5 Mods you loved / 5 Mods you didn't

[Kipjames3]

All parts are bought new by yours truly.

Satisfied:
OEM CSL trunk
Vorsteiner front bumper and diffuser (but still want OEM so both ordered via Schmiedmann)
KW V3
XPel PPF, windshield and tint

TBD:
Eisenmann Sport exhaust (on order)

Dissatisfied:
Vorsteiner CSL trunk lid (sht fitment, sht customer service)
RE SSK (Autosolutions ssk on order)
BBS LMs (my tastes have changed since 20 years ago, only like all black wheels, anything silver is too close to chrome, Fikse Profil 10s on order)

I wanted to go OEM bumper and diffuser but just couldn't for that price. Ended up going Miles End for both. Just waiting to get them painted and installed. Picked up an OEM trunk though to replace my karbonius one. Excited for that.

[AbbeyRoad]

All parts are bought new by yours truly.

Satisfied:
OEM CSL trunk
Vorsteiner front bumper and diffuser (but still want OEM so both ordered via Schmiedmann)
KW V3
XPel PPF, windshield and tint (405 Motoring)

TBD:
Eisenmann Sport exhaust (on order)

Dissatisfied:
Vorsteiner CSL trunk lid (sht fitment, sht customer service)
RE SSK (Autosolutions ssk on order)
BBS LMs (my tastes have changed since 20 years ago, only like all black wheels, anything silver is too close to chrome, Fikse Profil 10s on order)

[Tonggi]

5 Favorite Mods:
CSL Inbox
BBS E88s
CF roof with Headliner
Clear Lens Upgrade
Complete SSV1 Setup to Muffler
Nogaros (6th i know but I love them)

5 Mods I regret and are gone or didnt make mistake on second car
Angel Eyes
UUC SSK
Intake Elbow
cutting out carpet and drilling holes for rollbar
CF moonroof delete

Luckily not many regrets. I loved all the parts I installed. and not many I hated, some I was indifferent with that I ended up replacing eventually.

[dHam_Slow.46M]

Not much has been done throughout the years I've originally owned the car & I've only recently bought it, so kinda feeling like I'm listing all the mods. lol

Loved:
Autotechnik Halos
Megan Racing prototype exhaust
Front bumper QD pins
Apex FL-5 18x10 square set up
KW V2s


Not so Loved:
Avant 4 - for the money I was expecting a better plug+play
Hawk Pads - in-between owner had to replace during the height of the pandemic and it was the only thing he could get his hands on
Seibon CSL boot lid - loved at first since it came with the car, but over time it crapped out and buckled. Will be saving up for the new Karb lid
BC camber plates - hate that you have to drop the front suspensions to adjust them. will be switching to turners or vorshlag in the future
Driver - Always complains and nit-picks, too cautious, always spends too damn much on the car

[Actuary]

For the most part, i liked most of the mods i put in the car. But here are some I loved and some I liked less.

Loved
1. KW clubsport
2. Apex EC-7 18" square setup
3. Schrick 280/272 cams
4. Supersprint exhaust (SSV1, section 1 w/ euro cats, resonated section 2 and sport muffler)
5. ZCP steering rack

Bonus - regular maintenance.

Liked a little less
1. CSL airbox with map and working snorkel. Glorious sound, but added stress from emission compliance.
2. 996 bbk conversion. Works well but needs a 20mm with my zcp wheels upfront.
3. Manual swap. I always enjoy a good manual, but I do miss the SMG on the track and the quick downshifts.
4. CSL kingpin. Not sure if i felt a big difference.

[DoubleSidedTape]

I bought a second m3 on Friday, driving home currently and have done about 1000 miles so far. It’s mostly stock except for some lowering springs, and I can tell that some parts of the car are original and worn out (it’s an 05 with about 100k on it).

From this drive, I’m really missing these things:

1. 3.85 ratio rebuilt diff.
2. 17” wheels and 275s
3. RTD Shifter
4. My ground control coil overs.
5. Headers and Tune.

Things I will be leaving stock/replacing with new genuine parts:

1. Cooling System
2. Chrome grills
3. New multifunction steering wheel in leather (new car is a ZCP with worn out alcantara.
4. Swapping the nav for a business cd and bluebus
5. I won’t be doing an accidental diffuser delete like I did on my previous m3

[simon_c]

5 mods I've loved:

• Supersprint sport exhaust
• Evolve eventuri intake
• E60 shifter + new shift cup/bushings
• ZHP shift knob + new shift boot
• Rewrapped leather steering wheel with increased thickness

Mods I didn't love:

• Blacked out kidney grills/side grills
• Tint (esp trying to take it off)
• The front lip that the original owner put on
• Aftermarket air filter (didn't do anything on a stock intake)

[DropTopKingM3]

Hahaa, I've been a dis-advocate of colored boots and excessive color matching since this car was out. I've never seen those boots improve a car's interior, only detract.

Same opinion regarding tri-color stitch on anything other than the wheel.

Years ago when I was younger it looked cool but I outgrew it fast.

If the Coby wheel is a 6spd let me know if you’re interested in selling.

Hey bud I already sold the Alcantara wheel on here a few months back.

Hey man your shift boot, e-brake boot and armrest all match your interior LOL

Ahah not anymore. All back to black now. I even got a nappa leather armrest from overseas to compliment the new steering wheel.

[jet_dogg]

Hey man your shift boot, e-brake boot and armrest all match your interior LOL

Whoops sorry man just saw your ig.

Sup with that gold foil on your airbox?

[ridebikes]

Same opinion regarding tri-color stitch on anything other than the wheel.

😂 so nice, I wish I could like it twice! It's so garish

[Sharocks]

Hahaa, I've been a dis-advocate of colored boots and excessive color matching since this car was out. I've never seen those boots improve a car's interior, only detract.

Same opinion regarding tri-color stitch on anything other than the wheel.

Hey man your shift boot, e-brake boot and armrest all match your interior LOL

[mtpktz]

The good:
Rewrapped nappa steering wheel
Avin avant 4
euro headers and cats
Eventuri intake
HTE tune
Angel eye guy and Osram hid

Dislike:
the fitment of my current wheels
ecs slotted and drilled rotors
cinnamon shift, ebrake, and armrest
my Alcantara coby wheel
tinted front windshield is too dark.

If the Coby wheel is a 6spd let me know if you’re interested in selling.

[jet_dogg]

The good:

Dislike:
cinnamon shift, ebrake, and armrest

Hahaa, I've been a dis-advocate of colored boots and excessive color matching since this car was out. I've never seen those boots improve a car's interior, only detract.

Same opinion regarding tri-color stitch on anything other than the wheel.

[DropTopKingM3]

The good:
Rewrapped nappa steering wheel
Avin avant 4
euro headers and cats
Eventuri intake
HTE tune
Angel eye guy and Osram hid

Dislike:
the fitment of my current wheels
ecs slotted and drilled rotors
cinnamon shift, ebrake, and armrest
my Alcantara coby wheel
tinted front windshield is too dark.

[dr_011]

I think we are talking about two different adapters.
It sounds like you are talking about the newer Resler-type adapter I’ve seen sold recently. I have no real knowledge of them except to say they take all the fun out of hacking the Ibus.
Mike

Yeah, I'm talking about the one that interfaces with the Avin Avant.