AC Schnitzer releases MINI Cabrio product line

Wednesday, 06. 3. 2009  –  Category: Aftermarket News, Main

I’ve not really spent much time (ok, fair enough, ANY time) on BMW’s MINI, but something about the pics of the little tiger in ACS trim struck me as… HOT! Legendary Aachen-based BMW tuner AC Schnitzer just announced a comprehensive program for the MINI Cabrio in both standard and S versions.
Kicking off this package are [...]

Hamann takes on the new 7 Series

Monday, 05. 18. 2009  –  Category: Aftermarket News, Main

Hamann released details on their program for the new BMW F-01/02 7 Series today, with a nice set of high resolution pics included. The Laupheim, Germany based tuner initially announced several rim options, but now has expanded their offering to include everything from an aerodynamics package (roof spoiler, rear spoiler, side skirts, etc.) to variable [...]

Featured ride: Avi’s E36 M3

Saturday, 05. 16. 2009  –  Category: Features, Main

Avi, a Service Manager at a Bay Area auto dealership that shall remain nameless, is the proud owner of this Alpine White 1998 BMW M3. What caught our interest in this car was the fact that it wasn’t by any stretch a garage queen, but rather that it’s a well-tuned, well-maintained daily driver. Sure, it [...]

Hartge throws its hat in the E89 Z4 ring

Wednesday, 05. 13. 2009  –  Category: Aftermarket News, Main

Hartge recently released info on their initial product launches for BMW’s new Z4 hardtop roadster. Of course, given the relatively short development time, the first announcements focus on easily adapted items such as badging, pedals, exhaust tips and rims. Similar to competitors AC Schnitzer and Hamann, further product releases will include a full bodykit and [...]

Featured ride: Clex’s extreme makeover, an S50-powered 318ti

Wednesday, 05. 13. 2009  –  Category: Features, Main

Chris Lee, Clex on various boards around the BMW scene, has owned this extremely well-engineered 330ti for several years now. While BMW AG never actually produced this vehicle, preferring to focus the ti platform on the more fuel economical M42/44 block, Chris’ car gives us a glimpse of what could have been had the boys [...]

New press info: RDSport’s RS35 Biturbo

Wednesday, 04. 15. 2009  –  Category: Aftermarket News, Main

For those wishing to increase the performance of an already stellar platform, RDSport offers the RS35 Biturbo.
The first impression you get of the car is its lower, more aggressive stance courtesy of a Chassis Kit consisting of new custom-valved Bilstein struts, stiffer springs and anti-roll bars. The vehicle now sits 25 mm lower in the [...]

Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo spotted in the wild

Wednesday, 04. 1. 2009  –  Category: Aftermarket News, Main

Reports are trickling in of lucky European citizens who are taking delivery of Alpina’s new diesel coupe, the D3 Bi-Turbo. Over on E90Post one of their users, harpalb, just got his car and even then managed to peel himself out of the driver’s seat to post some initial observations and photos.
Apparently the D3 offers [...]

New pics & info: G-Power BMW X5 Typhoon

Wednesday, 03. 25. 2009  –  Category: Aftermarket News, Main

German BMW tuning house G-Power released info today on their latest creation, the X5 Typhoon, a beast with a 525-hp supercharged V8 Engine and top speed of 170 MPH. Somehow I must admit the brutish looks of this thing are appealing. I’d love to have a test drive in this one!
G-Power press release:
The G-POWER [...]