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04-27-2010, 08:34 PM | #1 |
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Power Performance Kit 'with FMC'
So I got my car back with the Power Performance Kit installed today
The worksheet says 'with FMC'. So just keep me sane and confirm that I didn't have the big 'Front Mounted Cooler' ?? in my lower intake last week. I was expecting it on the driver's side air duct. Is this something new? I had to drive home on I-95 and it's dark now so didn't get too much time to play but initial impressions are yes it feels about 10% faster, 10% lighter, growls more and generally runs smoother. Gas mileage marginally better . Considering I got it for $1200 (long story), I'm not complaining at all. I will post more in the PPK thread, but seriously, that big lower cooler wasn't there before was it. Apols for the dorky photo, it's dark outside and its the PBR effect. I'll try to take more pics tomorrow. Inside the engine I have the nice 'ACHTUNG Performance Kit installed too :-) |
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edit: the more pics I look at, the more cars I see with the radiator in the lower grille too... confused. Last edited by clausy; 04-27-2010 at 09:31 PM.. |
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04-27-2010, 10:21 PM | #4 |
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I have this kit and as in the diagram by BMW it is in fact on the driver's side brake ducting. So if you guys are hoping for a DINAN CAI or something along those lines, you might want to think again before purchasing this tune. Don't be impatient like me as I got it as soon as it came out three months before DINAN released their intake. Don't get me wrong, I love the PPK, but I would have loved the sound coming from the DINAN kit and benefit of the carbon styling dressing up the engine bay. BMW, what's taking so long for redoing the strut brace for an N54 equipped car!!!
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04-28-2010, 09:58 AM | #5 |
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I seem to remember when it came out it specifcally mentioned an additional oil cooler.
Great price! Care to share your secret? Price is what's holding me back right now. |
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04-28-2010, 12:26 PM | #6 | |
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The FMIC itself is not changed although the piping to it is replaced. The PPK also adds a bigger fan and software to spin it faster. |
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04-28-2010, 12:28 PM | #7 |
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Im really tempted to have the PPK installed. Anyone know how many hours the dealership quotes for an install?
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04-28-2010, 12:56 PM | #8 |
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I think it is 4-4.5h for dealership install. But that doe snot include the software reprogramming that BMW says cannot be billed to warranty work. But...if they install the PPK and then load the software to fix an unrelated issue, then that is covered under warranty.
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04-29-2010, 11:29 AM | #10 |
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My PPK is being installed right now. I have a friend that owns a body shop and I was able to get his parts discount. My dealer matched my buddy's discount. I'm paying:
Power kit $1,146, air duct $146 and install $1,000 Install is probably a little high but those are Beverly Hills costs. |
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04-29-2010, 07:41 PM | #11 |
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Thats a good price. Mine was 'cheap' because the dealer split the cost with me at 'invoice', believe what you want. I'm pretty happy with the install. The regular quote would be $3400 installed, East Coast.
The power upgrade is a nice bump, but not insane. Also, I found the new radiator (behind the drivers side intake where it should be). So the radiator at the bottom of the center intake is what then - the oil cooler? |
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04-29-2010, 08:23 PM | #13 |
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The shop promised my car back today however my install is only the second one they have performed and there is a definite learning curve. The Beverly Hills dealer is owner friendly and I was able to see the work in progress. There are many things that need to be done such as relocating both horns and installing a spacer on the frame to hold the new air duct. There are also a few cable bundles and water hoses. The new fan is actually a new stronger two stage motor. The fan is the same size. The tech was helpful and explained the process. I have 30k miles and was due a full brake job. The tech said he would complete that while the software was downloading. Must be a HUGE program! I was surprised at the small size of the extra cooler. It is about 12in X 6in X 1in. Ill give it hard track day and see how it performs. My Aftermarket shop believes I will need a larger oil cooler. On a side note... they gave me a Z4 as a loaner OMG SUCH an odd vehicle to drive.
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04-30-2010, 12:06 PM | #14 |
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***UPDATE****
Took the shop guys coffee and donuts this morning. The software has been updated, water cooler installed, fan installed. He just has to figure out where to run one more water line. He said BMW instructions r crap. So no two installs will be exactly the same. The tech did promise me it will be finished today. The Z4 is still odd... |
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