Hey folks just new to the forum and picked up my 64 plate m sport 1 series 116d at the weekend.
Lovely looking car, just underwhelmed with speed and sound (as i would with a diesel i guess)....
Im going to go for a remap soon, but i was looking for advice on the exhaust system? Is it worth going for something else? Id like an improved sound but am i just throwing money to the wind doing that?
In hindsight im thinking the 1.6 petrol may have been a better option, but diesel was just more affordable in terms of tax, fuel and insurance. And sadly the m135i are still just out my budget.
Cheers.
What mods?
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Re: What mods?
Following as I am in a similar situation with my 114D, mainly the exhaust anyway as I have already had a remap done.
Again for me a 114i or even 116i would have been better but I got a good deal on my 114D which is highly specc’d aswell.
Again for me a 114i or even 116i would have been better but I got a good deal on my 114D which is highly specc’d aswell.
Now - 2016 M135i - Valencia Orange 
Old- 2013 114D Sport - Black Sapphire
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Stegosaurus
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Re: What mods?
Diesels never really sound too great, even with after market exhausts on them.
If you want to make yours feel a bit faster though, I'd get it mapped and work on a good chassis/susp. setup, that way you can keep using all that extra power from the map more effectively in the corners.
Forum gurus on this sort of thing are Marco_Polo and Blind_Pugh
If you want to make yours feel a bit faster though, I'd get it mapped and work on a good chassis/susp. setup, that way you can keep using all that extra power from the map more effectively in the corners.
Forum gurus on this sort of thing are Marco_Polo and Blind_Pugh
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Current: 2017 M140i F20 in Estoril Blue 'Lydia'
2 laps of the Nurburgring completed, 160mph achieved (autobahn)
Gone: F20 118d M Sport in Estoril Blue 'Bex'
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LikeSpicyTofu
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Re: What mods?
Same position, bought a 118i recently and its pretty rapid. Stock exhaust is quite loud on start up!
I'm considering getting race chip tunning done on mine! +30bhp + 20% more efficient so why not! Also thinking of other mods such as tinting the windows ( didnt have it from factory) and might consider getting the steering wheel retrimmed to a softer leather because i hate the stock one atm.
I'm considering getting race chip tunning done on mine! +30bhp + 20% more efficient so why not! Also thinking of other mods such as tinting the windows ( didnt have it from factory) and might consider getting the steering wheel retrimmed to a softer leather because i hate the stock one atm.