04 530i needs more power!
01-20-2010, 01:42 PM
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Besides the RPI route (intake and exhaust) is there anything else? Anyone have suggestions besides the floor mats and putting the "M" on the trunk....hahhaa 
01-20-2010, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by god_003' post='1094398' date='Jan 20 2010, 05:56 PM
turbo?
[link]http://www.esstuning.no/default.asp?c=shop&cat=93&subcat=226&subcat2=229&i d=258[/link]
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True! not a bad way to spend 6 to 8 k.......
01-20-2010, 02:15 PM
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well you can have your ecu tuned by rpi if they still offer that service
also you need better tires and forged wheels
that will make a huge difference with the other rpi mods
also you need better tires and forged wheels
that will make a huge difference with the other rpi mods
01-20-2010, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by PraiseTheLowered' post='1094417' date='Jan 20 2010, 06:15 PM
well you can have your ecu tuned by rpi if they still offer that service
also you need better tires and forged wheels
that will make a huge difference with the other rpi mods
also you need better tires and forged wheels
that will make a huge difference with the other rpi mods
01-21-2010, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by gbaty0001' post='1094378' date='Jan 20 2010, 05:42 PM
Besides the RPI route (intake and exhaust) is there anything else? Anyone have suggestions besides the floor mats and putting the "M" on the trunk....hahhaa
01-21-2010, 08:52 PM
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Throw in a low pressure turbo or a supercharger would do the job, but I'd say shorter life span for all other mechanical parts on your car.
Modding a car is not wrong, but if power is all you need, why not purchase a 550i or a M5 when you decide to buy a car? Modding a car will drains up your wallet quicker IMO.
Modding a car is not wrong, but if power is all you need, why not purchase a 550i or a M5 when you decide to buy a car? Modding a car will drains up your wallet quicker IMO.
01-22-2010, 05:24 AM
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Originally Posted by turboawd' post='1095474' date='Jan 22 2010, 01:34 AM
trade in for a 550 or m5
That's the only way to get more power without going through headache of modding.