Mods worth every penny list

///M3DINA · Thu, Dec-24-2009, 04:19:13 AM

My favorite mods are:
TFX Conversion Retrofit - Just amazing, read my review here
Valentine 1 - Saved me numerous times
And despite not really being a mod, HPDE/track days - This is were the M3 excels

Taco Sauce · Thu, Dec-24-2009, 04:25:54 AM

this is a good thread for people that really want to mod their car but are on a tight budget..
-thomas

johnhk79 · Sun, Dec-27-2009, 10:11:30 AM

for me...

-GC coilovers
-Eibach sways
-Powerflex RTABs/FCABs
-SSR wheels
-Flossman carbon fiber GTR hood

Serious · Sun, Dec-27-2009, 10:42:50 AM

Sorry but most of the mods here aren't worth it IMO.

Good coilovers and headers are about the only "worth it" mods for the car, and probably square wheel/tire setup and brakes if you really track the car alot.

Also Id rather not spend $400 for a notchy SSK when the $40 factory BMW Performance one works.

**Obioban** · Sun, Dec-27-2009, 11:39:49 AM

good coilovers
headers
V1
ipod adaptor
tfx

ticktickboom · Sun, Dec-27-2009, 12:29:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Obioban

good coilovers
headers
V1
ipod adaptor
tfx

ipod adaptor - ive the standard cassette radio ("BMW Business") head unit in my '02 M3, is it ipod compatible? easy to fit cable to its rear? i dont want to have the usual cassette with the wire hanging out the front!

05silverM3 · Sun, Dec-27-2009, 12:37:59 PM

Before I did any of my mods, I researched them carefully and decided if they were worth it (to me). So, if they are still on my car, they were worth it (again, to me). Now if you're asking what mods would generally be considered good for the money, I would say:
- headers/cats
- 3.91/4.10 gears
- coilovers
- a good SSK (in my case, the Rogue Octane; ~400 and worth every penny)
- lighter 18-inch rims

I am still working on the top 3 I listed above, but they are definitely at the top of my list of mods to the next.
-

**Obioban** · Sun, Dec-27-2009, 12:58:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ticktickboom

ipod adaptor - ive the standard cassette radio ("BMW Business") head unit in my '02 M3, is it ipod compatible? easy to fit cable to its rear? i dont want to have the usual cassette with the wire hanging out the front!

yeah, just get one that plugs into the CD changer interface.

JerseyShoreM3 · Sun, Dec-27-2009, 01:44:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin7

My Invos are worth every penny; and it didn't take too many to get them.

I absolutely agree. Although tires really don't fall under the modification category.

Highpower11 · Sun, Dec-27-2009, 02:04:25 PM

Adaptive Brake Light mod = Free (Thanks Obioban

)
CDV Delete
Clutch Stop
Turner Race Pedal set
DICE Silverline Pro
ZCP Spare Tire Option (Thanks Norm

)
Valentine 1 hardwired

Thu, Dec-24-2009, 04:19:13 AM	#21
///M3DINA Don't F with my M Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 384 Reputation: 0 Location: Edison, NJ	My favorite mods are: TFX Conversion Retrofit - Just amazing, read my review here Valentine 1 - Saved me numerous times And despite not really being a mod, HPDE/track days - This is were the M3 excels __________________ 2005 E46 M3 Mystic Blue/ Imola Red - RIP 1998 750il - V12

Thu, Dec-24-2009, 04:25:54 AM	#22
Taco Sauce Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 256 Reputation: 0 Location: 713rd	this is a good thread for people that really want to mod their car but are on a tight budget.. -thomas __________________ 01 LSB M3 Brakes: Axis Ultimes Pads, StopTech Stainless Lines, ZCP Rotors Engine: BMC Filter, Samco Arm, SP Engineering Air Scoop Exterior: Depo Smoked Corners, Depo Smoked Turn Signals, EAS Black out kit

Sun, Dec-27-2009, 10:42:50 AM	#24
Serious Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 4,568 In the garage: '12 BMW S1000rr '07 AUDI RS4 QUATTRO '86 BMW 635CSI Reputation: 0 Location: Seattle	Sorry but most of the mods here aren't worth it IMO. Good coilovers and headers are about the only "worth it" mods for the car, and probably square wheel/tire setup and brakes if you really track the car alot. Also Id rather not spend $400 for a notchy SSK when the $40 factory BMW Performance one works. __________________

Sun, Dec-27-2009, 11:39:49 AM	#25
Obioban M3Forum Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 23,440 In the garage: '95 BMW M3 '05 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: SE PA	good coilovers headers V1 ipod adaptor tfx __________________ Current Cars: 2005 IR/IR M3, 2003 TiAg M5, 1995 S50 B32 GT3 RS Green M3 Race Car _____Former Cars: 2004 TiAg/IR M3, 1996 TV/black M3, 1995 AW M3 shell Useful stuff: Objective suspension comparison, DIY suspension install VIDEOS (e36 version), Stick Driving Basics, e46 Climate Control, Better Fuel Economy 101, 10W-60 TWS Everything on the car: Mod List __________ HighRes M Wallpapers (Misc collected pics) <--- save target to desktop Selling: Suspensions, brakes, safety equipment, etc (ask away!) Renting: Valve shim adjustment kit, RTAB tool, Ball joint tool

Sun, Dec-27-2009, 12:37:59 PM	#27
05silverM3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Age: 43 Posts: 1,266 Reputation: 0 Location: Boston, MA	Before I did any of my mods, I researched them carefully and decided if they were worth it (to me). So, if they are still on my car, they were worth it (again, to me). Now if you're asking what mods would generally be considered good for the money, I would say: - headers/cats - 3.91/4.10 gears - coilovers - a good SSK (in my case, the Rogue Octane; ~400 and worth every penny) - lighter 18-inch rims I am still working on the top 3 I listed above, but they are definitely at the top of my list of mods to the next. - __________________ . 2005 TiAg ///M3 Coupe 6MT, Black Nappa leather, Xenon, HK sound ///Mods - performance: OEM CSL headers (Swaintech ceramic coated) & catalytic converter pipe, Supersprint resonated X-pipe & "Street" muffler, ESS ECU tune, Rogue Octane SSK & transmission mounts, ZHP shifter knob, hollowed CDV (Zeckhausen), Mason/GSP clutch pedal with UUC bushing, Volk Racing CE28N 18x8.5F/9.5R wheels with 245/275 tires ///Mods - appearance: OEM CSL front bumper & trunklid & diffuser, piano black kidney grilles & side gills, smoked corner lights, short center console with Euro tray, AC Schnitzer aluminum pedals, 35% tint

Sun, Dec-27-2009, 10:11:30 AM	#23
johnhk79 einpresstiefe Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 12,524 Reputation: 0 Location: northern california	for me... -GC coilovers -Eibach sways -Powerflex RTABs/FCABs -SSR wheels -Flossman carbon fiber GTR hood

Sun, Dec-27-2009, 02:04:25 PM	#30
Highpower11 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 605 Reputation: 0 Location: NH	Adaptive Brake Light mod = Free (Thanks Obioban ) CDV Delete Clutch Stop Turner Race Pedal set DICE Silverline Pro ZCP Spare Tire Option (Thanks Norm ) Valentine 1 hardwired __________________ ___________________ 06 /// M3 ZCP, 6MT, Interlagos Blau Metallic \ M-Alcantara\ Volk RE30\ VMR 701 (winter)\ CDV delete\ ESS ECU Tune\ RPI Scoops\ BMC Filter\ Turner aluminum Race Pedals\ Rogue FR 10mm spacers\ Rogue RSM\ Vogtland Springs\ \ V1 Hardwire\ DICE/iPhone\ Smoked corners\ painted reflectors\ ZHP illuminated Alcantara shift knob\ HID fog's\ LightWerkz TFX\ Nav, Power seats & Sunroof delete\ Coming Soon: Euro Headers & Cats

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