my new baby

d8rknight · 01-29-2011, 09:55 PM

After picking her up today, i had to give the new car her 1st bath. I must say after 100mi of driving, this had been the best car i've owned. 2007 BMW 328i 6MT 42kmi w/Sports Package

Sparkling Grey Metallic is sexy btw

more pics to come... now to start ordering parts!

d8rknight · 01-29-2011, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by d8rknight

After picking her up today, i had to give the new car her 1st bath. I must say after 100mi of driving, this had been the best car i've owned. 2007 BMW 328i 6MT 42kmi w/Sports Package

Sparkling Grey Metallic is sexy btw

more pics to come... now to start ordering parts!

*note the car was not washed there lol.. had to vacuum*

O HELLA BMW · 01-29-2011, 10:04 PM

very nice!
happy modding

Bimmer This · 01-29-2011, 11:25 PM

Congrats! So did they end up giving you a good deal?

richpike · 01-29-2011, 11:26 PM

Looks like you came away happy from Red Noland - great looking car! Glad it worked out OK.

-Rich

The Whale · 01-30-2011, 12:14 AM

looks just like mine! hope you enjoy it!

forza1976 · 01-30-2011, 12:22 AM

I've always loved those wheels! Cool car

Bimmer This · 01-30-2011, 01:02 AM

Sparkling Graphite FTW!!

Dackz · 01-30-2011, 01:58 AM

Looks sharp!!

First mod suggetsion.....amber reflector delete to body color

Mile High M3 · 01-30-2011, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by d8rknight

After picking her up today, i had to give the new car her 1st bath. I must say after 100mi of driving, this had been the best car i've owned. 2007 BMW 328i 6MT 42kmi w/Sports Package

Sparkling Grey Metallic is sexy btw

more pics to come... now to start ordering parts!

You going to Mfest this year?

AlpineSwift · 01-30-2011, 03:23 AM

AA tune, MMW Headers, K&N Drop In unless you want my afe stage 2 intake (apparently works well with the AA tune), and 3 stage intake manifold are all really good mods for the 328 for power. Don't waste your time with the BMS powerbox.

richpike · 01-30-2011, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by AlpineSwift

Don't waste your time with the BMS powerbox.

Why would you say that? I have the BMS power box and have been extremely happy. It appears to offer similar gains, is more flexible, and half the price. Is there something extra I'm missing on the AA tune?

-Rich

d8rknight · 01-30-2011, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer This

Congrats! So did they end up giving you a good deal?

yep,19200 for the car with rear brake job on WED... however taxs killed me.

but im happy... the car makes for a very spirited drive.. its gonna be hard to get back in the Honda smh

d8rknight · 01-30-2011, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by richpike

Looks like you came away happy from Red Noland - great looking car! Glad it worked out OK.

-Rich

preciate!

d8rknight · 01-30-2011, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Dackz

Looks sharp!!

First mod suggetsion.....amber reflector delete to body color

on order!

thanks everyone.. is it me or does your 328 sit really low... i was looking at eibach springs & dampers before i purchased the car, however a drop would put the wheel will ONTOP of the tire i think... ??

if where will mfest be? if its on the left coast.. i should be there... moving to LA in may

thanks for the mod suggestions.. *now researching*

skinnycow · 01-30-2011, 12:15 PM

congrats on your new car :]

16M4 · 01-30-2011, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by d8rknight

on order!

thanks everyone.. is it me or does your 328 sit really low... i was looking at eibach springs & dampers before i purchased the car, however a drop would put the wheel will ONTOP of the tire i think... ??

if where will mfest be? if its on the left coast.. i should be there... moving to LA in may

thanks for the mod suggestions.. *now researching*

He doesn't have a 328

forza1976 · 01-30-2011, 12:26 PM

mfest is in April so it will be before you head out to California and it's held in Vegas. There is a thread that details out the information in our section.

AlpineSwift · 01-30-2011, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by richpike

Why would you say that? I have the BMS power box and have been extremely happy. It appears to offer similar gains, is more flexible, and half the price. Is there something extra I'm missing on the AA tune?

-Rich

The gains are non existent on the dyno. AA's tune is worth 30+hp and makes the overall driving feel of the car much more responsive and snappy. It's worth the money and is a true tune, not a piggy back.

richpike · 01-30-2011, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by AlpineSwift

The gains are non existent on the dyno. AA's tune is worth 30+hp and makes the overall driving feel of the car much more responsive and snappy. It's worth the money and is a true tune, not a piggy back.

On a normally aspirated car? That is impressive. Does it raise the redline?

I looked for a dyno on AA's and didn't see one, but they claim 15 - close to BMS where they do post dynos.

Don't get me wrong, I know AA makes good stuff, but I'd want to see a dyno with an A/F readout too, to make sure it doesn't run the car dangerously lean (another benefit of the BMS is it doesn't make the car run lean).

-Rich

d8rknight · 01-30-2011, 04:30 PM

i a few shots i took today

forza1976 · 01-30-2011, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by AlpineSwift

The gains are non existent on the dyno. AA's tune is worth 30+hp and makes the overall driving feel of the car much more responsive and snappy. It's worth the money and is a true tune, not a piggy back.

So if the AA tune truely gives a 30hp gain I will eat my shoes. I don't believe that guys thread one bit, I'd love to see that gain however. That would be one epic tune. No offense, but don't kid yourself.

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