bmw 328xi 2008 e92 mods/cosmetics?

Misty · 09-21-2015, 04:20 PM

so i was hyped up about my 07 328xi i got as a hand me down. i got it running but it died on me again. So i bought a e92 alpine white fully loaded. i already have the simon 3 cable for the aa tune ( thank god i didnt put it on my 07 ). so i plan on doing some cosmetic / performance mods. here is what i was going to do performance wise

Performance
AFE intake (stage 2 SI)
h&r cup kit w/ dampers

all i got for now anything else you guys recommend thanks

Mike. · 09-21-2015, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Misty

so i was hyped up about my 07 328xi i got as a hand me down. i got it running but it died on me again. So i bought a e92 alpine white fully loaded. i already have the simon 3 cable for the aa tune ( thank god i didnt put it on my 07 ). so i plan on doing some cosmetic / performance mods. here is what i was going to do performance wise

Performance
AFE intake (stage 2 SI)
h&r cup kit w/ dampers

all i got for now anything else you guys recommend thanks

headers and matching tune.

That is really all you need. The intake is meh

but what do I know, I spend all too much money on custom headlights that break after 3 months

Misty · 09-23-2015, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike.

headers and matching tune.

That is really all you need. The intake is meh

but what do I know, I spend all too much money on custom headlights that break after 3 months

what headers should i go for? i believe it has the stage three headers since its an xi

mmmnot · 09-23-2015, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Misty

what headers should i go for? i believe it has the stage three headers since its an xi

AFE and AA are the two main options. One is catted the other is not.

I'd beef up suspension as well, personally.

Tom Droze · 09-23-2015, 02:12 PM

I would seriously consider replacing the run-flat tires with a quality performance tire like the Michelin Pilot Super Sport.

Whatever you decide to do, please don't add the Boost Addiction's differential lock down brace. Don't ask and I did warn you.

Mike. · 09-23-2015, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Misty

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Originally Posted by Mike.

headers and matching tune.

That is really all you need. The intake is meh

but what do I know, I spend all too much money on custom headlights that break after 3 months

what headers should i go for? i believe it has the stage three headers since its an xi

Xi has nothing to do with your intake manifold. If you bought it in ny, it's an n51 which has the 3 stage.

AA Headers are what I'm talking about

Misty · 09-23-2015, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike.

Xi has nothing to do with your intake manifold. If you bought it in ny, it's an n51 which has the 3 stage.

AA Headers are what I'm talking about

ahh kk and the aa headers for the n52 are fine? http://store.activeautowerke.com/pro...exhaust-header

Mike. · 09-23-2015, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Misty

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Originally Posted by Mike.

Xi has nothing to do with your intake manifold. If you bought it in ny, it's an n51 which has the 3 stage.

AA Headers are what I'm talking about

ahh kk and the aa headers for the n52 are fine? http://store.activeautowerke.com/pro...exhaust-header

Yes. But you need the tune too-> to take away the check engine light

OnlyDriveGerman · 09-23-2015, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Droze

I would seriously consider replacing the run-flat tires with a quality performance tire like the Michelin Pilot Super Sport.

Whatever you decide to do, please don't add the Boost Addiction's differential lock down brace. Don't ask and I did warn you.

Ditch the run flats!

MTTH · 09-23-2015, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike.

headers and matching tune.

That is really all you need. The intake is meh

but what do I know, I spend all too much money on custom headlights that break after 3 months

Headlights stopped working again man?

Mike. · 09-23-2015, 06:30 PM

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Headlights stopped working again man?

The LEDS just die. I don't get it. Oracle won't return my emails. I pretty much gave up

justpete · 09-23-2015, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike.

The LEDS just die. I don't get it. Oracle won't return my emails. I pretty much gave up

Chances are the design is fer shit, very few can properly design with LEDs at high power, both electrically and thermally. And mechanically for that matter, a car's a high vibration environment so wires and connectors take a beating, etc.

Mike. · 09-23-2015, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by justpete

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Originally Posted by Mike.

The LEDS just die. I don't get it. Oracle won't return my emails. I pretty much gave up

Chances are the design is fer shit, very few can properly design with LEDs at high power, both electrically and thermally. And mechanically for that matter, a car's a high vibration environment so wires and connectors take a beating, etc.

Want to be my lawyer on the case?

justpete · 09-23-2015, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike.

Want to be my lawyer on the case?

Heh. Engineer maybe. Lawyer, um, no. That'd just suck.

Misty · 09-23-2015, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike.

Yes. But you need the tune too-> to take away the check engine light

yes i already have the tune paid for it and the cable just waiting a bit before i do it.

Mike. · 09-23-2015, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Misty

yes i already have the tune paid for it and the cable just waiting a bit before i do it.

you need the upgrade for the stage 3 tune

Taskmaster · 09-23-2015, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by justpete

Heh. Engineer maybe. Lawyer, um, no. That'd just suck.

Misty · 09-24-2015, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike.

you need the upgrade for the stage 3 tune

do i email them? any idea on the price

mmmnot · 09-24-2015, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Misty

do i email them? any idea on the price

Searching the vendor's section of the forum can unleash a wealth of information and possible discounts for being said forum member.

Mike. · 09-24-2015, 08:28 AM

PM Andrew at aa on here

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