What mods would you do on a $10k budget?

[COVID-19]

Cams, CSL airbox and tune. Or wait and find a used SC.

[lapoune]

Depends what you like, but I would say CSL airbox. One of the most unique parts of the experience of owning these cars.

[Bostonbruck]

100% without a doubt I would make sure that the cooling system, Vanos, subframe, and rod bearings have been taken care of, along with new tires, suspension bushings, fluids, and filters. That will run you about $4-10k depending if you do it yourself or not. If maintenance is up to date, continue on with the mods.

Think what is most important to you? Do you want it to handle incredibly flat around a corner? Do you want it to sound better? Do you want it to look cooler?

If you want quality mods, the prices can add up very quickly. If you want sound, get an after market muffler and headers, preferably, supersptint. A CSL intake wound also be a good option, but it’s pricey and requires a tune. Those 3 things alone you’re looking at $6-7k+ in parts alone.

If you want it to handle better, you could do suspension mods, like coilovers, Rtabs, camber arms, etc.

A CSL trunk would improve the look of the rear end.
You could get some new wheels. Bbs, Volk, apex, etc
Some people love changing the shift knob to the F10 M5 knob or a chasis mounted shifter.

It all depends on what you like and what you want to change about the car.

If i were you, I would get a CSL trunk, muffler of your choice, Powerflex rtabs, and possibly Koni yellow/Dinan suspension.
Do a few mods and see how you like them. You can always add more. Before you pick out some mods, do a little research about them, it can tell you a lot. Saving some of the money would not be a bad idea, as you may have some unexpected problems come up in the future.

[MTiz]

Starting to build a list of mods that I would like to do once I eventually get my M3. There's a ton of stuff, but what would you guys do here if you wanted to keep the mod budget to $10k or less for a streetcar that will likely never see a racetrack?

Furthermore, say I wanted to cut that $10k in half and use $5k for maintenance, what mods would you guys do on a $5k budget?

Hoping to start an interesting discussion 😀