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      06-04-2014, 03:51 PM   #1
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Why no BMW Performance for Z4

Does any one know why there is no BMW Performance parts available for the Z4
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      06-05-2014, 12:36 AM   #2
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Does any one know why there is no BMW Performance parts available for the Z4
Most likely too late in the model cycle for them to justify it also the sales volumes of the z4 is small in comparison to say the 3/4 series which have a full range of parts.
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Not enough of them unfortunately to justify tooling and production.
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My GUESS is it is the target market. When they dropped the Z4M coupe, I think they decided to go after the street/touring customer and not the track day customer who might want the performance add ons.

The best "performance part" would be another Z4 M using the M3 parts bin....
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but a downgrade for Euro 35is owners
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Euro 35i and iS brakes are the same..

Tho BMW performance brakes aren't for the e89 specifically and also only fit the front.. Urg
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Tho BMW performance brakes aren't for the e89 specifically and also only fit the front.. Urg
That is annoying it isn't offered officially, since it just bolts up to the car. BMW could have made a different rear setup to work with the electronic e-brake...

The performance kit I really wish we could have access to is the $1,200 N54 powerkit "version 2" that comes with additional radiator and better cooling fan, along with a mild tune that adds a few more hp.
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