Looking at 35is as potential next car

stuartinzg said:
A lot of the faults of the car can be easily fixed. Some cheap upgrades like stubby, removing some rear camber, H&R coilovers, Pilot super sport's, BBS alloys (as OEM crack), EBC pads- that will mostly sort the handling/fade.

Basic stage 1 tuning will see just under 400. Stage 2 will see 420+. You can get to 500 without too much pain. The LSD is problematic because you have to replace a lot of parts - it will cost almost £2k, but I think worth it ...

The 35iS is a great car for the money and a real head turner. It won't beat a Cayman around the track, but who cares?

Mine will evolve over the coming years. I will probably get a bigger car to replace my Astra and keep this as a fun project. Not much else ticks all the boxes as this does.
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I like the sound of 400bhp! 8)

However, I've read in more than a few reviews that the chassis struggles to handle 340bhp so another 60bhp would sound too much for it?
How real are the issues reported on the road? (I won't track the car) How does it put its power down on surfaces that isn't bone dry?
 
You have the E diff to stop the wheelspin and to reign in the power... It copes admirably ..

Remember that you are shoving 400bhp through the rear wheels.. It's a lot for a car to cope with..
You can get the car to squirm about under power as the various aids try to stop you throwing into the nearest field, but at the end of the day your right foot is the best power modulator you can get...
 
Hmm..the cabin is noisey Zainster, it has a hollow tinny sound, it does'nt 'feel warm' in there tbh, you really need to try one IMO, it might not be a problem for you but I think you might be surprised at how it sounds for such an expensive car. That said it's sports GT car, not a limo obviously.

Keep us posted on what you do please.
 
zainster said:
stuartinzg said:
A lot of the faults of the car can be easily fixed. Some cheap upgrades like stubby, removing some rear camber, H&R coilovers, Pilot super sport's, BBS alloys (as OEM crack), EBC pads- that will mostly sort the handling/fade.

Basic stage 1 tuning will see just under 400. Stage 2 will see 420+. You can get to 500 without too much pain. The LSD is problematic because you have to replace a lot of parts - it will cost almost £2k, but I think worth it ...

The 35iS is a great car for the money and a real head turner. It won't beat a Cayman around the track, but who cares?

Mine will evolve over the coming years. I will probably get a bigger car to replace my Astra and keep this as a fun project. Not much else ticks all the boxes as this does.
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I like the sound of 400bhp! 8)

However, I've read in more than a few reviews that the chassis struggles to handle 340bhp so another 60bhp would sound too much for it?
How real are the issues reported on the road? (I won't track the car) How does it put its power down on surfaces that isn't bone dry?
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It isn't uncontrollable, it isn't an Audi quattro either. An LSD will make a big difference, otherwise, flat out above 40 mph and it's OK. Get some decent tyres on there, helps a lot.
 
Z4M-2006 said:
You have the E diff to stop the wheelspin and to reign in the power... It copes admirably ..

Remember that you are shoving 400bhp through the rear wheels.. It's a lot for a car to cope with..
You can get the car to squirm about under power as the various aids try to stop you throwing into the nearest field, but at the end of the day your right foot is the best power modulator you can get...
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Hello what is the E diff ? is it where the ABS modulator can pulse the rear caliper when needed ... ?
 
jamesbond said:
Z4M-2006 said:
You have the E diff to stop the wheelspin and to reign in the power... It copes admirably ..

Remember that you are shoving 400bhp through the rear wheels.. It's a lot for a car to cope with..
You can get the car to squirm about under power as the various aids try to stop you throwing into the nearest field, but at the end of the day your right foot is the best power modulator you can get...
Click to expand...


Hello what is the E diff ? is it where the ABS modulator can pulse the rear caliper when needed ... ?
Click to expand...

FYI: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=719012
 
stuartinzg said:
jamesbond said:
Z4M-2006 said:
You have the E diff to stop the wheelspin and to reign in the power... It copes admirably ..

Remember that you are shoving 400bhp through the rear wheels.. It's a lot for a car to cope with..
You can get the car to squirm about under power as the various aids try to stop you throwing into the nearest field, but at the end of the day your right foot is the best power modulator you can get...
Click to expand...


Hello what is the E diff ? is it where the ABS modulator can pulse the rear caliper when needed ... ?
Click to expand...

FYI: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=719012
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Many thanks .. understand now, and the 35is has this as standard ?
 
Likes
Performance. Great fun in Sport and using the Paddles.
Noise. No other Zed sounds like it
DCT. Great fun in Sport and using the Paddles.

Dislikes
Run flat tyres but thinking of changing anyway
Can't think of another two
 
Pro's, Power, Sound, Cabin's such a nice place to be, feels special, Looks

Cons, Crashes through potholes with 19in wheels. But 19in for looks, 18in for comfort, Sound, (if it didn't sound so good I'm sure I could get another 5mpg !!!!!) No decent cup/bottle holders in cabin, only those useless things under the armrest.
 
john-e89 said:
Hmm..the cabin is noisey Zainster, it has a hollow tinny sound, it does'nt 'feel warm' in there tbh, you really need to try one IMO, it might not be a problem for you but I think you might be surprised at how it sounds for such an expensive car. That said it's sports GT car, not a limo obviously.

Keep us posted on what you do please.
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My cabin is a great place to be IMO. No "tinny sound" and snug with Alcantara and leather seats. Only noise I hear is the exhaust and the hi-fi when it's on. Both sound pretty good to me.
 
I am still getting used to the 35is however my 3 are

Likes
1. Noise
2. Power
3. Looks

Dislikes
1. not available as a manual
2. Water dripping in when opening door/ window (but I can live with that :D )
3. DCT taking over too quickly when using paddles (it's like having your mother nag you, "change gear" :rofl: )
 
Obs-Com said:
john-e89 said:
Hmm..the cabin is noisey Zainster, it has a hollow tinny sound, it does'nt 'feel warm' in there tbh, you really need to try one IMO, it might not be a problem for you but I think you might be surprised at how it sounds for such an expensive car. That said it's sports GT car, not a limo obviously.

Keep us posted on what you do please.
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My cabin is a great place to be IMO. No "tinny sound" and snug with Alcantara and leather seats. Only noise I hear is the exhaust and the hi-fi when it's on. Both sound pretty good to me.
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Actually it could be that I only ever have the roof up for the last few hundred yards getting home before putting the car away, it may well be the contrast from being out roof down all the time to the sudden quiet for only a few moments, not having enough time to get used to it, it just sounds quite tinny to me when it goes up, hmmm a run out top up all the time is called for. Either way it's great you're happy with yours obs-com. :thumbsup:
 
Pros:
1: smiles per gallon, in many ways. Very loud cracks from exhaust on upshift(sports +, D), no negative comments, general feel good factor, happy place to be, surrounded by leather and luxury.
2: miles per gallon, for a sports GT car of 340bhp at a push, my average is 30mpg (14000 miles in 6 months )
3: value for money, at 29.7% off list, my car has everything but through loading ( I checked options list ). To find a car with 12 miles on the clock in the colour / interior combination I most wanted. This meant any thoughts of other options simply could not compete.
Cons:
1: potholes make you wince...
2: rain blows in if window down a bit (sneaky fag)
3: some muppet always parks next to you, even on empty car park when you position a good way from entrance.
 
Just seen this on face book. Can't copy link. 3 things you like about this. Price,price,price
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Yes,

I have seen that and had a word with David....He has had to sell in unfortunate circumstances..

Absolute bargain for someone..
 
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