Wife limited my modding budget, help me make a choice...

Curt2000 · 05-27-2013, 02:34 PM

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Ok so based on these comments I'm finding out the replica cf parts are a no-go.

I'm partially glad my wife regulates the modding so I space it out and appreciate each individual mod more.

The more I think about it the more the steering wheel becomes my top choice. The custom trim would be ballin but I have exhaust and supercharger to save up for before I get into the discrete details

Option 2, definitely. Makes a giant difference, the car looks so much better.

I'd recommend going rep with the front splitters. They get beat up all the time, so I can't justify dropping that much money on it. The JBSpeed one is pretty good.

However, going OEM rear spoiler is a good idea as that's a piece that's much more visible (and you have to live with all the time). McKenna, a forum sponsor has it for not THAT much more than what reps are going for.

The GTS lip rep has caught my eye, I'm still unsure about the cars clearance when backing out of my slanted driveway though. I'm afraid I may scrape in stock form...

Curt2000 · 05-27-2013, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by M3amigos

I bought my wife a coach purse and a nice watch to keep her distracted. She's happy with my modding as long as she gets her "mods" too!

Starting to think this may be my best option!

W/// · 05-27-2013, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Curt2000

The GTS lip rep has caught my eye, I'm still unsure about the cars clearance when backing out of my slanted driveway though. I'm afraid I may scrape in stock form...

I scrape with my rep CF splitters if I'm not careful going out of steep driveways. And that's also with stock non ZCP suspension. Gotta pay to play, thus why I choose to pay for the cheaper ones. As long as the fit is not horrific, I'm ok with it. Plus my car is gunmetal, so it's not as obvious as light color cars.

Lorde · 05-27-2013, 09:38 PM

deletedelete · 05-27-2013, 09:49 PM

Nothing wrong with a wife that minds the budget. I'm thankful when my gf limits my spending. Initially she didn't even want me getting a M3 so I could save money...but then I took her for a test drive... now I can get one!

Curt2000 · 05-28-2013, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Snig

LOL I've owned two S2000's and will probably buy another eventually...great car!

Curt2000 · 05-28-2013, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Prowess Symphony

Nothing wrong with a wife that minds the budget. I'm thankful when my gf limits my spending. Initially she didn't even want me getting a M3 so I could save money...but then I took her for a test drive... now I can get one!

Yeah, she gripes a lot but at the end of the day when we are pulling up to a nice resturaunt in the M3 I know she enjoys it as much as I do.

jonasaurus · 05-28-2013, 04:21 AM

Clearly you need to do mods the wife won't notice!

With regards to your list of 3 items, PSWII definitely as thats the one you are in contact with the most.

Someone? · 05-28-2013, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by W///

Option 2, definitely. Makes a giant difference, the car looks so much better.

I'd recommend going rep with the front splitters. They get beat up all the time, so I can't justify dropping that much money on it. The JBSpeed one is pretty good.

However, going OEM rear spoiler is a good idea as that's a piece that's much more visible (and you have to live with all the time). McKenna, a forum sponsor has it for not THAT much more than what reps are going for.

I was thinking about Rep. Splitters and OEM rear wing also, but im not sure they match, and if dont match it will kinda look silly.

W/// · 05-28-2013, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ibmike

I was thinking about Rep. Splitters and OEM rear wing also, but im not sure they match, and if dont match it will kinda look silly.

In terms of what, the CF weave pattern? It'll look just fine.

Someone? · 05-28-2013, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by W///

In terms of what, the CF weave pattern? It'll look just fine.

Who do you think makes the best fitting closes match front splitters to the OEM spoiler? Thanks

Curt2000 · 05-28-2013, 07:38 AM

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Who do you think makes the best fitting closes match front splitters to the OEM spoiler? Thanks

If you are worried about the weave pattern matching just be sure to buy the both from the same vendor. JBSpeed, JLMotoring, e92lighting all have good reps

phrozen06 · 05-28-2013, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Tomislav

Get a new wife, or get your own bank account she doesn't meddle with

+1 and B1tch back at her the next time she goes to Nordstrom and Lord and Taylor. (Even though you probably won't win that battle)

Curt2000 · 05-30-2013, 10:41 PM

Well Gents I decided to grab a Revinora CRT chin spoiler. I'll probably wait a couple weeks and pick up a iND specialty painted Performance spoiler as well. I've reasoned with her and she has agreed to the performance steering wheel if she gets a Las Vegas Premium outlets shopping spree...Thats one expensive steering wheel.

Gil@McKennaPerformance · 05-31-2013, 03:24 PM

We can definitely hook you up when you're ready to pull the trigger on any Performance items doesn't matter if they're OEM or aftermarket!

I'll even throw in some goodies for the wife so you can tell her you got her a little something

lsmkr01 · 05-31-2013, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by W///

Option 2, definitely. Makes a giant difference, the car looks so much better.

I'd recommend going rep with the front splitters. They get beat up all the time, so I can't justify dropping that much money on it. The JBSpeed one is pretty good.

However, going OEM rear spoiler is a good idea as that's a piece that's much more visible (and you have to live with all the time). McKenna, a forum sponsor has it for not THAT much more than what reps are going for.

Exactly what this man said. I did rep splitters front E92-lighting (JBSpeed is also legit) and OEM rear spoiler from McKenna and the car looks so much better.

Curt2000 · 05-31-2013, 08:16 PM

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We can definitely hook you up when you're ready to pull the trigger on any Performance items doesn't matter if they're OEM or aftermarket!

I'll even throw in some goodies for the wife so you can tell her you got her a little something

PM sent

Erie Von Otto · 06-01-2013, 01:10 AM

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We can definitely hook you up when you're ready to pull the trigger on any Performance items doesn't matter if they're OEM or aftermarket!

I'll even throw in some goodies for the wife so you can tell her you got her a little something

Customer service... These guys are doing it right!

Chowster · 06-01-2013, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Gil@McKennaPerformance

We can definitely hook you up when you're ready to pull the trigger on any Performance items doesn't matter if they're OEM or aftermarket!

I'll even throw in some goodies for the wife so you can tell her you got her a little something

Hey I hope I got some extra wife-goodies with my spoiler order this week! Lol. It'll really help when it comes to install time....

RogeM3 · 06-02-2013, 08:00 PM

steering wheel, I got mine from getbmwparts for about $675, installed this weekend in about an our, really easy.... although my car is a MT.

Curt2000 · 06-02-2013, 11:45 PM

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steering wheel, I got mine from getbmwparts for about $675, installed this weekend in about an our, really easy.... although my car is a MT.

Im a 6MT as well. How do you like it?

RogeM3 · 06-03-2013, 11:06 AM

Man, I love it, you have grip all the time, it feels really good and it gives you a constant reminder that you are in a race car, it almost makes you feel the car better and the road as well. check out the pics:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=14097235

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Im a 6MT as well. How do you like it?

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