08-05-2014, 11:01 AM | #1 |
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Downpipes and JB tune
Just ordered a set of the AR Design hi-flo downpipes (w/race cats)
Also have the JB stage 1 tune (stage 2 is now available. I'll prob order that too) I'm gonna have them both installed at Auto Couture in NJ in 2 weeks, along with some cosmetic mods: black powder coat rims and lower grills. I opted to go with the downpipes first, rather then spend the same money on a exhaust with limited power gains. I'm interested in seeing the gains in performance and sound with these two mods. I will update and post pictures when it is installed. Next up will be… JB stage 2, exhaust mod, and H&R or Kw lowing springs (maybe) I'm very open to any suggestions and experiences! Only mod so far in the pic is black gloss grill and all black and white BMW emblems. I love the wide 20 inch stock wheels and tires! |
08-05-2014, 01:03 PM | #2 |
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Sounds like you are off to a great start. Keep it up and be sure to post some more pics after.
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09-22-2014, 09:38 PM | #4 |
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You can install the Stg 1 tune in about 5 minutes. Why pay? It's two plugs.
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10-10-2014, 09:54 AM | #5 |
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AR downpipes JB Stage 1 Tune Glossed black wheels Porsche Red Calipers MTEC LED Angel Eyes Couldn't be happier. You can really hear the turbo's now, the exhaust growls and sounds amazing. Dramatic increase in power. You can truly feel it. Trying to get to the track soon and test out my 1/4 mile time. Shout out to AutoCouture in NJ for a job well done. |
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10-17-2014, 12:18 PM | #7 |
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Don't bite my head off but why do you up grade the slower version of the car? Down pipes, a tune and such when you can buy an M and go like bat out of hell. Maybe its me and I don't get it but I don't understand the concept. If you did it for the sound it makes sense but stage 1 and 2 to speed the car up does not. A lot of BMW owners do it with the other cars too 335i for example, when they make a M3 for that purpose. I had a 4.8 and wanted to go faster, I didn't add a supercharger instead I traded up. I'm just asking for your mind set. sorry if I offended you
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The N63 (50i) and S63 (M) engines are not that much different. The 50i with a stage 2 BMS tune is dynoing at 450+ whp Do the math. With a 15% drive train loss, that's 530 horsepower with no other mods. For under $700. It is very easy to find big gains on a turbo motor using affordable ECU tunes. Your 4.8 was normally aspirated. You would have had to spend thousands to supercharge it. So yeah, it's you.
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I didn't get the M for financial reasons. I test drove two and then a 2013 50i that had the 450HP engine and figured the difference wasn't worth it, for me. You may feel different.
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