[dukeapenguin]

F23 M235i RWD MT

I have JB4, er sport cat and er charge pipe for now?

Running maps smoothly with no tranny issue since i am a MT

So between FMIC and Intake, which one should I take first for more dynamic acceleration?

And when would be a good time to install LPFP?

BTW, any suggestion on suspension for both road and track? My car is my only daily car and I take it to track around 1-2 times a month, happy with MP suspension for now but looking more.

[bryan_G01]

Brake upgrade.

Mperformance rotors, EBC YELLOW STUFF pads, Bimmerworld SS hoses, and ATE fluid.

Right under $1k.

Than get a set of track tires since if your on PSS, there already dead if you do 2 track days a month.

If you want camber plates, i'm selling my DINAN with v2 top hats for 500.00. Brand new in box, never installed while i waited for the fixed top hats.

[dukeapenguin]

Originally Posted by bryan_f22

Brake upgrade.

Mperformance rotors, EBC YELLOW STUFF pads, Bimmerworld SS hoses, and ATE fluid.

Right under $1k.

Than get a set of track tires since if your on PSS, there already dead if you do 2 track days a month.

If you want camber plates, i'm selling my DINAN with v2 top hats for 500.00. Brand new in box, never installed while i waited for the fixed top hats.

I know MP rotors has 20mm difference to stock one, is there an adapter that can make it fit stock caps? $2000 for MP Break for just 20mm larger rotor is ridiculous.

Yes, I changed SShose and pads, not really sure need to upgrade rotors and caps for now.

I have winter tires for now on my stock rims, my stock pss is died already.

Considering get width tire for summer, camber plates would be useful?

[bryan_G01]

camber plates will save ur tires.

There are rotors that fit our cars, not the m performance BBK. They are a stock OEM part, fit perfectly.

[dukeapenguin]

Originally Posted by bryan_f22

camber plates will save ur tires.

There are rotors that fit our cars, not the m performance BBK. They are a stock OEM part, fit perfectly.

I didn't see that rotors in realoem, may i have name or parts num?

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by dukeapenguin

F23 M235i RWD MT

I have JB4, er sport cat and er charge pipe for now?

Running maps smoothly with no tranny issue since i am a MT

So between FMIC and Intake, which one should I take first for more dynamic acceleration?

And when would be a good time to install LPFP?

BTW, any suggestion on suspension for both road and track? My car is my only daily car and I take it to track around 1-2 times a month, happy with MP suspension for now but looking more.

I would do intercooler next Get a 6" FMIC

[bryan_G01]

right from realoem...

part #2.

[doveer]

meth

[bryan_G01]

lpfp, run more E85...

Meth or Port Injection.

Stage 2 turbos...

[Dylan86]

Brakes, then FMIC, as suggested. IMO at the power you're at, brakes are your weak point. The factory fluid/pads don't take well to hard stopping. Considering your current HP level, I'd take care of the braking, and effective cooling (like a FMIC) to get the most out of what you already have.

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[dukeapenguin]

Originally Posted by bryan_f22

right from realoem...

part #2.

Thanks, any feel on improvement of it?

[Jeff@TopGearSolutions]

Originally Posted by dukeapenguin

F23 M235i RWD MT

I have JB4, er sport cat and er charge pipe for now?

Running maps smoothly with no tranny issue since i am a MT

So between FMIC and Intake, which one should I take first for more dynamic acceleration?

And when would be a good time to install LPFP?

BTW, any suggestion on suspension for both road and track? My car is my only daily car and I take it to track around 1-2 times a month, happy with MP suspension for now but looking more.

FMIC would do more, intake barely anything for power/acceleration.

LPFP for use of E85.

As far as suspension, what do you want the car to do that it's not doing?

[dukeapenguin]

Originally Posted by Jeff@TopGearSolutions

FMIC would do more, intake barely anything for power/acceleration.

LPFP for use of E85.

As far as suspension, what do you want the car to do that it's not doing?

In track S shape curve i feel my suspension is too slow to react, is kind of soft feel but more is slow

[Jeff@TopGearSolutions]

Originally Posted by dukeapenguin

In track S shape curve i feel my suspension is too slow to react, is kind of soft feel but more is slow

Most people start with tires and alignment before modding suspension further.

I'd start with that. You can get a lot out of a good alignment and just any alignment shop but one focused on handling.

After that the typical Camber plates, sway bars, shocks, springs coilovers and bushings are next.

I recommend one thing at a time so you can see what the vehicle needs to improve on and cater to your driving style.

[dukeapenguin]

Originally Posted by Jeff@TopGearSolutions

Most people start with tires and alignment before modding suspension further.

I'd start with that. You can get a lot out of a good alignment and just any alignment shop but one focused on handling.

After that the typical Camber plates, sway bars, shocks, springs coilovers and bushings are next.

I recommend one thing at a time so you can see what the vehicle needs to improve on and cater to your driving style.

That's really help. Thanks Jeff.

I am planning get wider tires next summer for both visual and driving effects. Do you have any recommendation on it? My current plan is get ADVAN GT Front 8J ET46 Rear 9J ET53, they have great ET and I can run 235/265 on them to get extra grip compare to very thin stock sets.

I don't know whether there is some good store in Toronto area, so do you have any recommendation or idea on them? I would like to hear more from you.


BTW oil temp is really high in N55 on trackdays, and crazy high with JB4 working, need for a larger oil cooler?

[Jeff@TopGearSolutions]

Originally Posted by dukeapenguin

That's really help. Thanks Jeff.

I am planning get wider tires next summer for both visual and driving effects. Do you have any recommendation on it? My current plan is get ADVAN GT Front 8J ET46 Rear 9J ET53, they have great ET and I can run 235/265 on them to get extra grip compare to very thin stock sets.

I don't know whether there is some good store in Toronto area, so do you have any recommendation or idea on them? I would like to hear more from you.


BTW oil temp is really high in N55 on trackdays, and crazy high with JB4 working, need for a larger oil cooler?

I've been out of the tire game for a while. I know ADVAN are good tires for sure for a summer tire though.

Maybe someone else can chime in on tires.

What are your oil temps? Evolution Racewerks just came out with an oil cooler upgrade, that might be something we can help you get a hold of.

[BYOB]

Originally Posted by dukeapenguin

That's really help. Thanks Jeff.

I am planning get wider tires next summer for both visual and driving effects. Do you have any recommendation on it? My current plan is get ADVAN GT Front 8J ET46 Rear 9J ET53, they have great ET and I can run 235/265 on them to get extra grip compare to very thin stock sets.

I don't know whether there is some good store in Toronto area, so do you have any recommendation or idea on them? I would like to hear more from you.


BTW oil temp is really high in N55 on trackdays, and crazy high with JB4 working, need for a larger oil cooler?

Originally Posted by Jeff@TopGearSolutions

I've been out of the tire game for a while. I know ADVAN are good tires for sure for a summer tire though.

Maybe someone else can chime in on tires.

What are your oil temps? Evolution Racewerks just came out with an oil cooler upgrade, that might be something we can help you get a hold of.

I am not confident in Advan tires or their wheels, they look good on the street but I heard they crack under stress on the track. OP, If you're buying high end wheels, get Rays, more reliable. ZE40s are pretty and TE37 are classic. Or stick to Enkei RPF1 or NT03.
Tire wise, I got track friends swore by Hankook Ventus R-S3 v2. Best bang for buck road&track tires. You can also try RE71R which I heard were great or R888 for track only (personal opinion, too loud on the highway, sounds like snowntires with studs).

I usually get my stuff from Alpha motorsports, always found parts the cheapest there.

[dukeapenguin]

Originally Posted by BYOB

I am not confident in Advan tires or their wheels, they look good on the street but I heard they crack under stress on the track. OP, If you're buying high end wheels, get Rays, more reliable. ZE40s are pretty and TE37 are classic. Or stick to Enkei RPF1 or NT03.
Tire wise, I got track friends swore by Hankook Ventus R-S3 v2. Best bang for buck road&track tires. You can also try RE71R which I heard were great or R888 for track only (personal opinion, too loud on the highway, sounds like snowntires with studs).

I usually get my stuff from Alpha motorsports, always found parts the cheapest there.

Cracks on Advan GT? Holy... that's level high end rims cracks is a serious problem.

[dukeapenguin]

Originally Posted by bryan_f22

Brake upgrade.

Mperformance rotors, EBC YELLOW STUFF pads, Bimmerworld SS hoses, and ATE fluid.

Right under $1k.

Than get a set of track tires since if your on PSS, there already dead if you do 2 track days a month.

If you want camber plates, i'm selling my DINAN with v2 top hats for 500.00. Brand new in box, never installed while i waited for the fixed top hats.

Is camber plates still ava? What is V2 Top hats?

[SeanWRT]

Let's face it, once or twice a month track attacking is A LOT. I'd be looking at bigger oil radiator, rotor, FMIC and suspension before thinking about more power.

[dukeapenguin]

Originally Posted by SeanWRT

Let's face it, once or twice a month track attacking is A LOT. I'd be looking at bigger oil radiator, rotor, FMIC and suspension before thinking about more power.

FMIC and oil rads will be my mod when I can feel the lack of factory one, they are working well right now since I am in a cold winter.

Some people tell me a larger fmic may cause turbo lag?

[bryan_G01]

Originally Posted by dukeapenguin

Is camber plates still ava? What is V2 Top hats?

Dinan released the camber kit for the 2er's, than about a month later pulled the product off the site because of ball bearings making crazy squeaking sounds.

It took them about 6 months to come out with a fix, with new ball bearings, tested. I, as well as a few other members have been given the replacement top hats.

The way you can tell if you have the updated fixed kit is the top hats are now black instead of silver.

PM me if you want them.