BMW 328i Mods

Rabia · 05-12-2011, 08:19 AM

I just purchased a 2011 328i and I am trying to see if there are any mods available for this car yet or any recommended things to upgrade. Any advice would be great!

mlifxs · 05-14-2011, 08:44 AM

i own an '07.
I ditched the run-flats as soon as I needed new tires, 2 years ago. You will save money and reduce the weight of your car by 20-30 lbs, depending on what you replace it with.
I added a KN drop in filter. Not sure about any horsepower gain but the car definitely is more responsive.
From reading this website, I'm seriously considering Active Autowerke software, thinking it will be the most cost effective performance mod.
After that, maybe d-force ltw5 rims to save more weight.

enjoy your new car!

mlifxs · 05-14-2011, 08:45 AM

...I would add that the active autowerke software may not be a good idea for you because of warranty issues...sorry about that... mine's out of warranty now.

CJ421 · 05-14-2011, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Rabia

I just purchased a 2011 328i and I am trying to see if there are any mods available for this car yet or any recommended things to upgrade. Any advice would be great!

Sedan/Coupe/Vert? What options?

Congrats on the car.

These mods pretty much go well with any E9x:
-Blacklines
-Tint all around
-M3 lip spoiler
-Drop
-Upgraded wheels
-Angel eyes
-Rear wheel spacers

I have done tint and M3 spoiler on my car, it has improved the looks. I already have angel eyes and upgraded wheels. Not planning on a drop anytime soon.

tscdennab · 05-14-2011, 09:14 AM

BMS PowerBox comes to mind. You will gain 10-15hp and you can uninstall it before a dealer visit.

At least a K&N filter would be beneficial.

If you have the money, you can upgrade your intake to a BMW Performance Intake (the euro version is better) and the BMW Performance Exhaust. Soild mods with no warranty concerns.

PepE92M3 · 05-14-2011, 10:36 AM

I installed BMW Performance Exhaust & had it tinted and just to please the wife....I said to her Mods is done..... "FOR NOW" ....heheheh.

gindajatt1 · 05-14-2011, 10:46 AM

De-badge and Re-badge with ///M3 on it and you will gain about 150 hp instantly! Best mod ever!

gecko213 · 05-14-2011, 03:41 PM

Can anyone recommend me a good quality m3 lip spoiler?
Where and how much, painted??
Thanks

atown88 · 05-14-2011, 08:56 PM

Blacklines aren't for you though, since you're a 2011. You're lucky enough to have those aggressive looking LCI tails. But congrats on the car!

ryan970 · 05-14-2011, 09:04 PM

get rid of Run flats. i would go all cosmetics, theres really no power your can get with a 328i

CJ421 · 05-14-2011, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by gecko213

Can anyone recommend me a good quality m3 lip spoiler?
Where and how much, painted??
Thanks

Contact JBSpeed here. $160 shipped to U.S. (not sure about Germany) ... good stuff. Painted, with 3M adhesive ready to go.

BMCoupe_782 · 05-14-2011, 11:23 PM

ditch the runflats, swap the wheels, get some tint, and a front lip and painted reflectors is a must! Upgrade the Angels if you can. Performance wise, just go with the BMW Performance Exhaust. It really does sound sweet.

janedane · 05-15-2011, 05:01 PM

I'm picking up my 328 in a few weeks, I think the first mods will be wheels.

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mlifxs Diamond Geezer 212 Rep 2,385 Posts Drives: Jet Black 2007 328i Saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (6) Garage List 2016 VW Golf Sportw ... [10.00]	i own an '07. I ditched the run-flats as soon as I needed new tires, 2 years ago. You will save money and reduce the weight of your car by 20-30 lbs, depending on what you replace it with. I added a KN drop in filter. Not sure about any horsepower gain but the car definitely is more responsive. From reading this website, I'm seriously considering Active Autowerke software, thinking it will be the most cost effective performance mod. After that, maybe d-force ltw5 rims to save more weight. enjoy your new car!
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mlifxs Diamond Geezer 212 Rep 2,385 Posts Drives: Jet Black 2007 328i Saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (6) Garage List 2016 VW Golf Sportw ... [10.00]	...I would add that the active autowerke software may not be a good idea for you because of warranty issues...sorry about that... mine's out of warranty now.
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tscdennab Banned 153 Rep 1,809 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Europe iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW [6.24]	BMS PowerBox comes to mind. You will gain 10-15hp and you can uninstall it before a dealer visit. At least a K&N filter would be beneficial. If you have the money, you can upgrade your intake to a BMW Performance Intake (the euro version is better) and the BMW Performance Exhaust. Soild mods with no warranty concerns.
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PepE92M3 Captain 46 Rep 676 Posts Drives: 12 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: True North iTrader: (1)	I installed BMW Performance Exhaust & had it tinted and just to please the wife....I said to her Mods is done..... "FOR NOW" ....heheheh. __________________ 12 E92 M3 Competition package, lights package, navigation system professional, exterior mirror package, dct Retired: 12 E82 135i, 11 E88 128i, 05 E46 M3, 07 E92 328i, 07 X3 3.0is, 88 E30 325i, 84 E30 318i
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gindajatt1 Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 276 Posts Drives: Like a criminal! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	De-badge and Re-badge with ///M3 on it and you will gain about 150 hp instantly! Best mod ever!
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gecko213 Private 7 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 Space Gray 6mt Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	Can anyone recommend me a good quality m3 lip spoiler? Where and how much, painted?? Thanks
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atown88 Major 46 Rep 1,487 Posts Drives: e90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Auburn iTrader: (0)	Blacklines aren't for you though, since you're a 2011. You're lucky enough to have those aggressive looking LCI tails. But congrats on the car!
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ryan970 Major 164 Rep 1,304 Posts Drives: Tiag 328i,DGM F10 550 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	get rid of Run flats. i would go all cosmetics, theres really no power your can get with a 328i __________________ 08 TIAG 328i 13 DGM 550 x drive
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BMCoupe_782 Bavarian Fever 34 Rep 1,108 Posts Drives: 08' e92 328xi TiAg Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Queens, NY / North NJ iTrader: (4)	ditch the runflats, swap the wheels, get some tint, and a front lip and painted reflectors is a must! Upgrade the Angels if you can. Performance wise, just go with the BMW Performance Exhaust. It really does sound sweet. __________________ \| ESS n52 Tune \| BMW Performance Intake/Exhaust \| LUX H8 v3 AE \| GP Thunder 8500K fogs/corners \| LED: signals/interior \| V1 hardwired \| debadge \| AC pedals \| Performance shift knob/boot \| CF e-brake \| Aero lip \| m3 side skirts/spoiler \| MB kidneys \| Strut brace \| Painted reflectors \| Painted Calipers/Hubs \| 35% 3M tint \| Smoked tails \| CF Roundels \| 19" Miro 942 \| Conti DWS \| H&R Springs for xi \| Bilstein Shocks\| Nxt: Alpine Subs/Amps
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janedane New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2011 328 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I'm picking up my 328 in a few weeks, I think the first mods will be wheels.
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