No U.S. substitution yet or maybe ever because the EPA would crack down on whoever unlocked the ECU here. The EPA is the reason Bosch and BMW in this case have the ECUs locked after the June 2020 date. It's all about emissions in this country and since the low emissions, EV, "clean energy" train...
I've personally even called Spec and they told me they offer it. Not sure the item number. I think they would make it to order since the Z4 wasn't previously offered in a manual until 2024.
Truer words have never been spoken. The moment you realize (unless you are building a track only car) your modifications are for your enjoyment and get over the being the fastest guy on the road, it's the moment you enjoy your car to the fullest. Social media jaded a lot of people. 500-600hp in...
Thanks for the correction. I don't have clients or know anyone in Canada. I wonder if these high interest rates are hurting the Supra in the UK or if the MKV in the UK just lost it's following. I feel like everything I see being built from people in the UK are BMWs like F80s, F87s and even the...
Been seeing Sameh's name around a lot for BM3. Random question. Any idea why the other popular tuners like Botti, Marin, etc haven't switched over yet?
UK and Canada have 3-5 year adjustable rate mortgages and they are feeling the pain right now. The good news is with inflation coming down as we speak, interest rates should be lower in 2024 and 2025.
Gains when modifying come from tuning the ECU and DME. In your, and my case, Femto partial unlock is the easiest option. Don't go and buy intake, downpipe, etc because you won't gain anything aside from more noises.
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You're not asking too much at all. It's a combination of interest rates being high, holidays, some people getting laid off or perhaps uncertain about their jobs, etc. The FED is rumored to be cutting 3 times in 2024 which will push car loan interest rates down.
I think that's where they are going except for the interior and technological updates or maybe in the case for the EV models, Improved range. Companies are always trying to cut cost and increase profits. Take the new Tacoma for example on the same frame as the latest Tundra. Same goes for the...
Yeah. I applaud the manual or anything that companies do for enthusiasts, but while they do it they should no be ripping us off. I know it's a business but there is a fine line.
Don't we all receive this survey phone call for marketing and advertising purposes? I've been in sales and marketing for 16 years and I know that type of phone call when I hear one.
4,053 miles here and have had my 2023 A91 since February 2023 and it has been an absolute pleasure. My only issue recently was because I think I got some moisture inside the car by the pedals and the clutch pedal started making creeking noises so I sprayed some lubricant to no longer drive me...