List of 328i Mods... worth it?

mestes1999 · 06-16-2011, 01:16 PM

So I'm about to run out of warranty on my 07 328i coupe. I want to mod it to 'hold me over' for a couple of years until the next gen coupes come out. The list of wants is:

BMW Performance Intake
BMW Performance Exhaust
BMS Power Box
BMW Shorty shifter (maybe)

I've read all sorts of threads and reviews on these and they all seem mostly positive. Coming previously from the Mustang world, the prices of the intake and exhaust is ludicrous, but if it keeps me from spending $50k on a new one for a couple of years, probably worth it.

Thoughts?

benzo23 · 06-16-2011, 01:32 PM

Sounds good go with it. Id prob get the AA tune instead of the power box tho...

Dark_Knight_335 · 06-16-2011, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by benzo23

Sounds good go with it. Id prob get the AA tune instead of the power box tho...

+100000 My man KNOWS! ^^

JB E92 · 06-16-2011, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by benzo23

Sounds good go with it. Id prob get the AA tune instead of the power box tho...

+1

mike-y · 06-16-2011, 02:00 PM

I'd also skip the intake, and just do a carbon filter delete + K&N or AFE drop in.

qclik · 06-16-2011, 02:01 PM

i would do charcoal filter delete + k&n drop in instead of performance intake

benzo23 · 06-16-2011, 02:20 PM

Who are we to argue a mans want list if he WANTS to spend then $$$ on the performance intake then by all means let him...but i agree k&n and charcoal delete for me too...So here lets make mr. 1999 a list to make it simple for the noob,

Exhaust- Muffler delete, Magnaflow, BMW PE, MMW CSv1 or v2 could also be a consideration.

Intake- K&N + Charcoal delete, BMW PI, Or dont worry about intake since there are no gains to be had on this car anyways.

Tune- AA...done

Wheels- I would get a good looking set of 19's, Prob some set of VMR 710s or some csl reps. Just something clean

Springs- Since you seem to be on bmw's nuts you can get the BMW performance suspension, or just be cheap and civilized and get the H&R Sports which everyone seems to enjoy.

...and last but not least tint the windows!

There your done...with all of the above ive mentioned you have modded your car nicely and haven't ruined it like some ppl on this forum. That should all be enough to get you by long enough for a new car.

e90pilot · 06-16-2011, 03:59 PM

I would remove the "maybe" in front of the short shifter. It's cheap: $80 for just the leaver. I wasn't a big fan of the knob. Personally I think it should have come with that shifter stock. Keep an eye out in the marketplace as several people there sell PE. I've seen two in the bay area shortly avter I bought mine new. I would have saved myself a few hundred dollars.

The Performance Intake has a VERY subtle change in sound in the cabin. There's actually quite a noticeable change outside the car at full throttle.

Trelos · 06-17-2011, 11:54 AM

I have all except the power box and I love them.

Yes the BMW performance parts are a little pricey but if you get them from tischer they're a little cheaper.

I was quite happy with the PE PI and the short shift kit for 2 years.
I just got my car flashed with the AA tune and am sooooo happy worth every penny.

ttam · 06-17-2011, 12:08 PM

If you have the money then go for it!
Also, as many have mentioned go for the AA instead of the PBX.

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mestes1999 Second Lieutenant 81 Rep 221 Posts Drives: 2021 M3 Comp Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Midland, TX iTrader: (0)	List of 328i Mods... worth it? So I'm about to run out of warranty on my 07 328i coupe. I want to mod it to 'hold me over' for a couple of years until the next gen coupes come out. The list of wants is: BMW Performance Intake BMW Performance Exhaust BMS Power Box BMW Shorty shifter (maybe) I've read all sorts of threads and reviews on these and they all seem mostly positive. Coming previously from the Mustang world, the prices of the intake and exhaust is ludicrous, but if it keeps me from spending $50k on a new one for a couple of years, probably worth it. Thoughts?
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benzo23 Colonel 74 Rep 2,848 Posts Drives: 14 F30 AW MSport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (1)	Sounds good go with it. Id prob get the AA tune instead of the power box tho...
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mike-y just another bmw douche bag 195 Rep 3,640 Posts Drives: 1.9L of fury Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	I'd also skip the intake, and just do a carbon filter delete + K&N or AFE drop in.
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qclik Captain 23 Rep 702 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: seattle iTrader: (20)	i would do charcoal filter delete + k&n drop in instead of performance intake
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benzo23 Colonel 74 Rep 2,848 Posts Drives: 14 F30 AW MSport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (1)	Who are we to argue a mans want list if he WANTS to spend then $$$ on the performance intake then by all means let him...but i agree k&n and charcoal delete for me too...So here lets make mr. 1999 a list to make it simple for the noob, Exhaust- Muffler delete, Magnaflow, BMW PE, MMW CSv1 or v2 could also be a consideration. Intake- K&N + Charcoal delete, BMW PI, Or dont worry about intake since there are no gains to be had on this car anyways. Tune- AA...done Wheels- I would get a good looking set of 19's, Prob some set of VMR 710s or some csl reps. Just something clean Springs- Since you seem to be on bmw's nuts you can get the BMW performance suspension, or just be cheap and civilized and get the H&R Sports which everyone seems to enjoy. ...and last but not least tint the windows! There your done...with all of the above ive mentioned you have modded your car nicely and haven't ruined it like some ppl on this forum. That should all be enough to get you by long enough for a new car.
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e90pilot Freight Dawg 104 Rep 2,103 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oakland, CA iTrader: (3)	I would remove the "maybe" in front of the short shifter. It's cheap: $80 for just the leaver. I wasn't a big fan of the knob. Personally I think it should have come with that shifter stock. Keep an eye out in the marketplace as several people there sell PE. I've seen two in the bay area shortly avter I bought mine new. I would have saved myself a few hundred dollars. The Performance Intake has a VERY subtle change in sound in the cabin. There's actually quite a noticeable change outside the car at full throttle. __________________ --Marcelo '06 Arctic Metallic 325i \| Sport Package \| 6MT \| Dinan Stage III suspension \| Dinan exhaust \| 330i manifold swap! Click here! \| Active Autowerke tune \| 135i Brake Calipers \| Deiselboost caliper brackets \| E46 M3 front rotors
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Trelos Second Lieutenant 45 Rep 225 Posts Drives: 11 white 335xi & 89 white 325i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: northern NJ iTrader: (1)	I have all except the power box and I love them. Yes the BMW performance parts are a little pricey but if you get them from tischer they're a little cheaper. I was quite happy with the PE PI and the short shift kit for 2 years. I just got my car flashed with the AA tune and am sooooo happy worth every penny. __________________ "I'm bought for the price of a flagon of rice"
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ttam Major 39 Rep 1,111 Posts Drives: Chevrolet movie theater Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (19)	If you have the money then go for it! Also, as many have mentioned go for the AA instead of the PBX.
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