Average Cost Spent to Mod a E9x M3 - Page 4

MRSSIIM3 · 12-22-2012, 05:19 PM

is it f***** that of 214 people surveyed, 68% have spent >5k on mods? love this forum ahhaha

Jbook · 12-22-2012, 05:50 PM

When I originally voted I was already in the $15k+ section... I'll just leave it at since then I've switched exhausts two or three times, bought a ridiculous set of wheels, and ordered a supercharger.

///M Ryder · 12-22-2012, 07:49 PM

Since the poll started I have slipped into the "Don't ask" nation

.....Phil

dreamspeed · 12-24-2012, 10:22 AM

"Hypothetically" if I wanted to do everything I want it would be 30k+

SC - 10-15k
Exhaust - 5k
BBS wheels - 6k
Suspension parts - 4k
Exterior bits - 3k

brandonwuwux3 · 12-28-2012, 02:42 AM

this is why i mod cars

WERKE · 12-28-2012, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3_FJ

Wonder how many times ESS has been sued for this? They should give us all "dummy" invoices to leave "hidden" for when the ladies decide to snoop around and find it. The real ESS invoice should be left in the storage area of the trunk where the spare tire should be if we had one.

Good post man; but to late for me. Anyway, i keep my lovely M3...

///M Ryder · 03-03-2013, 10:08 AM

Time for a quarterly bump. What say all you new owners.......Phil

HoodR$CH · 03-03-2013, 11:22 AM

I've spent more on mods than I paid for the price of my car.

Tim B. · 03-03-2013, 08:49 PM

Interesting post, but i'd be more eager to know how the mods are "justified" or rationalized vs. other "real" world expenses, such as, mortgage, home improvement projects, kids' tuition, vacations, other hobbies, etc. How do you balance it out? Some guys say they hide invoices

.....my wife is not that "in the dark"

Filthy rich guys need not apply, just us "regular" folks

Chriskm3 · 03-03-2013, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jbook

When I originally voted I was already in the $15k+ section... I'll just leave it at since then I've switched exhausts two or three times, bought a ridiculous set of wheels, and ordered a supercharger.

I'm starting to think that u don't want to share your Dyno results with us

bape_sta206 · 03-04-2013, 01:22 AM

My wheels and BBK alone is already in the 15k+

pbonsalb · 03-04-2013, 08:07 AM

I bought a CPO M3 and have a tight budget for mods. Cosmetics are the last on my list since I bought the car to drive not to sit there and look pretty. It is sitting on snow wheels covered in salt spray in the driveway right now. Whatever I spend on a car, I view as throwing away. It is for my entertainment. I don't gamble, drink much or do drugs, so this is my vice and I keep it within reason -- and reason varies depending on your income and assets, but for me it averages out to $100-$150 per month for mods (as opposed to maintenance, which I consider a necessity).

In a little over 2 years, I have spent about $3000-$3500 on mods, and plan to spend about $500 more in the next few months. I do all my own work, in order to have more money for mods.

used underdrive pulley
K&N filter
TopSpeed X-Pipe, modified with 4 resonators
braided steel brake lines
StopTech Street Pads
Vishnu Procede with meth injection
used H&R Sport springs
Plasti-dipped my front grilles and plan to do the side gilles
Bought ZHP shift knob but have not installed it yet
Bought MS Stage 2 intake but have not installed it yet
Plan to buy Megan rear exhaust

Other than that, just maintenance (changed brake fluid, tranny fluid, diff fluid, cabin filter, PS fluid, spark plugs, and plan to do the coolant). Needs new summer tires so a set of PSS are going on. Also have Apex ARC8 wheels for summer tires (but do not consider that a mod because I had to buy another set of wheels since I run snows on the stock ones in winter)

In a couple of years, finances permitting, I might pick up a used supercharger kit for the E90M3. A used set of coilovers is also a possibility down the road. Don't need a big brake kit unless I start tracking the car regularly.

I do have another car that is significantly modded (99M3 with turbo that makes over 500 rwhp and over 500 lbs rwtq), so the plan for the E90M3 was always to keep it civilized and do only basic mods.

View Poll Results: How much have you spent on mods to date?
$0.00----$1499.99	41	14.75%
$1500.00----$2499.99	19	6.83%
$2500.00----$4999.99	38	13.67%
$5000.00----$9999.99	66	23.74%
$10,000.00----$14,999.99	42	15.11%
$15,000.00----Don't ask	72	25.90%
Voters: 278. You may not vote on this poll

12-22-2012, 05:19 PM	#67
MRSSIIM3 General Drives: 2013 e92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boston Posts: 1,065 iTrader: (5)	is it f*** that of 214 people surveyed, 68% have spent >5k on mods? love this forum ahhaha __________________ Current: 2013 E92 M3, SSII, Black extended, ZCP, fully loaded Mods: Black Hood Vents, Black Grilles, Black Side Grilles, Lux H8 v. 4.0, Black ///M Emblem, Evolve Tune, Dinan CF Intake, Dinan Pulley, Akrapovic Evo Retired**: 2011.5 E92 M3, SSII

12-22-2012, 05:50 PM	#68
Jbook Captain Drives: '11 ESS E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Jose - Bay Area Posts: 794 iTrader: (15) Garage List 2011 BMW E90 M3 [5.00]	When I originally voted I was already in the $15k+ section... I'll just leave it at since then I've switched exhausts two or three times, bought a ridiculous set of wheels, and ordered a supercharger. __________________ ESS VT2-625 w/ Stack Gauges \| Dinan Stg 2 Suspension, CF Strut Braces, & Pedals \| Akrapovic Exhaust \| Active Autowerke X-Pipe w/ HFC \| Vorsteiner VS-400 Wheels, CF Lip, CF Type II Diffuser, & White Piped Floormats \| BMW Performance CF Spoiler, CF Mirror Covers w/ M5 paint scheme, & Performance Steering Wheel w/ Custom White Stripe \| Apex Arc-8 track wheels

12-22-2012, 07:49 PM	#69
///M Ryder Grown Azz Man Drives: 2011.5 Dinan ///M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 1,994 iTrader: (3)	Since the poll started I have slipped into the "Don't ask" nation .....Phil __________________ 2011.5 E92 Dinan///M3: SSII DCT, Comp Pkg, Prem Pkg 2, Conv Pkg, Heated Seats, Enhanced Premium Sound, Black Kidney Grilles, BMW M Performance Steering Wheel, BMW Carbon Fiber Performance Spoiler, BMW Aluminum Pedals, Dinan Exhaust, Dinan X-Pipe, Dinan Carbon Fiber Intake, Dinan Software Tune, Dinan Pulley Kit, Dinan CH-R Wheels, Dinan Carbon Fiber Strut Tower Braces, Arkym Lip, Carbon Reflectors, Lux H8 V3, Brembo 365mm BBK

12-24-2012, 10:22 AM	#70
dreamspeed Lieutenant Drives: M3 E92 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 505 iTrader: (0)	"Hypothetically" if I wanted to do everything I want it would be 30k+ SC - 10-15k Exhaust - 5k BBS wheels - 6k Suspension parts - 4k Exterior bits - 3k __________________

12-28-2012, 02:42 AM	#71
brandonwuwux3 Captain Drives: Jet black E92 m3 DCT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SOCAL 626 Posts: 623 iTrader: (2)	this is why i mod cars

03-03-2013, 10:08 AM	#73
///M Ryder Grown Azz Man Drives: 2011.5 Dinan ///M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 1,994 iTrader: (3)	Time for a quarterly bump. What say all you new owners.......Phil __________________ 2011.5 E92 Dinan///M3: SSII DCT, Comp Pkg, Prem Pkg 2, Conv Pkg, Heated Seats, Enhanced Premium Sound, Black Kidney Grilles, BMW M Performance Steering Wheel, BMW Carbon Fiber Performance Spoiler, BMW Aluminum Pedals, Dinan Exhaust, Dinan X-Pipe, Dinan Carbon Fiber Intake, Dinan Software Tune, Dinan Pulley Kit, Dinan CH-R Wheels, Dinan Carbon Fiber Strut Tower Braces, Arkym Lip, Carbon Reflectors, Lux H8 V3, Brembo 365mm BBK

03-03-2013, 11:22 AM	#74
HoodR$CH Second Lieutenant Drives: JB E92 M3/AW E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 285 iTrader: (7)	I've spent more on mods than I paid for the price of my car. __________________ Active Level 3 and some other bolt-ons

03-03-2013, 08:49 PM	#75
Tim B. Lieutenant Drives: 2010 Jet Black E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 478 iTrader: (0)	Interesting post, but i'd be more eager to know how the mods are "justified" or rationalized vs. other "real" world expenses, such as, mortgage, home improvement projects, kids' tuition, vacations, other hobbies, etc. How do you balance it out? Some guys say they hide invoices .....my wife is not that "in the dark" Filthy rich guys need not apply, just us "regular" folks

03-04-2013, 01:22 AM	#77
bape_sta206 tha_good_life Drives: 2010 JzB E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 3,577 iTrader: (14) Garage List 2010 BMW M3 [4.27]	My wheels and BBK alone is already in the 15k+

03-04-2013, 08:07 AM	#78
pbonsalb Major Drives: 08 E90 M3, 99 E36 M3 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Concord, NH Posts: 1,174 iTrader: (3)	I bought a CPO M3 and have a tight budget for mods. Cosmetics are the last on my list since I bought the car to drive not to sit there and look pretty. It is sitting on snow wheels covered in salt spray in the driveway right now. Whatever I spend on a car, I view as throwing away. It is for my entertainment. I don't gamble, drink much or do drugs, so this is my vice and I keep it within reason -- and reason varies depending on your income and assets, but for me it averages out to $100-$150 per month for mods (as opposed to maintenance, which I consider a necessity). In a little over 2 years, I have spent about $3000-$3500 on mods, and plan to spend about $500 more in the next few months. I do all my own work, in order to have more money for mods. used underdrive pulley K&N filter TopSpeed X-Pipe, modified with 4 resonators braided steel brake lines StopTech Street Pads Vishnu Procede with meth injection used H&R Sport springs Plasti-dipped my front grilles and plan to do the side gilles Bought ZHP shift knob but have not installed it yet Bought MS Stage 2 intake but have not installed it yet Plan to buy Megan rear exhaust Other than that, just maintenance (changed brake fluid, tranny fluid, diff fluid, cabin filter, PS fluid, spark plugs, and plan to do the coolant). Needs new summer tires so a set of PSS are going on. Also have Apex ARC8 wheels for summer tires (but do not consider that a mod because I had to buy another set of wheels since I run snows on the stock ones in winter) In a couple of years, finances permitting, I might pick up a used supercharger kit for the E90M3. A used set of coilovers is also a possibility down the road. Don't need a big brake kit unless I start tracking the car regularly. I do have another car that is significantly modded (99M3 with turbo that makes over 500 rwhp and over 500 lbs rwtq), so the plan for the E90M3 was always to keep it civilized and do only basic mods.

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