Kubica now leads the championship points.

Drivers Standings
01 Robert Kubica 42
02 Lewis Hamilton 38
03 Felipe Massa 38
04 Kimi Räikkönen 35
05 Nick Heidfeld 28
06 Heikki Kovalainen 15

BMW second in the constructors by only 3 points to Ferrari.

Team Standings
1 Ferrari 73
2 BMW Sauber 70
3 McLaren-Mercedes 53
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If your BMW has the optional rear folding seat backs, the Active Autowerke rear bar with removable center section will help maintain that additional BMW autosgo space when needed.

Key Features
Solid billet aluminum shock tower mounts
CAD design and CNC machining ensure a perfect fit
Increases torsional rigidity of front suspension
Easily removed when more trunk space needed
Simple installation with complete hardware included

A Strut Brace is designed to tie the two opposing strut towers together as a single solid unit. The purpose of a strut tower bar is to reduce flex that these towers experience during hard cornering. When taking a turn a BMW autos’s strut towers normally flex, resulting in bodyflex and losing some traction.

As Strut Tower Bars are designed to keep your strut towers from flexing, they distribute the pressure applied to one strut tower when taking a turn to both towers instead of just one. Find Strut brace for you BMW autos here.

Also in a powerful 22″ size, and technically identical in structure, the new finish gives it a totally different appearance. In contrast to the black version which creates light-dark contrasts, it BMW autosries a totally silver outer skin.

But whatever the colour, the three-piece Type VII is impressive not only by its sheer size but also it catches the observer’s eye by a wealth of striking details. Yet the reduced base layout never makes the wheel appear over-dainty. The total of ten spoke pairs of the AC Schnitzer Type VII Racing Rim have alternating spread angles. The resulting gaps give a clear view of the background and draw the brake system into the overall visual impression. Here the two beautiful wheel sisters are united, as much as in the structure of their attractive bodies: both wheels have a high-strength forged centre star and a drawn outer bed.

Each steel part is powder coated and stainless hardware is included for beauty and corrosion protection. Having undergone rigorous track testing and stress analyzation, these race-winning camber plates have set the precedent for all others.

The application is compatible with H&R struts and stock struts. Adjustment range is -1.0° to -3.5°, depending upon ride height, and accommodates for the needed strut angle change. To install, simply replace the stock strut bearing with the camber plate assembly.

Race camber plates (with solid spherical bearings) are great for the track, but what if you want to drive your BMW autos on the street too? That’s what the H&R street/camber plates are: A plate you can use on the street, still have the available adjustment of a race camber plate, and not have to put up with a harsh ride or replace the bearings every season.

The H&R philosophy is simple and effective: To manufacture the best suspension products, using only the highest grade materials, and then back all of our products with unparalleled customer service. This philosophy has made H&R what it is today - the industry leader in high performance, quality suspension components.

HARTGE not only offers an additional ECU, which transforms the 3-litre engine of the compact BMW 135i Coupé into a powerhouse generating a massive 257 kW (350 hp) at 5660 rpm and 480 Nm (lb-ft 354) at 2950 rpm, and naturally also the chance to enjoy unlimited driving pleasure at speeds of up to 280 km/h. For the dash from 0 to 100 km/h (0 - 62 mph), the 135i Coupé from HARTGE is half a second faster than its standard brother while the 25 mm lower sports suspension guarantees safety thanks to even greater directional stability and outstanding handling on twisting roads.
Beguiling looks and sound, improved aerodynamics

The interaction of the visually appealing aerodynamic parts - front spoiler lip, roof spoiler, lip for boot lid, rear diffuser and side sills - brings about a significant improvement in negative lift at high speeds. Simply chic: The set of CLASSIC 2 aluminium wheels in the dimension 9 x 20″ offset 40 fitted with Pirelli PZero Nero tyres (245 / 30 ZR 20 front and rear). The 135i Coupé from HARTGE is a BMW autos that should not only be seen and driven but also heard. And this is possible thanks to a sonorous exhaust note, which emerges from the dual round tail pipes of the stainless steel rear silencer embedded in the left and right of the diffuser.

Other HARTGE accessories help make the BMW autos more individual. They include: A decal set in metallic anthracite, a set of BMW autosbon (silver or black) casings for exterior mirrors, emblems for the bonnet and boot lid and a HARTGE insignia (140 x 32 mm).
Sports interior

For all models, HARTGE offers an attractive 3-spoke leather steering wheel with silver (or black) BMW autosbon inserts. This material is also used for the HARTGE steering wheel cover for vehicles with BMW 3-spoke sports airbag steering wheel with (and without) multi function and for interior trim for the dash board, gear lever panelling and door handles. HARTGE offers an illuminated gear knob, including an alcantara gaiter for the 6-speed manual gear box and the handbrake handle in a tasteful combination of leather and aluminium.

Fully in aluminium, however, is the three-piece set of pedals, ideal for skilful heeling and toeing, while silver metallic dial, red needle and a speedometer reading up to 300 km/h underscore the sporting impression created by this exciting Coupé that, fully equipped by HARTGE, costs exactly € 48,162.14, excluding VAT. It goes without saying that all HARTGE components can also be retrofitted individually.

No one offers better performance or backs it up with such comprehensive warranty coverage. Dinan’s 535 Performance Software is 50 State Emissions Legal under California Air Resources Board Executive Order Number D-176-35. It’s legal, makes lots of power and as it has been for over a decade, Dinan covers any consequential damages. More power and peace of mind…exactly what you’re customers have come to expect from Dinan!

The Dinan Performance Engine Software safely increases turbo-boost pressure from the stock 8.8 to 13.0 psi, along with properly retuned fuel mixtures, ignition timing and full map rescaling. In fact, over 2000 engine management functions have been recalibrated, offering substantial increases in power output while maintaining the civility and reliability expected of a Dinan performance product. The results of Dinan’s tuning are nothing short of breathtaking, with the added boost and related recalibration producing maximum output of 384 horsepower at 5700 rpm and 421 lb-ft torque at 4300 rpm!

THIS PRODUCT IS NOT FOR PURCHASE ON DINAN’s THE WEBSITE. CONTACT DINAN OR A DINAN AUTHORIZED DEALER DIRECTLY TO PURCHASE.

The new sports gear knob from AC Schnitzer, with its digital display, now not only offers visual feedback as in a sequential box, but enhances the interior as a particularly cool accessory. Best of all: it will fit almost all BMW and MINI models with manual transmission, whether brand new or somewhat older. With its bright red digits and thanks to a light sensor the digital display is perfectly visible under all lighting angles and fits perfectly into the typical interior illumination of the vehicles from Munich or Oxford.

Nor do you have to worry about complex installation: the new gear knob can be installed by any workshop, in just a few minutes. As the display changes are triggered by position sensors, apart from a power supply no further wiring is required. And thanks to
AC Schnitzer, you can move up a gear in terms of style!

This Vorsteiner creation replaces some of the original parts with BMW autosbon-fiber replacements, and along with a titanium exhaust that shaves weight and opens up the sound, wider wheels and more power the Vorsteiner M3 is expected to be a more engaging drive than the standard M3.

The V8 found in the standard M3 has had its engine mapping altered to squeeze out an extra 40hp (29kW), raising it to 460hp (343kW) total, while torque has also been improved to 328lb-ft (445Nm), up from the standard 295lb-ft (400Nm). The electronic speed limiter has been removed, allowing the Vorsteiner M3 to reach almost 200mph (320km/h).

Vorsteiner is also planning a 500hp version in the near future, which should take the M3 beyond the 200mph mark.

BMW’s M Division chief Ludwig Willisch recently revealed the company wouldn’t be building a CSL version of the current M3 because there wasn’t enough projected demand for the BMW autos.

VRS Aero Carbon Fiber Front Spoiler

Vorsteiner’s Carbon Fiber Honeycomb Matrix (CFHM) structure gives our parts superior stiffness, strength & durability compared to traditional hand laid BMW autosbon fiber and fiberglass materials.

VRS Aero Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser

Vorsteiner’s Carbon Fiber Honeycomb Matrix (CFHM) structure gives our parts superior stiffness, strength & durability compared to traditional hand laid BMW autosbon fiber and fiberglass materials.

VRS Aero Boot Lid

Vorsteiner’s Carbon Fiber Honeycomb Matrix (CFHM) structure gives our parts superior stiffness, strength & durability compared to traditional hand laid BMW autosbon fiber and fiberglass materials.

Titanium Exhaust System

Vorsteiner’s All-New Titanium Exhaust System with 35 lbs weight savings over factory unit.

Carbon Fiber Interior Trim Kit

Vorsteiner’s exclusive BMW autosbon fiber interior trim package.

Product Features:

-Full Utiliizes Original Factory BMW Hardware & Clips for OEM Fitment
-Carbon Fiber skin hand assembled to factory hardware
-Available in 1×1 Plain Weave & 2×2 Twill Weave
-Finished with Multi Layered High Gloss Clear Laquer
-Guaranteed fitment & quality
-Vorsteiner High Standards of Carbon Fiber Weave Lamination
-Scanned & inspected with UV light for optimal quality control

Available Packages:

+ Dash & Door Trim Kit
+ Center Console & Tray Cover
+ Rear Console & Tray Cover
+ Steering Wheel Trim Cover
+ Shifter Knob Cover

Active Autowerke has recently expanded on their signature Line including Short shift Kits and their world renown Exhaust systems. Like the new E46 M3 High Flow Exhaust.

Designed specifically for the E46 M3, the all-stainless Active Autowerke Generation 4 is the most innovative cat-back exhaust to date from Active Autowerke. Its precision-tuned straight-thru design with in line resonators offers an incomparable combination of power, sound and styling. Well suited to both naturally aspirated and supercharged vehicles, this new and revolutionary design employs inspired pipe routing and optimum diameters to enable the Gen 4 to literally unleash horsepower without restrictions.

Sporting the same classic 80mm tips as Gen 3, everything else about Gen 4 is new. It’s lighter, stronger and more robust – with a distinct sound unique to the generation.

Does it work? You bet it does. Performance gains of 5-7 peak rear WHP can be expected. Is it really that free-flowing? Comparison dyno tests were run on an E46 M3 with no rear exhaust vs one with the Gen 4 system installed. Zero power loss was measured with the Gen 4 in place. Like we said, this thing is practically invisible!

But you can sure hear it. Just listen for the rich, low frequency tone at idle to moderate RPMs. And the distinct, robust sound at higher RPMs – validating Gen 4’s superb performance characteristics.
With its flush aerodynamic fit, high-polish finish and quad 80mm straight tips, this rig is considered by many enthusiasts to be the sleekest, most aggressive exhaust around. Installation is simple, utilizing all the stock mount points with no rear valance mod required.

A special reduced price is available so you can buy the system for $1,275. You can also browse on our store for Active Autowerke parts.

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