How would you spend $1000 on a 2007 335i (already JB+) installed.

watchski · 10-27-2015, 08:24 PM

I have a stock looking 2007 Monaco Blue E90 - N54 (335i), with only 39K miles on it.
I added new wheels (2009 coupe styling - 18's)
I added the JB Plus quick install tune to give it about another 25HP.
The cars power is enough for me.

I am interested in spending 1K on mods.. mostly aesthetic. Currently, i am around 320HP (now with the Tune).

Ideas: exhaust/tips/downpipes for sound/look and small added power?

How should i spend it?

e92_stephen · 10-27-2015, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchski

I have a stock looking 2007 Monaco Blue E90 - N54 (335i), with only 39K miles on it.
I added new wheels (2009 coupe styling - 18's)
I added the JB Plus quick install tune to give it about another 25HP.
The cars power is enough for me.

I am interested in spending 1K on mods.. mostly aesthetic. Currently, i am around 320HP (now with the Tune).

Ideas: exhaust/tips/downpipes for sound/look and small added power?

How should i spend it?

Definitely down pipes and a chargepipe

Volrath · 10-27-2015, 08:27 PM

Save it. Put in savings account.

fravel · 10-27-2015, 08:37 PM

Do you have sport package? If no, then my first suggestion would be sport seats followed by new shocks/struts/springs.

If yes, then my first suggestion is exhaust, followed by M-tech or M3 steering wheel

kolhozbrothers · 10-27-2015, 08:49 PM

First world problems...

335idle · 10-27-2015, 09:06 PM

save it for a rainy day (repair)

335idle · 10-27-2015, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fravel

Do you have sport package? If no, then my first suggestion would be sport seats followed by new shocks/struts/springs.

If yes, then my first suggestion is exhaust, followed by M-tech or M3 steering wheel

i believe the seats alone would set him back a good 800.00. Wheel plus air bag a lot more.

I would think a downpipe would be better.

Gizm0 · 10-27-2015, 09:23 PM

Window tint, mtech rear bumper, 4" exhaust tips, golf tee mod (free), LUX angel eyes...

Miller335 · 10-27-2015, 09:31 PM

You can go FBO E85 status these days for less than $2k.

Antetokounmpo · 10-28-2015, 07:11 AM

Bilstein/koni shocks with eibach/h&r springs and spacers.

Tom Droze · 10-28-2015, 07:57 AM

If you could spend a bit more or perhaps find one pre-owned, I recommend the BMW Performance Exhaust.

fravel · 10-28-2015, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 335idle

i believe the seats alone would set him back a good 800.00. Wheel plus air bag a lot more.

I would think a downpipe would be better.

Meh... I've sourced 2 sets of sport seats and haven't paid more than $500 for a set. I got my M3 wheel + airbag for right around $600. N52 Euro-spec airbox? $75. BMW Performance exhaust? $600.

Sure, that required some legwork on my own, but the deals are out there if you're patient and willing to hunt.

udm328i · 10-28-2015, 08:48 AM

Drop it like its hot

ThugzZ BunnY · 10-28-2015, 08:49 AM

springs and shocks, or coilovers. getting rid of wheel gap is the single best thing you can do for aesthetics.

hockeyplayer · 10-28-2015, 08:52 AM

Agree with person who said put it in the bank. Leave it there until next time you need a repair or tires/alignment.

drewnel22 · 10-28-2015, 09:28 AM

Waterpump, HPFP, Turbos, etc. Pretty much save it for maintenance.

SHEEDI · 10-28-2015, 09:39 AM

People are not reading OPs post, he said, his car's power is enough for him, so why would you suggest him Power mods???

OP, save it for repairs, if you cosmetics and if you don't sport pkg, then I would suggest get front splitters for front bumper, paddle shifters with sport wheel or better wheel. carbon fiber side mirror covers.

BayMoWe335 · 10-28-2015, 09:50 AM

Buy some AAPL after another phenomenal quarter.

Nguyenhu0106 · 10-28-2015, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchski

I have a stock looking 2007 Monaco Blue E90 - N54 (335i), with only 39K miles on it.
I added new wheels (2009 coupe styling - 18's)
I added the JB Plus quick install tune to give it about another 25HP.
The cars power is enough for me.

I am interested in spending 1K on mods.. mostly aesthetic. Currently, i am around 320HP (now with the Tune).

Ideas: exhaust/tips/downpipes for sound/look and small added power?

How should i spend it?

to be honest... i would spend the 1000 on maintenance..

over time, if your motor is not maintained you won't be at peak performance.
your 320 figure would be if you are running perfect. so i would think you would want to get some of that back plus better reliability.

with that said, i would spend my money on maintaining the motor..
- spark plugs
- Valve cleaning (walnut cleaning)
- RB PCV valve (its cheap)
- Changing fluids (Oil)
This is a good start and you will start to see your car come alive...

things you would want to save up for..
- Injectors
- WP\thermostat

Memaxndapickel · 10-28-2015, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nguyenhu0106

to be honest... i would spend the 1000 on maintenance..

over time, if your motor is not maintained you won't be at peak performance.
your 320 figure would be if you are running perfect. so i would think you would want to get some of that back plus better reliability.

with that said, i would spend my money on maintaining the motor..
- spark plugs
- Valve cleaning (walnut cleaning)
- RB PCV valve (its cheap)
- Changing fluids (Oil)
This is a good start and you will start to see your car come alive...

things you would want to save up for..
- Injectors
- WP\thermostat

His car has 39k miles, its still very much "alive"

335NJ · 10-28-2015, 12:16 PM

Even though you have the JB+, and are comfortable with the power you have, a JB4 would be a good idea IMO. This way you'll have the ability to datalog and troubleshoot easier, and have room for expansion/support for future mods. Plus, there's constant improvements made through firmware updates to keep everything running safe.

Map 1 is a safe, fairly conservative tune, so you should be keen to that if you're used to the JB+.

Chocolatethunder · 10-28-2015, 12:24 PM

Msport front and rear Bumpers.

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Gizm0 Colonel 428 Rep 2,136 Posts Drives: 08 e92 335i 6mt Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Virginia iTrader: (1)	Window tint, mtech rear bumper, 4" exhaust tips, golf tee mod (free), LUX angel eyes... __________________ JB4 G5 w/ Backend flash - Walbro 450lpfp - VRSF DPs - VRSF 5" stepped IC - DCI - ER CP w/ Tial BOV - 335is clutch
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Miller335 Colonel 291 Rep 2,189 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	You can go FBO E85 status these days for less than $2k. __________________ 2007 E92 335 6MT w/335is clutch FBO MHD E60 Wedge map 49k miles
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335NJ Colonel 533 Rep 2,872 Posts Drives: 2008 335i 6MT E90 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: NJ/Philadelphia Suburbs iTrader: (1)	Even though you have the JB+, and are comfortable with the power you have, a JB4 would be a good idea IMO. This way you'll have the ability to datalog and troubleshoot easier, and have room for expansion/support for future mods. Plus, there's constant improvements made through firmware updates to keep everything running safe. Map 1 is a safe, fairly conservative tune, so you should be keen to that if you're used to the JB+.
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