Official - USA BMW M3 / M4 M Competition Package Guide PDF

MN2///M · 03-17-2016, 05:32 PM

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Attached is the official USA product guide for the M3/M4 2016 Competition Package.

Includes power/torque graphs on page 6.

Other than that, nothing that I have not seen posted elsewhere.

Vocans · 03-17-2016, 05:58 PM

It does say the power increase includes a modified bedplate, whatever the hell that is.

Tflong24 · 03-17-2016, 06:41 PM

I don't see where it states any new suspension components (dampers, sways etc.), just settings and software. Ok, I see it, new software for dampers and new stabilizer.

CanAutM3 · 03-17-2016, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Vocans

It does say the power increase includes a modified bedplate, whatever the hell that is.

The bedplate is the bottom half of the crank case that holds the bottom half of the main crankshaft bearings. Item 6 on chart below:

CanAutM3 · 03-17-2016, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Tflong24

I don't see where it states any new suspension components (dampers, sways etc.), just settings and software. Ok, I see it, new software for dampers and new stabilizer.

It is more clearly mentioned in the Canadian product info:

shahano · 03-18-2016, 02:06 AM

nothing about bedplate upgrade in the canadian pack

FC4 · 03-18-2016, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Vocans

It does say the power increase includes a modified bedplate, whatever the hell that is.

If the HP/TQ chart is accurate, the gains in output are only in the upper-RPM range, from 5500 to redline right where the car needs it. It's safe to assume it's hardware related and not just a software tweak.

BMW M3 CRT · 03-18-2016, 02:59 AM

And nothing about the "Manual Seat Option" with the CP !?

KZEVO · 03-18-2016, 05:07 AM

Thanks for posting...based on the description, it appears that the dampers are unchanged and only get a software update.

Edit: the Canadian description posted above seems to indicate new dampers.

CanAutM3 · 03-18-2016, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by FC4

If the HP/TQ chart is accurate, the gains in output are only in the upper-RPM range, from 5500 to redline right where the car needs it. It's safe to assume it's hardware related and not just a software tweak.

What makes you think that

?

Further, I just don't see how a modified bedplate would give the engine more power. I could understand that a modified bedplate could be needed to deal with more power, but it would not make more power by itself. Further, with the quantity of cars out there making big power on the base bedplate withou issues, I wonder if this was really warranted. No mention of this bedplate modification on the GTS either...

CanAutM3 · 03-18-2016, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by KZEVO

Thanks for posting...based on the description, it appears that the dampers are unchanged and only get a software update.

Edit: the Canadian description posted above seems to indicate new dampers.

So does the ETK...

KZEVO · 03-18-2016, 06:38 AM

Thanks for confirming. Can't get better confirmation than from ETK.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

So does the ETK...

dmk08 · 03-18-2016, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

The bedplate is the bottom half of the crank case that holds the bottom half of the main crankshaft bearings. Item 6 on chart below:

Soooo... I guess im not so silly after all eh?

CanAutM3 · 03-18-2016, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by dmk08

Soooo... I guess im not so silly after all eh?

I never said you were. There was simply conflicting info being distributed. Further, two articles reported a modified crankcase cover, which is technically different than a bedplate

.

dmk08 · 03-18-2016, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by CanAutM3

I never said you were. There was simply conflicting info being distributed. Further, two articles reported a modified crankcase cover, which is technically different than a bedplate

.

Yeah my point the whole time was where there is smoke there is usually fire. I had heard about a modified engine component from my SA who never Bs me and two magazines even tho they were conflicting.

Unfortunately I dont think this helps the one issue most of us worry about. The crank hub. I dont know enough to really comment on this though.

mkoesel · 03-18-2016, 07:33 AM

It would seem to make sense for them to use this new bedplate on all S55 engines. I wonder if that will happen.

CanAutM3 · 03-18-2016, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by mkoesel

It would seem to make sense for them to use this new bedplate on all S55 engines. I wonder if that will happen.

Agreed.

blinkme323 · 03-18-2016, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by mkoesel

It would seem to make sense for them to use this new bedplate on all S55 engines. I wonder if that will happen.

If this is true, then that would definitely make the most sense. Has the part number changed in ETK?

Just one more thing to make 2015 / early 2016s even more obsolete

mkoesel · 03-18-2016, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by blinkme323

Just one more thing to make 2015 / early 2016s even more obsolete

Nonsense, I've already upgraded my bedplate to an aftermarket CFRP piece with OLED accents. It voided my warranty, but I know it is worth it every time I climb underneath the car, remove the underbody shielding, and can almost see it. I can also feel the slightly lighter front end every time I take a corner at 160mph.

shahano · 03-18-2016, 11:27 AM

im confused what does the bedplate do?

CanAutM3 · 03-18-2016, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by shahano

im confused what does the bedplate do?

It holds the crankshaft in place. See Post #4.

dojokoto · 03-18-2016, 07:12 PM

I still don't understand this sports exhaust from the ZCP? Is it just a sound differential from the regular stock? Because it's not even as close as good as MPE I heard, sooo I don't understand what ZCP exhaust does.

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Vocans Second Lieutenant 165 Rep 214 Posts Drives: Red tricycle Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: St. Louis iTrader: (0)	It does say the power increase includes a modified bedplate, whatever the hell that is. __________________ 2016 M3 Sakhir Orange/Full Black Merino, 6MT, Competition Package, Executive Package, Lighting Package, Driver Assistance Package
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Tflong24 Private First Class 129 Rep 176 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 30 Jahre Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Corpus Christi TX iTrader: (0)	I don't see where it states any new suspension components (dampers, sways etc.), just settings and software. Ok, I see it, new software for dampers and new stabilizer.
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shahano Lieutenant Colonel 231 Rep 1,576 Posts Drives: 21' M2C 6spd ,11' 1M, 88' M3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	nothing about bedplate upgrade in the canadian pack
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03-18-2016, 02:59 AM	#8
BMW M3 CRT Lieutenant 177 Rep 464 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	And nothing about the "Manual Seat Option" with the CP !?
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03-18-2016, 05:07 AM	#9
KZEVO Lieutenant 191 Rep 516 Posts Drives: '18 F80 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NOVA iTrader: (0)	Thanks for posting...based on the description, it appears that the dampers are unchanged and only get a software update. Edit: the Canadian description posted above seems to indicate new dampers.
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mkoesel Moderator 7517 Rep 19,368 Posts Drives: No BMW for now Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canton, MI iTrader: (1)	It would seem to make sense for them to use this new bedplate on all S55 engines. I wonder if that will happen.
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shahano Lieutenant Colonel 231 Rep 1,576 Posts Drives: 21' M2C 6spd ,11' 1M, 88' M3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	im confused what does the bedplate do?
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03-18-2016, 07:12 PM	#22
dojokoto Private First Class 23 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 328 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: US iTrader: (0)	I still don't understand this sports exhaust from the ZCP? Is it just a sound differential from the regular stock? Because it's not even as close as good as MPE I heard, sooo I don't understand what ZCP exhaust does.
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