Stage 1: The Gateway Drug

You just bought the car. It feels fast, but you know BMW is hiding power. Stage 1 is the appetizer. No mechanical wrenching required, just plug in and wake up the beast.

The Street Hustler Build

You want the most horsepower per dollar without getting your hands dirty. Cheap, effective, and loud enough to let people know you aren't playing games.

Expected Power ~420 HP / 580 Nm
Total Cost $500

Parts List

  • Burger Motorsports Billet Intake $250
  • MHD Stage 1 Flash License $250
"No mames, you just gapped a V8 for the price of a Playstation. It spools loud and pulls hard. Who needs a warranty anyway?"

The Executive Build

You want more power, but you refuse to look broke when you pop the hood. Everything must be premium, safe, and polished.

Expected Power ~430 HP / 600 Nm
Total Cost $1,545

Parts List

  • Dinan Carbon Fiber Intake $600
  • Bootmod3 (BM3) Software Tune $595
  • xHP Flashtool Transmission Tune $350
"Sheeesh! The carbon fiber flex under the hood is real. The shifts are lightning-fast thanks to xHP. You can gap sports cars on your way to the country club."