Comments on: 135i and 335i Performance Power Kit Pricing Announced http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/09/09/135i-and-335i-performance-power-kit-pricing-announced/ BMW News, Reviews, Test Drives, Photos And Videos Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:30:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Smoss http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/09/09/135i-and-335i-performance-power-kit-pricing-announced/#comment-348974 Smoss Wed, 24 Aug 2011 01:00:00 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=19961#comment-348974 I just got home with my 2011 335 i xdrive after having the power kit installed at my BMW dealer in Moncton NB.I find the biggest difference is the tourque feel in the car it really hauls.I had purchased the extended warranty on the car so I wanted an upgrade with out voiding it,I think this was a great choice. Steve Moss I just got home with my 2011 335 i xdrive after having the power kit installed at my BMW dealer in Moncton NB.I find the biggest difference is the tourque feel in the car it really hauls.I had purchased the extended warranty on the car so I wanted an upgrade with out voiding it,I think this was a great choice.
Steve Moss

]]> By: mike http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/09/09/135i-and-335i-performance-power-kit-pricing-announced/#comment-152371 mike Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:17:49 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=19961#comment-152371 Just because you can't afford it you are knocking on the power kit. I make great money and want only bmw parts for my car. Just because you can’t afford it you are knocking on the power kit. I make great money and want only bmw parts for my car.

]]> By: Doug http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/09/09/135i-and-335i-performance-power-kit-pricing-announced/#comment-151549 Doug Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:42:01 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=19961#comment-151549 I think it depends what package you get; sports, m-sport, etc. I think it depends what package you get; sports, m-sport, etc.

]]> By: Doug http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/09/09/135i-and-335i-performance-power-kit-pricing-announced/#comment-151548 Doug Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:39:43 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=19961#comment-151548 What are the equivalent torque at 1500 and 4300? It's interesting that the torque peak is so high considering that it's the same engine, of course that assumes that BMW is quoting the actual torque peak and not just at 1500rpm. Isn't the Dinan stage 1 actually several different parts sets, including stage 1 intake+throttle, stage 1 exhaust, etc? Do you get all this stuff for 366hp for $1500, including installation and warranty? What are the equivalent torque at 1500 and 4300? It’s interesting that the torque peak is so high considering that it’s the same engine, of course that assumes that BMW is quoting the actual torque peak and not just at 1500rpm.

Isn’t the Dinan stage 1 actually several different parts sets, including stage 1 intake+throttle, stage 1 exhaust, etc? Do you get all this stuff for 366hp for $1500, including installation and warranty?

]]> By: Andrew http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/09/09/135i-and-335i-performance-power-kit-pricing-announced/#comment-151239 Andrew Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:40:47 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=19961#comment-151239 I think for the money, the power kit isn't worth it unless you're heavily tracking your car. .2 seconds faster? That just isn't much. As others have said, I'd much rather $1,800 towards suspension components and tires than a few extra horsepower. I'm sure the reaason why we don't see huge power gains is that BMW doesn't start running into warranty issues with other drivetrain parts if they cranked the power any higher. I think for the money, the power kit isn’t worth it unless you’re heavily tracking your car. .2 seconds faster? That just isn’t much. As others have said, I’d much rather $1,800 towards suspension components and tires than a few extra horsepower.

I’m sure the reaason why we don’t see huge power gains is that BMW doesn’t start running into warranty issues with other drivetrain parts if they cranked the power any higher.

]]> By: bunker http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/09/09/135i-and-335i-performance-power-kit-pricing-announced/#comment-151217 bunker Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:41:56 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=19961#comment-151217 Horatiu - any idea whether similar offerings will be available for the 328? Horatiu – any idea whether similar offerings will be available for the 328?

]]> By: E92-TORONTO http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/09/09/135i-and-335i-performance-power-kit-pricing-announced/#comment-151173 E92-TORONTO Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:52:22 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=19961#comment-151173 Faster acceleration from 0 to 60m/hour (0.2seconds quicker than the standard model) WHICH MEANS 0-100KM FOR 335 AROUND 4.7SEC? Faster acceleration from 0 to 60m/hour (0.2seconds quicker than the standard model)

WHICH MEANS 0-100KM FOR 335 AROUND 4.7SEC?

]]> By: Marc http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/09/09/135i-and-335i-performance-power-kit-pricing-announced/#comment-151132 Marc Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:00:23 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=19961#comment-151132 @Shawn: From what I know of Dinan yes they supposedly match the warranty (although there ARE stories out there of each company (BMW/Dinan) blaming each other for a problem on a vehicle. As for myself I know that I have the "sickness" and cannot be burdened by worrying about certain parts of my warranty due to the absurdly high cost of warrantied items (the above story is case in point). So I personally take the risk of getting aftermarket parts......is my car faster than stock? No doubt about it....will it last as long without the warrantied parts? Time will tell.....this is no knock on those willing to spend 4k for better cooling though. @Shawn: From what I know of Dinan yes they supposedly match the warranty (although there ARE stories out there of each company (BMW/Dinan) blaming each other for a problem on a vehicle. As for myself I know that I have the “sickness” and cannot be burdened by worrying about certain parts of my warranty due to the absurdly high cost of warrantied items (the above story is case in point). So I personally take the risk of getting aftermarket parts……is my car faster than stock? No doubt about it….will it last as long without the warrantied parts? Time will tell…..this is no knock on those willing to spend 4k for better cooling though.

]]> By: Shawn http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/09/09/135i-and-335i-performance-power-kit-pricing-announced/#comment-151129 Shawn Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:49:20 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=19961#comment-151129 Marc, the Dinan parts warranty literally matches the BMW factory warranty and covers all consequential damages, so the warranty is not really a factor with Dinan. They are nothing like your typical aftermarket parts company, think more Alpina. As for the camber plates, they do make an improvement - but of course a stiffer front swaybar would do the trick (at a greater cost). I'm thinking BMW intentionally tuned in so much understeer to keep (traditionally) poor drivers in America from getting into trouble? I wonder if the Euro spec 1 series has the same handling issue? Marc, the Dinan parts warranty literally matches the BMW factory warranty and covers all consequential damages, so the warranty is not really a factor with Dinan. They are nothing like your typical aftermarket parts company, think more Alpina. As for the camber plates, they do make an improvement – but of course a stiffer front swaybar would do the trick (at a greater cost). I’m thinking BMW intentionally tuned in so much understeer to keep (traditionally) poor drivers in America from getting into trouble? I wonder if the Euro spec 1 series has the same handling issue?

]]> By: Marc http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/09/09/135i-and-335i-performance-power-kit-pricing-announced/#comment-151119 Marc Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:05:52 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=19961#comment-151119 @Mohammed: Look here at the picture: http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq209/unitedbmw/kit.jpg @Mohammed: Look here at the picture: http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq209/unitedbmw/kit.jpg

]]> By: Marc http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/09/09/135i-and-335i-performance-power-kit-pricing-announced/#comment-151118 Marc Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:03:06 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=19961#comment-151118 @Shawn: Camber plates AND a stiffer front swaybar would be the best money spent to reduce some of the understeer....camber plates alone really does not reduce it much. Speaking from a 135i owners perspective. On another note this performance power kit is nice for those who want the factory warranty on the parts etc, etc....those not worrying about that type of thing will definitely be spending waaaaay less money going with aftermarket options. Namely replacing the small intercooler with a larger, more efficient unit and/or getting a better oil cooler....just a couple of suggestions... @Shawn: Camber plates AND a stiffer front swaybar would be the best money spent to reduce some of the understeer….camber plates alone really does not reduce it much. Speaking from a 135i owners perspective.

On another note this performance power kit is nice for those who want the factory warranty on the parts etc, etc….those not worrying about that type of thing will definitely be spending waaaaay less money going with aftermarket options. Namely replacing the small intercooler with a larger, more efficient unit and/or getting a better oil cooler….just a couple of suggestions…

]]> By: Mohammed AlMomen http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/09/09/135i-and-335i-performance-power-kit-pricing-announced/#comment-151088 Mohammed AlMomen Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:03:27 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=19961#comment-151088 Anybody know what the part number is? Anybody know what the part number is?

]]> By: Shawn http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/09/09/135i-and-335i-performance-power-kit-pricing-announced/#comment-150874 Shawn Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:01:28 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=19961#comment-150874 Dinan also offers high quality suspension parts for the 135i. This car suffers from very heavy understeer (I was surprised/dissapointed with this at a track day). Dinan offers suspension solutions that totally eliminate this handling characteristic and make the car very neutral on the limit. At a minimum, I advise any 1 series owners who track their cars or drive them beyond 7/10ths pace to check out Dinan's camber plates. They go a long way to reduce the car's understeer and cost only $300. You'll probably recoup that money from reduced tire wear once you stop plowing over your front tires. Probably the best 300 big ones you'll ever spend on your 1 series. Dinan also offers high quality suspension parts for the 135i. This car suffers from very heavy understeer (I was surprised/dissapointed with this at a track day). Dinan offers suspension solutions that totally eliminate this handling characteristic and make the car very neutral on the limit.
At a minimum, I advise any 1 series owners who track their cars or drive them beyond 7/10ths pace to check out Dinan’s camber plates. They go a long way to reduce the car’s understeer and cost only $300. You’ll probably recoup that money from reduced tire wear once you stop plowing over your front tires. Probably the best 300 big ones you’ll ever spend on your 1 series.

]]> By: Shawn http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/09/09/135i-and-335i-performance-power-kit-pricing-announced/#comment-150847 Shawn Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:37:07 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=19961#comment-150847 It sounds like BMW Performance has been created to fill a niche market for performance upgrades while a totally out-fitted vehicle would not approach the ability, prowess or exclusivity of an M car (consider, this gives the 335i 320hp while the M3 has 414hp - a very large gap, not too mention chassis and suspension tuning, brakes, aero, etc which I presume would also have a large gap in performance). My personal choice would go to Dinan. They have proven themselves over the years to be a name I trust, and they now match the BMW factory warranty on their parts and cover any consequential damage caused to your engine from their parts. Their Stage 1 kit is less than half the cost ($1,500), but provides 366 hp @ 5700rpm and 379 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm. Dinan have always followed the BMW mantra as their upgrades are very discreet and understated. (No 8' plywood airplane wings hanging off the back of the 17 year old's civic beside you) You can visit their site at http://www.dinancars.com/bmw/ It sounds like BMW Performance has been created to fill a niche market for performance upgrades while a totally out-fitted vehicle would not approach the ability, prowess or exclusivity of an M car (consider, this gives the 335i 320hp while the M3 has 414hp – a very large gap, not too mention chassis and suspension tuning, brakes, aero, etc which I presume would also have a large gap in performance).

My personal choice would go to Dinan. They have proven themselves over the years to be a name I trust, and they now match the BMW factory warranty on their parts and cover any consequential damage caused to your engine from their parts. Their Stage 1 kit is less than half the cost ($1,500), but provides 366 hp @ 5700rpm and 379 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm. Dinan have always followed the BMW mantra as their upgrades are very discreet and understated. (No 8′ plywood airplane wings hanging off the back of the 17 year old’s civic beside you)
You can visit their site at http://www.dinancars.com/bmw/

]]> By: Parker http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/09/09/135i-and-335i-performance-power-kit-pricing-announced/#comment-150839 Parker Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:57:19 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=19961#comment-150839 I just wish it was more HP... But the cooling is a very nice added effect. I just wish it was more HP… But the cooling is a very nice added effect.

]]> By: X5SoB http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/09/09/135i-and-335i-performance-power-kit-pricing-announced/#comment-150836 X5SoB Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:47:01 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=19961#comment-150836 I can see this for the 135i, but doesn't the M3 fill the role of higher powered 3 series? I can see this for the 135i, but doesn’t the M3 fill the role of higher powered 3 series?

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