Schnitzer upgrade done....370bhp 640d
Discussion
I mused on here a couple of months ago about going DMS or Schnitzer route to tweak my 640d Gran Coupe.
Opted for the Schnitzer route. Well over twice the cost of DMS, but full warranty and BMW approved.
Fitted a week ago (along with the Sports Suspension kit). Both have transformed the car.
The extra grunt is very noticeable, especially as speed builds. The only real comparative metric I have so far is a spirited drive alongside a friend in a 997S coming off a roundabout up dual carriageway, I pulled away from him. Not really scientific, but I couldn't even come close to pulling away from him before the upgrade.
Bigger difference to the drive has been the suspension. Lowered the ride height my c20mm, bearly noticeable unless side-by-side to another 640. Ride is only marginally firmer, but the stability is noticeable. Less DSC intrusion (despite greater power), and a real noticeable improvement in turn-in and stability/diving under breaking.
Money well spent? Still early days and it's a hefty outlay, I guess you wouldn't really call it VFM, although the parts will add value to the car OR be saleable if removed.
Happy? F**k yes. It's possibly one of the ultimate Q-Cars now.
Obligatory arty photos....
Opted for the Schnitzer route. Well over twice the cost of DMS, but full warranty and BMW approved.
Fitted a week ago (along with the Sports Suspension kit). Both have transformed the car.
The extra grunt is very noticeable, especially as speed builds. The only real comparative metric I have so far is a spirited drive alongside a friend in a 997S coming off a roundabout up dual carriageway, I pulled away from him. Not really scientific, but I couldn't even come close to pulling away from him before the upgrade.
Bigger difference to the drive has been the suspension. Lowered the ride height my c20mm, bearly noticeable unless side-by-side to another 640. Ride is only marginally firmer, but the stability is noticeable. Less DSC intrusion (despite greater power), and a real noticeable improvement in turn-in and stability/diving under breaking.
Money well spent? Still early days and it's a hefty outlay, I guess you wouldn't really call it VFM, although the parts will add value to the car OR be saleable if removed.
Happy? F**k yes. It's possibly one of the ultimate Q-Cars now.
Obligatory arty photos....
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