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    F30 Modding

    Hey guys, I'm new here, but I've been reading through the forums a lot the past month or two

    I bought a 2014 BMW 328 xdrive back in July of 2020. The car had 42k miles on, and I got a pretty good deal on it, and I've been seriously considering modding it. So far, I plan on getting the M2 competition bumper, the M sport rear bumper, side skirts, etc, But I have no idea where to begin for performance, power and the engine. Quite honestly, I don't know much about working on cars, so I want to learn as I go along.

    What do you guys suggest? As far as air intake, charge pipe, down pipe, exhaust, or anything else that you guys have done to your cars that you all would recommend.

    Thanks!

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    Engine computer tuning first! All the other mods will never do as much.
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    Well the first thing I would do is get the timing chain serviced as the N-20's are known for eating the guides and skipping timing. Also be sure to keep up on the maintenance items, for that too will cost you more in the long run if just left alone.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dworthy View Post
    Well the first thing I would do is get the timing chain serviced as the N-20's are known for eating the guides and skipping timing. Also be sure to keep up on the maintenance items, for that too will cost you more in the long run if just left alone.
    This is the absolute truth! Maintenance actually first!
    Last edited by 328 Power 04; 12-14-2021 at 10:35 AM.
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    - 2000 Z3: Many Mods.
    - 2003 VW Jetta TDI Manual 47-50mpg
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    - 2014 328d Wagon, self-tuned, 270hp/430ft-lbs
    - 2019 M2 Competition, self-tuned, 504whp
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