Modding Poll

knifegun · 07-15-2008, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYSPEM3

nothing but 5 coats of zaino!

and perhaps a set of laser jammers.

Amen brother

BMWDEMON · 07-15-2008, 09:15 AM

combo for me...

wheels
suspension
exhaust
BBK

the usual reflectors, matte black kidneys and sides, tinted tails and sides, and pedals...

the other side...

custom interior in suede in key places...doors, center armrests, and center of seats...

little odds and ends to keep me busy and that is about it.

M

dawgdog · 07-15-2008, 09:37 PM

I modded my 335 with M-tech kit, BBS rs-gts, KW coilovers with H&R swaybars, rear spoiler, Vishnu V2. With the 335 there were clear benefits to the exercise. With the M3 I see less upside and then there is the cost. Only minor cosmetic mods like alum. pedals and so forth for me.

Great White · 03-22-2009, 05:41 PM

Minor visual Mods are ok but the car really is just fine as it is. A couple matt black spots will do

gr8000 · 03-22-2009, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonM3

wont be touching my car

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYSPEM3

perhaps a set of laser jammers.

+1. As a matter of fact first thing I did when I got my car (first week) was to install a proper laser jammer.

Quote:

Originally Posted by booforty

M Division have spent years of development tweaking this car performance wise - so I'm not going to fiddle with their genius. Just minor visual mods for me...

I am of the exact same view and therefore I will not be moding my M3. Maybe if I get bored after a couple of years do a refresher with an exhaust (Ericsson?) combined with an ECU, but thats a big maybe.

BimmerBlue 7 · 03-22-2009, 05:56 PM

So far I haven't done anything because I just got it but I plan on putting on a Vorsteiner CF front lip and diffuser, CF side vent, CF (blue and silver) emblems, Aluminum pedals (M// logo), Changing the exhaust (but I haven't decided which one yet), CF Grill, and I saw on another thread IND is making some nice Vorsteiner Boot lid trunks with faded CF considering one of those. Also I'm considering dusting the 19 black but I'm on the fence on this because the original chrome is starting to grow on me. Although If I end up not doing any of this I'm still really obsessed with the M3 so it's all good lol.

Cab5er · 03-22-2009, 06:56 PM

Where is the option for both?

KKSigs · 03-22-2009, 07:06 PM

Look at my sig and that tells you everything. With a few more things to come

schnell325 · 03-22-2009, 07:17 PM

As below :

URBAN LEGEND · 03-22-2009, 07:28 PM

100 percent stock down to air filter and oem reflectors...

rzm3 · 03-22-2009, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by booforty

M Division have spent years of development tweaking this car performance wise - so I'm not going to fiddle with their genius. Just minor visual mods for me...

+999999999999999999999999999999999999999

IMO, one thing people need to appreciate more is how much technical know-how and engineering sophistication is involved with the development of high-technology components of the car such as the engine, suspension, drivetrain, chasis, etc. These components are developed by extremely capable (German) professionals with extensive programs costing tens of millions of dollars over almost half a decade. These are components that have undergone extensive testing -- in the lab, on the ring, in extreme cold weather, in the desert... They are engineered to ensure the proper performance and long-term reliability of the car. For example, the current E9x M3 started its development as early as Nov. 2003, if I remember correctly.

This is not to say that there aren't any good aftermarket products -- there are -- but the majority of them have only been tested (if at all) on a handful of cars at most, so there is absolutely no long term testing or data showing whether these components will work in the long run.

Mod your wheels, body panels, exhausts, interior all the hell you want. Just be cautious when you mod the high-tech components... my 2 cents

dcstep · 03-22-2009, 10:51 PM

I sense from this forum that the M3 is a "modders' car". Because it's a mass produced car it's full of compromises to help fleet statistics such as fuel economy just keep up with the Cadillacs, AMGs and Lexus of the world.

My mods so far include:
Dinan throttle bodies
Dinan 4.10 final drive
Active Autowerke Signature mufflers
100 octane gas when it's time to go fast

Planned:
Dinan springs
Some ECU that'll allow dyno tuning. Doesn't exist yet.
Possible light weight wheels for autocross
Possible high flow intake filter

No cosmetic mods are planned.

Dave

1MOREMOD · 03-23-2009, 09:57 AM

my jb e90 so far has, afe pro 5r filter, painted reflectors, cf roundels for the hood, trunk, and wheels, tint, mtx 10" woofer and amp, macht snell spacers coming, tinted head and tailights. Thinking of exhaust, pulleys, and set of coil overs to adjust ride height when ones for edc come out, and hopefully im done after that. Hard not to find more and more to do, got the bug.

View Poll Results: Which mods have you done (or are you considering)?
None. The M3 is already perfect.	54	31.58%
Minor visual mods (rims, exhaust, spoiler)	98	57.31%
Major visual mods (body kit)	7	4.09%
Performance mods	59	34.50%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 171. You may not vote on this poll

07-15-2008, 09:15 AM	#24
BMWDEMON Super modder 104 Rep 1,973 Posts Drives: E90 M3 & E46 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Annapolis, MD iTrader: (1)	combo for me... wheels suspension exhaust BBK the usual reflectors, matte black kidneys and sides, tinted tails and sides, and pedals... the other side... custom interior in suede in key places...doors, center armrests, and center of seats... little odds and ends to keep me busy and that is about it. M __________________ SOLD - 2005 E46 M3 ZCP - I/B on black CURRENT - 2011 E90 M3 - meticulously modified 2015 X1 Xdrive 28i
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07-15-2008, 09:37 PM	#25
dawgdog Colonel 148 Rep 2,278 Posts Drives: 2015 M3, 2016 GT3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seattle, Wa. iTrader: (0)	I modded my 335 with M-tech kit, BBS rs-gts, KW coilovers with H&R swaybars, rear spoiler, Vishnu V2. With the 335 there were clear benefits to the exercise. With the M3 I see less upside and then there is the cost. Only minor cosmetic mods like alum. pedals and so forth for me. __________________ 2015 f80 M3, 2016 GT3
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03-22-2009, 05:41 PM	#26
Great White Second Lieutenant 39 Rep 259 Posts Drives: BMW M3 E92 DCT AW/PS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Between Autobahn country & Swiss chocolates iTrader: (0) Garage List 2000 M5 E39 [10.00] 2008 M3 E92 [0.00] 2002 318i Compact [0.00]	Minor visual Mods are ok but the car really is just fine as it is. A couple matt black spots will do __________________
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03-22-2009, 05:56 PM	#28
BimmerBlue 7 New Member 4 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 09' BMW M3 E92 Interlagos Blue Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	So far I haven't done anything because I just got it but I plan on putting on a Vorsteiner CF front lip and diffuser, CF side vent, CF (blue and silver) emblems, Aluminum pedals (M// logo), Changing the exhaust (but I haven't decided which one yet), CF Grill, and I saw on another thread IND is making some nice Vorsteiner Boot lid trunks with faded CF considering one of those. Also I'm considering dusting the 19 black but I'm on the fence on this because the original chrome is starting to grow on me. Although If I end up not doing any of this I'm still really obsessed with the M3 so it's all good lol.
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03-22-2009, 06:56 PM	#29
Cab5er Colonel 80 Rep 2,339 Posts Drives: 09 E90 M3 (Sold) 13 A1 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fremont, Hainan iTrader: (22)	Where is the option for both? __________________ E90 ///M3/ AW/ Fox Red
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03-22-2009, 07:06 PM	#30
KKSigs M4 CSL FBG 1268 Rep 1,871 Posts Drives: M4 CSL FBG Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Indianapolis iTrader: (4)	Look at my sig and that tells you everything. With a few more things to come __________________ 16' M4 GTS Frozen Dark Grey Metallic 14' i8 Sophisto Grey Pure Impulse World 08' E92 M3 Jerez Black
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03-22-2009, 07:17 PM	#31
schnell325 Bored at work.... 890 Rep 5,391 Posts Drives: 2016 F82 M4 GTS//2022 M235iGC Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Comox Valley iTrader: (8)	As below : __________________ Grey Matter:2008 E92 M3:608/425. SG/PS SOLD! Dark Matter:2015 F80 M3:495/505. SOLD! Anti Matter :2016 F82 M4 GTS What next?!? A 2022 M235i GC- I must be getting old
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03-22-2009, 07:28 PM	#32
URBAN LEGEND Rocky 412 Rep 3,085 Posts Drives: 16 M5, 18 ZL1 1LE, 18 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brenham TX iTrader: (0)	100 percent stock down to air filter and oem reflectors... __________________ 22 Audi RS E-Tron GT 21 Model S Plaid
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03-22-2009, 10:51 PM	#34
dcstep Major General 1291 Rep 7,389 Posts Drives: '09 Cpe Silverstone FR 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 M3 [8.40]	I sense from this forum that the M3 is a "modders' car". Because it's a mass produced car it's full of compromises to help fleet statistics such as fuel economy just keep up with the Cadillacs, AMGs and Lexus of the world. My mods so far include: Dinan throttle bodies Dinan 4.10 final drive Active Autowerke Signature mufflers 100 octane gas when it's time to go fast Planned: Dinan springs Some ECU that'll allow dyno tuning. Doesn't exist yet. Possible light weight wheels for autocross Possible high flow intake filter No cosmetic mods are planned. Dave __________________ Flickr Photos Ucm, Inc.
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03-23-2009, 09:57 AM	#35
1MOREMOD - 11817 Rep 23,187 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	minor mods my jb e90 so far has, afe pro 5r filter, painted reflectors, cf roundels for the hood, trunk, and wheels, tint, mtx 10" woofer and amp, macht snell spacers coming, tinted head and tailights. Thinking of exhaust, pulleys, and set of coil overs to adjust ride height when ones for edc come out, and hopefully im done after that. Hard not to find more and more to do, got the bug.
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