BMW to Offer Factory Performance Parts

[irsnudd]

Guys, check this out......BMW to Offer Factory Performance PartsBy Aaron WilliamsThe after-market BMW parts market is filled with manufacturers claiming their equipment can squeeze more performance out of the cars then BMW can. Well, now BMW will be selling its own factory performance parts. All of the parts meet the same quality regulations as standard parts. Best of all, the upgraded equipment won't effect the original car's warranty.Currently, there are only parts available for the Z4 and 3-series. Most of the good stuff is only for the last generation 3. But oh, how good it is. A performance exhaust claims to give five additional horsepower and lower weight by 8.8 pounds. A performance engine kit for the 330 adds ten horsepower and 8 lb-ft of torque. Other available pieces include a shift kit, suspension pieces, drilled brake rotors, air intake, and new wheels.There are surely many BMW fanatics who will empty their wallets for these goodies, but are these parts worth the premium BMW will surely charge over similar equipment from other companies? Sure, if you want to keep your warranty. But since most of the modified cars will already be out of warranty, it will come down to how much customers love BMW. For lots of people out there, that's quite a bit.

 

[velocity]

Actually been waiting for this. The first was the 1series performance parts. not sure about the 3 series got or not yet.

 

[supergripen]

those factory 6pot calipers offered on the new 135i looks yummy..wonder if those will fit an e60,albeit with slightly largers rotors.

but i'm willing to wager that it'll cost a pretty penny..more so compared to Brembo's GT kit which are only 4potters but works great.

 

[astroboy]

Ah...... can we have more detail about the offer? Where to get? who to contact? When is the offer period? Local or oversea?

The E90 performance exhaust looks yummy to me.. :love: Wonder if they have it for the 4-potter.. ??

 

[adliz]

oh, actually bmw have been offering 'Motorsport' parts from their race cars ie thermostat, differentials, lsd, steering rack, radiators, etc etc..

i guess the discussion is on 'complete' mods such as JCW coopers, m3 CS, 1 series diesel 'sports' in uk etc etc.. MORE expensive, but comes with factory warranty!! :rock:

 

[AlexNg]

would love the brakes!!! AB, once u get those Exhausts in review (if they ever reach our Boleh-land shores)