Tax return $ coming. What to buy?:)

BavarianN54 · 03-03-2014, 10:00 PM

I would address some of the handling shortcomings the 1 series has.

Zombie1 · 03-04-2014, 07:09 AM

The car handles like a pig in stock forum

Allen@MOTIV · 03-04-2014, 07:20 AM

OP: I suggest doing a tune before adding bolt-ons. Although, a FMIC and CP should be the very next mods following the tune.

Exile · 03-04-2014, 07:49 AM

+1 on tune.

I didn't get my tax return yet but did get my bonus early

Got berk race axel back, dtec cree v7, bms intake. Then when it warms up I'll do tint, gloss grill and get my 372 wheels powder coated gloss black. Summer going to finish with jb4 and bms dp.

Next year, fmic and save up for track tires and another set of wheels to track with. Then I'll be done with mods.

e36addict · 03-04-2014, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Exile

Then I'll be done with mods.

Impossible

Exile · 03-04-2014, 11:05 AM

I know

BMist371 · 03-04-2014, 04:31 PM

After the tune and fmic, the rest of the mods are fairly cheap aside wheels and suspension if you go that route. Unless you are hell bent on AR downpipes instead of any other pipe which will do the same job. The best bang for your buck will always be a downpipe and a tune. FMIC is top end only mainly. It does a good job controlling the intake temps which get a little out of hand after downpipes and a tune. If you are dead set on safety, an oil cooler could be a good idea. The cars run hot, but it's debateable as to whether it really matters since these motors are apparently designed to run hot anyways. Intakes are for turbo sound only. Exhaust is mostly sound only as well.

mike@x-ph.com · 03-04-2014, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by e36addict

Impossible

+1
You will never be done with modding trust me

Exile · 03-04-2014, 11:50 PM

-sigh- ..... Kw v2..... Strut tower.... X brace.... Dang it lol

Freon · 03-06-2014, 09:40 AM

Apex is running a group buy. ~$200 off a set and free shipping I think? Pretty good deal, and if you are looking for performance with low weight and maximum tire they're your best option.

hatepotholez · 03-07-2014, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Freon

You're giving the government a 0% loan. There are better ways to save. Claim a few exemptions and put a few extra percent in an IRA.

good advice, I agree 100%!

smilesperhour · 03-08-2014, 12:39 AM

So I'm under warranty till May, so I think I'm gonna go with a tune. Still trying to figure that one out (so much debate). Which brand of DP will not cause throwing a code? I've heard some do. I am N55.

Exile · 03-08-2014, 11:17 AM

Not to go off topic but to answer your question, all catless dps will throw a code. Except for Wagner since it's catted, which from I've read.... Shouldn't.

smilesperhour · 03-15-2014, 10:43 AM

Tried to get the tune from Cobb but the DME needed updating. At the dealer today getting that done.... Waiting...

smilesperhour · 03-16-2014, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Vossen wheels

The new Vossen CVTs is an option

F19X8.5
R19X10

Agreed! Send me a link so I can check it out.

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Allen@MOTIV 38 Rep 634 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	OP: I suggest doing a tune before adding bolt-ons. Although, a FMIC and CP should be the very next mods following the tune.
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Exile Private 0 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 135 alpine white Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: IL iTrader: (1)	+1 on tune. I didn't get my tax return yet but did get my bonus early Got berk race axel back, dtec cree v7, bms intake. Then when it warms up I'll do tint, gloss grill and get my 372 wheels powder coated gloss black. Summer going to finish with jb4 and bms dp. Next year, fmic and save up for track tires and another set of wheels to track with. Then I'll be done with mods.
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BMist371 Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 2012 135i Vert Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lenoir, N.C. iTrader: (1)	After the tune and fmic, the rest of the mods are fairly cheap aside wheels and suspension if you go that route. Unless you are hell bent on AR downpipes instead of any other pipe which will do the same job. The best bang for your buck will always be a downpipe and a tune. FMIC is top end only mainly. It does a good job controlling the intake temps which get a little out of hand after downpipes and a tune. If you are dead set on safety, an oil cooler could be a good idea. The cars run hot, but it's debateable as to whether it really matters since these motors are apparently designed to run hot anyways. Intakes are for turbo sound only. Exhaust is mostly sound only as well.
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smilesperhour Private 10 Rep 70 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	So I'm under warranty till May, so I think I'm gonna go with a tune. Still trying to figure that one out (so much debate). Which brand of DP will not cause throwing a code? I've heard some do. I am N55.
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Exile Private 0 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 135 alpine white Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: IL iTrader: (1)	Not to go off topic but to answer your question, all catless dps will throw a code. Except for Wagner since it's catted, which from I've read.... Shouldn't.
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