Sport Package or Coilovers

[MVF4Rrider]

Originally Posted by Fair

We don't have autobahns in the USA and even if we did, traveling faster than 130mph on public roads is "less than smart".

You get used to it.:wink:

I set the cruise between 120 on 130 mph typically on trips. Bad for fuel economy, great for fun. You end up having to slow often due to traffic, but it's a blast. 130 is a good cruising speed. Doesn't feel at all dangerous, but you need to good at atnticpating traffic and good on the brakes for the morons that cut you off to pass (at 40+ mph slower than you).

[asv]

The sports package is a must, good luck reselling a car with a bunch of aftermarket mods in it.

[WhiteOut]

Originally Posted by asv

The sports package is a must, good luck reselling a car with a bunch of aftermarket mods in it.

I've sold two cars, both heavily modded at great prices - above blue book prices. That's not an issue for me. If a car is modded tastefully you will get buyers. Regardless, I currently have no intentions to sell this car. Once I have a reasonable daily driver, this will likely become a full out track car with a real LSD, shorter final drive, coil overs, bucket seats, sways, roll cage etc... In the meantime I think I'm set on keeping it stock or close to stock. Will likely go with the sport package, for the sport seats / steering wheel. I'm still curious to find the "accessories" catalog that someone mentioned earlier. Link?

[asv]

Originally Posted by WhiteOut

I've sold two cars, both heavily modded at great prices - above blue book prices. That's not an issue for me. If a car is modded tastefully you will get buyers. Regardless, I currently have no intentions to sell this car. Once I have a reasonable daily driver, this will likely become a full out track car with a real LSD, shorter final drive, coil overs, bucket seats, sways, roll cage etc... In the meantime I think I'm set on keeping it stock or close to stock. Will likely go with the sport package, for the sport seats / steering wheel. I'm still curious to find the "accessories" catalog that someone mentioned earlier. Link?

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[Impulse]

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5868

[WhiteOut]

Originally Posted by Impulse

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5868

Thank you! Someone mentioned different seats though... don't see them in this catalog. Will try to search as was suggested.

[UberDTM]

hey whiteout tell me if this works




Photos of some of the various parts can be seen here:
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3888
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1944


Catalog transation by pousa13:

Catalog contains:
- Aerodynamics
BMW Performance aerodynamic package
BMW aerodynamic components
- Drive and under-carriage
BMNW Performance braking system
BMW Performace Alloy rims doublespoke Styling 269
BMW Performance sport suspension
BMW Performance strut brace
- Powertrain
BMW Performance air intake
BMW Performance exhaust system
- Interieur
BMW short shift kit
BMW carbon fiber interieur parts
BMW alloy pedals and footrest
BMW Performance sports seats
BMW Performance steering wheel


BMW aerodynamic package
aviable for E81,82,87,87 LCI,E88
including:
-frontbumper
-side skirts
-M rear bumper
-front grill black (felt and right)

BMW aerodynamic components-cabron fiber mirror caps
-cabron fiber trunk lid spoiler
-carbon fiber rear diffusor for M-bumper
-cabron fiber front splitter


BMW Performance braking system
6 piston brake caliper
brake disc is perforated and grooved
including:
-brake discs
-brake caliper (yellow) (not necessary for 135i)


BMW Performance sport suspension
aviable for E81,82,87,90,92
rideheight will be lower than with m-sport suspension
including:
-2x compression leg
-2x shock absorber
-2x anti-roll bar
-rubber bearing for front and rear anti-roll bar
-2x strut support bearing
-4x additional shock-absorber
-small parts (screws...)

BMW Performance alloy rims
weightsaving about 1kg to a same sized rim
18" for E85/86
18" for E81,82,87,88
18" for E46
19" for E90,91,92,93 (except xDrive)

BMW Performance strut brace (carbon fiber)
aviable only for inline 6 M54,4 cylinder diesel,6 cylinder petrol (NOT 135i/335i)


BMW Performance air intake
up to 25% better airflow
better sound in passenger compartment

BMW Performance exhaust system
stainless steel
better exhaust flow
sportier sound inside and outside

BMW short shift kit
reducing shiftling travel by 25%
new alcantara gearknob
including:
-gearshift lever
-gearknob
-alcantara application
-gearshift arm (only 335i)

carbon fiber interieur parts
aviable for 1 series, 3 series

BMW sports seats
weights ~3kg/seat less than sport seats
can be connected with heated seat controlling
aviable for 1 series and 3 series (excluding convertibles)
not for US sales!

BMW Performance steering wheel
fitting E9x,E8x
for controlling the display, the steeringwheel is equipped with two buttons hidden under the alcantara
the buttons are located in the area of the thumb rest
the display features the folowing informations:
-stoppwatch
-stoppwatch race (1/100s), up to 10 interim times,
launch command via symbolic traffic light, reaction timer, maximum speed, top score will be saved automatically
-Quatermile race via symbolic traffic light, times for 1/8 mile, 1/4 mile
-acceleration timer 0-40km/h,0-60km/h,...up to 400 meters
-g-meter (transverse & straight acceleration)
-engine & oil temperature
-shiftlights - 2x5 LEDs
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[UberDTM]

i got the PDF of the german catalog not sure how to post it up on here

[UberDTM]

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3865

this might work for ya

[Jockey]

Originally Posted by asv

The sports package is a must, good luck reselling a car with a bunch of aftermarket mods in it.

I have also sold too well modded cars and got above Blue Book for them. Both of them sold in under a week as well.

[WhiteOut]

UberDTM - it worked. Thanks! The car looks amazing -as for the seats not functional enough for track and not practical enough for street. Not that it will make a diff b/c someone posted that "The part numbers for the seats are not showing up as valid numbers which makes me think they will not be available."

[UberDTM]

good call broski looked pretty sick i must say. Im sure a company will have some pretty baller seats soon.

[Impulse]

BMW NA has said those seats are not making it to the states. Even if they were IIRC they were very expensive. You can get seat from an aftermarket manufacturer for way less money.

[hellrotm]

Originally Posted by WhiteOut

Thanks, I will try to find more info about the speed limiter. Also, do sport seats look different or just adjustable in additional ways? Thinking about getting bucket seats but not sure if I can find a pair of bucket seats that would be comfortable for daily use as well.

Warning sport seats are 110% more comfortable than standard seats.

Get the sport package, you will not regret it.