[Daya]

Now that my heavily-modded car is paid in full and I plan to keep the car long-term (less than 20k miles in over 3 years) I decided to add some mods to extend the longevity and reliability of the car. That seems somewhat contradictory however these mods are simply there to improve upon what the factory initially set out to do.

A big shout out to IND, who despite a hectic schedule the week before Bimmerfest and the Greatest M3 build of all time (http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=383197), was able to install these mods before they leave for California.

AR Secondary Oil Cooler - I do track the car occasionally so I decided to do what I could to keep oil temps down during track days and spirited driving, especially running higher boost levels. I have not taken the car to the track yet, however normal driving results in the car staying at the low end of the optimal operating range (230-240F). The cooling area is HUGE! A great mod to keep the oil temps down, it is a tight fit but can be done well in the right hands.

Stett Charge Pipe and Forge DV - I am running GIAC Stage 1 and will upgrade to Stage 2 when available so with the higher boost levels I thought it was definitely mandatory to upgrade to a stronger charge pipe and replace the factory plastic diverter valves. I don't really notice any audible change with the DV installed, both with the windows open or closed. Using the yellow springs, throttle response is definitely improved.

Stett CAI - After debating a DCI and CAI I finally settled on the CAI based on where the filter sits, directly in front of the driver's side wheel. We cut out the plastic piece behind the mesh so there is direct airflow to the filter. I do believe there is a better source of airflow than a DCI but I am not here to start a debate. I do hear the "whoosh" when I let off the gas but only when it is heavily pressed. If I am feathering the gas pedal I don't hear anything from the intake.

Borla Midpipes (2nd cat delete) - I had to remove my secondary cats in prep for GIAC Stage 2 and one of the few options available to mate to my bastuck quad was the Borla. The pipes do taper quite a bit so IND had to expand some of the existing piping in order to slip the midpipes inside and then weld up. The sound of the AR downpipes, borla midpipes and bastuck quad is beautiful, it sounds very exotic with ZERO drone.

All in all I am very happy with these mods, here is a complete mod list for those interested:

AR Design Catted Downpipes
AR Design Secondary Oil Cooler - Stage 1
AMS FMIC
Bastuck Quad Exhaust
Bastuck Rear Diffuser
BMW Aero Lip
Borla Midpipes
Forge DV
GIAC Stage 1
iForged 19" Monaco w/Falken FK452 (Summer)
KW V1 Coilovers
LUX H8 LED Angels
M-Force Design M3 sideskirts
P3 Boost Gauge
Stett CAI
Stett Charge Pipe
Vorsteiner CSL Trunk
VMR 18" 710 w/Dunlop Wintersport 3D (Winter)

I think that is it - next on my wish list: Quaife LSD and Brembo BBK

[ar design]

Looking good boss!

[atlxkevinx]

Looks great! Quality parts.

[KyLu II]

sweet ride. the LSD would go like ring on a finger with all those mods.

[Alpina_B3_Lux]

Originally Posted by Daya

AR Secondary Oil Cooler - I do track the car occasionally so I decided to do what I could to keep oil temps down during track days and spirited driving, especially running higher boost levels. I have not taken the car to the track yet, however normal driving results in the car staying at the low end of the optimal operating range (230-240F). The cooling area is HUGE! A great mod to keep the oil temps down, it is a tight fit but can be done well in the right hands.

Seconded. If you track your car regularly, however, you may want to think about their aluminium radiator as well.

Originally Posted by Daya

Stett Charge Pipe and Forge DV - I am running GIAC Stage 1 and will upgrade to Stage 2 when available so with the higher boost levels I thought it was definitely mandatory to upgrade to a stronger charge pipe and replace the factory plastic diverter valves. I don't really notice any audible change with the DV installed, both with the windows open or closed. Using the yellow springs, throttle response is definitely improved.

Stett CAI - After debating a DCI and CAI I finally settled on the CAI based on where the filter sits, directly in front of the driver's side wheel. We cut out the plastic piece behind the mesh so there is direct airflow to the filter. I do believe there is a better source of airflow than a DCI but I am not here to start a debate. I do hear the "whoosh" when I let off the gas but only when it is heavily pressed. If I am feathering the gas pedal I don't hear anything from the intake.

The STETT pieces are of great quality. I also hear the CAI sucking in air when I floor it in low speeds.

Originally Posted by Daya

Borla Midpipes (2nd cat delete) - I had to remove my secondary cats in prep for GIAC Stage 2

Just FYI: If you want the stage 2, shoot Austin a PM and you'll receive it. I would suggest however that you get catless DPs first to optimize the performance. It's a great flash, I'm very happy with it right now.

LSD is a great choice too, but in lieu of the Brembo BBK just get other brake pads and put the money into some of the M3 suspension parts. You'll get more fun out of that IMO.

Great car!!!

Alpina_B3_Lux

[Ferre86]

droped perfectly!

[Pure745]

Great car! Looks really cool, I hope to get mine up to that point sometime soon.

[lpphreakx06]

Wow, great additions!

[a32guy]

Whats wrong with Starbucks?

[import36]

looks awesome buddy. i have the Stett CAI as well but have yet to relocate the brake booster line(i think that's what it is). was it just a matter of removing the current lines and using the ones supplied by Stett?

with everything you've got going...surprised you don't have a catch can yet. if you haven't picked one up already...i'd recommend AR's which mounts on the passenger side. it was a tight fit...but it looks great!

[5soko]

VERY nicely done!!!

I would really recommened getting a Oil catch can to go with those parts. That might help more with longetivity than all the parts you have installed.

[FLA 335]

[FLA 335]

wait wait wait... no FMIC ??!?! specially with GIAC and upgraded downpipes???! or did i miss something?

[import36]

Originally Posted by FLA 335

wait wait wait... no FMIC ??!?! specially with GIAC and upgraded downpipes???! or did i miss something?

3rd item down....AMS.

[mkPOTO]

Where are you located would love to hear your exhaust

[Daya]

Originally Posted by mkPOTO

Where are you located would love to hear your exhaust

lincoln square, but I'm actually at IND right now, the oil lines developed a nasty leak and we are trying to figure out what is going on. I have lost more than half of the oil and all oil pressure

the exhaust sounds amazing, though

[FLA 335]

Originally Posted by import36

3rd item down....AMS.

my bad... yea i was going to say all those mods and no consistency mod!!

sick sick sick car...

[forza1976]

That bootlid is awesome! Man I want to get one of those. Nice car buddy

[Daya]

thanks for all of the compliments!

The car is still at IND but I will provide an update once we resolve the oil leak issue.

[Perfectus]

Very nice! good luck with that oil leak.

[Daya]

*update*

the studs at IND replaced the faulty line with a new hose and fittings rated up to 3000 PSI - there is no way any oil will leak out of this line!