Dear all,
Car: 2013 M-Sport 528i
Finally getting into modding my car, I know that its not the fastest F10, but a little fun and style is what I where i would like to do.
I know its not the most popular configuration to mod (F10 N20), but just trying to add a little to it, not make it super fast.
My Current mods:
1. HM style front lip.
2. Downpipe 4'' catless (already bought it, need to install)
My Short term (Next 1-2mo) planned mods:
1 H&R front and rear sway bar
2. Intake
3. Charge Pipe
4. JB4 Stage 2 for N20 (the $529 version)
Questions:
- Intake, BMS vs. AFE, approx $330 price difference, again i am not a track racer, but power now and then is fine. Any suggestions? My goal is reliability and power, but if there is a nominal difference between the two, BMS will be ok for me.
- Charge pipe: Which one! I have seen some on eBay (From Taiwan) for $260, and then other places for $350 etc.. For the N20, any suggestions? Wanted to install CP and DP on the same day.
- JB4, do I need the blue tooth device? dont midn using a laptop. Also how do you adjust the maps, always on a laptop? What about this flex fuel thing i keep hearing? Does it add more power if I use the splicing?
My future mods: i.e. 3-12mo
1. Carbon fiber rear diffuser (M5 style - replica)
2. Rims 20'' (Not sure which ones just yet, dont want to spend over 2400 w/ tires...used is ok.
3. Exhaust system (Dual) to match CF rear diffuser.
4. Strut / suspension system
Questions
- The rear diffusers have been on eBay (Thats where i got my HM Style lip) - so far it fits great. What about the rear diffusers? any one know a good exhaust / diffuser combo?
- Exhaust: I know i have a 4 cly, but dont want a raspy loud car either (no punch
). what is a good exhause that is toned down in daily driving with a nice sound etc. Main important factor is that i want it to fit with the CF rear diffuser.