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Dabaitu · 11-03-2012, 04:53 AM

Mark unless you're planning on tracking your car, the Continental RFT's should be more than adequate for you. If you are tracking, then keep those and get a second set of rims and tyres. The brakes aren't bad, I just find they lack in feel somewhat.

I'm with Spikey, I'm not touching any of the first gen boost controllers.

David328M-Sport · 11-03-2012, 05:23 AM

Eisenmann Quad Tip exhaust for the 328i. Yeow!!!!

Spikey · 11-03-2012, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by David328M-Sport

Eisenmann Quad Tip exhaust for the 328i. Yeow!!!!

wow.... stu going to have these? looks good, wonder how they'll sound

Dabaitu · 11-03-2012, 06:17 AM

I struggle with quad-tips on a non-M car.

shakkas · 11-03-2012, 06:24 AM

Would you need to get a new diffuser to fit the quad tips?

J1n · 11-03-2012, 06:28 AM

Ya I think you would need to =/

When do you think the 328 stage 1 tune will be available??

Spikey · 11-03-2012, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by shakkas

Would you need to get a new diffuser to fit the quad tips?

yea, to fit the quads lol

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Originally Posted by J1n

Ya I think you would need to =/

When do you think the 328 stage 1 tune will be available??

there's quite a few stage 1 plug and play piggy back type tunes. would be interesting down the track to see if there'll be a cobb tune and outputs from other flash tunes

MarkyMarkOz · 11-05-2012, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Dabaitu

Mark unless you're planning on tracking your car, the Continental RFT's should be more than adequate for you. If you are tracking, then keep those and get a second set of rims and tyres. The brakes aren't bad, I just find they lack in feel somewhat.

I'm with Spikey, I'm not touching any of the first gen boost controllers.

Thanks for the feedback. My thoughts turned to the tyres because I have the impression that the road feel and handling would be improved with a different tyre. Dont get me wrong, it drives great now but I get the distinct impression through the seat of my pants that the run flats have a negative effect in comparison to a non run flat of equal or better performance.

As for the stage 1 tunes, Looking at the available information they seem relatively conservative for the N20 so it does not worry me too much,.. unless you all have experienced or heard different?

Dabaitu · 11-05-2012, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkyMarkOz

Thanks for the feedback. My thoughts turned to the tyres because I have the impression that the road feel and handling would be improved with a different tyre. Dont get me wrong, it drives great now but I get the distinct impression through the seat of my pants that the run flats have a negative effect in comparison to a non run flat of equal or better performance.

As for the stage 1 tunes, Looking at the available information they seem relatively conservative for the N20 so it does not worry me too much,.. unless you all have experienced or heard different?

If handling is what you're after, suspension mods would be the way to go.

As for the tune, I don't like tunes that fiddle with boost without addressing timing. It's too much of a blunt instrument for my liking, but each to their own. I expect there are many happy customers.

Sephanite · 11-05-2012, 09:36 PM

the reason why tyrerack cant send certain tyres to AUS is because of the compliance in AUS. I cant remember how exactly it was done, but some friends use to state that it was purely for track. maybe worth a shot

Dabaitu · 11-06-2012, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Sephanite

the reason why tyrerack cant send certain tyres to AUS is because of the compliance in AUS. I cant remember how exactly it was done, but some friends use to state that it was purely for track. maybe worth a shot

I think some manufacturers (e.g. Michelin) have come down on them to protect their market pricing here also.

dcg71 · 11-06-2012, 04:56 AM

I'll probably start using a freight forwarder if tirerack can't ship direct. Would love to support local businesses here, but the prices are so far apart it's ridiculous.

Spikey · 11-06-2012, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by dcg71

I'll probably start using a freight forwarder if tirerack can't ship direct. Would love to support local businesses here, but the prices are so far apart it's ridiculous.

If you do, please let us know who you go with... will probably look into it down the track too

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 11-07-2012, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by David328M-Sport

Eisenmann Quad Tip exhaust for the 328i. Yeow!!!!

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Originally Posted by Spikey

wow.... stu going to have these? looks good, wonder how they'll sound

Can definitely get these... both dual tips and quad tips.

Just need someone to be a guinea pig

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11-03-2012, 04:53 AM	#23
Dabaitu Colonel Drives: anything given a chance Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: .au Posts: 2,605 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW F30 328i S ... [5.00]	Mark unless you're planning on tracking your car, the Continental RFT's should be more than adequate for you. If you are tracking, then keep those and get a second set of rims and tyres. The brakes aren't bad, I just find they lack in feel somewhat. I'm with Spikey, I'm not touching any of the first gen boost controllers.

11-03-2012, 06:17 AM	#26
Dabaitu Colonel Drives: anything given a chance Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: .au Posts: 2,605 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW F30 328i S ... [5.00]	I struggle with quad-tips on a non-M car.

11-03-2012, 06:24 AM	#27
shakkas Enlisted Member Drives: F30 328i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 39 iTrader: (0)	Would you need to get a new diffuser to fit the quad tips?

11-03-2012, 06:28 AM	#28
J1n Major Drives: F30 328 MSport Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,274 iTrader: (0)	Ya I think you would need to =/ When do you think the 328 stage 1 tune will be available??

11-05-2012, 09:36 PM	#32
Sephanite First Lieutenant Drives: BMW Z4 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne Posts: 328 iTrader: (0)	the reason why tyrerack cant send certain tyres to AUS is because of the compliance in AUS. I cant remember how exactly it was done, but some friends use to state that it was purely for track. maybe worth a shot