Finally a Proud BMW Owner

ttam · 04-08-2011, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by iBMW05

I haven't decided if I am going to mod my car at all. I was thinking about buying a tuner, but I am slightly worried about warranty and reliability issues. Any input on this?

Also, can anyone suggest a good radar detector?

You can go 2 routes when you first begin.

Performance or for looks.

Looks:
Wheels, springs/coilovers, aero lip, side skirts, m-tech rear bumper

Performance:
I dont know much about the 335.. others can chime in.

Radar: v1

m3pare · 04-08-2011, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by iBMW05

Also, any suggestions on tint? How dark should I do the back windows?

I recommend the Huper Optik ceramic film. It pays for itself in the long run.

As for darkness, ~35% is popular for non-ceramic films if you want to go that route. Huper offers a 60% photochromatic film which darkens slightly in direct sunlight to around 50%. Clean, classy, almost OEM look, and helps a ton with keeping the heat out compared to regular films.

As for a radar, a V1 is sufficient. I use one personally. But if you like to spend, I'd recommend getting the passport 9500ci with laser shifters from escort. Best system out there, hands down, and still legal.

iBMW05 · 04-08-2011, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DoPedUpM3

Nice buddy, looks great. What car you come from?

Traded in a 2003 Mazda6, but I also own a 1966 Mustang. Can't use it as a daily driver though--too unreliable.

iBMW05 · 04-08-2011, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CasperSYTFU

You in norcal or socal? Congrats on the car and being debt free. Just like myself. big accomplishment. Just tune it. Pull out the tune before dealership visits and you're golden.

Radar: Valentine 1, or Solo S2 if you want wireless

Tint: 40% Charcoal based tint (looks more like 30%... have it all around on mine)

congrats again

How is the Solo S2 compared to the V1? It seems like everyone swears by the V1, but I do like the wireless aspect of the S2.

spdy330 · 04-08-2011, 08:11 PM

V1 for the radar. I just bought a second one today since I have a few cars.

Like everyone else said congrats!!!!

iBMW05 · 04-08-2011, 08:20 PM

I think I'm just gonna go for a tune and a tint. Just need to figure out what to do for the tune. I was thinking Cobb.

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iBMW05 Enlisted Member 4 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UNITED STATES iTrader: (0)	I think I'm just gonna go for a tune and a tint. Just need to figure out what to do for the tune. I was thinking Cobb.
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