Placing order this week but can't decide if I want Competition Package

[John Tanglewood]

I actually called my dealer and had him add the competition package a couple days ago..

After sitting on my decision for a little, I had to call back and tell him to put the OEM 19's on, no competition package.

I drive NYC roads a good amount, and pretty much everywhere else around the tri-state. The fact that the competition wheels are cast (and not forged) means I have to be that much more careful about potholes. That and combined with a stiffer suspension, and I feel like the car will be a little too rough coming off the lot.

It's opinion. If you can stand a stiffer ride and don't have to worry about lumberjack-sized potholes and poor road quality, then I don't see why you shouldn't get them. If you're concerned about any of these things, you may want to reconsider as I did.

I LOVE the look of the competition wheels, just not for NYC daily driving!!!

[Buschy]

Originally Posted by John Tanglewood

I actually called my dealer and had him add the competition package a couple days ago..

After sitting on my decision for a little, I had to call back and tell him to put the OEM 19's on, no competition package.

I drive NYC roads a good amount, and pretty much everywhere else around the tri-state. The fact that the competition wheels are cast (and not forged) means I have to be that much more careful about potholes. That and combined with a stiffer suspension, and I feel like the car will be a little too rough coming off the lot.

It's opinion. If you can stand a stiffer ride and don't have to worry about lumberjack-sized potholes and poor road quality, then I don't see why you shouldn't get them. If you're concerned about any of these things, you may want to reconsider as I did.

I LOVE the look of the competition wheels, just not for NYC daily driving!!!

I don't think you can add and take off the competition package. the comp package cars are different allocations then non comp cars.

[John Tanglewood]

Originally Posted by buschy

I don't think you can add and take off the competition package. the comp package cars are different allocations then non comp cars.

I mean, I did...

I added it, and had no change in production.

Then I deleted it and opted for OEM 19's 220m.... Production week stayed the same, nothing changed.

Either my dealer had allocation slots for both types, or he didn't catch it, but on my end everything remained the same.

[JCtx]

Originally Posted by John Tanglewood

The fact that the competition wheels are cast (and not forged)

That's the explanation why 'only' $550. It's a big downgrade (forged to cast), which I wouldn't take even for free. The car is already low and stiff enough for the great majority of us. It's called the 'competition package' for a reason .

[Memphis1]

Originally Posted by Thrumcap

I plan on placing my order this week for a 2011 e92 M3 with DTC but can't decide if I should go for the Competition Package. I will be ordering Tech package and 19" wheels anyway so it would really only be another $500 more. I think I prefer the standard 19" wheels though.
Is there any drawback anyone can think of with the Competition Package? Any compelling reasons to go for it? I will be driving my car in the winter and will it will likely never see the track.

dude, did you see the pics bubbles posted?? get it man!!!

[Buschy]

NUF SAID

[DutchManticore]

I would've gotten it tbh.
Pics 2 posts above look great. Not that a M3 wouldn't look good without it.. but still.

If you're in the financial position to comfortably afford it.. get it man!

[klammer]

if i plan on modding it then is there really a point? i cxl'd mine as was going with quite a few upgrades and just seems to be a name on the options sheet for resale and don't really plan on selling as this may be one of the last v8's...

[duk]

no need for me! id rather put that money on better rims =]