First Mod!

BrewRifle · 12-19-2013, 07:50 AM

Exhaust, drop in intake filter (AA one is great) and a tune would be my first.

Jamesomania · 12-19-2013, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince_of_Persia

Exhaust for sure, M3's stock exhaust sucks.

Yeah, I'm thinking exhaust, my first choice is probably akrapovic evolution line , or bmw performance...

Jamesomania · 12-19-2013, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Eau Rouge

If you don't plan to keep it: Whatever mod

If you do plan to keep it: clear bra

Getting the clear bra put on next week, it's a must here.

Jamesomania · 12-19-2013, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Night Hawk

///M Driving School...

I always wanted to attend, but price is too damn high.

Jamesomania · 12-19-2013, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by M3/4 life

My very first mod was a tune & exhaust both done on the same day!

Took the car to a completely different level in sound & performance!

I'm pretty satisfied with the power at the moment... I think exhaust is the first... Thanks!

slicer · 12-19-2013, 09:36 AM

Exhaust is great but that isn't the first thing I would do. I would eliminate the chrome grills, gills, and M3 emblem. Next I would have the front reflectors shaved / deleted (I hate the orange reflectors and the common painted reflector mod). Then it would be suspension (lowering via springs or coilovers), next is wheels/tires, then exhaust and tune (changing exhaust without removing primary cats has no power gain, removing primaries requires a tune), last would be big brake kit.

Prince_of_Persia · 12-19-2013, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Jamesomania

Yeah, I'm thinking exhaust, my first choice is probably akrapovic evolution line , or bmw performance...

Before thinking about buying an exhaust system, hear the OEM exhaust mod. There are several threads about it in m3post

lorinzo · 12-19-2013, 10:04 AM

I would suggest basic cosmetic mods.... window tint, reflector delete, key hole delete, front grills, side grills, LUX, etc.

Get some miles behind the wheel so that when you do make suggested changes to intake, exhaust, etc., you will have background to see/hear/feel the changes.

Prince_of_Persia · 12-19-2013, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince_of_Persia

Before thinking about buying an exhaust system, hear the OEM exhaust mod. There are several threads about it in m3post

heartcolorgrey · 12-19-2013, 10:38 AM

OP, first mod should be LUX headlights and painted reflectors. Cheap easy DIY stuff to get your feet wet.

Then consider exhausts.

NHman · 12-19-2013, 11:07 AM

OP, if you opt for the Akra Evo system, also consider stage 2 software. There are several vendors (ESS, Evolve, BPM Sport, etc.) who offer products. Otherwise trim pieces from IND would be a good starting point.

V8FunNaturally · 12-19-2013, 12:08 PM

no mod is the best. The ONLY mod i would ever do is Gintanni's rear mounted TWIN TURBO for the S65. 7 bar of compression. Anything else including exhausts, intake filter, pulley slipping, is just too RICE for me.

Gil@McKennaPerformance · 12-19-2013, 12:25 PM

CF Dinan intake, x pipe and exhaust

All in stock and ready to ship.

W/// · 12-19-2013, 12:28 PM

If MT, then ZHP or F10 M5 knob, hands down.

pkimM3r · 12-19-2013, 01:04 PM

DRIVER mod

Ezio · 12-19-2013, 01:15 PM

exhaust.

Kung Fu English · 12-20-2013, 09:46 AM

I dunno, take a big poop, go on a diet? Weight loss!

Spending money on driving experience will improve your speed more than any mod can. Whether it's driving school or track days or just autocrosses it doesn't matter much at first, seat time is key.

If you want cosmetic changes then make those but those aren't really mods. It really irks me when people say they 'modded' their car with a keyhole delete and painted reflectors or even new wheels unless they get huge 18x11s and 315 tires or something. Those aren't mods, they are changes. Alterations.

I think the exhaust is fine but that's just me. My old car has a super loud exhaust and we couldn't take it anywhere it was so bad. You don't hear the stock exhaust much but that's the point. The engine sound is better.

Edward · 12-20-2013, 10:17 AM

Go for the entire oem carbon fiber package. At a bare minimum the rear spoiler.

e92ben · 12-20-2013, 10:18 AM

First mod? BMW edition black grilles and side gills.

grantmax · 12-20-2013, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Night Hawk

///M Driving School...

Ahh yes. The obligatory "mod the driver" post.

grantmax · 12-20-2013, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by e92ben

First mod? BMW edition black grilles and side gills.

This was my first.

On to the carbon parts...

Koldun · 12-20-2013, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Eau Rouge

If you don't plan to keep it: Whatever mod

If you do plan to keep it: clear bra

Yeah, I'm gonna have to get one of those.

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slicer Major General 2736 Rep 6,734 Posts Drives: 'E46 M3 Race Car, '23 X7 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wisconsin - Instagram - @slicer_m iTrader: (39)	Exhaust is great but that isn't the first thing I would do. I would eliminate the chrome grills, gills, and M3 emblem. Next I would have the front reflectors shaved / deleted (I hate the orange reflectors and the common painted reflector mod). Then it would be suspension (lowering via springs or coilovers), next is wheels/tires, then exhaust and tune (changing exhaust without removing primary cats has no power gain, removing primaries requires a tune), last would be big brake kit. __________________ '23 X7 '04 M3 - Fall Line Motorsports Built Race Car - S65 swap, Dry Sump, Bosch Stand-Alone ECU, Drenth Sequential Trans, MCS 3-Way, Flossmann Wide Body, Brembo Motorsports Brakes, Drexler LSD, BBS E88 Etc. INSTAGRAM - @Slicer_M Last edited by slicer; 12-19-2013 at 01:13 PM..
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lorinzo Captain 84 Rep 953 Posts Drives: e90 M3; i3 rex; e46 M3 vert Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	I would suggest basic cosmetic mods.... window tint, reflector delete, key hole delete, front grills, side grills, LUX, etc. Get some miles behind the wheel so that when you do make suggested changes to intake, exhaust, etc., you will have background to see/hear/feel the changes. __________________ \| 2011 M3 Sedan \| Le Mans Blue \| M-DCT \| ZC2 \| ZCP \| ZP3 \| Moonroof \| Enhanced Premium Sound \| Dinan exhaust \| Dinan software \| Dinan pulley \| Dinan intake \| Dinan pedals \| Bimmian LED interior \| Lux H8 V3 \| WeissLicht PY24W LED \| 20% tint \| IND reflectors \| IND front grills \| IND key hole cover \| IND hood vents \| IND M5 mirror covers \| Reus Systems audio \| Verstraβe shifter paddles \| BBS LM 20x9 et 15 and 20x10.5 et 15 \| Hankook Ventus V12 255/30/20 and 295/25/20 \| Red BBS Racing lug nut kit \| H&R Sport springs \|
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heartcolorgrey Private First Class 8 Rep 140 Posts Drives: '13 ZCP AW/Speed Cloth Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	OP, first mod should be LUX headlights and painted reflectors. Cheap easy DIY stuff to get your feet wet. Then consider exhausts.
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NHman Captain 132 Rep 727 Posts Drives: 2018 Audi S4 Prestige Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NorthEast iTrader: (0)	OP, if you opt for the Akra Evo system, also consider stage 2 software. There are several vendors (ESS, Evolve, BPM Sport, etc.) who offer products. Otherwise trim pieces from IND would be a good starting point.
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V8FunNaturally Banned 55 Rep 1,017 Posts Drives: Regensburg Factory E92M3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NA iTrader: (0)	no mod is the best. The ONLY mod i would ever do is Gintanni's rear mounted TWIN TURBO for the S65. 7 bar of compression. Anything else including exhausts, intake filter, pulley slipping, is just too RICE for me.
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12-19-2013, 12:25 PM	#35
Gil@McKennaPerformance 28 Rep 437 Posts Drives: FBO M sport 2 series Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Norwalk, CA iTrader: (3)	CF Dinan intake, x pipe and exhaust All in stock and ready to ship.
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12-19-2013, 12:28 PM	#36
W/// Lieutenant General 7484 Rep 12,305 Posts Drives: F82GTS, E36/E92M3, Z4M Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SC iTrader: (13)	If MT, then ZHP or F10 M5 knob, hands down. __________________ Current: 16 F82 M4 GTS, Black Sapphire/Black, DCT 08 E92 M3, Sparkling Graphite/Bamboo Beige, 6MT 07 E85 Z4M Roadster, Alpine White/Red, 6MT 99 E36 M3, Techno Violet/Dove Grey, 6MT
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pkimM3r Banned 205 Rep 7,298 Posts Drives: m3 saloon in granny mode. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lost angeles iTrader: (0)	DRIVER mod
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12-20-2013, 09:46 AM	#39
Kung Fu English Captain 142 Rep 604 Posts Drives: 2017 F80 M3 ZCP MG/SO Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Goshen, IN iTrader: (2)	I dunno, take a big poop, go on a diet? Weight loss! Spending money on driving experience will improve your speed more than any mod can. Whether it's driving school or track days or just autocrosses it doesn't matter much at first, seat time is key. If you want cosmetic changes then make those but those aren't really mods. It really irks me when people say they 'modded' their car with a keyhole delete and painted reflectors or even new wheels unless they get huge 18x11s and 315 tires or something. Those aren't mods, they are changes. Alterations. I think the exhaust is fine but that's just me. My old car has a super loud exhaust and we couldn't take it anywhere it was so bad. You don't hear the stock exhaust much but that's the point. The engine sound is better.
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12-20-2013, 10:17 AM	#40
Edward Colonel 377 Rep 2,982 Posts Drives: 2013.9999 E92 Jerez ZCP Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	Go for the entire oem carbon fiber package. At a bare minimum the rear spoiler.
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e92ben Brigadier General 1053 Rep 3,205 Posts Drives: BMW M3 BMW 635csi Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kenosha Wi iTrader: (7)	First mod? BMW edition black grilles and side gills. __________________ e92 ///M3
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