Need some advice on what to do with this $600

maxwell600 · 07-19-2013, 08:52 AM

Hey everyone, have $600 burning a hole in my pocket.

07 335i, 62k miles
DCI, OpenFlash

Have VRSF DPs, ETS/Tial CP sitting in garage. Here are my options:

VRSF shop install-$300 - would like to install myself and use the cash towards intercooler, but honestly not comfortable with it.
Walnut blasting and OFH gasket replacement- $500
VRSF FMIC- $420 - I'd install myself

I'd like to have all done. But what order would I go in? I mean, I already have the DPs soooo.

Wescuddles · 07-19-2013, 09:07 AM

4) save more money

straightcashhomie · 07-19-2013, 09:16 AM

walnut blasting and diy fmic urself. save for dp install l8r

USAF Rick · 07-19-2013, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Wescuddles

4) save more money

+1

maxwell600 · 07-19-2013, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Wescuddles

4) save more money

of course! But we are talking about what to do next with the current funds I have.

BlackBB6 · 07-19-2013, 09:22 AM

It summer, I would go with the intercooler and DIY install. I know it doesn't seem right since you have DP's already available, but those can wait IMO.

JDrago1926 · 07-19-2013, 09:51 AM

Personally I am doing the same exact thing.... Get your car up to fully maintained...

I just swapped my plugs and coils... I'm installing my VRSF FMIC Monday and having my car Walnut blasted the weekend after... I'm also swapping 1 injector that is faulty.... Do yourself the favor and walnut blast and do the FMIC.

I'm hitting over 100 degrees here in NY and my cars oil temp is getting HOT!

Wescuddles · 07-19-2013, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by maxwell600

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Originally Posted by Wescuddles

4) save more money

of course! But we are talking about what to do next with the current funds I have.

Just buggin' ya bud. I'd definitely get a walnut blast.

maxwell600 · 07-19-2013, 10:06 AM

Thinking of doing the walnut blasting,
then just DIY w/help on DPs (hopefully)

E90Company · 07-19-2013, 10:19 AM

Maintenance always comes first. Option two, especially at your milage with the valve cleaning if it hasn't been done before.

Szemenyei · 07-19-2013, 10:22 AM

I would pay to get the downpipes put into the car.. Carbon buildup was not to bad in my car when I had mine done at like 90,000 miles but each car is different. Maintenance is a big priority on these cars as well

maxwell600 · 07-19-2013, 10:37 AM

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I would pay to get the downpipes put into the car.. Carbon buildup was not to bad in my car when I had mine done at like 90,000 miles but each car is different. Maintenance is a big priority on these cars as well

See thats what I was thinking as well. I mean shit, I already have the DPs, might as well install the.

I'm thinking I can get the DPs installed and the OFH gasket replaced for $350.

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maxwell600 Private First Class 6 Rep 168 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i w/ Sport Pkg Join Date: May 2012 Location: Gadsden, AL iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Need some advice on what to do with this $600 Hey everyone, have $600 burning a hole in my pocket. 07 335i, 62k miles DCI, OpenFlash Have VRSF DPs, ETS/Tial CP sitting in garage. Here are my options: VRSF shop install-$300 - would like to install myself and use the cash towards intercooler, but honestly not comfortable with it. Walnut blasting and OFH gasket replacement- $500 VRSF FMIC- $420 - I'd install myself I'd like to have all done. But what order would I go in? I mean, I already have the DPs soooo. __________________ 2007 335i, 6AT, DCI, ETS CP w/ Tial, OpenFlash Tablet
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straightcashhomie Lieutenant 75 Rep 590 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: home iTrader: (1)	walnut blasting and diy fmic urself. save for dp install l8r
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BlackBB6 Lieutenant 65 Rep 554 Posts Drives: E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Dallas iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 335i [8.00]	It summer, I would go with the intercooler and DIY install. I know it doesn't seem right since you have DP's already available, but those can wait IMO.
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JDrago1926 335i Owner 56 Rep 839 Posts Drives: BMW 335i 4 Door Join Date: May 2013 Location: New York iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Personally I am doing the same exact thing.... Get your car up to fully maintained... I just swapped my plugs and coils... I'm installing my VRSF FMIC Monday and having my car Walnut blasted the weekend after... I'm also swapping 1 injector that is faulty.... Do yourself the favor and walnut blast and do the FMIC. I'm hitting over 100 degrees here in NY and my cars oil temp is getting HOT! __________________ E90 - 2007 BMW 335i Sedan 45K miles 7" VRSF FMIC \| BMS DCI \| AR Catless DPs \| KW v2 Coilovers \| M3 Front Control Arms
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maxwell600 Private First Class 6 Rep 168 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i w/ Sport Pkg Join Date: May 2012 Location: Gadsden, AL iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Thinking of doing the walnut blasting, then just DIY w/help on DPs (hopefully) __________________ 2007 335i, 6AT, DCI, ETS CP w/ Tial, OpenFlash Tablet
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E90Company Major General 194 Rep 6,136 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	Maintenance always comes first. Option two, especially at your milage with the valve cleaning if it hasn't been done before.
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Szemenyei First Lieutenant 7 Rep 327 Posts Drives: Jet Black 335xi Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (1)	I would pay to get the downpipes put into the car.. Carbon buildup was not to bad in my car when I had mine done at like 90,000 miles but each car is different. Maintenance is a big priority on these cars as well __________________ Current: 2018 F80 M3 Retired: 2013 B8.5 S4 Retired: 2007 e90 335xi Cobb Tuned e85 50/50, AFE Intake, VK Catless Downpipes, Spec Stage 3+ SMFW, ER CP w/ TIAL, Vanguard Exhaust (Custom Fit )
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