BMW Performance Power Kit

Spartikus · 05-27-2009, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by arrutled

Hurry up BMW!

I'm super curious as well!

Triple DDD · 05-27-2009, 02:52 PM

seems like a rip off to me

BzzzBom · 05-27-2009, 03:31 PM

Seems like it doesn't exist to me. It has been on BMW.com for several months but no one has one and I haven't seen one review.

Mega Man · 05-27-2009, 06:55 PM

Patience, my friend, patience.

Hopefully, it will all be worth the wait.

BzzzBom · 05-27-2009, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mega Man

Patience, my friend, patience.

Hopefully, it will all be worth the wait.

wtf

BMW-driver · 05-28-2009, 03:01 AM

I would really recommend this upgrade. Ofcourse we should wait for some tests. But, it's all BMW, fully idiot prove & warranty. And, like we all know, BMW is does give the 'at least' power numbers(!). All our standard 135i's perform in daily life around the 320/325bhp. I am sure this upgrade will hit the 350bhp.

RMA · 05-28-2009, 03:20 AM

Something I will have to look into after I take delivery of my car.

arrutled · 05-28-2009, 07:16 AM

My thoughts are that This kit plus a turbo-back exhaust will be PLENTY of power for this car. Maybe an intake too if I find it necessary. I will stop at that and move to the suspension. Thoughts?

Si-M240i · 05-28-2009, 07:35 AM

I recon with intake scoops, a better airfilter, a performance exhaust and the BMW tune it will most likely return the best part of 350BHP anyway. Wouldn't harm to have the DDV'd done too

crzy4135i · 05-28-2009, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by arrutled

My thoughts are that This kit plus a turbo-back exhaust will be PLENTY of power for this car. Maybe an intake too if I find it necessary. I will stop at that and move to the suspension. Thoughts?

The more I drive this car the more I believe it needs slightly stiffer suspension such as the performance catalog suspension. It feels too soft up front.

ronnyek · 05-28-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by arrutled

My thoughts are that This kit plus a turbo-back exhaust will be PLENTY of power for this car. Maybe an intake too if I find it necessary. I will stop at that and move to the suspension. Thoughts?

BLASPHEMY.... how can you have plenty or too much power... as impractical as it would be, I'd roll with 1khp if I could daily drive it pleasantly.

ptack · 05-29-2009, 09:51 AM

Sorry guys, but I've waiting for this as well so I asked the dealership when I was in for something and the service manager said it looks like a no-go from Germany.

My suspicion is that they're worried about increasing the HPFP fail rate, a recall of which would be hugely expensive. Even if there is no hard evidence linking the 2 issues, management could say the risks might be 1000x the value of the benefit to the company.

I hope this is wrong and a price announcemnet is in the works.

Add1ct · 05-29-2009, 10:17 AM

the above seems the most likely to be honest, because it's been so long now with no updates

bmwzone · 05-29-2009, 10:53 AM

The car is fine power-wise - heck unreal - tires are the weak spot. Like others mention suspension could be upgraded but stock is fine for street. This is the perfect car for me with a stick no idrive etc.

mwerks seems to agree: http://www.mwerks.com/artman2/publis...m_wrapup.shtml

Did just get my letter from BMW on the upgraded warranty for the fuel pump.

Spartikus · 05-29-2009, 11:15 AM

This is starting to become very disheartening. I say we wait it out a little bit longer. I dont understand why its so difficult to engineer an engine piece that wont fail.

arrutled · 05-29-2009, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ptack

Sorry guys, but I've waiting for this as well so I asked the dealership when I was in for something and the service manager said it looks like a no-go from Germany.

My suspicion is that they're worried about increasing the HPFP fail rate, a recall of which would be hugely expensive. Even if there is no hard evidence linking the 2 issues, management could say the risks might be 1000x the value of the benefit to the company.

I hope this is wrong and a price announcemnet is in the works.

This cannot be true! Or else they would not be selling the 7 series with this motor and 326 hp. I will absolutely not believe your silly service manager.

S54dan · 05-29-2009, 12:46 PM

I talked to BMW's performance line manager the other day and he said it's coming, just be patient!

matt · 05-29-2009, 01:24 PM

like someone mentioned, it will be end of juli.

i hope that sh. kicks ass

tyler9595 · 05-30-2009, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan@UnitedBMW

I talked to BMW's performance line manager the other day and he said it's coming, just be patient!

sweet! I assume this will be a dealer installed option only?

I'm hoping to order a 2010 in Sept or Oct and I definately want this and the perf suspension and exhaust. I've gotta think that the stock car with zmp and those 3 dealer options will be bitchen.

arrutled · 05-30-2009, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan@UnitedBMW

I talked to BMW's performance line manager the other day and he said it's coming, just be patient!

Yes!

jmunro · 05-30-2009, 09:54 AM

Dan how about being able to buy the additional water cooler and upgraded fan separately?

CoolToolGuy · 05-30-2009, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by jmunro

Dan how about being able to buy the additional water cooler and upgraded fan separately?

+1

05-27-2009, 02:52 PM	#244
Triple DDD Enlisted Member 0 Rep 32 Posts Drives: pick 'em up truck Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: P'cola iTrader: (0)	seems like a rip off to me
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05-27-2009, 03:31 PM	#245
BzzzBom Major 93 Rep 1,216 Posts Drives: 05 R53 MINI / 09 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Seems like it doesn't exist to me. It has been on BMW.com for several months but no one has one and I haven't seen one review.
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05-27-2009, 06:55 PM	#246
Mega Man エアーマンが倒せない 278 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	Patience, my friend, patience. Hopefully, it will all be worth the wait. __________________ 1ADDICT \| Black Shadowline Grills \| KW V2 \| CP-E Tow-Hook Plate \| CP-E Catback Exhaust \| Tow-Hook \| Evolution Racewerks Intercooler \| ER Charge Pipe \| HKS SQV IV \| ER Intercooler Shroud \| BMS Oil Catch Can \| COBB Access Port \| APEX ARC-8 \| EAS OE Performance Brake Upgrade \| SLeK Carbon Fiber Hood \|
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05-28-2009, 03:01 AM	#248
BMW-driver Drive carefully :) 6 Rep 322 Posts Drives: 1M Valencia Orange Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Leeuwarden iTrader: (0)	I would really recommend this upgrade. Ofcourse we should wait for some tests. But, it's all BMW, fully idiot prove & warranty. And, like we all know, BMW is does give the 'at least' power numbers(!). All our standard 135i's perform in daily life around the 320/325bhp. I am sure this upgrade will hit the 350bhp.
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05-28-2009, 03:20 AM	#249
RMA Major 38 Rep 1,015 Posts Drives: 2009 135i M sport coupe Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl iTrader: (6) Garage List 2009 135i M sport c ... [0.00]	Something I will have to look into after I take delivery of my car. __________________
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05-28-2009, 07:16 AM	#250
arrutled Colonel 104 Rep 2,474 Posts Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass iTrader: (0)	My thoughts are that This kit plus a turbo-back exhaust will be PLENTY of power for this car. Maybe an intake too if I find it necessary. I will stop at that and move to the suspension. Thoughts? __________________ AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!
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05-28-2009, 07:35 AM	#251
Si-M240i Major 141 Rep 1,450 Posts Drives: M240i LCI Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: England iTrader: (0)	I recon with intake scoops, a better airfilter, a performance exhaust and the BMW tune it will most likely return the best part of 350BHP anyway. Wouldn't harm to have the DDV'd done too __________________ M240i LCI (Mineral Grey):- M2 Door Mirrors, M2 Black Kidney Grills, Lower grille inserts, MP Exhaust, Dinan Carbon Fibre CAI, hot climate intake elbow
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05-29-2009, 09:51 AM	#254
ptack Brigadier General 269 Rep 4,470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	Sorry guys, but I've waiting for this as well so I asked the dealership when I was in for something and the service manager said it looks like a no-go from Germany. My suspicion is that they're worried about increasing the HPFP fail rate, a recall of which would be hugely expensive. Even if there is no hard evidence linking the 2 issues, management could say the risks might be 1000x the value of the benefit to the company. I hope this is wrong and a price announcemnet is in the works. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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05-29-2009, 10:17 AM	#255
Add1ct Lieutenant Colonel 59 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: 135i, 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Palos Verdes Estates (SoCal) iTrader: (3)	the above seems the most likely to be honest, because it's been so long now with no updates __________________ E82 N54 6MT 6FL 668 KASW turned in E92 Crimson/Cream N54 6MT, ZSP, ZPP, ZCW, Nav, Sat radio, HD Radio, Logic7, PDC, Active Steering, Active Cruise, 6FL, CA
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05-29-2009, 10:53 AM	#256
bmwzone Captain 39 Rep 777 Posts Drives: Black 5.0 (ordered), 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	The car is fine power-wise - heck unreal - tires are the weak spot. Like others mention suspension could be upgraded but stock is fine for street. This is the perfect car for me with a stick no idrive etc. mwerks seems to agree: http://www.mwerks.com/artman2/publis...m_wrapup.shtml Did just get my letter from BMW on the upgraded warranty for the fuel pump.
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05-29-2009, 11:15 AM	#257
Spartikus First Lieutenant 51 Rep 305 Posts Drives: Twin-Turbos Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: TheDarkSide iTrader: (0)	This is starting to become very disheartening. I say we wait it out a little bit longer. I dont understand why its so difficult to engineer an engine piece that wont fail.
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05-29-2009, 12:46 PM	#259
S54dan I no longer work for United BMW! 309 Rep 3,330 Posts Drives: E46 M3, E46 330i ZHP, E36 325i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (36) Garage List 1994 BMW 325i [8.50] 2005 M3 [9.66] 2005 325i [8.00] 2003 330i ZHP [9.00]	I talked to BMW's performance line manager the other day and he said it's coming, just be patient! __________________ BMW CCA, PCA, & CHIN Motorsports Instructor.
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05-29-2009, 01:24 PM	#260
matt Captain 61 Rep 615 Posts Drives: munichs finest Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Stuttgart iTrader: (0)	like someone mentioned, it will be end of juli. i hope that sh. kicks ass __________________ f*ckin' love my car <3
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05-30-2009, 09:54 AM	#263
jmunro First Lieutenant 7 Rep 348 Posts Drives: X6 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Duluth, MN iTrader: (0)	Dan how about being able to buy the additional water cooler and upgraded fan separately?
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