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      02-07-2014, 04:40 AM   #1
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Cheap but good mods for 528i

Hey guys, I was wonder what are some cheap mods for the 528i? For now i can only think of front lip and rear spoiler. I was thinking about putting a chip but they are like more than 1000 dollars. I was wondering if there are any other mods (both cosmetic and engine/exhaust or anything that you think is suitable) that for my 528i that are preferably below 500, or maybe just a little more
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      02-07-2014, 08:01 AM   #2
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Burger stage 1 tuning.
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      02-07-2014, 08:11 AM   #3
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Burger stage 1 tuning.
+1 on the burger tuning stage 1, waiting on mine to arrive
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      02-07-2014, 10:11 AM   #4
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aFe schorcer, 3D front lip, debadge, 5000k foglight, tint taillight, front and rear reflector, wrap interior trim to carbon. That is what I did overall.
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I would recommend the following. All mods are wallet friendly.

Matte black grills $60 or $5 for plastidip and DIY
Upgraded fog light bulbs $15-$20 on ebay
Painted spoiler from the vendors $80-$110 shipped
H&R Springs $500 installed
Window Tint $150-$250 for ceremic
Squash airfreshner $10
Roof Wrap $200
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Tint, Color Matched Reflectors, Burger Stage 1.
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Burger stage 1 tuning.
+1 on the burger tuning stage 1, waiting on mine to arrive
tell us hows your experience with stage 1. im thinking of buying it also
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      02-08-2014, 05:55 PM   #9
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tell us hows your experience with stage 1. im thinking of buying it also
should i add some money and go for stage 2? I know stage 2 is a beta but gives more hp and torque. Why do more people prefer stage one?
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      02-08-2014, 08:56 PM   #10
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Most important mod....

Squash airfreshner, as proposed by the mod father LACSTER lol
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      02-08-2014, 11:21 PM   #11
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tell us hows your experience with stage 1. im thinking of buying it also
Will do
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      02-09-2014, 02:12 AM   #12
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should i add some money and go for stage 2? I know stage 2 is a beta but gives more hp and torque. Why do more people prefer stage one?
you should wait for the stage 2 until it is not beta anymore. that is why people, for some reason, people prefer to buy stage 1. Why don't you try aFe? it is good, I have been using this for about 1000 miles. the power is really noticeable, especially in the comfort mode ( I mostly drive in comfort mode ).the power is also noticeable in sport mode, but some people said that using JB4 stage 1 is more noticeable in sport mode rather than in comfort mode. the price for the aFe is expensive though .
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      02-09-2014, 06:03 PM   #13
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you should wait for the stage 2 until it is not beta anymore. that is why people, for some reason, people prefer to buy stage 1. Why don't you try aFe? it is good, I have been using this for about 1000 miles. the power is really noticeable, especially in the comfort mode ( I mostly drive in comfort mode ).the power is also noticeable in sport mode, but some people said that using JB4 stage 1 is more noticeable in sport mode rather than in comfort mode. the price for the aFe is expensive though .
Does anyone know when stage 2 will not be beta anymore?
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      02-09-2014, 09:03 PM   #14
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Acutally guys....the stage 1 or stage 2 only works for the 4cyl and i have the 2011 528i which has the N52 inline 6....So what good tuners are there for this?
Thanks guys for the help
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tell us hows your experience with stage 1. im thinking of buying it also
Alright guys just finished up installing the burger Tuning Stage 1 in the 2012 528i with N20 motor. First impressions are Wow, definitely can feel the difference through the RPM's as it climbs. The car just pulls noticeably harder then before. I went out for a quick test run and keep in mind that its freezing and wet over here in dallas so the motor was not warmed up at all. More testing to come once the weather clears up, but so far i am very pleased with it.
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Alright guys just finished up installing the burger Tuning Stage 1 in the 2012 528i with N20 motor. First impressions are Wow, definitely can feel the difference through the RPM's as it climbs. The car just pulls noticeably harder then before. I went out for a quick test run and keep in mind that its freezing and wet over here in dallas so the motor was not warmed up at all. More testing to come once the weather clears up, but so far i am very pleased with it.
nice one! post the video! from 0-60!
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What’s the max power I could push the 2016 n20 to I’ve read online 350 but that seems really really low
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What’s the max power I could push the 2016 n20 to I’ve read online 350 but that seems really really low
Replace engine with N63xx and you will get 450ish. Is that enough for you
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Replace engine with N63xx and you will get 450ish. Is that enough for you
Was asking about the max potential of the n20 just bc I’m not wanting to blow it up. At the moment I’m at about 312 ish with a stage 1 Dme tune a mst cold air intake and a muffler delete
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What’s the max power I could push the 2016 n20 to I’ve read online 350 but that seems really really low
That's because 2L inline 4 belongs in a Kia not midsize sedan
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So I’ve taken off the cold air intake and the cars running perfectly. Thinking about putting the cold air intake back on but taking off the battery terminals for an 10-15 minutes to see if that helps the car realize it’s a cold air intake. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated it’s a 2016 bmw 528i 2.0 turbo
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