[22savage]

I just recently bought an m240i with 84k miles on it a month ago. This is my first bmw also fast car. I want to know what the best first mods are for my car. I’m currently stage 1 with all stock parts. Please let me know🙏🙏🙏

[M8fam]

It all depends on your preferences. My first mod was a cat back exhaust and a tint.

A Downpipe will get you to stage 2

[mike@x-ph.com]

Depends on what you are looking for.

the most popular upgrades are a tune, downpipe, intake and exhaust

[dradernh]

Originally Posted by 22savage

I want to know what the best first mods are for my car.

I recommend starting with a limited slip differential.

[22savage]

I’m going for whatever makes my car the fastest, I want to get my car to at least 500hp. I have a stage one tune right now, I have a careless downpipe sitting in my trunk waiting to be installed. I’m looking for intakes and charge pipes but don’t know a good brand for them.

[Ajowhan]

Here is the answer,

Skip the intakes, skip the charge pipes, go for b58 tu pump or something that can pump more depending on your final goal.

Install the catless dp, then get e30/e50 stage 2+ tune. This should give you highest easy power

[dradernh]

Originally Posted by 22savage

I’m going for whatever makes my car the fastest, I want to get my car to at least 500hp. I have a stage one tune right now, I have a careless downpipe sitting in my trunk waiting to be installed. I’m looking for intakes and charge pipes but don’t know a good brand for them.

Unless you have an xDrive model, you'll definitely benefit from the upgraded differential.

[Mike F.]

It does depend on what you're looking for but the LSD is a really nice upgrade, no matter what else you plan on. The difference in handling is immediately noticeable, even in the most mildly spirited driving.

[pugnacious14]

Not sure what if you're rwd or xdrive, but if you're RWD on stock wheels, you really shouldn't be sending 500hp to 245 tires with the stock open diff lol.

Recommend a 255 tire on 9 inch wheels (18x8.5 or 17x9) and an LSD (wavetrack or m-performance LSD) if you want to actually use the 500 hp you're aiming at.

[22savage]

pugnacious14
I am RWD on stock wheels, could you refer a link to some good wheels you recommend?

[pugnacious14]

highly recommend getting proper rubber to the road before you start adding power first, these cars are already under-tired from factory. 500hp on stock wheels and open diff will drive really bad.

Check out Apex Racing wheels fitment guide for the F22. I will be running Apex ARC-8RTs (available for preorder), 17x9 ET42. You can comfortably fit a 255/40 R17 square setup, or if you want maximum possible rear tire, you can run a staggered 17x9 front and 17x9.5 rear with 265/40 R17 tires in the rear.

You can also run the non-forged Apex ARC-8s but there will be less clearance between the barrel of the wheel and the rear caliper. Product specialists at Apex can help advise you further

[pugnacious14]

I should also add that to fit 17x9 wheels you'll need more than -2.0° of front camber, which means camber plates.

If you don't want to mess with the suspension, I think 18x8.5 wheels fit stock suspension, but you'd need to confirm

[Fiesta ST to M240i]

Originally Posted by pugnacious14

I should also add that to fit 17x9 wheels you'll need more than -2.0° of front camber, which means camber plates.

If you don't want to mess with the suspension, I think 18x8.5 wheels fit stock suspension, but you'd need to confirm

18x8.5 +40 fits real nice up front. However, you'll probably need camber plates if you want more than a 245 tire up front. I'm currently on 235/40 without issue and think I can easily fit a 245/40 up there. That'll be my next tire choice once these wear out.

[maxpoweska21]

I'm looking to get a 2017 m240i, and I want to know what mods I should do to really make this car greater than it already is. Specification and stuff is really appreciated thank you

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by maxpoweska21

I'm looking to get a 2017 m240i, and I want to know what mods I should do to really make this car greater than it already is. Specification and stuff is really appreciated thank you

Bootmod3 + catted downpipe + Dorch upgraded fuel pump + E85 and you are all set to make 150 more whp and 200 more TQ

if you want even more power, add the upgraded turbo to the list

[maxpoweska21]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Bootmod3 + catted downpipe + Dorch upgraded fuel pump + E85 and you are all set to make 150 more whp and 200 more TQ

if you want even more power, add the upgraded turbo to the list

Thank you man, sorry to bother but i'm not trying to spend too much money, what year of the m240i would you
personally recommend as a first car? The 2017 or 2019?

[dradernh]

Originally Posted by maxpoweska21

I want to know what mods I should do to really make this car greater than it already is.

What does this mean to you, specifically?

Note: it's a good idea to start your own thread to introduce your questions and issues.

[MarcoZandrini]

The first upgrade should be to join the BMW Car Club of America and take part in a couple of High Performance Driving Events.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by maxpoweska21

Thank you man, sorry to bother but i'm not trying to spend too much money, what year of the m240i would you
personally recommend as a first car? The 2017 or 2019?

i dont think there are any significant differences between 2017 and 2019, check the market and get the best deal