M Coupe Performance Package expected ??

1erMCoupe · 04-12-2011, 01:47 AM

Hi, does anyone know if we can expect some performance parts for the M Coupe like springs, short shifter or HP increase etc?

M3Power79 · 04-12-2011, 02:10 AM

I really hope they will come with a Performance program and our friend Scott26 suggested this months ago but i think it's not likely if you ask me.
Lets pray for it

Denso · 04-12-2011, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by M3Power79

I really hope they will come with a Performance program and our friend Scott26 suggested this months ago but i think it's not likely if you ask me.
Lets pray for it

+1000

Would love to see this little thing break the 400HP barrier.

Slappymangooze · 04-12-2011, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Denso

+1000

Would love to see this little thing break the 400HP barrier.

What's left for the Discovery space shuttle then?

as7920 · 04-12-2011, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Denso

+1000

Would love to see this little thing break the 400HP barrier.

LOL. Agreed, though I think 30 - 40 bhp gain would be more realistic!

Boxercup · 04-12-2011, 07:00 AM

Sorry guys, I think its very unlikely to have a full suite of upgrades.

The car is obviously already 'upgraded' and with the limited numbers and possible take up of parts, I can't see the bean counters giving it too much time.

Plus, as already discussed, the performace is so close the the M3 already, I can't see BMW wanting to make it quicker still.

I'm happy to be proven wrong and if so, I'll have a carbon rear diffuser please.

MrRoboto · 04-12-2011, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by as7920

LOL. Agreed, though I think 30 - 40 bhp gain would be more realistic!

The M engineers have stated that "there is more under that pedal than might be printed in a brochure"

Power isn't an issue with the 135 and likely not an issue with the 1M. Where the 135 falls short is suspension, traction, etc which are the areas where the 1M shines. Some extra jam under the hood is gravy.

Red135 · 04-12-2011, 02:01 PM

If you consider it from the perspective of having 35hp more than the non-modified N54, rather than having 335hp, then it really isn't lacking.

johnsfb · 04-12-2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Denso

+1000

Would love to see this little thing break the 400HP barrier.

Yes --- I'll be looking out for any decent performance upgrade, BMW or not.

Denso · 04-14-2011, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by johnsfb

Yes --- I'll be looking out for any decent performance upgrade, BMW or not.

John, Me too let me know if you are made aware of anything. Are you still getting your car on the day of release ?

clived · 04-14-2011, 07:15 AM

Evolve expect their 135i map to work fine on the 1M

1erMCoupe · 04-14-2011, 08:19 AM

No doubts about aftermarket bits an peaces.... But i would like to have BMW upgrades because of the warranty.

Boxercup · 04-14-2011, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 1erMCoupe

No doubts about aftermarket bits an peaces.... But i would like to have BMW upgrades because of the warranty.

+1 I won't muck about with the engine unless it's approved (guess I'm showing my age).

as7920 · 04-14-2011, 08:35 AM

Agreed. I have never "messed about" with any of my cars before but would certainly consider a BMW backed upgrade.

sparoz · 04-14-2011, 11:54 PM

There has been some little noise here and there to suggest there might be some performance kit available

sparoz · 04-20-2011, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by sparoz

There has been some little noise here and there to suggest there might be some performance kit available

Scott27 made some more noise in GFC -
"I changed to AW on the account of some cool options that suit white better than Valencia Orange. Learn more later this year."

Looks like some performance parts is coming - especially the M strips.

///M1 · 04-20-2011, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by sparoz

Scott27 made some more noise in GFC -
"I changed to AW on the account of some cool options that suit white better than Valencia Orange. Learn more later this year."

Looks like some performance parts is coming - especially the M strips.

I dunno if I would call decals 'performance' parts, if they added 5hp we would all have them

Agree those would look better on an AW car, perhaps even on the BSM but def out of place on the VO. For the latter, maybe a grey color scheme (3 stripes in different escalating shading) would work better, though not really true to the BMW Motorsport tradition

as7920 · 04-20-2011, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by sparoz

Scott27 made some more noise in GFC -
"I changed to AW on the account of some cool options that suit white better than Valencia Orange. Learn more later this year."

Looks like some performance parts is coming - especially the M strips.

Have you got a link? I searched GCF but couldn't find the post.

Cheers,

Mark.

eeghie · 04-20-2011, 04:26 PM

http://www.**************.com/bmw-lo...stest-2-a.html

the remark is in his footnote

as7920 · 04-20-2011, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by eeghie

http://www.**************.com/bmw-lo...stest-2-a.html

the remark is in his footnote

Cheers! Appears the footnote text isn't included in the search.

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M3Power79 Lieutenant 31 Rep 515 Posts Drives: 1M sold - M4 MW DKG ordered Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	I really hope they will come with a Performance program and our friend Scott26 suggested this months ago but i think it's not likely if you ask me. Lets pray for it __________________ "... on the smiles-per-mile charts, the 1-series M coupe can't be beat. It is a challenging piece, a triple-X-rated driver's machine for semi-professionals. Its handling balance provides an open invitation to indulge in latent oversteer, and provides an opportunity to separate the men from the boys. It is an absolute hoot on the track and an addictive plaything on your favorite twisty back road. "
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Boxercup Private First Class 1 Rep 155 Posts Drives: BSM 1M Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Sorry guys, I think its very unlikely to have a full suite of upgrades. The car is obviously already 'upgraded' and with the limited numbers and possible take up of parts, I can't see the bean counters giving it too much time. Plus, as already discussed, the performace is so close the the M3 already, I can't see BMW wanting to make it quicker still. I'm happy to be proven wrong and if so, I'll have a carbon rear diffuser please.
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Red135 La Flama Blanca 27 Rep 1,545 Posts Drives: 1-series Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Abq, NM iTrader: (1)	If you consider it from the perspective of having 35hp more than the non-modified N54, rather than having 335hp, then it really isn't lacking.
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1erMCoupe Private 8 Rep 66 Posts Drives: BMW 1 M Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	No doubts about aftermarket bits an peaces.... But i would like to have BMW upgrades because of the warranty. __________________ 1er M Coupe delivered // AW, wheels gungray, Performance Seats, KW V3+, Eisenmann exhaust.
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as7920 Colonel 597 Rep 2,375 Posts Drives: 2023 SG/FR M4 xDrive Competiti Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Agreed. I have never "messed about" with any of my cars before but would certainly consider a BMW backed upgrade.
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