Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Thrashing

I think that is the word I want to use. Now that the weather is getting nicer and snow is almost a memory for the year (still might get some next week) I have enjoyed driving the 325 a little more aggressively. Problem is it doesn't drive like the 02 did. I saw a 3-series commercial the other day on TV and at one point an early 320 can be seen easily being throw around a corner with a bit off over-steer. The 02 did this with ease also, even with the little power that it had. The e36 325 so far can only do this on wet roads and that is if the traction control is off. It has to much grip. Maybe it is the wider tires and the better suspension, or maybe it needs more power?

I'll be replacing the spark plugs this week along with the thermostat. While the plugs probably won't do much for the power it might be interesting. Stock this car only had 189hp new. I'll be looking horsepower upgrades in the coming months.