 5 1/2 years of frightening the living daylights out of other road users and ashaming various high end cars.

29-04-2004, 19:44	#3
ScoobyChris Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Andover Posts: 18,194 Thanks: 15 Thanked 335 Times in 289 Posts	Once on the move, the 330d is a very fast car, it's the torque (410 Nm!!!), don't you know Chris __________________ Holding up the traffic in a little Italian..........

29-04-2004, 19:47	#4
monkeychild Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: North Yorks Posts: 3,018 Thanks: 5 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Phew cheers What's that I hear Ja Ja Jab Jabb ahhh Jabbasport __________________ My Brum Brums: 2002 Silver MKI Octy vRS standard apart from an APR R1 DV 2002 1.4 Tdi Polo My Pedal Pedals: 2008 Gary Fisher Hookooekoo, 2008 Genesis io Singlespeed 2003 Kona Lavadome Single speed goodness

29-04-2004, 20:09	#5
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,080 Images: 5 Thanks: 76 Thanked 347 Times in 290 Posts	410Nm... that all? Only 17 more than me... mental note: engine mounts.... __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

29-04-2004, 20:12	#6
Quinten Crossdresser Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: fast lane Posts: 10,030 Thanks: 24 Thanked 41 Times in 38 Posts	So what does a 530 put out then? __________________ Awooga!!!

29-04-2004, 20:29	#7
pbirkett Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,873 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hmm, whats this. An Octy RS getting slayed by a car the Fabia RS beats from 30-70 by 0.3 seconds (Autocar). Hang your heads in shame

29-04-2004, 21:51	#10
ScoobyChris Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Andover Posts: 18,194 Thanks: 15 Thanked 335 Times in 289 Posts	Think it depends if it's in the SE or Sport trim. More info found at www.bmw.co.uk - I can't bring myself to look at the site twice in one day Chris __________________ Holding up the traffic in a little Italian..........

29-04-2004, 22:41	#12
MonkeyHanger Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Anywhere but here Posts: 8,779 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Who cares anyway, its a BMW Go to Jabba and the problem is solved

29-04-2004, 22:52	#13
Quinten Crossdresser Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: fast lane Posts: 10,030 Thanks: 24 Thanked 41 Times in 38 Posts	Reason I asked is cos I was keeping up with one who was desperate trying to outrun me. Maybe he wasn't trying... __________________ Awooga!!!

29-04-2004, 22:57	#14
MonkeyHanger Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Anywhere but here Posts: 8,779 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Q, i kept pace with a 330D pre-jabba too. 0-60 isn't everything

29-04-2004, 22:58	#15
Quinten Crossdresser Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: fast lane Posts: 10,030 Thanks: 24 Thanked 41 Times in 38 Posts	Ha! So he was trying.... __________________ Awooga!!!

29-04-2004, 23:36	#16
Huck Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NW England Posts: 2,276 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	330d's................ hmm, mixed feelings about these, speaking as a previous owner (in between my two Octy RS's). the old 184bhp ones are good but the manual is definitely faster than the auto. i think a standard RS will keep up with these. the newer 204bhp ones are great and truly rapid and it would be tougher. i was well and truly scalped in my 330d by colin and ian in their remapped octys but at that point i wasn't remapped myself. i had a really **ty superchips remap later but it would have been closer. even remapped it used to run out of puff over 100 and get beaten quite easily eg. saab 9-3 turbo - i honestly think it was a combination of a tight engine, torque sapping autobox and a really crap remap. i totally demoralised a 330d on the m74 last week which was quite good fun! remember though, a lot of the 330d's out there are remapped/boxed too some can be pretty rapid! i think the 530d output is something like 218bhp. it isn't the same as the 330. __________________ Huck B.**

30-04-2004, 08:24	#17
Whitelightning Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Salisbury Posts: 159 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I had a a new 530d in 2002. It did 45mpg, 0-60 in 7 secs and a top speed of 152mph (where mpg lowered to 30 !!) Also there are some mods for the 330d/530d that make it faster than a petrol 330/530 in every range and give it an even more impressive top end. If the Supra went and I was forced to have a sensible car I would get the 330d coupe and chip it. __________________ Whitelighting www.wlnet.co.uk

30-04-2004, 08:28	#18
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,942 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Yep, I like the 530 and 330 ds, also like the Merc diesels. Shame Merc UK don't bring over the AMG c-class coupe, now that would be fun. Can't ever see me having an auto though. Yes I would chip it and probably rebadge as a 320d (i'm sad like that). __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

30-04-2004, 09:13	#19
SkodiRS BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: darkest Hampshire Posts: 8,650 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	Latest 330Ds now have the same output as 530D...218bhp. __________________ Adrian.

30-04-2004, 09:39	#20
Huck Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NW England Posts: 2,276 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	do they?? i thought they had been uprated to 204 only last year? __________________ Huck B.

30-04-2004, 11:45	#21
the_ape Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Warwickshire, Midlands Posts: 221 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Most people in the business rate the 330D as one of the best/fastest point to point cars of the moment. Quite easily slay a porche 911t over distance (more due to the fact the porche has to stop for fuel every 10 mins). But they are very impresive cars. The last one I drove (Nov last year), was definatly quick, sat at just off it's limiter quite happily with the cruise on, wasnt even very load in the cabin! BMW make very impresive chassis and engines (for the most part) just a shame it's a 'bimmer' .... Just my 2p __________________ Ashleigh Skoda Octavia PD140 L&K DSG Estate Skoda Fabia 1.9 PD 130 vRS MR2 AW11 SuperCharger (Now with added water injection!) MR2 AW11 N/A (Project Car, soon to be a 4AGE 20valve 4 cyl) MR2 AW11 N/A SR UK Model. My B Car My Blogsite My F1 Blogsite Feel free to add me to your list, just mention where your from

30-04-2004, 12:18	#22
JoeW Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 47 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Try keeping up with anything in a 68bhp Fabia estate! Especially in Cheshire where everbody drives Mercedes SLKs at the very least... Actually - I'm really enjoying it - the car handles extremely well so I've just stopped braking for roundabouts... Think I've re-discovered the pleasure of ragging a slow car...almost as much fun as my Puma - and it keeps my licence nice and safe...

30-04-2004, 12:57	#23
philc Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Not far from some places, but a long way from others. Posts: 3,366 Thanks: 2 Thanked 24 Times in 23 Posts	Funny isn't it? We're all saying, "like the BMW engineering, couldn't live with the badge." And that's exactly what BMW drivers would say about Skoda's! Phil __________________ "A good diesel, like a good whisky, should be strong, smooth and slightly smokey" <--respectful gap-->

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Quinten Crossdresser Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: fast lane Posts: 10,030 Thanks: 24 Thanked 41 Times in 38 Posts	yrebbons? __________________ Awooga!!!

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