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      04-27-2008, 07:11 AM   #61
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Originally Posted by mikeo View Post
In further discussion with my dealer contact yesterday, one of the main issues of concern with BMW NA are cars with automatic trannys handling 421 ft/lbs and UP. Seems they haven't had much trouble with clutches and manuals.

As an aside has anyone picked up any information on rear sub-frame issues with modded cars? Seems in Europe E9x models with diesels may be damaging rear sub-frames? All that torque I guess.
Hmm, I haven't heard anything about the rear-subframe. There are quite a few folks over here who drag race the cars pretty extensively too.

Steve, yeah. BMW would not void the warranty on the stuff that's actually prone to breaking (electronics, navi, dumb stuff)! I just wouldn't expect them to pony up if anything with the engine or tranny goes wrong.

Personally, I'm not that worried. IMO, if something breaks, that means it's time for a stronger part! :thumbup:
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