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      10-17-2012, 04:26 AM   #1
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My DMS 1M reviewed in BMW Car Mag!

Back in August I was contacted by a car photographer and reviewer to ask if I would be happy for my 1M to feature in BMW Car magazine. Of course I accepted we met up on the 28th August to carry out the shoot.

Fast forward to this morning, when I wandered into WHSmith to see the November issue of the magazine on the shelves and my little 1M on the front cover

I’m not going to spoil the article for anyone who wants to read it, but some stand-out quotes really made me smile:

“What’s not is doubt is the way this DMS-tuned 1M goes down the road; “fast” seems an inadequate way to describe a car that would take on a Ferrari 360 (or just about any other Noughties performance car you care to mention) in a straight line”.

“…where the performance of the standard 1M ebbs away into merely impressive, this DMS tuned car continues gathering speed unabated”.

“It’s fourth gear though that really nails this car’s performance to the board under the title “supercar” though with simply no let-up in urge..”

“It’s one of the finest 1M’s we’ve seen yet”.

Below are some photos from the shoot, which came out really well (thanks to Steve Hall the reviewer and photographer!).













Many thanks to Steve and BMW Car magazine for the feature
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      10-17-2012, 05:19 AM   #2
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One last photo that I forgot to upload

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      10-17-2012, 05:56 AM   #3
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Very nice! Love the photos.will have to go get a copy later today.
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      10-17-2012, 06:29 AM   #4
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Awesome photos there. really love the rim colour
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      10-17-2012, 12:36 PM   #5
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      10-17-2012, 12:39 PM   #6
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Nice work.

Can you pls remind us of modifications you've got? Your suspension looks stock?
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      10-17-2012, 03:23 PM   #7
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Congrats!!!
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      10-17-2012, 07:52 PM   #8
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Very Nice!

Love the rim color too. What color is it? Would you have the color code?
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      10-18-2012, 03:02 AM   #9
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what exactly did you do to the wheels??????? they look amazing!
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      10-18-2012, 03:27 AM   #10
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Very nice! Love the photos.will have to go get a copy later today.
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Nice work.

Can you pls remind us of modifications you've got? Your suspension looks stock?
Performance mods? It's just a remap (DMS Automotive), a Forge Intercooler and the N55 Mid-Pipes.

Cosmetic Mods, there are a number.

- Blackline rear lights
- BMW Performance Carbon Spolier
- BMW Performance Pedals
- BMW Performance Alcantara Steering Wheel
- LUX Angel Eyes

- The wheels, M badge, side indicator repeaters and central console have all been colour changed.

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Very Nice!

Love the rim color too. What color is it? Would you have the color code?
It's the official "Audi Matt Titanium" that comes with the Audi RS4. Any reputable wheel refurb company would be able to get the colour if you tell them that it's Audi Matt Titanium

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what exactly did you do to the wheels??????? they look amazing!
See above
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      10-18-2012, 04:06 AM   #11
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Chris, great job, out to get the mag today. Looking forward to a good read this weekend.
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      10-18-2012, 08:21 AM   #12
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That last photo is great! Also, nice views of the CF spoiler, which I've been debating. After this, there is no debate any more. Here comes Santa Claus...
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      10-18-2012, 02:57 PM   #13
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That last photo is great! Also, nice views of the CF spoiler, which I've been debating. After this, there is no debate any more. Here comes Santa Claus...
I'd highly recommend the spoiler

The quality is just superb and I think it finishes off the rear of the car nicely
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      10-19-2012, 04:42 AM   #14
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It's the official "Audi Matt Titanium" that comes with the Audi RS4. Any reputable wheel refurb company would be able to get the colour if you tell them that it's Audi Matt Titanium
Thank you very much!
I'm looking to have my spare set (just bought one) painted that color
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Thank you very much!
I'm looking to have my spare set (just bought one) painted that color
No worries

Here's a slightly higher resolution photo of the wheels:

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Congrats man. The car looks amazing.

You may have already shared this but what are the numbers you're seeing from the tune?
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Congrats man. The car looks amazing.

You may have already shared this but what are the numbers you're seeing from the tune?
Stock numbers were 349bhp and 402 lb.ft torque

Remap alone was 402bhp and 485 lb.ft torque

Remap + Forge intercooler + N55 mid-pipes was 431bhp and 485 lb.ft torque (it was at 530 lb.ft but they reigned it back).

All figures are at the crank.
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Stock numbers were 349bhp and 402 lb.ft torque

Remap alone was 402bhp and 485 lb.ft torque

Remap + Forge intercooler + N55 mid-pipes was 431bhp and 485 lb.ft torque (it was at 530 lb.ft but they reigned it back).

All figures are at the crank.
You'll be needing bigger brakes chris!
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You'll be needing bigger brakes chris!
Actually the standard brakes feel fine (for road use). I may get some better pads put on though. Want are people going with these days?
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All it needs is CHR 151M which is advertised on the next DVLA auction? Did they say how nice your 1M mats looked

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Seeing as this edition of the magazine isn’t in print now, I thought I’d upload my full review for anyone that was interested




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