RE: Jazz up your BMW 1 Series
Wednesday 29th September 2004
Jazz up your BMW 1 Series
Accessory firm AC Schnitzer launches new range
Hard on the heels of BMW's 1 Series launch, accessory developer AC Schnitzer has a range of extras available for the new hatch. For the 1.8d and the 2.0d versions of the BMW 1-series, diesel performance upgrades are already in development, boosting power up by around 25 - 30 bhp, depending on engine model, says ACS, adding that, despite the greater power, the comfort, fuel consumption and stability remain unchanged.
Also new:
Sports silencer using V2A special steel with chromed racing tailpipe trim for improved gas flow.
- Short shifter -- manuals only.
- Alloys and racing rims in Type II, Type III and Type IV designs. According to ACS, the 1 Series (E87) will accept 19" alloy or racing rims shod with 235/35 R19 rubber all round. Chrome elements can be inserted optionally in the wheel centres.
- Sports suspension, currently undergoing tests on public roads and on the north loop of the Nürburgring. This lowers the car by 30 mm and includes an aluminium strut brace for the front axle and an anti-roll bar kit.
- Front spoiler for attachment to the standard front skirt which adds downforce.
- Side skirts, rear skirt and rear roof spoiler. A Chromeline set is available as an option which sets highlights on the front spoiler and side skirts.
Interior accessories include:
- Carbon interior trim in silver or anthracite
- Ergonomically shaped sports airbag steering wheel
- Aluminium i-Drive controller
- Aluminium pedal set and footrests
- Aluminium gear knob and handbrake handles
- Velour mats sporting the AC Schnitzer Logo.
Discussion
liquidken said:
Saucer of milk, table 7....
The only people who are going to buy it are first time women drivers, and peeps upgrading from Golf's. So it makes no odds...
A certain gentleman I know is enquiring about adjusting the pedals on his for heel and toe. The car was bought to replace a Cooper 1.6. 
The 120d went nicely sideways......beats any fwd car as far as I'm concerned. BMW build cars for driving enthusiasts, who cares if the majority of buyers don't know or care if it is front wheel drive or rear wheel drive. I'm sure the majority of Porsche/Ferrari/TVR customers never get there cars near the limit and have just bought the car for the image it portrays.
You can have fun in a 116i....it is not always about power, handling balance is just as important.
Shane
You can have fun in a 116i....it is not always about power, handling balance is just as important.
Shane
Road_Terrorist said:
Well surely a true enthusiast would just track down a nice 2002Tii or Turbo, with the money you saved from the purchase price going into making it even better.
Good point, but he's got quite a stable already.
edited to say: the car is for his Wife, but he will be driving it, hence the pedal changes.
>> Edited by anniesdad on Thursday 30th September 11:08
I am sure it will go sideways, in much the same way that you could probably pursuade Ann Widdecome to pole dance - it does the job, but it ain't pretty.
I wish AC Schnitzer well in their market for these products, which, for all I can work out, is mums with Max Power subscriptions...
hendry said:
I am sure it will go sideways, in much the same way that you could probably pursuade Ann Widdecome to pole dance - it does the job, but it ain't pretty.
that was really something I wanted to read during my lunch hour
hendry said:
I wish AC Schnitzer well in their market for these products, which, for all I can work out, is mums with Max Power subscriptions...
we're not supposed to take the piss out of chavs are we?
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