I think I've caught the bug...

Rosaymaan · 08-12-2010, 01:12 PM

So last night I performed my first MOD on my SGM 1er...adding shadowline bmw performacne kidney grills.

I know this is an easy DIY.. but for a hot second (after three or four attempts to remove the first grill), I thought I'd made a huge mistake and was going to regret messing with a brand new 45k car.

Boy was I wrong. After succesfully installing the grills... I woke up this morning CRAVING more MODS! MORE MODS!

What should I attempt next? Any thoughts?

tcd223 · 08-12-2010, 02:04 PM

I agree with maxnix unless you want a cosmetic mod, in which case I'd get a shadowline diffuser or a performance style spoiler.

The1 · 08-12-2010, 03:21 PM

areo kit side skirts and rear carbon difuser and spoiler, then wheels and tires.

onefastman · 08-12-2010, 03:24 PM

Exhaust and tune

The1 · 08-12-2010, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by onefastman

Exhaust and tune

if you like power, Dual cone intake and JB3 are a lot of fun, but i'm not sure how long the tires will last, I'm trying to figure this out right now :P

ErvGotti · 08-12-2010, 04:16 PM

I know the feeling, first was the JB+, then I got addicted now have DCI's, FMIC, and Coilovers. With exhaust, tire's, flash tune, and LSD next. I'm addressing performance first before I do cosmetics.

TMR013 · 08-12-2010, 04:50 PM

Don't worry about any mods that don't make your car go FASTER!

The1 · 08-12-2010, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TMR013

Don't worry about any mods that don't make your car go FASTER!

agreed, pick stuff that nobody can see or can tell you have, then you'll have no reason for anyone to pull you over.

sb335is · 08-12-2010, 05:45 PM

Tires and suspension.
no sense having a jb3 if your car can't handle the extra power.

M2 · 08-12-2010, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twoturboz

Tires and suspension.
no sense having a jb3 if your car can't handle the extra power.

Originally Posted by TMR013
Don't worry about any mods that don't make your car go FASTER!
agreed, pick stuff that nobody can see or can tell you have, then you'll have no reason for anyone to pull you over.

I agree w/ both of these comments. Power without control is pointless. Avoid mods that make your car "look" like a racer.
Keep her as a sleeper....you'll have more fun, IMO.

NewYearsBoy · 08-12-2010, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onefastman

Exhaust and tune

Dinan... Play it safe.... But I agree the car is almost perfect the way it is...

You could tint it..... Cheap...

lavmugen · 08-12-2010, 07:22 PM

HPDE

best money you can spend... make the driver faster, not the car =P

BMW86 · 08-12-2010, 08:02 PM

I've done suspension before touching any performance mods. I've done tyres, KW V2's and now picked up the M3 front sway bar. I've also finished my car cosmetically - tint, grills, skirts, diffuser, lip, wheels etc. Power is the last thing this car needs but I know once I do get a tune I'll probably regret not doing it earlier.

IZAGLO · 08-12-2010, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onefastman

Exhaust and tune

exactly!!!

quote...BMW86 Power is the last thing this car needs but I know once I do get a tune I'll probably regret not doing it earlier.

You have no idea till you get it,,,its intoxicating!!!Ask my son LOL........

The1 · 08-12-2010, 08:29 PM

first time i threw the tune and intake in, i didn't notice it as much as expected, however, when i switch between maps now, I feel like the 300hp is an absolute dog....

then when i switch back again, it just feels like the car is "alive"

reminds me of my old WRX with stupid turbo upgrade. Soooo much fun, and your neck muscles develop more trying to hold your head steady.

then you experience it from the passenger seat and you really feel it there.

Ash83 · 08-13-2010, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IZAGLO

exactly!!!

quote...BMW86 Power is the last thing this car needs but I know once I do get a tune I'll probably regret not doing it earlier.

You have no idea till you get it,,,its intoxicating!!!Ask my son LOL........

+ Tint

Jeef Beef · 08-13-2010, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW86

I've done suspension before touching any performance mods. I've done tyres, KW V2's and now picked up the M3 front sway bar. I've also finished my car cosmetically - tint, grills, skirts, diffuser, lip, wheels etc. Power is the last thing this car needs but I know once I do get a tune I'll probably regret not doing it earlier.

+1

If you plan on tracking the car, the M3 front sway is one of the cheapest and best ways to significantly improve handling. The stock car understeers too much. On a tight track you won't even need the 300 horses.

THEN once your car can actually go around corners without pushing wide and into the shrubbery, go nuts with a 400hp tune

HappyNDing · 08-13-2010, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeef Beef

+1

If you plan on tracking the car, the M3 front sway is one of the cheapest and best ways to significantly improve handling. The stock car understeers too much. On a tight track you won't even need the 300 horses.

THEN once your car can actually go around corners without pushing wide and into the shrubbery, go nuts with a 400hp tune

I think I will be going for the sway bar next, is it ideal to get front and rear sway bars to balance them?

The1 · 08-14-2010, 09:59 AM

is it that easy to cure the understeer? I was going to upsize the front tires and sway bar and likely camber plates. but if i really only have to do the sway to get rid of it, that would be the nicest.

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Rosaymaan Private 6 Rep 89 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Hollywood, CA iTrader: (0)	I think I've caught the bug... So last night I performed my first MOD on my SGM 1er...adding shadowline bmw performacne kidney grills. I know this is an easy DIY.. but for a hot second (after three or four attempts to remove the first grill), I thought I'd made a huge mistake and was going to regret messing with a brand new 45k car. Boy was I wrong. After succesfully installing the grills... I woke up this morning CRAVING more MODS! MORE MODS! What should I attempt next? Any thoughts?
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tcd223 Captain 47 Rep 940 Posts Drives: '10 LeMans 135i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i [7.00]	I agree with maxnix unless you want a cosmetic mod, in which case I'd get a shadowline diffuser or a performance style spoiler.
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The1 Major General 76 Rep 5,114 Posts Drives: white 135 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: KW ontario/vancouver temporarily iTrader: (0)	areo kit side skirts and rear carbon difuser and spoiler, then wheels and tires.
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onefastman Major General 159 Rep 5,689 Posts Drives: 2009 135i 2011 e92m dct Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Earth iTrader: (15)	Exhaust and tune __________________ 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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ErvGotti Major 124 Rep 1,362 Posts Drives: 2008 135i 6MT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Aviano iTrader: (5) Garage List 2008 135i [6.00]	I know the feeling, first was the JB+, then I got addicted now have DCI's, FMIC, and Coilovers. With exhaust, tire's, flash tune, and LSD next. I'm addressing performance first before I do cosmetics.
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sb335is Captain 86 Rep 736 Posts Drives: fast Join Date: May 2010 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Tires and suspension. no sense having a jb3 if your car can't handle the extra power. __________________
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lavmugen Private First Class 18 Rep 150 Posts Drives: 2011 Superman 135i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	HPDE best money you can spend... make the driver faster, not the car =P
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BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I've done suspension before touching any performance mods. I've done tyres, KW V2's and now picked up the M3 front sway bar. I've also finished my car cosmetically - tint, grills, skirts, diffuser, lip, wheels etc. Power is the last thing this car needs but I know once I do get a tune I'll probably regret not doing it earlier.
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The1 Major General 76 Rep 5,114 Posts Drives: white 135 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: KW ontario/vancouver temporarily iTrader: (0)	first time i threw the tune and intake in, i didn't notice it as much as expected, however, when i switch between maps now, I feel like the 300hp is an absolute dog.... then when i switch back again, it just feels like the car is "alive" reminds me of my old WRX with stupid turbo upgrade. Soooo much fun, and your neck muscles develop more trying to hold your head steady. then you experience it from the passenger seat and you really feel it there.
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The1 Major General 76 Rep 5,114 Posts Drives: white 135 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: KW ontario/vancouver temporarily iTrader: (0)	is it that easy to cure the understeer? I was going to upsize the front tires and sway bar and likely camber plates. but if i really only have to do the sway to get rid of it, that would be the nicest.
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