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n20 noob with mod questions
hey y'all, brand new here. i got a 2018 320i n20 a few years ago as my first car and i'm looking to start upgrading it. i only have 10k miles on it.
ideally, i'd like to run a stage 1 or 2 flash tuner. problem is, i don't want my parents knowing it isn't stock. this means i can't get a catless dp and loud ass exhaust. apologize for being so new, but are there valve "covers" i can get so that it sounds stock when i start it in my garage? if so, i plan on going all out with a new inlet, intake, FMIC, charge pipe, etc. any help would be very much appreciated, and no, getting a 328/335 is not an option lol. |
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stage 1, and use valvetronic exhaust so you can choose from silent to loud
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Bootmod3 stage 1 flash tune will give you a nice bump in power and requires no hardware modifications. There's no way you're parents can tell.
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You can also add an intercooler, charge pipe, and catted downpipe. I doubt they would ever notice these mods. Just don't upgrade the exhaust
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btw. Im doing my stage 1 bootmod3 in same engine on tuesday =) |
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ambitiousn20 if you have a 2018 320i xDrive then its powered by the N20 motor, end of story.
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if that's not a good idea, what's your opinion on getting an upgraded intake and inlet pipe solely for the sound? ty for the recs |
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Yeah just checked it with google and you are right. Sorry for this fake info N20 was available in EU market only until 2015 and thats why I thought so.
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the inlet is fine, intake will be obvious if they open the engine hood or ride in the car with you
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That's true lol, I got an MST Intake and it sounds really loud in sport. You could also hear this on comfort mode, a lot louder too if you have your ac running
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Guys in Camaros and Mustangs make the mistake of eyeballing my wife at red lights. I watch her casually flip the Sport Mode switch. When the light turns green, they become specks in her rear view mirror. A happy wife is very important! Below are my suggestions: BootMod3 Stage1 tune: Most people don't realize that not only can you use BM3 to tune your exhaust louder, but you can make your exhaust quieter too! I turned my exhaust sounds off completely in BM3 so I don't even have the stock burbles. The only time it's loud is when i floor it, which is exactly what I want. Remember to buy the $20 installation cable. Takes 15 minutes to install BootMod3 from your laptop. https://www.kiesmotorsports.com/prod...8;_ss=r?aff=22 Installation Video Charge Pipe: Technically not required on an N20 but it provides piece of mind. This FTP model has excellent fitment at a reasonable price and includes o-rings and clamps. https://www.kiesmotorsports.com/prod...8;_ss=r?aff=22 aFe Pro Dry air filter: Forget the loud intake. For about $80, this washable reusable filter will give you a power bump without the noise. Keeps it stealth! Start with those three mods. You'll be very happy and parents won't suspect a thing. Later you can do other stealth items like Hawk 5.0 brake pads, StopTech stainless steel brake lines, Michelin Pilot Sport A/S4 tires in 245/40-18, Koni Special Active shocks, front strut tower brace. Every one of those things will markedly increase the driving fun factor without drawing any attention at all! Hope this helps! |
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what's the final number? is it near the 328i number? can i retune back to stock anytime? thanks. |
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212/257 stock with heat soak. 252/281 with jb+ only. Stage 1 93 will be around the same +/- but with more features to data log, tune your trans to shift faster and harder in sport/sport+ mode and request custom tunes Source: https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1509761
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