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Hey guys. I don't know if you all know. But i work at my country club (Trump National) being a valet. Anyway. I just got some really good paychecks that I know what I want to do with. I've had a couple of good nights (good tips) and I have about 400 to spend. What do you guys think I should use it on? Front STB? maybe a 3.5 inch maf with larger injectors and a good tune, or anything. Opinions are greatly appreciated!
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Im guessing im the youngest member on here with a S52 power'ed Ti at 16 years old! |  |  | | 09-28-2011, 11:12 PM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Central, MN Posts: 1,065 |
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Quote: Originally Posted by spidertri  Put it towards a HPDE or driving school or save it. | +1 Some rear camber/toe adjusting plates....big brakes.... __________________  No more ti. | | | | | 09-28-2011, 11:26 PM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Potomac Falls VA DMV Posts: 1,794 |
Callin me a bad driver? Bahah. Jk. I really wanna do that. But my parents will do that for me cause it will make me a better driver. I would do bigger brakes but it effs the bias up and my dad will do brakes cause it's a safety thing. Haha. Any other opinions?
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Im guessing im the youngest member on here with a S52 power'ed Ti at 16 years old! | | | | | 09-28-2011, 11:44 PM | #6 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Central, MN Posts: 1,065 |
Since you have a swap on your agenda, maybe put towards making sure it doesn't fail on you. Maint/upgrades/etc. __________________ | | | | | 09-28-2011, 11:47 PM | #7 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Potomac Falls VA DMV Posts: 1,794 |
I'm actually about to start up my swap when I tow it to BMW this week to get the EWS realign'ed. So I'm sure everything should be ok but I wanna make sure everything is good.
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Im guessing im the youngest member on here with a S52 power'ed Ti at 16 years old! | | | | | 09-29-2011, 03:32 AM | #8 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 244 |
SAvE SOME more cash.... Euro MAF Turnermotorsport chip, cams and injectors!!!! | | | | | 09-29-2011, 03:39 AM | #9 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Philly Posts: 605 |
save save save, so then you can really go crazy  | | | | | 09-29-2011, 03:54 AM | #10 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Potomac Falls VA DMV Posts: 1,794 |
I would LOVE to have some schrick cams. How much you think it would be for injectors, tune and big maf?
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Im guessing im the youngest member on here with a S52 power'ed Ti at 16 years old! | | | | | 09-29-2011, 04:11 AM | #11 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 244 |
turner has a whole kit... i have it on my TI AND IT AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ill let you know...and send you the link..
what kind of suspenison do you have im looking to get a set this weekend.. not sure what to get.. | | | | | 09-29-2011, 04:20 AM | #12 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bethlehem, PA Posts: 1,106 |
save your money for a 1 series or more realistic, newer bmw that is used... but that is just me.. i mean these cars are getting old and have been beat for a few years. if you upgrade you are not only getting a car with lower miles, but a car with a bigger/faster motor, usulally more options inside the car (digial everything) and a newer car... so.. it is a win win.. maybe an easy goal is a 2001 - 2002 , 325xi or something.. not to much more expensive, faster and newer.. just save your tips + huge paychecks, you will have one in no time. if you re-invents in your older car, the money will not increase the value of the car much. that is just me though.. the 318ti is nice but even with a new sport suspension, all the 318ti's i drive feel like go karts and make my friends sick when i take back roads.. haha. best of luck with whatever you do. if you insist on reinvestment in your old car, then you just need to look at what will give you a bang for you buck. probably something most people look past... i am not sure what that is though since it is different for everyone.  __________________ Check out our new website! https://soltechsolutionsllc.com/
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its gonna run you at least 2 grand.. depending on the cams and chip.. | | | | | 09-29-2011, 04:31 AM | #14 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 244 |
Quote: Originally Posted by hotmilk400 save your money for a 1 series or more realistic, newer bmw that is used... but that is just me.. i mean these cars are getting old and have been beat for a few years. if you upgrade you are not only getting a car with lower miles, but a car with a bigger/faster motor, usulally more options inside the car (digial everything) and a newer car... so.. it is a win win.. maybe an easy goal is a 2001 - 2002 , 325xi or something.. not to much more expensive, faster and newer.. just save your tips + huge paychecks, you will have one in no time. if you re-invents in your older car, the money will not increase the value of the car much. that is just me though.. the 318ti is nice but even with a new sport suspension, all the 318ti's i drive feel like go karts and make my friends sick when i take back roads.. haha. best of luck with whatever you do. if you insist on reinvestment in your old car, then you just need to look at what will give you a bang for you buck. probably something most people look past... i am not sure what that is though since it is different for everyone. | i can understand getting the new car feel..but being faster???? not sure.. i've ran against a few e46 m3's and the TI proved that newer doesnt mean faster.. | | | | | 09-29-2011, 04:33 AM | #15 | | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 1,364 |
Put the money into preventive maintainence if you haven't already. Always take care of basics before you begin your mods.
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