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09-19-2011, 10:11 AM | #1 |
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BMW Performance Power Kits for 135i and 335i Special Price Until End of 2011
BIMMERPOST NEWS BMW Performance Power Kits for 135i and 335i Models Special Price Until End of 2011 The BMW Performance Power Kits Provide More Exhilarating Performance and Excitement for The Ultimate Driving Machine 19.09.2011 New Power Kits for 135i and 335i Models Woodcliff Lake, NJ – September 19, 2011….Now, more invigorating horsepower and torque, is available with two new power kits bring crisp stimulating performance to the Ultimate Driving Machine. BMW 135i and 335i Models can now be retrofitted at BMW centers or via the Port Installation Program to an unprecedented level of performance. These new Power Kits ensure that new car buyers and current owners are in for that extra thrill beyond the outstanding performance that can already be realized with these exciting vehicles. Version 1 Power Kit: [Review and More Details HERE] Performance-Optimized Engine Software. This version of the Power Kit was first introduced on the 335i BMW Performance Edition model (announced in July, 2011). Available for all Model Year 135i and 335i vehicles. Also available for X6 vehicles produced up to 04/2010. Version 2 Power Kit: Same engine performance software as Version 1, plus an Auxiliary Water Cooler and an Enhanced Radiator Fan to reduce the higher thermal stresses on the engine during extreme driving. Available for all Model Year 135i and 335i vehicles. To coincide with this exciting announcement of two new Power Kit versions, BMW is offering a special introductory price on all Power Kits from now until the end of 2011!
Power Kit Highlights: Horsepower is increased to 320hp (20hp increase). Torque is increased to 332 lb-ft (when equipped with an automatic transmission) and 317 lb-ft (when equipped with a manual or DCT transmission). Faster acceleration:
“Exhaust burble” sound during engine overrun conditions (new feature). Specially developed in-house by BMW engineers to work with 135i and 335i vehicles.
Note: Power Kits should only be installed on 135i and 335i vehicles equipped with option code S840 (increased top speed limiter – which includes an additional oil cooler). BMW Power Kits are the only form of “tuning kits” approved and covered under BMW of North America’s limited warranty. Power Kits are designed and tested by BMW engineers to provide the highest power increase without sacrificing reliability. Part #'s below: |
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Seems pretty cool for those who want performance without the warranty worries.
Of course for those not worried about warranties, there are much more potent options for similar or less money.
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09-19-2011, 12:22 PM | #3 |
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Is the $600 for the software upgrade the final price? Or will there be some sort of stupid labor fees thrown in? You know, because its tough work plugging a computer into a car
Also, do you get the fancy Performance badge too? |
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09-19-2011, 12:43 PM | #4 |
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For N55?? But is it conflict with Cobb Tunning which I planned to install later on?
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N55 and N54.
My guess (but I don't know for sure) is that the Cobb Tune would overwrite the ECU changes done by this kit. If you get the Stage 2 then you would still get the benefits of the improved hardware upgrades... |
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09-19-2011, 12:47 PM | #7 |
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The 1M's alleged +35hp gain is good for 4.2sec to 60mph and 12.8 in the quarter. I wouldn't be surprised if its good for more power. When does throwing an extra 20hp and 30lb of torque shave off the acceleration times BMW has published? Then again, I'd wager they know the ins and outs of their engine better than any tuner.
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09-19-2011, 01:42 PM | #8 |
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Interesting. I think I'll stick with my Dinan Stage 2 upgrade though.
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For those afraid of warranty issues they can always trick the dealer by buying this tune and then having another flash tune installed. So then when they go to the dealer, the dealer won't question anything since they won't be able to read the ECU anyways but they will know your car is faster due to the performance tune.
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------------------------------------------------------ Overall it's a good tune and the hardware does make a difference. I've been happy with it but it is definitely expensive for the performance gains.
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And they would charge you for "labor" for every second the car sits connected to the computer too, even though they are really not doing a whole lot during the process. |
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09-19-2011, 02:18 PM | #13 |
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For $599 it sounds like a good deal from BMW, add a $100 installation fee and it seems to be ok not great.
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Or... someone can start reproducing that damm BMW "sticker" for flashed/tuned cars! |
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09-19-2011, 03:56 PM | #18 | |
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Thats just the increased top speed limiter (155mph). I think having the Sport or M-Sport package would qualify as well. I could be wrong though, but the Sport/M-Sport packages have the increased limiter too. |
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09-19-2011, 04:08 PM | #19 |
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Yes apparently you need the oil cooler that comes as part of ths Sport/M Sport packages. Same thing for the Dinan Stage 2 software upgrade.
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I believe your right... I have an Msport package and it includes the increased top speed limiter. Also i don't think that the increased top speed limiter is a stand alone option, only way to get it is sport or Msport so that has to be it.
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If someone got this software kit and then a service department upgraded the car's software for a recall, would it be overwritten by the factory update? I'm sure it could be, but are there safeguards that help avoid this?
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