My first bmw.... mod recommendations needed
04-01-2009, 06:34 PM
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Hi guys, I picked up a '08 Platinum Bronze 528i in Dec. It was my first BMW and let me say that I now understand the "Ultimate Driving Machine" slogan. It's leased so I wanted to get inputs on mods that won't get me in trouble. I have already tinted the windows, and I have purchased m166's from a friend who has an M5 to replace the stock 17's. Tires and spacers will be here in 2 days!! I know that performance upgrades are limited, but what do you guys recommend?? i have a friend that has a state of the art shop that specializes in the Euro cars so I can go to him for things like exhaust upgrades, etc.. So what do you guys recommend?
After this lease is up I want a 535i or the equivalent!
Thanks!
After this lease is up I want a 535i or the equivalent!
Thanks!
04-01-2009, 06:40 PM
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04-01-2009, 06:53 PM
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My Ride: 2008 528i: Alpine White/Creme Dakota Leather/Bamboo Anthracite Wood Trim; Premium pkg, Ipod USB (6FL), Xenons, sunroof, Eibach pro-kit 1.2" drop all around, limo tint all around. LED license plate festoons.
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Originally Posted by jjsigpi' post='833623' date='Apr 1 2009, 10:40 PM
But check out my mods. You can pretty much do what I did and also get rims, and a nice lookin MTec body kit.
good luck dude
04-01-2009, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by pdawg74' post='833620' date='Apr 1 2009, 07:34 PM
Hi guys, I picked up a '08 Platinum Bronze 528i in Dec. It was my first BMW and let me say that I now understand the "Ultimate Driving Machine" slogan. It's leased so I wanted to get inputs on mods that won't get me in trouble. I have already tinted the windows, and I have purchased m166's from a friend who has an M5 to replace the stock 17's. Tires and spacers will be here in 2 days!! I know that performance upgrades are limited, but what do you guys recommend?? i have a friend that has a state of the art shop that specializes in the Euro cars so I can go to him for things like exhaust upgrades, etc.. So what do you guys recommend?
After this lease is up I want a 535i or the equivalent!
Thanks!
After this lease is up I want a 535i or the equivalent!
Thanks!
(in stock!) Lower it with either H&R or Eibach springs or KW Coilovers.
04-01-2009, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Trinity Autosport' post='833641' date='Apr 1 2009, 10:00 PM
Congrats on the new ride! Get the RPI scoop (in stock!) Lower it with either H&R or Eibach springs or KW Coilovers.
(in stock!) Lower it with either H&R or Eibach springs or KW Coilovers.
04-01-2009, 11:12 PM
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Congrats on the car and enjoy the forums!! Oh yeah, and +1 on the Sprint Booster! 
04-01-2009, 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by dsm' post='833753' date='Apr 1 2009, 07:17 PM
yes the Rpi scoop+BMC filter is indeed a very good option