But BMW never made:
Built To Thrill: Posma's 1M Hatchback
Follow the link for a short story and more pictures. A guy from Switzerland built one first, but his was black so you couldn't really appreciate the lines of the car IMHO. The color matched stitching really ties it together and makes it feel like a factory effort. If I could bring back a 5-door I'd make one myself, but I can't help but dream about what could have been...
The BMW I wanted...
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- Mr Kleen
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The BMW I wanted...
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- drwrx
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Re: The BMW I wanted...
Yep, that is a proper build.
Everything I would want, nothing I wouldn't.
And I do love the 1 series hatch!
I get the N54 swap, but honestly, I have found the numbers on the N20 have been very promising.
270 whp / 300 lbft. stage 2 (downpipe & tune) not bad for a 2.0.
Everything I would want, nothing I wouldn't.
And I do love the 1 series hatch!
I get the N54 swap, but honestly, I have found the numbers on the N20 have been very promising.
270 whp / 300 lbft. stage 2 (downpipe & tune) not bad for a 2.0.
- Mr Kleen
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Re: The BMW I wanted...
A buddy has a 328i with the N20. Personally I would pay the extra for an N54 (even over the N55). If it's worth doing...
- ElZorro
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Re: The BMW I wanted...
very pretty.
Jason "El Zorro" Fox
'17 Subaru Forester 2.0XT
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'17 Subaru Forester 2.0XT
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Re: The BMW I wanted...
Very very nice build. That's a build of love right there.
Sabre (Julian)
92.5% Stock 04 STI
Good choice putting $4,000 rims on your 1990 Honda Civic. That's like Betty White going out and getting her tits done.
92.5% Stock 04 STI
Good choice putting $4,000 rims on your 1990 Honda Civic. That's like Betty White going out and getting her tits done.