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      04-02-2008, 04:05 PM   #4
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Originally Posted by Eventually View Post
IMO, what makes the 135i so good is its engine. To make a lightweight version while sacrificing the awesome N54 to me is not worth it. Unless we are talking about huge weight saving (Think, S2000 or even Exige).
They're not going to drop the engine to save weight in the 135tii. They're going to do carbon fiber hoods and accessories. Kill the sunroof, and the replace the seats with lighter, suede, manual seats.
I don't really know how much weight they'll save in the process, but the closer it gets to 3000lbs, the better.
I wouldn't be surprised if the tii bodykit is lighter than the standard 135i kit.
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