Benj

Had so much grief being on airride before and it's very expensive to maintain. Coilovers are much better in the sense not much can go wrong with them! So that option is looking more appealing at the minute. If I said I wanted coils with adjustable damper options what would people recommend then? As being able to switch it up to a stiffer setup will mean on show weekends I can run a nice close fitment without bouncing around and ruining my wheels + arches.

On my last car, people stayed clear of induction kits due to them suckling in hot air or something I never really did much research just bits and bobs I had heard. But thanks for letting me know :) And yeah I'm not after anything chavvy and over the top just something that gives a bit of a rumble! Will most likely use powerflow as I have used them in the past and you can literally pick what sound you want from a selection they have :) And the air ride will only cost me the same as a good set of coilovers. As I already have all the kit I would just need to buy some new struts that fit the bmw. But i just can't decide as coilovers and bags both have pros and cons.

Thanks for the reply :) Unfortunately the 1.6 is all I can afford insurance wise. But I'm sure anything feels quicker than my last 1.2 haha! More than power I'm wanting just a nice sound. How do people rate induction kits on the 1.6? I was thinking as a start, an induction + custom powerflow backbox to make it sound a bit more beefy. But will the induction cause my engine to drain fuel and ive also heard In some cases decrease power output? I'm very much into slammed/stanced cars. And stuck trying to make the decision between a good set of coilovers or airride.

Hi all. I have been looking at upgrading to a small 1 Series as my next car, I am a young driver so the 116i SE is the only thing that is affordable for me at the minute and will be my first BMW. But there are a few things I want to clear up first and basically just newbie questions that I have. Firstly, I have spent my first few years modifying the visuals of cars as I have never had anything bigger than a 1.2. My question is; what power gains can be achieved on the 1.6? and what would people recommend as a good starting point when it comes to engine mods. Secondly, is there a set of coilovers that are supreme to others? what do people recommend. I know you get what you pay for with these things but if I said I was going for maximum lows with some sort of comfort im sure someone can point me in the right direction? Thirdly, can anyone hook me up with some links to websites where I can browse aftermarket and OEM parts. I want to see what goodies I can get myself! hope someone can help me out! Sure I will be back in the near future with more questions :P thanks guys!