M140i - Stage 1 or 2?

[MegatronDon]

I am weighing up the option of stage 1 or 2 and was wondering if any of you that have gone 1 or 2 could give me an idea was it worth the jump given the fact you will need a decat/sports cat to handle the power extra power delivery.

My inner self wants to go with stage 2 as a louder sound like a V8 but no pops and bangs but this then entails a can of worms with insurance.

My sensible head knows this car out of the box is a weapon and wants to fight the roads from stock so is stage 2 wise.

Cheers.

[MegatronDon]

Thank you for all your quick responses. I find this forum my go to for car related queries other forums ignore my novice cry for help.

I think from what you have all said the power increase is minimal and the issues that surround having that extra increase are not justifiable. I think I am going to go stage 1 but 100% look at handling mods like the B12 & Diff.

I think I would of been more inclined to take the risk if the power could be put down but I know being bone stock its having issues holding the roads as it is.

I am not interested in the tuning boxes but Wrench is where I will be taking it.

[MegatronDon]

An LSD is definitely something I am contemplating but like most the money factor is the issue.

I may start with the B12 and under body brace to begin with. Has anyone had any experiencing driving with this kit on compared to without? Also one thing I was keen to know would this cancel out the adaptive suspension?