Can't decide next mod

Nicname · 08-18-2012, 07:21 PM

Hey guys,
So my next mod is an amuse trunk but while I'm at it idk if I should lower my car on h & r sport springs ( which I bought but still deciding if I should instal with winter coming around and the fact I'm in NY/NJ) and add spacers (12/15) OR go for some OSS lights with blacked out headlights.
I only want to choose one for this year and will save the next as either a christmas present to myself or wait till next spring

Just wanted to hear some opinions on what stands out more and what people chose first. Eventually I plan to have both of these mods done.

Brucewonder · 08-19-2012, 12:43 AM

lowering the car should be the forst major mod imo

BLACK OPS · 08-19-2012, 01:37 AM

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lowering the car should be the forst major mod imo

Well in socal no doubt. In N. Jersey probably not the first thing that comes to mind unless it's not your DD. I would probably consider a winter wheel setup +/- spacers and then OSS.

Nicname · 08-19-2012, 01:43 AM

It is my DD but if there's ever any snow, I'll have other ways of getting around. I've never seen a lowered M in person so I don't know how it stands out. I have seen OSS lights on person and it cleary captures my attention.

BLACK OPS · 08-19-2012, 10:30 AM

Well....then I say drop it and add some spacers. Mostly because I want to see pictures of what mine would look like!

TRY...M3 · 08-19-2012, 03:28 PM

Do both. Used springs go for only like 200 or less on here and do the OSS. You won't regret either.

MR///M3 · 08-19-2012, 06:07 PM

OSS is a must IMO

Nicname · 08-19-2012, 06:29 PM

I bought the springs new for $200. Spacers I'm seeing go close to $100 each and then there's labor which I was quoted at 2-3 hrs so that $200-300. I didn't want to go over my budget for this year

THE TECH · 08-20-2012, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Nicname

I bought the springs new for $200. Spacers I'm seeing go close to $100 each and then there's labor which I was quoted at 2-3 hrs so that $200-300. I didn't want to go over my budget for this year

Labor for spacers?? That's a DIY all day long.

Nicname · 08-20-2012, 11:21 AM

[QUOTE=THE TECH]

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Originally Posted by Nicname

I bought the springs new for $200. Spacers I'm seeing go close to $100 each and then there's labor which I was quoted at 2-3 hrs so that $200-300. I didn't want to go over my budget for this year

Labor for spacers?? That's a DIY all day long.

Not for spacers, for springs. While they're at it with springs they'll do the spacers no charge. I don't think I'll be able to handle springs...

MR///M3 · 08-20-2012, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by THE TECH

Labor for spacers?? That's a DIY all day long.

+100

It also takes MAX 30-45 mins (more like 15-20 mins) to put spacers on a car.

THE TECH · 08-20-2012, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by THE TECH

Not for spacers, for springs. While they're at it with springs they'll do the spacers no charge. I don't think I'll be able to handle springs...

Springs are still a DIY. Don't waste mod money on labor unless you just really can't do it.

BLACK OPS · 08-22-2012, 01:56 PM

What springs did you end up getting? What size spacers are you going with? Post pics

Ermagerd · 08-27-2012, 12:45 PM

I say springs and spacers first.

Slow_335i · 08-27-2012, 01:08 PM

I'd personally do the drop first.

The OSS lights will be awesome but I think a drop would have a better "cool factor"

Castr_85M · 08-27-2012, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Nicname

Hey guys,
So my next mod is an amuse trunk but while I'm at it idk if I should lower my car on h & r sport springs ( which I bought but still deciding if I should instal with winter coming around and the fact I'm in NY/NJ) and add spacers (12/15) OR go for some OSS lights with blacked out headlights.
I only want to choose one for this year and will save the next as either a christmas present to myself or wait till next spring

Just wanted to hear some opinions on what stands out more and what people chose first. Eventually I plan to have both of these mods done.

Well unless your planning to drive your M in snow(which they do not make great commuters in snow anyways) slap the springs on now and add spacers. Really makes world of a difference to the aesthetics of the car imo. I was going to get OSS lights myself but rather put the $700+ towards a nice set of wheels.

Kwando · 08-27-2012, 07:58 PM

First thing you should do is find a new trunk. Amuse doesn't flow well with the car imo..then drop.

Alex07M3 · 08-27-2012, 08:14 PM

Drop it but with Eibachs, that's what I did and I drive my car all year long in Québec, the ride is perfect even on rough road! It's not the best car in the snow but not because of the drop!

P.s. Don't waste your money on a trunk, get the performance spoiler and splitters instead, it's cheaper and it gives a better overall look! IMO

sin911 · 08-28-2012, 01:16 AM

I don't like the Amuse trunk, I agree with Kwando on the statement that it doesn't flow with the car.

I also don't like the Performance CF splitters and spoiler either, not that the parts look bad. The car has enough CF on the roof, it starts looking a little aftermarket / add-on.

For me the biggest cosmetic upgrade is to lower the car on some springs, add some spacers and do a window tint. But that's just me. That is what I will do to my car as soon as she arrives.

08-18-2012, 07:21 PM	#1
Nicname Lieutenant Colonel 351 Rep 1,681 Posts Drives: 2021 M2C Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (4)	Hey guys, So my next mod is an amuse trunk but while I'm at it idk if I should lower my car on h & r sport springs ( which I bought but still deciding if I should instal with winter coming around and the fact I'm in NY/NJ) and add spacers (12/15) OR go for some OSS lights with blacked out headlights. I only want to choose one for this year and will save the next as either a christmas present to myself or wait till next spring Just wanted to hear some opinions on what stands out more and what people chose first. Eventually I plan to have both of these mods done. __________________ Current: ///M2C G01 X3 xDrive30i Past: ///M2 997.1 Turbo ///M3 E92
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08-19-2012, 12:43 AM	#2
Brucewonder Lieutenant Colonel 32 Rep 1,541 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 yea boi Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Socal iTrader: (4)	lowering the car should be the forst major mod imo __________________ 2011.5 E92 ///M3 SSII/FR
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Nicname Lieutenant Colonel 351 Rep 1,681 Posts Drives: 2021 M2C Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (4)	It is my DD but if there's ever any snow, I'll have other ways of getting around. I've never seen a lowered M in person so I don't know how it stands out. I have seen OSS lights on person and it cleary captures my attention. __________________ Current: ///M2C G01 X3 xDrive30i Past: ///M2 997.1 Turbo ///M3 E92
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BLACK OPS Major 108 Rep 1,102 Posts Drives: E92 M3 6MT Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: CO, USA iTrader: (1)	Well....then I say drop it and add some spacers. Mostly because I want to see pictures of what mine would look like! __________________ 2011.75 Jet Black E92 ///M3: ZCP\|6MT\|FR\|EVOLVE 600 SUPERCHARGER\|DINAN\|BBS\|VORSTEINER\|BMW PERFORMANCE\|IND EDITION\|TMS\|LUX 5K\|
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TRY...M3 Major 85 Rep 1,430 Posts Drives: Depends on the day Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: PA iTrader: (2)	Do both. Used springs go for only like 200 or less on here and do the OSS. You won't regret either. __________________ e92///M3 TT Lamborghini Gallardo INSTAGRAM: CHRISTIANPERLES Lamborghini-Talk.com: Christian.
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MR///M3 e90post veteran 58 Rep 1,375 Posts Drives: Past: '12 M3, '09 335 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: central NJ iTrader: (5)	OSS is a must IMO __________________ 2012 Melbourne Red/Bamboo Novillo E92 M3 - ZCP, ZPP, DCT, BMW Apps, Sat Radio, Heated Seats Mods- 20" BBS LM DBK, 18" Volk TE37SL, iPE F1 Exhaust, OSS, Arkym, RD Sport, and much more... Thanks to- PYSpeed -- Morr Wheels -- OSS Designs -- iND-Distribution
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08-19-2012, 06:29 PM	#8
Nicname Lieutenant Colonel 351 Rep 1,681 Posts Drives: 2021 M2C Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (4)	I bought the springs new for $200. Spacers I'm seeing go close to $100 each and then there's labor which I was quoted at 2-3 hrs so that $200-300. I didn't want to go over my budget for this year __________________ Current: ///M2C G01 X3 xDrive30i Past: ///M2 997.1 Turbo ///M3 E92
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08-22-2012, 01:56 PM	#13
BLACK OPS Major 108 Rep 1,102 Posts Drives: E92 M3 6MT Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: CO, USA iTrader: (1)	What springs did you end up getting? What size spacers are you going with? Post pics __________________ 2011.75 Jet Black E92 ///M3: ZCP\|6MT\|FR\|EVOLVE 600 SUPERCHARGER\|DINAN\|BBS\|VORSTEINER\|BMW PERFORMANCE\|IND EDITION\|TMS\|LUX 5K\|
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08-27-2012, 12:45 PM	#14
Ermagerd Private 0 Rep 67 Posts Drives: a huffy Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Va Beach iTrader: (0)	I say springs and spacers first.
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Slow_335i Daily Driven! 184 Rep 2,516 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Central Illinois iTrader: (11) Garage List 2008 BMW 335I [7.02]	I'd personally do the drop first. The OSS lights will be awesome but I think a drop would have a better "cool factor" __________________
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08-27-2012, 07:58 PM	#17
Kwando Major 431 Rep 1,428 Posts Drives: 2018 340i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: London, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (1)	First thing you should do is find a new trunk. Amuse doesn't flow well with the car imo..then drop.
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08-27-2012, 08:14 PM	#18
Alex07M3 Banned 82 Rep 2,688 Posts Drives: E92 M3, Evo X MR, A4 Allroad Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Gatineau iTrader: (1)	Drop it but with Eibachs, that's what I did and I drive my car all year long in Québec, the ride is perfect even on rough road! It's not the best car in the snow but not because of the drop! P.s. Don't waste your money on a trunk, get the performance spoiler and splitters instead, it's cheaper and it gives a better overall look! IMO
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08-28-2012, 01:16 AM	#19
sin911 First Lieutenant 8 Rep 304 Posts Drives: '13 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	I don't like the Amuse trunk, I agree with Kwando on the statement that it doesn't flow with the car. I also don't like the Performance CF splitters and spoiler either, not that the parts look bad. The car has enough CF on the roof, it starts looking a little aftermarket / add-on. For me the biggest cosmetic upgrade is to lower the car on some springs, add some spacers and do a window tint. But that's just me. That is what I will do to my car as soon as she arrives.
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