Good mods, bad mods.... whatta ya got??

[wyatth]

My guess is Flat Bottom Steering Wheel. I liked his trim work in my 46, and he’d be shortlisted if I wanted a wheel in that range. Too bad deadlysyns isn’t doing E9X work.

[SAMM3Y]

I switched out my CSL carbon trunk today for the stocker... I prefer the way the stock trunk looks and lost the 14 lbs of weight savings. It was an ECS tuning CSL trunk that was only on my car less than 18 months. Take away is, it's tough to get the inner lights to seal and not leak water, you have to supplement the OEM fasteners. Running the wire harness for lights and locks etc.isnt secured without modification to the carbon trunk and doesn't look good. If I cared to keep it, I'd have to have sound deadened the piece because it contributed to cabin noise. It also attracted attention on the roads, looked great and the fit was top notch and the finish was a little wavy and I felt it is a little ricey. Now I have no spoiler at all and I like it, more square and stout. Verdict is... it was a bad mod.

[R-35]

Originally Posted by Skhan109

Plz post video of a sound clip inside the cabin . Just want to know how it sounds inside and if you are able to carry a convo with someone in it

Here's a quick video, you can definitely still have conversations in the cabin, it's only loud when you step on it. I'll make better videos soon where I drive faster & go past 4k revs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QzLQmMDfxE

[Crazy8.M3]

Good:

Dinmann steering wheel and front lip
Vorsteiner rear diffuser
Alpine engine and DCT tune
M Performance exhaust
Dinan Intake (only mod that came with the car)
CF trim pieces
MS wheel spacers (15 and 12)
XPEL Stealth wrap
Front Euro bumper

Bad:

MS air scoops (pretty pointless)
Dinan strut braces (pointless but looks nicer)

Future:

Looking at getting the RKP X-Pipe - Street. Looking to buy an extra OEM x-pipe so I can cut it then weld the RKP x-pipe to the primary cats. If I ever have to go full stock, I can just put my original x-pipe back on.

[akkando]

Going to say 2 pipe OEM exhaust mod in the not great category. No drone but not loud enough from the driver's seat. Unsure if I will go 4 pipe, leave it, or what. Want to pass CA smog and I don't want to mess with it every two years.

[ATLIEN]

Originally Posted by leemik

i have accumulated a few mods over 6 years .. my stand out favs are:

Bayoptiks headlights using Bavgruppe designs parts - I think it really freshens the look of the front end and makes the car look "modern" again. The lights were completely plug and play as well, no extra wring or harnesses and no error lights.



Autosolutions.net short shifter + UCP Clutch pedal - a must for all 6mt owners.. the car should have been like this from the factory.

P3 Gauge (Turner version).. The ability to read and clear error codes has been extremely handy. It also has so much other functionality as well!




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As for mods I disliked there's not much as I wouldn't buy them if I didn't like them...maybe the OE M3 trunk mat would be offender #1. It doesn't match the rest of the trunk and it blocks the handle to pull the trap door up. What are you thinking BMW? I saw the Alpina version at least has a cut out for the trap door.

I really like those headlights. How much did they hit you up for and how difficult were they to install and align?

[leemik]

Originally Posted by ATLIEN

I really like those headlights. How much did they hit you up for and how difficult were they to install and align?

You can price things out for yourself on Bayoptik's website. They use parts from Bavgruppe to do the build. you can send in your existing headlights or have them source a brand new pair.

Quad Dual Row Vision 6K Rings
Dual Carbon Fiber Switchback LED Eyebrows
Quad Honeycomb ZKW-R Lenses
Quad RGB Demon Eyes
Dual LCI Beauty Piece with Clear LED Corner Bulbs
Satin Blackout Paint

Installation is 100% plug and play with stock harness. No additional wires. m3's self leveling feature took care of the alignment. I didn't have to do anything except turn on the car. The adaptive feature still works fine too, no errors or coding needed.

[Grip Addict]

Good random FREE mod for a minor increase in cabin noise.

I am not 100% sure that it is on every M3, but the middle section of the backseat has a little passthrough area.

Fold the armrest down, then push the button in to unlock the plastic piece that locks out the trunk from the backseat. You will have a little window to some exhaust noises and road noise.

I personally have the plastic piece removed, with the arm rest in the up position.

[wfdeacon88]

Originally Posted by Grip Addict

Good random FREE mod for a minor increase in cabin noise.

I am not 100% sure that it is on every M3, but the middle section of the backseat has a little passthrough area.

Fold the armrest down, then push the button in to unlock the plastic piece that locks out the trunk from the backseat. You will have a little window to some exhaust noises and road noise.

I personally have the plastic piece removed, with the arm rest in the up position.

ok, is this the same thing you are talking about? the top plastic piece came off of mine when I tried to pull and push the button.. I don't think it's broken, I found the two pins but couldn't get it back in, but I didn't waste much time.. Second, how does one access the trunk from here? I can't get past the little "cubby".... the button just opens the fold down plastic door... and lastly what the hell is this cubby for anyways?

[Grip Addict]

Originally Posted by wfdeacon88

ok, is this the same thing you are talking about? the top plastic piece came off of mine when I tried to pull and push the button.. I don't think it's broken, I found the two pins but couldn't get it back in, but I didn't waste much time.. Second, how does one access the trunk from here? I can't get past the little "cubby".... the button just opens the fold down plastic door... and lastly what the hell is this cubby for anyways?

It is meant to be a pass through for a long item like a piece of wood or skies. Press that circle button top right. Should unlock it. If it doesn't it's likely jammed if never used.

[wfdeacon88]

Originally Posted by Grip Addict

It is meant to be a pass through for a long item like a piece of wood or skies. Press that circle button top right. Should unlock it. If it doesn't it's likely jammed if never used.

Yeah the button only opens that outer shell piece, to reveal the small little cubby thing. Must be jammed.. thanks though!

[dozaiya]

Originally Posted by leemik

i have accumulated a few mods over 6 years .. my stand out favs are:

Bayoptiks headlights using Bavgruppe designs parts - I think it really freshens the look of the front end and makes the car look "modern" again. The lights were completely plug and play as well, no extra wring or harnesses and no error lights.

Autosolutions.net short shifter + UCP Clutch pedal - a must for all 6mt owners.. the car should have been like this from the factory.

P3 Gauge (Turner version).. The ability to read and clear error codes has been extremely handy. It also has so much other functionality as well!


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As for mods I disliked there's not much as I wouldn't buy them if I didn't like them...maybe the OE M3 trunk mat would be offender #1. It doesn't match the rest of the trunk and it blocks the handle to pull the trap door up. What are you thinking BMW? I saw the Alpina version at least has a cut out for the trap door.

could you please explain the difference of the Tuner edition for the P3 gauge?
I compared Turner's with P3's site and was unable to find a difference.

[leemik]

Originally Posted by dozaiya

could you please explain the difference of the Tuner edition for the P3 gauge?
I compared Turner's with P3's site and was unable to find a difference.

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/t-P3-Vent-Gauge

[dozaiya]

Originally Posted by leemik

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/t-P3-Vent-Gauge

yes like i just said, i found no difference
the tuner advertised performance timers are also available on the regular p3 version
http://www.p3cars.com/bmw/p3-v3-obd2...uge-2008-2013/

[leemik]

Originally Posted by dozaiya

yes like i just said, i found no difference
the tuner advertised performance timers are also available on the regular p3 version
http://www.p3cars.com/bmw/p3-v3-obd2...uge-2008-2013/

Ahh i didn't realize they added it to the regular p3 release.. it wasn't like that before. so you are right there is no difference unless you buy a used old one

[Rajmun340]

tbh I've always been surprised by how many ugly mods there are on M3's. 80% of wheel mods are uglier than the oem wheels and less classy. 100% of the black front grill look so obvious, it just stick out the wrong way. I estimate that 60% of M3 are ruined by mods.

[wfdeacon88]

Originally Posted by Rajmun340

tbh I've always been surprised by how many ugly mods there are on M3's. 80% of wheel mods are uglier than the oem wheels and less classy. 100% of the black front grill look so obvious, it just stick out the wrong way. I estimate that 60% of M3 are ruined by mods.

The stock chrome kidneys are pretty horrible looking, especially on darker paints. I don't agree with your statement that most mods on these cars are ugly, especially the ones done tastefully by people on the forum especially...sure, certain aftermarket wheels don't look great, but a lot are purposeful for people that track. Not many cars at all posted on here are dropped on bags with 22s with aero kits and shit like that

[SAMM3Y]

Originally Posted by Rajmun340

tbh I've always been surprised by how many ugly mods there are on M3's. 80% of wheel mods are uglier than the oem wheels and less classy. 100% of the black front grill look so obvious, it just stick out the wrong way. I estimate that 60% of M3 are ruined by mods.

Well glad to know who's the self appointed authority on looks and "class" regarding modifications on m3's. I'll be sure to forward any potential changes I might be making to my car directly to your inbox to get approval prior to purchasing.

[akkando]

Originally Posted by Rajmun340

tbh I've always been surprised by how many ugly mods there are on M3's. 80% of wheel mods are uglier than the oem wheels and less classy. 100% of the black front grill look so obvious, it just stick out the wrong way. I estimate that 60% of M3 are ruined by mods.

Black grills strictly look better than chrome.

[Rajmun340]

Originally Posted by akkando

Black grills strictly look better than chrome.

lol, that is strictly not true for certain paint colors like MR, SSII. The same as black/chrome wheel for these cars. Even for the rest, it gives the car a cheap mustang like car look. If the car came with black trim, i would mod it to chrome.

[wfdeacon88]

Originally Posted by Rajmun340

lol, that is strictly not true for certain paint colors like MR, SSII. The same as black/chrome wheel for these cars. Even for the rest, it gives the car a cheap mustang like car look. If the car came with black trim, i would mod it to chrome.

I'm sorry that you have bad taste..

[Rajmun340]

Originally Posted by wfdeacon88

I'm sorry that you have bad taste..

lol.
Give a classy product to a hoodlem, he will ruin it to a level he can relate to.