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      12-30-2011, 04:52 PM   #1
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$600...what to do with it, no clue

Hey guys, looking to spend more money on my car any ideas? I was thinking maybe a charge pipe/diverter valves?
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cdv delete, clutch stop.

send the rest to me.

lol, but seriously. id do those two, maybe a m3 fsb and intake scoops? it depends on what you want out of your car.

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Meth if you want the extra power!No a fan of it,but it does make power.
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The dv/charge pipe is honestly fine. I see on here many people upgrade it, but on e90 post I know a hunch of people who say upgrading it is pretty useless unless you're adding it for a meth bung as well. If you're looking for more power, then meth is the way to go for that price. But adding a sway bar and some subframe bushings would be in that price range and help the feel of the car by a good amount.
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if you want to work on cosmetics, scopione has a deal for the carbon fiber splitters + diffuser....

http://www.scopioneusa.com/all-produ...l#.Tv5kcNQV2nk
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Seriously...charge pipe and DVs sound good, or oil catch can
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Depending on where you are on the West Coast, do the cdv, clutch stop, and buy a set of slicks with wheels from me!
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Suprised no one said downpipes, thats what came to my mind 1st... If your looking to make more power thats where a good amount of it is to be made.. Pluss is ur running a jb3 or really any chip you can go up a map or so once dps are in the mix... Thats my .2 but it really depends on what your looking for
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Hey guys, looking to spend more money on my car any ideas? I was thinking maybe a charge pipe/diverter valves?

IF your a 6MT guy... I'd say Perf SSK and CDV delete.

Or how about new tires? Or just new rear tires. Or P3 vent boost gauge?
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      12-31-2011, 11:32 AM   #15
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$600 will buy you some odds and ends that won't matter much. For $800-1100 or so there are a bunch of things that make a significant difference.

Cobb AP will gain you 50+hp. Call around for best price. No one is allowed to quote lower than list on websites but if you call and order you get get them cheaper than list. Still more than $600... Or find one used. Just make sure the previous owner gaurantees they "unmarried" it from their car.

Stock tires only last so long so you'll have to buy a new set soon enough anyway. $600 won't buy good 18" tires. A set of 225/255 Starspecs is $872 on Tirerack and should fit stock wheels. These will blow the doors off the factory RFTs, which are junk. They ride horribly and don't offer much grip for being summer tires.

Another alternative would be suspension kit. For $988 on Tirerack the Eibach Pro System Plus comes with springs, dampers, and swaybars. Or just a front swaybar (M3, or whatever kit) for $250 or so.

You don't need a charge pipe or by-pass/blow-off valve kit unless you are just looking for bling.

CDV is cheap or free. Go for it.
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      12-31-2011, 11:59 AM   #17
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$600 will buy you some odds and ends that won't matter much. For $800-1100 or so there are a bunch of things that make a significant difference.

Cobb AP will gain you 50+hp. Call around for best price. No one is allowed to quote lower than list on websites but if you call and order you get get them cheaper than list. Still more than $600... Or find one used. Just make sure the previous owner gaurantees they "unmarried" it from their car.

Stock tires only last so long so you'll have to buy a new set soon enough anyway. $600 won't buy good 18" tires. A set of 225/255 Starspecs is $872 on Tirerack and should fit stock wheels. These will blow the doors off the factory RFTs, which are junk. They ride horribly and don't offer much grip for being summer tires.

Another alternative would be suspension kit. For $988 on Tirerack the Eibach Pro System Plus comes with springs, dampers, and swaybars. Or just a front swaybar (M3, or whatever kit) for $250 or so.

You don't need a charge pipe or by-pass/blow-off valve kit unless you are just looking for bling.

CDV is cheap or free. Go for it.
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      12-31-2011, 12:03 PM   #18
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^he already has JB4 and downpipes... Does nobody read his sig?
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if you want to work on cosmetics, scopione has a deal for the carbon fiber splitters + diffuser....

http://www.scopioneusa.com/all-produ...l#.Tv5kcNQV2nk

I wasnt even looking to buy anything but I might jump on this myself! Thanks!
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      01-30-2012, 12:29 AM   #21
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Thanks for all the input on this guys, ended up going with the occ from bms. Haven't installed yet but the craftsmanship on it seems top notch.
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      01-30-2012, 10:53 AM   #22
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I was going to add...invest that $600 in yourself and sign up for a couple HPDE's to learn to drive the car...
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