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Help me choose my next mod!
04-14-2010, 08:47 AM
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So I've decide it's time to begin modding. I'm kind of on a budget... so these are the mods I have in mind. If you recommend anything else, please lemme know, thanks!
04-14-2010, 08:53 AM
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Most of what you have listed in performance oriented (good thing for us I6 owners). In that case, best bang for your buck? RPI scoop, K&N filter, and RPI exhaust. Proven performance gains and all together come in under your budget (Trinity has RPI sxhaust for $699 and RPI scoops and filters for $189 I think, install won;t be that much). That's what got my vote. I wouldn't do that suspension mod, because you really are better off getting coils. The Lumma rep front from Trinity is also possible - just doesn't look right without the sides, which puts it outside the budget (including install and paint). Good luck 
Oh and look for 4A motors on eBay, I got my roof and trunk spoilers from them fairly cheaply - $180 painted/shipped and paint and fitment were as good as I could have ever dreamt it would be.
Oh and look for 4A motors on eBay, I got my roof and trunk spoilers from them fairly cheaply - $180 painted/shipped and paint and fitment were as good as I could have ever dreamt it would be.
04-14-2010, 09:43 AM
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Most of what you have listed in performance oriented (good thing for us I6 owners). In that case, best bang for your buck? RPI scoop, K&N filter, and RPI exhaust. Proven performance gains and all together come in under your budget (Trinity has RPI sxhaust for $699 and RPI scoops and filters for $189 I think, install won;t be that much). That's what got my vote. I wouldn't do that suspension mod, because you really are better off getting coils. The Lumma rep front from Trinity is also possible - just doesn't look right without the sides, which puts it outside the budget (including install and paint). Good luck
Oh and look for 4A motors on eBay, I got my roof and trunk spoilers from them fairly cheaply - $180 painted/shipped and paint and fitment were as good as I could have ever dreamt it would be.
Oh and look for 4A motors on eBay, I got my roof and trunk spoilers from them fairly cheaply - $180 painted/shipped and paint and fitment were as good as I could have ever dreamt it would be.
04-14-2010, 09:57 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
Retired Rides - 1989 325i convertible, 1995 M3, 2002 X5, 2005 545i, 2008 X5 (Lemon)
RPI FTW! 
04-14-2010, 10:19 AM
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Thanks for the input so far. Pjinca, I have to agree with you on the coilovers and bumper. I guess I'll just need to save up for those and get them a little later 
As for exhaust, I'm still split between the two...
As for exhaust, I'm still split between the two...
04-14-2010, 10:23 AM
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can't beat that, like Dave said "RPI FTW!!!!!"
04-14-2010, 11:42 AM
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Most of what you have listed in performance oriented (good thing for us I6 owners). In that case, best bang for your buck? RPI scoop, K&N filter, and RPI exhaust. Proven performance gains and all together come in under your budget (Trinity has RPI sxhaust for $699 and RPI scoops and filters for $189 I think, install won;t be that much). That's what got my vote. I wouldn't do that suspension mod, because you really are better off getting coils. The Lumma rep front from Trinity is also possible - just doesn't look right without the sides, which puts it outside the budget (including install and paint). Good luck
Oh and look for 4A motors on eBay, I got my roof and trunk spoilers from them fairly cheaply - $180 painted/shipped and paint and fitment were as good as I could have ever dreamt it would be.
Oh and look for 4A motors on eBay, I got my roof and trunk spoilers from them fairly cheaply - $180 painted/shipped and paint and fitment were as good as I could have ever dreamt it would be.
04-29-2010, 08:30 AM
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RPi axle back exhaust, RPi scoop, and BMC filter now installed 
I'll post later on with more details/pics.
I'll post later on with more details/pics.
04-29-2010, 08:56 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
Retired Rides - 1989 325i convertible, 1995 M3, 2002 X5, 2005 545i, 2008 X5 (Lemon)
