My proposed mods

AsiaKid · 08-14-2011, 04:31 AM

I had to try it for myself.

I was very disappointed with the 535i..i thougth there would be a big difference...really not much from a dead stop.

Pros of 528i.
I like the engine sound
Comparable 0-80 performance

Pros of 535i
No need to pay for dual exhaust
THere is more noticeable push at 100+ (as mentioned by Jacky328)

Overall, not worth the upgrade price. Will just wait and hold for a dedicated sports car

Anyayws..this was a good test drive
made me way happier with the 528i. Now i will just cosmetically alter the back with a pipe from some company

RC3 · 08-14-2011, 09:28 AM

Told you Kid, I had a loaner 535GT awhile ago. Same thoughts. Personally I like the NA engine for its raw feel and sound. However I bet the N55 engine with piggy bag like JB3 will have quite a lot of gain. Not for ours even with the Powerbox.

Just add the tips for the look bro.

RC3 · 08-14-2011, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by AsiaKid

Will just wait and hold for a dedicated sports car

Consider this, will be released soon. 998.

AsiaKid · 08-14-2011, 10:58 AM

haha..my new mod
adds 135 HP

haha and extra wheels for handling and traction

grimlock · 08-14-2011, 04:33 PM

528 w/N52 = god's bmw

actually, i really want to do springs, then arbs .. suddenly want to unleash the beast

AsiaKid · 08-14-2011, 11:58 PM

Just talked to Z shop. They say install fake tip is around 2K - 4.X K depending on the tip. Supersprint is the premium one.

My only question now is whether HK is cold enough to identify the fake tip durin winter

AsiaKid · 08-15-2011, 03:12 AM

btw, what is arbs?

I saw jxnco's pics in Z's fb page (as well as RC3's lips). getting tempted for that fake look...

haha is the sound worth 15,000

haha

cwong · 08-15-2011, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by AsiaKid

btw, what is arbs?

I saw jxnco's pics in Z's fb page (as well as RC3's lips). getting tempted for that fake look...

haha is the sound worth 15,000

haha

Probably i should change my mind...

RC3 · 08-15-2011, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by cwong

Probably i should change my mind...

haha, you guys.

I think you still can do it. You just ordered, right?

cwong · 08-15-2011, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by RC3

haha, you guys.

I think you still can do it. You just ordered, right?

Yes, ordered about a week ago. Will install the front lip this week first (much faster than expected).

Was just kidding. I look forward to having the quad exhaust:-)

koby · 08-15-2011, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by AsiaKid

haha..my new mod
adds 135 HP

haha and extra wheels for handling and traction

Nice ride asiakid... I ride a 998R... But much more of a collector than a rider

RC3 · 08-15-2011, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by koby

I ride a 998R... But much more of a collector than a rider

RC3 · 08-15-2011, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by cwong

Yes, ordered about a week ago. Will install the front lip this week first (much faster than expected).

Was just kidding. I look forward to having the quad exhaust:-)

I will be installing my lip may be Wednesday. Really looking forward to it.

I finally will be having a quad bro.

cwong · 08-15-2011, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by RC3

I will be installing my lip may be Wednesday. Really looking forward to it.

I finally will be having a quad bro.

Really? I'll also be going on Wed.

grimlock · 08-15-2011, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AsiaKid

btw, what is arbs?

I saw jxnco's pics in Z's fb page (as well as RC3's lips). getting tempted for that fake look...

haha is the sound worth 15,000

haha

antiroll bar /sways
change front first, 528 can upgrade to M, which is the 535 stock, or the 535M which is the 550 stock, or the 550M
rear diff is only 13 to 14mm .. prob not a lot, only 1 choice
part is 1.5-2k each

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwong

Probably i should change my mind...

Don't cheap-out man..

AsiaKid · 08-16-2011, 12:08 AM

car now at TW for KW

Also found out PBX does not work for this model. Fortunately, BMS will give a refund

RC3 · 08-16-2011, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by AsiaKid

car now at TW for KW

Also found out PBX does not work for this model. Fortunately, BMS will give a refund

Thought you went yesterday.

PBX doesn't work? I asked them and they said yes. That's strange. Only for the US 528i model?

AsiaKid · 08-16-2011, 12:11 AM

sway bar change, sounds interesting

haha
another mod!!

I will monitor my driving. Maybe really switch to brembo fronts.

Koby: I wanted to get 1198R but just heard the new non-trellis frame is coming out end of this year or early next year, so maybe upgrade to that. In the mean time, will probably get ride of the 848.

RC3 · 08-16-2011, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by AsiaKid

I will monitor my driving. Maybe really switch to brembo fronts.

AsiaKid · 08-16-2011, 08:52 AM

KW's installed

RC3 · 08-16-2011, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by AsiaKid

KW's installed

You need a car wash bro.

Jacky328 · 08-16-2011, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by AsiaKid

KW's installed

Wow! Congrates

The drop looks just right

08-14-2011, 04:31 AM	#309
AsiaKid Lieutenant 54 Rep 560 Posts Drives: GTR/Gallardo Spyder/X5 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	I had to try it for myself. I was very disappointed with the 535i..i thougth there would be a big difference...really not much from a dead stop. Pros of 528i. I like the engine sound Comparable 0-80 performance Pros of 535i No need to pay for dual exhaust THere is more noticeable push at 100+ (as mentioned by Jacky328) Overall, not worth the upgrade price. Will just wait and hold for a dedicated sports car Anyayws..this was a good test drive made me way happier with the 528i. Now i will just cosmetically alter the back with a pipe from some company
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08-14-2011, 09:28 AM	#310
RC3 Colonel 81 Rep 2,791 Posts Drives: F10 528i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 F10 528i [10.00]	Told you Kid, I had a loaner 535GT awhile ago. Same thoughts. Personally I like the NA engine for its raw feel and sound. However I bet the N55 engine with piggy bag like JB3 will have quite a lot of gain. Not for ours even with the Powerbox. Just add the tips for the look bro. __________________ 2011 F10 528i Black Sapphire / Oyster Black 2000 E46 325ci Cabrio Titanium Silver / Black - retired 1997 E36/7 Z3 Montreal Blue / Black - retired
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08-14-2011, 10:58 AM	#312
AsiaKid Lieutenant 54 Rep 560 Posts Drives: GTR/Gallardo Spyder/X5 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	haha..my new mod adds 135 HP haha and extra wheels for handling and traction Last edited by AsiaKid; 08-14-2011 at 11:04 AM..
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08-14-2011, 04:33 PM	#313
grimlock Colonel 716 Rep 2,003 Posts Drives: F10 N52B30@255PS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	528 w/N52 = god's bmw actually, i really want to do springs, then arbs .. suddenly want to unleash the beast
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08-14-2011, 11:58 PM	#314
AsiaKid Lieutenant 54 Rep 560 Posts Drives: GTR/Gallardo Spyder/X5 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	Just talked to Z shop. They say install fake tip is around 2K - 4.X K depending on the tip. Supersprint is the premium one. My only question now is whether HK is cold enough to identify the fake tip durin winter
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08-15-2011, 03:12 AM	#315
AsiaKid Lieutenant 54 Rep 560 Posts Drives: GTR/Gallardo Spyder/X5 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	btw, what is arbs? I saw jxnco's pics in Z's fb page (as well as RC3's lips). getting tempted for that fake look... haha is the sound worth 15,000 haha
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08-16-2011, 12:08 AM	#324
AsiaKid Lieutenant 54 Rep 560 Posts Drives: GTR/Gallardo Spyder/X5 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	car now at TW for KW Also found out PBX does not work for this model. Fortunately, BMS will give a refund
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08-16-2011, 12:11 AM	#326
AsiaKid Lieutenant 54 Rep 560 Posts Drives: GTR/Gallardo Spyder/X5 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	sway bar change, sounds interesting haha another mod!! I will monitor my driving. Maybe really switch to brembo fronts. Koby: I wanted to get 1198R but just heard the new non-trellis frame is coming out end of this year or early next year, so maybe upgrade to that. In the mean time, will probably get ride of the 848.
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08-16-2011, 08:52 AM	#328
AsiaKid Lieutenant 54 Rep 560 Posts Drives: GTR/Gallardo Spyder/X5 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	KW's installed
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