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BMW Performance Parts Manager Talks LSD, M3 Parts, N54 N55 Performance Power Kits
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05-12-2011, 10:57 AM | #1 |
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BMW Performance Parts Manager Talks LSD, M3 Parts, N54 N55 Performance Power Kits
Here is an interview I had with Eric Riehle (BMW Performance Parts MGR) while we were at BMW's annual Aftersales Conference (End of March).
Please excuse the birds. We wanted the setting to be at BMW's Auto-X event, so it was noisy. I attempted to compile some of the questions Bimmerpost members had into a 15 minute time-frame (that's all the time we had to create this video), so if I missed your question, I apologize. TOPICS: - Limited slip differential - Lease residualization program - New electronic performance steering wheel - M3 performance parts (M3 may gets unique performance steering wheel) - Coming: Stage 1 and Stage 2 BMW Performance power kits for both N54 and N55 - Stage 1 (software only) / Stage 2 (software + hardware) Best regards, Daniel Miles unitedBMWonline.com 678-832-4667
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05-12-2011, 11:33 AM | #3 |
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you should have shot those damn birds squeeking in the background!
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05-12-2011, 11:43 AM | #4 |
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The M3 could have it's very own Performance Steering wheel. No release date yet.
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That's great news that they're breaking up the PPK into 2 stages!
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HAHA!! i was just about to post this.
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nice.
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05-12-2011, 07:26 PM | #12 |
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I'll believe the LSD when I see it. Until then I'm going to stick with my Dinan Diff.
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05-12-2011, 08:02 PM | #13 |
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Would the performance power kit have any incremental power to offer on the 1M? I would imagine that the 1M is already at or above the stage 2 kit's specification level (software and hardware).
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05-12-2011, 10:29 PM | #16 |
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Nice work.
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Of course, BMW could release a 1M specific PPK, but that doesn't seem to be addressed in this video. |
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05-13-2011, 06:53 AM | #20 |
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As of May 2011, BMW has said that they will not create an LSD for the E9x and E8x. Additionally, the performance suspension is compatible with the 335is.
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05-13-2011, 07:05 AM | #21 |
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With the N54 stage II (with hardware) power pack already only offering 20 HP and 30 ft-lbs, I wonder what the N55 stage 1 will offer? I can't see anyone buying a tune with less than a 20 HP boost.....
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stage one could still be like $2000 with stage two now costing $3000, total guess |
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