Unpopular Opinions Thread (Moderator: No Politics)

Bartledoo · 05-06-2018, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Iyzmi

Single hump dash looks bad.
The CIC iDrive is quite useful.
White and black are boring colors for an M3.
Pre-LCI taillights look fine. LCI look only slightly better.
The sunroof makes the interior feel more open and bright. It is superior to slick top and equal to CF.
Brushed aluminum trim is better than carbon leather. The interior needs the contrast and it matches all of the other silver accents.
ACM mod with test pipes sounds fantastic. The rasp is the best part.
The OEM exhaust tips look good.
TE37s are hideous on almost all cars, but especially on the e9x.
BBS and HRE wheels look worse than OEM ZCP wheels on the e9x.
Gunmetal wheels always look better than black wheels.
The seatbelt extender thing is nice to have and works almost every time.
Rebuilt throttle actuators are a waste of time and money.
E90s have ugly taillights. The shape is weird.
Dark window tint looks bad. No window tint looks bad.

Best post in the thread. Some of your opinions actually pissed me off haha. Props for nailing the thread topic. Surprisingly, I agree on the oem exhaust tips though...Probably because I have the hideous Corsa tips.

CarPoor · 05-06-2018, 11:37 PM

Fat chicks are superior to fit or skinny. Warmth in winter, shade in summer.

BOOF-M3 · 05-07-2018, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by CarPoor

Fat chicks are superior to fit or skinny. Wormth in winter, shade in summer.

Without a photo it is impossible to know if you are telling the truth or not.

Iyzmi · 05-07-2018, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by CarPoor

Fat chicks are superior to fit or skinny. Wormth in winter, shade in summer.

Based on my observations from visiting Colorado, you live in the wrong state. Come to Wisconsin if that's what you're into...

nolaman1970 · 05-07-2018, 08:18 AM

I just finished the OEM Exhaust mod yesterday.
I know all it is just a modified stock exhaust as I did it.
I really like the option to add more sound to the car with a very small investment.
I opened mine up then took it to a stainless steel ship builder to close it up with stainless welds.
The car sounds a lot better now and I don't see any reason to change anything exhaust wise now.
I didn't see any mice in there but there was a rats nest...

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Originally Posted by Law

OEM Exhaust "Mod"

It's a fancy term for having your local muffler shop mickey mouse your stock exhaust to make it louder.
I know the E9x "mod" is a bit more intricate than just a simple cut & weld, but in principle, this is really no different than a resonator delete or muffler delete.

I get it, not everyone wants to spend thousands on just an exhaust, and I respect that choice.
But don't make it sound like it's something more than that.
If I could have a penny for every time a noob asks "what's the best exhaust" and the reply is "OEM Exhaust Mod!"

No flame suit needed. Unpopular Opinions Thread means thread is not a safe space.

Teufel_Hunden · 05-07-2018, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by CarPoor

Fat chicks are superior to fit or skinny. Wormth in winter, shade in summer.

They can't jump very high and are more difficult to kidnap.

EJT86 · 05-07-2018, 09:36 AM

So much body shaming SMH....

G80indy · 05-07-2018, 10:14 AM

Wormth?

330ciprem · 05-07-2018, 03:31 PM

Exhausts which make our M3s F1 car loud.

IT'S AN F1 INSPIRED ENGINE AND NOT AN ACTUAL F1 CAR!!!!

EJT86 · 05-07-2018, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 330ciprem

Exhausts which make our M3s F1 car loud.

IT'S AN F1 INSPIRED ENGINE AND NOT AN ACTUAL F1 CAR!!!!

Oh really?!?!? Then why do have these paddles mounted to my wheel then huh huh?

atown88 · 05-07-2018, 06:10 PM

The way my automatic transmission downshifts while going down a hill, and up shifts going up a hill.

Transfer · 05-07-2018, 07:21 PM

Not sure if this has been said yet...
Orange peel reflectors are fine and painted reflectors look no better*.

*except on black

Honda · 05-08-2018, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Iyzmi

Pre-LCI taillights look fine. LCI look only slightly better.

I agree with all you said except this. I thought we all agree that Pre-LCI tailights are the worst and BMW disgrace

Iyzmi · 05-08-2018, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Honda

I agree with all you said except this. I thought we all agree that Pre-LCI tailights are the worst and BMW disgrace

I'm glad you disagree with at least one of my unpopular opinions, otherwise they wouldn't be unpopular.

I have swapped ugly taillights before - I used to own a 2002 WRX sedan which came with truly awful looking taillights. Pre-LCI lights don't offend me. With that said, I may pop in some $300 Depo LCI tails at some point, but more so out of boredom than necessity. It's a very mild cosmetic improvement IMO.

SYT_Shadow · 05-08-2018, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Iyzmi

I'm glad you disagree with at least one of my unpopular opinions, otherwise they wouldn't be unpopular.

I have swapped ugly taillights before - I used to own a 2002 WRX sedan which came with truly awful looking taillights. Pre-LCI lights don't offend me. With that said, I may pop in some $300 Depo LCI tails at some point, but more so out of boredom than necessity. It's a very mild cosmetic improvement IMO.

Noooooooo don't get DEPO taillights! I've had such bad experiences with them!

Iyzmi · 05-08-2018, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SYT_Shadow

Noooooooo don't get DEPO taillights! I've had such bad experiences with them!

You're right, I probably won't just because who cares lol

Just about every review on them I've seen is positive though, what issues did you have?

SYT_Shadow · 05-08-2018, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Iyzmi

You're right, I probably won't just because who cares lol

Just about every review on them I've seen is positive though, what issues did you have?

I've had them in two cars because the OEM lights were deemed 'too expensive'

Besides not looking *anything* like the OEM lights up close, both sets failed after a few years.

I've learned my lesson... OEM LCI lights or I'll just keep OEM pre-LCI lights

Iyzmi · 05-08-2018, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by SYT_Shadow

I've had them in two cars because the OEM lights were deemed 'too expensive'

Besides not looking *anything* like the OEM lights up close, both sets failed after a few years.

I've learned my lesson... OEM LCI lights or I'll just keep OEM pre-LCI lights

Interesting...from the pics and reviews I've seen they look damn near perfect. I'll take your word for it though, especially since I've never had a strong desire to swap taillights in the first place.

SYT_Shadow · 05-08-2018, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Iyzmi

Interesting...from the pics and reviews I've seen they look damn near perfect. I'll take your word for it though, especially since I've never had a strong desire to swap taillights in the first place.

I also saw pics and thought they were gold... turned out to be fool's gold. It was so frustrating to have to replace them with OEM lights after going through a set of DEPOs :'(

kyrix1st · 05-08-2018, 09:24 AM

In terms of overall package, I believe
M2<<<<E92 M3 << F82 M4.

Ngilbe36 · 05-08-2018, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by kyrix1st

In terms of overall package, I believe
E93 M3<<<<<M2<<<<E92 M3 << F82 M4<<<<E90 M3

Fixed that for you

EJT86 · 05-08-2018, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ngilbe36

Fixed that for you

E93<<<<<<<Dodge Caravan<<<<<F82<<<<<<E92

Fixed that for you

Oops I forgot the E90 just like everyone else does

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