I've stopped modding

TheDeliverator · 02-14-2014, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Dinh335

this thread is having adverse affect. i'm ready to order now fully loaded and start buying mods!!!

parky1215 · 02-14-2014, 04:25 PM

I started modding crazy on 335is when I got it year ago. Now that I have deposit down for M3, I took out everything to sell them. I lost a lot of money, but it was pretty fun experience.

I don't plan to go mod crazy on new M3. This is because I am getting first year model. I want BMW to figure out all the bugs out and apply to my car before I mod.

Initially, I will only do minor exterior mod like carbon fiber spoiler, diffuser, front lip, color matching side marker and maybe carbon fiber side mirrors.

Roundown · 02-14-2014, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDeliverator

Might want to post this in the e9x m3 forums...

Modding is an addiction. Owning a f8x M won't cure you. Especially when you see everyone else modding theirs.

Good luck.

Owning an E92 M3 cured me.

- Former 335i driver

dhoggm3 · 02-14-2014, 06:32 PM

Wow dinh335, you're exactly where I was in 1998!! I had modded my (Alpine White) 325i to the point where I was convinced I'd built my own M3. I'd done my first DE and I'd kept up with all the M3's in my (novice) group - PROOF!

Then BMW announced $1,000 off M3's for CCA members, so I thought I'd go drive one and prove myself right for sure. Boy was I surprised! The M3 did simply everything just a little better than my "M3". As a package, it was a lot better. I owned one a month later, and I've never looked back. It's been a great 15 years, and I can't wait for my Alpine White F-coded M3.

Just some aged wisdom for you to consider...

Denk · 02-14-2014, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dhoggm3

Wow dinh335, you're exactly where I was in 1998!! I had modded my (Alpine White) 325i to the point where I was convinced I'd built my own M3. I'd done my first DE and I'd kept up with all the M3's in my (novice) group - PROOF!

Then BMW announced $1,000 off M3's for CCA members, so I thought I'd go drive one and prove myself right for sure. Boy was I surprised! The M3 did simply everything just a little better than my "M3". As a package, it was a lot better. I owned one a month later, and I've never looked back. It's been a great 15 years, and I can't wait for my Alpine White F-coded M3.

Just some aged wisdom for you to consider...

JoeFromPA · 02-14-2014, 07:42 PM

I've found equal parts satisfaction and dis-satisfaction with modding. A set of sway bars gives nice body roll reduction and neutral handling, but suddenly I have an occasional bushing squeak because of the bushings that came with it....

The short shifter is very satisfying to drive aggressively, but suddenly the car is unpleasantly difficult to shift when very cold.

etc.

For these reasons, I've cut back a lot over the ages and now focus on spending the right amount of money upfront to buy a truly great car spec'd the way I want it.

Blindside_137 · 02-14-2014, 08:58 PM

I'm done modding my E93 328. Going to save up for mods and M4 around the LCI time period.

-JLT- · 02-14-2014, 10:18 PM

Doesn't matter if you have a 335 or M3, either you're a modder or you're not. So, if you get an M3 and you're a modder, you can bet that you will mod that M3 whether you want to or not

M4TW · 02-14-2014, 10:39 PM

It started with a harmless little turbo turner. I was blown away about how easily a turbo car could be manipulated to increase boost and make substantially more power and torque. Just make the car think it's driving in the mountains when driving on the plains and voila, more power.

Then I got Dinan Stage 1. Then I got the exhaust and FMIC and Stage 2. Then it was an upgraded oil cooler and Stage 3. Then I though it could use some coiovers, and on went the KW v3's. After that I thought I should get a boost gauge, then a BMW Performance steering wheel, then a shifter, then an aluminum kick plate and pedal covers. After that I thought some Morr's would be nice. From there I went with the Dinan CAI.

After that I left the Dinan software tuning for the the Cobb family and then decided I should get high flow catted downpipes. But that wasn't enough so I got some RB Turbos. I stopped short of getting meth, thinking I finally have enough. But that is what I said about my very first mod.

So now I am poised to take a major bath on my 335xi and doing ED on the M4. I am hoping that the M4 will be the antidote to my mod addiction. Out of the box it should be very close to what I was able to achieve in power with my 335, and should be set up from the factory for better handling.

Hey do you guys think the M4 could be tuned easy say with a piggyback just to add a notch more power from the turbos? Just a notch, mind you, to, you know, up the performance a tad?

Dinh335 · 02-14-2014, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dhoggm3

Wow dinh335, you're exactly where I was in 1998!! I had modded my (Alpine White) 325i to the point where I was convinced I'd built my own M3. I'd done my first DE and I'd kept up with all the M3's in my (novice) group - PROOF!

Then BMW announced $1,000 off M3's for CCA members, so I thought I'd go drive one and prove myself right for sure. Boy was I surprised! The M3 did simply everything just a little better than my "M3". As a package, it was a lot better. I owned one a month later, and I've never looked back. It's been a great 15 years, and I can't wait for my Alpine White F-coded M3.

Just some aged wisdom for you to consider...

This is the post I'll remember... And you sound similar to me in now long you keep your cars too ...

But it sounds interesting to hear several people did in fact mod less once they landed in an M.

Presario · 02-15-2014, 01:21 AM

Too bad I'm already done modding my F30 lol. But I'm waiting for the LCI so it'll def hold me over.

F82_M4 · 02-15-2014, 05:37 AM

Everyone has a mod bug, but as for me i like m cars to be bone stock, likely they will be underrated from factory like the m5/m6, they have enough power to get you going crazy.

M2Crew · 02-15-2014, 09:53 AM

M3s have always been cars that need very few mods. Your favorite wheels and exhaust, and a modest drop is typically all that's necessary. With the turbo, there's likely cheap power to be had with a piggyback - that's what I'd add to the F8x list. Otherwise, I expect the new cars to be similarly great out of the box.

IEDEI · 02-15-2014, 01:12 PM

I'm too am done with modding. it was fun to do before.....did it with the TT. it's not fun to spend so much on a car which doesn't really gain any value. it's also bothersome to maintain. everything with uneven wear.

I've realized it's way better to just start off with a better car out of the box.

so in your situation----get the M3.

Brosef · 02-15-2014, 01:46 PM

get the M and leave it stock. spend your money on fuel and track days.

02-14-2014, 04:25 PM	#24
parky1215 Lieutenant Colonel 573 Rep 1,987 Posts Drives: F90 M5C \| G06 X6 M60i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA iTrader: (13)	I started modding crazy on 335is when I got it year ago. Now that I have deposit down for M3, I took out everything to sell them. I lost a lot of money, but it was pretty fun experience. I don't plan to go mod crazy on new M3. This is because I am getting first year model. I want BMW to figure out all the bugs out and apply to my car before I mod. Initially, I will only do minor exterior mod like carbon fiber spoiler, diffuser, front lip, color matching side marker and maybe carbon fiber side mirrors.
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02-14-2014, 06:32 PM	#26
dhoggm3 Major 269 Rep 1,284 Posts Drives: 850i C, Gated R8 5.2, E63 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central PA iTrader: (1)	Wow dinh335, you're exactly where I was in 1998!! I had modded my (Alpine White) 325i to the point where I was convinced I'd built my own M3. I'd done my first DE and I'd kept up with all the M3's in my (novice) group - PROOF! Then BMW announced $1,000 off M3's for CCA members, so I thought I'd go drive one and prove myself right for sure. Boy was I surprised! The M3 did simply everything just a little better than my "M3". As a package, it was a lot better. I owned one a month later, and I've never looked back. It's been a great 15 years, and I can't wait for my Alpine White F-coded M3. Just some aged wisdom for you to consider... __________________ M850i Vert with RaceChip E46 M3, Euro Headers, Rasp Pipe, Kassel Tune Alpina B8, zero performance mods
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JoeFromPA Colonel 1797 Rep 2,997 Posts Drives: '15 AW M3 6MT Stripper Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: SE PA iTrader: (0)	I've found equal parts satisfaction and dis-satisfaction with modding. A set of sway bars gives nice body roll reduction and neutral handling, but suddenly I have an occasional bushing squeak because of the bushings that came with it.... The short shifter is very satisfying to drive aggressively, but suddenly the car is unpleasantly difficult to shift when very cold. etc. For these reasons, I've cut back a lot over the ages and now focus on spending the right amount of money upfront to buy a truly great car spec'd the way I want it.
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Blindside_137 Lieutenant General 6744 Rep 10,603 Posts Drives: 2011.75 SSII E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (2)	I'm done modding my E93 328. Going to save up for mods and M4 around the LCI time period.
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-JLT- Brigadier General 3455 Rep 4,189 Posts Drives: '22 X4M COMP, '23 iX xDrive50 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CHITOWN iTrader: (1)	Doesn't matter if you have a 335 or M3, either you're a modder or you're not. So, if you get an M3 and you're a modder, you can bet that you will mod that M3 whether you want to or not
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02-14-2014, 10:39 PM	#31
M4TW ///M Uber Alles 332 Rep 1,601 Posts Drives: '15 MW M4 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: GSA iTrader: (1)	It started with a harmless little turbo turner. I was blown away about how easily a turbo car could be manipulated to increase boost and make substantially more power and torque. Just make the car think it's driving in the mountains when driving on the plains and voila, more power. Then I got Dinan Stage 1. Then I got the exhaust and FMIC and Stage 2. Then it was an upgraded oil cooler and Stage 3. Then I though it could use some coiovers, and on went the KW v3's. After that I thought I should get a boost gauge, then a BMW Performance steering wheel, then a shifter, then an aluminum kick plate and pedal covers. After that I thought some Morr's would be nice. From there I went with the Dinan CAI. After that I left the Dinan software tuning for the the Cobb family and then decided I should get high flow catted downpipes. But that wasn't enough so I got some RB Turbos. I stopped short of getting meth, thinking I finally have enough. But that is what I said about my very first mod. So now I am poised to take a major bath on my 335xi and doing ED on the M4. I am hoping that the M4 will be the antidote to my mod addiction. Out of the box it should be very close to what I was able to achieve in power with my 335, and should be set up from the factory for better handling. Hey do you guys think the M4 could be tuned easy say with a piggyback just to add a notch more power from the turbos? Just a notch, mind you, to, you know, up the performance a tad? __________________ die Welt ist meine Auster 2015 M4, MW, Black Full Merino, DCT, CCB, Adaptive M Suspension, Premium, Executive. Technology, ConnectedDrive, CF Trim, Convenience Telephony, European Delivery
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Presario Major 414 Rep 1,170 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40i, 2016 435 GC Join Date: May 2013 Location: SoCal iTrader: (3)	Too bad I'm already done modding my F30 lol. But I'm waiting for the LCI so it'll def hold me over.
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02-15-2014, 05:37 AM	#34
F82_M4 Private 15 Rep 75 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Dubai iTrader: (0)	Everyone has a mod bug, but as for me i like m cars to be bone stock, likely they will be underrated from factory like the m5/m6, they have enough power to get you going crazy.
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02-15-2014, 09:53 AM	#35
M2Crew First Lieutenant 221 Rep 351 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	M3s have always been cars that need very few mods. Your favorite wheels and exhaust, and a modest drop is typically all that's necessary. With the turbo, there's likely cheap power to be had with a piggyback - that's what I'd add to the F8x list. Otherwise, I expect the new cars to be similarly great out of the box.
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02-15-2014, 01:12 PM	#36
IEDEI Banned 1131 Rep 4,686 Posts Drives: L'Orange Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Brooklyn, NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M [8.40]	I'm too am done with modding. it was fun to do before.....did it with the TT. it's not fun to spend so much on a car which doesn't really gain any value. it's also bothersome to maintain. everything with uneven wear. I've realized it's way better to just start off with a better car out of the box. so in your situation----get the M3.
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02-15-2014, 01:46 PM	#37
Brosef Brigadier General 880 Rep 3,453 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (4)	get the M and leave it stock. spend your money on fuel and track days.
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