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35is or 35i New guy, ready to buy!

Post by in2twins » Mon Oct 09, 2017 1:32 am

Hi, Carl here.

I am ready to buy a Z4 35is or possibly a 35i.

To decide which, I came to this forum to learn if one is better suited to various modifications than the other. For me suitable means the stage 2 mods on 92 octane to produce reliable increase in power (claimed stage 2 increases)

Car will likely be a 2009-2013 due to cost to acquire. 35is is preferred for looks. I am wanting a stock gray or blue car $20-30k.

What is the capacity of a stock 6MT and clutch to handle "stage 2 ~400tq" mods? Or if I get 7DCT I have read that a proper flash will account for torque increase and tolerate 400tq easily.

Although I will start with stock I want to buy the right platform for future power and suspension modifications. I have learned how much plans change over time and breakage so a good platform is critical to staying near budget...

Likely just the basics as I already have a highly modified Supra.

I imagine that Mods would include:
  • Pilot Super sports when its time
  • Air Filter
  • ECU flash or equivalent I see many opinions so not sure which yet Probably call the vendors.
  • Down pipes -I'd go catless if it doesn't endanger the motor, no smog tests here
  • Charge pipe - what is the shortcoming of stock?
  • FMIC (challenges with DCT cars?)
What am I forgetting?
I did post on other forums so sorry if this is a cross post for you.

Excited to get started on my next Car Journey.

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35is or 35i New guy, ready to buy!

Post by metal licker » Mon Oct 09, 2017 9:21 am

Hi Carl welcome to the forum :thumbsup:
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Post by mr wilks » Mon Oct 09, 2017 10:20 am

Welcome & nice choice of motor :wink: interested to hear what makes the "is" preferable on looks over the "i" :?
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