Need more power off the line

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ok so i have a 318ic... i know its not super fast but i still like racing people
But ive noticed when i race i always get beat right off the starting line then always win in the top end of the race. so i need some sugestions on what i need to do to get more power off the line and more power right when switching into second gear... and suggestions would be great! Thanks!

Andrew

[Gearhead202]

supercharging is always an option depending on your budject and it will give u the low end hp u are looking for.

[DinanM3_S2]

Just some basic ideas-

Is it an automatic or a manual?
If it is a manual, there are a few threads over in racing about proper launching.

Did the 318 come with traction control?
If so, turn it off. In an attempt to prevent tire spin it slows you down.

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Its an automatic... how do i know if i have traction control?

[porscheguy9999]

There sould be a button (if equipped w/ traction control) that will say "TCS". I'm not 100% positive, otherwise its somthing similar. Turn it off and when you launch, the yellow traction light will light up if/when you have wheelspin. If the TCS system is on, then you will have much less spin, obvioulsy.

Performance thought can be increased off the line with somthing as simple as a DINAN chip or even a cheaper performance chip.

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Theres no button... but hey thanks for the help i was thinkin bout gettin a chip by turnermotorsports, but it says it will only increase my hp by 11 and torque by 16 will that make much of a difference?

[DinanM3_S2]

You'll probably feel a little bit of a difference, but still not 325i speed.

As a 318ti owner, you should probably do yourself a favor and go to Barnes and Noble and buy this month's issue of Eurotuner magazine. The car on the cover is a heavily modded Dakar Yellow 318ti. If nothing else, it will give you some hope and inspiration.

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Hey thanks alot, and i have a couple other questions i want your opinion on if its ok... I was thinkin of putting lower and maybe upper eyebrows on my lights and then replacing my orange parking lights with clear ones since my car is white and putting fog lights in also, what do you think? and is there any way to take off the front license plate holder?

[ozon]

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