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FYI... for 335...software update from BMW will equal power...
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04-21-2007, 02:58 AM | #89 |
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Sorry guys, I think it was a typo. What the service advisor actually said was "9-T hp." The T stands for Tooning, of course.
There is no way they will do this. And even if they wanted to, the car will not make 90 more HP given the octane limitations. |
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04-21-2007, 03:41 AM | #91 |
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I hope that they add, at least as an option, a bolt-on cylinder-kit with the 90hp upgrade that will make even more HP in inline-8 config. That would be both fast and furious. A guy I know has a nephew that's man-boy-married to the chief engineer at BMW's M-division, and he said that BMW is looking into a NOS upgrade for less than a grand, and the full waranty will apply. The coolest thing about the NOS upgrade is that it comes with red LED undercarriage ground effects that illuminate when you spray. I for one, am super-psyched about this OEM mod. That and the extra 90hp will be totally rad. My SA is a super-tard, because he hung up on me when I asked about pre-ordering these options. I'm just thankfull for the 'inter-tube' because these forums put me in 'the know'. My source also mentined a free LSD upgrade using the next-gen M3's M-diff. But don't tell anyone, because he said that it was a perk granted at the dealer's discretion. There's more, but 'loose lips sink ships' ya know. 4/20's a way of life, not a date, BTW!
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04-21-2007, 07:27 AM | #96 | |
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If they actually did do this I believe it would be the first time ever that a car company ever did something like this which also makes it unlikely. |
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04-21-2007, 07:41 AM | #97 |
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Ok..... spent time with my SA last night.... just happens to be a friend from high school years ago.
The answer is they are coming out with the upgrade... he didn't know what the price was but he was told a 20% gain so 60 hp. Whether you choose to believe or not is your issue. As far as all of these morons saying that it would cut into M3 sales, ummm no..... as has been said before people by M3's for more then just the power, if all people wanted was hp there would be EVO's all over the place and the world would end. All I can say is if there is any possibility of a reflash from BMW that will completely eliminate warranty concerns I am all over it. My friend went on to say that there have been serious concerns from BMW NA on these "tuners" It is a major enough concern with increased warranty repairs that they are currently developing new codes to detect if the ECU or boost levels have been tampered with. Just what I heard let the BS calling begin!!!!
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04-21-2007, 07:53 AM | #98 | |
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04-21-2007, 08:36 AM | #99 | |
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04-21-2007, 09:34 AM | #101 |
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That was supposed to be a PROcede and exhaust package. Dunno where it went either.
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04-21-2007, 09:37 AM | #102 |
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I think we all have to agree there is easy money to be made here by BMW. It has been publically stated that they (and other car companies) are focusing on the very large aftermarket pie. 90hp increase? Of course not, but 30hp for $1000 - $1500 seems like a no-brainer if you're a corporate bean counter. Most likely will be whatever software upgrade is already offered on new models as performance option, then later on for sale to 07 owners. Don't base your opinion on past, the business is changing and I would bet on this at some point in the future.
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04-21-2007, 09:49 AM | #103 | |
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04-21-2007, 09:53 AM | #104 | |
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As you may know, to get useable 360whp on the 3rd gen RX-7 you'd need to replace the entire exhaust system (downpipe, center cat, cat-back), add/replace injectors, change O2 sensor, add boost/fuel delivery control, upgrade the clutch, upgrade intercooler. At 2900lbs, you'd also have a wheel hop prob., so you'd need some suspension work, like a launch kit. Believe me, it adds up! A 360whp on the RX-7 is about a 4.1-4.2 sec 0-60 car that will break into 11s 1/4 mi. (I had 320whp that ran 12.3s 1/4 mi and about 4.4s 0-60) Although the 335i is much heavier, its crazy torque would probably provide similar times. |
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04-21-2007, 10:28 AM | #105 |
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04-21-2007, 11:58 AM | #108 |
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luckily the M3 is much MORE than just HP...
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04-21-2007, 10:05 PM | #110 |
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In the sense that there is a sizeable market segment that would be very interested in buying a car that has a factory-based accessories unit with options to increase hp to 350+, and other significant performance options with warranty that put the 335 well beyond the G37, S4, IS350.
Aaaagh, I must be spending too much time on this list. What was I thinking. Of course the average buyer is probably more concerned with ventilated seats, etc.
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