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      08-14-2015, 09:11 AM   #85
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Originally Posted by ashburyn54 View Post
This s55 dream talk is bothering me. Honestly, I don't understand how people hate the n54 and love the s55, I would love to know why. Do people really think upgrading engine components are the devil? Or even expensive? Or unsafe?(High quality h2o) and by engine components I mean a sub $500 tune for m4 stock figures, a $900 turbo for 430ish whp.

If you think a detuned s55 is going to solve your problems and is a deal breaker, I think the M2 might not be for you. I wish I could be viewing more chassis component threads vs carbon roofs, hood bulge and options threads.

Don't get me wrong, the s55 is great and has insane potential, which has been proven. But the n55 has the same relative potential, unless we are talking about over 600whp. If the n55 is a deal breaker then I'll assume a $2400 turbo that could give you close to 600whp, isn't in your sights. (When they offer back-end flash options)
The N55 doesn't have the same potential. This is why BMW developed a new, more advanced engine. Compare the dyno's of both engines. The S55 is more linear and makes more power up top. This is my point and understand if people don't agree. But, I personally want to get the newest technology if I'm buying a new M car. I owned (2) 135i's so that's why the M2 was intriguing for me. My lease is up in May so I'll have some decisions to make. Still not bad to have a choice between keeping my E92 or getting a M2 or M4!
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