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jacob131334 · 10-16-2019, 06:39 PM

Hi there,
I am new to the forum. I have a 2013 BMW 335i xdrive, that I just purchased today. The car has close to 90k miles on it, but was driven by some older fellow. I was wondering what the first mod to the car is recommended. I was thinking tuning it with mhd stage 1, but I would like to hear some reccomendations before doing so.

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ooshnoo · 10-16-2019, 07:00 PM

There are already multiple threads on here regarding first modifications. Utilize the search function...it's your friend.

nirvanabob · 10-16-2019, 08:47 PM

I recommend MHD stage 1 and XHP for transmission stage 2, if you want to keep your engine safe without put more mods!

johnung · 10-17-2019, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by jacob131334

Hi there,
I am new to the forum. I have a 2013 BMW 335i xdrive, that I just purchased today. The car has close to 90k miles on it, but was driven by some older fellow. I was wondering what the first mod to the car is recommended. I was thinking tuning it with mhd stage 1, but I would like to hear some reccomendations before doing so.

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If you still have a stock plastic charge pipe it will absolutely break at the bend near the throttle body. Upgrade it to an aluminum CP. Evolution Raceworks makes the best fitting highest quality CP. You don't want to deal with a cheap CP with fitment issues and leaks. It will cost you much more in the long run.

Drop in a aFe Pro Dry airfilter. About $75. Washable, lifetime filter that will allow the engine to breathe better.

If you need brake pads upgrade to Hawk 5.0 pads. For rotors Zimmermann and StopTech make best replacement rotors. Change brake fluid if it hasn't been done within two years or if you don't know if it's been done- for safety. Upgrade to StopTech stainless steel brake lines for $106/set of four since minimal labor when replacing brakes/fluid at same time. Much more solid brake pedal feel.

Those are the first mods I'd start with. Best way to educate yourself is to watch YouTube videos from Kies Motorsports. Bryan has a blue 335i that he shows how to do a lot of mods on and he sells a lot of great products. Highly recommend.

Hope this helps!

cfm56d7b · 10-17-2019, 05:32 AM

Another vote for ER charge pipe which is highly recommended as a the first mod before considering other mods.

Is your suspension still stock? If yes - coilovers are another consideration. Lots of threads to review. I suggest KW Street Comfort coilovers as a starting point.

Beek · 10-17-2019, 09:40 AM

First mod? Upgrade tires! Second mod? Upgrade driver with some HPDE. That is my two cents worth.

Edit: Actually do charge pipe first, then tires and HPDE.

FLTHREE · 10-17-2019, 11:11 AM

Also new here and currently driving an E90 that I'm planning to trade in for an F30 sedan.
In preparation for it I'm also looking at mods. Tires specifically.
What stickier tire would you guys recommend?

johnung · 10-17-2019, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by FLTHREE

Also new here and currently driving an E90 that I'm planning to trade in for an F30 sedan.
In preparation for it I'm also looking at mods. Tires specifically.
What stickier tire would you guys recommend?

The absolute best is the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S.
Amazing handling in both dry and wet.

Don't automatically choose the stock size. Stock my car had 225/45-18 runflats. I upgraded to 245/40-18 for best handling. Could have gone with 245/45-18 for most ride comfort and fill up wheel gap more.

Just put a Slime 8-minute Kit in your trunk. $45 at Walmart. Also Harbor Freight has a $25 scissor jack with box top that fits right into BMW jack point

For under 45 degrees F. I'm doing 225/45-18 winter Michelin X-ICE i3 since narrow tire ploughing throw snow better. If I lived in heavier snow area I'd do Blizzak WS90. If I just got cold temperatures but no snow I'd probably stick with one of the 245 sizes.

Hope this helps!

mike@x-ph.com · 10-22-2019, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jacob131334

Hi there,
I am new to the forum. I have a 2013 BMW 335i xdrive, that I just purchased today. The car has close to 90k miles on it, but was driven by some older fellow. I was wondering what the first mod to the car is recommended. I was thinking tuning it with mhd stage 1, but I would like to hear some reccomendations before doing so.

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Welcome, cant go wrong with bootmod3

FLTHREE · 10-28-2019, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by johnung

The absolute best is the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S.
Amazing handling in both dry and wet.

Don't automatically choose the stock size. Stock my car had 225/45-18 runflats. I upgraded to 245/40-18 for best handling. Could have gone with 245/45-18 for most ride comfort and fill up wheel gap more.

Just put a Slime 8-minute Kit in your trunk. $45 at Walmart. Also Harbor Freight has a $25 scissor jack with box top that fits right into BMW jack point

For under 45 degrees F. I'm doing 225/45-18 winter Michelin X-ICE i3 since narrow tire ploughing throw snow better. If I lived in heavier snow area I'd do Blizzak WS90. If I just got cold temperatures but no snow I'd probably stick with one of the 245 sizes.

Hope this helps!

Wow, very helpful reply.

I heard a lot about the Pilot Spots and have been long convinced by them. Was hoping to get some different recommendations but this will bring me closer to getting them.

Have you tried anything from Pirelli or Conti in the past?

Thanks.

johnung · 10-28-2019, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by FLTHREE

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnung

The absolute best is the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S.
Amazing handling in both dry and wet.

Don't automatically choose the stock size. Stock my car had 225/45-18 runflats. I upgraded to 245/40-18 for best handling. Could have gone with 245/45-18 for most ride comfort and fill up wheel gap more.

Just put a Slime 8-minute Kit in your trunk. $45 at Walmart. Also Harbor Freight has a $25 scissor jack with box top that fits right into BMW jack point

For under 45 degrees F. I'm doing 225/45-18 winter Michelin X-ICE i3 since narrow tire ploughing throw snow better. If I lived in heavier snow area I'd do Blizzak WS90. If I just got cold temperatures but no snow I'd probably stick with one of the 245 sizes.

Hope this helps!

Wow, very helpful reply.

I heard a lot about the Pilot Spots and have been long convinced by them. Was hoping to get some different recommendations but this will bring me closer to getting them.

Have you tried anything from Pirelli or Conti in the past?

Thanks.

I've had both of those brands on other cars in the past. When I started researching over 6 months ago almost every recommendation that I got was for the MPS4S

Jake From State Farm · 10-29-2019, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Welcome, cant go wrong with bootmod3

Welcome and congratulations! I completely agree with Mike. Go BM3 you won’t regret it!

FLTHREE · 11-01-2019, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by johnung

I've had both of those brands on other cars in the past. When I started researching over 6 months ago almost every recommendation that I got was for the MPS4S

Yeah I know some guys that run their weekend warriors on Super Sport's and had nothing but positive things to say about them. I on the other hand am not prepared to go that route, yet. PS's for sure though.

Week of November 04, 2019 Update:
out of curiosity I looked at some higher ends of the spectrum with driver-focused cars, some of them the latest (and expensive) and i might give a deeper look into what the Taycan is wearing -- here: https://www.taycanevforum.com/thread...574/#post-2480 ---
its a slightly new move for porsche (tires and car) that might have some relevance to our cheaper and not so high perfomers.

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ooshnoo Lieutenant Colonel 878 Rep 1,686 Posts Drives: 2014 428i and 2018 X5 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Buford, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW X5 [0.00] 2014 BMW 428i [10.00]	There are already multiple threads on here regarding first modifications. Utilize the search function...it's your friend. __________________ ___________________ 2014 F32 428i M-Sport 2018 F15 M-Sport
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nirvanabob Private 32 Rep 78 Posts Drives: Bmw F30 335i xDrive 2013 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I recommend MHD stage 1 and XHP for transmission stage 2, if you want to keep your engine safe without put more mods!
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cfm56d7b Lieutenant General 5886 Rep 10,256 Posts Drives: 2017 440i Gran Coupe & 2015 X5 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (2)	Another vote for ER charge pipe which is highly recommended as a the first mod before considering other mods. Is your suspension still stock? If yes - coilovers are another consideration. Lots of threads to review. I suggest KW Street Comfort coilovers as a starting point.
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Beek Major 707 Rep 1,170 Posts Drives: Most folks crazy. Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: The Twin Cities iTrader: (0)	First mod? Upgrade tires! Second mod? Upgrade driver with some HPDE. That is my two cents worth. Edit: Actually do charge pipe first, then tires and HPDE. __________________ '16 340xi Mineral Grey/Black Leather, MPSS on 18" 398 Orbit Grey wheels, ZF 8HP50, MPPSK+CF Tips, ZTR, ZMP, ZTP, ZCW, ZDA, ZDB, Black Kidney Grilles. '09 Outback for a beater and grocery getter.
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FLTHREE Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Also new here and currently driving an E90 that I'm planning to trade in for an F30 sedan. In preparation for it I'm also looking at mods. Tires specifically. What stickier tire would you guys recommend?
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