BMW Performance Parts?
09-17-2007, 06:22 PM
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After reading and hearing that BMW was entering the post-market performance parts market, this month both Bimmer and Rondel carry full page ads for "BMW Performance Parts".
So I own a BMW, and I know what a performance part is, I expect to see at least a dedicated link on the website. After 10 minutes of going into MyBMW, and the Owners site, I find "Accessories".
Accessories?
Not what I would call performance parts, but maybe something got lost in the translation. So here's where I can find my performance parts: roof racks, bike racks, lighted door sills, iPod connectors, a nice leatherette case for my extra oil.
I'm in seventh-heaven, I just can't wait to see what this beauty going to do with all my "PERFORMANCE PARTS". [FLAME OFF]
So I own a BMW, and I know what a performance part is, I expect to see at least a dedicated link on the website. After 10 minutes of going into MyBMW, and the Owners site, I find "Accessories".
Accessories?
Not what I would call performance parts, but maybe something got lost in the translation. So here's where I can find my performance parts: roof racks, bike racks, lighted door sills, iPod connectors, a nice leatherette case for my extra oil.
I'm in seventh-heaven, I just can't wait to see what this beauty going to do with all my "PERFORMANCE PARTS". [FLAME OFF]
09-17-2007, 08:10 PM
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those accessories have always been available, and well advertised by bmw - on its website and by the dealers. i seriously doubt they are the new performance parts we've been expecting. perhaps the website just isnt updated yet. what does the bimmer and roundel ads say?
09-17-2007, 08:18 PM
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From what I have read, most of the BMW performance parts for sale will be for the e46 and e90. I didn't see anything for the e60.
09-17-2007, 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='470560' date='Sep 18 2007, 12:18 AM
From what I have read, most of the BMW performance parts for sale will be for the e46 and e90. I didn't see anything for the e60.
how about for the m cars? any oem performance parts for the m5?
09-18-2007, 06:09 AM
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I posted a link to a scan of the catalog over in this thread. http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=44180
Like a Vegastrashed said, mostly E46 3 series stuff right now.
Like a Vegastrashed said, mostly E46 3 series stuff right now.
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no performance parts, just accessories and enchancements, no real ecu remaps or inductions or any major power gain mods?
But nice of BMW to join the after market accessories range, i bought a baby chair from this accessories catalogue.
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But nice of BMW to join the after market accessories range, i bought a baby chair from this accessories catalogue.
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