http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/20/bmw-bringing-aero-kit-for-the-1-series-to-geneva-tii-variant-ru/ Autoblog Comments for BMW bringing aero kit for the 1-series to Geneva, tii variant rumored http://www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/20/bmw-bringing-aero-kit-for-the-1-series-to-geneva-tii-variant-ru/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/20/bmw-bringing-aero-kit-for-the-1-series-to-geneva-tii-variant-ru/Feb 20th 2008 6:39PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/20/bmw-bringing-aero-kit-for-the-1-series-to-geneva-tii-variant-ru/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/20/bmw-bringing-aero-kit-for-the-1-series-to-geneva-tii-variant-ru/
I walked away wishing to have 2 smaller Turbos to boost pressure low down in the rev range. Im curious what kind of mileage this thing will get?

Does it mention anything about VANOS-Variable Geometry Vanes inside the Turbo?

Vintage, I agree with you a bit about the styling, but I find myself becoming more attracted to a car the more I know about their performance (not unlike a woman? ;)

I never cared for the original 535i until my friend told me what a bahn scorcher it was.

Also the editor of Car & Driver is a HUGE fan of this car, so I think that says A LOT.]]>Feb 20th 2008 7:23PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/20/bmw-bringing-aero-kit-for-the-1-series-to-geneva-tii-variant-ru/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/20/bmw-bringing-aero-kit-for-the-1-series-to-geneva-tii-variant-ru/Feb 21st 2008 8:35AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/20/bmw-bringing-aero-kit-for-the-1-series-to-geneva-tii-variant-ru/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/20/bmw-bringing-aero-kit-for-the-1-series-to-geneva-tii-variant-ru/Feb 20th 2008 6:41PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/20/bmw-bringing-aero-kit-for-the-1-series-to-geneva-tii-variant-ru/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/20/bmw-bringing-aero-kit-for-the-1-series-to-geneva-tii-variant-ru/
That's because it is. I cannot understand how people get excited over overpriced, unfocused "look at me"-mobiles like this.]]>Feb 20th 2008 8:28PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/20/bmw-bringing-aero-kit-for-the-1-series-to-geneva-tii-variant-ru/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/20/bmw-bringing-aero-kit-for-the-1-series-to-geneva-tii-variant-ru/
Still FAR better looking in person than the e90/e92 (3 series sedans and coupes) including the M3.
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Some of its body lines are questionable (definitely not as homely as the new Evo or STI) but as far as making a lightweight four banger its just not going to happen. BMW of North America doesn't cater to the enthusiast crowd.]]>Feb 20th 2008 9:01PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/20/bmw-bringing-aero-kit-for-the-1-series-to-geneva-tii-variant-ru/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/20/bmw-bringing-aero-kit-for-the-1-series-to-geneva-tii-variant-ru/The older Audi/VW 1.8t owners will tell you: that tiny KKK turbo was good and responsive, but fell flat on the top end. Good luck if you're trying to get more airflow from the usual mods... the turbo can't keep up. Turbo technology has come a far way though, so lets keep our fingers crossed and see what the boys from Munich have in store.]]>Feb 20th 2008 7:34PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/20/bmw-bringing-aero-kit-for-the-1-series-to-geneva-tii-variant-ru/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/20/bmw-bringing-aero-kit-for-the-1-series-to-geneva-tii-variant-ru/Feb 20th 2008 7:35PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/20/bmw-bringing-aero-kit-for-the-1-series-to-geneva-tii-variant-ru/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/20/bmw-bringing-aero-kit-for-the-1-series-to-geneva-tii-variant-ru/
You mean to tell me that 2 turbos, piping, intercoolers, etc weigh less than 2 more cylinders on the BMW? Bull.

A side note: As a former WRX and STi owner, 1 turbo is more than enough for a 4 banger. ]]>Feb 20th 2008 7:55PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/20/bmw-bringing-aero-kit-for-the-1-series-to-geneva-tii-variant-ru/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/20/bmw-bringing-aero-kit-for-the-1-series-to-geneva-tii-variant-ru/
If they pull this off that would be great. Hopefully they won't spoil it by having the 4 banger be less efficient than a 6...that would totally negate the benefits...It would be laughable (or just plain sad) if their twin 6 had better MPG than their twin 4...]]>Feb 20th 2008 8:49PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/20/bmw-bringing-aero-kit-for-the-1-series-to-geneva-tii-variant-ru/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/20/bmw-bringing-aero-kit-for-the-1-series-to-geneva-tii-variant-ru/Simple. A 6cyl turbo will make more power and torque than a 4cyl turbo. Not to mention make it sooner and have a broader power band which will more than make up for the weight. I don't know who designated this 200lb figure, but that's way off and greatly exaggerated for 2 more cylinders. My 2.5L STi spooled and made hp &tq way faster than my 2.0L WRX (1000rpms). Why? You have 30 more cubic inches of air moving through the motor.

The LS2 in my GTO weighs about 440lbs. So (all things being equal) that 's 110lbs per set of 2 cylinders in a pushrod motor. So what are we talking about in the Bimmer. Maybe 100lbs? I'll take the turbo six thank you. The difference in overall output will more than make up for the measly 100lbs.

I'm sure if you had to do a blind test in BMW A and BMW B you would absolutely not notice 100 lbs or hundredth of a second difference on the street if the engines were the same.

Turbo 4 vs. Turbo 6, night and day.]]>Feb 20th 2008 9:18PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/20/bmw-bringing-aero-kit-for-the-1-series-to-geneva-tii-variant-ru/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/20/bmw-bringing-aero-kit-for-the-1-series-to-geneva-tii-variant-ru/Feb 20th 2008 10:18PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/20/bmw-bringing-aero-kit-for-the-1-series-to-geneva-tii-variant-ru/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/20/bmw-bringing-aero-kit-for-the-1-series-to-geneva-tii-variant-ru/Feb 20th 2008 10:52PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/20/bmw-bringing-aero-kit-for-the-1-series-to-geneva-tii-variant-ru/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/20/bmw-bringing-aero-kit-for-the-1-series-to-geneva-tii-variant-ru/Feb 20th 2008 11:02PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/20/bmw-bringing-aero-kit-for-the-1-series-to-geneva-tii-variant-ru/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/20/bmw-bringing-aero-kit-for-the-1-series-to-geneva-tii-variant-ru/
Strangely, the old school 3 series from the 80s is not far off proportionately, yet it seems to make more sense, and u can actually use the rear seats. People harp on the need for the latest safety reqs bringing up the weight but thats BS.

Evos and WRXs manage to get more room out of a lighter car, I think the real prob is that these latest German interior materials and design avoirdupois the marketing dept insists upon means they cant make a nice clean minimal design anymore. Maybe in a decade when oil is well past 100 a barrel and the cost of plastic itself goes through the roof we will finally see some lightweight yet high-quality interiors, and a return to a more pure exterior aesthetic.

That thinking needs to extend to the car itself. Theres no reason a BMW cant feel of typical Germanic quality but have a more Evo/Elise sort of purity and lightness to its thinking. Theres just too much S**T crammed into every last space in the 1 series. That said I will probably replace my 03 WRX with an 07 STI, I prefer that lighter weight feel, even at the expense of perceived "quality." ]]>Feb 20th 2008 11:15PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/20/bmw-bringing-aero-kit-for-the-1-series-to-geneva-tii-variant-ru/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/20/bmw-bringing-aero-kit-for-the-1-series-to-geneva-tii-variant-ru/
Those who haven't driven a 1-Series, please don't write this car off and never take the time to drive one. It's a dream.

Think two parts 3-Series, one part Miata. Besides the trimmer exterior dimensions, there's a tactile directness and vivid (though premium-refined) feel to the 1's primary controls that make it drive purer and "smaller" than the 3-Series.]]>Feb 21st 2008 1:47AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/20/bmw-bringing-aero-kit-for-the-1-series-to-geneva-tii-variant-ru/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/20/bmw-bringing-aero-kit-for-the-1-series-to-geneva-tii-variant-ru/
I may also say! Its the same . . .

http://cars.ozfreeonline.com/]]>Feb 21st 2008 6:07AM