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HP Autosport · 09-24-2013, 05:25 PM

Couple things I have noticed...

BAD:
1) Valvetronic - YIKES... tuning capabilities are somewhat out the window.
2) Plastic Waste Gate Actuator - That could cause some problems hope it doesn't melt...
3) Dash - WTF was BMW thinking...

GOOD:
1) Weight - HOLY COW IT IS LIGHT!!!
2) Cooling System - Water to Air?!?!?! Even just adding cooling system mods (such as a better pump) will add power. Could be bad for engine temp if it is trying to regulate air temp throw flushing water to cool it.
3) CF Drive Shaft - This is just smart to shave weight
4) Power to weight - spectacular

My only feeling is this will fall short of the GTR and still be within 30k of a supercar... Good job BMW and we shall see what happens!

-Mike

09-24-2013, 05:25 PM	#69
HP Autosport Supreme Allied Commander 3816 Rep 54,319 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, AP, Brembo, GIAC, Koni, Ohlins, Performance Friction, www.hpautosport.com iTrader: (36)	Couple things I have noticed... BAD: 1) Valvetronic - YIKES... tuning capabilities are somewhat out the window. 2) Plastic Waste Gate Actuator - That could cause some problems hope it doesn't melt... 3) Dash - WTF was BMW thinking... GOOD: 1) Weight - HOLY COW IT IS LIGHT!!! 2) Cooling System - Water to Air?!?!?! Even just adding cooling system mods (such as a better pump) will add power. Could be bad for engine temp if it is trying to regulate air temp throw flushing water to cool it. 3) CF Drive Shaft - This is just smart to shave weight 4) Power to weight - spectacular My only feeling is this will fall short of the GTR and still be within 30k of a supercar... Good job BMW and we shall see what happens! -Mike
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