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03-21-2015, 03:37 PM | #1 |
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My 2011 535i What do you guys think should come next? Updated
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 Last edited by St3vi3wond3r; 04-03-2015 at 10:07 AM.. Reason: updated pics |
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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?
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Here 1 more
After blacking out the rear reflectors
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03-21-2015, 10:12 PM | #5 |
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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!
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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.
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03-22-2015, 07:14 AM | #7 |
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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?
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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 ?
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03-22-2015, 12:42 PM | #9 |
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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.!
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Ok. Thanks.
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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. |
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+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. |
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What's up with the black headlights washers? Nice car though.
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WHaaat? A coat of clear feathered over the bulk of the bumper would ensure that didn't happen.
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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! |
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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.
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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?
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