328xi upgrades

bimclassnotrash · 08-29-2012, 09:50 PM

Hey, first time posting...
I got an 07' 328xi back in may, im the second owner, and the car is bone stock right now. I am thinking of putting some money into it...

My thoughts are headlight upgrade..i have oem lights all the way around..

or performance... dont know too much about performance upgrades on bmws, but do know exhausts work pretty well for hp boosts...

what are your thoughts/ suggestions about cosmetic or performance upgrades?

sorry for being a bimmer new-b but i love the car already

802Bimmer · 08-29-2012, 11:37 PM

Here is what I would recommend based on what I have experienced.

1st: Get some 18" wheels with non Run-flats. XI's are not practical to lower and will look bad with 19's.
2nd: Black Line tail lights. your car will instantly look better.
3rd: Exhaust preferably BMW PE, but the new AA Axel-back would be good to for a more affordable option. An Exhaust will make you appreciate the fact you own a BMW every time you start it up 100%.
4th: BMS PBX. Best Mod for the $. On setting #3 it feels like a sports car! Throttle response is much better, and paired with an exhaust it is a noticeable difference in acceleration.
If you have a 6MT, the very 1st thing I would do is get a ported CDV, or bypass the CDV altogether, shifts will be WAY smother!
Aside from that just make it look how you want and keep it tasteful.

zipstic · 08-30-2012, 09:59 AM

1) Lower it with coils or shock/spring combo
2) Upgrade wheels
3) Exhaust
4) Orange reflector delete
5) Black Grille
6) Blacklines

Congrats on the new car!

BAL278 · 08-30-2012, 10:04 PM

Suspension and wheels/tires should be first.. Those stockers need to go lol

Fozzy · 08-31-2012, 02:03 AM

wheels 18 or 19
lower - mandatory with 19s
tint
orange reflector delete
black grilles
blacklines

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802Bimmer Enlisted Member 0 Rep 36 Posts Drives: 08' 328xi 6mt Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: VT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 328xi [0.00]	Here is what I would recommend based on what I have experienced. 1st: Get some 18" wheels with non Run-flats. XI's are not practical to lower and will look bad with 19's. 2nd: Black Line tail lights. your car will instantly look better. 3rd: Exhaust preferably BMW PE, but the new AA Axel-back would be good to for a more affordable option. An Exhaust will make you appreciate the fact you own a BMW every time you start it up 100%. 4th: BMS PBX. Best Mod for the $. On setting #3 it feels like a sports car! Throttle response is much better, and paired with an exhaust it is a noticeable difference in acceleration. If you have a 6MT, the very 1st thing I would do is get a ported CDV, or bypass the CDV altogether, shifts will be WAY smother! Aside from that just make it look how you want and keep it tasteful.
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zipstic Major 485 Rep 1,188 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 335xi Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335xi Coupe [10.00]	1) Lower it with coils or shock/spring combo 2) Upgrade wheels 3) Exhaust 4) Orange reflector delete 5) Black Grille 6) Blacklines Congrats on the new car! __________________ http://www.ishopwheels.com
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BAL278 Major 48 Rep 1,010 Posts Drives: E92 335xi JB Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North NJ iTrader: (3)	Suspension and wheels/tires should be first.. Those stockers need to go lol __________________ 2008 335xi Jet Black//Coral Red VTT Stage 1+// Procede V5//VRSF DPs//AMS FMIC//KW V1//M3 Sways & Sub Bushings// Alpina AT flash Apex EC-7//Michelin PSS//Dinan CAI
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Fozzy Waaka Waaka 41 Rep 486 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 xdrive & 2015 F15 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Downtown Toronto iTrader: (3)	wheels 18 or 19 lower - mandatory with 19s tint orange reflector delete black grilles blacklines
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