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Rajvosa · 08-20-2012, 08:22 AM

gonna be selling up my E30 M3 soon and thinking about the next car.
not sure if i wanna go back to another E46 M3 as i loved that car or maybe try 135 or 335.

can anyone briefly tell me the power mods and rough power increase and $$ that are commonly done to these cars? im guessing same mods apply to both cars as they share same engine yeah?

or maybe point me to a thread that has this info

thanks all!

woosh · 08-20-2012, 08:45 AM

Courtesy of MrBlonde

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...=397086&page=2

JB4135 · 08-20-2012, 05:54 PM

JB4 $479 = 50kw
BMS 3" downpipes $329 = 15kw
VSRF 7" FMIC $450= 10kw
BMS DCI $95 = 5-10kw

All above power figures are an approximate crank power return. Not bad for a little over a $1k investment. As for wheel power expect anywhere from 260-270wkw. Just make sure if you do get a 135 or 335 it has the N54 motor with the twin snails.

Gumball · 08-20-2012, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JB4135

JB4 $479 = 50kw
BMS 3" downpipes $329 = 15kw
VSRF 7" FMIC $450= 10kw
BMS DCI $95 = 5-10kw

All above power figures are an approximate crank power return. Not bad for a little over a $1k investment. As for wheel power expect anywhere from 260-270wkw. Just make sure if you do get a 135 or 335 it has the N54 motor with the twin snails.

+1

Rajvosa · 08-20-2012, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by woosh

Courtesy of MrBlonde

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...=397086&page=2

thank you sir

Quote:

Originally Posted by JB4135

JB4 $479 = 50kw
BMS 3" downpipes $329 = 15kw
VSRF 7" FMIC $450= 10kw
BMS DCI $95 = 5-10kw

All above power figures are an approximate crank power return. Not bad for a little over a $1k investment. As for wheel power expect anywhere from 260-270wkw. Just make sure if you do get a 135 or 335 it has the N54 motor with the twin snails.

gees thats nice! how much strain do those put on the motor? still quite reliable and able to be pushed hard without worrying too much? (street use mainly)

pavo335 · 08-20-2012, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Rajvosa

how much strain do those put on the motor

Dont worry about the motor, but get real concerned for the RFT's

Rajvosa · 08-20-2012, 07:09 PM

RFT's? sorry for my noobness lol\

Run flat tyres?? haha

Jeef Beef · 08-20-2012, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Rajvosa

thank you sir

gees thats nice! how much strain do those put on the motor? still quite reliable and able to be pushed hard without worrying too much? (street use mainly)

Not an issue. The N54 is significantly over engineered. Most of us run 270kwatw+ (about 320kw at the fly) as dailies.

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Originally Posted by Rajvosa

RFT's? sorry for my noobness lol\

Run flat tyres?? haha

Yes.

mcmn · 08-21-2012, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by JB4135

VSRF 7" FMIC $450= 10kw

Where? Shipped?

Paul

Tit · 08-21-2012, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Rajvosa

gonna be selling up my E30 M3 soon...

Why would you do that???!

JB4135 · 08-21-2012, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mcmn

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Originally Posted by JB4135

VSRF 7" FMIC $450= 10kw

Where? Shipped?

Paul

No not shipped Paul. Probably $120-$140 to ship to AUS.

mcmn · 08-21-2012, 05:04 AM

Hmm. I'm in I think, if i can sneak it around the missus.

pavo335 · 08-21-2012, 03:12 PM

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Hmm. I'm in I think, if i can sneak it around the missus.

: ain't that the truth

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 08-21-2012, 06:26 PM

Edwins prices are little optimistic as they don't include postage or install...

Do the 3" BMS DPs fit??

JB4135 · 08-21-2012, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bmroxm5

Edwins prices are little optimistic as they don't include postage or install...

Do the 3" BMS DPs fit??

That's correct Stu. Prices are for products only.
All parts are bolt on except a little trimming for the FMIC but most people can install all the parts except dp's (estimate $400 for install).

Regarding the BMS dp's we should know in a few days once a UK member installs them on his RHD.

Rajvosa · 08-21-2012, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Tit

Why would you do that???!

honestly the car doesnt excite me.
i miss my E46 M3 so am thinking either going back to that or maybe 135i....

thanks for the replies guys. from reading mrBlonde's thread, seems like $2500 will get you decent gains and a fun maching.

whats the deal with diffs? i know they arent LSD's, do they cope fine with decent power increase?

BBK · 08-21-2012, 07:21 PM

Stock diff is fine unless you really are making the most out of the car on track days or driving 10/10th's on the back roads. As long as you have some decent tyres you don't 'need' an LSD.

pavo335 · 08-21-2012, 07:22 PM

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Stock diff is fine unless you really are making the most out of the car on track days or driving 10/10th's on the back roads. As long as you have some decent tyres you don't 'need' an LSD.

but you still WANT one

BBK · 08-21-2012, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by pavo335

but you still WANT one

Well only so I can call my car a supercar...

pavo335 · 08-21-2012, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BBK

Well only so I can call my car a supercar...

just put an M badge on the back

BBK · 08-21-2012, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by pavo335

just put an M badge on the back

Maybe AMG?

Moocow · 08-21-2012, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JB4135

No not shipped Paul. Probably $120-$140 to ship to AUS.

got a link?

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Rajvosa Private Drives: E30 M3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Perth Posts: 57 iTrader: (0)	common mods/$$ gonna be selling up my E30 M3 soon and thinking about the next car. not sure if i wanna go back to another E46 M3 as i loved that car or maybe try 135 or 335. can anyone briefly tell me the power mods and rough power increase and $$ that are commonly done to these cars? im guessing same mods apply to both cars as they share same engine yeah? or maybe point me to a thread that has this info thanks all!
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08-20-2012, 05:54 PM	#3
JB4135 Colonel Drives: E92 BSM & E91 BSM Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 2,397 iTrader: (1)	JB4 $479 = 50kw BMS 3" downpipes $329 = 15kw VSRF 7" FMIC $450= 10kw BMS DCI $95 = 5-10kw All above power figures are an approximate crank power return. Not bad for a little over a $1k investment. As for wheel power expect anywhere from 260-270wkw. Just make sure if you do get a 135 or 335 it has the N54 motor with the twin snails. __________________ JB4 G5

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08-20-2012, 08:45 AM	#2
woosh Colonel Drives: bsm e82 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 2,016 iTrader: (0)	Courtesy of MrBlonde http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...=397086&page=2

08-20-2012, 07:09 PM	#7
Rajvosa Private Drives: E30 M3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Perth Posts: 57 iTrader: (0)	RFT's? sorry for my noobness lol\ Run flat tyres?? haha

08-21-2012, 05:04 AM	#12
mcmn Lieutenant Drives: MY10 AW 135i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sydney Posts: 544 iTrader: (0)	Hmm. I'm in I think, if i can sneak it around the missus.

08-21-2012, 06:26 PM	#14
Stuart@BMRAutowerkes Brigadier General Drives: a black car Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sydney Posts: 4,460 iTrader: (3)	Edwins prices are little optimistic as they don't include postage or install... Do the 3" BMS DPs fit??

08-21-2012, 07:21 PM	#17
BBK Brigadier General Drives: A boring one... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 3,053 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [2.88]	Stock diff is fine unless you really are making the most out of the car on track days or driving 10/10th's on the back roads. As long as you have some decent tyres you don't 'need' an LSD.