Mods

AlteredBe4st · 02-28-2011, 09:02 PM

Hello, I'm new to the M3 and would like to ask for input on mods. what is the best mod for the dollar for the M3? i like to spend money wisely and would like to know what mods some of you have noticed to give you extra HP. Not ready for supercharger yet. basic bolt on.

AlteredBe4st · 02-28-2011, 09:21 PM

what are some companies that do reflash/tune for the M3 and estimated cost.

mgx · 02-28-2011, 09:56 PM

a tune is retarded for a NA vehicle with a setup unable to utilize it to the fullest potential

SV Concepts III · 03-01-2011, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by lenzm3edan

what are some companies that do reflash/tune for the M3 and estimated cost.

Active Autowerke offers software tunes for your car, drop me a PM and I can help with pricing.

Templar · 03-01-2011, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mgx

a tune is retarded for a NA vehicle with a setup unable to utilize it to the fullest potential

Guess a lot of people here are retarded...

persian54 · 03-01-2011, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Templar

Guess a lot of people here are retarded...

i think he means if you just do a tune

a tune works best if you have pulleys filter and a full exhaust

PKL · 03-01-2011, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by shift@red

best way to get power cheap without a SC

1. gut 2ndary cats
2. tune
3. filter
4. pulleys

that will probably net you 25 rwhp and will cost maybe 1500.

What are the "best" or recommended brands for these products???

$1500 for 25 rwhp is pretty solid.

Grail05 · 03-01-2011, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mgx

a tune is retarded for a NA vehicle with a setup unable to utilize it to the fullest potential

really just an fyi with the right mods and tune... one guy is at 400hp...

to some people they like N/A like me... and some they like FI..

so guess what having a TUNE is NOT RETARDED DEPENDING ON WHAT YOU WANT TO DO WITH YOUR CAR...

comments like this make you sound retarded...

///My5UV · 03-01-2011, 05:06 PM

High Performance Driving school.
There, I said it.
Lime Rock is close to you, right?
Tons of fun, totally worth it.

OC3 · 03-01-2011, 05:37 PM

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donovan · 03-02-2011, 02:51 PM

Best mod for looks is some wheels and a drop.
Best mod for suspension are coil overs for everyday use I would suggest KWV3
Best mod for performance is but a SC if your balling and if you arent get rid of those cats.
Best mod for interior are BMW Performance Seats.

J08M3 · 03-02-2011, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean05

really just an fyi with the right mods and tune... one guy is at 400hp...
.

Guess this depends on who's dyno they measure on

mastek · 03-02-2011, 11:47 PM

Tunes for NA engines do more for throttle response and ppl confuse that for "wheel horsepower" ...and they all cost close to $1k

Cats-Delete yield the most whp (also cheapest if u go custom - $500-$2500)
Pulley next ($500 installed)
Air Filter last (BMC, MS $100)
A higher ratio diff will yield more torque (diffsonline)
So its more like $2000 for 20-30whp

And the 4 ppl who are dynoing 400whp are based on OE dynos that yield 360whp ....so 40whp from cat-delete, pulley, filter and tune is pushing the 'realistic' factor.

1cleanm6 · 03-03-2011, 12:03 AM

I got Gintani race ehaust ($2,000), Challenege X-pipe ($1,100) and MS Drop in filter( $100) and I can definately feel the car got a lot faster then stock.

Whatever you decide, member cheap stuff doesnt buy you good products for this car. You want power, go with proven companies who actually provide gains.

AlteredBe4st · 03-04-2011, 01:57 PM

Any running HFC with stock exhaust? What is the sound quality (any rasp) and performance gains?

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mastek e36s54, e70x5d 151 Rep 1,723 Posts Drives: slow Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (15)	Tunes for NA engines do more for throttle response and ppl confuse that for "wheel horsepower" ...and they all cost close to $1k Cats-Delete yield the most whp (also cheapest if u go custom - $500-$2500) Pulley next ($500 installed) Air Filter last (BMC, MS $100) A higher ratio diff will yield more torque (diffsonline) So its more like $2000 for 20-30whp And the 4 ppl who are dynoing 400whp are based on OE dynos that yield 360whp ....so 40whp from cat-delete, pulley, filter and tune is pushing the 'realistic' factor.
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1cleanm6 Brigadier General 441 Rep 3,668 Posts Drives: M5 comp/Range/i3S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (7)	I got Gintani race ehaust ($2,000), Challenege X-pipe ($1,100) and MS Drop in filter( $100) and I can definately feel the car got a lot faster then stock. Whatever you decide, member cheap stuff doesnt buy you good products for this car. You want power, go with proven companies who actually provide gains.
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