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      11-13-2008, 11:04 AM   #1
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If you had a few thousand $ and an E92...

What would you do?

Wheels?
Exhaust?
Brakes?
Exterior?
Interior?
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      11-13-2008, 11:20 AM   #2
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First and most affordable mods would be clear bra ($1600), tint($350), and clear bumper reflectors ($80).

Then I'd do the interior LED xenon light kit ($100).

As for the remaining $2700 or so, I'd probably do the air filter and exhaust.

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      11-13-2008, 11:23 AM   #3
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exaust and brake.
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      11-13-2008, 11:32 AM   #4
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What would you do?

Wheels?
Exhaust?
Brakes?
Exterior?
Interior?
Yes
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      11-13-2008, 11:34 AM   #5
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1. Go to the casino
2. Walk up to the roulette table
3. Bet it all on black
4. Do all the mods in my sig
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      11-13-2008, 11:36 AM   #6
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Where can i get the painted reflectors?
Jlevi is out of stock until December ...
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      11-13-2008, 11:37 AM   #7
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1. Go to the casino
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3. Bet it all on black
4. Do all the mods in my sig

you've got some balls...
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      11-13-2008, 11:54 AM   #8
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1. Go to the casino
2. Walk up to the roulette table
3. Bet it all on black
4. Do all the mods in my sig
LOL!!

That's the spirit!
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      11-13-2008, 12:04 PM   #9
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I would def say a set of rims, a nice drop, and a affordable exhaust system.

Since I already have clear bra, painted reflectors and matte black grills. But if your M3 is completely stock and brand new, I would suggest these 1st.
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      11-13-2008, 12:39 PM   #10
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A few thousand is rather vague. What are we talking? Three grand? With a few thousand dollars, I'd probably opt for a nice suspension set-up (..2k or less....probably 2k+ for a setup that works with EDC) and bank the rest. With a few grand, it would be quite difficult to buy a really nice set of wheels & tires, and I am not concerned with changing my exhaust system nor modding my interior. The OEM brakes are fine for the type of driving that I do (..daily driver/light track duty), so upgrading them for a performance BBK would be overkill. The only exterior mods that I would consider are a front lip/rear decklid.
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      11-13-2008, 01:07 PM   #11
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I personally would go with some new shoes and suspension work first... Go with some KW Variant 3's would really set your car off
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I personally would go with some new shoes and suspension work first... Go with some KW Variant 3's would really set your car off
How much are the V3's?
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      11-13-2008, 01:49 PM   #13
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How much are the V3's?
I'll send you a PM on the KW Variant 3's

Anybody else that wants a quote for the coilovers, send me a PM or just ask for one and I can PM you with a price
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      11-13-2008, 01:54 PM   #14
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      11-13-2008, 02:27 PM   #15
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      11-13-2008, 02:36 PM   #16
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+1 LTW wheels, some good track rubber, a data logger/camera, and better brake pads. If there was any left over, I'd tint the windows.
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      11-13-2008, 02:49 PM   #17
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I'd say some wheels & exhaust or just some exterior parts like spoiler & lips. You could also do suspension but I would get some wheels first. Let us know if you guys need a quote for anything.
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      11-13-2008, 02:56 PM   #18
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Exhaust kit (for sound) and I'd lower it slightly. Otherwise, I like the car just the way it is.
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      11-13-2008, 03:00 PM   #19
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+1 LTW wheels, some good track rubber, a data logger/camera, and better brake pads. If there was any left over, I'd tint the windows.
He wouldn't be able to purchase all of those items with a few thousand dollars. The LTW wheels alone would probably run him 4k. Subtract the wheels, and he's good to go. Good suggestion though!
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      11-13-2008, 03:12 PM   #20
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It depends on how much a "few" really is. But the first mod I did after clear bra and tint, was my exhaust.
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      11-13-2008, 03:16 PM   #21
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4. Do all the mods in my sig
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      11-13-2008, 03:17 PM   #22
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Slippery slope. Once you start it is very hard to stop. I'm staying stock on this one as long as I can, except for some cheap light 18" wheels and tires for track use only.
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