Poll: Upgrades or Stock? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

HRC · 08-19-2005, 12:19 PM

How many of you are planning or have already started to upgrade your E90 with either aftermarket performance products or OEM accessories(not including things like OEM alarm, but more like pedals, spoilers, etc...) and how many of you are content with the car as is?

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Nikki · 08-19-2005, 12:44 PM

I wouldn't have bought a $40k car if I wanted to mod it, but that's just me.

scottz5 · 08-19-2005, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikki

I wouldn't have bought a $40k car if I wanted to mod it, but that's just me.

Rap Stars mod $350,000k cars. You sound like my wife lol.

ward · 08-19-2005, 12:47 PM

mods put you in tougher classes in autocross, and may hurt warranty

stock's fine with me

etherbored · 08-19-2005, 12:49 PM

slight mods, in proper moderation, personalize an otherwise somewhat-generic-in-places car...
-e-

Nikki · 08-19-2005, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by scottz5

Rap Stars mod $350,000k cars. You sound like my wife lol.

Well I don't have that much money! I meant if I wanted to put money into it I would have bought a cheaper car. But I like everything about the 330 just how it is.

scottz5 · 08-19-2005, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikki

Well I don't have that much money! I meant if I wanted to put money into it I would have bought a cheaper car. But I like everything about the 330 just how it is.

I hear you!

I will get rims when my tires are racing slicks lol.

Kao BMW · 08-19-2005, 01:41 PM

I already have my windows tinted. All I'm gonna do is change the wheels, suspension, and possibly the exhaust...

... so haven't i started? I'm tempted to wait for the M3 to come out. If I spend the money to mod my existing E90, it might be a waste when I switch over to the M. Kind of caught in between. Right now I'm just driving stock pretty much, except for some lighting mods. What would you guys do?

MBChariot · 08-19-2005, 02:53 PM

I definately didn't spend as much as I did to mod the car either. I did that in the past and always wished I stayed stock, just going to drive it the way BMW made it.

AW330i · 08-19-2005, 03:26 PM

I have a lot planned for this car but nothing too too extreme, I am thinking about changing the headlights to euro spec doing solaris mirrored turning bulbs 6000k bulbs in the headlights and 6000k in the fogs eisenmann race exhaust praying for the grouppe m to be released definatly want to do dinan chip when available as well as dinan throtle body and MAF maybe a dinan strut and possibly a slight drop but I love the sport rims and I dont really want anything to bumpy... so like I said a lot but nothing to crazy just a really clean looking E90! Oh and I am not to crazy about the sport steering wheel I think it looks kinda cheap but I havent decided wheather or not to change that yet cuz airbags cost so damn much!!!!

jbl16 · 08-19-2005, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by AW330i

I have a lot planned for this car but nothing too too extreme, I am thinking about changing the headlights to euro spec doing solaris mirrored turning bulbs 6000k bulbs in the headlights and 6000k in the fogs eisenmann race exhaust praying for the grouppe m to be released definatly want to do dinan chip when available as well as dinan throtle body and MAF maybe a dinan strut and possibly a slight drop but I love the sport rims and I dont really want anything to bumpy... so like I said a lot but nothing to crazy just a really clean looking E90! Oh and I am not to crazy about the sport steering wheel I think it looks kinda cheap but I havent decided wheather or not to change that yet cuz airbags cost so damn much!!!!

OMG use periods pleaseeee .........................

Frank_NJ · 08-19-2005, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by scottz5

I hear you!

I will get rims when my tires are racing slicks lol.

I hear you on that Scott. I plan to change the wheels also and the exhaust.

David325Australia · 08-19-2005, 04:47 PM

I'm having chrome tips put on the exhaust by my dealer. should add about 20kw and 30nm of torque to my standard 325i. Other than that, I have no intention to modify my car.

davinet78 · 08-19-2005, 05:10 PM

i have no intention of doing any mods to the car and if at any one time i feel like i need more power or something i simply sell the car and get whatever i have the urge to get as i have done in the past

Broken1 · 08-19-2005, 05:28 PM

I might get a spoiler, but that's only if I can find a nice one!!! :-) I don't love the OEM spoiler on a black car..it looks nice on the SG but not black!

thrill30 · 08-19-2005, 07:02 PM

No mods for now.... but if BMW releases a nicer sport kit in the future, I might just consider buying the bumpers and side skirts... the one that I've seen in pictures does not appeal to me.

AW330i · 08-19-2005, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by thrill30

No mods for now.... but if BMW releases a nicer sport kit in the future, I might just consider buying the bumpers and side skirts... the one that I've seen in pictures does not appeal to me.

Me either, I am leaning towards buying the carbon fiber add ons and body matching the paint. But they are pretty expensive and I have heard a few reports of them being very thin, I certainly dont want something that I dont feel is going to hold up to small rocks or crack extremly easily!

brewer · 08-19-2005, 07:45 PM

After seeing Agio E90's SG E90 wtih Hartge lip and coilovers, I'm gonna start saving my pennies for some exterior part mods.

Imperial · 08-19-2005, 10:28 PM

after modding my previous car relatively heavily, I was ready to step into a car that was as I wanted it out-of-the-box, so no major modding for me (even though few believe me, haha)

Ed_330i · 08-19-2005, 10:36 PM

eh, just that Carbon fiber lip. the spoiler and a chip maybe an exhaust, but i really want a quad Exhaust like a M car.

magmd · 08-19-2005, 11:16 PM

Not many mods..just the basics.

Plan to tint the windows, going to add the rear spoiler, and considering the chrome exhaust tips.

HeelToe · 08-19-2005, 11:44 PM

Really not a lot of Mods out there yet other than wheels. Yeah I've tinted the windows and put in PIAA Ultrawhite's in the fog lights but I don't really consider these mods. I'd like to replace the struts. While I have the sport package the car is definately not as well controlled on large bumps in aggressive corners as my E46 sport package was. Even a simple K&N air filter is not out yet. Ditto on some performance brake parts. I know it will all come in due time.

View Poll Results: To modify or not?
Have started or plan to start modding	36	36.00%
Want to but resisting the urge	11	11.00%
Leaving Stock(Just buy and drive!)	53	53.00%
Voters: 100. You may not vote on this poll

08-19-2005, 12:19 PM	#1
HRC Major General Drives: E90 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 7,234 iTrader: (6) View HRC's Garage	Poll: Upgrades or Stock? How many of you are planning or have already started to upgrade your E90 with either aftermarket performance products or OEM accessories(not including things like OEM alarm, but more like pedals, spoilers, etc...) and how many of you are content with the car as is? Danny __________________ Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Knob/Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" Volk CE28Ns w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers

08-19-2005, 12:44 PM	#2
Nikki super cute Drives: '07 Z4 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Work->Boston /// Play->Providence Posts: 4,755 iTrader: (1) View Nikki's Garage	I wouldn't have bought a $40k car if I wanted to mod it, but that's just me. __________________ Nikki Z4 coupe 3.0si/Black Sapphire/Manual/Black Leather/Dark Poplar Wood Premium/Sport/M sport seats/Heated front seats/35% Tint/18x8.5 BBS RGR

08-19-2005, 02:53 PM	#9
MBChariot HESSEN///M3 Drives: TIag E46 ///M3 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 199 iTrader: (0)	I definately didn't spend as much as I did to mod the car either. I did that in the past and always wished I stayed stock, just going to drive it the way BMW made it. __________________ MB 330i ZSP Sport PKG TIAG/Imola E46 M3/OEM ZCP wheels "A6 direction Saarbrücken"

08-19-2005, 03:26 PM	#10
AW330i Captain Drives: Alpine White 330i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 881 iTrader: (0)	I have a lot planned for this car but nothing too too extreme, I am thinking about changing the headlights to euro spec doing solaris mirrored turning bulbs 6000k bulbs in the headlights and 6000k in the fogs eisenmann race exhaust praying for the grouppe m to be released definatly want to do dinan chip when available as well as dinan throtle body and MAF maybe a dinan strut and possibly a slight drop but I love the sport rims and I dont really want anything to bumpy... so like I said a lot but nothing to crazy just a really clean looking E90! Oh and I am not to crazy about the sport steering wheel I think it looks kinda cheap but I havent decided wheather or not to change that yet cuz airbags cost so damn much!!!! __________________

08-19-2005, 12:47 PM	#4
ward Lieutenant General Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T Posts: 6,044 iTrader: (0)	mods put you in tougher classes in autocross, and may hurt warranty stock's fine with me

08-19-2005, 12:49 PM	#5
etherbored klactoveesedstene Drives: das gut Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: here Posts: 94 iTrader: (0)	slight mods, in proper moderation, personalize an otherwise somewhat-generic-in-places car... -e-

08-19-2005, 01:41 PM	#8
Kao BMW iLOVE90 Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA Posts: 251 iTrader: (0)	I already have my windows tinted. All I'm gonna do is change the wheels, suspension, and possibly the exhaust... ... so haven't i started? I'm tempted to wait for the M3 to come out. If I spend the money to mod my existing E90, it might be a waste when I switch over to the M. Kind of caught in between. Right now I'm just driving stock pretty much, except for some lighting mods. What would you guys do?

08-19-2005, 04:47 PM	#13
David325Australia Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E90 325i 6sp Auto Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 1,833 iTrader: (0)	I'm having chrome tips put on the exhaust by my dealer. should add about 20kw and 30nm of torque to my standard 325i. Other than that, I have no intention to modify my car. __________________ Jet Black E90 325i Step, heated black leather seats, dark wood trim, sports suspension, 17" 161 style mixed tyres, sun roof, sports steering wheel, logic 7, business nav.

08-19-2005, 05:10 PM	#14
davinet78 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: bmw e90 320d Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: gibraltar(europe) Posts: 1,839 iTrader: (0) View davinet78's Garage	i have no intention of doing any mods to the car and if at any one time i feel like i need more power or something i simply sell the car and get whatever i have the urge to get as i have done in the past __________________ e90 320d,arktis,lumber support, hifi speaker, alarm, dakota beige, 162 18", xenon with washer spray,window chrome trimmings, professional radio, 6 cd changer wood trimmings 6 speed manual.

08-19-2005, 05:28 PM	#15
Broken1 E90 Addict Drives: E90 325i Sparking Graphite Join Date: May 2005 Location: Johannesburg Posts: 2,065 iTrader: (0) View Broken1's Garage	I might get a spoiler, but that's only if I can find a nice one!!! :-) I don't love the OEM spoiler on a black car..it looks nice on the SG but not black! __________________ Broken1.e90post.com / First Meet 11 June Photo's

08-19-2005, 07:02 PM	#16
thrill30 Lieutenant Drives: 2010 E90 LCI 330i 6MT Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pretoria, South Africa Posts: 524 iTrader: (0) View thrill30's Garage	No mods for now.... but if BMW releases a nicer sport kit in the future, I might just consider buying the bumpers and side skirts... the one that I've seen in pictures does not appeal to me. __________________ 2010 E90 LCI 330i 6MT\|Space Grey\|Red Brown\|Alumin\|Lumbar Support\|Voice Control\|6CD\|Logic 7\|Xenon\|Prof-Navigation\|Storage Pack\|Luggage Pack\|Extended Lights\|Anti-dazzle Folding Mirrors\|Climate Comf. w/screen\|M-Sport Pack\|Exclusive Pack\|Innovations Pack\|Alumin Pedals\|CF Splitters\|Delivered:19 March 2010

08-19-2005, 07:45 PM	#18
brewer Private First Class Drives: Arctic E90 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: FL Posts: 88 iTrader: (0)	After seeing Agio E90's SG E90 wtih Hartge lip and coilovers, I'm gonna start saving my pennies for some exterior part mods.

08-19-2005, 10:28 PM	#19
Imperial First Lieutenant Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Del Mar, CA Posts: 303 iTrader: (0)	after modding my previous car relatively heavily, I was ready to step into a car that was as I wanted it out-of-the-box, so no major modding for me (even though few believe me, haha) __________________ 2006 330i 6MT - Black Sapphire Metallic - Terra Leather - ZSP - ZPP - iDrive - Sirius

08-19-2005, 10:36 PM	#20
Ed_330i Captain Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North America Posts: 521 iTrader: (0)	eh, just that Carbon fiber lip. the spoiler and a chip maybe an exhaust, but i really want a quad Exhaust like a M car.

08-19-2005, 11:16 PM	#21
magmd Major General Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 5,169 iTrader: (12) View magmd's Garage	Not many mods..just the basics. Plan to tint the windows, going to add the rear spoiler, and considering the chrome exhaust tips. __________________ 2006 330i \| Black Sapphire Metallic \| Step Auto \| Navi with iDr \| Sports Pkg \|OEM Rear Spoiler \| 3M CS35 Tint \| H&R Sport Springs \| Koni Yellows \| Advan RS Racing Hypersilver: 19x9 et22 19x10 et20

08-19-2005, 11:44 PM	#22
HeelToe Lieutenant Drives: an '06 330i & '93 318iS fast Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 518 iTrader: (1) View HeelToe's Garage	Really not a lot of Mods out there yet other than wheels. Yeah I've tinted the windows and put in PIAA Ultrawhite's in the fog lights but I don't really consider these mods. I'd like to replace the struts. While I have the sport package the car is definately not as well controlled on large bumps in aggressive corners as my E46 sport package was. Even a simple K&N air filter is not out yet. Ditto on some performance brake parts. I know it will all come in due time. __________________ Monaco Blue - Black/Aluminum - 6MT - Sport - Cold Weather - Premium - Nav - Sunshade - Active Cruise - PDC - BMW Perf. Strut Brace - BMW Perf. Exhaust - BMW Perf. Intake - BMW Perf. Suspension - Performance Gearing 3.38 LSD - Advan RS - EBC Redstuff