I'm Jonesing for a Mod

oregondonor · 06-03-2014, 11:47 AM

This being my first BMW one thing I have come to quick realization is the high cost of aftermarket modifications. My most expensive mod to date would be my coilovers. I went with ST coils to save money and installed them myself but even the alignment was costly. The tint was fairly reasonable at less than $200. The rear lip was very inexpensive and the spacers were another 200 dollar bill. Most of these items cost roughly the same no matter what make a vehicle you are driving. But I have run out of reasonably prices mods.

Euro airbox $450, Performance Exhaust $1000, M Sport bumper $1000, wheels $2000, etc.

Do you ever find yourself searching for a mod that you can afford just to curb your need to mod? I do...every day!

smithf80 · 06-03-2014, 11:49 AM

I am always looking for a project. Sometimes functional projects are cheap like brakes or rotors.

Caliper painting is a cheap mod, interior trim wrapping.

My next mod is iDrive retrofit which is NOT cheap to say the least. lol

Delta0311 · 06-03-2014, 12:03 PM

So what you're saying is that your wallet is cruisin for a bruisin...

ken1137 · 06-03-2014, 12:05 PM

Do you ever find yourself searching for a mod that you can afford just to curb your need to mod? I do...every day!

Nope...typically after modding I barely have enough time to work on car maintenance. Next, stop tech pads and zimmerman rotors and brake fluid flush. Then, something will come up.

tm6030 · 06-03-2014, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ken1137

Do you ever find yourself searching for a mod that you can afford just to curb your need to mod? I do...every day!

Nope...typically after modding I barely have enough time to work on car maintenance. Next, stop tech pads and zimmerman rotors and brake fluid flush. Then, something will come up.

I heard zimmerman rotors are bad?

Fillyo75 · 06-03-2014, 12:17 PM

I used Zimmerman zinc coated rotors on my 330, no issues whatsover, to some extent, metal is metal

oregondonor · 06-03-2014, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Delta0311

So what you're saying is that your wallet is cruisin for a bruisin...

Most definitely! Lately I've been looking for mods that are wallet friendly. But they are mods that aren't really that cool. Performance brake lever and shifter. Pedals. Crap like that I just really don't care that much about.

So I wait...

AviatorBimmer · 06-03-2014, 01:29 PM

I have StopTech drilled/slotted rotors and FWIW, I'm going back to OEMs soon. They look nice but performance wise, it's nothing to write home about.

ken1137 · 06-03-2014, 01:35 PM

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I heard zimmerman rotors are bad?

Well, it is Harold's recommendation from HPAShop so I am going with them. I never have any issues with his recommendations. I was initially going to buy Stop tech drilled rotors but they are made in China and there seem to be more problems recently.

oregondonor · 06-03-2014, 02:10 PM

I like the painting of the calipers as an inexpensive mod. What is the product everyone is using for that application?

bimmette · 06-03-2014, 02:12 PM

Yup, I hear ya! I have a couple things planned but after that I need to come up with more budget-friendly ideas.

AzureHaze · 06-03-2014, 02:14 PM

Ugh, someday I'll get my lazy ass up to paint the calipers glossy black...

bimmette · 06-03-2014, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by AzureHaze

Ugh, someday I'll get my lazy ass up to paint the calipers glossy black...

Yeah, I think that's on my to-do list too.

#Tee · 06-03-2014, 02:30 PM

think of the car mod addiction as a better choice vs drugs, harlots...wait never mind forget i said that one...gambling, and alcohol. end of day we have something to show for....that said if you turn down free drugs youre a knuckle head lol.

Zach1328 · 06-03-2014, 02:49 PM

Sounds like it might be time for a 335i? The potential mods are endless, relatively inexpensive and they add a TON of power.
DCI - $150
Jb4 - $450
DP's - $350
FMIC - $800
CP - $250
BOV - $250
Meth - $500-750
Sorry, I'm biased towards the n54's cause with all those mods they will put down 400+whp which is upwards of 500hp at the crank!

But yes I always feel the need to mod my car - even when I can't afford the mods lol.

LuxAngelEyes · 06-03-2014, 02:49 PM

new angel eyes are always an easy choice for a cosmetic mod

oregondonor · 06-03-2014, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by AzureHaze

Ugh, someday I'll get my lazy ass up to paint the calipers glossy black...

I said rotors...

benzo23 · 06-03-2014, 03:28 PM

I think you should be saving up for the performance exhaust, that would of actually been first on the list besides tint.

Give_Em_The_DD · 06-03-2014, 03:37 PM

I found myself focusing on performance upgrades last year and into this spring. I really want to focus on more cosmetic mods at this point (m tech front/rear), full detail.

I tried doing a mix of both, and it got expensive quick.

If anyone wants to donate to my RB or Vargas fund that'd be sweet -__-

smithf80 · 06-03-2014, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by LuxAngelEyes

new angel eyes are always an easy choice for a cosmetic mod

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oregondonor · 06-03-2014, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by benzo23

I think you should be saving up for the performance exhaust, that would of actually been first on the list besides tint.

PE and Euro Airbox are next on my list. Probably in the reverse order due to cost.

I'm a wedding photographer and here in Oregon wedding season is in full swing so $$ will be rolling in for the next 4 months!

hongsc · 06-03-2014, 03:50 PM

Save the money for a nice trip overseas. Once you realize how much money you put into your car and the mods are worthless when you sell it with the car. It will hit you hard.

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oregondonor Lieutenant 88 Rep 509 Posts Drives: 2016 435i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Pacific NW iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW 435i ZHP [10.00] 2023 BMW X3 xDrive 30i [0.00]	I'm Jonesing for a Mod This being my first BMW one thing I have come to quick realization is the high cost of aftermarket modifications. My most expensive mod to date would be my coilovers. I went with ST coils to save money and installed them myself but even the alignment was costly. The tint was fairly reasonable at less than $200. The rear lip was very inexpensive and the spacers were another 200 dollar bill. Most of these items cost roughly the same no matter what make a vehicle you are driving. But I have run out of reasonably prices mods. Euro airbox $450, Performance Exhaust $1000, M Sport bumper $1000, wheels $2000, etc. Do you ever find yourself searching for a mod that you can afford just to curb your need to mod? I do...every day! __________________ 2016 435i MSport ZHP #85
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Fillyo75 Lieutenant 22 Rep 457 Posts Drives: 2009 e90 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Chicago, IL (South Burbs) iTrader: (0)	I used Zimmerman zinc coated rotors on my 330, no issues whatsover, to some extent, metal is metal __________________ //\|Phil Current: 2011 Audi S4 Gone: 2009 e90 335 \|6MT
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Zach1328 First Lieutenant 39 Rep 315 Posts Drives: 2008 535i / 2007 335i Join Date: May 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Sounds like it might be time for a 335i? The potential mods are endless, relatively inexpensive and they add a TON of power. DCI - $150 Jb4 - $450 DP's - $350 FMIC - $800 CP - $250 BOV - $250 Meth - $500-750 Sorry, I'm biased towards the n54's cause with all those mods they will put down 400+whp which is upwards of 500hp at the crank! But yes I always feel the need to mod my car - even when I can't afford the mods lol. __________________ 07 335i Mods: JB4 + MHD BEF, RB Twos Plus, Phoenix PI Manifold, Dual Walbro 450 LPFP's, DCI, VRSF DP's, VRSF 7.5" FMIC, VRSF CP + TiAL BOV, VRSF inlets & aluminum outlets, TC Kline SA, M3 F/R control arms, M3 subframe bushings
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