MB vs BMW tuners (comparo?)
05-05-2006, 07:02 PM
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Been looking at some sites for my favourite marques, and am really surprised to see that the tuning options available for BMW cars are not only less, but no tuners really offer bespoke conversions (as in custom made interiors, gullwing doors, widebody, race spec preparation) for bmw.
here is a list of the two firm's tuners (feel free to add more)
bmw:
hartge
ac_scnitzer
hammann
alpina (?)
g-power
dinan
mercedes-benz:
brabus
kleemann
MKB
lorinser
renntech
fab-design
vaeth
carlsson
heres some of the mb stuff on offer.. just using the SL and CL for refernce
here is a list of the two firm's tuners (feel free to add more)
bmw:
hartge
ac_scnitzer
hammann
alpina (?)
g-power
dinan
mercedes-benz:
brabus
kleemann
MKB
lorinser
renntech
fab-design
vaeth
carlsson
heres some of the mb stuff on offer.. just using the SL and CL for refernce
05-05-2006, 07:02 PM
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http://www.carlsson.de/de/tuning/sl/...terieur/01.php
just a small selection of the bespoke interiors
on top of that there is a much wider choice of engine updgrades:
eg SLK55 amg in brabus form can be offered from 367bhp to 711bhp
Kleemann offer the following packages for the SLK55 amg: 367bhp, 508bhp, 540bhp, 567bhpm 610bhp
for the SL65 AMG, renntech offers from 612bhp/1000nm to 780bhp/1400nm
I really think more BMW tuners (aprat from the crazy Hartge/ACschnitzer topster/tenstion ) should venture into bespoke and very unique conversions, and im not just thinking about offering a carbon fibre trim or a streeing wheel
05-05-2006, 07:15 PM
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Add Dinan to the list. 
05-05-2006, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='278636' date='May 6 2006, 04:15 AM
Add Dinan to the list.
also
kelleners and nowack had some incredible packages for the old e39 m5 , but seem to have lost any interest in developing new options (fingers crossed for the new e60 m5 package that kelleners has realased)
05-05-2006, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 700700' post='278639' date='May 5 2006, 08:23 PM
afaik , dinan only offer good tuning options for m-cars ?
also
kelleners and nowack had some incredible packages for the old e39 m5 , but seem to have lost any interest in developing new options (fingers crossed for the new e60 m5 package that kelleners has realased)
also
kelleners and nowack had some incredible packages for the old e39 m5 , but seem to have lost any interest in developing new options (fingers crossed for the new e60 m5 package that kelleners has realased)
05-07-2006, 07:49 PM
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
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Where's Racing Dynamic?
05-07-2006, 07:52 PM
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
Past rides:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
Originally Posted by 700700' post='278630' date='May 6 2006, 11:02 AM
just a small selection of the bespoke interiors
IMO I don't want any BMW ending up looking like that.
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05-07-2006, 08:48 PM
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My Ride: 2007 550i White/Black, SMG, Sports Pkg, Comfort Access, Nav, HUD, Satellite Radio, Anthracite Maple Trim
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Originally Posted by AC_S5' post='279227' date='May 7 2006, 08:52 PM
Pimp my ride.
IMO I don't want any BMW ending up looking like that. :thumbsdown:
IMO I don't want any BMW ending up looking like that.
:thumbsdown:
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My Ride: MY RIDE is DA real .-) HAMANN 5 aka BLACK MAMBA born on 16/06/2005/delivered on 05/08/2005 as following:
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Originally Posted by AC_S5' post='279226' date='May 8 2006, 05:49 AM
Where's Racing Dynamic?
homre, Hamann offers all the options incl. wide version that some blamed for a long time... , different and indiv. sporty interiors all the spoilers in carbon, so even if AMG is like ///M for BMW there are some options if you wanna waist your money, like me
so edit plz the basic statement, ACS offers concepts :'( Tension, etc. Hartge has also nice packs, and lower levels also Rieger, Mattig, etc.