is it still worth modding when the newer cars are out?

f32458 · 01-17-2013, 06:35 PM

Hey folks,

F30 is already a year ahead of E90. I test drove a 335i and it is no M3.

When will the coupe hit the market? How about the new M3/M4? A year and a half wait? If that is the case, I am thinking to pick up a set of good coil overs as I find my E90 dated and not very good looking. I know lowering it would help a bit.

I am thinking to get KW V3. I have stock 19" with PSS. If I just lower the car I probably needs to have spacers to make it look beefy. I also have a set of 18" Rays TE37 SL 18x9.5 18x10.5. I don't think I can find tires that would fit perfect and be as quiet as PSS.

Thanks!

gatorfast · 01-17-2013, 08:43 PM

Ok

Vic311 · 01-17-2013, 08:48 PM

First world problems

w00tw00t · 01-17-2013, 08:59 PM

SYZ · 01-17-2013, 09:07 PM

no. everybody stopped modding their e46 when the e90 came out, don't you remember.

Ashley Schaeffer BMW · 01-17-2013, 09:10 PM

Maybe the E90 looks dated, my E92 still turns heads.

The new turbo M3 looks boring and dated already.

phrozen06 · 01-17-2013, 09:17 PM

Come on.......the only reason the E90 Looks dated to you is because you have one. Don't sell it short.

Chriskm3 · 01-17-2013, 09:21 PM

If u don't like the e90 don't waste your money and get something that u enjoy looking at on everyday basis. Lowering your car won't help.

Jaypod · 01-17-2013, 09:28 PM

Really it just comes down to whether you are an enthusiast or a poser

Chriskm3 · 01-17-2013, 10:01 PM

posers. Just like those guys with plastidiped cars

Wendall · 01-17-2013, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by w00tw00t

Poppin Fresh · 01-17-2013, 10:20 PM

....sure.

CSanto · 01-18-2013, 09:12 AM

to mod or not to mod is always the question, dont ask this forum though lol

j2m · 01-18-2013, 10:02 AM

As long as you live in a climate where the barometric pressure doesn't exceed 1020 you'll be fine

Alex07M3 · 01-18-2013, 10:08 AM

if you find your car dated and not good looking, then no, don't mod it!

if you feel like there's no other car on the market that would be better for you and you just want a little more from it then yes, put a better sounding exhaust, a supercharger, some springs and some nice wheels!

1MOREMOD · 01-18-2013, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex07M3

if you find your car dated and not good looking, then no, don't mod it!

if you feel like there's no other car on the market that would better for you and you just want a little more from it then yes, put a better sounding exhaust, a supercharger, some springs and some nice wheels!

sound advice.

Vic311 · 01-18-2013, 05:15 PM

The better question OP should ask is

"Why am I posting this in the tech topics sub-forum?"

a burrito · 01-18-2013, 05:22 PM

I agree with you. The e90/e92 models are starting to turn the corner to looking a bit aged but I freaking love the way my car looks and drives. The only car that I would want is a 997.1/997.2 GT3 (short term) and a 991 Turbo but I don't feel like spending that much on a small car yet. I think the only way that putting on another mod works to keep the spark alive is only if you actually do enjoy your car.. If you don't like it in the first place, it won't do anything for you.

UBER ///M3 · 01-18-2013, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAM3S

Maybe the E90 looks dated, my E92 still turns heads.

The new turbo M3 looks boring and dated already.

+1

info@trinityautosport · 01-18-2013, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chriszeh

sound advice.

+1

M3PO · 01-18-2013, 07:10 PM

Once the new one comes out, these cars will get cheap and people will get adventurous. That's when the most exciting modding will happen IMO.

gatorfast · 01-18-2013, 07:42 PM

I disagree that the E90 looks aged. I think it still fits in fine with modern cars.

The e46 to e90 jump - yes that was major and the e46 clearly looks dated compared to the e90. But the e90 to f30? Looks more like a makeover than a completely new car.

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f32458 Second Lieutenant 39 Rep 203 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Santa Monica iTrader: (0)	is it still worth modding when the newer cars are out? Hey folks, F30 is already a year ahead of E90. I test drove a 335i and it is no M3. When will the coupe hit the market? How about the new M3/M4? A year and a half wait? If that is the case, I am thinking to pick up a set of good coil overs as I find my E90 dated and not very good looking. I know lowering it would help a bit. I am thinking to get KW V3. I have stock 19" with PSS. If I just lower the car I probably needs to have spacers to make it look beefy. I also have a set of 18" Rays TE37 SL 18x9.5 18x10.5. I don't think I can find tires that would fit perfect and be as quiet as PSS. Thanks! __________________ 2011 E90 DCT, sold 2011 E92 DCT ZCP \| Akrapovic full setup \| Evolve stage II \| OEM grille \| splitter \| spoiler
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Ashley Schaeffer BMW Banned 91 Rep 833 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Charlotte iTrader: (1)	Maybe the E90 looks dated, my E92 still turns heads. The new turbo M3 looks boring and dated already.
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Chriskm3 Colonel 59 Rep 2,186 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (4)	If u don't like the e90 don't waste your money and get something that u enjoy looking at on everyday basis. Lowering your car won't help.
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Jaypod Brigadier General 125 Rep 4,971 Posts Drives: Frozen M3, AM V8V, 991 GT3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (7)	Really it just comes down to whether you are an enthusiast or a poser
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Chriskm3 Colonel 59 Rep 2,186 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (4)	posers. Just like those guys with plastidiped cars
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CSanto Brigadier General 636 Rep 3,039 Posts Drives: 2015 BSM/SO M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New York iTrader: (3)	to mod or not to mod is always the question, dont ask this forum though lol
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Alex07M3 Banned 82 Rep 2,688 Posts Drives: E92 M3, Evo X MR, A4 Allroad Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Gatineau iTrader: (1)	if you find your car dated and not good looking, then no, don't mod it! if you feel like there's no other car on the market that would be better for you and you just want a little more from it then yes, put a better sounding exhaust, a supercharger, some springs and some nice wheels! Last edited by Alex07M3; 01-18-2013 at 12:43 PM..
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Vic311 Banned 42 Rep 1,463 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	The better question OP should ask is "Why am I posting this in the tech topics sub-forum?"
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a burrito Lieutenant Colonel 56 Rep 1,962 Posts Drives: Urus, 958.2 TTS, 997 S Join Date: May 2005 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (1)	I agree with you. The e90/e92 models are starting to turn the corner to looking a bit aged but I freaking love the way my car looks and drives. The only car that I would want is a 997.1/997.2 GT3 (short term) and a 991 Turbo but I don't feel like spending that much on a small car yet. I think the only way that putting on another mod works to keep the spark alive is only if you actually do enjoy your car.. If you don't like it in the first place, it won't do anything for you. __________________ Peanut Butter Chunky
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M3PO Colonel 84 Rep 2,792 Posts Drives: '08 IB E92 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: OC iTrader: (7)	Once the new one comes out, these cars will get cheap and people will get adventurous. That's when the most exciting modding will happen IMO. __________________ 2008 IB E92 M3\| BBS \| KW \| Arkym \| Platte Forme A.G. \| Active Autowerke \| K&N \| Fabspeed \| Dinan \| Evolve-R
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gatorfast Major General 4992 Rep 6,860 Posts Drives: 718 Cayman Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoFla iTrader: (4)	I disagree that the E90 looks aged. I think it still fits in fine with modern cars. The e46 to e90 jump - yes that was major and the e46 clearly looks dated compared to the e90. But the e90 to f30? Looks more like a makeover than a completely new car.
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