|
|
06-23-2008, 09:17 PM | #1 |
Enlisted Member
10
Rep 49
Posts |
Suggested first mods???
I just ordered my 2008 e90 M3 yesterday - alpine white, black novillo leather, carbon leather trim, DCT, tech package, and premium package. Expected delivery is mid-August. I want to start with some easy, affordable mods such as painted reflectors, blacked out grille, and angel eye upgrades. Any other suggestions? My husband's 335 is a leased car so we haven't been able to do any mods. Can't wait to have a car I can actually play with.
__________________
Current: 2019 M2 Comp, 2015 Cayman GTS, and 2020 BMW X3M
Past: 991.1 911, F82 M4, W205 C63S, B8 RS5, F13 650, E90 M3, E92 335is, E46 M3, E70 X5 |
06-23-2008, 09:28 PM | #2 | |
Stackin' Chips
171
Rep 608
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-23-2008, 10:15 PM | #3 | |
Commander-In-Chief
2119
Rep 8,922
Posts
Drives: 2023 M2 Coupe, 2020 GLE 450
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Lake Oswego, OR
|
Quote:
__________________
Greg Lake Oswego, Oregon, USA 2023 M2 Coupe - Brooklyn Grey/Cognac/CF, 6MT; 2020 MB GLE 450 |
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-23-2008, 10:48 PM | #4 | |
Major General
152
Rep 5,124
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-24-2008, 08:26 AM | #5 | |
Commander-In-Chief
2119
Rep 8,922
Posts
Drives: 2023 M2 Coupe, 2020 GLE 450
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Lake Oswego, OR
|
Alarm install
Quote:
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=128343 http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ighlight=alarm http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ighlight=alarm
__________________
Greg Lake Oswego, Oregon, USA 2023 M2 Coupe - Brooklyn Grey/Cognac/CF, 6MT; 2020 MB GLE 450 |
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-24-2008, 10:18 AM | #6 |
Major General
337
Rep 8,811
Posts |
First mods for me are grilles, bulbs and tints - then rear diffuser
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-24-2008, 03:32 PM | #7 |
Lieutenant General
375
Rep 17,017
Posts |
You are definitely on your way. My first recommendations would be the grills, painted reflectors, tint and angel eyes.
If you are looking for some body components, all of the Vorsteiner E92 M3 parts can be installed and removed without any permanent modification to the vehicle. At the moment, we have the front spoiler available for the sedan, the rear diffuser will be available later this summer. Vorsteiner E90/E92 M3 Front Aero Lip I'd also recommend some interior upgrades like our Interior Xenon Bulb Kits and the new Vorsteiner CF Interior Trim which will be available in the coming weeks. |
Appreciate
0
|
06-24-2008, 05:16 PM | #8 |
BimmerPost Supporting Vendor
1765
Rep 7,651
Posts |
definitely, the grilles, bulbs/angel eyes, tint.
followed by Eisenmann Race/Sport and some Aero like the vorsteiner.
__________________
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-26-2008, 03:15 AM | #9 |
Private
4
Rep 50
Posts |
i am going to pick up my car tomorrow or friday.
i already go black grill, carbon hood emblem, carbon trunk emblem. i cannot wait to install it. still looking for angel eye light bulb. i can not make decision between 7500 or 8500k.
__________________
2008 M3 AW
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-27-2008, 10:45 AM | #12 |
Brigadier General
126
Rep 4,144
Posts |
First: clear bra, tint and hardwire a radar detector.
Later: Sunglass holder to replace ashtray is fairly easy to do yourself. I haven't seen any reflector replacements that look good to me yet. Angel eyes and grill if you really want to. As far as performance mods, I don't think the M3 will need any. If anything replace brake pads and fluid. But you'll eventually get to that anyway. A rear diffuser might hide that ugly rear hanging low muffler or you could get an after market exhaust but they're expensive. Other ideas: o First aid kit and fire extinguisher. o The euro light switch that gives you rear fog lights. o I'm not sure if the rear center console has lighter sockets. But if not you can add these. o Tray for the rear fold down armrest. You might already have this. Some do, some don't. Maybe only CWP doesn't come with it. IDK. o Replace shift knob, shift boot, park brake handle and park brake boot. Ancantara would be nice for the boots. o Alcantara steering wheel. o Rubber floor mats (for winter) o Net for trunk. Also ///M trunk mat. o BMW plastic tray for holding small things at the top of trunk.
__________________
2017 F80 YMB.
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-27-2008, 05:53 PM | #13 | |
Colonel
253
Rep 2,091
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
2012 Audi R8 V10TT| 6MT| Suzuka Grey
2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale| Rosso Scuderia 2020 BMW X7| Mineral White 2024 718 GT4 RS | Arctic Grey |
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-27-2008, 07:39 PM | #14 | |
Brigadier General
126
Rep 4,144
Posts |
Quote:
Now that I think back to the E46 M3 I had, the ///M trunk mat came standard. I could not find an ///M3 trunk mat on the BMW accessory web site. Ask your CA or just go to the dealer and ask to look in the trunk of any M3 they have on the log because I'm thinking that they come with it standard. Tischer BMW in Silver Spring MD always have pretty good prices. I don't know if they're the best. Good luck.
__________________
2017 F80 YMB.
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-27-2008, 08:21 PM | #15 |
Brigadier General
126
Rep 4,144
Posts |
I just realized that the OP ordered DCT. I have not seen any shift boots for DCT yet. It is not like the manual transmission and the rest of the 3 series. Maybe the M5/M6 SMG boot is the same. But if not I'm sure one in other types of leather will become available soon enough. As for the shift knob you probably wouldn't want to change it. And if you did you'd lose the light up feature.
__________________
2017 F80 YMB.
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-27-2008, 10:50 PM | #16 | |
Commander-In-Chief
2119
Rep 8,922
Posts
Drives: 2023 M2 Coupe, 2020 GLE 450
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Lake Oswego, OR
|
Quote:
Circle BMW has good accessories prices if your dealer won't give you a club or preferred discount.
__________________
Greg Lake Oswego, Oregon, USA 2023 M2 Coupe - Brooklyn Grey/Cognac/CF, 6MT; 2020 MB GLE 450 Last edited by GregW / Oregon; 06-28-2008 at 01:11 PM.. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-28-2008, 01:12 PM | #18 |
Commander-In-Chief
2119
Rep 8,922
Posts
Drives: 2023 M2 Coupe, 2020 GLE 450
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Lake Oswego, OR
|
Like all the 3-Series, alarm is a dealer (or self-installed) accessory. It is prepped for it and installation is simple.
__________________
Greg Lake Oswego, Oregon, USA 2023 M2 Coupe - Brooklyn Grey/Cognac/CF, 6MT; 2020 MB GLE 450 |
Appreciate
0
|
06-29-2008, 03:18 PM | #19 |
Private First Class
19
Rep 119
Posts |
that is so stupid, i ve never heard of such a thing in Europe.I don't know, when u buy a 70k car u expect that to be included.
How much u have to pay for that |
Appreciate
0
|
06-29-2008, 05:49 PM | #20 |
Commander-In-Chief
2119
Rep 8,922
Posts
Drives: 2023 M2 Coupe, 2020 GLE 450
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Lake Oswego, OR
|
Not really so stupid. A lot of things could be standard, at the expense of a higher base price. The money went into performance stuff. Extras each buyer can decide if they want to pay for. Alarm is $311 plus about one hour's installation, or whatever you can work out with you SA.
__________________
Greg Lake Oswego, Oregon, USA 2023 M2 Coupe - Brooklyn Grey/Cognac/CF, 6MT; 2020 MB GLE 450 |
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|