[in_d_haus]

Who is your favorite BMW Tuner?

 

[alee]

M ? :dunno:

 

[nate]

I like RD a lot. Their custom cars are amazing.

I also like Dinan too. They are very expensive though and don't make enough serious upgrades for 328s I like what they have done to older, such as their stroker engines and forced induction kits. The engineering is very good. Suposedly they are coming out with a 75hp cam/header upgrade to the E39 M5

 

[in_d_haus]

Yes, I know there are others. Zender, Mutec, and Hartge to name a few. I think I hit the most popular ones.

 

[alee]

I like RD a lot. Their custom cars are amazing.

I also like Dinan too. They are very expensive though and don't make enough serious upgrades for 328s I like what they have done to older, such as their stroker engines and forced induction kits. The engineering is very good. Suposedly they are coming out with a 75hp cam/header upgrade to the E39 M5

I would have thought you wouldn't like any tuner that didn't put out a LSD for your 328Ci.

 

[nate]

I would have thought you wouldn't like any tuner that didn't put out a LSD for your 328Ci.

Don't think I'm not pissed about that But, none of the other tuners make one either

I think I am going to call them and suggest one :thumb:

 

[Guest]

Hmmm... No "None of the Above"?

 

[nate]

Hmmm... No "None of the Above"?

It would be a write in vote...

Who is your nomination?

 

[nate]

IDH-

You should have left Alpina out just to spite Vince

 

[31st330i]

umm.... conforti?

 

[Guest]

It would be a write in vote...

Who is your nomination?

Without posting more flame fodder, I'm not inclined to go for any "tuned" looks/products. For the types of mods I've done/might do in the future, I like UUC. But I wouldn't call them a "tuner" per se.

Unlike many (and this is merely personal preference) I prefer a "stock" look whether or not the car truly IS bone stock. Since I drive rather fast, stealth is good.

And, as far as overall looks go, on BMWs, I'd go with Alpina simply because their stuff looks the least like the r*cer crap the Honda boys tack on. It actually look right on BMWs (in an "Old School BMW" way). I can't say that about a lot of the stuff I've seen in pics posted in various places.

 

[in_d_haus]

IDH-

You should have left Alpina out just to spite Vince

I was gonna jerk his chain but he promised to introduce me to a bunch of Hooters girls when I come down for Bimmerfest Right Vince 'ol buddy!

 

[in_d_haus]

I like AC Schnitzer for their interior stuff (CF trim) Looks great!
I don't like their M3 Aero stuff, looks like TD says with the wing on back.

I do like RDs Aero (Tornado) pretty cool, and even Hamann.

All these guys do amazing things with these cars, pushing them to the next level ALA the Hamann Laguna Seca II with a V12 and gull wing doors.

Cool concepts and rich people play toys.

 

[nate]

Without posting more flame fodder, I'm not inclined to go for any "tuned" looks/products. For the types of mods I've done/might do in the future, I like UUC. But I wouldn't call them a "tuner" per se.

Unlike many (and this is merely personal preference) I prefer a "stock" look whether or not the car truly IS bone stock. Since I drive rather fast, stealth is good.

And, as far as overall looks go, on BMWs, I'd go with Alpina simply because their stuff looks the least like the r*cer crap the Honda boys tack on. It actually look right on BMWs (in an "Old School BMW" way). I can't say that about a lot of the stuff I've seen in pics posted in various places.

Many of tuner producs aren't flashy and sell individual products. For example, Dinan refuses to make bodykits and aero products. Steve Dinan said in BMWCAR that "We don't do show, we do go" Also, all the other manufacturers make performance products that can be put on a car without changing its looks at all. Alpina products remain closest to stock and are also very historic.

I can't stand Hamman body kits

 

[Guest]

Many of tuner producs aren't flashy and sell individual products. For example, Dinan refuses to make bodykits and aero products. Steve Dinan said in BMWCAR that "We don't do show, we do go" Also, all the other manufacturers make performance products that can be put on a car without changing its looks at all. Alpina products remain closest to stock and are also very historic.

I can't stand Hamman body kits

And if we stay on this road, we'll eventually get down to debating whether, say, aluminum pedals are a performance mod or a looks mod. And I don't want to take it that far.

But, on a macro level, we basically agree (or at least you know what I'm talking about).

I respect Dinan's statement, although from what we've heard from 31st330i and others on the boards, I'm no longer convinced about their products.

UUC also used to be purists before they realized that there was a lot of money to be had selling trendy cosmetic mods to kids with more money than taste. Their original products (short shifters, sways strut brace, springs, shift knobs) were/are all some of the best engineered products available. And at fair prices. Too bad they now also sell "angel eye" kits, white faced gauges, wings and other trendy mods. From seeing the UUC guys post on the boards, you can tell that they're enthusiasts. I guess they just don't mind making some money too. I guess I can't blame them.

 

[nate]

And if we stay on this road, we'll eventually get down to debating whether, say, aluminum pedals are a performance mod or a looks mod. And I don't want to take it that far.

But, on a macro level, we basically agree (or at least you know what I'm talking about).

I respect Dinan's statement, although from what we've heard from 31st330i and others on the boards, I'm no longer convinced about their products.

UUC also used to be purists before they realized that there was a lot of money to be had selling trendy cosmetic mods to kids with more money than taste. Their original products (short shifters, sways strut brace, springs, shift knobs) were/are all some of the best engineered products available. And at fair prices. Too bad they now also sell "angel eye" kits, white faced gauges, wings and other trendy mods. From seeing the UUC guys post on the boards, you can tell that they're enthusiasts. I guess they just don't mind making some money too. I guess I can't blame them.

About, Dinan, as you may or may not know, I have their software and Carbon Fiber intake on my car. I do like it a lot and don't regret getting it. I think that the problem is that there arnen't any "serious" upgrades that they make for the E46. I highly respect their tuning offerings for the E36 M3, the Superchager system is excellent. I do wish they would make a more tuned 2.8L engine and an LSD. Maybe a stage IV suspension too.

I want to order this UUC "accessory" and a SSK

 

[Guest]

About, Dinan, as you may or may not know, I have their software and Carbon Fiber intake on my car. I do like it a lot and don't regret getting it. I think that the problem is that there arnen't any "serious" upgrades that they make for the E46. I highly respect their tuning offerings for the E36 M3, the Superchager system is excellent. I do wish they would make a more tuned 2.8L engine and an LSD. Maybe a stage IV suspension too.

I want to order this UUC "accessory" and a SSK

See, I like that "accessory".

 

[vexed]

About, Dinan, as you may or may not know, I have their software and Carbon Fiber intake on my car. I do like it a lot and don't regret getting it. I think that the problem is that there arnen't any "serious" upgrades that they make for the E46. I highly respect their tuning offerings for the E36 M3, the Superchager system is excellent. I do wish they would make a more tuned 2.8L engine and an LSD. Maybe a stage IV suspension too.

I want to order this UUC "accessory" and a SSK

I installed an identical kit in my E36, can we buy it as a kit with the gauges? Installation is fairly easy except for getting in to the engine compartment for the oil temp/pressure wires, and you replace the oil pressure idiot light sender with a real pressure sender.

 

[Mr Paddle.Shift]

I'd suggest you take Alpina off the list! B. Bovensiepen wouldn't be happy to be labeled as a tuner. Roundel January 98 issue mentioned that loud and clear. If you mention the word "tuner" at Alpina factory, out the door! Those arrogant bastards!!

What girls? I thought we going for a cup of English tea and cookies??

I was gonna jerk his chain but he promised to introduce me to a bunch of Hooters girls when I come down for Bimmerfest Right Vince 'ol buddy!

 

[nate]

I installed an identical kit in my E36, can we buy it as a kit with the gauges? Installation is fairly easy except for getting in to the engine compartment for the oil temp/pressure wires, and you replace the oil pressure idiot light sender with a real pressure sender.

UUC sells the plate, but you have to buy the gauges from a VDO distributor. Unfortunatally, the install instructions don't come up on their site. I would have no idea how do do it