Tough Decision... power or cosmetic mods

jzingerman · 06-07-2012, 12:09 AM

I'm deciding if I should go for power or for cosmetics on my car. I currently have my car dropped on kw v3's, a muffler delete, angel eyes, and a few more small things. I am having trouble deciding if i should get new tires and rims or if I should upgrade the power of my car. I'm still on my stock 18's and stock run flats. If I were to go for power, I would be getting a jb4, downpipe, and intake. So what is it? Should I go with new rims and tires? Or power?

I only have a choice of one of the two even though the prices are very different.

Thanks,
Jake

boogiee90 · 06-07-2012, 12:14 AM

Bye stocks!

Taipei-TT · 06-07-2012, 12:32 AM

I voted for show and not go!

You already have a 335....fast!
You have dropped it. But a drop on stock rims, 18"s at that, to me, would look off.

Get some show now...and when you really get bored of the power....later on you can ratchet it up with the JB4. Your wallet my thank you for the show and not go...think of the speeding tickets you might get!

forever_speed · 06-07-2012, 12:32 AM

I would suggest JB4 + wheels and tires if possible. Get a nice pair of linea corse

DSB335d · 06-07-2012, 03:52 AM

What about sound upgrades?

ChasVS · 06-07-2012, 07:57 AM

The 335 has plenty of power that you'll never really be able to use. Put the power down with upgraded wheels and rubber. You get a twofer, looks and handling with the wheels & tire upgrade.

MWhy · 06-07-2012, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ChasVS

The 335 has plenty of power that you'll never really be able to use. Put the power down with upgraded wheels and rubber. You get a twofer, looks and handling with the wheels & tire upgrade.

+1 ^

MrPig · 06-07-2012, 12:41 PM

I see you have a 335 M-Sport. I consider the 193m to be really nice wheels to begin with, so personally I'd go for either power or coilovers.

Loco Goose · 06-07-2012, 12:43 PM

power upgrades > cosmetic upgrades

Eugeinus · 06-07-2012, 01:24 PM

Cosmetic before power IMO. It's nice to have more power, but the 335i comes with plenty stock. Get some nice Wheels/tires and your car will stand out. Once you have that done, you can have some fun with performance mods...

rascalion · 06-07-2012, 01:28 PM

If you're like me and have a 80+ mile commute everyday, then power first (you already have some cosmetic). I say power first b/c you're driving the car, not looking at it. You might as well enjoy it to it's fullest when you're spending that much time behind the wheel.

If you're just driving around town, being "seen" etc. Then go cosmetic by all means.

Bingobimmer · 06-07-2012, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by rascalion

If you're like me and have a 80+ mile commute everyday, then power first (you already have some cosmetic). I say power first b/c you're driving the car, not looking at it. You might as well enjoy it to it's fullest when you're spending that much time behind the wheel.

If you're just driving around town, being "seen" etc. Then go cosmetic by all means.

Good point. I'm a fan of the 193s so I would stick with them and get the jb4.

sexymexy · 06-07-2012, 04:18 PM

If you track your car power is a must, but if you want to stand out from the rest cosmetics is the way to go. THINK...How fast and how long can you go with your car on the streets? I don't think you can use all your ponies that you car came out on regular roads.

rbtamms · 06-07-2012, 04:24 PM

Cosmetics first...because with or without power...it will look powered...

MWhy · 06-07-2012, 05:19 PM

Wheels and tires are not cosmetic mods. While they do change the look, they primarily affect ride, handling, traction, etc.

Also, IMHO, you need higher performance wheels/tires to get the most from engine/power mods. Like putting your body on steroids, but running in flip flops.

So if you can't accompany the power mods with new wheels, you are wasting part o your money.

Therefore, new wheels and tires is a better way to go.

E90Company · 06-07-2012, 05:50 PM

Rims. More people will notice

Baypistolman · 06-07-2012, 08:19 PM

I am in the same boat, I think I will try cobb access port then some wheels.

MGT81 · 06-07-2012, 10:54 PM

Buy rims. And like someone else said, quality wheels ARE a performance upgrade. Buy the lightest, strongest wheels that you can afford and don't get ridiculous with the sizes. I went with a TSW Nurburgring in 18x8 front and 18x9.5 rear.

DMafia46 · 06-07-2012, 10:56 PM

proper rims because you have a 335i

BoricuaE92 · 06-07-2012, 11:20 PM

rims =/= wheels

335okc · 06-07-2012, 11:26 PM

ask yourself this: do you enjoy driving it more our do you enjoy looking at it and be seen in it more? there is no wrong answer.
I'm all for power and handling. i enjoy driving it a whole lot more. i do track it.

username604 · 06-07-2012, 11:29 PM

270 wheel horsepower is plenty for me
i no longer get that "damn that's fast!" feeling, but i never think my car is slow

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06-07-2012, 12:09 AM	#1
jzingerman Second Lieutenant 36 Rep 249 Posts Drives: 2011 Bmw 335i M sport Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Beverly Hills California iTrader: (1)	Tough Decision... power or cosmetic mods I'm deciding if I should go for power or for cosmetics on my car. I currently have my car dropped on kw v3's, a muffler delete, angel eyes, and a few more small things. I am having trouble deciding if i should get new tires and rims or if I should upgrade the power of my car. I'm still on my stock 18's and stock run flats. If I were to go for power, I would be getting a jb4, downpipe, and intake. So what is it? Should I go with new rims and tires? Or power? I only have a choice of one of the two even though the prices are very different. Thanks, Jake
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06-07-2012, 12:32 AM	#3
Taipei-TT Captain 25 Rep 642 Posts Drives: 2014 X3 2.0D Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canadian in Taipei iTrader: (0)	I voted for show and not go! You already have a 335....fast! You have dropped it. But a drop on stock rims, 18"s at that, to me, would look off. Get some show now...and when you really get bored of the power....later on you can ratchet it up with the JB4. Your wallet my thank you for the show and not go...think of the speeding tickets you might get!
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forever_speed First Lieutenant 17 Rep 386 Posts Drives: 06 325i Jet Black Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Reston, VA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	I would suggest JB4 + wheels and tires if possible. Get a nice pair of linea corse __________________ LC 818\|35% tints\|Coding\|Blackline\|LS3 AA- Full Blackout \|HID fogs\| AA tune stage 2\|Muffler Delete
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DSB335d Captain 1324 Rep 700 Posts Drives: '11 335d DSB/oyster&black/navi Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: West palm beach iTrader: (0)	What about sound upgrades?
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06-07-2012, 07:57 AM	#6
ChasVS Colonel 40 Rep 2,431 Posts Drives: 2012 MB ML350 Bluetec Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central FL iTrader: (10)	The 335 has plenty of power that you'll never really be able to use. Put the power down with upgraded wheels and rubber. You get a twofer, looks and handling with the wheels & tire upgrade. __________________ My speeding isn't the problem. It's the Slow Folks ahead of me that cause accidents!
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MrPig Major 14 Rep 1,203 Posts Drives: '11 STI, '90 325iS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 1990 BMW 325is [10.00]	I see you have a 335 M-Sport. I consider the 193m to be really nice wheels to begin with, so personally I'd go for either power or coilovers. __________________
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06-07-2012, 12:43 PM	#9
Loco Goose Member 36 Rep 727 Posts Drives: Space Gray 335 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (1)	power upgrades > cosmetic upgrades __________________
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06-07-2012, 01:24 PM	#10
Eugeinus Major 43 Rep 1,158 Posts Drives: 13' Audi A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: DC/NOVA iTrader: (9)	Cosmetic before power IMO. It's nice to have more power, but the 335i comes with plenty stock. Get some nice Wheels/tires and your car will stand out. Once you have that done, you can have some fun with performance mods... __________________ 2010 335i xdrive M sport - Sold
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rascalion Private 4 Rep 60 Posts Drives: 2008 335i E93 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Warwick, RI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i E93 [0.00]	If you're like me and have a 80+ mile commute everyday, then power first (you already have some cosmetic). I say power first b/c you're driving the car, not looking at it. You might as well enjoy it to it's fullest when you're spending that much time behind the wheel. If you're just driving around town, being "seen" etc. Then go cosmetic by all means. __________________ Old car: 2008 335i Convertible w/ PROcede Rev2.5SE // aFe Stage-2 PRO Si Intake // BMS OCC // SmartTop New car: 2017 Ford Fusion Titanium. I got old, married and was given a budget.
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sexymexy Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 2006 e90 jet black Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tx iTrader: (1)	If you track your car power is a must, but if you want to stand out from the rest cosmetics is the way to go. THINK...How fast and how long can you go with your car on the streets? I don't think you can use all your ponies that you car came out on regular roads.
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rbtamms Major 65 Rep 1,450 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 and 2013 F25 Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 328i [0.00]	Cosmetics first...because with or without power...it will look powered... __________________
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06-07-2012, 05:19 PM	#15
MWhy Private First Class 6 Rep 100 Posts Drives: 2012 335is BSM Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Redondo Beach, CA iTrader: (0)	Wheels and tires are not cosmetic mods. While they do change the look, they primarily affect ride, handling, traction, etc. Also, IMHO, you need higher performance wheels/tires to get the most from engine/power mods. Like putting your body on steroids, but running in flip flops. So if you can't accompany the power mods with new wheels, you are wasting part o your money. Therefore, new wheels and tires is a better way to go.
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E90Company Major General 196 Rep 6,136 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	Rims. More people will notice
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Baypistolman Private First Class 1 Rep 109 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sacramento iTrader: (0)	I am in the same boat, I think I will try cobb access port then some wheels.
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06-07-2012, 10:54 PM	#18
MGT81 Lieutenant 101 Rep 535 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Buy rims. And like someone else said, quality wheels ARE a performance upgrade. Buy the lightest, strongest wheels that you can afford and don't get ridiculous with the sizes. I went with a TSW Nurburgring in 18x8 front and 18x9.5 rear.
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DMafia46 Hates Posers 13 Rep 443 Posts Drives: E46M3,335xi,Lambo, Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	proper rims because you have a 335i
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BoricuaE92 Second Lieutenant 38 Rep 225 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	rims =/= wheels
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335okc Captain 42 Rep 659 Posts Drives: e90 335 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: okc iTrader: (0)	ask yourself this: do you enjoy driving it more our do you enjoy looking at it and be seen in it more? there is no wrong answer. I'm all for power and handling. i enjoy driving it a whole lot more. i do track it.
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username604 Colonel 124 Rep 2,554 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: repair shop iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [10.00]	270 wheel horsepower is plenty for me i no longer get that "damn that's fast!" feeling, but i never think my car is slow
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