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So I've done some basics but yet to step into some modest updates. I'd love to sound better but CA has a bunch of restrictions and I'm not paying 4gs for some mufflers with valve controls and the Dinan esq range I just haven't been impressed with. Any thoughts?
I'm a bit nervous jumping under the hood as I didn't touch much on my e46 330 ci I'm jumping from. Would love to get another 50-80 horses and fix some of the pedal lag. So here goes. Suggestions? So far: H&R springs, color matched trim including all reflectors, trim match mirror covers. Upgraded sound system. On my list: ECU flash Exhaust Still deciding between powder coating and different wheels sometime in the future Might wrap roof gloss black to match trim
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Would a muffler delete be too loud for CA regulations?
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I think a tune would get you into that sweet range of power you're looking for! Even at stage1. Lots of folks reporting "better" throttle response out of flash tunes like MHD/ MB3/ Mission. I can't vouch on this yet as I've yet to do it myself. for sound: Maybe others can help you but CONSIDERING the California militant regulations... changing mufflers to something that would pass inspection would be $$$$$$ (as you said). What you CAN do that adds a tiny bit more sound is to remove the resonator in front of the diff and straight pipe that section (and this is pretty cheap to do). Leaving the factory mufflers to keep the inspectors happy. I know your options are limited out in CA so this is the best I can come up with lol
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The "inspectors" don't care about looks/equipment. All they care about is dB's at certain distances, angles and rpm. At least it returns to fix-it-ticket status in a few hours; EXCEPT for motorcycles. They still get screwed.
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BM3 or MHD would be the way to go for super easy boost in power. I did find it interesting though that when I went in for service at my local dealer last month, they asked me if I've done any "engine tuning". I told them no (as I flashed my car back to stock and locked the DME). They did the service and some warranty work on an oil pan and said nothing about the car having been flashed. Perhaps locking the DME is all you need to do before taking the car in.
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First one is my old e46 (still in the fam) which I love to this day.
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About 4 months. They feel great. It is the m sport shocks though.
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With that said, BM3 let's you get that extra horsepower and transmission tuning and modify any burble to your liking at any time. Absolutely the best mod I've done on any car given the cost.
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