How to spend the first $10k on performance mods?

berner · Mon, Dec-10-2007, 04:05:08 PM

Played some high stakes backgammon lastnight and ended up with about $10k to put into my new mystic blue/cinn. E46 vert M3. Picked it up two weeks ago and have put tints and a passport srx. I want to pick up some replica csl 19's but I don't know which tires to put on (not looking for the stickiest but they will be for more agressive summer driving). From my research on this site I have concluded that the first couple mods should be: coilovers (suggestions for adjustable ones for street&track use), 4.91 dif., pullies, streamline, headers, and finally software.
Suggestions for specific companies, packaged alternatives, or additions to my list are welcome. Thanks,

p0lar · Mon, Dec-10-2007, 04:20:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by berner

Played some high stakes backgammon lastnight and ended up with about $10k to put into my new mystic blue/cinn. E46 vert M3. Picked it up two weeks ago and have put tints and a passport srx. I want to pick up some replica csl 19's but I don't know which tires to put on (not looking for the stickiest but they will be for more agressive summer driving). From my research on this site I have concluded that the first couple mods should be: coilovers (suggestions for adjustable ones for street&track use), 4.91 dif., pullies, streamline, headers, and finally software.
Suggestions for specific companies, packaged alternatives, or additions to my list are welcome. Thanks,

WHOA... that's a radical gear!

(and radical winnings on backgammon, heh)

I think you mean a 3.91:1 gear ratio; otherwise, you'll always be taking off in 2nd gear, unless you plan on adding a tow-hitch and full subframe.

I got a very brief sample of 3.91:1 gears this weekend and was impressed with the difference over the 3.62:1 (or is it 3.64:1?).

n2///Mpower · Mon, Dec-10-2007, 04:22:44 PM

WOW, get a super charger man

berner · Mon, Dec-10-2007, 04:34:06 PM

Thanks I am actually still siked how badly I kicked that guy's ass.

Supercharger? Shouldnt I do some other mods first? coilovers intake etc? Supercharger is on my list. I am working with Ryan at cardoctorworld.com who has super(dupper)charged M5 with over 700hp. He has done some great work with his cars. Check out the site.

Suggestions for sites to buy the before listed mods?
Best tires (that will last +10k miles).

**deilenberger** · Mon, Dec-10-2007, 04:37:48 PM

I'd spend about $4k of it at BMW's performance driving "M" school.. with that amount of money you could do the full deal.. and you learning makes you better and faster on any car you drive - not just the M3. Several members here have gone and said it was worth every penny.

Of course it isn't bling..

pboot · Mon, Dec-10-2007, 04:47:54 PM

coilovers, bbk, then if anything is left get exhaust...dont get an intake if your thinking about supercharging it cause you will have to replace the intake anyways

berner · Mon, Dec-10-2007, 04:51:42 PM

Ryan at cardoctorworld is one of the top 50 drivers in the country. He rents out tracks for the day and lets people drive his (9 race spec cars: E36 M3s, miatas, f430s, etc). Will be doing driving training with him. Thanks for the advice tho.

**///Malicious** · Mon, Dec-10-2007, 04:52:22 PM

You have just about enough for a good brake kit and good suspension.

You really don't have enough for a great brake kit and great suspension.

**PKumarM3** · Mon, Dec-10-2007, 05:03:24 PM

TC Kline S/A Coilovers w/Camber Plates - $2300
ZCP Wheels - $1600
Rogue El Diablo full exhaust - $2300
Streamline Drop In Filter - $70
Lightwerkz TFX Conversion www.lightwerkz.net - $700
Recaro Pole Position Seats - $1600

$8570 and counting

Sean@D/A · Mon, Dec-10-2007, 05:11:13 PM

Hi and welcome to the forums.

We put together custom packages for people all the time. Check out my sig file there links to a few programs we have running.

Let me know if I can answer any questions.

Mon, Dec-10-2007, 04:05:08 PM	#1
berner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 161 Reputation: 0	How to spend the first $10k on performance mods? Played some high stakes backgammon lastnight and ended up with about $10k to put into my new mystic blue/cinn. E46 vert M3. Picked it up two weeks ago and have put tints and a passport srx. I want to pick up some replica csl 19's but I don't know which tires to put on (not looking for the stickiest but they will be for more agressive summer driving). From my research on this site I have concluded that the first couple mods should be: coilovers (suggestions for adjustable ones for street&track use), 4.91 dif., pullies, streamline, headers, and finally software. Suggestions for specific companies, packaged alternatives, or additions to my list are welcome. Thanks,

Mon, Dec-10-2007, 04:34:06 PM	#4
berner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 161 Reputation: 0	Thanks I am actually still siked how badly I kicked that guy's ass. Supercharger? Shouldnt I do some other mods first? coilovers intake etc? Supercharger is on my list. I am working with Ryan at cardoctorworld.com who has super(dupper)charged M5 with over 700hp. He has done some great work with his cars. Check out the site. Suggestions for sites to buy the before listed mods? Best tires (that will last +10k miles). __________________ Bern - NYC 2005 - Mystic Blue on Cinn. E46 M3 Vert. 2001 - White Land Rover Discovery SE w/safari racks

Mon, Dec-10-2007, 04:37:48 PM	#5
deilenberger Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 13,310 Reputation: 578	I'd spend about $4k of it at BMW's performance driving "M" school.. with that amount of money you could do the full deal.. and you learning makes you better and faster on any car you drive - not just the M3. Several members here have gone and said it was worth every penny. Of course it isn't bling.. __________________ Don Eilenberger AKA bellymeisterburgermeister and denilegiiiiiiiiiiiiibennnnegerieragher (but that's misspelled..) 2001 M-Coupe - TiSilver/Black - Das Boot.. 2002 M3C/6 - Imola Red/Black - SOLD 2003 525iT - Green/Tan - SOLD - replaced with Lexus 2006 Cayenne/S - Iceland Silver Metallic/Stone-steel Gray - Truckster. 2007 R1200R - Roadster, black mit/white pinstripes - the REAL BMW.. 2011 Lexus RX-350. SWMBO's new toy.

Mon, Dec-10-2007, 04:47:54 PM	#6
pboot Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 183 Reputation: 0 Location: Atlanta	coilovers, bbk, then if anything is left get exhaust...dont get an intake if your thinking about supercharging it cause you will have to replace the intake anyways __________________

Mon, Dec-10-2007, 04:51:42 PM	#7
berner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 161 Reputation: 0	Ryan at cardoctorworld is one of the top 50 drivers in the country. He rents out tracks for the day and lets people drive his (9 race spec cars: E36 M3s, miatas, f430s, etc). Will be doing driving training with him. Thanks for the advice tho. __________________ Bern - NYC 2005 - Mystic Blue on Cinn. E46 M3 Vert. 2001 - White Land Rover Discovery SE w/safari racks

Mon, Dec-10-2007, 04:22:44 PM	#3
n2///Mpower Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,064 Reputation: 0 Location: So-Cal	WOW, get a super charger man

Mon, Dec-10-2007, 04:52:22 PM	#8
///Malicious Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,117 Reputation: 0	You have just about enough for a good brake kit and good suspension. You really don't have enough for a great brake kit and great suspension.

Mon, Dec-10-2007, 05:03:24 PM	#9
PKumarM3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 7,508 Reputation: 0 Location: NJ	TC Kline S/A Coilovers w/Camber Plates - $2300 ZCP Wheels - $1600 Rogue El Diablo full exhaust - $2300 Streamline Drop In Filter - $70 Lightwerkz TFX Conversion www.lightwerkz.net - $700 Recaro Pole Position Seats - $1600 $8570 and counting

Mon, Dec-10-2007, 05:11:13 PM	#10
Sean@D/A Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 3,216 Reputation: 0 Location: Area 51	Hi and welcome to the forums. We put together custom packages for people all the time. Check out my sig file there links to a few programs we have running. Let me know if I can answer any questions. __________________ Sean Amerson Adrenaline Expediter Discovery-Automotive Sean@Discovery-Automotive.com Office: 866-365-0920 Got HP? Performance Parts For Your ///M D/A Race software new pricing see our site for details. Are you interested in owning the most powerful E46 M3 on the planet? We have AREA 51 packages designed to reach your goals. Call me if you want to go faster

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