first mod

[bodger]

just had head on 325 done and is now running sweet, what should my first mod be to give me a few extra ponies, car is totaly standard at the moment, im not after spending thousands but would just like to keep up with my mates a bit more as they have evos and imprezas, my car is 1988 325i

[maxfield]

Suspension and brakes. Going fast in a straight line is pretty boring IMO.

Without loads of work you won't be keeping up with Scobbie's or Evo's...

[E30BeemerLad]

Zone chip and a decent panel filter in the standard airbox will help liven it up a little bit

[bodger]

o i know that i cant keep up with that jap crap but would like to embaress them abit

[maxfield]

Only time you will embarrass them is reliability, looks and build quality.

Scoobie's and Evo's will probably beat you in every race situation on the road/track.

Get a nice suspension setup and you will have a right hoot down some country lanes.

[bodger]

the most important things imo

[march109]

forget the brakes, except maybe making sure they are well serviced (decent pads and fluid), the 325 comes with discs all round so no major need to upgrade with the power you have.

Suspension is a good idea, to beat your mates in fun terms, evos and imprezzas can't drift(well) tho so you'll have that over them, practice that and get some decent supension.

The M20 is expensive to NA mod, just take a look at the evolve shop (link above) for prices to have a look.

But a decent chip could iron out the flat spots and make it more fun to drive.

[bodger]

forgot when i boght it previous owner just had bilstein shocks put on it, only original ones mind but they are only 3/4 months old so would 60/40 springs sort the handling out abit

[Ant]

1st mod, check you have NGK BPR6ES plugs fitted, anything else is NFG

2nd go get it dynoed in peak stock condition, then think about what next ?

Only way forwards is to build on what you have imho

unless you find out, its all irrelavant