Next mod?

miguel _f32 · 08-16-2016, 11:17 PM

Have a 435i current mods are
-downpipe
-exhaust
-charge pipe
-intercooler
-flash tune plus jb4
-upgraded coils

Was wondering what would be the next best mod to get besides upgraded turbos or meth or if there's even anything else I can do to it besides that?

goj · 08-16-2016, 11:24 PM

I would look at brakes or wheels. Forged wheels and non run flat tires reduce a lot of rotating mass.

You should also look at a limited slip diff. Honestly 300+hp and an open diff is not a great combo

Dinan sway bars are cool too

miguel _f32 · 08-16-2016, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by goj

I would look at brakes or wheels. Forged wheels and non run flat tires reduce a lot of rotating mass.

You should also look at a limited slip diff. Honestly 300+hp and an open diff is not a great combo

Dinan sway bars are cool too

I have wheels and tires already 285 in the back was thinking of going brakes and rotors but they're really expensive lol

I heard the LSD helps but not as much as most people say it does. Any input on it?

goj · 08-16-2016, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by miguel _f32

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Originally Posted by goj

I would look at brakes or wheels. Forged wheels and non run flat tires reduce a lot of rotating mass.

You should also look at a limited slip diff. Honestly 300+hp and an open diff is not a great combo

Dinan sway bars are cool too

I have wheels and tires already 285 in the back was thinking of going brakes and rotors but they're really expensive lol

I heard the LSD helps but not as much as most people say it does. Any input on it?

It helps a lot if you're doing high performance driving like track days/ autocrosses. Really helps get the power to the ground

F32Fleet · 08-17-2016, 06:07 AM

Brakes and a limited slip differential.

To be honest it's stupid to have a tune generating big power without also having a LSD. This is the difference between the "look at me, I have $ to throw around, I'm cool now" vs someone who's serious.

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 08-17-2016, 12:08 PM

+1 for LSD

Mike

mbanks21 · 08-17-2016, 12:12 PM

Already running E85?

miguel _f32 · 08-17-2016, 12:48 PM

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Already running E85?

No not yet but isn't running e85 consistently bad for the engine?

mbanks21 · 08-17-2016, 01:04 PM

Not if done properly (flex fuel wires/coding). There's guys running E85 for 7+ years on here with no problems

miguel _f32 · 08-17-2016, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mbanks21

Not if done properly (flex fuel wires/coding). There's guys running E85 for 7+ years on here with no problems

What do you mean by coding?

mbanks21 · 08-17-2016, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mbanks21

Not if done properly (flex fuel wires/coding). There's guys running E85 for 7+ years on here with no problems

What do you mean by coding?

Sorry meant tuning, with the jb4

jgoens · 08-17-2016, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by miguel _f32

No not yet but isn't running e85 consistently bad for the engine?

Don't start with E85...once you do it's hard to stop.

The fuel system is designed to handle some ethanol--too much is hard on the LPFP but this has to do with the molecules being too large and it has to work hard to pump. It's finding the right balance. As far as corrosion, I have not seen any reports of that.

mbanks21 · 08-17-2016, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jgoens

Don't start with E85...once you do it's hard to stop.

The fuel system is designed to handle some ethanol--too much is hard on the LPFP but this has to do with the molecules being too large and it has to work hard to pump. It's finding the right balance. As far as corrosion, I have not seen any reports of that.

PWG can run E30-40 with no reported problems from what I've seen. I'm EWG and run E30-35 and *knock on wood* the car runs like a beast!

mike@x-ph.com · 08-17-2016, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by miguel _f32

Have a 435i current mods are
-downpipe
-exhaust
-charge pipe
-flash tune plus jb4
-upgraded coils

Was wondering what would be the next best mod to get besides upgraded turbos or meth or if there's even anything else I can do to it besides that?

Intercooler

miguel _f32 · 08-17-2016, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Intercooler

I knew I forgot something lol I already have a ER intercooler

mike@x-ph.com · 08-17-2016, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by miguel _f32

I knew I forgot something lol I already have a ER intercooler

LSD or meth / upgraded turbos

GTBrandon · 02-19-2017, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by miguel _f32

Have a 435i current mods are
-downpipe
-exhaust
-charge pipe
-intercooler
-flash tune plus jb4
-upgraded coils

Was wondering what would be the next best mod to get besides upgraded turbos or meth or if there's even anything else I can do to it besides that?

Did you ever end up going with the LSD or brakes? If so, how do you like them, if not, why?

the1isntugly · 02-19-2017, 11:07 PM

I just did a Pure Stage 2 upgrade. Tis wonderful

mike@x-ph.com · 02-19-2017, 11:23 PM

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I just did a Pure Stage 2 upgrade. Tis wonderful

Congrats

CIWS · 02-20-2017, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike@N54Tuning.com

+1 for LSD

Mike

It looks like you've covered most of the mods that are "inexpensive" Any real improvements from here are going to be several thousand dollars each. Upgraded turbo and diverter valve - limited slip diff - upgraded brakes and rotors.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 02-21-2017, 05:51 PM

Most of the stuff was covered but the DV can be done without upgrading the turbos.

If available, I'd do E85 and stage 2 fuel it LPFP, if not then Methanol. Not much else after that except upgraded turbo's for performance.

dukeapenguin · 02-26-2017, 10:29 PM

Some may ask

Why not a M4

no offense

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