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Schn3ll · 12-25-2009, 10:01 PM

So we are in the beginning of a Northeast winter, and I need a new mod to keep me busy/interested in my car till spring hits (not a fan of winter in the least

).

My current mods are JB3 (awesome btw, eagerly awaiting 2.0!), RR Stg. 2 intake, Maddad full catback (axleback on now - mids on order), CDV delete, SSK, and removal of the run-craps.

Here is my dilemma, I do not want to go full catless due to potential issues with emissions, noise and dealer; I would consider catted DP's but it seems like they are diminishing returns (high price, limited gains). Also wanted to keep things simple and easy to install and remove, meth may be an option down the road but not now.

So I am thinking of going for a charge pipe with bov-dv, an IC (since its winter I may not get the most out of this), or a save up for a coilover setup (again may not get the most of this due to the winter).

The question is what would be my best "next" mod to keep me from going stir crazy this winter?

I would also like to stick to strictly performance mods. Thanks in advance everyone and Happy Holidays!

onefastman · 12-25-2009, 10:03 PM

Get yourself the stett charge pipe and tial bov to keep you happy for now and prepare for meth later.

SV Concepts III · 12-25-2009, 11:25 PM

I think your best option will be coilovers. The car can really benefit from a suspension upgrade and it will make the next biggest change in the car's performance.

syenisch · 12-25-2009, 11:27 PM

Tischer has an excellent sale going for BMW Performance Suspension going right now.... $1150 shipped for the kit (including springs).

jibaholic101 · 12-26-2009, 12:38 AM

coilovers if you want to throw down

or i recommend with the boost that you have with the Jb3 that you get the charge pipe with DDVs and an FMIC

Irishace · 12-26-2009, 10:55 AM

1. Suspension
2. DDV or BoV
3. FMIC

Have fun!

mineo77 · 12-26-2009, 11:51 AM

suspension...coilovers or bmw perf suspension

Eyeman · 12-26-2009, 06:26 PM

Coilovers for sure.

One of my next mods is gonna be an LSD if I can afford it. I actually may get one before I get a tune. In your weather it would benefit you even more. The main negative is cost.

randomquickness · 12-26-2009, 06:50 PM

Check out the ER charge pipe kit and FMIC. It's top notch. I have to agree with the others on the coilovers...My biggest regret is not doing that FIRST. I'm about to though, FINALLY!

angrybaker · 12-26-2009, 07:05 PM

coils/ suspension

12-25-2009, 10:01 PM	#1
Schn3ll Lieutenant Drives: '08 Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: La Jolla Posts: 572 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 135 [0.00]	Help me pick my next mod! So we are in the beginning of a Northeast winter, and I need a new mod to keep me busy/interested in my car till spring hits (not a fan of winter in the least ). My current mods are JB3 (awesome btw, eagerly awaiting 2.0!), RR Stg. 2 intake, Maddad full catback (axleback on now - mids on order), CDV delete, SSK, and removal of the run-craps. Here is my dilemma, I do not want to go full catless due to potential issues with emissions, noise and dealer; I would consider catted DP's but it seems like they are diminishing returns (high price, limited gains). Also wanted to keep things simple and easy to install and remove, meth may be an option down the road but not now. So I am thinking of going for a charge pipe with bov-dv, an IC (since its winter I may not get the most out of this), or a save up for a coilover setup (again may not get the most of this due to the winter). The question is what would be my best "next" mod to keep me from going stir crazy this winter? I would also like to stick to strictly performance mods. Thanks in advance everyone and Happy Holidays! __________________ Stubby / Custom K&N intake / CDV / ZHP lighted knob / 20%'s
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12-25-2009, 11:27 PM	#4
syenisch Captain Drives: 2009 AW/CR 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Winter Garden, FL Posts: 652 iTrader: (1)	Tischer has an excellent sale going for BMW Performance Suspension going right now.... $1150 shipped for the kit (including springs). __________________ Performance: Cobb \| BMW PS \| M3 Arms \| M3 Subframe Bushings \| Dinan Camber Plates Aethetics: Performance Side Skirts \| Performance Grilles \| Performance Spoiler

12-26-2009, 12:38 AM	#5
jibaholic101 Brigadier General Drives: women wild Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 3,503 iTrader: (0)	coilovers if you want to throw down or i recommend with the boost that you have with the Jb3 that you get the charge pipe with DDVs and an FMIC __________________ some italian, german, and japanese ones; and on order more of the same

12-26-2009, 10:55 AM	#6
Irishace ElevenPointFive Drives: E36 M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,823 iTrader: (1)	1. Suspension 2. DDV or BoV 3. FMIC Have fun! __________________ 1998 E36 M3 Dakar Yellow

12-26-2009, 11:51 AM	#7
mineo77 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2010 135i,1989 PRO3,2001 530i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland,OR Posts: 1,928 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 135i coupe [3.78]	suspension...coilovers or bmw perf suspension __________________ 135i coupe  6MT  TiAg  ///M sport http://www.rhominnovations.com www.musicarNW.com www.unitedBMWonline.com

12-25-2009, 10:03 PM	#2
onefastman Major General Drives: 2009 135i 2011 e92m dct Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 5,702 iTrader: (15)	Get yourself the stett charge pipe and tial bov to keep you happy for now and prepare for meth later.

12-25-2009, 11:25 PM	#3
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 17,029 iTrader: (13)	I think your best option will be coilovers. The car can really benefit from a suspension upgrade and it will make the next biggest change in the car's performance.

12-26-2009, 06:26 PM	#8
Eyeman Major Drives: 2008 135 blk, blk, step Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,467 iTrader: (0) Garage List 1977 Mercedes 450SE ... [0.00] 2004 Porsche 968 Cab [0.00] 2008 135 [4.00]	Coilovers for sure. One of my next mods is gonna be an LSD if I can afford it. I actually may get one before I get a tune. In your weather it would benefit you even more. The main negative is cost. __________________ BSM, Blk leather, 30%tint, Injen, RR OCC, MadDad Whisper, donut spare, 19x8.5et43fr 19x9.5et45r Volk LE37's, rear fenders rolled/pulled, Nitto 555 225/35fr PSS 255/30r, KW V1's, AR coated catless dps, Cross strutbar, CF grills and license plate holder, rearseat removal, iCarbon diffuser and front lip, ETS black anodized FMIC, M3 control arms, Quaife, ER chargepipe, ForgeDV's, Topspeed Custom Tune, V3sims, Braille

12-26-2009, 06:50 PM	#9
randomquickness Brigadier General Drives: 996tt Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 3,492 iTrader: (9)	Check out the ER charge pipe kit and FMIC. It's top notch. I have to agree with the others on the coilovers...My biggest regret is not doing that FIRST. I'm about to though, FINALLY! __________________

12-26-2009, 07:05 PM	#10
angrybaker Private First Class Drives: black 135i 2009 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: san francisco Posts: 117 iTrader: (0)	coils/ suspension

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