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03-26-2007, 02:09 PM | #1 |
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Bosch Stop-Start system available as a retro-fit for 1-series owners
Hope they offer this as a standard feature in North America. Seems like an easily digestible way to cut emissions without changing engine format.
Combined with things like cylinder deactivation and brake energy regeneration, and overall improvements in engine efficiency, I'd guess emissions for standard gas engines will start to dive with minimal to no impact on driving enjoyment. http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/26/b...-bmw-1-series/ |
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It only makes sense all of those technology's will be carried over to the coupe and cabrio. btw...I'm iffy on the stop/start...but I think it can be de-activated by the driver. |
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03-27-2007, 06:50 AM | #4 |
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Longhorn, since you worked on BMW's...would you post on what you think might be some problem areas with stop/start that would concern you?
I want to see BMW step up to the plate with emissions, but "Stop/Start" seems like it's going to put a huge strain on the starter mechanisms and affect long-term engine durability. For those of us who do innercity daily drives, stoplight-to-stoplight, this solution begs the question, "Why not get a hybrid?" |
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03-27-2007, 08:27 AM | #5 |
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The fact that it can be disabled is what makes me comfortable with the feature. I'm sure there are scenarios where the stop/start would be very annoying, but others where it would make a lot of sense. Doesn't look like I'll be buying in the first year, so I'll be looking to you guys to get all the bugs out. That said, my E46 is a '99 (first year) and it's been great, so far...
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can someone explain how this system exactly works?
does it cut off your engine whenever it is stop, say at a red light or a stop sign and then turn back on whenever you start to accelerate again? wouldn't that put a large strain on your engine? |
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04-03-2007, 10:32 PM | #8 | |
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i've seen those things over 100k miles and still running strong (they started in 04 with the new body style) but they aren't exactly old and worn in yet...just alot of miles...only time will tell...and those are toyota's, a whole different world of engines... but i don't think it's that bad...esp since bmw makes a solid engine to begin with...if it were a kia or chevy i'd be terribly worried |
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