What Upgrade would you do first?

gyrfalcon · 05-05-2009, 11:00 PM

Basically which of the upgrades in the poll has changed your 1er driving experience for the better, the most? If other please state below. Thanks for your input!

JHZR2 · 05-05-2009, 11:05 PM

I'd break mine in properly, then change the oil in the MT, Diff and engine...

Quality mods for the lifetime of the machine...

gyrfalcon · 05-05-2009, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JHZR2

I'd break mine in properly, then change the oil in the MT, Diff and engine...

Quality mods for the lifetime of the machine...

You beat the poll lol. Guess I was a little slow

, but thanks for that input as well.

scorcherjf · 05-05-2009, 11:17 PM

If you track/autocross your car, do suspension/tires/brakes first. If you just like to go fast on the highway... do a tune.

blueline994 · 05-05-2009, 11:27 PM

Power is nothing without control! This car has plenty of power out of the box... So my vote is to tame the beast with some coilovers and swaybars. Then tune the engine.

BrokenVert · 05-06-2009, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by blueline994

Power is nothing without control!

Thats the old Pirelli slogan. So I guess your saying buy a set a PZeros then right?

I went tires first. I actually have a set of Pilot Sport PS2s sitting in my kitchen right now. Waiting for the weekend when I have time to mount em. I was about to buy wheels...but finances got in the way, hopefully in a month or two I can get some nice wheels than the 264s.

And if your shallow get a CF Spoiler and Performance sideskirts.

randomquickness · 05-06-2009, 08:22 AM

in retrospect I wish I would have purchased coilovers FIRST and then my direzza star specs as soon as possible thereafter. Tunes are great but the overall feel of the car with coilovers is much better IMO

IndyMike · 05-06-2009, 10:45 AM

No brainer. Proper performance rubber.

jkp1187 · 05-06-2009, 10:50 AM

Always lay the groundwork with suspension/tires first. If you do a tune and are punching out a lot more power, you really will need to upgrade the suspension anyway.

coolguy · 05-06-2009, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by gyrfalcon

Basically which of the upgrades in the poll has changed your 1er driving experience for the better, the most? If other please state below. Thanks for your input!

You forgot the most imp one....LSD

SV Concepts III · 05-06-2009, 01:13 PM

Tough for me to say what I did first as I did it all in one week but I started with coilovers, then 2 hours later did the tune/intake/scoops, then 2 hours later did the wheels

gyrfalcon · 05-06-2009, 03:14 PM

I'm pretty surprised that more people aren't saying go non-runflat rubber first, and find it interesting how tune first is still leading in the poll. Keep the votes coming!

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Originally Posted by coolguy

You forgot the most imp one....LSD

Woops.

I knew I should have added an "Other" category.

philaf_666 · 05-06-2009, 04:12 PM

Logically I'd go with Tires > Suspension > Engine.

But you will feel a bigger difference going Suspension > Engine > Tires.

You will feel a MAJOR difference will coilovers and the tune. The RFT are crap compared to sticky non RFT, but it won't be night and day compared to the 2 others. A big difference yes, but not as much as the two others IMO.

Of course LSD is great, but $$$ especially if you a 6MT...

bluemoon · 05-06-2009, 04:24 PM

Suspension -> Tires -> Tune is my future upgrade path.

yandy · 05-06-2009, 04:28 PM

CDV Delete, 15minutes and it's free

scorcherjf · 05-06-2009, 04:29 PM

I think my order will be something like:
cdv, exhaust, suspension, brake pads, oil, fluid, rims/tires, intercooler, oil cooler (maybe), chip/flash, then maybe downpipes and midpipes

Papa13 · 05-06-2009, 04:58 PM

suspension and tires then tune

Mega Man · 05-19-2009, 09:25 PM

Suspension for me...my last car was lighter, had LSD...it was FWD, but I think the lighter weight actually made it easier to handle.

Excitmnt94 · 05-21-2009, 04:49 PM

just like my Zed...i plan on putting on sticky non-RFT's shortly after getting the car. then swap them back about 10k before turn-in.

AnooooOH · 05-21-2009, 04:55 PM

I`d start with a drop

ben14142001 · 05-21-2009, 05:17 PM

I didn't vote because I waffle, but my opinion differs. If you are going Dinan, probably a good idea to get it early to make the most of their warranty, as it covers the remainder of the BMW warranty. If not, the stock rfts are pretty bad.

Qunadry · 05-23-2009, 10:24 AM

I had the BMW performance SSK installed as part of the purchase. To me, the most direct involvement I have with my car is shifting, and the SSK has improved this quite a bit.

View Poll Results: Which upgrade would you do first to improve your 1?
Tune: ie JB+, JB3, Dinan	46	30.67%
Suspension: ie Coilovers, sways	31	20.67%
SSK: ie BMW performance, UUC, or CDV delete	15	10.00%
Tires: ie stickier, non-runflat	26	17.33%
Cosmetics: ie spoiler, side skirts, tint, lips, wheels	32	21.33%
Voters: 150. You may not vote on this poll

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JHZR2 Major 74 Rep 1,001 Posts Drives: 91 E30, 11 135i cv Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I'd break mine in properly, then change the oil in the MT, Diff and engine... Quality mods for the lifetime of the machine...
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05-05-2009, 11:17 PM	#4
scorcherjf Captain 29 Rep 769 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	If you track/autocross your car, do suspension/tires/brakes first. If you just like to go fast on the highway... do a tune. __________________
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05-05-2009, 11:27 PM	#5
blueline994 New Member 1 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	Power is nothing without control! This car has plenty of power out of the box... So my vote is to tame the beast with some coilovers and swaybars. Then tune the engine.
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05-06-2009, 08:22 AM	#7
randomquickness Brigadier General 219 Rep 3,668 Posts Drives: 996tt Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Georgetown, TX iTrader: (13)	in retrospect I wish I would have purchased coilovers FIRST and then my direzza star specs as soon as possible thereafter. Tunes are great but the overall feel of the car with coilovers is much better IMO __________________
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IndyMike Captain 412 Rep 633 Posts Drives: 11 VO 1 M/22 G42 Thundernight Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Indianapolis, IN iTrader: (1)	No brainer. Proper performance rubber. __________________ Earth hear your Maker's voice, your great Redeemer own Believe, obey, rejoice and worship Him alone Cast down your pride, your sin deplore and bow before the Crucified. "Before You, Lord, We Bow" - Francis Scott Key
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jkp1187 Unindicted co-conspirator 66 Rep 1,734 Posts Drives: to work, mostly. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania / Detroit, Michigan iTrader: (0)	Always lay the groundwork with suspension/tires first. If you do a tune and are punching out a lot more power, you really will need to upgrade the suspension anyway.
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05-06-2009, 01:13 PM	#11
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Tough for me to say what I did first as I did it all in one week but I started with coilovers, then 2 hours later did the tune/intake/scoops, then 2 hours later did the wheels
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05-06-2009, 04:12 PM	#13
philaf_666 Philaf_666 14 Rep 163 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2008 iTrader: (0)	Logically I'd go with Tires > Suspension > Engine. But you will feel a bigger difference going Suspension > Engine > Tires. You will feel a MAJOR difference will coilovers and the tune. The RFT are crap compared to sticky non RFT, but it won't be night and day compared to the 2 others. A big difference yes, but not as much as the two others IMO. Of course LSD is great, but $$$ especially if you a 6MT...
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05-06-2009, 04:24 PM	#14
bluemoon Private First Class 10 Rep 189 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chicago Suburbs iTrader: (0)	Suspension -> Tires -> Tune is my future upgrade path.
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yandy Lieutenant Colonel 108 Rep 1,973 Posts Drives: 2009 e92 MR "Civic" ///M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	CDV Delete, 15minutes and it's free __________________ \|\| DCT \| ESS Tune \| ACM Test-pipes \| AA Green Filter \| Swift Spec-R Springs \| Stoptech ST-40 F \|\| \|\| My Youtube Channel \|\|
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05-06-2009, 04:29 PM	#16
scorcherjf Captain 29 Rep 769 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	I think my order will be something like: cdv, exhaust, suspension, brake pads, oil, fluid, rims/tires, intercooler, oil cooler (maybe), chip/flash, then maybe downpipes and midpipes __________________
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Papa13 Go Gators! 90 Rep 1,621 Posts Drives: e82 / e90 / e53 / e46 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tampa / SoCal iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	suspension and tires then tune __________________ e90 M-Tech 330i JB/Terra / e82 n54 135i AW/CR 420rwhp 444rwtq - RIP e53 X5 4.8is M///BLUE/M///SUEDE - 357whp 369wtq - The Snow Beast! n54 135i JB/CR JB4 FBO - Tc Kline D/A Coils - 11.5 @ 122mph 1/4 mile 18' Blue/Black SEL Premium R-Line 4 Motion Tiguan - Mods on order
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05-19-2009, 09:25 PM	#18
Mega Man エアーマンが倒せない 271 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	Suspension for me...my last car was lighter, had LSD...it was FWD, but I think the lighter weight actually made it easier to handle. __________________ 1ADDICT \| Black Shadowline Grills \| KW V2 \| CP-E Tow-Hook Plate \| CP-E Catback Exhaust \| Tow-Hook \| Evolution Racewerks Intercooler \| ER Charge Pipe \| HKS SQV IV \| ER Intercooler Shroud \| BMS Oil Catch Can \| COBB Access Port \| APEX ARC-8 \| EAS OE Performance Brake Upgrade \| SLeK Carbon Fiber Hood \|
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05-21-2009, 04:49 PM	#19
Excitmnt94 Detailer & Fitness Freak 23 Rep 514 Posts Drives: '09 135i ///M Sport Coupe Join Date: May 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	just like my Zed...i plan on putting on sticky non-RFT's shortly after getting the car. then swap them back about 10k before turn-in. __________________ 135i coupe...Alpine White // Glacier Silver Aluminum Trim // Heated Coral Red Leather Seats // M-Sport Package // I-pod // PDC // 6-Speed Manual
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AnooooOH Major 170 Rep 1,215 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Germoney iTrader: (0)	I`d start with a drop __________________ MANHART MH2 400 Partout FS: MANHART MHtronik Tuning Box http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showt...5#post18819345
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05-21-2009, 05:17 PM	#21
ben14142001 Captain 27 Rep 707 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 ZCP Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Nashville iTrader: (1)	I didn't vote because I waffle, but my opinion differs. If you are going Dinan, probably a good idea to get it early to make the most of their warranty, as it covers the remainder of the BMW warranty. If not, the stock rfts are pretty bad.
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05-23-2009, 10:24 AM	#22
Qunadry First Lieutenant 31 Rep 388 Posts Drives: 2012 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northeast iTrader: (0)	I had the BMW performance SSK installed as part of the purchase. To me, the most direct involvement I have with my car is shifting, and the SSK has improved this quite a bit.
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