Looking to upgrade... Help?

Carterjellis · 03-19-2019, 12:03 PM

New to the whole world of mods and such, I'm looking to get my 2012 328 really moving.

So far I am thinking of purchasing VRSF catless DP, FMIC, and Charge Pipes. JB4?

Please any Comments/ tips?

mbanks21 · 03-19-2019, 12:07 PM

Heeeeeeeeeeey Tampa! I'm in St. Pete. JB4 is good for what it is, I currently have one, but there's been many advances in flashes from BM3, MHD, and others. Once I upgrade my turbo I plan on going with a custom BM3 tune.

floridaorange · 03-19-2019, 12:29 PM

Downpipe + fmic + BM3

Axleback exhaust

Suspension upgrade (b8's are nice)

(And of course lowering springs

DreamerJoe · 03-19-2019, 01:22 PM

your on the right track, everyone seems to be happy with DP, FMIC, charge pipe, and JB4 or BM3/MHD. I myself recently did those w/ MHD and the difference is night and day, I have a 2013 335i. one thing to consider though is smog, if you're due for a smog check soon, you might want to wait before swapping your downpipe. another popular mod is a cold air intake, but it is really going to be mainly for sound, not much to be had for performance gains. it will definitley open up the sound of the cars turbo if that's what you want.

mbanks21 · 03-19-2019, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DreamerJoe

your on the right track, everyone seems to be happy with DP, FMIC, charge pipe, and JB4 or BM3/MHD. I myself recently did those w/ MHD and the difference is night and day, I have a 2013 335i. one thing to consider though is smog, if you're due for a smog check soon, you might want to wait before swapping your downpipe. another popular mod is a cold air intake, but it is really going to be mainly for sound, not much to be had for performance gains. it will definitley open up the sound of the cars turbo if that's what you want.

No smog in Florida, just humidity to die for

DreamerJoe · 03-19-2019, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mbanks21

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Originally Posted by DreamerJoe

your on the right track, everyone seems to be happy with DP, FMIC, charge pipe, and JB4 or BM3/MHD. I myself recently did those w/ MHD and the difference is night and day, I have a 2013 335i. one thing to consider though is smog, if you're due for a smog check soon, you might want to wait before swapping your downpipe. another popular mod is a cold air intake, but it is really going to be mainly for sound, not much to be had for performance gains. it will definitley open up the sound of the cars turbo if that's what you want.

No smog in Florida, just humidity to die for

your lucky, I'm in California, where it's a PITA to get some parts and every 2 years you have to swap parts or fork up ~$200 and find some hole in wall shop willing to pass you. I guess it's a trade-off for your weather, lol.

Carterjellis · 03-19-2019, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mbanks21

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Originally Posted by DreamerJoe

your on the right track, everyone seems to be happy with DP, FMIC, charge pipe, and JB4 or BM3/MHD. I myself recently did those w/ MHD and the difference is night and day, I have a 2013 335i. one thing to consider though is smog, if you're due for a smog check soon, you might want to wait before swapping your downpipe. another popular mod is a cold air intake, but it is really going to be mainly for sound, not much to be had for performance gains. it will definitley open up the sound of the cars turbo if that's what you want.

No smog in Florida, just humidity to die for

How about this: live in Florida but I'm in Virginia most of the year for school

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mbanks21 Colonel 1268 Rep 2,957 Posts Drives: 2015 335i MSport Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: High Bridge, NJ iTrader: (8)	Heeeeeeeeeeey Tampa! I'm in St. Pete. JB4 is good for what it is, I currently have one, but there's been many advances in flashes from BM3, MHD, and others. Once I upgrade my turbo I plan on going with a custom BM3 tune. __________________ 2015 335i Msport/6 JB4/EWG/E30/VRSF DP/ER CP/ VRSF Race Exhaust/ Injen Intake/Verde Axis 19x8.5/9.5 245/35/275/30 Conti Extreme CS/ H&R Sports / Motorsport Hardware Stud Conversion
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DreamerJoe Captain 242 Rep 764 Posts Drives: 2017 340i M.G. w red interior Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	your on the right track, everyone seems to be happy with DP, FMIC, charge pipe, and JB4 or BM3/MHD. I myself recently did those w/ MHD and the difference is night and day, I have a 2013 335i. one thing to consider though is smog, if you're due for a smog check soon, you might want to wait before swapping your downpipe. another popular mod is a cold air intake, but it is really going to be mainly for sound, not much to be had for performance gains. it will definitley open up the sound of the cars turbo if that's what you want. __________________ MG F30 M-Sport 6mt FBO w/ MHD stage 2 plus (PWG), ST XA Coilovers, 19" VMR V804.
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