535i performance mods thread
12-07-2010, 02:54 PM
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ok so I gotta 535i 08 with 3ok miles
under warranty
wondering what mods to go for, some say software, intake and exhaust, my worry is the warranty void issue
how about the air intake, what do you guys recommend, what exhaust and what software do you recommend, and why
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under warranty
wondering what mods to go for, some say software, intake and exhaust, my worry is the warranty void issue
how about the air intake, what do you guys recommend, what exhaust and what software do you recommend, and why
thx
12-07-2010, 03:25 PM
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Rpi scoops and rpi exhaust will give u power with voiding your warrenty. U can also get a bms jb3 for the most power but that's a risk you have to be willing to take
12-07-2010, 04:10 PM
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My Ride: alpine white 535 E61
Model Year: 08
Hi, some say if warranty is a big issue dont mod..its kinda issue for me but I do it carefully.. I'd prefer piggybacks jb3/4 and procede are the two most used.. There are flashes available. Please search the forums intakes havd been debated..
I've driven jb3 cars nice improvement..
Now... You ever get down to portland..
https://5series.net/forums/topic/106...5-intercooler/
I've driven jb3 cars nice improvement..
Now... You ever get down to portland..
https://5series.net/forums/topic/106...5-intercooler/
12-07-2010, 04:34 PM
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Hey neighbor. Dinan has software upgrade to boost the turbo which comes along with a "Factory Matching Warranty (4year/50,000 mi)", whatever that means. I'd consider boosting the turbo if I were you.
12-07-2010, 06:15 PM
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I have installed the DCI from Burger Motorsports on my 2010 535 and I luv it. Once you mod the rear hood seal the sound is just awesome. Also installed wheel spacers, and that just gives the car an amazing look and a noticeable handling improvement.
12-07-2010, 06:37 PM
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the op said warrenty is his issues so fmic is out of the question. intakes... like TLO03 said have been debated and the aFe has been dubbed the "hot air intake".
12-07-2010, 06:57 PM
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When I had my 535 I originally had dinan, jb3, & knn intakes. I ended up selling everything for the RPI setup. Save money and time, get the RPI stuff. Pm Nerweezy for the best pricing
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if you are seriously worried about warranty...
as stated above, you can go with Dinan products, as Dinan provides their own warranty (which is a good reason for the "Dinan premium"/cost..it's peace of mind)
however, if you are not installing any bolt on mods..perhaps a less expensive route is to go with some other well known tuner/performance companies, use the money you save from not going with Dinan and invest in a scanner such as a
BT Tool: http://www.burgertuning.com/scanner.html
or
BMS CAN tool: http://burgertuning.com/CAN_reader_tool_for_BMW.html
so you can delete "warranty codes" on your own and remove any mods prior to going in for service....
GL with your decision...
as stated above, you can go with Dinan products, as Dinan provides their own warranty (which is a good reason for the "Dinan premium"/cost..it's peace of mind)
however, if you are not installing any bolt on mods..perhaps a less expensive route is to go with some other well known tuner/performance companies, use the money you save from not going with Dinan and invest in a scanner such as a
BT Tool: http://www.burgertuning.com/scanner.html
or
BMS CAN tool: http://burgertuning.com/CAN_reader_tool_for_BMW.html
so you can delete "warranty codes" on your own and remove any mods prior to going in for service....
GL with your decision...