Planned First Mods

dArNeLLi · 11-08-2006, 10:06 PM

The car is planned to be at the dealer on the 19th! Only 7 weeks after my ED drop off...but, the first three things I plan on doing is...

selling off the stocks and replacing em with
19 in staggered CSL rims in hypersilver
• now what tires do i get? i have practically no knowledge of tires or anything, but i want something to perform nicely (comparable to stock rfts) and have decently tread life, probably askin for a miracle, but let me know what you guys think

gettin the ipod interface (newest one?)
• any bugs/kinks that are known when installed on the 335?

and, gettin the OEM alarm system
• is there any reason I shouldnt pay the 600 + labor to get this? would you guys suggest not?

thanks for the feedback in advance

PresaMat · 11-08-2006, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dArNeLLi

The car is planned to be at the dealer on the 19th! Only 7 weeks after my ED drop off...but, the first three things I plan on doing is...

selling off the stocks and replacing em with
19 in staggered CSL rims in hypersilver
• now what tires do i get? i have practically no knowledge of tires or anything, but i want something to perform nicely (comparable to stock rfts) and have decently tread life, probably askin for a miracle, but let me know what you guys think

gettin the ipod interface (newest one?)
• any bugs/kinks that are known when installed on the 335?

and, gettin the OEM alarm system
• is there any reason I shouldnt pay the 600 + labor to get this? would you guys suggest not?

thanks for the feedback in advance

Instead of getting the OEM alarm for just about the same $$ you can get lojack which is a LOT more effective.

Nikki · 11-08-2006, 10:39 PM

Tirerack has a great rating system and ranking of the best tires. Use the little banner on the upper right hand corner and it will take you there. If you give me the exact size front/rear that you are looking at then I can help you out.

I'm not sure about the iPods

The OEM alarm is pointless. There is a very very very slim chance that your car will be stolen and the alarm doesn't do much besides beep, I mean who pays attention to that? The car has such good anti-theft devices already it is very hard to steal so the only method that is even somewhat plausible would be towing it and the alarm won't do anything to help prevent against that.

dArNeLLi · 11-08-2006, 10:53 PM

the offsets for 19in CSLs are 19x8.5 ET40/ET45/ET22

which one will fit the 335i?

how much is lojack? is that worth it with the already installed bmw assist?

Nikki · 11-08-2006, 10:58 PM

Yeah I was just wondering what tire size you were looking at, ie 225/40

I wouldn't invest in lojack, really it only helps recover your vehicle after it has already been stripped or crashed and you're better off just getting the total loss value from insurance.

PresaMat · 11-08-2006, 11:12 PM

Lojack costs about the same as the regular alarm+install. I disagree with Nikki. Lojack with early warning can have cops going after the car within 5 min of being stolen. I doubt it will have been stripped by then... maybe crashed but thats a risk you take. I get very attached to my cars... if i can get it back (without major damage) I want it back (as long as its a good car

). Especially if you are going to mod it... a lot of stuff takes to time get/install etc.

Nikki · 11-08-2006, 11:14 PM

I suppose it depends on your area, but the LoJack average in Ct was 45 minutes to an hour I believe.

PresaMat · 11-08-2006, 11:15 PM

Before the car was found? Or before the cops got on the case? 45min-1hr is not bad at all.

Nikki · 11-08-2006, 11:18 PM

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Before the car was found? Or before the cops got on the case? 45min-1hr is not bad at all.

I don't remember, all I know is my dad had it on his GTO and everyone I've talked to that actually had one and had their car stolen said it is completely useless.

dArNeLLi · 11-08-2006, 11:30 PM

okay i'm not quite sure what kind of tires i'd want, do you know what size would provide the best looking stance? or whatever tires would fit with those rims on the 335?

i've heard the dealer say bmw assist is very similar to lojack...is there really a need for it with that?

does this help at all? http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html...D=M3COMPWHEELS

it doesn't look like those are the reps due to the cost

11-08-2006, 10:06 PM	#1
dArNeLLi Lieutenant 76 Rep 579 Posts Drives: 335i on ED, pickup 10/6 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (2)	Planned First Mods - Opinions? The car is planned to be at the dealer on the 19th! Only 7 weeks after my ED drop off...but, the first three things I plan on doing is... selling off the stocks and replacing em with 19 in staggered CSL rims in hypersilver • now what tires do i get? i have practically no knowledge of tires or anything, but i want something to perform nicely (comparable to stock rfts) and have decently tread life, probably askin for a miracle, but let me know what you guys think gettin the ipod interface (newest one?) • any bugs/kinks that are known when installed on the 335? and, gettin the OEM alarm system • is there any reason I shouldnt pay the 600 + labor to get this? would you guys suggest not? thanks for the feedback in advance
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Nikki Major General 990 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	Tirerack has a great rating system and ranking of the best tires. Use the little banner on the upper right hand corner and it will take you there. If you give me the exact size front/rear that you are looking at then I can help you out. I'm not sure about the iPods The OEM alarm is pointless. There is a very very very slim chance that your car will be stolen and the alarm doesn't do much besides beep, I mean who pays attention to that? The car has such good anti-theft devices already it is very hard to steal so the only method that is even somewhat plausible would be towing it and the alarm won't do anything to help prevent against that. __________________ Nikki
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dArNeLLi Lieutenant 76 Rep 579 Posts Drives: 335i on ED, pickup 10/6 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (2)	the offsets for 19in CSLs are 19x8.5 ET40/ET45/ET22 which one will fit the 335i? how much is lojack? is that worth it with the already installed bmw assist?
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Nikki Major General 990 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	Yeah I was just wondering what tire size you were looking at, ie 225/40 I wouldn't invest in lojack, really it only helps recover your vehicle after it has already been stripped or crashed and you're better off just getting the total loss value from insurance. __________________ Nikki
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PresaMat Major 35 Rep 1,169 Posts Drives: 67 GT500,69 Boss 429, 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston,TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 1967 Shelby Mustang ... [0.00]	Lojack costs about the same as the regular alarm+install. I disagree with Nikki. Lojack with early warning can have cops going after the car within 5 min of being stolen. I doubt it will have been stripped by then... maybe crashed but thats a risk you take. I get very attached to my cars... if i can get it back (without major damage) I want it back (as long as its a good car ). Especially if you are going to mod it... a lot of stuff takes to time get/install etc.
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Nikki Major General 990 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	I suppose it depends on your area, but the LoJack average in Ct was 45 minutes to an hour I believe. __________________ Nikki
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PresaMat Major 35 Rep 1,169 Posts Drives: 67 GT500,69 Boss 429, 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston,TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 1967 Shelby Mustang ... [0.00]	Before the car was found? Or before the cops got on the case? 45min-1hr is not bad at all.
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dArNeLLi Lieutenant 76 Rep 579 Posts Drives: 335i on ED, pickup 10/6 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (2)	okay i'm not quite sure what kind of tires i'd want, do you know what size would provide the best looking stance? or whatever tires would fit with those rims on the 335? i've heard the dealer say bmw assist is very similar to lojack...is there really a need for it with that? does this help at all? http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html...D=M3COMPWHEELS it doesn't look like those are the reps due to the cost
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