[St3vi3wond3r]

This is my 3rd bmw. I started with a 2008 328xi then moved to a 2010 528i (horrible decision) and now last august i purchased a 2011 535i.
Current Mods:
M Performance exhaust
Jb4 Stage 2
BMS Intake
ER Charge Pipe
ER Catless Downpipe
Flex Fuel Wires
Turner edition p3 vent gauge
Gloss black performance grill
Painted calipers gloss black
Vinyl wrapped side reflector lights
Vinyl wrapped chrome on door handles
Smoked front reflectors
Vinyl wrapped rear deflectors
M performance style rear spoiler
Painted lower diffuser gloss black
3d style front lip
Vehicle coded.
Vinyl wrapped roof
Vinyl wrapped hood
Purchased Niche Targa 20 inch wheels with Hankook Evo tires

Future mods:
Some sort of springs maybe AC
Pure stage 1 turbo upgrade

What do you guys think my next step should be? Just looking for some ideas! All the help is appreciated!!!






here is a clip of how it sounds with er cat less down pipes

[lsturbointeg]

So all performance mods but yet you haven't lowered it yet? I'd drop it next...but depends on how low u wanna go? Any more pictures?

[St3vi3wond3r]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

So all performance mods but yet you haven't lowered it yet? I'd drop it next...but depends on how low u wanna go? Any more pictures?

Ya i have done very little on the outside. I really want to lower it just a little but i am worried about ruining the ride quality and coilovers are just a little too expensive for me right now. I was looking at the ac lowering springs but i heard installing the springs requires an alignment and something to do with corner balancing which i am not to sure about. Here are a few more pics i dont have many updated ones.

[St3vi3wond3r]

After blacking out the rear reflectors

[lsturbointeg]

Looks good bro! I think you'll be happy with the ACS springs. Brings the car down just right...and yes an alignment would be needed since your changing suspension. If you keep your stock wheels Maybe add some spacers to give it a bit more aggressiveness!

[shawnsheridan]

How did you Paint lower diffuser gloss black? Paint shop here told me they could do it, but the paint would just flake off in no time.

[Jet in Oz]

Nice F10 Stevie. I'd go ACS or H&R drop then rims. Ride quality is enhanced, not hindered. Same level of comfort, just less body roll in the corners.

Hey, this vehicle coding you speak of, is that something to do with vehicle security?

[St3vi3wond3r]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

Looks good bro! I think you'll be happy with the ACS springs. Brings the car down just right...and yes an alignment would be needed since your changing suspension. If you keep your stock wheels Maybe add some spacers to give it a bit more aggressiveness!

ACS springs are now on my list of future mods! I would love to decrease the body roll as it is horrible in this car! I was thinking of doing the bms wheel spacers 10 mm in the front 12mm in the back ?

[St3vi3wond3r]

Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

How did you Paint lower diffuser gloss black? Paint shop here told me they could do it, but the paint would just flake off in no time.

I had a shop paint it and what they did was add multiple layers of paint. I have had no issues with flaking or anything along those lines and its been a couple months.!

[St3vi3wond3r]

Originally Posted by Jet in Oz

Nice F10 Stevie. I'd go ACS or H&R drop then rims. Ride quality is enhanced, not hindered. Same level of comfort, just less body roll in the corners.

Hey, this vehicle coding you speak of, is that something to do with vehicle security?

No i had the vehicle coded in LA. It has nothing to do with security really. The options i got unlocked were
DVD in Motion
Camera in Motion
Removal of Navigation Disclaimer on start up
Fold side mirrors and close all windows with lock button
Digital speed display in cluster
Sports Display (I don't think the hp and tq readings are accurate though)

[shawnsheridan]

Originally Posted by St3vi3wond3r

I had a shop paint it and what they did was add multiple layers of paint. I have had no issues with flaking or anything along those lines and its been a couple months.!

Ok. Thanks.

[Roswell]

Nice list of performance mod, she is a sleeper right now lol

But yeah, drop & wheels should be next.

I can't wait to install my ACS, but this snow just won't go away.

[Bobby_Drake]

+1 on ACS. I was also reluctant on lowering the car as I enjoyed the ride comfort. But the handling and the "wheel gap" bothered me enough so I did some research on springs, etc. MWPos was kind enough to let me test drive his car on ACS and after driving his car, I was sold. (BTW, for those of San Diego area members, he can also code your car)

As far as ride comfort, it is not as comfortable as OEM suspension, but not harsh at all. It definitely makes the ride more sporty. I feel the road bumps/pot holes more; but you feel more in control of the car. Also you have to take into account your wheels/tires. I live at the Gaslamp and with all the pot holes and railroad tracks, I elected to stick with 19s. I did change my tires to non run flats (Hankook V2). I am happy with the ride quality after ACS springs.

You will need an alignment after springs install. The shop where I purchased the springs from installed them and performed the alignment as well. No issues so far after over 5000 miles on the car.

[remmib]

What's up with the black headlights washers? Nice car though.

[Zer0Cool92]

Front lip looks awesome. This is on non m sport bumper right? Any link on where you got yours?

[bimmer321]

Your front lip really makes your car look nice in the front. Was contemplating doing something similar to mine. Good job!

[Jet in Oz]

Originally Posted by St3vi3wond3r

No i had the vehicle coded in LA. It has nothing to do with security really. The options i got unlocked were
DVD in Motion
Camera in Motion
Removal of Navigation Disclaimer on start up
Fold side mirrors and close all windows with lock button
Digital speed display in cluster
Sports Display (I don't think the hp and tq readings are accurate though)

Oh I'm with you now ... I think they call it summin else here.

[Jet in Oz]

Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

How did you Paint lower diffuser gloss black? Paint shop here told me they could do it, but the paint would just flake off in no time.

WHaaat? A coat of clear feathered over the bulk of the bumper would ensure that didn't happen.

[St3vi3wond3r]

Originally Posted by Bobby_Drake

+1 on ACS. I was also reluctant on lowering the car as I enjoyed the ride comfort. But the handling and the "wheel gap" bothered me enough so I did some research on springs, etc. MWPos was kind enough to let me test drive his car on ACS and after driving his car, I was sold. (BTW, for those of San Diego area members, he can also code your car)

As far as ride comfort, it is not as comfortable as OEM suspension, but not harsh at all. It definitely makes the ride more sporty. I feel the road bumps/pot holes more; but you feel more in control of the car. Also you have to take into account your wheels/tires. I live at the Gaslamp and with all the pot holes and railroad tracks, I elected to stick with 19s. I did change my tires to non run flats (Hankook V2). I am happy with the ride quality after ACS springs.

You will need an alignment after springs install. The shop where I purchased the springs from installed them and performed the alignment as well. No issues so far after over 5000 miles on the car.

Well i think im about to bite the bullet and order the acs springs now haha! who did you buy them from you said you live in gaslamp i actually live in oceanside?

And i don't have a link but from what i remember its just a 3d style lip..

Ya idk why but i really like the blacked out windshield washers


Thanks for the input guys and hope to see some of you at Mfest 9 for the super show!

[lsturbointeg]

Aahhh... I miss the gaslamp! Fun times clubbing there...now I'm clubbing in the middle of nowhere in snow Lol!

[StatenEye]

Front bumper reflector painted to match, same with the headlight washers, vinyl the roof gloss black and spacers. If its a non XI im not big on the drop, especially with the front lip. Then wheels.

[lsturbointeg]

I would vinyl The roof black first since it's cheaper than the rest of the mods...it'll make the car standout pretty sweet! Maybe some quad tips? Hammann carbon fiber diffuser?