The new 125i

[MickyD]

Originally Posted by flinchy

ED: oh boooooooo. there isn't an 'm sport' pack, it's just 'sport' so no ///m sills,

yes there is, see section 4 of the information. even has pictures (though they're rather small)

I like the sound of a 125i M sport, with the bigger brakes, and HK, for about $57ish on the road, though I doubt I'll be getting another BMW next, probably go back to MINI land.

[flinchy]

Originally Posted by MickyD

yes there is, see section 4 of the information. even has pictures (though they're rather small)

I like the sound of a 125i M sport, with the bigger brakes, and HK, for about $57ish on the road, though I doubt I'll be getting another BMW next, probably go back to MINI land.

i only see 'sport' option, which is identical, it just doesn't have m badges?

Originally Posted by BiMou

It will be interesting to see if this detuned N20 engine is otherwise identical to the more powerful 328i/z4 n20 besides software, and if they keep the engine options similar for the 2-series coupe. A 225i with N20 could make a pretty good value option if it could be easily tuned to 180-200kw (flywheel).

2 series? i guess you mean 1? lol

[RaihaX]

Originally Posted by flinchy

2 series? i guess you mean 1? lol

No he meant 2 series, since they are changing the name of the coupe to the 2 series same with the 4 series (3 series coupe).

[MickyD]

Originally Posted by flinchy

i only see 'sport' option, which is identical, it just doesn't have m badges?

look harder.... section4:

[Knightelf]

Wow the price is really affordable - there's gonna be a lot of F20's on the road soon!

[Jeef Beef]

The N20 in 180kw guise is already running 17.4psi...you won't find much more boost out of that small turbo.

[B-Moose]

Originally Posted by Jeef Beef

The N20 in 180kw guise is already running 17.4psi...you won't find much more boost out of that small turbo.

Damn 17 psi... ok already pretty high.

Makes you think, obviously it's different and they're smaller twin turbos, but is our N54 engine (7psi) the most over-engineered/ conservatively tuned turbo engine ever created?!

[flinchy]

Originally Posted by Jeef Beef

The N20 in 180kw guise is already running 17.4psi...you won't find much more boost out of that small turbo.

really? must be running something weird then... 18 pound in most 2.0L engines is 300-400+hp with an exhaust/intake/good tune and such :/

heck, 7psi in a 4g63/3gste and those sort of motors hits 250+hp still

[Jeef Beef]

Originally Posted by BiMou

Damn 17 psi... ok already pretty high.

Makes you think, obviously it's different and they're smaller twin turbos, but is our N54 engine (7psi) the most over-engineered/ conservatively tuned turbo engine ever created?!

Originally Posted by flinchy

really? must be running something weird then... 18 pound in most 2.0L engines is 300-400+hp with an exhaust/intake/good tune and such :/

heck, 7psi in a 4g63/3gste and those sort of motors hits 250+hp still

Here you go, 2 sources

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=477882

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=480204

It seems like the VAG group 2.0TFSI is running the exact same amount of boost. I'm guessing the engine has one tiny ass turbo. Would have to push it past 20psi to get some good gains.

How much boost does a stock Evo run in its 2.0L? I had the impression it was 20psi+ and that equates to 213kw.

[cozza]

Originally Posted by chylld

went from 125i to R, never looked back
(reading this thread does not count)

I miss my 125i every single day. I regret selling it for the R.

[BMW86]

That sucks cozza. For what reasons do you miss the 125i?

[chylld]

Originally Posted by cozza

I miss my 125i every single day. I regret selling it for the R.

the 125i was such a good all-rounder that moving away from it always meant making some compromises. i drove alex's 1er after having the R for a while and the immediate impression is how solid and refined the whole package is.

still, i wouldn't even think about going back, the 1er didn't have the speed to match its looks and the wet weather grip was appalling especially at the rear. when it rains, the difference is i actually want to go out for a drive now

maybe you need to grab one of these new f20's... seems like the perfect car for you? (maybe with a bigger turbo though)

[flinchy]

Originally Posted by Jeef Beef

Here you go, 2 sources

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=477882

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=480204

It seems like the VAG group 2.0TFSI is running the exact same amount of boost. I'm guessing the engine has one tiny ass turbo. Would have to push it past 20psi to get some good gains.

How much boost does a stock Evo run in its 2.0L? I had the impression it was 20psi+ and that equates to 213kw.

apparently it's 15-18psi on the evo for 300+hp factory specs, BUT the factory specs are conservative

another source has the 3SGTE on 7psi for 260hp

[ItsHectic]

I remember there being talk somewhere here about the colored stitching in the new 1 series, I wonder if this is for the coupe aswell because I sat in the new hatch today and they upgraded the leather to dakota!
I asked my Sales rep and he said its only on the hatch and the coupe is staying the same for its whole production cycle.