2 12's or an active chip for my e90 328i?

bmwonbrembos · 10-21-2010, 10:35 PM

im stuck in a little situation, what would you pick?

btw the chip adds around 15hp and there are some other benefits

one thing to consider is that my car is CPO

Jonny550 · 10-21-2010, 11:08 PM

get a PB from BMS and 2 twelves.

click here to see the PB http://burgertuning.com/BMS_Power_Box.html

Forcefed3 · 10-21-2010, 11:14 PM

I would never even consider putting sub's in my car. So I say BMS PB.

2kaccordocoupe · 10-22-2010, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gbreeE90

I would never even consider putting sub's in my car. So I say BMS PB.

+1

J02 335i · 10-22-2010, 05:40 AM

People still put subs in their cars? OMG don't do it. I never thought I would see this on this forum.

JonLerd · 10-22-2010, 06:10 AM

i would do neither. The pbx is not a tune by any means. I dont know much about it but its not like a tune on a 335i. The sub is also a bit extreme unless your still in hs or college and like to listen to heavy bass. The money can be used for more useful things like leds, 6000k fogs...etc

bmwonbrembos · 10-25-2010, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon335iFL

get a PB from BMS and 2 twelves.

click here to see the PB http://burgertuning.com/BMS_Power_Box.html

i was looking at prices and i guess this is the best route to take, by the way, can the dealer trace the BMS?

EDM92 · 10-25-2010, 11:32 PM

Do you have an E92 or E90? I could sell you my 2 Alpine Type R 10's with 2 Alpine MRP-M500 amps, in a custom box covered with suede and vinyl, which fits PERFECTLY in the trunk of an E92, just in the middle of the creases in the back of the trunk. It was made specifically for my car by a very skilled shop. They hit really hard, but most importantly sound VERY clean. Definitely a high quality system, I'm just over the thumping. My dealer doesn't have any problems with it, so no worries there, although I can't guarantee that your dealer won't have a problem with it. I do recommend a capacitor, as this thing pulls a lot of power.

If you want some pictures, click on the "My Car" link in my signature and go to the bottom of page 3.

Edit: I just failed at reading the title. Maybe it will fit well in the E90 too, who knows :P I could send you the dimensions if you're interested. The trunks look and are shaped similarly.

Wlew · 10-26-2010, 01:55 AM

I would not do subs. the sound system in our cars is phenomenal anyways. why would you need more bass? Personal preference, but I like to hear the words of my music, but thats just me.

the AA tune is pretty good from what we have seen, and the pbx is great in the throttle response range. by far the cheapest route. power gains are small. look into either the AA tune or the gintani tune for your car.

always go for more power when possible. if you wanna spend that kinda money (no idea how much subs and stuff cost) get headers and a tune... thatll give you a boost. or get new wheels, if cosmetic route is your thing, nothing looks better than a nice set of wheels.

benzo23 · 10-26-2010, 08:26 AM

subs = more weight...fail

3002 tii · 10-26-2010, 09:15 AM

only sub i'd ever consider (and i don't even know if this is an option b/c i never looked into it for my bmw) is if they offered a stealth box over the wheel well so it sits flush and appears stock.

i'd get the tune, whether its bms, aa or gintani. and if you're worried about warranty, than get something functional as someone mentioned.

benzo23 · 10-26-2010, 10:06 AM

id forget about a tune and the subs to be honest...get a nice suspension set up, good brakes, and some hyper silver 19" vmr v710 wheels and be done...be more show then go.

Gavin@MMW · 10-26-2010, 11:21 AM

I love my subs, and if you do it right you only add about ~20-30lbs to the car which is not bad at all. If you set the box up right you get great sound and little weight.

Im running:
2 Infinity Perfects 8" in a double baffled box that fire through the Ski Port, with an Addictive Audio amp

It slams and doesnt rattle at all. and the Bass knob is handy when you want to turn the subs down.

Honestly id pick subs over a tune, you want to be comfortable inside your own car

...just dont to 12's

3002 tii · 10-26-2010, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benzo23

id forget about a tune and the subs to be honest...get a nice suspension set up, good brakes, and some hyper silver 19" vmr v710 wheels and be done...be more show then go.

why bother spending money on handling and braking if you're going to weigh it down with heavy 19" v710 wheels? even the 18s" are ridicuously heavy...

mike-y · 10-26-2010, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonLerd

... The sub is also a bit extreme unless your still in hs or college and like to listen to heavy bass. The money can be used for more useful things like leds, 6000k fogs...etc

ahahaha

dtc100 · 10-26-2010, 02:32 PM

He asked if the money should be put in subs or the PBX, I assume he wants the most impact, if so definitely go with the subs, they will certainly have more impact to your senses than the PBX can offer you.

Not that I like subs, but if he likes them, so be it.

slwE90 · 10-26-2010, 09:54 PM

i say go for a drop if u like looks if not just go with the chip more than the bass.

5erman · 10-27-2010, 06:29 AM

the VMR csls weight 26 pounds for the 19 by 8.5 and 28 pounds for the 19 by 9---that is still ighter than the stock 18 allows which weight 33 pounds each on the 3 series--5-7 pounds each loss per rotating wheel weight is no joke

dtc100 · 10-27-2010, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5erman

the VMR csls weight 26 pounds for the 19 by 8.5 and 28 pounds for the 19 by 9---that is still ighter than the stock 18 allows which weight 33 pounds each on the 3 series--5-7 pounds each loss per rotating wheel weight is no joke

So BMW calls 33 lbs "light alloy?" Do you know the weight for the stock 17"?

Oh I would add one thing, protect your hearing!!! Blasting sound can have long lasting impact to your hearing, something you may come to regret later.

wheeladdicts · 10-27-2010, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dtc100

Blasting sound can have long lasting impact to your hearing, something you may come to regret later.

Or not if you have a nagging wife

I say go for the subs or a drop if you really want to do something or spring up for a new/used set of wheels.

dtc100 · 10-27-2010, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheeladdicts

Or not if you have a nagging wife

Oh please, you know and I know one can have perfect hearing but still not hearing his wife

Gavin@MMW · 10-27-2010, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dtc100

Oh please, you know and I know one can have perfect hearing but still not hearing his wife

LOL

10-21-2010, 10:35 PM	#1
bmwonbrembos First Lieutenant 39 Rep 353 Posts Drives: 2007 328i montego ZSP Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: florida iTrader: (4)	2 12's or an active chip for my e90 328i? im stuck in a little situation, what would you pick? btw the chip adds around 15hp and there are some other benefits one thing to consider is that my car is CPO
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

10-21-2010, 11:08 PM	#2
Jonny550 Brigadier General 241 Rep 4,936 Posts Drives: 2012 550i Xdrive Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jersey Shore iTrader: (14)	get a PB from BMS and 2 twelves. click here to see the PB http://burgertuning.com/BMS_Power_Box.html __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] .
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-21-2010, 11:14 PM	#3
Forcefed3 Banned 127 Rep 4,732 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: South iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 335i [1.00]	I would never even consider putting sub's in my car. So I say BMS PB.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-22-2010, 05:40 AM	#5
J02 335i Lieutenant Colonel 39 Rep 1,558 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ontario iTrader: (1)	People still put subs in their cars? OMG don't do it. I never thought I would see this on this forum. __________________ Sport pack, JB3, Dci, factory oil cooler, 18" M3 reps, Michelin PSS, painted trim, black grills, smoked side markers, LED plate lights, H&R coils, Borla catback
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-22-2010, 06:10 AM	#6
JonLerd Lieutenant 19 Rep 543 Posts Drives: Alpine White 335i coupe Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orange County / Los Angeles iTrader: (3)	i would do neither. The pbx is not a tune by any means. I dont know much about it but its not like a tune on a 335i. The sub is also a bit extreme unless your still in hs or college and like to listen to heavy bass. The money can be used for more useful things like leds, 6000k fogs...etc
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-25-2010, 11:32 PM	#8
EDM92 Colonel 158 Rep 2,561 Posts Drives: Low&Slow Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Florida iTrader: (9)	Do you have an E92 or E90? I could sell you my 2 Alpine Type R 10's with 2 Alpine MRP-M500 amps, in a custom box covered with suede and vinyl, which fits PERFECTLY in the trunk of an E92, just in the middle of the creases in the back of the trunk. It was made specifically for my car by a very skilled shop. They hit really hard, but most importantly sound VERY clean. Definitely a high quality system, I'm just over the thumping. My dealer doesn't have any problems with it, so no worries there, although I can't guarantee that your dealer won't have a problem with it. I do recommend a capacitor, as this thing pulls a lot of power. If you want some pictures, click on the "My Car" link in my signature and go to the bottom of page 3. Edit: I just failed at reading the title. Maybe it will fit well in the E90 too, who knows :P I could send you the dimensions if you're interested. The trunks look and are shaped similarly. __________________ Montego Blue 2007 E92 335i - ZSP / ZPP / Steptronic / Logic7 Broadway Static - CCW - Megan - Orion Instagram: bmwforlife Last edited by EDM92; 10-25-2010 at 11:39 PM..
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-26-2010, 01:55 AM	#9
Wlew Major 77 Rep 1,116 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (12)	I would not do subs. the sound system in our cars is phenomenal anyways. why would you need more bass? Personal preference, but I like to hear the words of my music, but thats just me. the AA tune is pretty good from what we have seen, and the pbx is great in the throttle response range. by far the cheapest route. power gains are small. look into either the AA tune or the gintani tune for your car. always go for more power when possible. if you wanna spend that kinda money (no idea how much subs and stuff cost) get headers and a tune... thatll give you a boost. or get new wheels, if cosmetic route is your thing, nothing looks better than a nice set of wheels. __________________ 2011 335i Sports Package \| VRSF FMIC \| Cobb AP3 \| Dinan Exhaust \| BMS Intake \| VRSF CP \| Lux H8 Angel Eyes \| Mtec LED Fogs \|
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-26-2010, 08:26 AM	#10
benzo23 Colonel 74 Rep 2,848 Posts Drives: 14 F30 AW MSport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (1)	subs = more weight...fail
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-26-2010, 09:15 AM	#11
3002 tii Lieutenant General 2286 Rep 12,565 Posts Drives: Z4 M, X5, GX460 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (99) Garage List F15 X5 xDrive35i [8.75] E86 Z4 M [10.00] F10 550i (Retired) [9.17] F25 X3 xDrive35i (R ... [9.43] E82 135is (Retired) [9.50] E85 Z4 M (Retired) [9.41] E90 328i xDrive (Re ... [9.25] E86 Z4 3.0si (Retired) [9.24]	only sub i'd ever consider (and i don't even know if this is an option b/c i never looked into it for my bmw) is if they offered a stealth box over the wheel well so it sits flush and appears stock. i'd get the tune, whether its bms, aa or gintani. and if you're worried about warranty, than get something functional as someone mentioned. __________________ Follow for latest mods
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-26-2010, 10:06 AM	#12
benzo23 Colonel 74 Rep 2,848 Posts Drives: 14 F30 AW MSport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (1)	id forget about a tune and the subs to be honest...get a nice suspension set up, good brakes, and some hyper silver 19" vmr v710 wheels and be done...be more show then go.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-26-2010, 11:21 AM	#13
Gavin@MMW Brigadier General 406 Rep 3,879 Posts Drives: MMW Supercharged E90 328i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 818/805 iTrader: (18)	I love my subs, and if you do it right you only add about ~20-30lbs to the car which is not bad at all. If you set the box up right you get great sound and little weight. Im running: 2 Infinity Perfects 8" in a double baffled box that fire through the Ski Port, with an Addictive Audio amp It slams and doesnt rattle at all. and the Bass knob is handy when you want to turn the subs down. Honestly id pick subs over a tune, you want to be comfortable inside your own car ...just dont to 12's
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-26-2010, 02:32 PM	#16
dtc100 Lieutenant Colonel 28 Rep 1,522 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 328i 6AT non-sport Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Norcal iTrader: (0)	He asked if the money should be put in subs or the PBX, I assume he wants the most impact, if so definitely go with the subs, they will certainly have more impact to your senses than the PBX can offer you. Not that I like subs, but if he likes them, so be it.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-26-2010, 09:54 PM	#17
slwE90 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2009 e90 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: pembroke pines FL iTrader: (0)	i say go for a drop if u like looks if not just go with the chip more than the bass.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-27-2010, 06:29 AM	#18
5erman Banned 35 Rep 323 Posts Drives: black 5 series Join Date: May 2009 Location: ohio iTrader: (0)	the VMR csls weight 26 pounds for the 19 by 8.5 and 28 pounds for the 19 by 9---that is still ighter than the stock 18 allows which weight 33 pounds each on the 3 series--5-7 pounds each loss per rotating wheel weight is no joke
	Appreciate 0 Quote