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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 10:33 PM
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Hi everyone,

I was wondering what you all feel are the top 5 essential upgrades to do in chronological order for the e92 M3:

Appearance/Aesthetics
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Performance/Power/Handling
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Also, for each mod/upgrade, what price (approx.).

THANK YOU TO ALL FOR CONTRIBUTING YOUR DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES!
 

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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 08:26 AM
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Hi everyone,

I was wondering what you all feel are the top 5 essential upgrades to do in chronological order for the e92 M3:

Appearance/Aesthetics
1. Black HRE P40 Rims. ( $5000 )
2. Matte Black Kidney Grills. ( $30 )
3. Vorsteiner’s VRS Boot Lid ( $1400 )
4. Matte Black Rear Badges ( $30-$50 )
5. Vorsteiner Aero Deck Lid Spoiler ( $600 )

Performance/Power/Handling
1. Active Autowerke E9X Software ( $1000 )
2. Meisterschaft GT Exhaust ( $2000? Not Sure )
3. UUC Evo Short Shifter Kit ( $330 )
4. KW Clubsport Coilovers ( $4200 )
5. Bremo Big Brake Kit ( $3000 )

Also, for each mod/upgrade, what price (approx.).

THANK YOU TO ALL FOR CONTRIBUTING YOUR DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES!
That's how I'd build mine :]
 
Old Aug 29, 2009 | 10:43 AM
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Thanks Blackburry! I appreciate you taking the time to share.

What do you guys think of these Advan F7 wheels? Is putting JDM wheels on a Euro car looked down upon? I think they look pretty good... Also, is it sporting an Vorsteiner decklid or a different brand? Anyone know about the ARQRAY exhaust brand? the blue tips look nice... but does it put out good performance?











 

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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 01:31 PM
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Appearance/Aesthetics
1. HRE or DPE Wheels
2. Vorsteiner Carbon Fiber Front Spoiler
3. Vorsteiner Type II Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser
4. Vorsteiner CSL Carbon Fiber Boot
5. Matte Black Out Package (front grilles, side gills and rear emblem)
6. Painted Sidemarkers

Performance/Power/Handling
1. Meisterschaft GT or GT2 Exhaust with SR Connecting Pipes (GT2 is loud)
2. KW V3 Coilovers
3. RPI Air Intake Scoops
4. Drop-in filter
5. Performance Driving School

As for the Vorsteiner brand, this is always my #1 recommendation in terms of fitment and quality.
 

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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 09:29 PM
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[quote=bryantjew;2519857]Hi everyone,

I was wondering what you all feel are the top 5 essential upgrades to do in chronological order for the e92 M3:

Appearance/Aesthetics
1. LM-R 19in
2. black grill, side,and emblem
3. 3D splitter
4. amuse ericson trunk
5. 3D diffuser

Performance/Power/Handling
1. Powerchip/ Giac flash
2. evo pulley
3. UUC ssk
4. Meisterschft GT w/ sr-pipe
5. H&R springs


this is how i have mine done except wheels, AE trunk, and H&R springs
 
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I don't know why, but I'm not a fan of those Advan wheels. I guess what really attracts me to the HRE's is that I like that mesh CSL wheel look on BMW's. That's just my opinion, otherwise those rims are nice it just looks a little too baller for me. I like sporty/classy wheels. You know those wheels you look at and say "Now THOSE should have came with the car"
 
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I totally understand what you mean. I didn't think about that before. Good point!
 
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that ericson trunklid is so much nicer than the vorsteiner
 
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Yeah, I like the Ericsson trunk lid a lot too. I think it's a love it or hate it thing though. Very mixed responses about the ericsson lid from other threads i read.
 
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