performance mods

TractionControl=OFF · 07-21-2014, 01:42 PM

Hi guys is it a bad idea to install a chip or air intake into my f30 328xi ? it is bad for the car? does it create wear on the engine? will it break anything or void warranty?
is it worth putting in?

what are the best under the hood performance mods for this car?

thank you

RW Carbon · 07-21-2014, 02:29 PM

Most performance mods for the N20/N26 engine are very worth it. BMS and aFe make some great tunes and intakes for your car. Also look into a down pipe.

You do need to be careful about the warranty. It is always a good idea to have a close relationship with your service advisory

Or just remove the tune when you go in for a tune up.

Thescout13 · 07-21-2014, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TractionControl=OFF

Hi guys is it a bad idea to install a chip or air intake into my f30 328xi ? it is bad for the car? does it create wear on the engine? will it break anything or void warranty?
is it worth putting in?

what are the best under the hood performance mods for this car?

thank you

No
Maybe
Yes
Maybe
Maybe.

nathan.r007 · 07-21-2014, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TractionControl=OFF

Hi guys is it a bad idea to install a chip or air intake into my f30 328xi ? it is bad for the car? does it create wear on the engine? will it break anything or void warranty?
is it worth putting in?

what are the best under the hood performance mods for this car?

thank you

My personal review of the stage 1 BMS installed in my 2014 328i M sport from a few weeks ago...

"Just an update:

I Installed it yesterday and mentioned earlier in a post that my engine was still in cool-down mode after I had shut it off and got out... well it was probably due to the fact that it was a really hot and humid day out here in NY which is probably what caused it to happen and get so hot...

Today, I went out for a spin after work, and it wasn't nearly as hot out, and just got home from another drive this past hour.. and really pushed it hard just to see if it would happen again, and nothing.. in fact the car was nice and cool and wasn't over heating or anything.

So i'm not worried at all, the BMS stage 1 is GREAT so far! I really feel like I'm driving a stock 335.. it's THAT nice.

I'm happy with it all, and definitely recommend it to anyone on the fence.. SO easy to install and NO I did not unplug battery or anything like that during install... took all of 15 min total, getting plugs out is the hardest part.

I also noticed that todays drive's felt much better then when I initially installed it yesterday... So I feel like the more you drive, the better the car or the tune start to work together."

100% Worth it.

mike@x-ph.com · 07-22-2014, 03:32 PM

Hi,
It sounds that you have to a lot of reading on this forum before you start adding mods.
Cons:
More power= more pressure on the car
Some dealerships do have problems with cars that have aftermarket mods and they might void your warranty

pros:
mods have been tested for a long time before being released
thousands of people are using it with no problems reported
LOTS of POWER
you will never drive you car stock after you start modifying it.

i suggest you start with a JB stage 1.
It will give you a feeling of how the modding world is and you can decide if you want to continue modding or not.
It is also very easy to uninstall in case you have a dealer visit.

TractionControl=OFF · 07-26-2014, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Hi,
It sounds that you have to a lot of reading on this forum before you start adding mods.
Cons:
More power= more pressure on the car
Some dealerships do have problems with cars that have aftermarket mods and they might void your warranty

pros:
mods have been tested for a long time before being released
thousands of people are using it with no problems reported
LOTS of POWER
you will never drive you car stock after you start modifying it.

i suggest you start with a JB stage 1.
It will give you a feeling of how the modding world is and you can decide if you want to continue modding or not.
It is also very easy to uninstall in case you have a dealer visit.

I'm going to piss my pants if I mod the engine and it creates readings that the BMW service people can test with a computer and see that there was(even if you take it out prior to going in for service)...???

Pro · 07-26-2014, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by TractionControl=OFF

I'm going to piss my pants if I mod the engine and it creates readings that the BMW service people can test with a computer and see that there was(even if you take it out prior to going in for service)...???

Nobody on the forums can 100% guarantee you that bmw will or will not find out.
You have to decide for yourself if u want to take the risk

mike@x-ph.com · 07-26-2014, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TractionControl=OFF

I'm going to piss my pants if I mod the engine and it creates readings that the BMW service people can test with a computer and see that there was(even if you take it out prior to going in for service)...???

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pro

Nobody on the forums can 100% guarantee you that bmw will or will not find out.
You have to decide for yourself if u want to take the risk

+1
Thousands of people are using it no problem.
No one can guarantee 100% but it is safe to say that as long as you are cautious you should be fine.

Bluesmansr · 07-26-2014, 01:08 PM

I've got to say I love my scorcher tune. I had to take it off for a dealer visit and it's just so hard to enjoy the car without the extra grunt down low. When I first put it on I wasn't quite sure that it made such a huge difference but after driving a few days without it I can tell that it was money well spent.

mike@x-ph.com · 07-26-2014, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluesmansr

I've got to say I love my scorcher tune. I had to take it off for a dealer visit and it's just so hard to enjoy the car without the extra grunt down low. When I first put it on I wasn't quite sure that it made such a huge difference but after driving a few days without it I can tell that it was money well spent.

It definitely sucks when i use map 0 on my JB4 .

TractionControl=OFF · 07-26-2014, 09:15 PM

ok guys any tips for mods? what are the best quality and guarantee product?

TractionControl=OFF · 08-08-2014, 12:12 PM

bump

bahasad · 08-08-2014, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TractionControl=OFF

ok guys any tips for mods? what are the best quality and guarantee product?

They just answered the question a few times. You want a mod, start off with a tune - BMS Stage 1 or AFE scorcher.

Seraphblade@sg · 08-09-2014, 08:31 AM

My agent just said to me to remove my mods if i ran into any problems before sending the car in...

That said, they seem to be unable to detect the BMS Stage 1 should u remove it prior to servicing / repairs.

TractionControl=OFF · 08-11-2014, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bahasad

They just answered the question a few times. You want a mod, start off with a tune - BMS Stage 1 or AFE scorcher.

what is better and more unreadable for taking into the dealership, jb4 or bms stage 1?

RW Carbon · 08-11-2014, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TractionControl=OFF

what is better and more unreadable for taking into the dealership, jb4 or bms stage 1?

You will want to remove any tune before going into your dealership.

TractionControl=OFF · 08-11-2014, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by RW Carbon

You will want to remove any tune before going into your dealership.

i know but i mean after the fact i remove it?

bahasad · 08-11-2014, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TractionControl=OFF

i know but i mean after the fact i remove it?

Apparently both mods are undetectable after you remove them to take your car in for service.

TractionControl=OFF · 08-11-2014, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bahasad

Apparently both mods are undetectable after you remove them to take your car in for service.

what about that one guy who blew his engine on the forum while he was running jb4?

Pro · 08-12-2014, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by TractionControl=OFF

what about that one guy who blew his engine on the forum while he was running jb4?

i believe it was due to a failed injector as was a previous case.
Search around there was a thread the injector failed and threw a rod. No way turning up the boost a few psi will cause engines to throw rods unless the engine was made of paper

Expect a recall for the N20 injectors soon

TurboM · 08-12-2014, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Pro

i believe it was due to a failed injector as was a previous case.
Search around there was a thread the injector failed and threw a rod. No way turning up the boost a few psi will cause engines to throw rods unless the engine was made of paper

Expect a recall for the N20 injectors soon

Where did you see this info about a failed injector?

TractionControl=OFF · 08-12-2014, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by TurboM

Where did you see this info about a failed injector?

i already replaced my injectors, there was already a recall on it and i had drive train and transmission problems; kept going into limp mode. this is without any mods

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