Taking your 335i on a road trip with mods

loweredram · 05-04-2011, 02:08 PM

I'm getting ready to make a trip to Vegas and my buddy has got me all worried about leaving my V5 and forge dv's installed. He is saying what if you break down and ge towed to the dealer. Ok I can see that argument but why even bother with mods if you're that paranoid anything could happen. I want to have power on that long trip to V! I will admit now he has me thinking so I thought I would ask here. Does anyone on the forum pull their mods before a long road trip ?

XDEEDUBBX · 05-04-2011, 02:18 PM

made a couple trips in my 335i from L.A. to vegas no problem. Just try not to overheat. Maybe bring a spare tire and a jack if you dont have rft's

dhan · 05-04-2011, 02:18 PM

nope, you'll be fine.

geterdone · 05-04-2011, 02:26 PM

No problems, tell your buddy most of us probably wouldn't mod our cars if it meant we couldn't drive them when we want.

Slops · 05-04-2011, 02:29 PM

the world is going to end... drive you car as if you believe that

Dackz · 05-04-2011, 02:32 PM

I wouldnt own the car if I thought I would have an issue. IF you are scared, sell the car.

That said, Ive driven my car from Portland OR to Denver (when I bought it), Denver to Vegas twice, Denver to LA and up the coast to San Fran and back. 28-30mpg and comfort and passing power and handling...best car ever for a road trip in my book.

LOTS AND LOTS of HEAVILY modded cars drove up to Vegas 2 weeks ago for Mfest. Trust me, you will be fine

EZ_TUR90 · 05-04-2011, 02:38 PM

You'll be fine. I've taken many trips with my previously modded 335i, and no problem. Just don't drive crazy.

loweredram · 05-04-2011, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Dackz

I wouldnt own the car if I thought I would have an issue. IF you are scared, sell the car.

That said, Ive driven my car from Portland OR to Denver (when I bought it), Denver to Vegas twice, Denver to LA and up the coast to San Fran and back. 28-30mpg and comfort and passing power and handling...best car ever for a road trip in my book.

LOTS AND LOTS of HEAVILY modded cars drove up to Vegas 2 weeks ago for Mfest. Trust me, you will be fine

I wasn't scared I just never even thought of it until he brought it up. My 335 is an 07 with 41k on it and the only issue I ever had was the fuel pump. Ironically the fuel pump went out 3 days after I got the letter to change it out from BMW. I was just feeling it out with other forum members . Thanks guys

JayKay335i · 05-04-2011, 03:47 PM

Drove cross country with mods.... twice....

youngnastyman · 05-04-2011, 04:40 PM

drove my car from Houston to Vegas with my JB3, DCI, BOV, Exhaust..

you'll be fine.

If you're really that worried just bring some tools so u can at least pull out that chip if anything happens (doubtful but ehh who knows). I dont think they'll trip as much over the DVs. Prob wont even notice lol.

loweredram · 05-04-2011, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by youngnastyman

drove my car from Houston to Vegas with my JB3, DCI, BOV, Exhaust..

you'll be fine.

If you're really that worried just bring some tools so u can at least pull out that chip if anything happens (doubtful but ehh who knows). I dont think they'll trip as much over the DVs. Prob wont even notice lol.

Thanks man . I guess I asked the question wrong but ya I probably will bring something to get the tune out at least. My buddy was saying that "if" you break down you don't want to lose your warranty. I've never worried about it until he mentioned it I was just asking forum members

aretardedorange · 05-04-2011, 06:49 PM

Why you asking such a question. You are driving a 50k car that is 3 years old... you are not driving some POS beater.

crzylildude · 05-04-2011, 06:57 PM

I have a 07 335i with 25K miles drives it from LA to SF to RENO then back same route once a month... I have no problems... just make sure your tires are not balding... and make sure all fluids are top-up ... you will be fine its a BMW, it is made to be DRIVEN

Kikken · 05-04-2011, 06:58 PM

Your car will explode and innocent bystanders will probably die.

crzylildude · 05-04-2011, 07:01 PM

Just don't get a ticket! or else they are going to take your car because of your mod!
lol! just kidding! you will be fine!

Kuch335 · 05-04-2011, 07:48 PM

i just added an 8mm socket to my toolkit.. all ya need for a road side JB removal

NiVeDh · 05-04-2011, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kuch123

i just added an 8mm socket to my toolkit.. all ya need for a road side JB removal

Don't forget tiny flat-head screwdriver for those ECU subconnectors.

Kuch335 · 05-04-2011, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by NiVeDh

Don't forget tiny flat-head screwdriver for those ECU subconnectors.

or a pen

but yea, got one in glove compt

loweredram · 05-05-2011, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by aretardedorange

Why you asking such a question. You are driving a 50k car that is 3 years old... you are not driving some POS beater.

Dude did you not read the post. I was JUST ASKING ! I never thought about pulling the tune and intake before a trip my buddy suggested it since I still have warranty. Since you had nothing to add why did you even bother posting .

For everyone else thanks for your response. This is the first long trip I have taken with the V5 and since I don't have an oil cooler and it's getting warm I was concerned when my buddy brought it up.

jt335i · 05-05-2011, 01:17 PM

Don't worry be happy and don't think too much. Just enjoy the trip. And if someone wants to race you on a long straightaway, just blow them away.

youngnastyman · 05-05-2011, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loweredram

Dude did you not read the post. I was JUST ASKING ! I never thought about pulling the tune and intake before a trip my buddy suggested it since I still have warranty. Since you had nothing to add why did you even bother posting .

For everyone else thanks for your response. This is the first long trip I have taken with the V5 and since I don't have an oil cooler and it's getting warm I was concerned when my buddy brought it up.

my car has no oil cooler as well... ran fine.

RaceBlood · 05-05-2011, 01:39 PM

What is the problem? Have fun...

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dhan Lieutenant 20 Rep 558 Posts Drives: '11 TiAg E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	nope, you'll be fine.
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geterdone Private First Class 5 Rep 144 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Yukon, Oklahoma iTrader: (1)	No problems, tell your buddy most of us probably wouldn't mod our cars if it meant we couldn't drive them when we want.
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Dackz Hates Speed Limits 111 Rep 2,589 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Northern CO iTrader: (4)	I wouldnt own the car if I thought I would have an issue. IF you are scared, sell the car. That said, Ive driven my car from Portland OR to Denver (when I bought it), Denver to Vegas twice, Denver to LA and up the coast to San Fran and back. 28-30mpg and comfort and passing power and handling...best car ever for a road trip in my book. LOTS AND LOTS of HEAVILY modded cars drove up to Vegas 2 weeks ago for Mfest. Trust me, you will be fine
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EZ_TUR90 Ez tur90 189 Rep 3,191 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (11)	You'll be fine. I've taken many trips with my previously modded 335i, and no problem. Just don't drive crazy. __________________
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youngnastyman Major 218 Rep 1,420 Posts Drives: F83 M4 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (13)	drove my car from Houston to Vegas with my JB3, DCI, BOV, Exhaust.. you'll be fine. If you're really that worried just bring some tools so u can at least pull out that chip if anything happens (doubtful but ehh who knows). I dont think they'll trip as much over the DVs. Prob wont even notice lol.
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aretardedorange Banned 168 Rep 609 Posts Drives: E60 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Empire State iTrader: (6)	Why you asking such a question. You are driving a 50k car that is 3 years old... you are not driving some POS beater.
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Kuch335 2007 335i E92 44 Rep 624 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 TiAg, 2011 X3 35i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: OH iTrader: (4)	i just added an 8mm socket to my toolkit.. all ya need for a road side JB removal __________________ 2007 335i E92 AT - MHD E85 Flash, xHP Stage 3 , MR5 Intake, VRSF DPs, VRSF 7in FMIC, ER CP, Fuel-It Stage 1, RB PCV, UUC Corsa Exhaust, BL R8 Coils, Sachs SRE Coilovers, M3 Control Arms, H&R Sway, BA Diff Lock, MDF Scoops, Tint, CF Hood, Mini Battery :: 2011 X3 xDrive 35i - MHD Stage 1, Alum Charge Pipe
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