Opinion needed. bms PBX for 328xi.

sn0wwhite335 · 03-24-2010, 07:08 AM

hi everyone, yes im aware there is threads for this already but i am at work and do not have a chance to read through the numerous pages. with that said.....

Im basically just looking for a yes or no. For $300 is it worth it?

if you have one installed, please throw in any other comments (good or bad)

i want to buy it today if i hear some good reviews

thankkkkk youuuuuu =)

atwell3993 · 03-24-2010, 07:11 AM

If you've got spend money, go for it, it's going to make the car that much faster, but it'll feel faster because of the throttle response. I had one on my old 325i.

E90jerz · 03-24-2010, 07:45 AM

when i had my 328 the PBX was the 1st thing i purchased.
i have nothing bad/negative to say about the PBX.
$300 well spent!!!!!

hit up alex in my signature he will hook U up with purchasing & installation!
happy modding!

JaysBlueE92 · 03-24-2010, 07:53 AM

totally worth it. Better throttle response and just a lot more fun to drive. Hit up Alex @ AK and get it

SV Concepts II · 03-24-2010, 11:59 AM

+1, Bmw Pbx Ftw.

SV Concepts II · 03-24-2010, 12:10 PM

+1, Bmw Pbx Ftw.

Delta0311 · 03-24-2010, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sn0wwhite335

hi everyone, yes im aware there is threads for this already but i am at work and do not have a chance to read through the numerous pages. with that said.....

Im basically just looking for a yes or no. For $300 is it worth it?

if you have one installed, please throw in any other comments (good or bad)

i want to buy it today if i hear some good reviews

thankkkkk youuuuuu =)

Damn girl what happened to the 335?

Delta0311 · 03-24-2010, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sn0wwhite335

hi everyone, yes im aware there is threads for this already but i am at work and do not have a chance to read through the numerous pages. with that said.....

Im basically just looking for a yes or no. For $300 is it worth it?

if you have one installed, please throw in any other comments (good or bad)

i want to buy it today if i hear some good reviews

thankkkkk youuuuuu =)

Damn girl what happened to the 335?

jumpman86 · 03-24-2010, 06:48 PM

Yes, pm Alex. I regret not buying mine from him but he did hook me up with the install.

Gavin@MMW · 03-24-2010, 06:55 PM

the best 279$ you can spend on your car.

if its one mod you HAVE to do, this is it.

Tons of vendors here sell them, ebay has them, and maybe even the for sale section by a member - just look around. But seriously get one

BlackBimmer1991 · 03-24-2010, 06:55 PM

Definatly worth it. You have lots of options with the maps which makes it really nice. it makes the xdrive feel more responsive too

tuned2ride · 03-24-2010, 06:57 PM

Quote:

For $300 is it worth it?

I like the idea, but 300$ for basically an harness looks overpriced.

BlackBimmer1991 · 03-24-2010, 07:22 PM

My only regret is that i spent 279 for the bmw power box then 20 for the shipping. Then when I got it it was shipped first class (costs about 1.50). Kinda mad when they said they would ship it fedex charged me 20 dollars then it ended up costing them 2 dollars with USPS

c_jeong89 · 03-24-2010, 07:46 PM

get it NOW

rault18 · 03-24-2010, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tuned2ride

I like the idea, but 300$ for basically an harness looks overpriced.

do you know of a cheaper one that gives the same gains? all the chips i see are way more expensive

c_jeong89 · 03-24-2010, 09:01 PM

just think about all the performance mods that are out there for a N/A. You got exhaust, intake, headers, and delete w/e you want. But imo the chip for $300 you can feel way more than all of the above mods, can't speak for headers but I mean with an exhaust, intake, and muff/res/secondary cat delete i don't think you will feel the throttle response that the PBX gives. Being the cost of an intake, you can't go wrong.

TommyK · 03-24-2010, 11:17 PM

ill let you know tomorrow when mine comes in and instal it.

frahuang · 03-24-2010, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craven 328

the best 279$ you can spend on your car.

if its one mod you HAVE to do, this is it.

Tons of vendors here sell them, ebay has them, and maybe even the for sale section by a member - just look around. But seriously get one

+1

nhhiep · 03-25-2010, 07:31 PM

Get it. it's the cheapest and easiest mod for N52 to get extra power and remove the laziness. If you want to read my 3 months review with my 325i, search for my nick

TommyK · 03-26-2010, 04:12 AM

As it is 2am im a little tired to say much as a full review, which i will do here shortly after i have fully tested it through my daily routine and different scenarios ... but.....
as of right now it is totally worth it. im not going to go all crazy and say its the best thing ever made blah blah blah and how you need to get one but.... i cant help it ahahaha after having an intake and an exhaust and both are more than twice as much as the PBX, the results so far within 10hours are much more significant than any of the other options out there. PBX ftw
by saturday ill know more. BTW i have a 330, afe intake and straight pipes running on map 3

TommyK · 03-26-2010, 04:15 AM

As it is 2am im a little tired to say much as a full review, which i will do here shortly after i have fully tested it through my daily routine and different scenarios ... but.....
as of right now it is totally worth it. im not going to go all crazy and say its the best thing ever made blah blah blah and how you need to get one but.... i cant help it ahahaha after having an intake and an exhaust and both are more than twice as much as the PBX, the results so far within 10hours are much more significant than any of the other options out there. PBX ftw
by saturday ill know more. BTW i have a 330, afe intake and straight pipes running on map 3

Delta0311 · 03-26-2010, 09:13 AM

I had it since like January and I could not picture myself driving around without it.

MAP 3 FTW!!!

03-24-2010, 07:08 AM	#1
sn0wwhite335 First Lieutenant 117 Rep 327 Posts Drives: 2010 335i MSPORT. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Central Jersey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 335i [0.00]	Opinion needed. bms PBX for 328xi. hi everyone, yes im aware there is threads for this already but i am at work and do not have a chance to read through the numerous pages. with that said..... Im basically just looking for a yes or no. For $300 is it worth it? if you have one installed, please throw in any other comments (good or bad) i want to buy it today if i hear some good reviews thankkkkk youuuuuu =) __________________ '10 e92 335i m-sport; AW/Blk \| ZPP \| ZCW \| NAV \| Alarm \| Logic7 19' 225s \| JB+ \| BMS DCI \| CF TRiM \| OEM PERF SHIFT/EBRAKE KIT sold: 07 e92 328xi & 07 e90 335i
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E90jerz blaze1 30 Rep 1,323 Posts Drives: AW E90 LCI 335i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: da jerz iTrader: (4)	when i had my 328 the PBX was the 1st thing i purchased. i have nothing bad/negative to say about the PBX. $300 well spent!!!!! hit up alex in my signature he will hook U up with purchasing & installation! happy modding! __________________ AKMotorwerk.com for all your NJ/NY/PA/DE/CT installation & service needs pix of da whip< / / / >updated 4/10
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JaysBlueE92 Mr. Monaco 155 Rep 4,197 Posts Drives: Slow.. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 E92 [5.00]	totally worth it. Better throttle response and just a lot more fun to drive. Hit up Alex @ AK and get it __________________
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03-24-2010, 11:59 AM	#5
SV Concepts II 269 Rep 6,093 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 1460 White Oaks Rd. Suite F Campbell, CA 95008 iTrader: (7)	+1, Bmw Pbx Ftw.
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SV Concepts II 269 Rep 6,093 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 1460 White Oaks Rd. Suite F Campbell, CA 95008 iTrader: (7)	+1, Bmw Pbx Ftw.
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03-24-2010, 06:48 PM	#9
jumpman86 First Lieutenant 26 Rep 306 Posts Drives: bmw M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: anywhere iTrader: (3)	Yes, pm Alex. I regret not buying mine from him but he did hook me up with the install.
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03-24-2010, 06:55 PM	#10
Gavin@MMW Brigadier General 406 Rep 3,879 Posts Drives: MMW Supercharged E90 328i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 818/805 iTrader: (18)	the best 279$ you can spend on your car. if its one mod you HAVE to do, this is it. Tons of vendors here sell them, ebay has them, and maybe even the for sale section by a member - just look around. But seriously get one
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03-24-2010, 06:55 PM	#11
BlackBimmer1991 Lieutenant 24 Rep 533 Posts Drives: Black f32 428i xdrive Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: PA iTrader: (1)	Definatly worth it. You have lots of options with the maps which makes it really nice. it makes the xdrive feel more responsive too
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03-24-2010, 07:22 PM	#13
BlackBimmer1991 Lieutenant 24 Rep 533 Posts Drives: Black f32 428i xdrive Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: PA iTrader: (1)	My only regret is that i spent 279 for the bmw power box then 20 for the shipping. Then when I got it it was shipped first class (costs about 1.50). Kinda mad when they said they would ship it fedex charged me 20 dollars then it ended up costing them 2 dollars with USPS
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c_jeong89 Banned 85 Rep 2,097 Posts Drives: E90 TiAg Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Irvine/Bay Area iTrader: (16)	get it NOW
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c_jeong89 Banned 85 Rep 2,097 Posts Drives: E90 TiAg Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Irvine/Bay Area iTrader: (16)	just think about all the performance mods that are out there for a N/A. You got exhaust, intake, headers, and delete w/e you want. But imo the chip for $300 you can feel way more than all of the above mods, can't speak for headers but I mean with an exhaust, intake, and muff/res/secondary cat delete i don't think you will feel the throttle response that the PBX gives. Being the cost of an intake, you can't go wrong.
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03-24-2010, 11:17 PM	#17
TommyK Brigadier General 118 Rep 3,325 Posts Drives: E90 335i LCI Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i LCI [0.00] 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	ill let you know tomorrow when mine comes in and instal it.
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03-25-2010, 07:31 PM	#19
nhhiep Captain 88 Rep 863 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	Get it. it's the cheapest and easiest mod for N52 to get extra power and remove the laziness. If you want to read my 3 months review with my 325i, search for my nick
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03-26-2010, 04:12 AM	#20
TommyK Brigadier General 118 Rep 3,325 Posts Drives: E90 335i LCI Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i LCI [0.00] 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	As it is 2am im a little tired to say much as a full review, which i will do here shortly after i have fully tested it through my daily routine and different scenarios ... but..... as of right now it is totally worth it. im not going to go all crazy and say its the best thing ever made blah blah blah and how you need to get one but.... i cant help it ahahaha after having an intake and an exhaust and both are more than twice as much as the PBX, the results so far within 10hours are much more significant than any of the other options out there. PBX ftw by saturday ill know more. BTW i have a 330, afe intake and straight pipes running on map 3
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03-26-2010, 04:15 AM	#21
TommyK Brigadier General 118 Rep 3,325 Posts Drives: E90 335i LCI Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i LCI [0.00] 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	As it is 2am im a little tired to say much as a full review, which i will do here shortly after i have fully tested it through my daily routine and different scenarios ... but..... as of right now it is totally worth it. im not going to go all crazy and say its the best thing ever made blah blah blah and how you need to get one but.... i cant help it ahahaha after having an intake and an exhaust and both are more than twice as much as the PBX, the results so far within 10hours are much more significant than any of the other options out there. PBX ftw by saturday ill know more. BTW i have a 330, afe intake and straight pipes running on map 3
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03-26-2010, 09:13 AM	#22
Delta0311 Banned 7478 Rep 10,120 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335xi E92 2016 228xi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	I had it since like January and I could not picture myself driving around without it. MAP 3 FTW!!!
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