Is it worth "modding" my 328i?

UnknownSpiritX5 · 07-29-2009, 09:13 PM

I've noticed there aren't many significant mods to the 328i other than a few suspension and brake upgrades. It's quite expensive too, but does it enhance it's performance by the same ratio?

Should I just leave it the way it is (stock) and save money for something more "tweakable" such as a 335i (or something else)?

what do you think?

cn555ic · 07-29-2009, 09:16 PM

If tuning was definitely a thought for you at this point, I would say there is nothing more you can do but enjoy what you have...Selling the car at this point you would take a bath....

UnknownSpiritX5 · 07-29-2009, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cn555ic

If tuning was definitely a thought for you at this point, I would say there is nothing more you can do but enjoy what you have...Selling the car at this point you would take a bath....

Yeah, I was really stuck in the middle. I got the 328i (used with 27k miles) for 26K and my budget was pretty much +3K at max. The 335i's I've seen were way too expensive (even used ones) that went up to 34K+, so I really had no choice.

Also, I wasn't aware of the fact that the 328i pretty much stays the way it is. But then again, I wasn't hungry for power when I was buying it, I just wanted a BMW lol. I guess I'll just stick with it, though it's definitely no regret. I love the 328i.

samchoi604 · 07-29-2009, 09:22 PM

get a 135i!

Kroy · 07-29-2009, 09:23 PM

Asides from minor mods, I would say wait for 335i. 328i is a great sporty daily driver. Especially if you have ZSP. It's fun enough already.

vu · 07-29-2009, 09:37 PM

just do suspension related stuff. it's all the same e9x platform. for example, switch out your stock sus. for m3 sus. thats what i'm gonna be doing soon. i have a 325i. car is paid off, no car payment. do i need 300 plus turbo HP? no, but it be nice to have that on tap.

i mean it's all up to you on whether thats a big deal (HP) or not.. but there's options.

UnknownSpiritX5 · 07-29-2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by vu

just do suspension related stuff. it's all the same e9x platform. for example, switch out your stock sus. for m3 sus. thats what i'm gonna be doing soon. i have a 325i. car is paid off, no car payment. do i need 300 plus turbo HP? no, but it be nice to have that on tap.

i mean it's all up to you on whether thats a big deal (HP) or not.. but there's options.

Which M3 suspensions are you getting? I haven't come across them yet hmm

Karod · 07-29-2009, 09:50 PM

Well I have an '09 328i....and Im about to order some rims and do some exterior modding like rims and the spoiler and just stuff like that.

John 070 · 07-29-2009, 09:50 PM

Today I had a X5 3.0 loaner. It seemed so sluggish that I thought it must have a base motor, the 230/200. Come to find out it was 260. So my thoughts are the motor doesn't seem to have that much, mods aren't needed unless they yield hp or ft. lbs.

vu · 07-29-2009, 09:52 PM

check out these links:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=230234

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=184925

no, i'm not trying to make my car an M3.. i just want something more to add to the joy of driving my car... a nice little treat when i hit some curves you know what i mean?

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Originally Posted by UnknownSpiritX5

Which M3 suspensions are you getting? I haven't come across them yet hmm

Legato2057 · 07-29-2009, 09:55 PM

The only thing you can't modify extensively is the power. You're just not going to get too much more power out of it. You change the exhaust and air filter, but not a whole lot more.

But the 328i-IMHO-is actually a lot of fun as a daily driver and has enough day-to-day power. If that's good enough for you, keep it; if not, don't. But there are tons of cosmetic/brake/suspension/tire and wheels mods you can do to the car.

jopa489 · 07-29-2009, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Legato2057

The only thing you can't modify extensively is the power. You're just not going to get too much more power out of it. You change the exhaust and air filter, but not a whole lot more.

But the 328i-IMHO-is actually a lot of fun as a daily driver and has enough day-to-day power. If that's good enough for you, keep it; if not, don't. But there are tons of cosmetic/brake/suspension/tire and wheels mods you can do to the car.

Agreed.

Craig@SupremePower · 07-30-2009, 01:16 AM

enjoy whatcha got...

tony-tone · 07-30-2009, 01:23 AM

Just throw some cosmetic mods on there

roozie2001 · 07-30-2009, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Craig@SupremePower

enjoy whatcha got...

+1. be thankful u have an awesome car. Cant do much for speed but u can turn the car into a fun track car if u want. or just go for looks. staggered 19s. mtech kit with different front lips, etc. M3 suspension upgrade with kWv2 or 3. so much u can do.

UnknownSpiritX5 · 07-30-2009, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by roozie2001

+1. be thankful u have an awesome car. Cant do much for speed but u can turn the car into a fun track car if u want. or just go for looks. staggered 19s. mtech kit with different front lips, etc. M3 suspension upgrade with kWv2 or 3. so much u can do.

mhmm, i might just turn it into a sexy beast ! As for the M3 suspension, I thought it wasn't reccomnded on non M3 cars? I could be wrong.

ellipsis212 · 07-30-2009, 11:01 AM

yeah, just have fun. the 328i is a boss daily driver. personally i'm gonna get a kia rio so that i can go WOT on every single public road and never worry about a speeding tkt.

NigelFan · 07-30-2009, 11:26 AM

I added a factory Performance exhaust to my E90 325I. $1400 including install. Much better sound, bolder pipes, -9 lbs. in weight, hp? supposedly +5, biggest difference was more responsive throttle when double-clutch downshifting. I am quite pleased. As a factory part, it also carries full BMW warranty.

SV Concepts · 07-30-2009, 02:14 PM

I'd just make it look and sound better and pat myself on the back for doing the earth a favor and driving something a little slower.
When all of us with 335i's are paying 25 cents per mile (gas WILL go up again), you'll have the last laugh

UnknownSpiritX5 · 07-30-2009, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jlevi SW

I'd just make it look and sound better and pat myself on the back for doing the earth a favor and driving something a little slower.
When all of us with 335i's are paying 25 cents per mile (gas WILL go up again), you'll have the last laugh

hahaha, hilarious. speaking of mpg, i always average around 13-15mpg (thats what it says on the car). Is that reading really accurate? I probably should calculate how many miles i can go on a full tank ...

UnknownSpiritX5 · 07-30-2009, 07:41 PM

Btw, i didn't know the 328i had turbo charger? "AT-TURBO CHARGER - 3.0 liter w/turbo"

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...layCatalogid=0

wait, wahts the diff between front and rear ?

iheartsole · 07-30-2009, 08:40 PM

i would think so. enjoy what you have right now. then in the future you will get something better

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UnknownSpiritX5 Drive till Infinity 36 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 07 328i (E90), 2020 X5 40i (G0 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New York City iTrader: (0)	Is it worth "modding" my 328i? I've noticed there aren't many significant mods to the 328i other than a few suspension and brake upgrades. It's quite expensive too, but does it enhance it's performance by the same ratio? Should I just leave it the way it is (stock) and save money for something more "tweakable" such as a 335i (or something else)? what do you think? __________________ Drive till Infinity \| '07 Jet Back 328i \| Sport-LESS ._. \|
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cn555ic 485 Rep 18,331 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: US iTrader: (6)	If tuning was definitely a thought for you at this point, I would say there is nothing more you can do but enjoy what you have...Selling the car at this point you would take a bath....
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samchoi604 Colonel 64 Rep 2,334 Posts Drives: black on black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Burnaby, BC iTrader: (3)	get a 135i!
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Kroy Brigadier General 184 Rep 3,032 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	Asides from minor mods, I would say wait for 335i. 328i is a great sporty daily driver. Especially if you have ZSP. It's fun enough already.
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vu vucorp & sons 15 Rep 140 Posts Drives: 06 325i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: chula vista iTrader: (2)	just do suspension related stuff. it's all the same e9x platform. for example, switch out your stock sus. for m3 sus. thats what i'm gonna be doing soon. i have a 325i. car is paid off, no car payment. do i need 300 plus turbo HP? no, but it be nice to have that on tap. i mean it's all up to you on whether thats a big deal (HP) or not.. but there's options.
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Karod First Lieutenant 35 Rep 377 Posts Drives: 2009 Black 328i Sedan Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ms, Usa iTrader: (0)	Well I have an '09 328i....and Im about to order some rims and do some exterior modding like rims and the spoiler and just stuff like that. __________________
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John 070 Lieutenant General 1750 Rep 14,825 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	Today I had a X5 3.0 loaner. It seemed so sluggish that I thought it must have a base motor, the 230/200. Come to find out it was 260. So my thoughts are the motor doesn't seem to have that much, mods aren't needed unless they yield hp or ft. lbs.
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Legato2057 First Lieutenant 15 Rep 394 Posts Drives: 2008 monaco blue e90 335i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	The only thing you can't modify extensively is the power. You're just not going to get too much more power out of it. You change the exhaust and air filter, but not a whole lot more. But the 328i-IMHO-is actually a lot of fun as a daily driver and has enough day-to-day power. If that's good enough for you, keep it; if not, don't. But there are tons of cosmetic/brake/suspension/tire and wheels mods you can do to the car. __________________ 2008 Monaco Blue/Tan interior 335i sedan. Mods: AFE intake w/ scoops, AFE Exhaust, ER FMIC, Koni FSD/Eibcach Pro-Kit, Breyton Race GTS wheels w/ Continental ExtremeContact DW tires, Cusco OS strut bar. BavAuto Black/Beige seat covers w/ black floor mats, M3 rep trunk lip, eBay front splitters.
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ellipsis212 Colonel 1679 Rep 2,194 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: RVA iTrader: (5) Garage List 2018 BMW M3 [0.00]	yeah, just have fun. the 328i is a boss daily driver. personally i'm gonna get a kia rio so that i can go WOT on every single public road and never worry about a speeding tkt.
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NigelFan Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 325i, sport, 6 spd. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (0)	Exhaust for 328 I added a factory Performance exhaust to my E90 325I. $1400 including install. Much better sound, bolder pipes, -9 lbs. in weight, hp? supposedly +5, biggest difference was more responsive throttle when double-clutch downshifting. I am quite pleased. As a factory part, it also carries full BMW warranty.
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UnknownSpiritX5 Drive till Infinity 36 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 07 328i (E90), 2020 X5 40i (G0 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New York City iTrader: (0)	Btw, i didn't know the 328i had turbo charger? "AT-TURBO CHARGER - 3.0 liter w/turbo" http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...layCatalogid=0 wait, wahts the diff between front and rear ? __________________ Drive till Infinity \| '07 Jet Back 328i \| Sport-LESS ._. \|
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iheartsole Brigadier General 85 Rep 4,928 Posts Drives: 08 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (2)	i would think so. enjoy what you have right now. then in the future you will get something better
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