Your first top 5's

dradernh · 10-23-2021, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nickies

In Singapore, people just have one car because they are so expensive and they are mandatory to be sold after 4 years (if I remember) for a new one.

10 years; and you are free to keep it, you simply must buy another COE, assuming that hasn't changed since I lived there.

You don't need to own a car to live well in S'pore, and there are plenty of families with two cars.

nazali · 10-23-2021, 07:32 AM

one other question before I leave, hoping somone will see it
having a battery load test just quickly

1> ONLY on the jump points
2> ON THE - battery disconnected on the battery
3> ON THE - battery in-situ in car, not disconnected

Google is useless

Shovelman · 10-23-2021, 07:35 AM

Better tires
Clutch pedal extension 3/4"
Blocks under the manual seat, 1 1/4"

msej449 · 10-23-2021, 09:24 AM

1. Fit with the best summer tyre and separate best winter wheels & tyres
2. Replace standard trunk light with the BMW LED one (5x brighter)
3. Replace standard Open Differential with Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
4. Replace Charge Pipe with upgraded unit if it's an N55 M235i

That's it, really. Personally, I don't see the point of upgrading the car's power output for public roads (track is a different situation), because if I did that, why not just buy an M2 instead, and have it all as an integral build from the ground up? But I know this is a UK point of view, as performance and handling mods all attract a premium on the insurance.

spidy512 · 10-23-2021, 03:17 PM

Yo!

- Tires for the...
- ...New wheels, 18's as 19's are too big for this car.
- Limited slip
- Bimmercode
- Midpipe

I got through most of those before she sold. That car was an incredible daily driver....

And I feel ya on the stress. Cars can do that when you are passionate car guy like most of us here. Don't sell it yet. It will get worked out, and then you can enjoy what is a hard car to replace.... Sending ++ car vibes your way in hopes you get it sorted sooner than later...

josh

Kernel Kurtz · 10-23-2021, 03:51 PM

1) Bimmercode (nothing crazy - auto start/stop default off, Active Sound Design disabled, iDrive nag screen disabled)
2) K&N air filter. Have used them as long as I have owned cars.
3) JB+ Mild single sensor tune, easy to remove, but still noticeable bump.
4) Code scanner (Foxwell, good price and seems to work well.)
5) In progress - spec and buy new summer wheels and tires for install next spring

nazali · 10-24-2021, 07:04 PM

awww, thanks Josh, very kind of you and totally appreciate your positivity and vibes

Quote:

Originally Posted by spidy512

And I feel ya on the stress. Cars can do that when you are passionate car guy like most of us here. Don't sell it yet. It will get worked out, and then you can enjoy what is a hard car to replace.... Sending ++ car vibes your way in hopes you get it sorted sooner than later...

230iZTR · 10-25-2021, 07:41 PM

Everyday essential mods

1. Black kidney grills
2. M-Performance carbon spoiler
3. Lowering springs
4. Camber plates and/or m4 LCA's
5. Metal charge pipe

Track day essential mods

1. High temp brake fluid
2. Track brake pads
3. 200TW sport tires
4. Limited slip differential
5. Schroth Quick Fit Pro harness

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nazali Major 1309 Rep 1,146 Posts Drives: 230 2020 vert F23 Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Total Wack Job iTrader: (0)	one other question before I leave, hoping somone will see it having a battery load test just quickly 1> ONLY on the jump points 2> ON THE - battery disconnected on the battery 3> ON THE - battery in-situ in car, not disconnected Google is useless
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10-23-2021, 09:24 AM	#26
msej449 msej449 514 Rep 717 Posts Drives: M235i Convertible +LSD 2016 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: South Coast UK & Swiss Alps iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 Peugeot e208 GT [0.00] 2016 BMW M235i Conv ... [0.00]	1. Fit with the best summer tyre and separate best winter wheels & tyres 2. Replace standard trunk light with the BMW LED one (5x brighter) 3. Replace standard Open Differential with Limited Slip Differential (LSD) 4. Replace Charge Pipe with upgraded unit if it's an N55 M235i That's it, really. Personally, I don't see the point of upgrading the car's power output for public roads (track is a different situation), because if I did that, why not just buy an M2 instead, and have it all as an integral build from the ground up? But I know this is a UK point of view, as performance and handling mods all attract a premium on the insurance. __________________ 2016 M235i Convertible Estoril Blue & Oyster 2023 Peugeot e-208 GT (electric) Last edited by msej449; 10-27-2021 at 05:56 AM..
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10-23-2021, 03:17 PM	#27
spidy512 Captain 492 Rep 688 Posts Drives: 2015 f80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: East Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW M3 [0.00]	Yo! - Tires for the... - ...New wheels, 18's as 19's are too big for this car. - Limited slip - Bimmercode - Midpipe I got through most of those before she sold. That car was an incredible daily driver.... And I feel ya on the stress. Cars can do that when you are passionate car guy like most of us here. Don't sell it yet. It will get worked out, and then you can enjoy what is a hard car to replace.... Sending ++ car vibes your way in hopes you get it sorted sooner than later... josh
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10-23-2021, 03:51 PM	#28
Kernel Kurtz Major 345 Rep 1,014 Posts Drives: 2020 M240i xDrive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Canada iTrader: (0)	1) Bimmercode (nothing crazy - auto start/stop default off, Active Sound Design disabled, iDrive nag screen disabled) 2) K&N air filter. Have used them as long as I have owned cars. 3) JB+ Mild single sensor tune, easy to remove, but still noticeable bump. 4) Code scanner (Foxwell, good price and seems to work well.) 5) In progress - spec and buy new summer wheels and tires for install next spring
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10-25-2021, 07:41 PM	#30
230iZTR Lieutenant 316 Rep 444 Posts Drives: Signal Orange wrapped 230i THP Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Reno, NV iTrader: (0)	Everyday essential mods 1. Black kidney grills 2. M-Performance carbon spoiler 3. Lowering springs 4. Camber plates and/or m4 LCA's 5. Metal charge pipe Track day essential mods 1. High temp brake fluid 2. Track brake pads 3. 200TW sport tires 4. Limited slip differential 5. Schroth Quick Fit Pro harness
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