The X6

Heinzftw · 12-09-2008, 08:14 PM

So after having been on this website for a good amount of time and seeing what the 1 can do. I was wondering if anyone has taken the plunge on the X6 50. The capability of a JB3 like tune churning out 500+hp from that TTV8 is obviously there. Thoughts? Anything else to add?

ptack · 12-10-2008, 04:50 PM

I suspect that not only are X6 drivers as rare or rarer than 1 drivers, but that they are older and far less likely to be inclined to be a part of the ethusiast community like we have. You'll definitely find a couple of people, but I would guess that the X6 driver is similar to a 7 series driver. The 'buy' performance cars, not tinker with them.

ARES45 · 12-10-2008, 05:49 PM

If money wasn't an issue, I would have a tuned x6 to drive around in and a sick 135i for the track. They are too rich for my blood though.

AchtungF80 · 12-10-2008, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ptack

I suspect that not only are X6 drivers as rare or rarer than 1 drivers, but that they are older and far less likely to be inclined to be a part of the ethusiast community like we have. You'll definitely find a couple of people, but I would guess that the X6 driver is similar to a 7 series driver. The 'buy' performance cars, not tinker with them.

You'll be surprised how many enthusiasts drive FX45's, Cayenne Turbo S's and Range Rover Supercharged....

There's an enthusiast club for every sporty car and SUV.

SoCalTech · 12-10-2008, 10:27 PM

There's a problem with modifying the ttv8. The intake manifolds are designed to blow apart at 1 bar of pressure. Unless you plan on having custom intake manifolds installed, tuning will be a challenge. And with how tight the engine bay is in those, it will be expensive...

Heinzftw · 12-11-2008, 05:06 AM

Well I hope there is a project X6 in the works. I love the way it looks and the accleration is 2nd to none for an SUV.

TunedM2C · 12-11-2008, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCalTech

There's a problem with modifying the ttv8. The intake manifolds are designed to blow apart at 1 bar of pressure. Unless you plan on having custom intake manifolds installed, tuning will be a challenge. And with how tight the engine bay is in those, it will be expensive...

Really? I thought this would have been a perfect candidate for a piggyback product.

RobLS · 12-11-2008, 11:32 AM

It seems that people who spend money on a car like that aren't exactly looking to modify it. I've been to a few bmw events, where more of the actual consumer base was there, not enthusiasts and tuners, and those are the type of people that buy a car for what its stock worth is, and don't look for potential beyond that.

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ptack Brigadier General 269 Rep 4,470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	I suspect that not only are X6 drivers as rare or rarer than 1 drivers, but that they are older and far less likely to be inclined to be a part of the ethusiast community like we have. You'll definitely find a couple of people, but I would guess that the X6 driver is similar to a 7 series driver. The 'buy' performance cars, not tinker with them. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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ARES45 Major 34 Rep 1,002 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	If money wasn't an issue, I would have a tuned x6 to drive around in and a sick 135i for the track. They are too rich for my blood though. __________________ "Don't run, you'll only die tired" ~ Gunship Pilot
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SoCalTech Captain 24 Rep 648 Posts Drives: Not a BMW yet... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Redondo Beach, Ca iTrader: (0)	There's a problem with modifying the ttv8. The intake manifolds are designed to blow apart at 1 bar of pressure. Unless you plan on having custom intake manifolds installed, tuning will be a challenge. And with how tight the engine bay is in those, it will be expensive...
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RobLS Major 29 Rep 1,193 Posts Drives: M3 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Near Perpetual Rain iTrader: (0)	It seems that people who spend money on a car like that aren't exactly looking to modify it. I've been to a few bmw events, where more of the actual consumer base was there, not enthusiasts and tuners, and those are the type of people that buy a car for what its stock worth is, and don't look for potential beyond that.
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