BMW Performance Division Announces N54 Software Performance Upgrade

BzzzBom · 07-14-2009, 06:22 PM

I heard that BMW will be launching their performance power kit one day after they fix the HPFP issue.

MarkE92 · 07-14-2009, 06:31 PM

Available from next week in Europe !!!!!........ so my dealer told me..... no prices yet however..

stealth-twntrbo · 07-14-2009, 08:28 PM

Procede FTW plus its undetectable, clear the codes take your procede off get it serviced and they would never know it had a tune, i mean who really wants a measly 20 hp, thats just a waste of money imo, i do see benefits of cooling but thats all with this kit

MuchMoore · 07-14-2009, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Daya

+1 - First it was the summer, then it was August, now it is September

Yep, exactly what I was thinking...

Quote:

Originally Posted by BzzzBom

I heard that BMW will be launching their performance power kit one day after they fix the HPFP issue.

Hahahahaha!

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Originally Posted by MarkE92

Available from next week in Europe !!!!!........ so my dealer told me..... no prices yet however..

Post details as soon as you find out!

Alpina_B3_Lux · 07-23-2009, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by MuchMoore

Post details as soon as you find out!

Your wish is my command...

First concrete infos from Germany:

1) Price incl. VAT + install: 1865,50€ (roundabout 2650 USD); NB: this is already somewhat lower than the official price (individually negotiated price with dealer)

2) Performance: The well-reknown German car magazine "sport auto" has just tested it in their latest issue (August 2009 / out today). Result: Slightly faster acceleration from 0-100 km/h (0,3 sec. faster than the stock 335i), but even slower on the track (small Hockenheimring course). The magazine was rather underwhelmed.

Alpina_B3_Lux

Fugly M3 · 07-23-2009, 10:01 AM

wow price sucks

MuchMoore · 07-23-2009, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpina_B3_Lux

Your wish is my command...

First concrete infos from Germany:

1) Price incl. VAT + install: 1865,50€ (roundabout 2650 USD); NB: this is already somewhat lower than the official price (individually negotiated price with dealer)

2) Performance: The well-reknown German car magazine "sport auto" has just tested it in their latest issue (August 2009 / out today). Result: Slightly faster acceleration from 0-100 km/h (0,3 sec. faster than the stock 335i), but even slower on the track (small Hockenheimring course). The magazine was rather underwhelmed.

Alpina_B3_Lux

Thanks for posting the information...kind of mixed results though. Odd...

BzzzBom · 07-23-2009, 07:20 PM

I thought the price in USD was $1600.00 installed?

cincy335i · 07-23-2009, 08:59 PM

They can keep it whatever their theft...I mean price! Nowhere near the performance for the $$$, but there will be plenty of people out there spending the big bucks for very little just to keep their warranty 100% intact. Those people will think they can run with a stock e92 M3, then when they get ripped by one they will then come here looking for a tune and some mods.

BMW performance package FTL!

cheers

Fugly M3 · 07-23-2009, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BzzzBom

I thought the price in USD was $1600.00 installed?

I think that was a pipe dream, unfortunately.

stressdoc · 07-24-2009, 12:06 AM

If one our Euro members could post up the Sport Auto test that would be great!

therealm3 · 07-24-2009, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by cincy335i

BMW performance package FTL!

cheers

I don't know... it has its market for sure. I personally am less interested in the actual performance and more interested in the improved cooling. Warranty is also less of an issue seeing I am closing in on only one year left. I plan to keep my car for the long run and would love to bring the fluid temps down considerably. Extra hp is just a bonus. If I was worried about hp increase alone, obviously I would look towards some sort of aftermarket tune.

645Nm · 07-24-2009, 01:16 PM

Price is less what I expected (install included). Keen on the cooling fan and upgraded oil cooler.

Zeph · 07-24-2009, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by therealm3

I don't know... it has its market for sure. I personally am less interested in the actual performance and more interested in the improved cooling. Warranty is also less of an issue seeing I am closing in on only one year left. I plan to keep my car for the long run and would love to bring the fluid temps down considerably. Extra hp is just a bonus. If I was worried about hp increase alone, obviously I would look towards some sort of aftermarket tune.

I would like to get this (or someting like this) done to my car... and just like you not for the "power" gain. I want to upgrade my radiator (all cast aluminum) and probably the fan as well (higher wattage) to help with temperatures. I have yet to exceed 250F with the stock oil cooler so it isn't as important to me as the water temps and IAT's.

Joeb427 · 07-24-2009, 01:59 PM

I'm interested in purchasing the upgrade more for the extra cooling than the ponies.

Daya · 07-24-2009, 03:54 PM

I own my car and it is all paid for. With 15000 miles in 2.5 years I am going to keep this car for the long haul so a little extra power and cooling and BMW backed warranty while keeping well within the operating parameters of the turbos is a better choice for me. I am still on the fence, though.

First and foremost I need to improve my driving abilities before a ridiculous increase in horsepower. What good is all the horsepower if you can't really use it?

MuchMoore · 08-07-2009, 03:19 AM

Updates?

D.B.S · 08-07-2009, 06:44 AM

This is from another thread (which i posted in) http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=289850
The OP says it costs between 1600-1900 euros (so that's about 2400-2800 US)

midlife · 08-07-2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Daya

I own my car and it is all paid for. With 15000 miles in 2.5 years I am going to keep this car for the long haul so a little extra power and cooling and BMW backed warranty while keeping well within the operating parameters of the turbos is a better choice for me. I am still on the fence, though.

First and foremost I need to improve my driving abilities before a ridiculous increase in horsepower. What good is all the horsepower if you can't really use it?

...problem is that you will not get a ridiculous increase in hp.
the price will probably be close to ridiculous though

i am with everyone else: i like the cooling aspects.. hope they can and will sell those items seperately.

767jetz · 09-16-2009, 09:42 PM

Bump

MuchMoore · 09-16-2009, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 767jetz

Bump

Search a little, there are already a few people on here (in Europe) that have this kit.

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07-23-2009, 08:59 PM	#185
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07-24-2009, 01:59 PM	#191
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