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      11-24-2010, 03:46 PM   #23
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here's the thread that quote originated from






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      11-24-2010, 04:09 PM   #24
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      11-24-2010, 06:57 PM   #25
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Did you see "M3 Adjuster"s review of the 1M// ? I think this might be "telling" from a BMW employee's perspective...

Originally Posted by SlicktopTTZ
Thanks for the review, very detailed!


So while doing the factory tour, there was no mention of modified turbos or an upgraded head or valve-train?


M3 Aduster wrote:

no mention of a change to the turbos.. As far as engine internals... simply tighter tolerances and uprated piston rings... No parts changes... Since I don't own a 135... even though we looked under the hood.... I can't comment on size... It was clear from the employees that the N54 was considered superior to the N55, and it also costs more to build.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=458238


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      11-25-2010, 01:08 PM   #26
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In the case of the 1M, I can see the twin turbo being "superior" in the sense that it was probably easier for the engineers to replicate a naturally aspirated feeling than with a single larger turbo. (Hence the rumors of an upcoming tri-turbo M3 engine)
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      11-26-2010, 12:03 PM   #27
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you guys are funny. OP, both are win. Nuff said.
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      11-27-2010, 10:51 AM   #28
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Also according to shiv, a DCT N55 with just tune is just as quick as full bolt on N54 with tune
I have a full bolt on N54 and my friend has a DCT N55 we've driven each others cars and both agree THIS IS A COMPLETE LIE. Not a mistake because there is no mistaking the difference. just a lie

To the OP which is better? The one I own of course!
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      11-27-2010, 12:36 PM   #29
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I have a full bolt on N54 and my friend has a DCT N55 we've driven each others cars and both agree THIS IS A COMPLETE LIE. Not a mistake because there is no mistaking the difference. just a lie

To the OP which is better? The one I own of course!
Which tune is ur friend running?
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      11-29-2010, 08:43 AM   #30
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They stayed with the n54 for the 335is because of the time frame they were given. They did not have enough time to do R&D on the new engine, hence why they stayed with the n54... But lets not get too much in to this and lets close this thread.

Good point. Is the 1M also slated for a new engine too? There had been a lot of pre-press giving it the N54.....

"Yesterday we got a close look at the new 1M. Yes most of it was covered. However we managed to not only get a glimpse of the color and design but also quite a few more details. Here are a few:


*That is Valencia Metallic Orange (not Inka Orange). I am not a fan of metallic paint and especially metallic orange paint. Yet I have to say I love the look of this color both under the sun and at night.
*The engine is N54 based (we’ll have more on this very soon)
*The 1M will be manual transmission only – the costs were too high to engineer a DCT into such a limited run car
*Yes those are M3 Competition package wheels
*The front air intake is much like the M3’s but even more pronounced on this car (don’t ask how we know this)
*The side skirts are also much like the M3’s in shape (again don’t how we know this!)
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      11-29-2010, 09:41 AM   #31
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Given all the bad press as of late about the n54 I wouldn't be surprised if they did go a different route
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      11-30-2010, 02:12 PM   #32
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Which tune is ur friend running?
He's stock. I later went on to read many people correct this qoute and that is far more agreeable. No man who claims to have knowledge of the 1 series should ever say the stock DCT N55 IS faster than a FBO N54 AT, or MT (even on my stock map I'll prove that wrong time and time again with a 6mt!) Feels faster sure why not. The DCT is amazing and is faster than cars with the same power in AT, even with a little extra weight from the DCT.

However it's all about feel for me and I like to drive with both hands and both feet.
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