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      11-17-2009, 06:56 PM   #67
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      11-17-2009, 07:26 PM   #69
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overrated....... pre lci euro head lights ( sorry but i think $1k + for headlights is unnecessary)

underrated..... Muffler delete ( sounds just as good as any exhaust out their )
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      11-18-2009, 09:35 AM   #70
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This is tough - just because its over-rated, doesn't mean it's bad. I love my BMW performance grills, $100 and they really change the look - but almost every vendor sells some version so I would call them closer to overrated than underrated.

With that I'd say-

Overrated -
Quads - just don't get why everyone gets so moist about these?
Stick on splitters - there just....well, stuck on.
Cosmetic M parts stuck on a non-M - news flash! IT'S NOT AN M!

Underrated -
JB+ -On/Off in 5 minutes, 30-40hp even with conservative settings, $2XX? What's not to love? Underrated b/c you don't HAVE to get a JB3 or Procede to have some extra fun.
Tint - should be everyone's first mod. Except for wheels, nothing changes your visual first impression of a car - especially sedans.
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      11-18-2009, 10:24 AM   #71
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Overrated-
Black Wheels
Lips/Splitters
Black/CF Vinyl

Underrated-
GOOD TIRES
JB3
coilovers
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      11-18-2009, 10:46 AM   #72
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Overrated- M3 spoiler &
CSL's Sorry but they don't look THAT good. lol way too many people bustin on them self on this REP.

Underrated- Tint (20% or darker)
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      11-18-2009, 11:26 AM   #73
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over rated: Overpriced exhaust tips, theyre just tips people!!

underrated: M3/M-tech steering wheel. the thickness makes a huge differed both appearance wise and overall feel
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      11-18-2009, 11:32 AM   #74
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So to sum up this thread, everyone is saying:

overrated - What I don't have.
Underrated - What I have.

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      11-18-2009, 12:16 PM   #75
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Overrated: doing wheels before suspension, 265+ tires, tint, CSL reps, VMR wheels, ghetto bling wheels, 20"s, air scoops, LED lighting, small/useless mods, blacklines, flat black grilles
Underrated: doing real mods like coilovers and real wheels, debadging, m-sport
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      11-20-2009, 12:10 AM   #76
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      11-20-2009, 07:46 AM   #77
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Overrated - chrome rims
Underrated - black rims
Both overrated.
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      08-31-2010, 04:23 AM   #78
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Most overrated - m3 boot lid spoiler

Most underrated - LSD


^ +1 on the LSD
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Over rated: Aero lip

Under rated: HID fogs

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Overrated: Scoops. They do literally nothing.

Underrated: PBX for n/a's. Get it tight!
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man... fun to read the replies on this thread. lmao!

it's like saying:

Overrated: Anything I don't have, can't afford, or hate.
Underrated: Anything I have, can afford or wish to have and don't you mofos hate!

LOL!
Best response so far.
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Over rated = Wheel spacers (especially anything over 5mm)

Underrated = Wheels with sick/aggressive offsets
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      08-31-2010, 02:08 PM   #85
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      08-31-2010, 02:08 PM   #86
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underrated: lightweight wheels
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Both overrated.
so true
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have any pics/vids of these headlight turn signal LED's? I had LED side markers, but I thought that was about it.
Search, and you shall find.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=338251
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=352387
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