Category: BMW
In this article I describe how I upgraded the front brakes on my modified E30 BMW using Ferodo DS2500, 280 mm diameter, slotted discs and Alcon four-piston, H-type, radial mounted calipers. My recipe is compatible with 15” rims, but is by no means the only workable solution. There are, I am sure,many other brake calipers [...]
There is a lot of confusion amongst owners as to how good the brakes are on their performance BMWs and whether or not they should upgrade them. For Z4M, M3, M3 CSL and V10 M5/M6 owners the standard brakes are really not as bad as many people make out. The issue with the BMW system [...]
Explanations: a) All Wheel Drive 1) = up to 9/86 5) = up to 1/94 9) = M50, M52 b) S52 2) = after 9/86 6) = after 1/94 10) = M54, M56 c) S54 3) = up to 9/90 7) = up to 9/98 11) = up to 6/00 4) = after 9/90 8) [...]
BMW enthusiasts can now say “Mmmmmm,” with a capital “M.” The “M” in M3 stands for motorsports, and BMW’s new GTW model takesmotorsports to the next level. Right in line with the M3 CSL, this auto has minor exterior changes, but major changes where it counts.The Specs-Top Speed: 174 MPH-Engine Size: 4.4 liter, V-8-Power: 444 [...]
Transmission and technology Self-levelling pneumatic suspension (for the rear axle)??Tow bar with electric pivot-mounted ball head??Tow bar with removable ball head??xDrive (all-wheel-drive system with variable torque distribution) with M-specific settings?? BMW ConnectedDrive – Driver assistance systems Cruise control with braking function??High-beam assistant??M Head-up Display with dynamic engine speed band, shift lights, gear selection indicator, speed??Park [...]
Date Model Update July 23, 2009X5 M & X6 MThe MY 2010 X5 M and X6 M Order Guides are now available.July 23, 20091 SeriesThe MY 2010 1 Series Order Guides are now available.July 23, 2009Z4The MY 2010 Z4 Order Guides are now available.July 23, 2009X3The MY 2010 X3 Order Guides are now available.July 23, [...]
Technical DataxDrive50ixDrive30dInterior TrimsxDrive50ixDrive30d Cylinders/valves8/46/4Capacity in ccm43952993Max. output in kW at 1/min300/5500173/4000Aluminium Flywheel Black??Max. torque in Nm at 1/min600/1750520/2000Fine-wood trim Ash grain?? Specifications Fine-wood trim Bamboo grain dark??Alarm system?? Exterior Colours Aluminium running board??Alpine White??Armrests, front and rear??Black Sapphire??Deep Sea Blue??Mineral Silver??Automatic tailgate operation??Monaco Blue??Automatic transmission??Space Grey??Condition Based Service??Tasman??Cruise control with brake function??Titanium Silver??Cupholder, front and [...]
Vehicle Details: Registration:2007/07 Mileage:250 miles Availability:SOLD Exterior:Sapphire Black Interior:Black Leather Standard Features: 6.5″ colour display screenCruise control with brake functionIDrive controller on centre consoleLights on warningOn board computerPark distance controlPASRemote tailgate releaseService interval indicatorStop/start buttonTyre puncture warning systemBMW professional twin tuner radio with single CD player and MP3CD playback facilityBlack roof railsBody colour bumpersBody colour [...]
Revealed in Frankfurt Motor Show in 1985, production started in march 1986 with 325i, followed in july 1986 with 320i. In september 1987, both versions were fitted with catalytic converter. That was only in july 1990 that a 318i fitted with 4 cylinders engine will appear. In the meantime, a handmade version, the M3 convertible [...]
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