i need opinion on Exhaust and Intake

Dark335Xi · 05-15-2011, 06:32 PM

hi all,

im 28 years old from Montreal.

First i would like to apoligize for my poor english, We speak french in here.

i just got my new bimmer today 335xi 2007 Sport/Premium

my first bimmer was a E46 325i executive package with no mods, so im really new to mod on bimmers

The mods that i am planning for this summer are =

- INJEN SHORT RAM AIR INTAKE ( the one with dual filters ) 450$

- HKS STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST SYSTEM 799$

- JB+ 199$

- Coilovers - not decided yet, want suggestions ( i had h&r sport coilovers on an A6 2.7t) i dont know what better for the 335xi ( budget of max. 1200$ )

Now i dont know where to start first?

im thinking

intake,exhaust,jb,coilovers?

and are the prices okay?

i really need to know if im on the right directions...

Thanks for helping me to sort this out

Cheers!

tomtom11 · 05-15-2011, 06:38 PM

your list looks good, good luck

bigdaddycane · 05-15-2011, 06:38 PM

Go with the tune first and get a JB4, Procede or Cobb AP. Skip the JB+ as it is outdated and does not give as much HP as the others I listed.

I believe the HKS exhaust is about $1600 for the full exhaust, but it makes the most power out of all the bolt on exhaust systems.

You can wait on the intake until you have more mods as I believe the dual cone intakes can suck a lot of hot air and are a trade off at best.

Main thing to do is really learn the car's power, braking and handling FIRST, then looking doing mods in an educated manor. My .02$

Mr. Nice · 05-15-2011, 06:54 PM

I'd skip the intake or just go with a DCI, no need to spend $450. Forget the JB+ and pick something else. The ones mentioned above are a good start, there is tons of info on tunes, do your research and pick what's best for you. I'd also say skip the exhaust and just get a good set of downpipes, will enhance the sound and provide way more power than the HKS would. Seems like with your budget the KW v1s would be your best bet for coilovers unless you can find some used v2s or bilsteins.

bigdaddycane · 05-15-2011, 06:58 PM

^ good advice....

the one thing I left out....nothing wrong going with slightly used parts.....I have purchased some really good mods for my 335 off this forum (slightly used).

Penn999 · 05-15-2011, 07:13 PM

Like they said, save your $$ and get the dual cone intakes. IF you want to spend the money and get a true cold air intake I would get the Stett CAI. I would go with the Procede or Cobb for the tune. Exhaust is really all the same power, its really up to your ear to decide which one you like. If i could do it all over I would get downpipes b4 I got exhaust. There are a lot bigger gains to be had with the downpipes vs. exhaust. You will also save some money and get a nice throaty exhaust note with catless AR(there is no substitute) downpipes and the stock exhaust. I would love to have a fresh start at this, I would have saved A TON of $$. Ive had multiple intakes, exhausts, and tunes..

boom · 05-15-2011, 07:27 PM

Cobb AP, fmic, downpipes, done with power.

Springs and koni FSDs for suspension unless your serious about the track.

AhmEd_B_Stylin · 05-15-2011, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark335Xi

hi all,

im 28 years old from Montreal.

First i would like to apoligize for my poor english, We speak french in here.

i just got my new bimmer today 335xi 2007 Sport/Premium

my first bimmer was a E46 325i executive package with no mods, so im really new to mod on bimmers

The mods that i am planning for this summer are =

- INJEN SHORT RAM AIR INTAKE ( the one with dual filters ) 450$

- HKS STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST SYSTEM 799$

- JB+ 199$

- Coilovers - not decided yet, want suggestions ( i had h&r sport coilovers on an A6 2.7t) i dont know what better for the 335xi ( budget of max. 1200$ )

Now i dont know where to start first?

im thinking

intake,exhaust,jb,coilovers?

and are the prices okay?

i really need to know if im on the right directions...

Thanks for helping me to sort this out

Cheers!

Where did you find hks for 799 ?

Penn999 · 05-15-2011, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AhmEd_B_Stylin

Where did you find hks for 799 ?

Thats obviously a mistake.

Dark335Xi · 05-15-2011, 09:01 PM

Thanks guys for all your opinions i think i will start with jb3 or 4 if i can find them used or buy a new one. Cobb seems too complicated for a beginner like me and out of budget..

i will definitly buy the HKS Exhaust since i found it so cheap

Quote:

Originally Posted by Penn999

Thats obviously a mistake.

no its not a mistake, i found one used 2 months only. the guy paid 1700$ and got the invoice from **********

Express · 05-15-2011, 09:03 PM

KW V2

Penn999 · 05-15-2011, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark335Xi

Thanks guys for all your opinions i think i will start with jb3 or 4 if i can find them used or buy a new one. Cobb seems too complicated for a beginner like me and out of budget..

i will definitly buy the HKS Exhaust since i found it so cheap

no its not a mistake, i found one used 2 months only. the guy paid 1700$ and got the invoice from **********

everyone here thought you meant new...you can find very good deals on used parts. Thats why we were confused..

Dark335Xi · 05-15-2011, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by express705

KW V2

you think is will look nice with these wheels?

Express · 05-15-2011, 09:08 PM

yes.. heres a picture of my car on KW V2

Dark335Xi · 05-15-2011, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Penn999

everyone here thought you meant new...you can find very good deals on used parts. Thats why we were confused..

yeah the price for the exhaust was for a used one even the jb+ for 199 is for a used one but i wont buy it.. and the intake was new at 450 but i find it too expensive

Dark335Xi · 05-15-2011, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by express705

yes.. heres a picture of my car on KW V2

WOW SICK!

how much you paid for your coilovers? and what about confort? stiffness? Camber? Tire wear?

Express · 05-15-2011, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark335Xi

WOW SICK!

how much you paid for your coilovers? and what about confort? stiffness? Camber? Tire wear?

i cant tell you what i paid since i got them through my old job.

the ride of my car is harsh because thats how i like it. its very stiff. no body roll.

-2.8 in the back. tire wear is eh, but you pay to play right?

CPWINCH · 05-15-2011, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark335Xi

Thanks guys for all your opinions i think i will start with jb3 or 4 if i can find them used or buy a new one. Cobb seems too complicated for a beginner like me and out of budget..

i will definitly buy the HKS Exhaust since i found it so cheap

no its not a mistake, i found one used 2 months only. the guy paid 1700$ and got the invoice from **********

cobb is easier than a jb4

pitt03 · 05-15-2011, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPWINCH

cobb is easier than a jb4

+1. Took ten minutes for the Cobb to install for me. I watched a movie on my laptop while the COBB AP did its thing.

tunachris · 05-15-2011, 10:57 PM

Did a BMW Perf. Exhaust first, only cause the car is still under warranty. Got a JB3 and DCI at the same time. Next I put on a set of KW Series 1, only cause I won't be tracking the car and don't need to adjust the coilovers. Very happy with the set up.

Zeph · 05-15-2011, 11:08 PM

Cobb is way easier than really any other tune, you don't even use tools or pop your hood lol...

I agree with some, get Cobb AP, a good FMIC, some 3" catless downpipes, and maybe a drop-in filter (like Macht Schnell). I actually got the stage 1 intake which included scoops... can't hurt. I wouldn't trust the stock diverters to last long with the extra boost though, so I would upgrade that (forge DV's or Synapse/Tial BOV kit).

KW V1 and some good tires. Really, car is good to go at that point.

You will get CEL (check engine light) until the Cobb Stage 2 is out because of the catless DP's, but who cares and it causes no performance issue/s.

Welcome

Zeph · 05-15-2011, 11:09 PM

well, could be some small issues with Cobb on 2007 but that is temporary...

05-15-2011, 06:32 PM	#1
Dark335Xi Enlisted Member 0 Rep 32 Posts Drives: BMW 335XI SEDAN Join Date: May 2011 Location: Montreal, Qc iTrader: (0)	i need opinion on Exhaust and Intake hi all, im 28 years old from Montreal. First i would like to apoligize for my poor english, We speak french in here. i just got my new bimmer today 335xi 2007 Sport/Premium my first bimmer was a E46 325i executive package with no mods, so im really new to mod on bimmers The mods that i am planning for this summer are = - INJEN SHORT RAM AIR INTAKE ( the one with dual filters ) 450$ - HKS STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST SYSTEM 799$ - JB+ 199$ - Coilovers - not decided yet, want suggestions ( i had h&r sport coilovers on an A6 2.7t) i dont know what better for the 335xi ( budget of max. 1200$ ) Now i dont know where to start first? im thinking intake,exhaust,jb,coilovers? and are the prices okay? i really need to know if im on the right directions... Thanks for helping me to sort this out Cheers!
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tomtom11 Captain 90 Rep 703 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Earth iTrader: (1)	your list looks good, good luck
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bigdaddycane I even mod my cereal 268 Rep 3,481 Posts Drives: 11 ZCP DCT M3 14 328d 21 GT4 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northern Va iTrader: (53) Garage List 2021 Porsche GT4 [0.00] 2014 BMW 328d Xdriv ... [0.00] 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	Go with the tune first and get a JB4, Procede or Cobb AP. Skip the JB+ as it is outdated and does not give as much HP as the others I listed. I believe the HKS exhaust is about $1600 for the full exhaust, but it makes the most power out of all the bolt on exhaust systems. You can wait on the intake until you have more mods as I believe the dual cone intakes can suck a lot of hot air and are a trade off at best. Main thing to do is really learn the car's power, braking and handling FIRST, then looking doing mods in an educated manor. My .02$ __________________ 2011 Mineral White M3 ZCP - Opticoat, Ventureshield, some CF, B&B exhaust, AFE Intake Vorsteiner VFF 101s Ohlins 2014 Mineral White 328d Xdrive Wagon - Opticoat, Ventureshield, B8s, H&R, Apex SM-10s Hawk Pads 2021 718 Cayman GT4 - Fire extinguiser, Neodyme GT3 Wheel Color
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Penn999 Lieutenant Colonel 52 Rep 1,661 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: May 2010 Location: VA iTrader: (3)	Like they said, save your $$ and get the dual cone intakes. IF you want to spend the money and get a true cold air intake I would get the Stett CAI. I would go with the Procede or Cobb for the tune. Exhaust is really all the same power, its really up to your ear to decide which one you like. If i could do it all over I would get downpipes b4 I got exhaust. There are a lot bigger gains to be had with the downpipes vs. exhaust. You will also save some money and get a nice throaty exhaust note with catless AR(there is no substitute) downpipes and the stock exhaust. I would love to have a fresh start at this, I would have saved A TON of $$. Ive had multiple intakes, exhausts, and tunes.. __________________ 07' MT, Quaife LSD, BMW Performance LED Steering Wheel, HPF FMIC, AA BOV, HPF Exhaust, DCI, Procede V5, AR Stage 1 oil cooler, AR OCC, AR CL DP's, Vishnu Meth Kit, UUC SSK+DSSR, UUC Shift knob, (19 inch)VMR V715's/Yokohama Advan AD08's, Hartge Pedals and Floor Mats. Awaiting Install: M3 Rear Subframe Bushings, Full M3 suspension bits, AST 4100's, DSS axles. Future plans: Vishnu Single turbo kit
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tunachris First Lieutenant 17 Rep 363 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Azusa, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 E92 [0.00]	Did a BMW Perf. Exhaust first, only cause the car is still under warranty. Got a JB3 and DCI at the same time. Next I put on a set of KW Series 1, only cause I won't be tracking the car and don't need to adjust the coilovers. Very happy with the set up.
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Zeph Major 29 Rep 1,410 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i 6MT SGM CR/BD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southeast USA iTrader: (0)	Cobb is way easier than really any other tune, you don't even use tools or pop your hood lol... I agree with some, get Cobb AP, a good FMIC, some 3" catless downpipes, and maybe a drop-in filter (like Macht Schnell). I actually got the stage 1 intake which included scoops... can't hurt. I wouldn't trust the stock diverters to last long with the extra boost though, so I would upgrade that (forge DV's or Synapse/Tial BOV kit). KW V1 and some good tires. Really, car is good to go at that point. You will get CEL (check engine light) until the Cobb Stage 2 is out because of the catless DP's, but who cares and it causes no performance issue/s. Welcome
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Zeph Major 29 Rep 1,410 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i 6MT SGM CR/BD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southeast USA iTrader: (0)	well, could be some small issues with Cobb on 2007 but that is temporary...
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