With 2600 miles on my new 09 M3, Questions is: To Mod or Not to Mod.

[baznuts]

Any recommendations?

[Definitive]

OH BOY... You did not really post this as your first post...



In all honesty do some searches, find some mods you are interested in and then search more for info on those mods. Then when you cant find what you need, post questions about those mods in the threads about the specific mods...

Hope that helps...

[ChitownM3]

Tune, exhaust, filter, pulley, lower it.

[Definitive]

I dont have my car yet, but heres my planned mod list... Should help.

Planned mods are the typical (well Most of them):
Painted Reflectors
Painted Side Gills
Im thinking of doing my kidneys painted as well just the outside rings
(little different than most)
DIY - Black Roof Wrap
DIY - Black Hood Vents
Black M Badge
Window Tint
Wheels probably VMR 713's Black
H&R drop
DIY - Doba_S Multimedia system
Debating roundel overlays
DIY- CF leather extended
Exhaust - not sure which one yet
Intake or filter
Angel Eyes

[smmmurf]

The rational answer is don't do it. The emotional answer is get what you want. My car is stock. I like reliability and stealthiness.

It's definitely a large cash outlay relative to the purchase price of the car when you think about what you get for the money. In my opinion, many of the exterior mods just make the car look cheaper. The performance mods are pretty much pointless for street use and don't make a huge difference unless you go full bolt ons and a tune or FI. A $79 filter that supposedly makes 5hp is not going to change your life.

[xxe92xx]

cosmetic or performance....i think cosmetic mods tend to add up very quickly, the majority of my mods are for performance

[ihyln]

save your money. Unless you are filthy rich use the cash to buy the next M.

[r53s65e90]

At 2600 miles it is too early to realize what some very smart engineers have put together for you. So the mileage has nothing to do with it.

I you have the bug you mod your car. (regardless of others' opinions)

If you are looking for suggestions here is mine: 1) Perf mods:Based on my experience I would suggest you mod yourself first by going to driving schools. Then you will know better what to change. 2) Cosmetic mods: this is the male version of the female accessory (handbag, shoes and other stuff) and is totally up to you and very pleasing to the eye if done correctly.

$0.02

[TLud]

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=337647

My suggestion is this. Keep driving the car stock for awhile longer. If you plan to track it, do that. Take an HPDE class or two.

With this experience under your belt, determine what (if anything) you don't like about your M3, either functionally or cosmetically, or what would help you enjoy your car more for the way you use it. Do some research here and elsewhere to see if those things can be fixed or improved on. Plan and research everything carefully in advance. Whatever you do, don't impulse buy.

[autospiel]

Agree with previous two posters: most profound (and cost effective) upgrade you can make is to your own driving skills, via reputable driving school(s). You'll not only improve the driving experience in your M3, you'll do so in whatever vehicle you drive the rest of your life.

Only mods I'm making to my M3 is "consumables" for several driving schools I'm planning this upcoming season (brake pads/fluid/lines, tires/wheels, harnesses).

[JC919]

The best mod for you car is a little track education

[zamm3k]

MOD didn't even read the thread! MOD!

[Krozi]

[Green///Hell]

I say Mod but go slowly

Or you can just change the wheels now and buy mine

[regensburg94]

Keep it stock, the way the M division intended it to be. Why mess with a good thing? Keep it factory fresh.

[slipstream]

Pretty hard to spend much time on this forum without catching the mod bug. Like others have said, take your time, and when you decide to buy a particular item, do your research.

Good luck, and enjoy the awesome car!

[BCA]

I choose to leave mine pretty much stock and save my $$ for the next car, unlike most here. To each his own, though. I can see how the mod bug is addicting...I had it about 10 years ago but have largely gotten over it. I figure the BMW guys have given us a pretty great product here and I just try to appreciate their work!

But if you track your car, you've pretty much gotta upgrade your brakes...

[baznuts]

Thanks all for your input. Majority of your opinions will be taken in to consideration for the future of my car. Keep on trucking!

[Synter]

As already stated, learn your car in it's stock form. If your not satisfied with your car completly then mod away. It's always nice to see a slow progression going from mod to mod. I just recieved my first set of cosmetic mods today, cant wait to get off work and install them

[SS32]

I had mods sitting in my closet for 3 months before the car got here.

[xxe92xx]

Originally Posted by SS32

I had mods sitting in my closet for 3 months before the car got here.

[mvagusta]

u don't buy a m3 and not do something like a personal touch to it..