2012 was not without its hurdles. As VMR pushed the limits of the N54 and N55 platforms, they encountered the classic nemesis of turbo tuning: heat management.
In mid-2012, VMR Power Packs began to see revisions that included upgraded intercooler options as standard or optional add-ons. The "Power Pack Plus" concept emerged, acknowledging that bolt-on power was useless if the intake air temperatures (IATs) were skyrocketing. This iterative engineering process—listening to customer feedback regarding heat soak and reacting with upgraded cooling solutions—was a hallmark of the company's growth during this year. vmr power pack the journey so far part 12 2012 vmr
Furthermore, 2012 saw VMR expanding the Power Pack compatibility. No longer limited to just the 335i, the engineering teams began adapting these principles to the 135i and the emerging 1 Series M market, proving the scalability of their design philosophy. 2012 was not without its hurdles
To understand Part 12, you have to remember where the world—and VMR—stood in 2012. Volume 12 of the Power Pack hit mailboxes
Volume 12 of the Power Pack hit mailboxes (and early PDF downloads) in March 2012. It was 84 pages of dense, illustrated, no-nonsense content.
In 2012, professional frame jigs were still too expensive for the home restorer. Part 12 featured a brilliant low-tech method using:
The technique was developed by a VMR member in Oregon who had straightened over 200 Triumph and BSA frames in his barn. It became one of the most-photocopied sections in the entire Power Pack series.