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03-18-2010, 06:25 PM | #223 |
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Thank you! And thanks for the new avatar...
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03-18-2010, 06:37 PM | #224 | |
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2. Price Delta between 135i and 335i in germany is 15%. Price delta between 1M (price based on SCOTTs statement 10k more than 135) and M3 is 35%. 3. M3 is an icon - 335i not. But your point is reasonable - even if 135i and 335i are very close performance wise. So ask SCOTT, in case the upcoming 1M has to obey the pecking order. I am definitely NOT a fan of an artificial ranking that is realized by restricting a lower ranked car... |
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03-18-2010, 07:06 PM | #225 | |
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My question to Scott; What does BMW see to be the M1's core competitors? |
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03-18-2010, 07:10 PM | #226 |
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03-18-2010, 07:11 PM | #227 |
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03-19-2010, 04:12 AM | #228 |
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Okay here is your next ten plus. Remember if you want to leave a question please do not debate in this thread just so I can answer your question promptly. I am busy at the moment so I will try to answer as soon as possible. Unfortunately my deadlines are more of a priority.
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I do not know for definite but cars I have seen (protoypes and design concepts) utilise the same specification as the 135i with optional xenon lighting. @ChrisK Quote:
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03-21-2010, 07:55 PM | #235 |
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Scott, Thanks for the info Re: tuning...
Do your comments mean that the BMW Performance options to come in the future will be more aggressive than the current options, or just a wider array of parts? |
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03-22-2010, 04:00 AM | #236 |
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BMW is not tuner-friendly (I agree with the reasons). Is there any possibilty for BMW to offer KW Suspension and Brembo Brakes? Or is it the same story as engine-tuning?
Again thanks for the answers. |
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03-22-2010, 06:58 AM | #237 | |
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Now you make me wonder.... Magnesium block on the N52/N53 was THE innovation when the new NG6 came out. I was a bit frustarted when N54 fell back on a aluminium block - but technically speaking it was obvious that the higher stress in a FI engine demands a more solid block... As I expect noticeable higher boost pressure (from the low 0,6 bar in the N54) in the S55 a switch to Mg/Al block would be unbelievable cool At least I would admire BMW EA/ZS-E-4 guys very much! |
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03-22-2010, 08:22 AM | #238 | |
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1. BMW has their own Performance Susp. now for the 1er. 2. The current 135i has Brembo's and the current BMW Perf. upgrade is also Brembo's. |
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03-22-2010, 09:50 AM | #240 |
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Thanks Scott for the information provided. I am now more convinced that the 1M will indeed be a better option for those seeking a true sports coupe than to chosing the M3 option.
One benefit of this product is it will keep potential customers switching brands to the like of a Porsche Cayman or even TT-RS, but negatively it could also make people downsize from an M3 to this car, a similar experience noticed by Porsche with 911 customers downsizing to the sweeter driving Cayman. |
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03-22-2010, 02:20 PM | #241 |
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Bummer. I was hoping for refreshed headlights a la the 3 series sedan. I think it really updated the look of the car, and the 1 could definitely benefit from having the eyelid to make the headlights look smaller and more aggressive.
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03-22-2010, 02:29 PM | #242 |
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The front fenders (aka the front end) will be wider which will make the headlights look smaller.
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