Mod regrets?

F80Dreamer · 10-10-2018, 10:51 AM

Alright forum friends, what mod(s) have you done on your F8X that you regret doing? Interested to hear some thoughts on this, and to help fellow forum members with potential mods to skip. TIA

BimmerKay · 10-10-2018, 11:19 AM

I bought a F82 and two weeks in I got BM3 stage 1 with aggressive burbles, no regrets so far. Today I'm going in for a remus full install =)

///M4Y16 · 10-10-2018, 11:20 AM

do not buy replicas : splitters , lip , mirrors etc (buy oem or from a well known company) they dont fit well and you'll need to buy again same stuff.

Do not combine downpipe catless with midpipe catless ... it will sound like shit . loud but not good .

Watch out where your install your mods , i am from Europe and i do not know many good mechanics , thats why sometime i go to BMW .

Mods ? you will not gain money when reselling your car but it's your choice . i got everything m performance interior/exterior and other stuff

F80Moe · 10-10-2018, 11:21 AM

Front lip

Was toast after 24hrs

Performance wise, no regrets whatsoever on (intake,exhaust, dp, springs, tune, chargepipes)

///M4Y16 · 10-10-2018, 11:22 AM

and the mod that i regret the most is a tune . A tune that is not made correctly will give you headaches... now i run BM3 and is heaven

DBACE · 10-10-2018, 11:27 AM

I would regret doing any mod that makes me change how I drive the car normally on the street. I.E. I don't want to have to think about the mod while I am driving because of reduced ground clearance etc.

PshhhhhMW · 10-10-2018, 11:41 AM

If you're gonna do front lip dont lower it with springs get something adjustable.

Now that I've got a stage 2 tune, I dont really hear my intake anymore. So if you're going that route go with the drop in filter.

CigarPundit · 10-10-2018, 11:51 AM

I would agree with the drop in filter over an intake, which is basically just eye candy, and to some extent, ear candy, depending on the intake. I would also agree that it would be a bummer to get an expensive front lip and lowering springs, only to trash the lip on every bump and driveway. Much to my pleasant surprise, I have the MP front lip and MS Comp springs, and I have yet to scrape anywhere after two weeks of driving in LA. However, I am more careful on dips and driveways that look severe enough to present a risk. But that little bit of extra care has been worth it in my view, because I love the stance and the lip.

Rayers1997 · 10-10-2018, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by pheerIx

Red start button. Can't even see it.

but doesnt it FEEL better knowing its red?

///M4Y16 · 10-10-2018, 01:07 PM

interior mods including red start button , 10.25" display from F15 , steering wheel pro , handles , ceramic idrive etc etc . i don't regret nothing

Tommy L Garage · 10-10-2018, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M4Y16

interior mods including red start button , 10.25" display from F15 , steering wheel pro , handles , ceramic idrive etc etc . i don't regret nothing

Wait...need more info on the screen!

THEROK · 10-10-2018, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by F80Dreamer

Alright forum friends, what mod(s) have you done on your F8X that you regret doing? Interested to hear some thoughts on this, and to help fellow forum members with potential mods to skip. TIA

Vorsteiner flow formed wheels. Found out a couple of them were slightly bent and I'm careful.

Tommy L Garage · 10-10-2018, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M4Y16

do not buy replicas : splitters , lip , mirrors etc (buy oem or from a well known company) they dont fit well and you'll need to buy again same stuff. SO TRUE

Do not combine downpipe catless with midpipe catless ... it will sound like shit . loud but not good . SO TRUE. RESONATOR MIGHT FIX IT BUT STILL THE DRONE WILL BE UNBEARABLE

Watch out where your install your mods , i am from Europe and i do not know many good mechanics , thats why sometime i go to BMW . EASY - DO IT YOURSELF

Mods ? you will not gain money when reselling your car but it's your choice . i got everything m performance interior/exterior and other stuff

YES! You are so right!!!

one of my regrets is overslapping carbon fiber pieces on the car.
When I first got it I installed the trunk spoiler, upper splitters, lower splitters, lip, side blades and diffuser.
I have since painted my trunk spoiler to match the color and removed the uppoer and lower front splitters. I also replaced the front lip with a Lightweight lip and the car finally looks classy again

pomsaeng · 10-10-2018, 02:13 PM

If you're gonna mod...do it sooner rather than later. More value modding today than tomorrow. Theta decay (value lost to time) is real.

Wmf80 · 10-10-2018, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by THEROK

Vorsteiner flow formed wheels. Found out a couple of them were slightly bent and I'm careful.

Those the vvf107s?

nicknaz · 10-10-2018, 03:35 PM

Regretted coding out active sound

Missed the aural drama during low rpm downshifts

F80Dreamer · 10-10-2018, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by nicknaz

Regretted coding out active sound

Missed the aural drama during low rpm downshifts

Funny you say that, I just picked up my M4 a few weeks ago and coded out ASD through my dealer but am going to code it back in this evening as I am not sure I like it off.

Groganrocket · 10-10-2018, 04:01 PM

Regret rw carbon there stuff is the worst, eBay products have better fitment lol.

bmrwrld · 10-10-2018, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F80Moe

Front lip

Was toast after 24hrs

Performance wise, no regrets whatsoever on (intake,exhaust, dp, springs, tune, chargepipes)

Yup I stay away from any carbon fiber ground effects if you use your ride as a daily driver I'd hit everything and its mother.

damageprone · 10-10-2018, 05:24 PM

I haven't regretted it because I haven't done it, but I know I would once I did:

Coil overs + Front lip

I'm already rubbing the bumper and side skirts on driveways and speed bumps. I don't know how some of you guys do it. I don't like to feel nervous at the sight of a slight dip in the road.

nicknaz · 10-10-2018, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by damageprone

I haven't regretted it because I haven't done it, but I know I would once I did:

Coil overs + Front lip

I'm already rubbing the bumper and side skirts on driveways and speed bumps. I don't know how some of you guys do it. I don't like to feel nervous at the sight of a slight dip in the road.

Use rubber front lip that's cheap to replace

MyFragileHalogen · 10-10-2018, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by F80Dreamer

Funny you say that, I just picked up my M4 a few weeks ago and coded out ASD through my dealer but am going to code it back in this evening as I am not sure I like it off.

+1

I also turned it back on when I open the valves with sport+ and like it better. (MPE)

10-10-2018, 10:51 AM	#1
F80Dreamer Major 897 Rep 1,030 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Canadian living in Texas iTrader: (0)	Mod regrets? Alright forum friends, what mod(s) have you done on your F8X that you regret doing? Interested to hear some thoughts on this, and to help fellow forum members with potential mods to skip. TIA
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10-10-2018, 11:19 AM	#2
BimmerKay Experienced Newbie 197 Rep 150 Posts Drives: M3x Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: New Jersey,USA iTrader: (0)	I bought a F82 and two weeks in I got BM3 stage 1 with aggressive burbles, no regrets so far. Today I'm going in for a remus full install =)
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10-10-2018, 11:20 AM	#3
///M4Y16 Private 65 Rep 76 Posts Drives: Bmw M4 Austin Yellow 2016 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: RO iTrader: (0)	do not buy replicas : splitters , lip , mirrors etc (buy oem or from a well known company) they dont fit well and you'll need to buy again same stuff. Do not combine downpipe catless with midpipe catless ... it will sound like shit . loud but not good . Watch out where your install your mods , i am from Europe and i do not know many good mechanics , thats why sometime i go to BMW . Mods ? you will not gain money when reselling your car but it's your choice . i got everything m performance interior/exterior and other stuff
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10-10-2018, 11:21 AM	#4
F80Moe Lieutenant 279 Rep 435 Posts Drives: 2016 F80 M3 6spd Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Kuwait iTrader: (0)	Front lip Was toast after 24hrs Performance wise, no regrets whatsoever on (intake,exhaust, dp, springs, tune, chargepipes)
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10-10-2018, 11:22 AM	#5
///M4Y16 Private 65 Rep 76 Posts Drives: Bmw M4 Austin Yellow 2016 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: RO iTrader: (0)	and the mod that i regret the most is a tune . A tune that is not made correctly will give you headaches... now i run BM3 and is heaven
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10-10-2018, 11:27 AM	#6
DBACE Captain 689 Rep 677 Posts Drives: F80 M3 LCI Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 [10.00] 2005 CBR1000RR [10.00] 1995 ST1100 [9.00] 2009 Camry Hybrid [0.00]	There is But One Regret I would regret doing any mod that makes me change how I drive the car normally on the street. I.E. I don't want to have to think about the mod while I am driving because of reduced ground clearance etc. __________________ F80 ///M3 LCI SSII Lick the lollipop of mediocrity once and you suck forever.
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10-10-2018, 11:41 AM	#7
PshhhhhMW Major 554 Rep 1,030 Posts Drives: 2021 Alpine White M550i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SFV, CA iTrader: (0)	If you're gonna do front lip dont lower it with springs get something adjustable. Now that I've got a stage 2 tune, I dont really hear my intake anymore. So if you're going that route go with the drop in filter.
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10-10-2018, 11:51 AM	#8
CigarPundit On the road to serfdom 1392 Rep 673 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 M3 DCT, 2019 Raptor Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 F80 M3 DCT [0.00]	I would agree with the drop in filter over an intake, which is basically just eye candy, and to some extent, ear candy, depending on the intake. I would also agree that it would be a bummer to get an expensive front lip and lowering springs, only to trash the lip on every bump and driveway. Much to my pleasant surprise, I have the MP front lip and MS Comp springs, and I have yet to scrape anywhere after two weeks of driving in LA. However, I am more careful on dips and driveways that look severe enough to present a risk. But that little bit of extra care has been worth it in my view, because I love the stance and the lip. __________________ "God bless our troops...Especially our snipers.”
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10-10-2018, 02:13 PM	#14
pomsaeng Private 109 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 2020 F87 ///M2CS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	If you're gonna mod...do it sooner rather than later. More value modding today than tomorrow. Theta decay (value lost to time) is real. __________________ Current: 2020 F87 ///M2CS Daily: 2022 Subaru WRX Previous: 2018 F80 ///M3CS \| 2016 F82 ///M4 \| 2012 E92 335is \| 2011 E92 328i \| 2001 E46 325ci
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10-10-2018, 03:35 PM	#16
nicknaz Lieutenant General 3187 Rep 10,509 Posts Drives: C6Z Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	Regretted coding out active sound Missed the aural drama during low rpm downshifts
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10-10-2018, 04:01 PM	#18
Groganrocket Captain 380 Rep 988 Posts Drives: 2010 e90 335i and 2015m4 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Regret rw carbon there stuff is the worst, eBay products have better fitment lol.
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10-10-2018, 05:24 PM	#20
damageprone Major 581 Rep 1,055 Posts Drives: Tesla Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Casino iTrader: (1)	I haven't regretted it because I haven't done it, but I know I would once I did: Coil overs + Front lip I'm already rubbing the bumper and side skirts on driveways and speed bumps. I don't know how some of you guys do it. I don't like to feel nervous at the sight of a slight dip in the road.
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