Thoughts on first Mod

JoM3z · 07-19-2012, 10:24 PM

I'm not really big on modding cars, but ever since owning the M3 I've been itching to mod this pretty lady. Starting of slow, getting my feet wet and see where it takes me.

Macht Schnell stage2 intake charger kit
Challenge X-Pipe Sports (High Flow Catalysts) paired with stock exhaust
Evolve tune

What do you guys think? Obviously im not beating GTRs and C63 with these mods, but any increase in HP I'd take it.

JoM3z · 07-19-2012, 10:48 PM

SehrSchnell - Thanks for the input, I totally forgot to mention about Pulley.

Macht Schnell stage2 intake charger kit
Challenge X-Pipe Sports (High Flow Catalysts) paired with stock exhaust
Evolve tune
Pulley

Realistic HP gains with this mod 20whp?

leJUNd · 07-19-2012, 11:20 PM

Why do you want to keep the stock exhaust? it's heavy and ugly.

rjd598 · 07-19-2012, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JoM3z

SehrSchnell - Thanks for the input, I totally forgot to mention about Pulley.

Macht Schnell stage2 intake charger kit
Challenge X-Pipe Sports (High Flow Catalysts) paired with stock exhaust
Evolve tune
Pulley

Realistic HP gains with this mod 20whp?

Easy 20whp and definitely more

JoM3z · 07-20-2012, 12:02 AM

Not ready to spend a couple of grand in an exhaust unless it's necessary. Although it will be something I'd do in the future.

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Originally Posted by accordingi2ime

Why do you want to keep the stock exhaust? it's heavy and ugly.

E92inSG · 07-20-2012, 12:32 AM

1) full after market exhaust
2) rims
3) lowering
4) lips

These are my holy grail of basic mods for every car I owned, in no particular order

flipm3 · 07-20-2012, 12:35 AM

You'll definitely gain more than 20whp

If you're considering the Evolve Stage 2 Tune, you should inquire about their X Pipe as well. They use some very free flowing cats that flow nearly as well as some catless X Pipes!

I may be going with the Evolve X-Pipe and Stage 2 tune in the near future, also with the OE muffler!!

FormulaMMM · 07-20-2012, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by flipm3

You'll definitely gain more than 20whp

If you're considering the Evolve Stage 2 Tune, you should inquire about their X Pipe as well. They use some very free flowing cats that flow nearly as well as some catless X Pipes!

I may be going with the Evolve X-Pipe and Stage 2 tune in the near future, also with the OE muffler!!

Is Evolve's x-pipe listed anywhere online? As in pictures, info? Can't find on any of their sites.

It's described and listed in performance packages here http://evolveautomotive.com/e92-m3_6...-packages_955/

JoM3z · 07-20-2012, 07:56 AM

Wow those are some substantial gains. Do we have any local dealer in the US for Evolve?

Definitely going for the stage 2, like you I decided to stick with OE muffler.

Quote:

Originally Posted by flipm3

You'll definitely gain more than 20whp

If you're considering the Evolve Stage 2 Tune, you should inquire about their X Pipe as well. They use some very free flowing cats that flow nearly as well as some catless X Pipes!

I may be going with the Evolve X-Pipe and Stage 2 tune in the near future, also with the OE muffler!!

flipm3 · 07-20-2012, 08:24 AM

You guys should contact either of the following forum sponsors and vendors.

imran@evolveautomotive.com
salman@evolveautomotive.com
kris@vsmotorsports.com
kenny@vsmotorsports.com

There are pics of the XPipe on their Facebook page. Unfortunately their website doesn't seem to be the most up to date. Forum member, kitw, did a review of the full Evolve ETronic exhaust. There are some pics of the XPipe there as well!

The Evolve XPipe utilizes two very free flowing 200CEL cats and two free flow resonators!

JoM3z · 07-20-2012, 08:29 AM

flipm3 - Thanks for the info bro. I'll def. reach out to these folks. Looks like I may need to purchase Evolve - R, VS only does in house tuning.

Quote:

Originally Posted by flipm3

You guys should contact either of the following forum sponsors and vendors.

imran@evolveautomotive.com
salman@evolveautomotive.com
kris@vsmotorsports.com
kenny@vsmotorsports.com

There are pics of the XPipe on their Facebook page. Unfortunately their website doesn't seem to be the most up to date. Forum member, kitw, did a review of the full Evolve ETronic exhaust. There are some pics of the XPipe there as well!

The Evolve XPipe utilizes two very free flowing 200CEL cats and two free flow resonators!

flipm3 · 07-20-2012, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by JoM3z

flipm3 - Thanks for the info bro. I'll def. reach out to these folks. Looks like I may need to purchase Evolve - R, VS only does in house tuning.

Oh my fault, I thought VS sells the EvolveR as well. If you contact Evolve directly, they'll set you up! :-)

JoM3z · 07-20-2012, 08:57 AM

1 and 4 is doable, I live in NYC our roads are unforgivable. Nice rims and lowered car = disaster

Quote:

Originally Posted by E92inSG

1) full after market exhaust
2) rims
3) lowering
4) lips

These are my holy grail of basic mods for every car I owned, in no particular order

Slapshot9 · 07-20-2012, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoM3z

Not ready to spend a couple of grand in an exhaust unless it's necessary. Although it will be something I'd do in the future.

Megan exhaust... Sounds great, beautiful polished SS, fits perfect, weighs 31 lbs, and is $600.00

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JoM3z Lieutenant 56 Rep 496 Posts Drives: 2023 CP XDrive G82 M4 - SSG Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mars iTrader: (1) Garage List 2023 BMW M4 CP xDrive [0.00]	SehrSchnell - Thanks for the input, I totally forgot to mention about Pulley. Macht Schnell stage2 intake charger kit Challenge X-Pipe Sports (High Flow Catalysts) paired with stock exhaust Evolve tune Pulley Realistic HP gains with this mod 20whp?
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