Car mods, I have to draw a line somewhere...

64-bit · 01-29-2016, 08:56 AM

So I just got my 2016 M3 a week ago and I have been bitten by a mod bug...

So far:

FULL Front Xpel Ultimate install (You need to protect the investment)
All around 35% Ceramic tints (It's a must on a white M3)
Macht Schnell wheel spacer 15mm Front, 12mm Back (WOW! Cannot image the car without it)
$200 worth in cleaning/wax products
HK Bav Sound upgrade (I'm crazy for good audio, and the HK is week IMO)
Black front grill (It is a must have, IMO)

Now looking at Carbon Fiber rear diffuser and trunk CF spoiler.

Man, I just cannot help myself, and the car has only 400 miles so far.

My good side says STOP, car is not an investment and adding more money in it is a dumb thing.

My bad side says, you got to have all this mods or it will NOT look complete.

Anyone else in the same boat?

UPDATE:

I also did a $3K garage remodeling with Gladiator Premier Cabinets

Escort Max 360

Rennsport3.2 · 01-29-2016, 09:06 AM

You just referred to detailing supplies, clear bra, and window tint as "mods."

As far as I'm concerned, the "mod bug" hasn't bitten you nearly hard enough.

W/// · 01-29-2016, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 64-bit

So I just got my 2016 M3 a week ago and I have been bitten by a mod bug...

So far:

FULL Front Xpel Ultimate install (You need to protect the investment)
All around 35% Ceramic tints (It's a must on a white M3)
Macht Schnell wheel spacer 15mm Front, 12mm Back (WOW! Cannot image the car without it)
$200 worth in cleaning/wax products
HK Bav Sound upgrade (I'm crazy for good audio, and the HK is week IMO)
Black front grill (It is a must have, IMO)

Now looking at Carbon Fiber rear diffuser and trunk CF spoiler.

Man, I just cannot help myself, and the car has only 400 miles so far.

My good side says STOP, car is not an investment and adding more money in it is a dumb thing.

My bad side says, you got to have all this mods or it will NOT look complete.

Anyone else in the same boat?

That's not horrible. I stop counting when I go past $10k, and there are guys FARRRRRR worse than me

socalgasking · 01-29-2016, 09:11 AM

Ive had my F82 for 6 months, driven it 2139 miles, spent over 10k in aftermarket, and now im kind of over it and want to sell.

Trust me when i say your issues are small compared to others on this forum!

TB///M3 · 01-29-2016, 09:14 AM

At least you got your car already, spending large sums on mods on a car that I will see in 2 months.

D675PDX · 01-29-2016, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rennsport3.2

You just referred to detailing supplies, clear bra, and window tint as "mods."

As far as I'm concerned, the "mod bug" hasn't bitten you nearly hard enough.

I'll have to agree. I think some people are a little too liberal with the term "mod" on here.

larryn · 01-29-2016, 09:23 AM

Waiting for redelivery, and have well over $10k of goodies waiting to go on the car.

64-bit · 01-29-2016, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BluF22

At least you got your car already, spending large sums on mods on a car that I will see in 2 months.

I started 4 months before the car arrive :-)

64-bit · 01-29-2016, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by larryn

Waiting for redelivery, and have well over $10k of goodies waiting to go on the car.

WOW! I started feeling better now :-)

dmk08 · 01-29-2016, 09:50 AM

Mod bug? LMK when you're $20k+ deep

guarnibl · 01-29-2016, 10:04 AM

Heh... just don't buy a JEEP....

How much difference is there from a properly tuned HK setup to the BAV upgrade? I recall hearing there was not a major difference, which is why I haven't touched it.

saleen556 · 01-29-2016, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmk08

Mod bug? LMK when you're $20k+ deep

Been there. Worst investment but man was it fun ;-)

dmk08 · 01-29-2016, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saleen556

Been there. Worst investment but man was it fun ;-)

Yeah I definitely wouldn't use the word investment lol. More like starting a bonfire with spare cash!

RussianPete · 01-29-2016, 10:18 AM

You think your bad, i have the cf lip, diffuser,mirror caps, black kidney grills meisterschaft GT2 exhaust and active mid pipe within the first week

secretariat · 01-29-2016, 10:27 AM

64-bit, did you do any coding. If you have LED's this is a must. Also seatbelt chime turned off, brake lights flicker when emergency stopping, air turned completely off when you turn the car off, it doesn't automatically come on until you put it on. Euro MDM mode. This is very inexpensive to do. Should take a coder about an hour. Good luck

Dwdrums00 · 01-29-2016, 10:38 AM

I can empathize, I have had my car for 7 days and already have:
19" BC Forged wheels with 265/305 RE-11's
KW HAS
M performance grills, fender badges, splitter, diffuser, side skirts, spoiler, mirror caps, DCT shifter.
IND cosmetic package
M pedals
Valve controller

Now I am working on getting exhaust, Ugh...

Rennsport3.2 · 01-29-2016, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dwdrums00

I can empathize, I have had my car for 7 days and already have:
19" BC Forged wheels with 265/305 RE-11's
KW HAS
M performance grills, fender badges, splitter, diffuser, side skirts, spoiler, mirror caps, DCT shifter.
IND cosmetic package
M pedals
Valve controller

Now I am working on getting exhaust, Ugh...

Yeah okay but how much did you spend on detailing supplies?

lsturbointeg · 01-29-2016, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rennsport3.2

Yeah okay but how much did you spend on detailing supplies?

Reach · 01-29-2016, 11:28 AM

Come on, you guys haven't even found the Engine / Drivetrain / Exhaust / Bolt-ons modding section yet!

Fast4d · 01-29-2016, 11:29 AM

I once (2001) spent $35k on a mustang that cost me $10k

700rwhp is fun though.

Rennsport3.2 · 01-29-2016, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fast4d

I once (2001) spent $35k on a mustang that cost me $10k

700rwhp is fun though.

Heading down the same path myself. It's easy to do when a full bolt-on car is still considered "stock" by that community.

Irishsig · 01-29-2016, 11:58 AM

You came to the wrong place if you want someone to tell you to slow your roll on mods.

It would be like if you came to us & were worried you had a problem with drugs because you did a line off a stripper's ass
and the rest of us would be.....

Sorry what did you say?

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64-bit Major 309 Rep 1,086 Posts Drives: 19 Ford Raptor - On Order Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (1)	Car mods, I have to draw a line somewhere... So I just got my 2016 M3 a week ago and I have been bitten by a mod bug... So far: FULL Front Xpel Ultimate install (You need to protect the investment) All around 35% Ceramic tints (It's a must on a white M3) Macht Schnell wheel spacer 15mm Front, 12mm Back (WOW! Cannot image the car without it) $200 worth in cleaning/wax products HK Bav Sound upgrade (I'm crazy for good audio, and the HK is week IMO) Black front grill (It is a must have, IMO) Now looking at Carbon Fiber rear diffuser and trunk CF spoiler. Man, I just cannot help myself, and the car has only 400 miles so far. My good side says STOP, car is not an investment and adding more money in it is a dumb thing. My bad side says, you got to have all this mods or it will NOT look complete. Anyone else in the same boat? UPDATE: I also did a $3K garage remodeling with Gladiator Premier Cabinets Escort Max 360 __________________ 2016 M3, Mineral White, SO Leather, MANUAL - ED 11/26/2015 2013 335i, Blue, M-Sport, Auto w/Sport Trans - ED 06/10/2013
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socalgasking Second Lieutenant 83 Rep 296 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M4 1969 Chevy Camaro Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Ive had my F82 for 6 months, driven it 2139 miles, spent over 10k in aftermarket, and now im kind of over it and want to sell. Trust me when i say your issues are small compared to others on this forum!
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RussianPete Captain 250 Rep 986 Posts Drives: AY M4 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Coral Gables - Miami iTrader: (0)	You think your bad, i have the cf lip, diffuser,mirror caps, black kidney grills meisterschaft GT2 exhaust and active mid pipe within the first week __________________ 2015 BMW///M4 - Austin Yellow - Burger Tuning JB4 Stage 2 - Velos Wheel Design ECU Tune - HRE S101 - Eurocharged downpipes - Meisterschaft GT2
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secretariat Major 962 Rep 1,461 Posts Drives: 2016 X5M Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	64-bit, did you do any coding. If you have LED's this is a must. Also seatbelt chime turned off, brake lights flicker when emergency stopping, air turned completely off when you turn the car off, it doesn't automatically come on until you put it on. Euro MDM mode. This is very inexpensive to do. Should take a coder about an hour. Good luck
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Dwdrums00 Private First Class 25 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 2022 M3 Comp xDrive Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Los Gatos, California iTrader: (1)	I can empathize, I have had my car for 7 days and already have: 19" BC Forged wheels with 265/305 RE-11's KW HAS M performance grills, fender badges, splitter, diffuser, side skirts, spoiler, mirror caps, DCT shifter. IND cosmetic package M pedals Valve controller Now I am working on getting exhaust, Ugh...
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