What mods to get for 135i 6MT?

Lambobimmer · 12-25-2010, 03:11 PM

I am new to the 135i, well I haven't even got it yet but I should have it in about 2 weeks.

I am interested in doing some mods and with all cars there are those mods that are great and those that are not so great.

If you are starting with a stock OEM 135i 6MT what mods would you do?

This car will be a dd for me and I am looking to increase performance but to also keep the car very drivable.

Thinking about Dinan Tune or JB3
Better intercooler or keep stock?
Catch can or not?
OEM Intake or upgrade?

What else should I consider?

I am not intrested in changing anything on the exhaust, brakes or wheels at this time.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

cwg · 12-25-2010, 06:44 PM

i am very happy with the BMW performance Exhaust and Performance suspension

Bruck · 12-25-2010, 06:54 PM

Clutch stop! So easy, so cheap, so wonderful!!! (I went with the eBay one talked about a bunch on this board)

Brandon26pdx · 12-25-2010, 07:43 PM

If I were looking for some easy extra performance a full exhaust system would actually the be the first stop on that route. For example the Berk street system is about $1,000 and nets you ~20 rwhp and ~30 rwtq which would be a very noticeable gain over stock for very moderate expense and fuss. It also shaves a decent amount of weight, nets you a little extra mpg, + sounds/looks cool. Very decent ROI IMO.

Dackelone · 12-25-2010, 07:45 PM

CDV delete! A MUST have mod for any 6MT!

onefastman · 12-25-2010, 07:51 PM

+1

SV Concepts III · 12-25-2010, 09:10 PM

JB3 and exhaust are a must for performance IMO. Berk makes a solid system, same with Active and Remus if you are after a quad output.

Battleship Potemkin · 12-26-2010, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxnix

DCT!

I think he's looking to IMPROVE his vehicle, not ruin it.

1SerieStud · 12-26-2010, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battleship Potemkin

I think he's looking to IMPROVE his vehicle, not ruin it.

+1!

jameselee · 12-26-2010, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwg

i am very happy with the BMW performance Exhaust and Performance suspension

+1!

It sounds so good, I can barely appreciate the stereo; I just want to hear it growl!

oman135 · 12-26-2010, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brandon26pdx

If I were looking for some easy extra performance a full exhaust system would actually the be the first stop on that route. For example the Berk street system is about $1,000 and nets you ~20 rwhp and ~30 rwtq which would be a very noticeable gain over stock for very moderate expense and fuss. It also shaves a decent amount of weight, nets you a little extra mpg, + sounds/looks cool. Very decent ROI IMO.

30 whp without the down pipe ?!
cos berk street system is axle+ mid pipe

Brandon26pdx · 12-26-2010, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by oman135

30 whp without the down pipe ?!
cos berk street system is axle+ mid pipe

20 whp. It's a downpipe-back system. Not sure if they even make N55 downpipes yet. (That also would not be an emissions legal part in most places since it would get rid of the catalytic converter.)

Thaddy · 12-26-2010, 10:17 PM

Nothing.

Drive the car for 1,200, change the oil, and then worry about tossing parts onto the car. Just enjoy it!

cwg · 12-26-2010, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jameselee

+1!

It sounds so good, I can barely appreciate the stereo; I just want to hear it growl!

Yes - it sounds great - Mark171 spotted me driving the other day and said "that exhaust sounded great from across the road in the opposite direction".

IDBMW · 12-27-2010, 06:52 AM

"This car will be a dd for me and I am looking to increase performance but to also keep the car very drivable."

Get a tune, get rid of the CVD and the car will be a completely different animal for about $400 and very little work. I like the JB3 tune and think it is the most common. Get some wheels and non run flat tiers. The tries will improve the ride and wheels will make your 135i look different than others. From what you said you want to do that is what I would recommend. Do some searches to see what people have done to get some ideas. Post some pics.

mineo77 · 12-27-2010, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by lamboworld

I am new to the 135i, well I haven't even got it yet but I should have it in about 2 weeks.

I am interested in doing some mods and with all cars there are those mods that are great and those that are not so great.

If you are starting with a stock OEM 135i 6MT what mods would you do?

This car will be a dd for me and I am looking to increase performance but to also keep the car very drivable.

Thinking about Dinan Tune or JB3
Better intercooler or keep stock?
Catch can or not?
OEM Intake or upgrade?

What else should I consider?

I am not intrested in changing anything on the exhaust, brakes or wheels at this time.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

vague question...

What is your budget?
Are you planning to track your car, or is this just your DD?
Do you care about if you void your warranty?
Have you done a search on the forum about any of these mods you asked about?

IMHO, I would do them all...except the Dinan, dont waste your money on that. Go PROcede V5 or JB4

mke135i · 12-27-2010, 10:36 AM

+1 on the PROcede. Major gains in power for little money. You can get a new one now for around $650 bucks. A cheap DCI will help the tune and it's also very cheap. No need to upgrade IC unless you are going with lots more mods and higher boost. I would add a downpipe and keep the rest of the exhaust stock. Clutch stop mod I've read is very good, but haven't done it myself. Hope that helps.

diamondsbylauren · 12-28-2010, 07:57 PM

CDV delete? Sorry for the question if it's been asked before but what is that?

stevenc · 12-28-2010, 08:39 PM

^ the clutch has a one way value in it called a clutch delay value which stops you from dumping the clutch. Most people remove the so they have full control over the clutch.

For the OP, start with the JB4 and a DCI. Car will run and sound a ton better with just that. DO IT!

Lambobimmer · 12-29-2010, 06:51 AM

I have decided to do a flash tune. Either through ESStuning or a custom dyno flash tune from Topspeed in Atlanta.

Will also remove the CDV. My M3 drove much better and I am sure that the 135 will respond the same.

I am sure that I will do many of the other mods that everyone has recommended but those are my starting point.

Here are the dynos for ESS and Topspeed.
http://www.esstuning.com/productimag...urrent_image=1
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...light=topspeed

myke354 · 12-29-2010, 07:25 AM

to be honest it really all depends on what u want .. my first mods are all weight saving mods.. carbon hood and trunk, lightweight wheels and tires, light weight battery and seats..
and light weight brakes..

my reason for this is lighter is always faster..

theboogieman1 · 01-03-2011, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myke354

to be honest it really all depends on what u want .. my first mods are all weight saving mods.. carbon hood and trunk, lightweight wheels and tires, light weight battery and seats..
and light weight brakes..

my reason for this is lighter is always faster..

What battery did you go with? I just picked up a 135i and couldn't believe how big the battery was. How much weight was really saved you think?

12-25-2010, 03:11 PM	#1
Lambobimmer Major 292 Rep 1,473 Posts Drives: 2022 X3 M40i, 2018 TTRS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tarheel iTrader: (14)	What mods to get for 135i 6MT? I am new to the 135i, well I haven't even got it yet but I should have it in about 2 weeks. I am interested in doing some mods and with all cars there are those mods that are great and those that are not so great. If you are starting with a stock OEM 135i 6MT what mods would you do? This car will be a dd for me and I am looking to increase performance but to also keep the car very drivable. Thinking about Dinan Tune or JB3 Better intercooler or keep stock? Catch can or not? OEM Intake or upgrade? What else should I consider? I am not intrested in changing anything on the exhaust, brakes or wheels at this time. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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12-25-2010, 06:44 PM	#2
cwg Captain 45 Rep 723 Posts Drives: 2017 M4 ZCP. AZB on black Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kailua, HI iTrader: (0)	i am very happy with the BMW performance Exhaust and Performance suspension
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12-25-2010, 06:54 PM	#3
Bruck First Lieutenant 30 Rep 362 Posts Drives: 2009 135i MT Alpine White Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Montclair, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	Clutch stop Clutch stop! So easy, so cheap, so wonderful!!! (I went with the eBay one talked about a bunch on this board) __________________ Alpine White E82 135i 6spd Manual Factory Alarm \| Clutch Stop \| Alflugen 18 CS7 Hyper Silver Shadow Blue MK6 GTI 4-Dr DSG Euro OEM Reverse Camera \|
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12-25-2010, 07:43 PM	#4
Brandon26pdx Lieutenant Colonel 28 Rep 1,938 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (1)	If I were looking for some easy extra performance a full exhaust system would actually the be the first stop on that route. For example the Berk street system is about $1,000 and nets you ~20 rwhp and ~30 rwtq which would be a very noticeable gain over stock for very moderate expense and fuss. It also shaves a decent amount of weight, nets you a little extra mpg, + sounds/looks cool. Very decent ROI IMO.
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12-25-2010, 07:45 PM	#5
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12-25-2010, 07:51 PM	#6
onefastman Major General 159 Rep 5,689 Posts Drives: 2009 135i 2011 e92m dct Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Earth iTrader: (15)	+1 __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(1addicts.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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12-25-2010, 09:10 PM	#7
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	JB3 and exhaust are a must for performance IMO. Berk makes a solid system, same with Active and Remus if you are after a quad output.
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12-26-2010, 10:17 PM	#13
Thaddy Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 285 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (1)	Nothing. Drive the car for 1,200, change the oil, and then worry about tossing parts onto the car. Just enjoy it!
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12-27-2010, 06:52 AM	#15
IDBMW Captain 41 Rep 825 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boise, ID iTrader: (0)	"This car will be a dd for me and I am looking to increase performance but to also keep the car very drivable." Get a tune, get rid of the CVD and the car will be a completely different animal for about $400 and very little work. I like the JB3 tune and think it is the most common. Get some wheels and non run flat tiers. The tries will improve the ride and wheels will make your 135i look different than others. From what you said you want to do that is what I would recommend. Do some searches to see what people have done to get some ideas. Post some pics. __________________ 2019 X3 M40i - Black Sapphire Metallic - Mocha Lather - 21" 718M wheels - Every option except Sun Shade
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12-27-2010, 10:36 AM	#17
mke135i Lieutenant 19 Rep 436 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 135i Cabrio Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Midwest iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	+1 on the PROcede. Major gains in power for little money. You can get a new one now for around $650 bucks. A cheap DCI will help the tune and it's also very cheap. No need to upgrade IC unless you are going with lots more mods and higher boost. I would add a downpipe and keep the rest of the exhaust stock. Clutch stop mod I've read is very good, but haven't done it myself. Hope that helps.
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12-28-2010, 07:57 PM	#18
diamondsbylauren Private First Class 35 Rep 166 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M4 CV Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW M4 [9.00] 2001 Porsche Boxter S [0.00] 1969 DeVille Conver ... [0.00] 2011 1351 [0.00]	CDV delete? Sorry for the question if it's been asked before but what is that? __________________ David Currently driving 2015 M4 Vert
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12-28-2010, 08:39 PM	#19
stevenc Coming Soon 254 Rep 960 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M4 Alphine White MT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	^ the clutch has a one way value in it called a clutch delay value which stops you from dumping the clutch. Most people remove the so they have full control over the clutch. For the OP, start with the JB4 and a DCI. Car will run and sound a ton better with just that. DO IT!
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12-29-2010, 06:51 AM	#20
Lambobimmer Major 292 Rep 1,473 Posts Drives: 2022 X3 M40i, 2018 TTRS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tarheel iTrader: (14)	I have decided to do a flash tune. Either through ESStuning or a custom dyno flash tune from Topspeed in Atlanta. Will also remove the CDV. My M3 drove much better and I am sure that the 135 will respond the same. I am sure that I will do many of the other mods that everyone has recommended but those are my starting point. Here are the dynos for ESS and Topspeed. http://www.esstuning.com/productimag...urrent_image=1 http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...light=topspeed
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12-29-2010, 07:25 AM	#21
myke354 Enlisted Member 6 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 09 135i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: orlando fl iTrader: (0)	to be honest it really all depends on what u want .. my first mods are all weight saving mods.. carbon hood and trunk, lightweight wheels and tires, light weight battery and seats.. and light weight brakes.. my reason for this is lighter is always faster.. __________________ WHEN LIFE SLOWS DOWN... DOWN SHIFT !!
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