If you had $1500 to spend on mods...

arvi604 · 01-26-2017, 11:47 PM

On a stock F30 328xi where would you spend the money to get the most bang for your buck? Fairly new to modding so I am looking for ideas.

anotheran · 01-27-2017, 12:00 AM

For power: JB4 + Downpipe
For handling: Coilovers and if you're installing yourself, swaybars
For asthetics: Msport bumper + everything with it

Stubok · 01-27-2017, 12:09 AM

If you go to the members classifieds you can pick up some of the above mods and save some dough that can be used for more mods.

arvi604 · 01-27-2017, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by anotheran

For power: JB4 + Downpipe
For handling: Coilovers and if you're installing yourself, swaybars
For asthetics: Msport bumper + everything with it

Thanks. Any downpipe in particular to look at?

M47 · 01-27-2017, 02:40 AM

I would get coilovers. I have a 328 xDrive and I can't stand the body roll. I just got the Bilstein coilovers (haven't installed it yet).

M47 · 01-27-2017, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by arvi604

Thanks. Any downpipe in particular to look at?

ER downwpipe seems to be the most popular here.

Tommy_hf · 01-27-2017, 03:18 AM

Suspension. Next is brakes. Engine power is the last step in performance modding.

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 01-27-2017, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by M47

ER downwpipe seems to be the most popular here.

Start with JB4 and Downpipe.. Save the rest for gas

LOL

Mike

Stubok · 01-27-2017, 10:33 AM

ER or Wagner. They both do Catless and high flow Catted.

Do you plan to make more funds available later or is this it? If you're going deeper think about how these mods will fit in with that. It may change things.

JDX · 01-27-2017, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Stubok

ER or Wagner. They both do Catless and high flow Catted.

Do you plan to make more funds available later or is this it? If you're going deeper think about how these mods will fit in with that. It may change things.

This is a very good point. Your mod path entirely depends on your ending objective. Daily driver that sounds cool? Track car? Back roads attack car? Drag strip king?

BEM-S4 · 01-27-2017, 11:49 AM

Dinan stage 1 and call it a day if you are paranoid about warranty. Did that on dad's wagon love it.

arvi604 · 01-27-2017, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Stubok

ER or Wagner. They both do Catless and high flow Catted.

Do you plan to make more funds available later or is this it? If you're going deeper think about how these mods will fit in with that. It may change things.

Good point that I haven't really thought about. I'm open to making more funds available in the future but mostly thinking a daily driver that's super fun specially for carving mountain roads on weekends and sounds great. Not much track in my future I don't think. I don't have many options for that around where I live.

I appreciate all the feedback so far! Getting some good ideas.

Stubok · 01-27-2017, 03:20 PM

If you're going to be carving up those mountain switchbacks then definitely do suspension first.

Maybe see if you can pick up a Stage 1 tune (AA Active 8, AFE Scorcher, Burger stage1, Dinan+, etc) for cheap to keep you happy for now.

You won't loose too much on that when you go to sell it if you decide to go further down the power rabbit hole. If you do go further then go Downpipe and tune (that can delete the check engine light).

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 01-27-2017, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by arvi604

Good point that I haven't really thought about. I'm open to making more funds available in the future but mostly thinking a daily driver that's super fun specially for carving mountain roads on weekends and sounds great. Not much track in my future I don't think. I don't have many options for that around where I live.

I appreciate all the feedback so far! Getting some good ideas.

Sounds like catless downpipes and JB4 and call it a day.

Mike

CalCarNut · 01-27-2017, 04:08 PM

At this point, Dinan Sport Tuner and a downpipe for mechanicals power gains, a rear spoiler for aesthetics and maybe the coilovers for some handling prowess.

arvi604 · 01-27-2017, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike@N54Tuning.com

Sounds like catless downpipes and JB4 and call it a day.

Mike

Thanks for the recommendation Mike. I understand your store is Canadian based. Could you possibly PM me some recommendations that I could check out for downpipes and the the JB4 please?

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 01-29-2017, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by arvi604

Thanks for the recommendation Mike. I understand your store is Canadian based. Could you possibly PM me some recommendations that I could check out for downpipes and the the JB4 please?

Ya sure.. WE are based in Canada and USA so we ship from either place depending on where you are. For you the parts would ship from our Canadian warehouse in the Toronto area.

Mike

ipilcher · 01-30-2017, 08:28 AM

Suspension.

mike@x-ph.com · 01-31-2017, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by arvi604

On a stock F30 328xi where would you spend the money to get the most bang for your buck? Fairly new to modding so I am looking for ideas.

JB4 + Wagner downpipe + Injen intake + Active exhaust ... All for under $1500

PabloK · 02-14-2017, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by arvi604

On a stock F30 328xi where would you spend the money to get the most bang for your buck? Fairly new to modding so I am looking for ideas.

You never really explained what you're trying to accomplish. Are you looking for handling? more power? better audio? floor mats with your name on them? There are just so many options here.

bradsm87 · 02-14-2017, 06:40 PM

Bootmod3 flash + AR downpipe

BryanF30 · 02-14-2017, 06:52 PM

Down payment on a 335 ;p I'm jk. Jb4 or equivalent will be best bang for your buck as a starter.

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M47 Second Lieutenant 65 Rep 246 Posts Drives: F30 328 xDrive Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Pacific NorthWest - PNW iTrader: (0)	I would get coilovers. I have a 328 xDrive and I can't stand the body roll. I just got the Bilstein coilovers (haven't installed it yet).
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Stubok Lieutenant 472 Rep 577 Posts Drives: Melbourne Red F30 328i M Sport Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Austin TX iTrader: (0)	ER or Wagner. They both do Catless and high flow Catted. Do you plan to make more funds available later or is this it? If you're going deeper think about how these mods will fit in with that. It may change things.
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BEM-S4 Major General 4516 Rep 8,942 Posts Drives: Dinan M235, Dinan Sport Wagon Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (5)	Dinan stage 1 and call it a day if you are paranoid about warranty. Did that on dad's wagon love it. __________________ 2022 Macan S 2016 F31 328i xDrive Sport Wagon 2006 E46 330ci ZHP Convertible
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Stubok Lieutenant 472 Rep 577 Posts Drives: Melbourne Red F30 328i M Sport Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Austin TX iTrader: (0)	If you're going to be carving up those mountain switchbacks then definitely do suspension first. Maybe see if you can pick up a Stage 1 tune (AA Active 8, AFE Scorcher, Burger stage1, Dinan+, etc) for cheap to keep you happy for now. You won't loose too much on that when you go to sell it if you decide to go further down the power rabbit hole. If you do go further then go Downpipe and tune (that can delete the check engine light).
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