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BMW Tuning
April 17th, 2008 by Shenron
It’s no secret that some of the best vehicles on the road around the world are European sport-luxury vehicles- specifically BMW’s. For those that consider themselves BMW enthusiasts, one way to ensure you maximize speed and performance is with BMW tuning.
BMW Tuning Solutions for All Types of Enthusiasts
It should be noted that tuning auto BMW doesn’t have to be extremely costly or technical. In fact, there are many solutions available that the average auto enthusiast can start tuning BMW. In addition, if you consider yourself very technical or a pro, you can completely modify or even overhaul your BMW to achieve optimum performance.
BMW Chip Tuning
If you would like to get the most speed out of your BMW then tuning your BMW engine is perhaps the most appropriate way to go about it. Tuning auto BMW can be as easy as swapping an ECU chip (Electronic Control Unit) or adding a super charger to your existing engine. For those looking for a cost effective, but extremely easy way to increase performance, tuning BMW engine’s via an ECU chip is perhaps your best bet. Your BMW vehicle comes equipped with an ECU chip that has factory settings loaded already onto it. Settings such air to fuel ratio, RPM limitations, etc can improve gas mileage, but also usually limits performance. Tuning BMW engines with a new ECU chip can easily reset engine parameters giving your BMW vehicle a gain in horsepower and overall performance (usually at the loss of fuel efficiency and sometimes emission standards).
Tuning BMW: Components
While maximum performance can usually be accomplished by tuning auto BMW engines, other ways to increase performance including horsepower is via components. Components such as mufflers, filters and transmission adjustments can increase overall vehicle performance. Components are available for BMW M3 Tuning, BMW M5 Tuning, BMW M6 Tuning, BMW X5 Tuning, BMW E46 Tuning, BMW E30 Tuning, BMW E36 Tuning and BMW 3 Tuning.
Tuning BMW: Wheels and Tires
One of the ways to improve your driving performance and safety is to tune your wheels and tires. Your tires are the only part of your vehicle that comes in contact with the road. For the highest driving performance, you must make sure that these few square inches of rubber make exceptional contact with the road. By installing high quality, thicker, high speed rated tires; you can easily improve performance and safety at the same time.
Wheels are also extremely important. For BMW enthusiasts that install light weight rims (wheels) on your vehicle, you can not only achieve lightening the load of your vehicle, but also add great styling. It should be noted that one of the best ways to customize your vehicle is simply with new rims. New rims instantly increase your car’s attractiveness and uniqueness.
Tuning BMW: Body Kits and Modifications
One of the most important things to consider when tuning BMW’s is aerodynamics. Aerodynamics not only can decrease the resistance to air- helping your vehicle increase in speed, but also save fuel and increase performance. In fact, a good body kit including a spoiler, hoods, side skirts, etc can help keep your vehicle on the road, especially at high speeds.
Tuning BMW: Suspension Modifications
Another important area for any BMW tuning enthusiast to consider is to modify the stock suspension. Suspension plays a big role in the performance of your vehicle. If you drive at fast speeds or want impeccable control of your vehicle one way to ensure top performance is with struts, shocks, damper kits, special bars, etc. Suspension modifications will assist drivers in steering and control- even at high speeds.
Tuning BMW: Supercharger Kits
To achieve ultimate performance, one item that every BMW tuning enthusiast should install is a supercharger. Installing a supercharger is not a project for a novice; in fact, it usually entails a lot of work and know-how. However, for those that are looking to add 100 to over 400 horsepower to their BMW, this is usually the best method.
Superchargers are gas compressors. They force lots of air and ultimately more oxygen into the combustion chamber of your BMW engine. While extremely effective at adding performance including speed and horsepower, they lower fuel economy and can affect emissions output.
For those that are interested in BMW tuning, our site offers comprehensive info on all facets of getting the most out of your BMW vehicle.
Tags: BMW, Body Kits, Car Parts, Car Reviews, Car Tuning
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BMW
November 27th, 2007 by Shenron
BMW is an acronym of one of the world’s most famous car brands that manufactures luxury cars, performance cars, motorcycles, and has several subsidiaries (Mini and Rolls-Royce) and has been in business since 1922, however it can been seen as being older dating back to 1916 with the two founding fathers of the company – Gustav Otto and Karl Rapp, along with three others who actually took BMW and ran with it through many difficulties: Max Friz, Joseph Popp, and finally Camillo Castiglioni. They originally began with engines for aircraft, then moved on to motorbikes and finally automobiles the same year the roaring 20’s came to a crashing end.
Their first crisis came in 1918 with World War I coming to an end, and the demand for parts, motors, and services ceasing immediately causing BMW to shut down. During the forced closure the company (under the stewardship of Popp) went right back to manufacturing consumer goods meant for a non-military market and soon had engine lines for many different things that needed them (you know, boats, cars, motorbike, the whole thing) until brakes became their mainstay, and they almost became wholly owned by the company they manufactured for… but then came Camillo Castiglioni – who bought back the engine making areas and the patents, and the trademark which were considered ‘insignificant’ for a VERY large 75 million marks.
After doing this he (Castiglioni) took his current airplane engine manufacturer BFW and renamed it to BMW, and the rest follows a pretty straightforward path. They got business from the Russians for engines (The Red Army actually), followed by great incomes from this. Friz and Popp secured the future of the company, and then the motorbikes were manufactured – giving BMW a massive amount of fame, followed by automobiles. The Second World War ravaged BMW and lead to a new kind of crisis – the plants were destroyed, the assets in the east were taken by the Soviets, and they were banned from building anything for three years. Finally just as things seemed better 1959 reared its ugly head – they almost were sold to Benz. Instead there was a change in heart, and the man with the chips Herbet Quandt bought 50% of BMW and flipped the company around. Four years later and the company were again in the black. Today they are constantly expanding and growing.
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BMW Z4 Coupe (2)
July 23rd, 2007 by Shenron
BMW Z4 Coupe is a sleek looking roadster from BMW that defines style and car fashion in an innovative manner. The interiors include a sports steering wheel that has a leather covering. The leather covering and sporty structure of the wheel provides a firm grip. It also has multifunction settings that allow you to remotely function and control various features of the car like radio and car phone. The seats have been specially designed in a sporty structure that easily blends with the overall sporty and smart look of the car. The best part is that all the features of these sports seats, that is, the seat height, backrest angle and thigh support can be adjusted individually for complete comfort. But the car is not just about style. It also has a powerful 6-cylinder engine that will take you from 0 to 100 km/h in a matter of only 5.7 seconds. In fact, the car is a perfect blend of uncompromised power and enviable style.
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BMW Z4 Coupe
July 23rd, 2007 by Shenron
Have you ever dreamed of owing a car that is elegant, chic yet contemporary? In a recent survey made by a company BMW Z4 coupe has been titled as the most stylish car driven by women all over the world. The super sexy and sleek BMW Z4 Coupe includes many exclusive features like a glistening outer body, automatic transmissions, smooth steering and supercharged engine. This lavishly designed coupe can accommodate nearly two people. In addition to all these basic amenities and features it also consists of a Bluetooth communication system, tire pressure programmer and heated seat in the front. Moreover, this luxurious car is also equipped with a surrounding sound effect audio system thus offering its owner’s a tang of music and dance. So if are looking for an automobile vehicle that is exclusively stylish and extravagantly graceful then BMW Z4 sedan is just the right car that you will love to owe.
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BMW X5
July 23rd, 2007 by Shenron
BMW X5 is yet another addition by the BMW brand to its Sports Activity Vehicles range. Elegant and extremely powerful, the vehicle uses the state-of-art technology for excellent and efficient performance. The design of the vehicle is one of its own kinds that give a powerful look to the vehicle. In fact, the exteriors and interiors have been designed to complement the technological advancements that the vehicle uses. BMW X5 has been specially built for people who are globe trotters and like traveling in comfort. The SAV provides its users with a unique option of a panorama glass roof which can be angled according to the requirement at that too at a button touch. The vehicle also has a wind deflector that helps in reducing any kind of turbulence inside the car while it is traveling at a high speed with an open roof. For complete comfort, the car interiors involve the use of leather seat covers and electronic sunblind.
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