Transverse engines are just incorrect

@@chrisogrady28 why? If you mean because of handling my old Alfa Romeo sees everyone off on back roads and it's fwd.

@@terryturner4116 I've had two FWD alfas and 2 RWD BMWs, it's not about the outright performance is about the mechanical beauty. Of course a 1200kg 147 is going to out-handle a 1500kg 1 series but all else being equal longitudinal RWD allows you to mount the engine lower and further back, amd higher powertrain efficiency. There's a lot of ugly emgineering that goes into FWD, the power leaves the engine to one side and has to be wrangled unsymettrically to the wheels, it requires a lot of weird joints and driveshafts to get it to work. In the end you get the front wheels needong to be really far back, a shorter wheelbase than ideal, big front overhang (unless you use a tiny engine). It's just mechanically 'correct' to make a 4 wheeled, front engined vehicle, rear wheel drive. The best layout is longitudinal mid engine RWD but a 2 seat supercar layout is impractical for most cars

@@chrisogrady28 I see your point from an engineering perspective, I watched the No27 video where Jack's 147 GTA went up against Jay's 130i and the BMW works better overall and the GTA is flawed while Fiat made the 20v engine work pretty well in the Stilo Abarth and Coupe where as the GTA is a rodeo bull. The 147's shape would have lent itself to being rwd both the 147 and 1 series are a similar overall shape and the 147 actually has small rear area and loads of room I the engine bay.

I’ve got a 2008 e82 135i. Haven’t driven many cars but I do know they opted to keep the hydraulic rack for packaging purposes but it is a great car to steer too. As for the ride, I actually quite like the balance (all of these cars have M sport pack standard). Not nearly as harsh as my old BRZ yet still hooks up nicely in the corners.

Please if you don’t mind why type of lsd did you fit and who did it for you. I own an e86 Z4 with the same N52 engine and I am considering an lsd. Thanks.

@@MrRoyck10 I went for the Blackline one for cost. I have a mechanic in Shropshire UK who did the work for me.

All BMWs do it... 2016 F31 does it 01 E46 does it

@@Asgard2693 I cant see how the E46 had condensation in the headlights as the headlight assembly wasn't sealed you can take the headlight assembly apart without any tools, just by removing some plastic clips & from experience from owning a E46 "they don't fog up!"

@@malp6280 got my auto to standard conversion 2003 M package bumpers .. Traction control and the rest disabled .. full manual experience .. did all the rust rockers bushings .. etc .. like brand new true rear wheel drive car E46 GREAT VALUE GREAT DRIVING EXPERIENCE.

@@malp6280 Yes they do, granted nowhere near as often as the newer cars but they do, the preface lift (mine) you can open the headlight the facelifts are sealed units. All it takes is a little bit of water to get in perished seals ect. I swapped my halogen headlights for OEM xenons since then the condensation has improved but if it's really cold and really damp. They fog up. And yes I replaced all the seals when I did the headlights it cost me a small fortune on new lenses new seals new DS2 bulbs.

@@Asgard2693 2001 - 2004share the exact same headlights & they are certainly not sealed my god I then look at your channel & find computer games!!! kid when you learn to drive maybe.. unfortunately sorry E46 BMW don't have sealed lights & the facelift has a slight redesign however they are still not a sealed unit!! note this facelift was 2002 I'd a E46 2004 M-sport estate I think I'd notice especially since I worked on my headlights & converted them to full HID!!!

me too

Same for me, great choice.

This is not the E46 platform though...

@@soundseeker63 correct

E46 are starting to get too old and slow for these days

BHP isn't relevant here! Torque is & that comes in low down, you revving it out high your actually doing nothing & many 6cylinder bmw's do this ie rev out high but stop pulling "however they sound nice"

@@malp6280 True. But it also depends on the torque curve and gear ratios. Max acceleration comes from shifting when the wheel torque of the gear you are in at a given rpm would be less than the wheel torque of the next gear at whatever rpm you would start at in the next gear (which depends on your rpm shift point in the previous gear). Which of course depends on those gear ratios (the percentage difference between the 2 being shifted between) and the torque curve. Reminder, that the wheel torque is dependent on the specific gear ratio also; And is not the same as the engine torque and not the same for each gear at a given rpm. In most cars that means revving it to redline, even if the engine torque drops off a bit before redline. Because you’ll still have more torque at the wheels in the lower gear at the higher rpm than in the higher gear at a lower rpm, due to the difference in gear ratios. Better job explaining here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sMBypMVhv7C3p4k.html

@@shannoncrawford7212 Kid I'm qualified in mechanical & electrical engineering & have equally been driving for many years having multiple cars along the way, I know how torque operates, how cars deliver such & when to change gears.. point of this.. revving a car to max RPM doesn't do anything as you've past the peak torque value, ie your making alot of noise, wasting fuel & nothing more BMW's do this throughout there model ranges, as do most/all cars

@@malp6280 Thanks Gramps. Engineering problem for you. BTW; I’m 43, have a degree in mechanical engineering also, have also owned many cars and motorcycles in my life, and like to drive them like I stole them (preferably on back country curvy roads). Car (engine) produces 130 ft-lbs of torque between 6200 and 7800 rpms (which is max torque) and drops from 130 to 110 between 7800 and 8800 (redline). 3rd gear ratio is 1.481 4th gear ratio is 1.161 If you shift at redline in 3rd gear, what rpm will you start at in 4th gear? A: 8800(1.161)/1.481 = 6900 How much wheel torque are you producing in 3rd gear at 8800 rpm? A: 110(1.481) = 163 ft-lbs How much wheel torque are you producing in 4th gear at 6900 rpm (the starting 4th gear rpm when shifting from redline in 3rd gear); and consequently is also the maximum wheel torque that can be achieved anywhere in 4th gear? A: 130(1.161) = 151 ft-lbs I understand that the difference is low enough that you may not be perceiving a huge variation in felt acceleration by running this car to redline. And that the car feels like it is running out of steam between 7800 and 8800 rpm because the engine torque is dropping. But even so at its “low” point at 8800 rpm it is still producing more wheel torque in 3rd gear than when at peak engine torque in 4th gear. And that if your goal is fuel economy, less noise/drama, and a smooth drive/ride, you can shift sooner and get close to the same feeling of acceleration. But if max possible acceleration is your goal then shifting at redline achieves that. And there are vehicles (based on the engine torque curve and gear ratios) that do accelerate faster when shifting prior to redline. But the vast majority of production road vehicles accelerate the fastest possible when shifting at redline. My modded Yamaha MT-10 achieves max engine torque between 7500 and 9500 rpm, with a redline near 12,000. If only engine torque mattered for acceleration and gear ratios were irrelevant, then I should be able to shift at 9000 rpm in all gears and be at max acceleration (roughly, haven’t done the calculation to see what rpm it drops to with each gear shift based on gear ratio differences). Granted that’s still accelerating hard, but if I’m trying to pass a string of 3 or 4 cars in a limited space, I make damn sure I’m up in the rev range (correct gear) and whack the throttle shifting at redline. Usually if I start at around 50 mph, I am going 130-140+ mph in a few seconds as I’m getting around the lead car.

@@shannoncrawford7212 kid, I've more chances then being 90 then you have being over 22!! "at best" Theirs not a single bike Nor car that requires anyone to be at redline & apparently have maximum torque as maximum torque comes in well before redline in 99.99999% of more vehicles. your then going on about bikes!! I'm not interested & their drive is completely different including power to weight, drive train loss etc.. that's also including lacking the addition of a several kg flywheel, which is also why bikes rev alot freely & also adds to why they rev much higher. no car not even a bike requires to be high in the rev range to achieve there full power band!! anyway.. other then the rubbish, glory seeking I drive 9k RPM for full power well all your doing is wasting fuel especially in a car when the power band is long since spent... for fuel economy changing early & keeping rev low & overall speed down gives the best fuel economy.. also driving around 60-65 sees the general best peak speed for the manufacturers fuel economy figures ie giving best mpg also noting you seemingly move off topic, from cars to bikes..... "enough said!"

Excellent pun

3.0 quattro has absolutely 0 communication from the steering wheel, completely numb

yeah I've got hydraulic steering in mine. Having grown up in eco kia cee'ds and fiestas with very light electronic steering, the tight hydro steering in these cars is amazing! Feel so connected, and the chunky steering wheel just extends that feeling

Was your 130i slow? Which car did you got after that?

I did the same, bought an m135i, then a m140i, the a second m140i and now I am trying to get a 130i along my m140i ❤ they are far from slow and awesome car, old days feelings that I am sure we will miss in 20 years...

You are damn right, that engine loves to Rev and it’s very responsive, JayEmm has made his mind up to sell it, seems like he is looking to justify it.

@@MrRoyck10 He could be in need of some new vanos solenoids

Me too. I think it’s a great engine which doesn’t really get going until higher in the rev range. It’s no M engine, but it doesn’t have the associated costs.

Every BMW I've ever owned (except the diesels) does it's best work above 4000rpm. Considering this engine is supposed to make peak power at about 6500rpm I couldn't understand his comment, maybe it needs some work doing?

@@soundseeker63 Yep more than likely needs new vanos solenoids

how many miles?

Yup, I bought an AGM battery for my other half’s 1258 for £98 posted and coded it myself. Balls to paying what Jay did.

Hi. Check the sensor seal/gasket for autovwipers, sometimes it goes bad or the workshop changing windscreen forgets putting in the proper one, which can lead to slow wiping. Aircon might also be sensor or flap error, depending on what you are looking for.

Same feeling with the wipers on all my BMWs in the past 10 years. About 8 different models. I think its a factory thing🤷🏼‍♂️ Though never heard it from anyone else...😅

Mine's the opposite way round. It only has to be spitting and the auto wipers go like the clappers. I just leave it turned off, never been a fan of it tbh.

@@mini1293blue Didn’t know that was a thing, I’ll check it out!

@@crazehayes1 Could also be because of a bad seal close to the sensor. It is very sensitive, and important to mount correctly. Many workshops dont.

You can get an OE BMW one for £165 delivered from the right dealer. I paid £98 for one via Tayna and registered it to the car myself with Carly.

I thought you only need AGM if the car has stop/start? My e91 pre LCI 330i has run on a standard Varta Blue since 2016 with no issues. That having said I bought an 096 Yuasa AGM last year for the VW for only £120 from GSF and changed myself, so yeah, 250 seems very steep...

@@ml9052 our 125i doesn’t have stop / start but came from the factory with an AGM battery as did my E90 330 that which was older again. They can run on a normal battery if you so wish, you just need to tell the car that with something like Carly.

@@samcourt6228 Tanya are who i normally buy my batteries from, great service and prices.

@@samcourt6228 interesting... We've had a VW in the family with SS since new that only come with EFB batteries despite claiming to have brake energy regen, yet the BMWs get fancy agms without SS. I might go for an EFB come next change as I prefer a bit more battery power just in case, although AGM seems a bit excessive for non SS applications.

Nope I revved mine at every opportunity. Looked after with premium petrol and regular servicing etc. Of course

You can buy directly an android unit, very good quality and performance, way better screen and also touch Keeps the idrive app + it adds android auto/carplay/Google etc

330ci clubsport?

@@davecom3 yep 👍

@@themanipulator1 after driving both the 130 and the 330ci I can tell you the 330ci is a better car in just about every way!

@@davecom3 that's really interesting

Absolutely! I keep getting asked for a review of one

This was a hesitation of mine buying a 130i coming from a car with a cable throttle that was nice and responsive. However to my surprise despite the electronic throttle in my 130i is pretty responsive. I don't notice any delay.

@@ArmadaAsesino That's good to know and I'm glad you're having a better experience.

This one has been modified in that department.

I was quoted £423 for the full major service on my other half’s 125i from my local Sytner when it was in for a recall recently. That included the discount for the age of the car.

In red they look hella sexy specially black rims

Correct. I have a 2007 130i manual 3dr motorsport edition which was personally imported many years back. Carbon schwarz over Boston lemon yellow leather. Will be for sale at some stage in Sydney.

You're not wrong, it is a tricky devil

@@JayEmmOnCars I've just spent £1100 on fixing the gear box on my 120i. If it starts popping out of 1st or 2nd then you've got an expensive problem. Common issue supposedly.

It's more than likely the CDV (clutch delay valve). Supposedly there to "reduce driveline shock". Lots of owners delete the valve and it feels just like any other manual to drive.

No need to pay that kind of money. I was quoted £165 delivered by one BMW dealer for my other half’s 125i. I paid £98 for one from Tayna. It’s registering ratter than coding which can be done with Carly.

I’ve been driving BMW’s for the last 13 winters Never had problem . As long as you have good set of winter tires it’s fantastic and so fun

Yup. Mine would get stuck on the flat, on a single snow flake! Then I bought winter tyres and drove it in snow up steep hills at will. Unstoppable.

@@DontPanicDear I am living in norway. I put pirelli p zero ice on my e87 and it helped, but it’s all relative! Short wheelbase, light car, rear wheel drive.....

@@projecthowto it’s all fun until they can’t get up an icy hill (with the best spiked winter tyres money can buy) and your friends golf has no issue!

@@alexandervoake745 I used Pirelli SottoZerro2 in the UK. As long as the snow was below the front bumper, I was fine 😀 We never really have snow long enough for it to get truly packed down and icy though. I still miss mine!

The auto doesn’t suit the N52 as much as the manual. I much prefer the manual to the auto I had in my old 330i.

@@samcourt6228 Great car the 330i & still very reasonable price. I’m tempted by them if I can’t find a decent 130i

@@iantownsend500 I missed out on what looked like a cracking car just after Christmas (needed a bit if bodywork sorting due to lacquer peel) but it had a big spec (front and rear PCD, the all elusive xenons, cruise etc). In the end I lost patience trying to find one, so ended up with a 125i which with a simple remap will be the same power.

@@samcourt6228 Same I’ve been watching one on Autotrader. A 55 plate 46,000 miles & its manual. Was up for £10,900 it’s now sold dammit

That was an M135i

The Carly is a Bluetooth reader with app. I use the torque pro app and my car is a 2007 so not many new features. I think the Carly has more functions but that'll only benefit you if your car is fairly new. Folding mirrors, one press lock etc but my car doesn't have those.

Just how don’t people like this car, I don’t understand.. It looks so sexy

Since the last video? Filmed five minutes earlier

@@JayEmmOnCars 5 mins more than enough to pop them off 🤣

It's the packaging of it which is the issue. As mentioned in the video same exterior dimensions as a Golf, but much less room

hahaha