Must have mods?

F82_SID · 12-13-2010, 12:01 PM

What are the 1st must have mods for my new E92 M3 that I am picking up today? I already have tint and clear bra planned for tomorrow and I am going to change the reflector right away but what else?

LateBraking · 12-13-2010, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by E92_SID

What are the 1st must have mods for my new E92 M3 that I am picking up today? I already have tint and clear bra planned for tomorrow and I am going to change the reflector right away but what else?

IMO you kinda hit it already....maybe wheels or spacers and a small drop if you're feeling up for it, but if you're aiming to keep it relatively OEM, then I think you're good to go with that.

richardbb85 · 12-13-2010, 12:09 PM

with the m3, i would just fix up the exterior and leave the go mods alone. front lip/rear diffuser/rims first!!!!!!!!

skim · 12-13-2010, 12:22 PM

i don't think there's a "must-have" mod, but i like louder cars, so i got an exhaust first

rjd598 · 12-13-2010, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by iBeJayKaying

IMO you kinda hit it already....maybe wheels or spacers and a small drop if you're feeling up for it, but if you're aiming to keep it relatively OEM, then I think you're good to go with that.

+1 reflectors are the biggest

F82_SID · 12-13-2010, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by richardbb85

with the m3, i would just fix up the exterior and leave the go mods alone. front lip/rear diffuser/rims first!!!!!!!!

I think that is what I am going to do. Except for maybe exhaust and an intake. It was a bitch putting the stock intake back in on my 335 yesterday.

So far this is what I am planning:

1. MR Reflectors
2. Gloss black grills and gills with LED turn signals
3. Alpine 10k HIDs
4. Gloss black hood vents
5. VRS lip
6. Arkym Trunk with CF edge exposed.
7. CF mirror caps
8. Black / White Roundels all around

Am I missing anything?

LateBraking · 12-13-2010, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by E92_SID

I think that is what I am going to do. Except for maybe exhaust and an intake. It was a bitch putting the stock intake back in on my 335 yesterday.

So far this is what I am planning:

1. MR Reflectors
2. Gloss black grills and gills with LED turn signals
3. Alpine 10k HIDs
4. Gloss black hood vents
5. VRS lip
6. Arkym Trunk with CF edge exposed.
7. CF mirror caps
8. Black / White Roundels all around

Am I missing anything?

That kinda goes beyond "must-have"? But nice looking list.

Finnegan · 12-13-2010, 12:57 PM

Kind of obvious, but add wheel locks to the list if you don't already have them. Here's why.

aznclickster · 12-14-2010, 09:28 AM

how about changing out the intake filter too? I am pondering that myself

Erhan · 12-14-2010, 09:55 AM

If you haven't done yet, then Car Control Clinic and HPDE

ec_E92 · 12-14-2010, 09:59 AM

I highly recommend the diy clutch spring removal. Haven't switched over to ZHP knob yet as I suspect it's a Christmas present but seems to be a solid mod as well for driving interaction enjoyment.

GregW / Oregon · 12-14-2010, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by iBeJayKaying

That kinda goes beyond "must-have"? But nice looking list.

+1. Wouldn't mess with the roundels, myself. He might want to upgrade the pedals to some nice aluminum or stainless ones, and perhaps the rear foglight enable. Exhaust is #1 in my book for both looks and sound.

48Laws · 12-14-2010, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Finnegan

Kind of obvious, but add wheel locks to the list if you don't already have them. Here's why.

Best post!

1sikbmr · 12-14-2010, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ec_E92

I highly recommend the diy clutch spring removal. Haven't switched over to ZHP knob yet as I suspect it's a Christmas present but seems to be a solid mod as well for driving interaction enjoyment.

This. I have both and dont know how i drove without it for that long... I love the zhp and that paired with the clutch spring removal is just pure awesomeness and it gives the car such a smooth feel... Also op and exhaust is probably one of the "must haves" for some people on the forums... Look around on the diy section there is a ton of stuff you can do yourself to get a good exhaust note

llis · 12-14-2010, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by GoGeo

Mod the driver! Get some instructor time in at the track :-0

Seven7 · 12-14-2010, 12:24 PM

I find the OEM reflectors to be very nice, im keeping myn =D it gives a hint of contrast on the Alpine white

RENN Spec · 12-14-2010, 12:45 PM

lowering the car would be my first mod!

quiksi · 12-14-2010, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Finnegan

Kind of obvious, but add wheel locks to the list if you don't already have them. Here's why.

I like to think of wheel locks as "keeping honest people honest", because any half-decent thief could get wheel locks off in the same amount of time as a regular lug

James T. Kirk · 12-14-2010, 02:30 PM

My advice is to keep your first mods cosmetic and get to know the car for a month or so. You still have to get past your first break-in service before you can even rev up the engine.

So get to know her, make her pretty and THEN get inside her.

Er... we're talking about cars, right?

OC3 · 12-14-2010, 03:01 PM

With so many M3's w/ mods, when I go to local meets w/ my (for example) OEM roundels, ppl gasp and go "Wow, check out those rare blue and white roundels! Did you special order them??" LOL

James T. Kirk · 12-14-2010, 03:28 PM

So true!

Erhan · 12-14-2010, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by OC3

With so many M3's w/ mods, when I go to local meets w/ my (for example) OEM roundels, ppl gasp and go "Wow, check out those rare blue and white roundels! Did you special order them??" LOL

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richardbb85 Lieutenant Colonel 104 Rep 1,653 Posts Drives: e92 m3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: annandale, va iTrader: (0)	with the m3, i would just fix up the exterior and leave the go mods alone. front lip/rear diffuser/rims first!!!!!!!! __________________ 2011 E92 Space Grey/black + Tech + Premi + Heated Seats
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skim Captain 142 Rep 660 Posts Drives: 07 Z4MC Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	i don't think there's a "must-have" mod, but i like louder cars, so i got an exhaust first __________________ Future mod consideration: exhaust, pulley otherwise, very happy with how the m3 was born
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Finnegan Dog Listener 701 Rep 7,850 Posts Drives: Z4M/. Z3M, E36/46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Teaching the dog to slalom iTrader: (22)	Kind of obvious, but add wheel locks to the list if you don't already have them. Here's why.
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aznclickster Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 242 Posts Drives: E92 ///M Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List [0.00]	how about changing out the intake filter too? I am pondering that myself
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ec_E92 Enginerd 118 Rep 542 Posts Drives: E92M3,E36M3,957GTS,E39M5S2 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: cbus, oh iTrader: (1)	If you have 6MT... I highly recommend the diy clutch spring removal. Haven't switched over to ZHP knob yet as I suspect it's a Christmas present but seems to be a solid mod as well for driving interaction enjoyment. __________________ 2008 E92 AW 6MT /// 120k orig rod bearings
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Seven7 First Lieutenant 54 Rep 348 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 E92 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver BC iTrader: (1)	I find the OEM reflectors to be very nice, im keeping myn =D it gives a hint of contrast on the Alpine white
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James T. Kirk Captain of the Enterprise 101 Rep 1,424 Posts Drives: 2011 1 Series M Coupe Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alpha Quadrant, Sector 001 iTrader: (0)	My advice is to keep your first mods cosmetic and get to know the car for a month or so. You still have to get past your first break-in service before you can even rev up the engine. So get to know her, make her pretty and THEN get inside her. Er... we're talking about cars, right? __________________ 2011 1 Series M Coupe VO M3 vs 1M Comparo Review 2011 M3 E90 DCT ZCP (sold) * 2010 335i Sedan (sold) 2005 M3 Convertible (sold) * 2003 325i Sedan (sold)
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OC3 Havin' a blast! 125 Rep 4,847 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 E92 Jerez Blk DCT ZCP Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	With so many M3's w/ mods, when I go to local meets w/ my (for example) OEM roundels, ppl gasp and go "Wow, check out those rare blue and white roundels! Did you special order them??" LOL __________________ BRP 1:56 \| CVR 2:01 \| ACS 1:53 \| WSIR 1:34
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