Leave your imaginary person(s) out of this,
This is a BMW thread last I checked.
I'll see a clergy member if I want to be sodomized, or buy a Dinan product for that matter.
I've had 2 N54 Vehicles, and now have an N55. I am currently leasing because I hate paying for mod repairs. My dealer installed the JB4 for me, as I cannot get a Pro flash tune for my car yet.
I've also had Cobb and Burger products on my N54's. You get what you pay for, and they're good products for the money.
If you want all out performance, most bang for your buck, Horsepower for $, go get a cobb AP, go FBO and go see a pro-tuner, You will make stupid power, you will also kill your fuel pumps, and at some point your turbos.
No matter what, having and maintaing a fast car costs money.
Can't speak to the dinan because I've never felt like pissing my money away like that.
I like the safety features that burger puts into his piggy back, the more motor sensors required to piggy back with, the more safeguards for the car.
The only drawback with this is that it is inconsistent with power delivery, just like your car isn't as powerful in the rain, and for good reason.
Thanks for the entertaining thread guys,
just wanted to add my $.02
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Originally Posted by DSSG
Most of you characters don't need more horsepower, what you need are better attitudes. Maybe you should go to church or at least talk with your clergy on a regular basis?
Regarding mods, it is a big mistake to do any while your car is in warranty. BMW can detect any tuning changes and refuse to do warranty work.
My SA has the JB4 on his car, and he hasn't had any problems with it. Every time I come in for service, he always tells me how happy he is with it.
There are men out there with big bucks that can afford this aftermarket crap. For example, I recently saw a new Dinan 750 at my dealer, and I nearly fainted when I saw the price.
Most of the people on these car forums are backyard mechanics with little or no technical knowledge who hope they can spend a few buck for some cheap horsepower. They are doomed to fail and likely ruin their ride in the process. What they should stick to are cosmetic mods like wheels or exhausts. Anyway, the 135i is plenty fast enough.
If you are a bone head and want to pursue mods, you should gain some technical knowledge before reaching for a wrench. Turbocharging is a complex subject and requires some serious study. Changing the fuel and timing maps and the level of boost can lead to all sorts of unintended consequences. Anyway, there are a couple of technical books written on the subject, and a better idea would be to enroll at a university and get a degree in mechanical engineering.
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