How much did you mod your leased car?

[snareman]

Knowing you're going to be turning the car in in a few years, how much did you do to it?

Just some simple stuff like black grills, spoiler, etc or expensive stuff like MPE, xpel etc? How many bothered with more expensive paint protection vs normal polish?

On my current 435 I mostly just added window tint, some CF parts and black kidneys, most of which I can easily remove at the end and sell to recoup a little money and I'm thinking I'll probably be similar on my upcoming M4.

[JCN83]

Current list:

Macht Schnell lowering springs
Mach Schnell spacers
Black kidney grilles
Painted reflectors
CF front splitters
CF spoiler
CF rear diffuser

Probably won't do much more unless I decide to keep the car at end of lease.

[Halewafa]

I'm busy working out a deal right now on a new lease and planning on getting the M-Performance Spoiler and M-Performance Rear Diffuser built into the lease. Seems like the cheapest way to mod when leasing a car. I was going to do the black kidneys and sides as well, but ended up checking the box for the competition package, so that's already taken care of. I'm not planning on any additional mods after that.

[nelson1337]

KW HAS springs
BC Forged RS43's
AWE non res exhaust
VCS-2 exhaust controller
BMS intake
ESS tune
IND side markers
M performance spoiler
M performance diffuser
Black M4 badge and side markers

[snareman]

And I guess the other question, do you all plan on removing the stuff when you turn your lease in or turning it in as is with everything still installed?

[edcvin]

OP,

Seems like there is a great market right now for lease transfers/purchases on modded cars. If I were in the market, I'd shop the classifieds here. Quite a few good deals and you can save a bit versus picking up the parts new.

-Vin

[mike@x-ph.com]

Performance wise, most popular option would be the BMS JB stage 1
+4 psi (very ~50 whp increase) and takes 5 minutes to install and uninstall

Some also add intakes as well since dealerships are usually very easy when it comes to intake mods

[TRZ06]

Ohlin R/T will being going on my car very soon.

However, I fully plan to purchase the car after lease end.

I'll be way over on mileage too.

[Jesse 135i]

JB4
ER down pipes
ER charge pipes
Injen intake
KW HAS kit
IND side grills, markers, badges etc
BMW full carbon package
Spacers

Plans just sell car, Someone will want a modded M3

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by Jesse 135i

JB4
ER down pipes
ER charge pipes
Injen intake
KW HAS kit
IND side grills, markers, badges etc
BMW full carbon package
Spacers

Plans just sell car, Someone will want a modded M3

That's a very impressive mod list

[evobeatsti]

I always mod leased cars and just sell the parts afterward. On my audi S4 I installed:
Intake
Milltek Exhaust
Tune and pully

Can't sell the tune and pully but got $2k on the resale of the exhaust and intake which cost me $2500 total new. So the way I look at it I "leased" the parts for $500 for 3 years of enjoyment

[Jesse 135i]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

That's a very impressive mod list

Thanks man!

Just need rims if you want to help me with that

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by Jesse 135i

Thanks man!

Just need rims if you want to help me with that

Sure

[salraf]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Performance wise, most popular option would be the BMS JB stage 1
+4 psi (very ~50 whp increase) and takes 5 minutes to install and uninstall

Some also add intakes as well since dealerships are usually very easy when it comes to intake mods

$$ for the JB stage 1?

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by salraf

$$ for the JB stage 1?

Cant post any pricing in this section , Our website is in my signature or check the vendor section for pricing

Edit: Just fixed the signature

[salraf]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Cant post any pricing in this section , Our website is in my signature or check the vendor section for pricing

Edit: Just fixed the signature

I'm in Cali..From your website it seems I am out of luck

[minn19]

Wheels, black grills/side markers, Mode Carbon FRP lip, Akrapovic diffuser, Remus exhaust.

Nothing that isn't easy to remove and sell or transfer to a new car if I decide to get another one. Might buy it out and mod it further (suspension).

[jacobe92]

My previous 2 M3's were modded the same way. I know I'm sick in the head.
Brembo BBK w/ type 3 rotors.
JRZ RS Pro w/ quick disconnect reservoirs.
Apex EC-7 18x10 et 25 square RS3 275/35/18
Forgeline GS1R "Graphite Powder 18x10 et 22 and 18x11 et 44 NT01 275/35/18 and 305/35/18.
MPE Catback w/ carbon fiber tips.
Eisenman Down Pipe
Fall Line Motorsports mono-ball conversion kit.
Fall Line Motorsports upper link spherical bearings.
Dinan Toe Link.
Motorsports Hardware 75mm lug extensions.
Rennline Toe Hook with optional GoPro mount.
IND cosmetic stuff.
M Performance lip/splitter.
Stilo ST5 Offshore w/ iridium blue visor.

[RickFLM4]

No performance modifications. Just tint (essential in FL) and Suntek PPF.

[///M-Furby]

Tints. You don't have to remove those, so i wont

[INDVDL///M]

Originally Posted by jacobe92

My previous 2 M3's were modded the same way. I know I'm sick in the head.
Brembo BBK w/ type 3 rotors.
JRZ RS Pro w/ quick disconnect reservoirs.
Apex EC-7 18x10 et 25 square RS3 275/35/18
Forgeline GS1R "Graphite Powder 18x10 et 22 and 18x11 et 44 NT01 275/35/18 and 305/35/18.
MPE Catback w/ carbon fiber tips.
Eisenman Down Pipe
Fall Line Motorsports mono-ball conversion kit.
Fall Line Motorsports upper link spherical bearings.
Dinan Toe Link.
Motorsports Hardware 75mm lug extensions.
Rennline Toe Hook with optional GoPro mount.
IND cosmetic stuff.
M Performance lip/splitter.
Stilo ST5 Offshore w/ iridium blue visor.

Not to hijack the thread but great looking Hellrot

[Alvinized52]

I've modded every car Ive ever own...this is the first car that Ive ever leased. I leased my M4 under my biz as a write-off... with the intention of buying it at leased end (unless something else catches my eye by then)

So here's my crazy mod list... (Mostly cosmetic)

KW HAS ( dropped 1.2" fronts / .8" rears )
Pinnacle Tint 40% all around / Air80 on Windshield
Xpel Stealth (Full-Wrapped Satin finish on all SS2)
Xpel Ultimate (Gloss on all black trims, roof, and CF parts)
3M Gloss Black Vinyl (Custom Eyelids, Front Upper Splitters, Rear Bumper Details)
IND Gloss Blk Kidney Grill
IND Gloss Blk Side Markers
IND Painted Reflectors (front/rear)
Status Gruppe CF 1x1 Diffuser
Mode Carbon High Kick Spoiler CF 1x1
CF 1x1 Front Splitters (w/ SS2 Painted CRT-style)
CF 1x1 Mirror Covers
CYBA 90mm Blk Chrome Exhaust tips (As pictured- but has been SOLD)
CG Performance VSC2
Coding
Status Gruppe Lip (Satin SS2 painted)
Forcewerkz CF 1x1 Side Skirts
20" DPE FlowTechs FT-5S NEW STYLE (DPE Sponsored)
20x9.5 et22 on 275/30/20 TOYO + 20x11 et 35 on 305/25/20 TOYO
w/ RS Technik 5mm wheel spacers (front only because of KW HAS)
75mm 14x1.25 Motorsport Hardware Wheel Studs Conversion kit
w/ 17mm MH Titan Race Nuts ( + MH extended wheel locks)
Macht Schnells Air Scoops - Blue (SOLD- replaced by Eventuri CF Scoops)
M Performance Exhaust with Carbon Fiber Tips
Eventuri Air Intakes

More pics on my build thread below my sig....