|
Why do I want a N55?
I am looking for a 135i for a weekend fun and occasional track car. The idea was to throw some M3 bits and coilovers, and go FBO for some power on the street and track. Probably look at about 5k miles per year and I have a lift and can pretty much do all work myself.
Initially I wanted a twin turbo car, because well it is a twin turbo plus 400rwhp on pump gas seems pretty common. I am not worried about the HPFP issues, but I do want something that can be reliable at the track. That is why I expect to have two maps, a max effort street map (400rwhp ish) and a consistent track map (300rwhp ish).
The issue is most of the clean 1 series I see with the options I want are N55. So I know I will be giving up FBO power with a N55, but supposedly they are more reliable? What does that mean? What are the advantages of the N55? Transmission will be 6 speed either way.
Why do I want a N55?
|