What makes a BMW a BMW

[Exodus_2pt0]

My guess is Diesel

the interesting thing is restricting the throttle opening at lower RPM can actually increase torque output.

On NA motors, sure. In my application it just creates a smoother engine by holding off the small turbos. Fuck that, give me boost. 25psi by 32-3300 rpms? Yes please.

[Kershaw]

He does have an e90, that's why I figured valvetronic.

[rcsoundn1]

based on what exactly? it's not like it's electronic steering where you get feedback through the throttle cable. And it's not like your brain can detect the 0.0003ms it takes for the system to react.

Its just the notion of it, no there is no feedback at all, and in application it prob is a better solution to a cable that fails. So I have no basis for this, as it relates to not liking it. Its stupid I admit.

[J.Rizo]

the orange cluster lights. other cars now have orange too but its only a signature thing to BMW.

you can reference that this is what inspired the title of Frank Ocean's music album "Channel Orange".

[Wh33lhop]

the interesting thing is restricting the throttle opening at lower RPM can actually increase torque output.

personally I'm a fan of engines that don't need a throttle at all. :p

You know, I noticed when driving Fred's S54 car the torque seemed to fall off a bit at low rpm over 80% throttle or so, like it would peak around 70-80% throttle and adding more would limit the torque a bit. Perhaps he had a flash that got rid of the DBW programming that limited opening at low rpm?

[Brezzi]

Hey guys not to derail the discussion because its a great one but any ideas on parts that make Mini a Mini?

Again this isn't so much about a the feeling it gives you but more around what parts that are specific to these vehicles that allow them to give you that feeling.

Thanks again, this thread demonstrates what I love about r3v so much - the community.

[nando]

You know, I noticed when driving Fred's S54 car the torque seemed to fall off a bit at low rpm over 80% throttle or so, like it would peak around 70-80% throttle and adding more would limit the torque a bit. Perhaps he had a flash that got rid of the DBW programming that limited opening at low rpm?

yeah it could be. the Euro M3 tune came like that, and lots of people assume it's just better if you open it all the way. I had flashed it to JB325is's S54 and Dave Markert found it killed a bunch of low end. The stock US map limits it to 70-80% until higher RPM, which actually increases power because the velocity is better.

valvetronic is the same way. maximum valve lift is limited until about 2500rpm. unless you have a 328i then it's limited across the entire rev range. :p

[kickinindian]

being a mini means being a patriotic british built vehicle that is owned by patriotic british people.......oh wait.