1,500$$ to spend, what to buy next?

steve7909 · 11-27-2012, 08:22 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, 08:24 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, 08:29 PM

FMIC or wheels.

tmaung · 11-27-2012, 08:29 PM

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

J Boy · 11-27-2012, 08:30 PM

FMIC or coilovers

pits200 · 11-27-2012, 08:31 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, 08:34 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, 08:36 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, 08:42 PM

FMIC. helps performance and longevity of the engine

Bimmer Barney · 11-27-2012, 08:43 PM

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

Zebra99 · 11-27-2012, 08:49 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, 08:49 PM

no oil cooler, or oil catch can yet

steve7909 · 11-27-2012, 08:52 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, 09:04 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, 09:22 PM

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

n54gte · 11-27-2012, 10:38 PM

VRSF 7in intercooler and oil cooler.

benzy89 · 11-27-2012, 10:46 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 · 11-27-2012, 11:49 PM

LSD...even if its 2K

dlbrooks18 · 11-27-2012, 11:55 PM

Rims next..

BigRedAEM · 11-27-2012, 11:56 PM

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 · 11-27-2012, 11:58 PM

Rims and tires. Power is nothing without traction

cstavaru · 11-28-2012, 03:16 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, 08:22 PM	#1
steve7909 Private 7 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Philadelphia 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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Mike@N54Tuning.com Joint Chiefs of Staff 4908 Rep 115,980 Posts Drives: 2007 335i, 2015 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: N54tuning.com iTrader: (89)	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
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tmaung CCA Member#: 439255 56 Rep 517 Posts Drives: E36 M3, F80 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (8)	+1 on FMIC. Mike or Jeff have great deals on FMIC. Maybe chargepipe and dvs as well. __________________ Current: 2015 S4, 2011 E90 M3
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pits200 Colonel 547 Rep 2,590 Posts Drives: 09 335i X-Drive Black Sapphire Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (1)	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.
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steve7909 Private 7 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Philadelphia 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.
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steve7909 Private 7 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Philadelphia 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
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ihc95 Major 145 Rep 1,314 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i, 2018 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i Coupe [0.00]	FMIC. helps performance and longevity of the engine
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Bimmer Barney Lieutenant Colonel 1250 Rep 1,502 Posts Drives: 2011.5 E90M ZCP Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: California iTrader: (4)	Do you have an oil cooler? I are you're 07 __________________ 2011.5 E90 M3 DCT ZCP Slicktop
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Zebra99 Colonel 112 Rep 2,856 Posts Drives: 2011 335is E93 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario iTrader: (6) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i E93 [10.00]	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?
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steve7909 Private 7 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Philadelphia 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!
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tmaung CCA Member#: 439255 56 Rep 517 Posts Drives: E36 M3, F80 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (8)	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: 2015 S4, 2011 E90 M3
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steve7909 Private 7 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	never thought about that point on the coils ....thanks
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n54gte Lieutenant 42 Rep 537 Posts Drives: prius Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: north korea iTrader: (0)	VRSF 7in intercooler and oil cooler.
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benzy89 Banned 79 Rep 2,396 Posts Drives: '08 E90 335i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [7.50]	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
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dlbrooks18 Brigadier General 161 Rep 3,736 Posts Drives: e90 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	Rims next.. __________________ 2008 E90 335
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BigRedAEM New Member 0 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Tampa 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.
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Beemw335 Colonel 62 Rep 2,013 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: My car is my home iTrader: (2)	Rims and tires. Power is nothing without traction
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cstavaru Brigadier General 313 Rep 3,262 Posts Drives: 2009 335i M Sport Sedan 6MT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bucharest, Romania 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 \|
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