2019 330i, stage 1, loving it
Stage 2 without hardware is basically stage 1.5. A real stage 2 needs at minimum a downpipe. The ECU can only do so much with stock hardware restrictions.
2 months ago
I had a 116i before my current F30. Stage 1 made it feel like a completely different car. The low-end torque improvement was the biggest change - no more having to rev it out just ...
2 months ago
I have the 330i xDrive and honestly in dry conditions you cant tell the difference from RWD. The xDrive system sends most power to the rear until it detects slip. In rain and snow ...
2 months ago
Is TCU tuning safe for the gearbox long-term? Im worried about faster shifts putting more stress on the clutch packs. My F30 has 80k km and I dont want to shorten the gearbox life.
3 months ago
Pure Stage 2 turbo is the sweet spot for daily + track. 500hp is plenty and its still reliable. The VTT is more power but also more stress on the engine.
4 months ago
NGK 97506 are the correct plugs for N55. Make sure to gap them properly - the gap matters more than people think.
5 months ago
Stelvio Pass is overrated imo. Too many tourists and the road is narrow. Transfagarasan is much better for actual driving.
5 months ago
BC Racing is fine for the price. Ive been running them on my E46 for 2 years with no issues. Ride quality is decent for coilovers.
5 months ago
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2019 330i, stage 1, loving it
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