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10-05-2009, 06:28 AM | #199 | |
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Altough I have to say the air duct sets are prohibitively expensive. My set consisted of 2 small plastic parts (the backplate and a front duct) and it was about $250 !
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10-05-2009, 06:28 AM | #200 |
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its no big deal. I had heard about it only a week or so ago and when I went to order my car the salesman was shocked as well. He had never heard anything about it. I had not planned to modify the car but I will pay attention to the x6 community to see if anyone is putting out some serious gains. If that is the case i may consider doing some mods. Considering I got a amazing deal on the car and pretty much got the 7rr for free along with a couple other options, I would be more inclined to ditch the performance pack for some better tuning.
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10-05-2009, 07:59 AM | #201 | |
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I'm used to charging 100-octane fuel (Shell V-Power or Tamoil WR 100), instead of the normal unleaded fuel with 95 octane, so I shall not have any problems, have I? But, tell me, after two months of driving what are your global impressions of the Power Kit? |
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10-05-2009, 08:03 AM | #202 | |
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10-05-2009, 08:12 AM | #203 | |
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10-05-2009, 09:48 AM | #204 |
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Great news ! But I hate the fact that the N54 received the least percentage of extra power (177->197: 11%, 407->445: 9.3%, 306->326: 7%).
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10-05-2009, 10:14 AM | #205 | |
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The impressions: I don't need more power than this I could use more power when on 95RON fuel, but when 100RON is used, everything changes, everything sharpens, its great. But I will get the Performance Exhaust, as my last power-mod. After this, only visual mods...
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10-05-2009, 10:17 AM | #206 |
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Well the diesel engine receiving the most is no surprise. Then I guess it comes down to the V8 having a bit more room for gains than the I6. That V8TT is gonna be in a lot of upcoming cars. M5, M6, etc. Scary to think what some of these tuners are gonna do to the new Mcars.. especially if they come from the factory boosted. I just read something about the new S4 gaining 70+ hp from simple tuning of their new supercharged platform. I was always under the assumption there wasn't much room for tuning a supercharged engine unless you changed the pulley. But apparently times are changing. This is all great news for us Horse Power Freaks.
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10-05-2009, 11:11 AM | #207 |
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My fantasy on all the tune fuss & delay is that BMW is taking the challenges from Audi seriously and will be providing performance kits that smash the competition. It would be the quickest, easiest, and least expensive way for BMW to win the intense arms race in these performance market segments.
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10-05-2009, 01:45 PM | #208 |
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Just got this e-mail from BMWNA:
Upgrade with the BMW Performance Power Kit 100% exhilaration just got a boost. Learn more about the new BMW Performance Power Kit Every BMW has a history rooted in performance, but maintaining that power is up to you. With the BMW Performance Power Kit, it’s easier than ever to do just that. Redefine your engine’s capabilities with increased torque, maximized output of 320 horsepower, and acceleration up to 0.5 seconds faster than a standard model*. It’s time to make your next drive even more exhilarating than the last. For more information, including a BMW center nearest you, visit bmwusa.com. There is a picture as well and a POWER (output) GRAPH: http://links.emails.bmwusa.com/ctt?k...YxS0&mt=1&rt=0 Well, according to BMW Parts; BMWUSA has frozen the shipment for these parts. The good news is; the kit is in the country; about 30 or so of them. The bad news; dealers cannot get it to ship yet. I thought this may have to do with emission; but, from the write up above, from BMWUSA; there is no trouble emission wise. will let you know what I find.
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Power Kit still frozen in the US.
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10-09-2009, 03:04 PM | #212 |
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Power Kit: Only Port Install Available (for now)
Bad news, folks! (at least for some of us).
Two dealers confirmed that the Power Kit is only available for new cars and for Port Installs. Anyone can order it, but parts cannot give you an estimated time of arrival.
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10-09-2009, 05:09 PM | #213 |
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Thats a good idea, freeze it in their largest market.
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10-13-2009, 10:28 AM | #216 | |
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10-13-2009, 10:46 AM | #217 |
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I'd try another dealer for pricing reasons alone.
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10-13-2009, 11:13 PM | #218 |
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The pricing is all over the place. The latest quote I got was $2400 in Florida.
No one can really tell me why the confusion.
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10-13-2009, 11:35 PM | #219 |
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$2400 installed or?
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