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

f32458 · 01-17-2013, 07:35 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, 09:43 PM

Ok

Vic311 · 01-17-2013, 09:48 PM

First world problems

w00tw00t · 01-17-2013, 09:59 PM

SYZ · 01-17-2013, 10:07 PM

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

JAM3S · 01-17-2013, 10:10 PM

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

The new turbo M3 looks boring and dated already.

phrozen06 · 01-17-2013, 10:17 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, 10:21 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, 10:28 PM

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

Chriskm3 · 01-17-2013, 11:01 PM

posers. Just like those guys with plastidiped cars

biggynuts01 · 01-17-2013, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by w00tw00t

Poppin Fresh · 01-17-2013, 11:20 PM

....sure.

CSanto · 01-18-2013, 10:12 AM

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

Team Plutonium · 01-18-2013, 10:25 AM

it really depends on the weather.

j2m · 01-18-2013, 11:02 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, 11:08 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, 11:32 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, 06:15 PM

The better question OP should ask is

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

a burrito · 01-18-2013, 06:22 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, 06:25 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

nerwyll@trinityautosport · 01-18-2013, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chriszeh

sound advice.

+1

M3PO · 01-18-2013, 08:10 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.

01-17-2013, 07:35 PM	#1
f32458 Private First Class Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Santa Monica Posts: 126 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! __________________ 11 E92 DCT, ZCP, iPE F1
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01-17-2013, 09:59 PM	#4
w00tw00t Major Drives: 2013 E92 M3 AW Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,281 iTrader: (9)	__________________ M3 E92 AW \| Semi-Stripped Interior \| APEX EC-7 18x10 ET25 \| APEX Wheel Studs \| Akrapovic Evo \| Brembo GT 380 BBK \| Pagid RS29 \| BMC Air Filter \| AiM Solo DL \| OMP WRC Seats w/ Planted Brackets \| Challenge Harness Bar \| Schroth Profi II-6 Hans \| KW Clubsport \| Euro MDM & BPM Tune \| NT01 \| BFG R1 \| NT05 2013 Trackdays # \| 7 \|

01-17-2013, 10:17 PM	#7
phrozen06 NA V8 Drives: 01 330ci, 08 E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: 39°27'33"N 77°58'04"W W. Virgina, Kansas Posts: 1,080 iTrader: (1)	Come on.......the only reason the E90 Looks dated to you is because you have one. Don't sell it short. __________________ 2008 E92 ///M3 DCT/Swift Spec R Springs/Macht Schnell Spacers EUROWERKZ People Who Say It Can't Be Done Should Not Interrupt Those Who Are Doing It

01-17-2013, 11:20 PM	#12
Poppin Fresh Colonel Drives: With a sunroof and front plate Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bergen County NJ Posts: 2,039 iTrader: (0)	....sure. __________________

01-18-2013, 10:25 AM	#14
Team Plutonium Major General Drives: 911 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate Posts: 8,456 iTrader: (1)	it really depends on the weather. __________________ Gone... ESS VT2-625 \| ESS Tune \| M24 Oil Cooler \| Brembo 380mm BBK \| Dinan 4.10 Diff \| KW Variant 3 Coilovers \| Dinan Camber Plates \| Dinan Strut Tower Braces \| Dinan X-Pipe \| Akrapovic Exhaust \| Vorsteiner GTS3 Bumper \| Varis System One Diffuser \| OEM Performance Spoiler \| Stack Gauges \| GTS Door Sills \| Volk TE37 \| Falken Azenis RT615K 275/315 \| Pulled Fenders \| Turner Stud Kit \| OMP ARS Racing Seats New: 991C2S

01-17-2013, 09:43 PM	#2
gatorfast Lieutenant Colonel Drives: MR E90 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoFla Posts: 1,807 iTrader: (3)	Ok

01-17-2013, 09:48 PM	#3
Vic311 Zen Drives: 2011 e92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: CA Posts: 837 iTrader: (0)	First world problems

01-17-2013, 10:07 PM	#5
SYZ troll Drives: E93 ///M3, C32 ///AMG Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 96 iTrader: (0)	no. everybody stopped modding their e46 when the e90 came out, don't you remember.

01-17-2013, 10:10 PM	#6
JAM3S Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Charlotte Posts: 237 iTrader: (0)	Maybe the E90 looks dated, my E92 still turns heads. The new turbo M3 looks boring and dated already.

01-17-2013, 10:21 PM	#8
Chriskm3 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,769 iTrader: (2)	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.

01-17-2013, 10:28 PM	#9
Jaypod BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: Frozen M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 4,668 iTrader: (7)	Really it just comes down to whether you are an enthusiast or a poser

01-17-2013, 11:01 PM	#10
Chriskm3 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,769 iTrader: (2)	posers. Just like those guys with plastidiped cars

01-18-2013, 10:12 AM	#13
CSanto Major Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New York Posts: 1,315 iTrader: (1)	to mod or not to mod is always the question, dont ask this forum though lol

01-18-2013, 11:02 AM	#15
j2m Colonel Drives: '11 E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Calgary, Ab Posts: 2,394 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 BMW E92 M3 [0.00]	As long as you live in a climate where the barometric pressure doesn't exceed 1020 you'll be fine __________________ 11' E92 M3 Space Grey \| DCT \| ESS VT2- 625 \| Gintani Race (valved) + Quad Res Catless X-Pipe \| KW Sleeve's \| GC Camber Plates\|Arkym Diffuser \| Vorsteiner VRS Lip \| P3 Boost Guage \| Stud Conversion PHOTO's: Click Here ESS VT2 625 PHOTOS: Click Here

01-18-2013, 11:08 AM	#16
Alex07M3 Captain Drives: e92 m3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Gatineau Posts: 929 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 e92 M3 [5.00]	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! __________________ ESS VT1-535, Corsa, Eibach, Yoko AD08s 255/295 Last edited by Alex07M3; 01-18-2013 at 01:43 PM.

01-18-2013, 06:15 PM	#18
Vic311 Zen Drives: 2011 e92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: CA Posts: 837 iTrader: (0)	The better question OP should ask is "Why am I posting this in the tech topics sub-forum?"

01-18-2013, 06:22 PM	#19
a burrito Lieutenant Colonel Drives: '11 E90 M3, '12 958 S Join Date: May 2005 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 1,823 iTrader: (0)	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 AD08. Akra. Huper Optik. KW V3. Macht Schnell. RE SSK. TMS.

01-18-2013, 08:10 PM	#22
M3PO Colonel Drives: '08 IB E92 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: OC Posts: 2,176 iTrader: (6)	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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