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      02-05-2018, 08:07 AM   #45
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You don't agree that a bolt on M3 is better than a stock M3 with stock tune?
"Better" is very subjective. I think bourbon is "better" than scotch and that blue cars look "better" than red cars. Those are simply my opinions.

As for modifications, some people enjoy the journey to personalize the looks, some the sound, some enjoy trying to squeeze all the power out if the engine and others just want to drive their car. Hell, some even want to build 1000HP strokers to break 1 mile records!!!

To each their own. No one path is "better." Variety is the spice of life. Without different tastes, life would be soooo boring.

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"Better" is very subjective. I think bourbon is "better" than scotch and that blue cars look "better" than red cars. Those are simply my opinions.

As for modifications, some people enjoy the journey to personalize the looks, some the sound, some enjoy trying to squeeze all the power out if the engine and others just want to drive their car. Hell, some even want to build 1000HP strokers to break 1 mile records!!!

To each their own. No one path is "better." Variety is the spice of life. Without different tastes, life would be soooo boring.

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      02-06-2018, 10:54 PM   #47
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You don't agree that a bolt on M3 is better than a stock M3 with stock tune?
1000% I get the cars I do because of what I want to eventually do to them.
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      02-10-2018, 05:55 AM   #48
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look for a used exhaust in the classified section of this forum. You can easily pick one up for under $1000. I got mine for about $800 and it was only used for a few thousand miles
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      02-10-2018, 06:21 AM   #49
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I bought a used Megan for $300. It is a little loud for me with my resonated x pipe but I get a lot of positive comments. It does sound good. Had it for several years.
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OEM exhaust mod straight through, muffler shop charged $150.00
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Remove the in trunk release. Keeps you outta jail saves a ton.
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I agree, if you can avoid legal fees from your trunk occupants getting away, that'll save you a ton of trouble and money
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I agree, if you can avoid legal fees from your trunk occupants getting away, that'll save you a ton of trouble and money
How does the trunk monkey get out to help you then?
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How does the trunk monkey get out to help you then?
Who said anything about a monkey?
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Are the stock cats just bolted in, so it's as easy as unbolting the front cats and bolting in the test pipes then tuning out the CEL?
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Are the stock cats just bolted in, so it's as easy as unbolting the front cats and bolting in the test pipes then tuning out the CEL?
They are bolted at the headers then you cut behind the primary cats and use the clamps. To put the cats back on you can use the same clamps.

Easily the best bang for your buck mod on this platform.
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      02-21-2018, 06:57 PM   #59
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Who said anything about a monkey?
Someone has to make sure the duct tape doesn't come off...sheesh. Amateurs.
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You wouldn't believe. Out of all the mods that costs good amount of money; the one cosmetic mod that stands out is the 'custom European number plate' . Many took picture of my E92 and asked what I have changed in the car to make it look different after the number plate mod. High ROI for $50
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They are bolted at the headers then you cut behind the primary cats and use the clamps. To put the cats back on you can use the same clamps.
Is there actually room to reinstall the cats with the rear clamps? It'd bolt up to the headers the same as before, but I didn't realize you could clamp the rear and effectively return to stock. This would make emissions swaps a little easier.
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Is there actually room to reinstall the cats with the rear clamps? It'd bolt up to the headers the same as before, but I didn't realize you could clamp the rear and effectively return to stock. This would make emissions swaps a little easier.
Yeah if you cut in the right place.
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Radar/laser detector.
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Radar/laser detector.
I used a Passport 8500 X50 for 8 years before I realized it's basically useless in my neck of the woods. State troopers all use laser guns so by the time my detector picks it up, it's too late.
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Driver mod is BEST mod.
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Driver mod is BEST mod.
From what I have seen, that is a very rare mod.
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