What will be your first M3 Mod?

rzm3 · 02-28-2008, 09:29 PM

clear bra

hkwallace328 · 02-28-2008, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Epacy

I agree with this statement. Weird, huh?

Only glare increases with higher kelvin output. Visible light output for driving decreases, thus you have a poorer field of vision at night.

The Angle eye is just for DRL

Mack211 · 02-28-2008, 11:27 PM

Nice tint prob. 35% sides and 20% rear.
Painted reflectors

and the joy of keeping the rest stock.

(Poll needs to be reworked. It should at the very least have "No mods")

nusevad · 02-28-2008, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Just my opinion, but high color temp bulbs are super ricey. They make no sense from a performance standpoint, as the human eye is more sensitive to the red end of the spectrum. Isn't the essence of the M3 function over flash?

I'm going to fill and repaint the front valance, or just get the Euro one.

Those are for the angel eyes, not low beams. 8500K GP Thunders for AE (Angels eyes) It gets ride of the yellow OEM look and and produce white. If i change HIDs ill go with 6,500K

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39270

Bemve · 02-29-2008, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by vietmunki

reflector delete anyone?!

+2

sayemthree · 02-29-2008, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Epacy

I agree with this statement. Weird, huh?

Only glare increases with higher kelvin output. Visible light output for driving decreases, thus you have a poorer field of vision at night.

yeah DUDe !!!! BUT IT lUKS kOOL!

FIRST MOD: CLEAR BRA

RandyB · 02-29-2008, 05:22 AM

I probably won't mod my car much if any, but I will consider the following:

- Euro seat bottoms
- Switch back to single armrest like the sedan

Down the road maybe:

- Change wheels to 19" M3 Concept/Competition Pkg
- Change brakes if needed and BMW kit is available

edlms · 02-29-2008, 09:49 AM

Did mine in the following order. Mainly cosmetic and tactile/feel mods for now, no performance mods yet until the tuners get their act together.

1. clear bra
2. black out grill
3. steering wheel
4. wheels/tires
5. tint
6. number plate holder removed

on the way...
7. pedals
8. shorter shift knob
9. short shift kit
10. rear bumper or diffuser to hide the box
11. brake pads
12. s/s brake lines

SMSgt B · 02-29-2008, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Just my opinion, but high color temp bulbs are super ricey. They make no sense from a performance standpoint, as the human eye is more sensitive to the red end of the spectrum. Isn't the essence of the M3 function over flash?

I'm going to fill and repaint the front valance, or just get the Euro one.

and here is your chance

Ebay DE

Just fill in the PDC or use them

GregW / Oregon · 02-29-2008, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SMSgt B

and here is your chance

Ebay DE

Just fill in the PDC or use them

Local dealer should be able to order the Euro piece for less than that shipped.

T Bone · 02-29-2008, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by OzStriker

T Bone you silly bugger where is "exhaust"???

Yeah! Sorry my mistake, I didn't know how I forgot it considering it was my first mod on my own car!

Sorry, let's see where this ends up and I will do another poll in a month or so.

!Xoible · 02-29-2008, 11:00 AM

actually my very very first one is not listed: ssk. im going to try to fit the OEM 330i ssk which fits on e92 328/335's. i hope that works, if it doesnt then i will just stick the short shift knob that i got.

next is rsgt's

painted/smoked reflectors

front splitters

rear diffuser

and that's all

GregW / Oregon · 02-29-2008, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mantis

actually my very very first one is not listed: ssk. im going to try to fit the OEM 330i ssk which fits on e92 328/335's. i hope that works, if it doesnt then i will just stick the short shift knob that i got.

I believe they use different transmissions, so I doubt it will work.

Edit: You also might want to look at this comparison between the BMW & Dinan SSKs and a good aftermarket unit:

http://www.rogueengineering.com/Merc...ry_Code=BMWSSK

GregW / Oregon · 02-29-2008, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by edlms

Did mine in the following order. Mainly cosmetic and tactile/feel mods for now, no performance mods yet until the tuners get their act together.

8. shorter shift knob
9. short shift kit

Can you cancel that order? Just got a call from Rogue Engineering. I had enquired about a future SSK for the E92 M3. Rogue makes a very nice kit for the E46 and other cars.

Basically, he said he had driven it and BMW actually did a pretty nice job on this car, and they would not recommend shortening the throws further. If anything, he said it needed a taller lever, because the stock knob is too low. Coming from someone in the business to sell these kits, that says something.

chompino · 02-29-2008, 04:22 PM

My car will have tint and clear bra already when I pick it up. So the first mod will either be exhaust or wheels.

vivid · 02-29-2008, 06:57 PM

as some one else said Tint will be my first mod... from the list above Wheels will be my first mod

GT3 Tim · 02-29-2008, 09:22 PM

Putting in my V1 will be the first thing I do when I get her home.

After that, definately a clear bra.

Then, prolly in short order:
exhaust
tint
Somehow delete bumper "reflector" (totally ghey)
iPod/video mod

Lil. Lucas · 02-29-2008, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SMSgt B

and here is your chance

Ebay DE

Just fill in the PDC or use them

Thats quite clearly the M pack front bumper for the E92 3'er..

edlms · 02-29-2008, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Can you cancel that order? Just got a call from Rogue Engineering. I had enquired about a future SSK for the E92 M3. Rogue makes a very nice kit for the E46 and other cars.

Basically, he said he had driven it and BMW actually did a pretty nice job on this car, and they would not recommend shortening the throws further. If anything, he said it needed a taller lever, because the stock knob is too low. Coming from someone in the business to sell these kits, that says something.

hmmm... interesting. i'll post my thoughts on 6MT club thread.
don't want to OT here.

cheers

murellus · 02-29-2008, 11:04 PM

Why is rear diff on there?

mdrobc13 · 03-01-2008, 02:45 AM

exhaust!

SS32 · 03-01-2008, 10:23 AM

15% tint, M45, and V1 are going on hopefully the day I get it, or soon there after. Then black grilles, removing/painting the reflectors, powder coating the wheels black, and maybe removing a resonator or two to amp up the volume. Longer down the road, hopefully some sort of variable exhaust, ssk, gruppe-m intake.

View Poll Results: What will be your FIRST M3 Mod?
Wheels	48	44.44%
ECU flash	17	15.74%
Suspension including lowering springs	11	10.19%
Rear Differential	0	0%
Trim pieces - Interior and Exterior	18	16.67%
Pulleys / Ram Air Scoops	5	4.63%
Stickers	9	8.33%
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02-28-2008, 09:29 PM	#23
rzm3 Moderator 673 Rep 4,737 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (18)	clear bra
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Mack211 Lieutenant 23 Rep 497 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 - DCT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fort Collins, CO iTrader: (0)	Nice tint prob. 35% sides and 20% rear. Painted reflectors and the joy of keeping the rest stock. (Poll needs to be reworked. It should at the very least have "No mods") __________________ 2008 M3 Space Gray, Black, Syc Ant Wood Trim, DCT 2001 325ci Steel Gray - Sold
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02-29-2008, 05:22 AM	#29
RandyB Lieutenant Colonel 20 Rep 1,504 Posts Drives: '03 330i, '09 M3 Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	I probably won't mod my car much if any, but I will consider the following: - Euro seat bottoms - Switch back to single armrest like the sedan Down the road maybe: - Change wheels to 19" M3 Concept/Competition Pkg - Change brakes if needed and BMW kit is available
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02-29-2008, 09:49 AM	#30
edlms Private First Class 10 Rep 149 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	Did mine in the following order. Mainly cosmetic and tactile/feel mods for now, no performance mods yet until the tuners get their act together. 1. clear bra 2. black out grill 3. steering wheel 4. wheels/tires 5. tint 6. number plate holder removed on the way... 7. pedals 8. shorter shift knob 9. short shift kit 10. rear bumper or diffuser to hide the box 11. brake pads 12. s/s brake lines
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02-29-2008, 11:00 AM	#34
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02-29-2008, 04:22 PM	#37
chompino First Lieutenant 50 Rep 372 Posts Drives: 08 AW M3 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Santa Monica, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00]	My car will have tint and clear bra already when I pick it up. So the first mod will either be exhaust or wheels.
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02-29-2008, 06:57 PM	#38
vivid Captain 40 Rep 822 Posts Drives: 135i, 323i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA. iTrader: (0)	as some one else said Tint will be my first mod... from the list above Wheels will be my first mod __________________ Current: 135i, 323i wagon. Sold:GTI Sold: FX45 Sold: E36 M3
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02-29-2008, 09:22 PM	#39
GT3 Tim Moderator 94 Rep 1,920 Posts Drives: 2014 MB E63S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (0)	Putting in my V1 will be the first thing I do when I get her home. After that, definately a clear bra. Then, prolly in short order: exhaust tint Somehow delete bumper "reflector" (totally ghey) iPod/video mod __________________ Tim <--- apparently likes "3" cars 2014 E63S -- The Rocket 2014 F30 328i -- Kids car 2008 E90 M3 -- Sold 2004 GT3 -- Sold 1997 M3/4 -- Sold 1995 M3 -- Sold
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02-29-2008, 11:04 PM	#42
murellus Lieutenant 12 Rep 523 Posts Drives: 22 x3m40i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: nj/nyc iTrader: (0)	Why is rear diff on there?
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03-01-2008, 02:45 AM	#43
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03-01-2008, 10:23 AM	#44
SS32 Major 156 Rep 1,430 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	15% tint, M45, and V1 are going on hopefully the day I get it, or soon there after. Then black grilles, removing/painting the reflectors, powder coating the wheels black, and maybe removing a resonator or two to amp up the volume. Longer down the road, hopefully some sort of variable exhaust, ssk, gruppe-m intake. __________________ V1 DIY - Blinder M45 DIY - Exhaust Cutouts - Removed Clutch Pedal Spring DIY - Fiamm Air Horns
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