Just bought my first BMW: '08 E92 M3

devon · 10-22-2011, 08:56 PM

I've just replaced my '00 Audi S4 with a '08 BMW M3 Coupe (E92), and so far I'm loving the car! It's a DCT which is new to me, and I'm very new to the whole BMW world, so it's taking some getting used to, but it's a great car.

I'd like to know what mods people might recommend? It's still under warranty for another year, and I'd like to not do anything that seriously violates that until it's expired.

So far all I've done is a hardwire of my Escort 9500 radar detector. It came with the matte black kidney front grills, which I love. I'm looking at getting the windows tinted and would like to get the tail lights smoked/tinted as well. I've been looking at the Lux angel eyes which are pretty tempting. With my Audi I did mostly power mods, and some electronics, but nothing showy. Due to the warranty I think I have limited power mod options (and it's pretty fast as is), so I'm branching out a bit

Any suggestions/ideas?

Thanks!

Devon

J08M3 · 10-22-2011, 09:15 PM

LUX angel eyes, black kidneys and hardwired detector are the only things I did to mine. This is my second E92 M3. It's all the car needs.

CBS · 10-22-2011, 09:41 PM

Welcome and I hope you enjoy the Forum!

From my perspective, I have also enjoyed Roundel (BMW Monthly Club Magazine), my local BMW CCA Club and Track Day Events.

As for mods, this Forum is filled with information and suggestions. The answer on what is best for you depends on how you plan to use your M3.

Have Fun, enjoy and again Welcome!

devon · 10-22-2011, 10:03 PM

Thanks! I'll definitely find my local club. I've done a lot of track and winter driving events with the Audi folks, so I definitely want to keep doing that!

novablackm3 · 10-22-2011, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J08M3

LUX angel eyes, black kidneys and hardwired detector are the only things I did to mine. This is my second E92 M3. It's all the car needs.

and a laser interceptor

congrats and if time and budget permits look into the CIC (new hdd navi) retro

devon · 10-22-2011, 10:53 PM

I haven't found any hard info on cost/complexity of the CIC swap? Just lots of people asking if it's possible

Do you have any idea on how I'd get it done, and what it might cost?

ceesar · 10-22-2011, 11:02 PM

Congrats on the purchase ... I have a feeling you're going to love it!

What colour combo is it? Also ... Photos, photos, photos!!!

devon · 10-22-2011, 11:08 PM

It's Sapphire Black and Fox Red Leather. I will pics soon!

ceesar · 10-23-2011, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by devon

It's Sapphire Black and Fox Red Leather. I will pics soon!

Great combo! Looking forward to the photos!

CBS · 10-23-2011, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by devon

Thanks! I'll definitely find my local club. I've done a lot of track and winter driving events with the Audi folks, so I definitely want to keep doing that!

BMW Car Club of America - www.bmwcca.org

Click Chapters to see the closest one to you.

bigjae1976 · 10-23-2011, 08:42 AM

Welcome! I would just wait until your warranty expires. You could do an axle back though.

Mr. ///M3 RD · 10-23-2011, 08:47 AM

Welcome to the Forum and Congratulations on your purchase of the 08.

As for mods ... there are many, I like to keep mine stock. Then I recommend you drive yours for a spell before adding mods.

dgszweda · 10-23-2011, 08:05 PM

Welcome

the infamous... · 10-23-2011, 08:48 PM

welcome & congrats!

Team Plutonium · 10-23-2011, 08:58 PM

Welcome and Congrats!

bblefas · 10-24-2011, 03:31 AM

Congrats and Welcome!!http://www.m3post.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif

Rob@StrasseForged · 10-24-2011, 07:16 AM

Welcome and congrats!

bobbybob718 · 10-24-2011, 10:06 AM

Congratz!

feaganszhp · 10-24-2011, 10:38 AM

welcome!! congrats on the new M!

hottoysonwheels · 10-25-2011, 12:22 PM

Excellent choice! I also adopted an '08 M3 Coupe this month, here in the West Coast. Mine is Space Gray / Black interior with carbon trims. She is GORGEOUS and very athletic. No fake stuff on her, just pure stock. One mod I was looking to put on her is replacing the light switch to a Euro Switch, which will enable the fog light in the built in rear light. This will add visibility during foggy days in the early mornings on my way to work, as Gray disappears in the fog and darkness. You'll find this DYI mod in Bills Website along with other nifty and functinal DYI mods. (http://www.billswebspace.com/bmwm3.htm) Have fun with your M.

10-22-2011, 08:56 PM	#1
devon New Member Drives: 2008 M3 Coupe Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 5 iTrader: (0)	Just bought my first BMW: '08 E92 M3 I've just replaced my '00 Audi S4 with a '08 BMW M3 Coupe (E92), and so far I'm loving the car! It's a DCT which is new to me, and I'm very new to the whole BMW world, so it's taking some getting used to, but it's a great car. I'd like to know what mods people might recommend? It's still under warranty for another year, and I'd like to not do anything that seriously violates that until it's expired. So far all I've done is a hardwire of my Escort 9500 radar detector. It came with the matte black kidney front grills, which I love. I'm looking at getting the windows tinted and would like to get the tail lights smoked/tinted as well. I've been looking at the Lux angel eyes which are pretty tempting. With my Audi I did mostly power mods, and some electronics, but nothing showy. Due to the warranty I think I have limited power mod options (and it's pretty fast as is), so I'm branching out a bit Any suggestions/ideas? Thanks! Devon
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10-22-2011, 09:15 PM	#2
J08M3 Major General Drives: 2011 M3 COUPE Join Date: May 2008 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 6,015 iTrader: (8)	LUX angel eyes, black kidneys and hardwired detector are the only things I did to mine. This is my second E92 M3. It's all the car needs. __________________

10-22-2011, 09:41 PM	#3
CBS Captain Drives: E90 M3 - E60 528xi Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA Posts: 881 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW X3 [0.00] 2011 BMW M3 E90 [4.85] 2009 BMW 528xi [0.00] 2008 BMW 328xi [0.00]	Welcome and I hope you enjoy the Forum! From my perspective, I have also enjoyed Roundel (BMW Monthly Club Magazine), my local BMW CCA Club and Track Day Events. As for mods, this Forum is filled with information and suggestions. The answer on what is best for you depends on how you plan to use your M3. Have Fun, enjoy and again Welcome! __________________ ESS VT-1 550 \| M24 Oil Cooler \| Fall Line Half Cage \| RaceTech 4009W \| 6 pt Harness \| Rear Seat Delete \| Motion Control DA Dampers w/remote reservoirs \| 900/650 Hyperco Springs \| RD Sport Sway Bars \| Brembo 380 BBK \| GC Camber Plates \| Michelin Cups \| GTS Black Wheels \| Eisenmann Sport \| Stack Gauges \| Painted Challenge Front Lip \| Painted ZCP Rear Spoiler \| Xpel Ultimate Film \| LuxAngelEyes

10-23-2011, 08:42 AM	#11
bigjae1976 Brigadier General Drives: 04 330Ci, 11 E90 M3 Individual Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 4,054 iTrader: (8)	Welcome! I would just wait until your warranty expires. You could do an axle back though. __________________

10-23-2011, 08:47 AM	#12
Mr. ///M3 RD Major General Drives: M3 Summer & C350 4MATIC Winter Join Date: May 2010 Location: GTA, Ontario - Canada Posts: 7,569 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 M3 Coupe e92 [3.00] 2011 Benz 350 4MATIC [1.00] 1969 Restored Merce ... [0.00] 1987 BMW 535is [0.50] Cars from the Past [1.50] The ///M3 Engine S65 [3.50]	Welcome to the Forum and Congratulations on your purchase of the 08. As for mods ... there are many, I like to keep mine stock. Then I recommend you drive yours for a spell before adding mods. __________________ Cheers, Rolf-Dieter Life will take us to some interesting places, fortunately The ///M3 will too with a many of us know this very well ---> Click here for some good stuff I found

10-22-2011, 10:03 PM	#4
devon New Member Drives: 2008 M3 Coupe Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 5 iTrader: (0)	Thanks! I'll definitely find my local club. I've done a lot of track and winter driving events with the Audi folks, so I definitely want to keep doing that!

10-22-2011, 10:53 PM	#6
devon New Member Drives: 2008 M3 Coupe Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 5 iTrader: (0)	I haven't found any hard info on cost/complexity of the CIC swap? Just lots of people asking if it's possible Do you have any idea on how I'd get it done, and what it might cost?

10-22-2011, 11:02 PM	#7
ceesar Private First Class Drives: 2012 M3 Convertible Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 103 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW M3 E93 Con ... [0.00]	Congrats on the purchase ... I have a feeling you're going to love it! What colour combo is it? Also ... Photos, photos, photos!!!

10-22-2011, 11:08 PM	#8
devon New Member Drives: 2008 M3 Coupe Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 5 iTrader: (0)	It's Sapphire Black and Fox Red Leather. I will pics soon!

10-23-2011, 08:05 PM	#13
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10-24-2011, 03:31 AM	#16
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10-24-2011, 07:16 AM	#17
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10-24-2011, 10:38 AM	#19
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10-25-2011, 12:22 PM	#20
hottoysonwheels Enthusiast Drives: Gray Beast Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: The OC, Kalifornia Posts: 7 iTrader: (0)	Excellent choice! I also adopted an '08 M3 Coupe this month, here in the West Coast. Mine is Space Gray / Black interior with carbon trims. She is GORGEOUS and very athletic. No fake stuff on her, just pure stock. One mod I was looking to put on her is replacing the light switch to a Euro Switch, which will enable the fog light in the built in rear light. This will add visibility during foggy days in the early mornings on my way to work, as Gray disappears in the fog and darkness. You'll find this DYI mod in Bills Website along with other nifty and functinal DYI mods. (http://www.billswebspace.com/bmwm3.htm) Have fun with your M.

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