wow

premedsoccergod · 05-31-2009, 12:30 PM

look at this:

http://www.bmwtuningmag.com/hartge-r...-125i-or-135i/

adk749 · 05-31-2009, 12:45 PM

Wow! Sooooo nice. Any details on how to get our hands on this?

premedsoccergod · 05-31-2009, 12:51 PM

here are some more links:

http://www.zercustoms.com/news/HARTGE-BMW-135i.html

http://www.egmcartech.com/2008/09/22...ed-of-174-mph/

1013mm · 05-31-2009, 01:02 PM

too bad its a quad, and thats been out for some time now.

jibaholic101 · 05-31-2009, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jzhang

too bad its a quad, and thats been out for some time now.

why? quads are sooo

adk749 · 05-31-2009, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jibaholic101

why? quads are sooo

Agreed

1013mm · 05-31-2009, 01:30 PM

because the quad systems out there for the 1 arent really quads

jibaholic101 · 05-31-2009, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by adk749

Agreed

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Originally Posted by jzhang

because the quad systems out there for the 1 arent really quads

it is the best that we can do. i mean my 335i has a quad exhaust why shouldnt my 1?!?!

esses · 05-31-2009, 01:40 PM

Looks good, very M3ish. Too bad its a fake quad that adds useless pounds and unnecessary restriction. I also wonder if the gaps are real, and if they are, if they allow enough airflow that the diffuser wont cause problems at high speed like the stock one.

I am still hoping someone offers a functional alternative to the BMW performance version...

Endre · 05-31-2009, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by esses

Looks good, very M3ish. Too bad its a fake quad that adds useless pounds and unnecessary restriction. I also wonder if the gaps are real, and if they are, if they allow enough airflow that the diffuser wont cause problems at high speed like the stock one.

I am still hoping someone offers a functional alternative to the BMW performance version...

So the stock one causes problems at high speed? Thats new to me...

rcracer_tx · 05-31-2009, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Endre

So the stock one causes problems at high speed? Thats new to me...

I've maxed my car out several times and besides the piss poor stock suspension and runshit tires theirs no problems...

jeremyc74 · 05-31-2009, 04:14 PM

I don't know guys....looks a little ricey to me. The quad exhaust isn't doing anything for performance, and for a deffuser to actually do any good, there needs to be an airflow path from under the car (the whole point of the fins is to straighten out the airflow coming under the car and reduce turbulents behind you). This doesn't seem to allow that.

Upgrade+ · 05-31-2009, 04:26 PM

Yes, agreed. Old news. A bit too much for me. Needs to flow with the bodyline better.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jzhang

too bad its a quad, and thats been out for some time now.

Excitmnt94 · 06-01-2009, 09:33 AM

yeah...does look fairly M-esq. however the more i look at it, i must agree that the quads do not help performance and i am not really a fan of doing something to a vehicle that will hurt performance (added weight and more restriction), cost me more money, and merely look good.

stock ftw

Mark M · 06-01-2009, 09:53 AM

Not really a fan of that look. Just seems all glamour with no muscle. As someone else has said, it seems to add needless weight and potential for restriction.

Besides, most real 1addicts will look at a car with that mod and know it is not a true quad exhaust system. To me it is kind of like putting an M badge on a non-M car. Sure it may fool the non-believers......but to the die hard enthusiasts they know it is all show and no go.

CoolToolGuy · 06-01-2009, 10:10 AM

Gee, imagine me agreeing with Jeremy on something. . .

For me (YMMV), duals or quads are for separate banks of cylinders. Technically, the N54 qualifies, if one exhaust comes from each turbo - but I haven't seen such a configuration yet.

Technically, the 135 comes with duals (tips), but I still count it as a single exhaust. Besides, I get a charge out of realizing that if someone criticizes my car for the single I can probably show them my taillights even with a single exhaust.

Have Fun,
Rick

rcracer_tx · 06-01-2009, 11:05 AM

Never been big on centered quads.... I put the quads on the sock diffuser by cutting the other side. Looks much better imho

McReary · 06-01-2009, 01:06 PM

ricey. would go perfectly with a pagani zonda quad exhaust, where each pipe will spew outa each pie of the roundel. The roundel will have to be at least.. 2x its size.

esses · 06-01-2009, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by rcracer_tx

I've maxed my car out several times and besides the piss poor stock suspension and runshit tires theirs no problems...

Yeah, at high speeds (read: limiter removed) the stock diffuser flexes outward. Is it going to slow you down or make you fly? Probably nothing noticeable, but it is happening. Is it going to matter to 99.99% of 1 drivers? Nope.

But, there is a reason the performance version is cut with mesh inserts, as seen in this photo from United BMW's website: http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogID=6218

ZedClever · 06-02-2009, 10:18 AM

For me it's too busy/ricer/doesnt match some how.

Simon_135i · 06-02-2009, 10:37 AM

I like it... Then again I have a CF spoiler and a CF mirror which pretty much DO absolutely nothing in terms of performance. Funny thing is, a honda accord down the street have the same set, CF spoiler & CF Mirror... I guess my 1 is riced out.... lol

Garduna · 06-02-2009, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by rcracer_tx

I've maxed my car out several times and besides the piss poor stock suspension and runshit tires theirs no problems...

Ya, those runcraps really lessen the enjoyment out of the feeling I get when I ride my car

When I'm done with em, new rims and tires for sure.

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1013mm aka 1013MM 1249 Rep 9,545 Posts Drives: pokingly flush Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles / HK iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 135i [8.26]	because the quad systems out there for the 1 arent really quads __________________ -John Project YOSHI Sale Thread
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esses • 19 Rep 709 Posts Drives: like I stole it. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (1)	Looks good, very M3ish. Too bad its a fake quad that adds useless pounds and unnecessary restriction. I also wonder if the gaps are real, and if they are, if they allow enough airflow that the diffuser wont cause problems at high speed like the stock one. I am still hoping someone offers a functional alternative to the BMW performance version... __________________
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jeremyc74 Banned 76 Rep 5,970 Posts Drives: '08 135i Montego/Terra Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Evansville, IN iTrader: (0)	I don't know guys....looks a little ricey to me. The quad exhaust isn't doing anything for performance, and for a deffuser to actually do any good, there needs to be an airflow path from under the car (the whole point of the fins is to straighten out the airflow coming under the car and reduce turbulents behind you). This doesn't seem to allow that.
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Excitmnt94 Detailer & Fitness Freak 23 Rep 514 Posts Drives: '09 135i ///M Sport Coupe Join Date: May 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	yeah...does look fairly M-esq. however the more i look at it, i must agree that the quads do not help performance and i am not really a fan of doing something to a vehicle that will hurt performance (added weight and more restriction), cost me more money, and merely look good. stock ftw __________________ 135i coupe...Alpine White // Glacier Silver Aluminum Trim // Heated Coral Red Leather Seats // M-Sport Package // I-pod // PDC // 6-Speed Manual
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Mark M Major 240 Rep 1,288 Posts Drives: E30M3 E83X3 E90335D Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lancaster, PA iTrader: (0)	Not really a fan of that look. Just seems all glamour with no muscle. As someone else has said, it seems to add needless weight and potential for restriction. Besides, most real 1addicts will look at a car with that mod and know it is not a true quad exhaust system. To me it is kind of like putting an M badge on a non-M car. Sure it may fool the non-believers......but to the die hard enthusiasts they know it is all show and no go.
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CoolToolGuy 1er Happy Camper! 27 Rep 474 Posts Drives: '09 135i,'07 X3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maryland USA iTrader: (0)	Gee, imagine me agreeing with Jeremy on something. . . For me (YMMV), duals or quads are for separate banks of cylinders. Technically, the N54 qualifies, if one exhaust comes from each turbo - but I haven't seen such a configuration yet. Technically, the 135 comes with duals (tips), but I still count it as a single exhaust. Besides, I get a charge out of realizing that if someone criticizes my car for the single I can probably show them my taillights even with a single exhaust. Have Fun, Rick __________________ 2009 135i (E82) Space Gray; Gray Leather; Steptronic w/paddles; Premium; Sport; CA - Dinan: Stage 2 ECU; Cold Air Intake; Oil Cooler; Susp. bushings; Strut Brace. - BMWPerf: Suspension; rotors front & rear; exhaust; grilles; sideskirts; trunk spoiler. BMW 261M wheels w/Sumitomo HTR ZIII. - Quaife: LSD. - Custom Graphics. 2007 X3 - 2002 Pontiac Montana
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rcracer_tx Banned 55 Rep 2,013 Posts Drives: BSM 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Never been big on centered quads.... I put the quads on the sock diffuser by cutting the other side. Looks much better imho
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McReary Private First Class 11 Rep 169 Posts Drives: 2008 AW 128i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (1)	ricey. would go perfectly with a pagani zonda quad exhaust, where each pipe will spew outa each pie of the roundel. The roundel will have to be at least.. 2x its size.
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ZedClever Private First Class 4 Rep 109 Posts Drives: 09 135i space grey/black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	For me it's too busy/ricer/doesnt match some how.
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Simon_135i Collecting dust! 55 Rep 2,009 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 E82/135i [0.00]	I like it... Then again I have a CF spoiler and a CF mirror which pretty much DO absolutely nothing in terms of performance. Funny thing is, a honda accord down the street have the same set, CF spoiler & CF Mirror... I guess my 1 is riced out.... lol
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