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Paris 2012: BMW M Performance Parts F30 3 Series
BIMMERPOST NEWS Paris 2012: BMW M Performance Parts F30 3 Series Nothing new was shown on this F30 with M Performance Parts at the 2012 Paris auto show, but it's still good eye candy. Here's a quick rundown of the parts you see in the photos below (we've also reposted photos we took at the 2012 AMI show in May). Also reference the full BMW M Performance Parts Catalog. Parts List:
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09-27-2012, 11:37 PM | #2 |
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09-27-2012, 11:46 PM | #3 |
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In Sweden BMW wants $2800 for the exterior package. Not really worth it. Maybe just the front depending on price.
That new M-sport steering wheel looked dope! |
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09-28-2012, 12:55 AM | #7 |
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What's the word on performance suspension availability? Is it springs or full suspension?
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09-28-2012, 04:24 AM | #8 |
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Anyone noticed the more beautiful M-performance steering wheel installed in the paris' F30 m-performance car yet?
Similar to the m-sport steering wheel of an M6 except for the alcantara and carbon. Also more or less like the regular M-sport steering wheel for this car. Can't find it in the official catalogue though.. strange. Last edited by dbonline; 09-28-2012 at 04:31 AM.. |
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09-28-2012, 06:49 AM | #9 |
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Do any of these fit the F31 do we know?
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09-28-2012, 07:14 AM | #11 |
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Looks like an easy conversion to the 335 exhaust though. Unlike the E9x, it seems to be just a new exhaust and new diffusor.
In the E9x, it not only would have been a new exhaust and diffusor, but relocation of carbon canister and more than a couple of underbody pieces. |
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09-28-2012, 07:18 AM | #12 |
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Those wheels are gross
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09-28-2012, 07:28 AM | #14 |
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I have seen them in person, and they don't look any better than what you see here. I normally like all OEM wheels, especially the plus size versions. However, 20" on a 8" wide wheel is just an awkward proportion. Just too "wagon wheel" for my tastes, and the tires have a ridiculously thin sidewall.
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09-28-2012, 08:06 AM | #15 |
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Let's be honest, the only real performance upgrade here are the Brembo brake pack and suspension. The rest is basically for show. You could find lighter rims and actual aero equipment for real downforce elsewhere.
I guess if you want to be a poser on the streets, go ahead. Maybe I'm just too track-oriented myself. They better have a CCB pack for the F80 M3, though. >_> |
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09-28-2012, 08:47 AM | #16 |
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Want more info...I see what looks like an intercooler and what looks like an ECU....
I kinda like the Poser parts...of course I bought an automatic, so maybe I am Isn't Elitism attractive? Last edited by Mrcarcrazy; 09-28-2012 at 09:08 AM.. |
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09-28-2012, 08:55 AM | #17 |
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Only new thing i'm seeing is the M-sport style steering wheel....gonna have to add it to my list, lol.
I was hoping for 328i exhaust and more info on the suspension
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Side note - its nice to see the full alcantara M-Sport wheel is on the way.
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09-28-2012, 09:44 AM | #20 |
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I sure hope someone tries (and succeeds) at putting that MT shift knob in an e46!
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09-28-2012, 09:45 AM | #21 |
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Say bye bye to fender rubbing issue.
I think I can fit a duck into this massive wheel gap.
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09-28-2012, 09:46 AM | #22 |
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It would be nice if this stuff was available as a factory option, even as a package.
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