1,500$$ to spend, what to buy next? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

steve7909 · 11-27-2012, 09:22 PM

I have a 07 E92, its my daily driver so keep that in mind. i have the jb4, dp, dci...i have been looking at intercoolers, coil overs, rims an a double din navi set up. All these an more are on my to do list but for christmas im buying myself something in this price range. Whats the one thing you guys have that is a must buy first?

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 11-27-2012, 09:24 PM

FMIC and Meth Kit?

I would say if you are going to mod the car more an FMIC is a priority at some point.

Mike

E90Company · 11-27-2012, 09:29 PM

FMIC or wheels.

tmaung · 11-27-2012, 09:29 PM

+1 on FMIC. Mike or Jeff have great deals on FMIC. Maybe chargepipe and dvs as well.

J Boy · 11-27-2012, 09:30 PM

FMIC or coilovers

pits200 · 11-27-2012, 09:31 PM

Being that it's winter and you're in philly, I'd wait on the FMIC and meth. If you don't have the sport option then coils are a very easy choice.

Put some money into suspension, you will be happy you did.

steve7909 · 11-27-2012, 09:34 PM

There are so many choices for a fmic an the prices range so dramatically, to be honest i was gonna go with a cheaper one. I dont wanna get into the fmic debate though.

steve7909 · 11-27-2012, 09:36 PM

I have been leaning toward the suspension or the double din kit, wheel should wait till summer an i agree with the temps in philly for the fmic

ihc95 · 11-27-2012, 09:42 PM

FMIC. helps performance and longevity of the engine

Bimmer Barney · 11-27-2012, 09:43 PM

Do you have an oil cooler? I are you're 07

Zebra99 · 11-27-2012, 09:49 PM

Temps are cool now so look into getting something fun instead of functional/power. This is assuming you're gonna buy those things down the road anyways.

Double din Nav?

steve7909 · 11-27-2012, 09:49 PM

no oil cooler, or oil catch can yet

steve7909 · 11-27-2012, 09:52 PM

i would love the double din nav , but from what i have seen so far the best fitting kit puts the climate control on the top an im not sure how much i would like that, would prefer on the bottom!

tmaung · 11-27-2012, 10:04 PM

Concerning coils, since it is winter, it doesn't make sense to lower the car at least in my opinion. Also some coils aren't rust proof so all that salt during the winter will be bad for it. Just my opinion.

steve7909 · 11-27-2012, 10:22 PM

never thought about that point on the coils ....thanks

jordan313 · 11-27-2012, 11:38 PM

VRSF 7in intercooler and oil cooler.

benzy89 · 11-27-2012, 11:46 PM

Keep it in Philly -- Head over to Helix & get their FMIC. Chances are they'll install it too if you buy it directly from them

CHECKERED · 11-28-2012, 12:49 AM

LSD...even if its 2K

dlbrooks18 · 11-28-2012, 12:55 AM

Rims next..

BigRedAEM · 11-28-2012, 12:56 AM

JB4 G5 upgrade, VRSF 7in FMIC and VRSF Downpipes?

I'm planning on getting the G5 upgrade and FMIC this christmas and getting BMS DCI, VRSF DPs, BMS OCC installed when I get back to school in Jan. after winter break.

Beemw335 · 11-28-2012, 12:58 AM

Rims and tires. Power is nothing without traction

cstavaru · 11-28-2012, 04:16 AM

You need an intercooler badly, if you care about your car and your engine. Right now your IATs are sky high and your engine suffers. Also the ECU has correction tables based on IAT (I looked at Cobb ATR tables), you will likely always have less power than possible except the first run at the track (maybe).

11-27-2012, 09:22 PM	#1
steve7909 Private Drives: 2007 e92 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 84 iTrader: (0)	1,500$$ to spend, what to buy next? I have a 07 E92, its my daily driver so keep that in mind. i have the jb4, dp, dci...i have been looking at intercoolers, coil overs, rims an a double din navi set up. All these an more are on my to do list but for christmas im buying myself something in this price range. Whats the one thing you guys have that is a must buy first?
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11-27-2012, 09:24 PM	#2
Mike@N54Tuning.com BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: 07335i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 12,216 iTrader: (78)	FMIC and Meth Kit? I would say if you are going to mod the car more an FMIC is a priority at some point. Mike __________________ Lowest Price GUARANTEED on ALL PRODUCTS!! JB4 G5 On Sale - FREE Shipping Click Me - NEW JB4(N55) & DCI's $95.00 NEW F30-328 N20 Tune(Stage1) BMS Oil Catch Can (On Sale)

11-27-2012, 09:29 PM	#3
E90Company Major General Drives: 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: SFL Posts: 5,544 iTrader: (2)	FMIC or wheels. __________________ FBO N54 6AT

11-27-2012, 09:29 PM	#4
tmaung CCA Member#: 439255 Drives: E92 335is Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 409 iTrader: (8) Garage List 2011 BMW 335is [0.00]	+1 on FMIC. Mike or Jeff have great deals on FMIC. Maybe chargepipe and dvs as well. __________________ Current \| 2011 E92 335is - Titanium Silver, Black Sold! \| 2007 E92 335i - Space Gray, Black Sold! \| 2008 E90 M3 - Jerez Black, Fox Red

11-27-2012, 09:30 PM	#5
J Boy Private Drives: B6 A4 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: West Covina Posts: 67 iTrader: (0)	FMIC or coilovers __________________ B6 A4 REVO Stage 2

11-27-2012, 09:31 PM	#6
pits200 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 09 335i X-Drive Black Sapphire Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,579 iTrader: (0)	Being that it's winter and you're in philly, I'd wait on the FMIC and meth. If you don't have the sport option then coils are a very easy choice. Put some money into suspension, you will be happy you did.

11-27-2012, 09:34 PM	#7
steve7909 Private Drives: 2007 e92 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 84 iTrader: (0)	There are so many choices for a fmic an the prices range so dramatically, to be honest i was gonna go with a cheaper one. I dont wanna get into the fmic debate though.

11-27-2012, 09:36 PM	#8
steve7909 Private Drives: 2007 e92 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 84 iTrader: (0)	I have been leaning toward the suspension or the double din kit, wheel should wait till summer an i agree with the temps in philly for the fmic

11-27-2012, 09:42 PM	#9
ihc95 Captain Drives: TiAg E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 639 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i Coupe [0.00]	FMIC. helps performance and longevity of the engine __________________ COBB, ER FMIC Full Kit, AR DPs, Forge DVs, aFe Stage 2 Sealed Intake, RB PCV upgrade

11-27-2012, 09:43 PM	#10
Bimmer Barney Private First Class Drives: 2007 335i Sedan Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 178 iTrader: (3)	Do you have an oil cooler? I are you're 07 __________________ 2007 SGM E90 335i JB4, Mr.5 Intake, BMS C@tless DP's, ER Sport Oil Cooler, Cyba Scoops and Quad Tips

11-27-2012, 09:49 PM	#11
Zebra99 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2008 335i E93 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,996 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i E93 [5.00]	Temps are cool now so look into getting something fun instead of functional/power. This is assuming you're gonna buy those things down the road anyways. Double din Nav?

11-27-2012, 09:52 PM	#13
steve7909 Private Drives: 2007 e92 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 84 iTrader: (0)	i would love the double din nav , but from what i have seen so far the best fitting kit puts the climate control on the top an im not sure how much i would like that, would prefer on the bottom!

11-27-2012, 10:04 PM	#14
tmaung CCA Member#: 439255 Drives: E92 335is Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 409 iTrader: (8) Garage List 2011 BMW 335is [0.00]	Concerning coils, since it is winter, it doesn't make sense to lower the car at least in my opinion. Also some coils aren't rust proof so all that salt during the winter will be bad for it. Just my opinion. __________________ Current \| 2011 E92 335is - Titanium Silver, Black Sold! \| 2007 E92 335i - Space Gray, Black Sold! \| 2008 E90 M3 - Jerez Black, Fox Red

11-27-2012, 10:22 PM	#15
steve7909 Private Drives: 2007 e92 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 84 iTrader: (0)	never thought about that point on the coils ....thanks

11-27-2012, 11:38 PM	#16
jordan313 Second Lieutenant Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: CA Posts: 277 iTrader: (0)	VRSF 7in intercooler and oil cooler.

11-27-2012, 11:46 PM	#17
benzy89 Banned Drives: '08 E90 335i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,402 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [3.75]	Keep it in Philly -- Head over to Helix & get their FMIC. Chances are they'll install it too if you buy it directly from them

11-28-2012, 12:49 AM	#18
CHECKERED Racing is Life, Everything Else is Just Waiting. Drives: 335i E92, 05 Audi S4 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: a Treacherous Canyon Road in SoCal Posts: 139 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2005 Audi S4 [0.00] 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	LSD...even if its 2K __________________ Garage Queen: 2005 Audi S4 4.2L V8, Vortech Supercharger, PSS9 coilovers, Sway-bars, RS4 brakes, Cat-less Exhaust, 550hp Daily Driver: E92 335i Space Gray on Gray: JB4 G5, quaife LSD, Euro Light Switch (for rear fogs), LEDs everywhere. 12.4@114 Company Car: 997 GT3 RSR

11-28-2012, 12:55 AM	#19
dlbrooks18 Brigadier General Drives: e90 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,186 iTrader: (2)	Rims next.. __________________ 2008 E90 335

11-28-2012, 12:56 AM	#20
BigRedAEM New Member Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Tampa Posts: 16 iTrader: (1)	JB4 G5 upgrade, VRSF 7in FMIC and VRSF Downpipes? I'm planning on getting the G5 upgrade and FMIC this christmas and getting BMS DCI, VRSF DPs, BMS OCC installed when I get back to school in Jan. after winter break.

11-28-2012, 12:58 AM	#21
Beemw335 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 335i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: My car is my home Posts: 1,980 iTrader: (2)	Rims and tires. Power is nothing without traction

11-28-2012, 04:16 AM	#22
cstavaru Brigadier General Drives: 2009 335i M Sport Sedan 6MT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bucharest, Romania Posts: 3,213 iTrader: (0)	You need an intercooler badly, if you care about your car and your engine. Right now your IATs are sky high and your engine suffers. Also the ECU has correction tables based on IAT (I looked at Cobb ATR tables), you will likely always have less power than possible except the first run at the track (maybe). __________________ Mods(click): Cobb + RB Turbos \| Aquamist HFS-4 Meth \| Drexler LSD \| Bilstein B12 Pro-Kit \| Custom K&N Apollo Intake \| Wagner Intercooler \| Macht Schnell Downpipes \| BMW Performance Power Kit \| BMW Performance Exhaust \| BMW Performance Short Shifter \| M3 Subframe Bushings \| Licensing

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