Must Do Mods

BMJ · 06-08-2013, 12:39 AM

Interested to know members thoughts on must do mods or your fav for your exxxx

For me so far,

White Angle eyes lovely mod
Black Kidney grills look great imo

Performance Exhaust has so far been my fav Made a heap of difference... I love my PE

Intercooler 2nd fav mod so far, has smoothed out my car so much, combined with COBB IC Drive map, car feels great so smooth and the throttle is a lot more sensitive. Gear changes feel a lot smoother.

COBB/ Tune a little hit and miss for me... loved the bump but felt the car was off beat, uninstalled it as it was pissing me off... never tried others only commenting on COBB. Now I have the IC and running 402 maps liking the Cobb again..

LCI tail lights big improvment, equal 3rd fav Mod....

Interior Wrap black CF... 3rd fav mod love how it has turned out... I was never a fan of the wood grain.

Pedal Box, lots of fun, but makes me drive like a dick.

Rear mtec bar love it but till I get the front done feels a little out of place

Future plans
Painting wheels satin black
Performance steering wheel
Front Mtec bar with mtec air ducts

Chime in on your thoughts

Ansonlai · 06-08-2013, 01:59 AM

I would get the newer version led tail light
A proper paddles shift

And just want to ask something about performance mod, what are the basic mod for the 325i or 335i in term of performance?
Such as CAI with carbon fibre duct?

I have no idea about mod but I am after some simple mod for the car to bring the car more responsive or maybe better (such as any mod for a better air intake, better oil filter, thinking if that will help mitigating the engine workload?)
Anything that help maintain the performance of the car, not necessarily significantly increase horsepower, will be of my interest.

Gemballa1980 · 06-09-2013, 01:10 AM

My favourites have been:

Performance: Cobb
Sound: AE Downpipes paired with CPE pods
Looks: Forgestar Super Deep Concave wheels

Must do's:
Tune
Black grills
Angel eyes
Coil overs

_ink · 06-09-2013, 06:22 AM

Performance:
1. Tune
2. Dump pipes
3. PE exhaust

Suspension:
1. Coilovers
2. M3 control arms

Exterior:
1. Rims
2. BMW performance spoiler
3. Vinyl Roof
4. AE's

Interior:
1. M3 paddles
2. CF interior trim
3. Coding

cartaa100 · 06-09-2013, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _ink

Performance:
1. Tune
2. Dump pipes
3. PE exhaust

Suspension:
1. Coilovers
2. M3 control arms

Exterior:
1. Rims
2. BMW performance spoiler
3. Vinyl Roof
4. AE's

Interior:
1. M3 paddles
2. CF interior trim
3. Coding

Add the LCI's in the exterior as number 1 i reckon

Best mod list!

Ansonlai · 06-09-2013, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gemballa1980

My favourites have been:

Performance: Cobb
Sound: AE Downpipes paired with CPE pods
Looks: Forgestar Super Deep Concave wheels

Must do's:
Tune
Black grills
Angel eyes
Coil overs

May I ask what is a COBB please?

Mayuri Krab · 06-09-2013, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ansonlai

May I ask what is a COBB please?

I believe it is one of the plug in ECU tunes you can buy.

Also are the stock exhaust very restrictive from factory?

This is my 1st BMW (Euro Car), so I'm not very familar with them, but with my old R33 it had a pea-size stock exhuast & replacing that with an aftermarket 3" TBE gave noticable increase in power & response.

blagz · 06-10-2013, 08:16 AM

Performance:
JB4
AR downpipes
BMS DCI

Exterior:
LUX v3 angel eyes
19" GTC matte black wheels
Gloss black grills
Vinyl wrap window trim
Carbon fiber mirrors
Carbon fiber front lip
Trunk m3 lip

Interior:
Alcantara BMW performance shift boot
Alcantara wheel trim

Best mod would have to be JB4 combined with DPs

Ben0426 · 06-10-2013, 08:45 AM

I only did some exterior work on my car:

Full OEM M-Sport body kit with after market M3 side
Black paint window trim
LUX v3 angel eyes
Carbon fibre m3 lip
Carbon fibre grille
OEM BMW Performance big brake kit yellow 6pot front and 2pot rear
OEM Hamann front bar
Coli over
A.G 19in wheels 19x8.5, 19x9.5 with Dunlop Maxx Sport GT 19/35/245, 19/30/265

Performance:
None! As for the N52 N/A forget it.

Still to come

Carbon fibre front lip
Carbon fibre dual exhaust diffuser
Custom Magna Flow muffler with dual 3.5inch out
AFE intake

If there's anything i want to MOD? Yep, sell the 325 and buy an M car.

BMJ · 06-10-2013, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blagz

Performance:
JB4
AR downpipes
BMS DCI

Exterior:
LUX v3 angel eyes
19" GTC matte black wheels
Gloss black grills
Vinyl wrap window trim
Carbon fiber mirrors
Carbon fiber front lip
Trunk m3 lip

Interior:
Alcantara BMW performance shift boot
Alcantara wheel trim

Best mod would have to be JB4 combined with DPs

Blagz,

how r u finding the PE?

N0Chill 335i · 06-10-2013, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mayuri Krab

I believe it is one of the plug in ECU tunes you can buy.

Also are the stock exhaust very restrictive from factory?

This is my 1st BMW (Euro Car), so I'm not very familar with them, but with my old R33 it had a pea-size stock exhuast & replacing that with an aftermarket 3" TBE gave noticable increase in power & response.

Comes with a true dual exhaust from the factory. Change your cats to Down Pipes and do a secondary cat delete if you want performance benefits. Just changing out the exhaust doesn't really do much for these cars.

_ink · 06-10-2013, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben0426

Full OEM M-Sport body kit with after market M3 side

Would love to see this in person mate!

_ink · 06-10-2013, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cartaa100

Add the LCI's in the exterior as number 1 i reckon

Agreed!

Don't know how i forgot them from the list!!

Ben0426 · 06-10-2013, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _ink

Would love to see this in person mate!

I cant wait to meet you boys, but got to wait till 13/07 @Advan open day. Again, if you guys have any plan on the weekend or weekdays after work, let me know and I'd be more then happy to join up

blagz · 06-11-2013, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMJ

Blagz,

how r u finding the PE?

Still waiting on the shipment mate, should be this week. Looking forward to it

BMJ · 06-11-2013, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blagz

Still waiting on the shipment mate, should be this week. Looking forward to it

.... love rolling down the st windows down in DS dropping thottle burbling it up! i look like a wank but i love it!

blagz · 06-11-2013, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMJ

.... love rolling down the st windows down in DS dropping thottle burbling it up! i look like a wank but i love it!

Haha yes, even does that now with DPs, I can imagine the PE will just add to it. Hopefully not too loud. How is yours after settling in?

BMJ · 06-12-2013, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blagz

Haha yes, even does that now with DPs, I can imagine the PE will just add to it. Hopefully not too loud. How is yours after settling in?

great man, loud where i want it but not over the top.... i don't have DPs though, heard that makes it more grrrrrrr...... sounds great when WOT!

when u first hear it it might stun u abit... mine did but it grows on u real fast.

Ansonlai · 06-12-2013, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMJ

.... love rolling down the st windows down in DS dropping thottle burbling it up! i look like a wank but i love it!

May I know what is the DS?
I know PE is the BMW performance exhaust...

_ink · 06-12-2013, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ansonlai

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMJ

.... love rolling down the st windows down in DS dropping thottle burbling it up! i look like a wank but i love it!

May I know what is the DS?
I know PE is the BMW performance exhaust...

Down shift

Ansonlai · 06-12-2013, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _ink

Down shift

And I guess DP is down pipe?

Darryl79 · 06-12-2013, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _ink

Down shift

DS is (drive sport) sport mode, where you put your gear in drive, but then move it to the left. Then you have manual control via the console or the paddle shifters.

06-08-2013, 12:39 AM	#1
BMJ Captain 52 Rep 968 Posts Drives: 335 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Australia iTrader: (2)	Must Do Mods Interested to know members thoughts on must do mods or your fav for your exxxx For me so far, White Angle eyes lovely mod Black Kidney grills look great imo Performance Exhaust has so far been my fav Made a heap of difference... I love my PE Intercooler 2nd fav mod so far, has smoothed out my car so much, combined with COBB IC Drive map, car feels great so smooth and the throttle is a lot more sensitive. Gear changes feel a lot smoother. COBB/ Tune a little hit and miss for me... loved the bump but felt the car was off beat, uninstalled it as it was pissing me off... never tried others only commenting on COBB. Now I have the IC and running 402 maps liking the Cobb again.. LCI tail lights big improvment, equal 3rd fav Mod.... Interior Wrap black CF... 3rd fav mod love how it has turned out... I was never a fan of the wood grain. Pedal Box, lots of fun, but makes me drive like a dick. Rear mtec bar love it but till I get the front done feels a little out of place Future plans Painting wheels satin black Performance steering wheel Front Mtec bar with mtec air ducts Chime in on your thoughts Last edited by BMJ; 06-08-2013 at 02:04 AM..
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Ansonlai Private First Class 20 Rep 161 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: May 2013 Location: Perth, WA iTrader: (0)	I would get the newer version led tail light A proper paddles shift And just want to ask something about performance mod, what are the basic mod for the 325i or 335i in term of performance? Such as CAI with carbon fibre duct? I have no idea about mod but I am after some simple mod for the car to bring the car more responsive or maybe better (such as any mod for a better air intake, better oil filter, thinking if that will help mitigating the engine workload?) Anything that help maintain the performance of the car, not necessarily significantly increase horsepower, will be of my interest.
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Gemballa1980 Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 297 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Canberra, Australia iTrader: (0)	My favourites have been: Performance: Cobb Sound: AE Downpipes paired with CPE pods Looks: Forgestar Super Deep Concave wheels Must do's: Tune Black grills Angel eyes Coil overs
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_ink Jedi samurai ninja turtle 619 Rep 3,021 Posts Drives: X3 M40i 2018 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 X3 M40i [0.00]	Performance: 1. Tune 2. Dump pipes 3. PE exhaust Suspension: 1. Coilovers 2. M3 control arms Exterior: 1. Rims 2. BMW performance spoiler 3. Vinyl Roof 4. AE's Interior: 1. M3 paddles 2. CF interior trim 3. Coding
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blagz Private 0 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Performance: JB4 AR downpipes BMS DCI Exterior: LUX v3 angel eyes 19" GTC matte black wheels Gloss black grills Vinyl wrap window trim Carbon fiber mirrors Carbon fiber front lip Trunk m3 lip Interior: Alcantara BMW performance shift boot Alcantara wheel trim Best mod would have to be JB4 combined with DPs
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Ben0426 First Lieutenant 20 Rep 302 Posts Drives: e92 325i /RR Sport Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sydney iTrader: (1)	I only did some exterior work on my car: Full OEM M-Sport body kit with after market M3 side Black paint window trim LUX v3 angel eyes Carbon fibre m3 lip Carbon fibre grille OEM BMW Performance big brake kit yellow 6pot front and 2pot rear OEM Hamann front bar Coli over A.G 19in wheels 19x8.5, 19x9.5 with Dunlop Maxx Sport GT 19/35/245, 19/30/265 Performance: None! As for the N52 N/A forget it. Still to come Carbon fibre front lip Carbon fibre dual exhaust diffuser Custom Magna Flow muffler with dual 3.5inch out AFE intake If there's anything i want to MOD? Yep, sell the 325 and buy an M car. Last edited by Ben0426; 06-10-2013 at 09:06 AM..
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