Modding? Cheap ways?

[632 Regal]

Hahahaha!

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[Blitzkrieg Bob]

I had to find something to top your 3 balls

[DigitalRelay]

If you want a car that responds to cheap mods, you really want to buy one that was so poorly engineered in the first place that it is actually improved by replacing the parts it is made from with cheap parts that can be bolted on without much attention (engineering effort) given to how they are specified/employed in relation to the rest of the machine... This is the equation that the average layman simply doesn't get as they don't appreciate what a team of specialists can achieve building cars like they do at Munich.

However it is why people buy Bimmers isn't it? Hmm somehting doesn't make sense here...

This is an excellent point. I started looking into some of the basic mods that work on most cars like intake and exhaust, but everything I read says that what came out of the factory is very good. I was shocked to learn that the exhaust manifolds on the 540i are more akin to tube headers.

My previous car is a 1994 Chevy Caprice with an LT1 5.7L V8. I bought it because the car was cheap and fast, and cheap to mod. It's no BMW though.

[632 Regal]

your 540 will blow the doors off it on the freeway too

This is an excellent point. I started looking into some of the basic mods that work on most cars like intake and exhaust, but everything I read says that what came out of the factory is very good. I was shocked to learn that the exhaust manifolds on the 540i are more akin to tube headers.

My previous car is a 1994 Chevy Caprice with an LT1 5.7L V8. I bought it because the car was cheap and fast, and cheap to mod. It's no BMW though.

[SchnellE34]

nmwaldron, this question has been asked many times by other newbies. I understand it is sometimes tough to search for the exact subject you want, but try using different keywords, it may take some time.
As you can see, the consensus on the board is to first assure the car is running at optimal operation. Routine maintenance is the best practice for good performance. You aren't going to get much gain out of modifications if your engine is idling imperfectly or your suspension is vibrating.
Check out bmwe34.net for more information on maintenance and upgrades.
Although the chip is the biggest bang for your buck, if you are worried about costs, you should know that you must use the highest octane gasoline while using a chip. If you already do, great! Go for a EAT chip! The chip does manage your engine better which means better fuel economy is one of its many advantages. I calculated that a chip will roughly pay for itself after one year in fuel savings.

Good choice on the change of automobile!

-cP

[nmwaldron]

nmwaldron, this question has been asked many times by other newbies. I understand it is sometimes tough to search for the exact subject you want, but try using different keywords, it may take some time.
As you can see, the consensus on the board is to first assure the car is running at optimal operation. Routine maintenance is the best practice for good performance. You aren't going to get much gain out of modifications if your engine is idling imperfectly or your suspension is vibrating.
Check out bmwe34.net for more information on maintenance and upgrades.
Although the chip is the biggest bang for your buck, if you are worried about costs, you should know that you must use the highest octane gasoline while using a chip. If you already do, great! Go for a EAT chip! The chip does manage your engine better which means better fuel economy is one of its many advantages. I calculated that a chip will roughly pay for itself after one year in fuel savings.
Good choice on the change of automobile!

-cP

How easy is the markd chip to install?

[angrypancake]

How easy is the markd chip to install?

half an hour.