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THought I should give a few comments on this kit.
I have a 2012 120dA with all the M Performance goodies included the brakes that I just recently installed this kit on. At the same time I also updatet the software for the Sportautomatic gearbox. It made a HUGE difference. The car is 100% transformed.
First the gearbox is like I have installed a DKG box. In sportmode it changes gear instantly and much harder than before. In comfort mode it is smooth, but much more sporty than before.
The car is much stronger, you feel it from the first meter.
I have made some very unoffical test with a stopwatch, here is the results.
0-100 before app 8,4 sec
0-100 after app 7,6 sec. Lack of grip due to cold surface.
0-140 before app 16 sec
0-140 after app 13,3 sec
On the same day I tested a 125i and got this results
0-100 6,9
0-140 12 sec.
This is an impressive increase.
The combination of the software update on gearbox and the powerkit is absolotly something to consider.
In the kit you get an much bigger intercooler and a new controlunit.
The car has to be programmet to the new unit at a BMW shop, this takes from 3-5 hours. Warranty still intact and no downside at all.
I cant see the reasson to try and mess with this. My guess is the the powerrating on this are underated.
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