haha sometimes they do deserve a good lesson. It seems that a good percent will mad dog you into a race... then they gotta get spanked... and that impressive that the 330 can take them, does the zhf package add power or just bettter cosmetics/braking/suspension

 

The ZHP is (was) a great package - hp up by about 10 and Torque 8 (doesn't seem like much - but its more under the curve throghout) and lightweight flywheel, tighter cams, M3 brakes, short shifter, nice Alcantra/coth seats lowered with stiffer suspension, bigger (18") & wider wheelsand suposedly the tightest steering ratio on any production BMW - its quite good (+ some cosmetic exterior stuff - similar to M3 treatments). Also revs higher (and easily/routinely dips into the red with no problem and no rev or speed limiter...) - its really like a BMW factory tuned 330. It ends up being an awesome car - very sporting and quite quick. 0-60 - 5.6 sec and 14.4 -1/4...OK no stage 3 but pretty impressive really - and the handling really shines. Power and handling particularly notably better then standard 330 of the time - I test drove many back to back and the non-ZHP felt universally slushy and slow in comparison. I also know how to get the most out of the car so I can pretty routinly handle WRXs, G35s (and all manner of Nissan 3.5 cl product...), S2000s, Porsche Boxters, Mustang GTs and really quite a lot (in factI took a [stockI assume] B5S4 once!). And I've kept up with (current gen) M3s (within 1 1/2 car lenghts up through trip digit speeds) and taken (again I'm assuming stock) e36 M3s in it. I imagine the newer G35/37 whatever has an advantage now (slight)...but after having driven one (AWD/auto/sedan) I would take the 330 ZHP any day - it just drives so much sporty and easier - very tossable and quite quick. I still like the S4 better - for a variety of reasons - but its close - AWD for year round full use is a big factor - plus I like the uniqueness of the Avant and the huge power & torque of course. Still I would argue that for many the ZHP would be a better (and more fun) car. I'm also pulling back with the S4 for instance - and though it handles quite well its not as light on its feet as the ZHP. ZHP is really a pretty amazing package - it can easily be pushed (in some ways it is so competent and linear to be boring in comparison to the S4 however...just in comparison...) - it has better road feel and handling (feel) then the S4 - while maintaing ride comfort better as well. Great car - can't say enough positive about it...

 

Awsome to hear that the ZHP is good. Ive always like the e46's. hate the new e90's though. haha

 

Agreed...e90 is just another "old peoples" car! ...wit a second -I am an old person ! (to most of you certainly...)...e46 (particularly ZHP) is much more sporty looking as well as smaller and nimbler - though e90 apparently drives quite well so I'm told - still - too big IMO - and stodgy looking - inside and out.