Fell off the wagon! Modding again after 10 years! - UPDATED 11/6

[jmg]

Let me start off by saying that I am excited that I've finally gotten my long-time dream car: an M3! It's month 5 and I still get that fuzzy feeling when I see it in my garage.

I also haven't modded a car in about 10 years! I know, crazy right! I had an S4, 328 and a 340i M Sport that remained stock. Before those, here's the last car I owned that was modded:



2000 Audi A4 Quattro Sport.
Neuspeed/Bilstein suspension
RS4 Grill
M3 truck lip
18 RS4 replicas
B&M SS kit
GIAC Tune
ECODE projectors
F1 Pinnacle Ceramic Tint
Forge DV

Almost 10 years later, I went back to that same area and took a pic of my week old new M3:

BMW F80 M3, Long Beach, CA by JMG, on Flickr

Factory options:
CF interior trim
CF shifter plate
Alcantera boot
CF Parking brake
M Pedals
Alcantera Parking Brake Boot
Gloss Black grills
MPE (best option ever!)

Let me start out by saying that this is my DD. I'm also not the spring chicken I once was. I no longer have the desire to be slammed. I don't want to worry about my front lip scraping or going 2 mph over bumps.

The first thing I wanted was to get some more CF to match the CF tipped MPE. I waited about a month and contacted EAS for the M Performance CF rear diffuser and the M Performance deck lid. I wanted to keep the OEM look.


Went from this:

BMW F80 M3 Downtown LA - 6D - IMG_0835_100 by JMG, on Flickr

to this:

20160501 - M3 Rear - 6D - IMG_1865_E_100 by JMG, on Flickr

20160501 - M3 Rear - 6D - IMG_1876_E_100 by JMG, on Flickr


Fast forward 4 months and I think it was time for a drop. Once again EAS was my goto for some Macht Schnell Springs for a modest drop maintaining a stock like ride:

20161005 - M3 Myers St 04 - IMG_5597_E_100 by JMG, on Flickr

Needless to say, its EXACTLY what I wanted! Keeping that DD comfort and at the same time a drop that looks good without being too low. Handles very well and even gave a little bit more road feeling in the steering. Overall VERY VERY happy with this setup!

What's next? Not sure. I'm thinking spacers, but I don't want any vibrations. Maybe JB4? I've already had the car coded. If anyone has any suggestions for an OEM+ look, I'm all ears! Thanks for reading! I'll update this thread as I add mods!


****** UPDATE 11/06 ******

Went back to EAS this morning to get Macht Schnell Spacers installed. 15mm front, 12mm in back. I didn't expect just 12mm to make that much of a difference, but it filled the wheel wells in nicely.

Fall by JMG, on Flickr

Fall by JMG, on Flickr

F80 Rear w/12mm spacers by JMG, on Flickr

[mrmoua2u]

I always believe in keeping it simple and classy. Slight drop, front lip and maybe some custom wheels to avoid using spacers. I have shy away from tuning, I feel nothing beats the realiablity of being stock. F8X body already stands out.

[Irishsig]

Spacers would really set off your drop perfectly.
I had 18f/15r on my M4 for a super flush look before I finally went aftermarket on the wheels. I loved it!
I think most F80 guys go 15f/12r or 15 all around though.
Very few have had vibration issues if u stick with the right manufacturers & installers.
This thread will give u all the info & pics you need (1st 15 pgs are mostly discussion). http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1000804

For power...if you're not going to go with DPs and want to keep it simple (w/little cost) BMS Stage 1 piggyback is great.
Very easy install/uninstall.

[kevin @ eas]

Joseph, as always nice seeing you last week. Hope you are enjoying the ride with you new drop. As for spacers I would go with a 15mm front and a 12mm rear. Those are rub free and wont have any vibration. Here is an example:



Also here is some more links to your car
https://www.flickr.com/photos/europe...57675037974975

[jmg]

Originally Posted by kevin @ eas

Joseph, as always nice seeing you last week. Hope you are enjoying the ride with you new drop. As for spacers I would go with a 15mm front and a 12mm rear. Those are rub free and wont have any vibration. Here is an example:



Also here is some more links to your car
https://www.flickr.com/photos/europe...57675037974975

Thanks Kevin! I'm really liking that look. What brand do you guys recommend?

[kevin @ eas]

Originally Posted by jmg

Thanks Kevin! I'm really liking that look. What brand do you guys recommend?

The only brand we use and install is Macht Schnell spacers. Also here is a link to to the spacer gallery thread

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1000804

[mike@x-ph.com]

Looks great!! now it is time for a JB stage 1 / JB4 with BMS/VRSF spacers

[tom @ eas]

Always love the less-is-more approach, your M3 looks awesome.

[catch]

looks great!

[jmg]

Updated with pics. 15mm front and 12mm rear Macht Schnell Spacers

[JoeyBananas]

looks great!

[Jockey]

Looks amazing! I'm still toying with the idea of spacers myself.

[jmg]

Originally Posted by Jockey

Looks amazing! I'm still toying with the idea of spacers myself.

I was on the fence too. As long as there is no vibration I'm okay with it. So far so good.

[tom @ eas]

Love the new pics! The spacers really filled the wells in right.

[jmg]

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

Love the new pics! The spacers really filled the wells in right.

Thanks Tom, great job as usual from you guys. I think the spacers were perfect!