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Old 10-19-2009, 04:10 AM   #1
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Default Daily driver ti becoming only car, suggestions...

Well everyone, economy has caused me to sell my 2006 330i Sport and now I only have my trusty 318ti. This has been primarily my commuting car and haven't done any upgrades. I will be installing a new stereo, and possibly speakers, but not quite sure. I am missing the sport suspension and acceleration of my 330i and am wondering what I can do, within reason to increase the driving pleasure of the ti. It is a great driving car, but I would like a bit more handling and acceleration. It is my daily driver, so nothing radical, I was thinking simply putting lower profile tires and bigger wheels would sport it up a bit. I really cant afford to changes the whole suspension or even replace the springs/struts. The car is a base model with manual trans. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.... oh and I would really love an armrest, is it a part that can still be ordered? Thanks all!
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an x-brace is a great way to increase your handling while protecting your oil pan at the same time
http://yhst-59326584023620.stores.ya...mw-xbrace.html

leatherz.com has a pretty nice armrest for a good price
http://leatherz.com/Merchant5/mercha...de=Z3_Armrests

as far as engine performance goes, there's not a whole lot you can do on the cheap unfortunately
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the oem arm rest is still available at the dealer. not cheap though.
x-brace is a good thing to get. other than that maybe a chip/reflash, low key exhaust, and updated engine related parts would probably be best for the ti. not much can be had with the M42/4's without the DASC or swap.
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Thanks all, I would like an exhaust, but trying not to spend too much. All the ones I have seen seem pricey, but I haven't searched too hard. Is the Xbrace something I can install myself? Is it bolt on? Do I only have to get under the car with a lift, or does it require additional tools? Thanks again.

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