5 Mods you loved / 5 Mods you didn't

[sbay]

5 I loved:
1. Euro headers - amplifies the rasp, which I like
2. RE Diablo exhaust - screams at high RPM
3. Bilstein PSS10 - just right for a street car with easy adjustability
4. Bluebus - OE-like integration providing crisp, clean audio
5. CSL Intake - what more can I say that hasn’t already been

5 I didn’t:
1. Angel eyes - while they look nice in certain cases (i.e., at night with a fresh set of lenses), I hate the fact that the chrome surrounds always get chipped during install/the slightest touch
2. Eonon - lag/freeze
3. Backup camera - never was able to get a clean install that I liked, ymmv
4. Lseat leather replacement covers - technically does the job but nothing like OE leather
5. Armrest delete - personal preference here, nothing more

[karter16]

5 Favourite Mods

1: CSL bucket seats - aside from the originality factor they completely transform the driving experience, you get so much more feedback on what the car is doing.

2: CSL airbox - anyone who has one knows - for me this has had the added enjoyment of working on the tune, etc as well.

3: New OE steering wheel - the feel of a new wheel again is massive for experiencing the car.

4: Yurkan 6 point RACP brace - huge improvement to the rear of the car, the additional stiffness and stability is very noticeable.

5: solid steering coupler (don’t do this if you have an LHD) - a very significant improvement in handling feel and preciseness.

6: I realize this is number 6, but I'm just super proud of it - repainting by hand the damaged SMG shifter emblem rather than spending 450 euro on a new one.





5 least favourite mods

1: The eBay diffuser a previous owner put on the car. They hacked up the rear bumper to make it fit :-(

2: The K&N “performance” oiled airfilter that PO put on the car - had to clean the intake out and clean the MAF sensor :-(

3: Aftermarket exhaust hangers - I have learned my lesson.

4: the silver enamel paint I used in 2017 to paint the v brace and rear sway bar brackets. The black is awesome, the silver sucks.

5: Glueing c and b pillar fabric. It's just not worth the effort for the end result you get - rewrap properly or buy new.


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[Slideways]

5 Favourite Mods

1: CSL bucket seats - aside from the originality factor they completely transform the driving experience, you get so much more feedback on what the car is doing.

2: CSL airbox - anyone who has one knows - for me this has had the added enjoyment of working on the tune, etc as well.

2: New OE steering wheel - the feel of a new wheel again is massive for experiencing the car.

3: Yurkan 6 point RACP brace - huge improvement to the rear of the car, the additional stiffness and stability is very noticeable.

5: solid steering coupler - a very significant improvement in handling feel and preciseness.

6: I realize this is number 6, but I'm just super proud of it - repainting by hand the damaged SMG shifter emblem rather than spending 450 euro on a new one.





5 least favourite mods

1: The eBay diffuser a previous owner put on the car. They hacked up the rear bumper to make it fit :-(

2: The K&N “performance” oiled airfilter that PO put on the car - had to clean the intake out and clean the MAF sensor :-(

3: Aftermarket exhaust hangers - I have learned my lesson.

4: the silver enamel paint I used in 2017 to paint the v brace and rear sway bar brackets. The black is awesome, the silver sucks.

5: Glueing c and b pillar fabric. It's just not worth the effort for the end result you get - rewrap properly or buy new.


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It's been a while since I sat in a CSL seat, but are they centered to the steering wheel or offset like some aftermarket seats?

[karter16]

It's been a while since I sat in a CSL seat, but are they centered to the steering wheel or offset like some aftermarket seats?

Yeah they're centered - not the best photo but you can kinda see how the seat is offset to the rails to center it.




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[sbay]

5 Favourite Mods

1: CSL bucket seats - aside from the originality factor they completely transform the driving experience, you get so much more feedback on what the car is doing.

2: CSL airbox - anyone who has one knows - for me this has had the added enjoyment of working on the tune, etc as well.

3: New OE steering wheel - the feel of a new wheel again is massive for experiencing the car.

4: Yurkan 6 point RACP brace - huge improvement to the rear of the car, the additional stiffness and stability is very noticeable.

5: solid steering coupler - a very significant improvement in handling feel and preciseness.

6: I realize this is number 6, but I'm just super proud of it - repainting by hand the damaged SMG shifter emblem rather than spending 450 euro on a new one.





5 least favourite mods

1: The eBay diffuser a previous owner put on the car. They hacked up the rear bumper to make it fit :-(

2: The K&N “performance” oiled airfilter that PO put on the car - had to clean the intake out and clean the MAF sensor :-(

3: Aftermarket exhaust hangers - I have learned my lesson.

4: the silver enamel paint I used in 2017 to paint the v brace and rear sway bar brackets. The black is awesome, the silver sucks.

5: Glueing c and b pillar fabric. It's just not worth the effort for the end result you get - rewrap properly or buy new.


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That emblem repaint is sweet

[karter16]

That emblem repaint is sweet

Haha I don't think I've ever surpassed my own expectations of my ability more than this hahaha


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[karter16]

So I thought it would be interesting to run some stats on this thread.

But.....

I didn't really feel like combing through 18 pages to assemble it by hand.

So.....

I asked ChatGPT to do it. I don't really trust LLMs for this sort of thing tbh but I did do a bit of validation of the result and it doesn't seem horribly wrong.

[BL92]

Likes ( trivial since i am still mopping up the mess from the last owners )

CSL Tune
CSL warm up lights
New fluids ( Dual Flushes )

Dislkes

Whiteline RSM's
KYP / LESJOFORES Springs
Whiteline sway bar end links ( cut to size and the rod is threaded )
PS4s ( cracking / crumbling )

[km111222]

Good:

1. Bluebus
2. Euro armrest delete
3. KW Clubsport
4. Millway monoballs
5. New OEM shifter/steering wheel

No bad mods yet. Incoming are Supersprint headers & section 1-2, Karbonius airbox, tune, AMX recaros, and auto solutions SSK. Will report back once done...

[Kipjames3]

Likes ( trivial since i am still mopping up the mess from the last owners )

CSL Tune
CSL warm up lights
New fluids ( Dual Flushes )

Dislkes

Whiteline RSM's
KYP / LESJOFORES Springs
Whiteline sway bar end links ( cut to size and the rod is threaded )
PS4s ( cracking / crumbling )

What's the CSL warm up lights?

[Kipjames3]

Good:

1. Bluebus
2. Euro armrest delete
3. KW Clubsport
4. Millway monoballs
5. New OEM shifter/steering wheel

No bad mods yet. Incoming are Supersprint headers & section 1-2, Karbonius airbox, tune, AMX recaros, and auto solutions SSK. Will report back once done...

I had a question about the euro armrest delete. I keep seeing the shorty armrest delete center console (51168234154) and people adding the sliding cup holders (51167039180). My question is it looks like the sliding cup holder is empty underneath the sliding door. Is there a part that goes under the sliding door?

[ATB88]

I had a question about the euro armrest delete. I keep seeing the shorty armrest delete center console (51168234154) and people adding the sliding cup holders (51167039180). My question is it looks like the sliding cup holder is empty underneath the sliding door. Is there a part that goes under the sliding door?

It's not meant to be/contain cupholders, it's a tray. You can either have the tray with the sliding door, or cupholders, not both.

[Kipjames3]

It's not meant to be/contain cupholders, it's a tray. You can either have the tray with the sliding door, or cupholders, not both.

What tray fits under the sliding door? On the product page it shows the area underneath the sliding door is empty.

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-16080-51167039180-genuine-bmw-part/

[karter16]

What tray fits under the sliding door? On the product page it shows the area underneath the sliding door is empty.

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-1...uine-bmw-part/

You can have either the tray with the sliding door, or cupholders. You can't have a sliding door with cupholders.


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[Kipjames3]

You can have either the tray with the sliding door, or cupholders. You can't have a sliding door with cupholders.


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I get that now but what goes under the sliding door? In that product listing there's no tray and under the sliding door is just empty. Goes right to the floor of the center console.