Stock vs Mods

bbrugger · 06-07-2017, 08:56 AM

Being very new to the 1er owner group I have been reading a bunch and I have a question. What number of 1er owners do some type of performance mod to their car?

ShocknAwe · 06-07-2017, 09:37 AM

I would recommend driving the car for a few before immediately jumping into modifying. That said, there are a goodly many of us that have tinkered something.

captain slowly · 06-07-2017, 12:47 PM

OG here. Stock with the exception of bmw PPK1

1and1 · 06-07-2017, 01:46 PM

+1 to the idea of running stock for a while and getting to know your 1ers personality and idiosyncrasies before modding. This period of time is great for getting your preventative maintenance fully up to date- always a good idea before modding, especially with an n54.

If you're considering tuning, I'd encourage getting a cable and MHD with the logging license so you can verify the engine is healthy and be sure things like the coil packs & injectors are well behaved. Then at any time later you can simply pick up a map pack and within the hour add quite a bump in performance without turning a wrench.

After that it's all down hill.... as far and as fast as your goals & wallet will take you

swagon · 06-07-2017, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

I would recommend driving the car for a few before immediately jumping into modifying. That said, there are a goodly many of us that have tinkered something.

True dat.

And do the suspension before engine because it's what the car needs the most.

desertman123 · 06-07-2017, 03:48 PM

Even if people love 100% stock, I still push for CDV delete and clutch stop. OEM+!!!

Otherwise go FBO and let er rip

chester22 · 06-07-2017, 06:25 PM

I hate modding BMW's. To me it's like making changes to a Ferrari. Don't mess with greatness. Go buy a honda civic or something.

Stewy_604 · 06-07-2017, 06:54 PM

I don't think I could ever leave a vehicle 100% stock. Maybe its a sickness.

c1pher · 06-07-2017, 06:59 PM

Do non-oem tires count?

Stewy_604 · 06-07-2017, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MGM135is

Do non-oem tires count?

Ding, yes sir...that's a "mod"

c1pher · 06-07-2017, 07:32 PM

I don't think there's a car I haven't "modded" in a long time. Some things I don't really consider mods but have changed:
Black grilles
35% tint
Michelin A/S3+ 225/40-18 and 255/35-18 tires

Only performance mod is the Dinan S2 tune.

PA135i · 06-07-2017, 08:00 PM

Yup. Drive it for a few years. I did not start modding until after 50K. My mods are mild compared to some. I like the way it is now. I have nothing new planned except for maybe The BMW Performance exhaust. My mods in my sig.

ShocknAwe · 06-07-2017, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by chester22

I hate modding BMW's. To me it's like making changes to a Ferrari. Don't mess with greatness. Go buy a honda civic or something.

Greatness and stock 135i don't exist on the same planet. 128i with perf kit maybe.

04mazdaspeed · 06-07-2017, 10:44 PM

I purposely bought the car to mod. I had 2k in parts waiting before I even bought the car.

desertman123 · 06-08-2017, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

Greatness and stock 135i don't exist on the same planet. 128i with perf kit maybe.

Even if you like 100% stock, blowing plastic chargepipes will get old

greenthumb · 06-08-2017, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbrugger

Being very new to the 1er owner group I have been reading a bunch and I have a question. What number of 1er owners do some type of performance mod to their car?

I'm not surprised to see the results leaning the way that they are. I think forum members are maybe more predisposed to modify their cars than your average owner.

Quote:

Originally Posted by chester22

I hate modding BMW's. To me it's like making changes to a Ferrari. Don't mess with greatness. Go buy a honda civic or something.

If BMWs couldn't be improved, ///M wouldn't exist.

Esteban · 06-08-2017, 02:11 PM

I have a few upgrades:

- BMW Performance exhaust
- BMW Performance suspension
- BMW Performance 313 wheels
- European blacklines
- Dinan Stage 2 tune
- 225/255 Pirelli P Zero tires

drunkenup · 06-08-2017, 02:12 PM

these cars are pretty boring the way they are, I would have dumped mine long ago for an M3 if I was not inclined to modify

PA135i · 06-08-2017, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Esteban

I have a few upgrades:

- BMW Performance exhaust
- BMW Performance suspension
- BMW Performance 313 wheels
- European blacklines
- Dinan Stage 2 tune
- 225/255 Pirelli P Zero tires

Do you have pictures of your car on this site?
I'd like to take a look.

Esteban · 06-08-2017, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PA135i

Quote:

Originally Posted by Esteban

I have a few upgrades:

- BMW Performance exhaust
- BMW Performance suspension
- BMW Performance 313 wheels
- European blacklines
- Dinan Stage 2 tune
- 225/255 Pirelli P Zero tires

Do you have pictures of your car on this site?
I'd like to take a look.

I have more, but here's a couple:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...24&postcount=2

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...5&postcount=48

128ibmw · 06-08-2017, 04:44 PM

Stock

Stock4Evr · 06-09-2017, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by captain slowly

OG here. Stock with the exception of bmw PPK1

Only PPK mod too.

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06-07-2017, 08:56 AM	#1
bbrugger Private 25 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: May 2017 Location: Oklahoma iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 335i [0.00] 2008 BMW 135i [0.00]	Stock vs Mods Being very new to the 1er owner group I have been reading a bunch and I have a question. What number of 1er owners do some type of performance mod to their car?
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ShocknAwe 1Addict 3234 Rep 7,894 Posts Drives: E82 Mutt, M57 Truck Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Charleston iTrader: (22)	I would recommend driving the car for a few before immediately jumping into modifying. That said, there are a goodly many of us that have tinkered something. __________________ 2010 135i 6MT Jet Black N54/3 FE82 Mutt \| BUILD THREAD \| GARAGE SALE
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06-07-2017, 12:47 PM	#3
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1and1 Loves me some MHD! 1858 Rep 1,719 Posts Drives: faster than he should... Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tally, FL iTrader: (2) Garage List '09 135i [10.00]	+1 to the idea of running stock for a while and getting to know your 1ers personality and idiosyncrasies before modding. This period of time is great for getting your preventative maintenance fully up to date- always a good idea before modding, especially with an n54. If you're considering tuning, I'd encourage getting a cable and MHD with the logging license so you can verify the engine is healthy and be sure things like the coil packs & injectors are well behaved. Then at any time later you can simply pick up a map pack and within the hour add quite a bump in performance without turning a wrench. After that it's all down hill.... as far and as fast as your goals & wallet will take you __________________ 1and1 135i - E82.N54 2009 BSM - MHD / xHP / DCI, PR CP & 7.5" Race IC / N55 mid & Borla . . WL RSFI, Koni, Eibach & Dinan CP's, M3 CA's / EBC Red's & Firehawk 500's X1 - E84.N20 2013 MGM - JB4 - The Wife's, now with new turbo & ewg
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desertman123 E82 Mudflap Ambassador 2214 Rep 2,219 Posts Drives: '08 128i Join Date: May 2016 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 1992 Honda Beat [9.50] 2008 BMW 128i [10.00] 2014 BMW 528i [10.00]	Even if people love 100% stock, I still push for CDV delete and clutch stop. OEM+!!! Otherwise go FBO and let er rip __________________ My 2008 128i - Sparkling Graphite/Beige - Sport pkg - 6MT - Click me! Parents' 2014 528i - Mineral White/Ivory White - fully loaded Instagram @Andreys_128i and @Honda.Bito
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06-07-2017, 06:25 PM	#7
chester22 Private 24 Rep 77 Posts Drives: 530i Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: south florida iTrader: (0)	I hate modding BMW's. To me it's like making changes to a Ferrari. Don't mess with greatness. Go buy a honda civic or something.
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Stewy_604 First Lieutenant 77 Rep 310 Posts Drives: 2011 E82 135i M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Vancouver, B.C. iTrader: (0)	I don't think I could ever leave a vehicle 100% stock. Maybe its a sickness. __________________ 2011 BMW 135i M Sport Space Grey - BMS JB4, VRSF 3.5" catless DP, Berk exhaust, BMS intake, ER CP, Eibach Pro-Kit, H&R spacers, black kidneys, Blacklines, LUX angel eyes 2014 BMW X5 xDrive 35d M Sport Mineral White - MPBK w/ F85 rotors & Carbotech pads, ACS Springs/Links, iND reflector deletes, iND black roundels, MP black kidneys, M50D grille inserts 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 750 - too much to list
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c1pher Primo Generalissimo 4672 Rep 4,023 Posts Drives: All of them Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: DC area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 Porsche 911 Ca ... [10.00] 2023 BMW M2 [9.00] 2023 Porsche Macan GTS [10.00] 2022 Ford F-250 Tremor [8.50]	Do non-oem tires count?
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c1pher Primo Generalissimo 4672 Rep 4,023 Posts Drives: All of them Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: DC area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 Porsche 911 Ca ... [10.00] 2023 BMW M2 [9.00] 2023 Porsche Macan GTS [10.00] 2022 Ford F-250 Tremor [8.50]	I don't think there's a car I haven't "modded" in a long time. Some things I don't really consider mods but have changed: Black grilles 35% tint Michelin A/S3+ 225/40-18 and 255/35-18 tires Only performance mod is the Dinan S2 tune.
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06-07-2017, 08:00 PM	#12
PA135i Brigadier General 968 Rep 3,323 Posts Drives: 08 135i 08 CR-V Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	Yup. Drive it for a few years. I did not start modding until after 50K. My mods are mild compared to some. I like the way it is now. I have nothing new planned except for maybe The BMW Performance exhaust. My mods in my sig. __________________ Sparkling Graphite Metallic / 6MT / Terracotta Boston Leather / Sport Package / Comfort Access system / Gray Poplar wood trim / Heated front seats / iPod and USB adapter / HD radio / Premium hi-fi system / OE Tuning / VRSF Intercooler & charge pipe / BMW Performance short shift kit / BMW M Performance Handbrake Handle / BMW Stainless steel pedals / V1 hardwired / rear sun shades *Pennsylvania 20 electoral votes*
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04mazdaspeed Private First Class 61 Rep 144 Posts Drives: 2011 135i DCT Join Date: May 2017 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	I purposely bought the car to mod. I had 2k in parts waiting before I even bought the car.
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Esteban Major General 43766 Rep 7,224 Posts Drives: a slow car fast Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	I have a few upgrades: - BMW Performance exhaust - BMW Performance suspension - BMW Performance 313 wheels - European blacklines - Dinan Stage 2 tune - 225/255 Pirelli P Zero tires __________________
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06-08-2017, 02:12 PM	#18
drunkenup Captain 214 Rep 988 Posts Drives: 2009 135i, 2021 F150 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	these cars are pretty boring the way they are, I would have dumped mine long ago for an M3 if I was not inclined to modify __________________ MHD \| BMS \| VRSF \| APEX \| RECARO \| TC Kline \| BERK \| Turner Motorsport \| Eibach \| BMW Performance
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