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Friday, September 14, 2012

BMP Design Now Carrying VMR Wheels for BMW!

We are excited to announce a new product line that we are offering: Wheels!  After studying the wheel offerings in the aftermarket, we were attracted to VMR's quality of manufacturing, wide selection of finishes and styles, and very reasonable pricing.  Every VMR wheel is designed and manufactured under close quality control restrictions and meet or exceed industry regulations at an ISO-9001:2000 approved facility.  As many enthusiasts know, VMR is very involved in the performance community, having combined their style to meet the demands of top gear speed enthusiasts while maintaining a style that is sleek and appealing to the high end european automotive market.




VMR wheels are designed to fit just like original factory alloy wheels.  All the VMR wheels that we carry are machined to 72.6mm or 74mm depending on vehicle specifications to provide optimal fitment.  The center cap opening is also machined with a "BMW cut" to perfectly fit stock BMW center caps providing a stock feel to a customized look.  All of our wheel options from VMR are also proven optimized offsets for a safe, no problem bolt-up that gives an aggressive custom fit look.  All wheel styles are available in a standard square set up if you want to upgrade your wheels or get away from a staggered set up, or the better handling and sportier style of a wider back tire in a staggered set up.  Please call if you have any questions about fitment or for tire options.

Check out our new line-up!


V703 - The classic CSL style wheel.
 VMR Wheels BMW 5-Series Blue VB3 19 Hyper-Black 990

VMR Wheels Model V703 features an aggressive mesh design without losing the factory styling. The VMR Wheels V703 is engineered to be lighter in weight as well as higher load rating, than most factory wheels. Featured on enthusiast forums such as E46 fanatics and E90 post.

V710 - 7 split spoke mesh wheel.
 VMR Wheels BMW Z4 White V710 19 Hyper-Silver 838
 The VMR Wheels V710 is a 7 split spoke mesh wheel with a deep concave face.  A wider more robust spoke design that stands out with an elegant curve from the recessed center to the lip.  This is one of my favorites, and is available in the most sizes including 11" widths designed specifically for E90 and E92 M3s.

V701 - Straight spoke concave
VMR Wheels BMW 3-Series Gray V701 19 Gunmetal 2005
The straight spoke look has always been a great way to add style to your car while still keeping a simple, clean look.  Looks great on all types of vehicles in all configurations as one of the most versatile styles on the market.

V718 - Classic mesh design
VMR Wheels BMW 3-Series Black V718 19 Hyper-Silver 1722
The classic mesh design popular on high end european vehicles with a more modern style and fitment.  Minor adjustments and tweaks make this wheel unique yet familiar and available in several finishes to compliment the style of your own high end european car.

V713 - V spoke

VMR Wheels BMW M3 White V713 19 Matte-Black 1241


Another one of my favorites, this design has a sharp look that is unique without being over-complicated.  It has sleek and elegant lines with an aggressive concave center.  I think this wheel in any finish will add a fun, sporty look to any BMW.

Please give us a call if you have any questions about your vehicle or this great new line of wheels, our product pages are constantly being updated to include as many packages on as many vehicles as possible but if you don't see your set up on there, I would love to figure it out for you.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

BMW's #56 M3 Wins GT American Le Mans Series at Twelve Hours of Sebring.

Twelve Hours of Sebring 2012 – Race Report & Photos



Sebring International Raceway in Sebring, Florida held the 12 Hours of Sebring over the weekend, March 17, 2012. The 60th anniversary Sebring 325 laps of endurance was a racing event full of drama with a dramatic climax for team BMW (Hand/Müller/Summerton). In the American Le Mans Series
GT class, the win was decided in the the last few meters by Joey Hand overtaking the Ferrari of Olivier Beretta for a sell-out crowd.

At 10:30a.m. sixty-two cars started with the green flag. Starting the race, the Audi team(Kristensen/McNish/Capello)dominated the the race. Kristensen now by far the most winning driver in the event’s history. The Pescarolo–Judd team (Bouillon/Collard/Jousse) finished third in the LMP1 class and sixth overall, and Honda took fourth and fifth in the the LMP2 class. (See the full race standings at the bottom of the page.)

BMW Racing Team celebrated a 1st Place win in the American Le Mans Series GT class, while the Ferrari and Corvette Racing teams finished second & third above the fifteen GT Class entries after running at the front of the heap for most of the race. In the darkness the dramatic last minutes determined the final placement of the 12-hour race. Six cars separated by less than nine seconds in the leading lap after seven hours of racing intensified the GT category racing class for the remainder of the day.




At hour nine, the BMW and Corvette battle commenced, with Corvette leading, the BMW No. 155 second, and the No. 56 BMW fourth, followed up by Porsche and Ferrari. Two hours later the BMWs, Corvettes, and Ferrari had changed their positions with less than a second separating the two cars. The distance between BMWs, Ferrari, and Corvettes changed frequently, however the Ferrari driver passed the BMW and stayed ahead until the last corner as they raced their way through the traffic. The BMW No. 56 Car overtook the Ferrari at the finish line to win the race.



Joey Hand was quoted saying, “After my very long final stint all I can say is this: Once more I put everything on the table. Now I feel really exhausted, but obviously very happy. My left knee aches from braking. My tires had hardly any grip left but I knew that we could make it. We didn’t have the ultimate performance today, but our consistency and our great pit stops had already been our big strength last season. This was the same today – and now we can celebrate.” - Sports Car Digest.

ABC televised the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring on Sunday, March 18. Jonathan Daniels, our parts & tech specialist at BMP Design, witnessed the event in it's entirety, as well as the pre-race qualifying laps from the pit boxes and various track locations taking dramatic race coverage photos, while meeting drivers, and getting great behind the scenes photos.

"The race truly was an exciting experience, I was able to meet and talk to many of the drivers and crew members for such teams as BMW, Audi, Chevrolet, and Aston Martin, not to mention many of the Ferrari and Porsche sponsored teams. This was an all around event that not only featured these great drivers and their amazing cars, but also many smaller support races along with sponsor events and giveaways. Now we can only hope that the BMW teams continue to accumulate as many points as possible this season in the GT Class.", comments Daniels, and we at BMP are proud to bring you coverage of this historic Sebring 60th Anniversary motor sports event.

-Story by Rod Erskine
-Photos by Jonathan Daniels
www.bmpdesign.com/gallery



View Twelve Hours of Sebring 2012 Pre-Race Photos - Album 1

View Twelve Hours of Sebring 2012 Race Day Photos - Album 2



12 Hours of Sebring 2012 – Race Results

1. Capello/Kristensen/McNish, Audi R18 TDI 325 laps
2. Bernhard/Dumas/Duval, Audi R18 TDI – 4 laps
3. Potolicchio/Dalziel/Sarrazin, HPD-Honda – 6 laps
4. Tucker/Bouchut/Barbosa, HPD-Honda- 6 laps
5. Nicolet/Lahaye/Pla, Morgan-Judd – 7 laps
6. Collard/Boullion/Jousse, Pescarolo-Judd – 7 laps
7. Perez Companc/Kaffer/Ayari, Oreca – 8 laps
8. Dyson/Smith/Kane, Lola-Mazda – 8 laps
9. Zugel/Gonzalez/Julian, Zytek – 9 laps
10. Leventis/Watts/Kane, HPD-Honda – 9 laps

World Endurance Championship
GTE Pro class
1. Bertolini/Beretta/Cioci (I/MC/I), Ferrari F458 Italia, 307 laps
2. Lieb/Lietz/Pilet (D/A/F), Porsche 911 GT3 RSR, 306
3. Mücke/Fernandez/Turner (D/MEX/GB), Aston Martin Vantage, 291
4. Fisichella/Bruni/Vilander (I/I/SF), Ferrari F458 Italia, 215
5. Melo/Makowiecki/Vernay (BRA/F/F), Ferrari F458 Italia, 183

GTE Am class
1. Ried/Roda/Ruberti (D/I/I), Porsche 911 GT3 RSR, 298 laps
2. Bourret/Gibon/Belloc (F/F/F), Chevrolet Corvette, 297
3. Bornhauser/Canal/Lamy (F/F/P), Chevrolet Corvette, 288
4. Kaufmann/Waltrip/Aguas (USA/USA/P), Ferrari F458, 283
5. Krohn/Jönsson/Rugolo (USA/S/I), Ferrari F458 Italia, 265
6. Binnie/Palttala/Camathias (USA/SF/CH), Porsche 911 GT3 RSR, 251

American Le Mans Series
GT class
1. Hand/Müller/Summerton (USA/D/USA), BMW E92 M3, 307 laps
2. Magnussen/Garcia/Taylor (DK/E/USA), Chevrolet Corvette, 307
3. Gavin/Milner/Westbrook (GB/USA/GB), Chevrolet Corvette, 307
4. Müller/Auberlen/Alzen (D/USA/D), BMW E92 M3, 306
5. Maassen/Miller/Bell (D/USA/GB), Porsche 911 GT3 RSR, 302
6. Brown/Segal/Lazzaro (USA/USA/USA), Ferrari F458 Italia, 302
7. Law/Neiman/Lally (USA/USA/USA), Porsche 911 GT3 RSR, 302
9. Henzler/Sellers/Ragginger (D/USA/A), Porsche 911 GT3 RSR, 289
10. Bergmeister/Long/Holzer (D/USA/D), Porsche 911 GT3 RSR, 251

GTC class
1. Sweedler/Bell/von Moltke (USA/USA/USA), Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, 291 laps
2. Keen/Dumoulin/MacNeil (USA/CAN/USA), Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, 291
3. Faulkner/Bleekemolen/LaSaffe (IRL/NL/USA), Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, 290

[Source: Rolex Motorsports; Ferrari; Porsche; Audi; BMW]

Thursday, September 8, 2011

TECH TIP: BMW Oil Filter Cover Removal Tool Video. Check out this "how-to" video and part information - click here

Part Number: 143258


(click image to enlarge)

86mm Oil Filter Cover Removal Tool


BMW oil filter cover removal tool for all BMW engines that require a large 86mm 16-point socket to remove the plastic filter cover. To avoid cover damage never use a universal or common socket.


View ALL BMW MODELS for this featured tool at the bottom of page.

MORE BMW SPECIAL TOOLS FROM BMP DESIGN:
Extra Long Spark Plug Socket
Part Number: 143249    

Specifically designed for engines with recessed spark plugs that may be to deep for normal sockets to reach. (more info)
Spark Plug & Coil Boot Removal Pliers
Part Number: 114421    

Tool for safely remove spark plugs. (more info)
Bosch Plug Gap Tool
Part Number: 103420    

An inexpensive but valuable addition to your tool box (more info)
BMW / MINI Oxygen Sensor Removal Tool
Part Number: 192345    

This special socket is designed to fit any 3/8 inch drive ratchet or extension. This is the perfect tool to reach those tight spaces, especially on late model BMWs or MINIs that have multiple oxygen sensors mounted near the cylinder head. (more info)
BMW / MINI Oxygen Sensor Removal Tool Kit
Part Number: 192347    

These special sockets are the perfect tool to reach those tight spaces, especially on late model BMWs or MINIs that have multiple oxygen sensors mounted near the cylinder head. (more info)
Liquivac Oil Changer
Part Number: 103005    

High volume vacuum pump removes oil through dip stick tube.
No mess, no more crawling under the car. (more info)
Gear Lube Pump with Container Kit
Part Number: 300725    

Takes the mess out of gear lube changes. (more info)
Gear Lube Pump (Pump Only)
Part Number: 103683    

Takes the mess out of gear lube changes. (more info)
17mm Manual Transmission Drain Plug Tool
Part Number: 143294    

17mm Tool for removing transmission drain plug (more info)
14mm Differential Drain Plug Tool
Part Number: 143297    

14mm Tool for removing the differential drain plug (more info)
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BMW 335d (Sedan) All




BMW 335i (Conv) All




BMW 335i (Coupe) All




BMW 335i (Sedan) All




BMW 335i xDrive (Sedan) All




BMW 335xi (Coupe) All




BMW 335xi (Sedan) All




BMW 525i All




BMW 525xi All




BMW 528i All




BMW 528i xDrive (Sedan) All




BMW 530i All




BMW 530i E60




BMW 530xi All




BMW 530xi (Touring) All




BMW 535i All




BMW 535i xDrive (Sedan) All




BMW 535i xDrive (Touring) All




BMW X6 xDrive35i E71




BMW Z4 sDrive30i E89




BMW Z4 sDrive35i E89