[pluckydks]

i want csl seats!

[Budman]

I wanna race Ken..

[mashoutposse]

Datax, your car is awesome. Just sayin'.

[JeST]

Originally Posted by datax

Also, implying the car is abused because I take her to track is kinda dumb. I bought the car to enjoy it. Not to let it sit in the garage. The whole point of getting an M3 is to drive it

Couldn't have said it any better!

[GJGM3]

I'm in between $40k and $50k and I'm not done yet. By the way, I'm a former Porsche 911 owner x 2. I also don't track my car and opted for a Show 'n Go project car. The day I sell it she'll go complete and I'll take my time and advertise it in highend mags. I didn't build the car to sell it, but there would be too much stuff to take off, although I still have all OEM stuff. The market is small for these types of cars, but just the same you'd have to expect it to take a while. On the other hand, if it's a tracker it might be less appealing. Mine's a keeper for some time. Been the P-car route.

Here's my mod list from Summer 2005 to present:

OEM Hardtop
OEM Wind Buffer
Colored Reflectors - OEM Bumper
Black-out Grill
Black-out Gills
ACS CF Trunk Spoiler
Micro Antenna
M-Tech ///M3 Pedals
Agency Power Strut Bar
K&N 63
Predators W/ Remote
Depo Shaded Corners
OEM ZCP Wheels
Michelin PS2 275/245
OEM 18" mounted with Blizzak LM25
TMS RSM
Tein S Tech
Koni SA
Eisenmann Race Muffler

KWv2 Coilovers
V-CSL Bumper w/CF Race Lip
V-CSL Trunk
V-CSL Diffuser
V-CF Engine Cover

V-CF Vented Hood (new edition) 2x2 Weave
Vorsteiner VRS Forged Wheels - Brilliant Polish - 19x8 & 19x10
V-Brembo 6 pot 380mm F & 4 pot 345mm R Cross-Drilled/Monobloc GT BBK Vorsteiner CSL Center Console
V-GTS Rear Diffuser 2x2 Weave
Additional V-CF Race Lip in 2x2 Weave
Additional V-CF Engine Cover in 2x2 Weave
Full Interior Black CF Trim
CF Steering wheel cover
CF E-Brake Handle
Ground Control RSM
Eibach F/R Sway Bars
OEM CSL Headers
OEM CSL Cats
SS X-Pipe w/ Resonator
D/A Race Software
DICE iPod Interface
CF Roundels
CF Grills
CF Gills
CF Radiator Cover
CF Quatro Performance Strut Bar
SE Drop-In Filter
CF Rear Hood Vent
CF Headlight Trim
LED Rear Tail Lights
LED Third Brake Light
Ultimate Pedals - Frost/Non-Slip: Gas, Brake/Clutch, Dead Pedal

Next up: V-CSL Aribox & 4.10 Differential

[Ingenere]

Excess money spent on mods must be considered money spent for your own enjoyment, because the odds are slim to none that you will get your money out. As fun as it is, making the car your own with big $$ mods...the reality of the foolishness sets in at resale time. Additionally the more personal you make thee car, the narrower your potential buyer pool.

Your best bet is to save the OEM parts and retore the car to stock, except for minor items. Your group of potential buyers, as well as the attractiveness of your car to a buyer increases...the closer it is to stock. Even selling the used parts seperately, you will be lucky to get 40% of your money back...at best.

The moral of the story is that unless you are a member of the lucky sperm club (family money), spending what amounts to 100% of the value of a car on mods is lunacy....and expecting to get anything back on the 'investment' is a pipe dream.

This reality check is brought to you from experience!

[GJGM3]

^ This is true, but then there's the enjoyment factor. Afterall, what do you really need? Isn't most everything in life a waste? Why go out and eat an expensive meal or drink expensive wine, buy expensive clothes, live in an expensive house (okay, I'm pushing it there - the house in most cases = good investment)? You get my drift.

I understand what you're saying though and of course you're correct. We're all crazy (or at least some)!

[Caz]

Originally Posted by anomaly

Track use = hard driving. It puts alot of wear and tear on a car. Stand still burnouts, frequent launches = abuse. Its safe for someone to assume if the car's been tracked, it might have also been abused. If you think thats dumb, don't ask for input. Most people on the market, I can gaurantee wouldn't be looking for a tracked car.

i fail to see the connection between tracking a car and doing frequent launches and burnouts. tracking does not imply abuse... hard driving, yes, but not abuse. in fact, my guess is that folks that track their cars probably take better care of them than a lot of folks that don't.

[Idz21]

Originally Posted by Budman

I wanna race Ken..

u can't

[///M3 Madness]

If you go the part out route Ken, I'd be interested in your CSL seats and door panels. Good Luck with your plans.