Warranty over, is it safe to mod?

bomiheko · 07-15-2013, 09:00 PM

Kinda does sound like a dumb question but wanna know what you guys think. My 2009 BMW 335xi is now out of warranty, and now I wanna try something new with it and maybe install a JB4, change the intake for now. The car has about 41k miles on it, so I'm guessing it shouldn't be a problem? Car is currently stock. Just an idea and since the new F30s will be out, mods for the E90s are gonna be gone soon, so I wanna make this decision now. I'm planning on keeping the car till it dies. Thanks!

fazman · 07-15-2013, 10:17 PM

I've been modded while under factory and under CPO... no need to wait to mod. But just make sure you use the correct upgrade path and make sure you keep on top of maintaining your car well or early.

napeHbNYC · 07-15-2013, 10:23 PM

Safe not to loose warranty-yes, since its over anyway(the bumper to bumper one), as far as everything else goes, with big power comes big responsibility(all the weak points will show themselves). My car still has full warranty and CPO and I am FBO.

ZanaX · 07-15-2013, 10:41 PM

^^^Word. I'm still on factory warranty and CPO and I'm FBO

techietaichi · 07-15-2013, 10:46 PM

It's time to break a cherry man. MOD-UP!

bomiheko · 07-15-2013, 10:57 PM

Thanks a lot guys. I was mostly worry that since the car was stock for 4 years, maybe the engine wouldn't be able to handle a sudden change. I guess I worry too much. Haha.

So, now the next question is, what mod should I do first? Now it's my first time modding a car, but I'm willing to learn, and can usually get most things done with a guide and few pics. I might be able to source a shop for other things too!

techietaichi · 07-15-2013, 11:01 PM

That depends on what you want out of the car and the size of your wallet. You want power or looks? Perhaps a bit of both. These forums are chock full of great ideas.

Chill Will · 07-15-2013, 11:12 PM

Greetings,
I have a stock 07' 328i, I want to add an aftermarket exhaust for sound, not to much about hp. Any recommendations for exhausts?
Also, what's a good intake to put in? Thanks

cb2188 · 07-15-2013, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bomiheko

Thanks a lot guys. I was mostly worry that since the car was stock for 4 years, maybe the engine wouldn't be able to handle a sudden change. I guess I worry too much. Haha.

So, now the next question is, what mod should I do first? Now it's my first time modding a car, but I'm willing to learn, and can usually get most things done with a guide and few pics. I might be able to source a shop for other things too!

bomiheko, I suggest you first get a tune and get the BMW PE. As everyone is saying, there is an endless amount of mods.... have fun!

WickedB · 07-16-2013, 12:32 AM

Mod away! As others have said.. just make sure you stay on top of maintenance... if you're a 15k oil change type of guy.... I wouldn't recommend it... and it's going to get expensive (relative).

Spensaur · 07-16-2013, 12:39 AM

Don't do it. Your car will explode...

cvc 22349a · 07-16-2013, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by bomiheko

Thanks a lot guys. I was mostly worry that since the car was stock for 4 years, maybe the engine wouldn't be able to handle a sudden change. I guess I worry too much. Haha.

So, now the next question is, what mod should I do first? Now it's my first time modding a car, but I'm willing to learn, and can usually get most things done with a guide and few pics. I might be able to source a shop for other things too!

Flash tune + fmic; skip the intake

07-15-2013, 09:00 PM	#1
bomiheko Private First Class 5 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 335xi Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	Warranty over, is it safe to mod? Kinda does sound like a dumb question but wanna know what you guys think. My 2009 BMW 335xi is now out of warranty, and now I wanna try something new with it and maybe install a JB4, change the intake for now. The car has about 41k miles on it, so I'm guessing it shouldn't be a problem? Car is currently stock. Just an idea and since the new F30s will be out, mods for the E90s are gonna be gone soon, so I wanna make this decision now. I'm planning on keeping the car till it dies. Thanks!
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fazman Brigadier General 681 Rep 3,696 Posts Drives: 335 e90 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I've been modded while under factory and under CPO... no need to wait to mod. But just make sure you use the correct upgrade path and make sure you keep on top of maintaining your car well or early.
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napeHbNYC Captain 234 Rep 990 Posts Drives: 2007 e60 550i RWD 6MT Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NY,NY iTrader: (7)	Safe not to loose warranty-yes, since its over anyway(the bumper to bumper one), as far as everything else goes, with big power comes big responsibility(all the weak points will show themselves). My car still has full warranty and CPO and I am FBO.
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ZanaX Private First Class 18 Rep 116 Posts Drives: A modded 335i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SF Bay iTrader: (0)	^^^Word. I'm still on factory warranty and CPO and I'm FBO __________________ PROCEDE / VRSF DP / ETS EXHAUST / ETS INTERCOOLER / BMS DCI / ER CHARGEPIPE / TIAL Q BOV / MEGAN COILOVERS / H&R SWAYS / 20:10 TINT / M3 SPOILER / HAMANN SPOILER / SPLITTERS / LUX ANGEL EYES / 19'' MIRO 111 / HANKOOK V12 / ALUMINUM PEDALS / ESCORT HARDWIRE / GLOSS BLACK GRILLS / LED INTERIOR / HID FOGS
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techietaichi Major 294 Rep 1,311 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Pre-LCI & 2010 X3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Massghanistan, USA iTrader: (1)	It's time to break a cherry man. MOD-UP! __________________
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bomiheko Private First Class 5 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 335xi Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	Thanks a lot guys. I was mostly worry that since the car was stock for 4 years, maybe the engine wouldn't be able to handle a sudden change. I guess I worry too much. Haha. So, now the next question is, what mod should I do first? Now it's my first time modding a car, but I'm willing to learn, and can usually get most things done with a guide and few pics. I might be able to source a shop for other things too!
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techietaichi Major 294 Rep 1,311 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Pre-LCI & 2010 X3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Massghanistan, USA iTrader: (1)	That depends on what you want out of the car and the size of your wallet. You want power or looks? Perhaps a bit of both. These forums are chock full of great ideas. __________________
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Chill Will Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 07, 328i coupe Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Central Texas iTrader: (0)	Greetings, I have a stock 07' 328i, I want to add an aftermarket exhaust for sound, not to much about hp. Any recommendations for exhausts? Also, what's a good intake to put in? Thanks
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WickedB Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 290 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Convertible Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Detroit, MI iTrader: (0)	Mod away! As others have said.. just make sure you stay on top of maintenance... if you're a 15k oil change type of guy.... I wouldn't recommend it... and it's going to get expensive (relative).
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Spensaur Lieutenant 38 Rep 555 Posts Drives: E93 328i Join Date: May 2008 Location: So.Cal iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW E93 328i [9.00]	Don't do it. Your car will explode... __________________ 2007 E93 328i \| Space Gray Coral Red \| M-Tech Front Bumper w/ Carbon Fiber Splitters \| BMW Performance Rear Bumper \| BMW Performance Exhaust w/ Secondary Cat Delete \| Injen Intake \| HID Angel Eyes \| M3 Trunk Lip Spoiler
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