Anyone else like their car "as is"?

Ezio · 08-15-2014, 05:15 AM

What i love about cars like the M3 is that stock they look great, and perform great. They are already a M modded car. better rims, more aggressive look over most BMWs etc.

although i would still mod the crap out of this car,

IMO a modded M3 is epic.

Candide13 · 08-15-2014, 05:20 AM

Usually, on my own, I strongly prefer keeping a car bone stock. But the previous owner installed black grills and a Gintani exhaust and I completely love both of those.

So go figure, sometimes you need to be dragged to the right place...

GTB/ZR-1 · 08-15-2014, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

So you can run faster behind it?

So I can pop wheelies w/ it

///M Ryder · 08-15-2014, 07:05 AM

I like it "As it is" now

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1MOREMOD · 08-15-2014, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by GTB/ZR-1

So I can pop wheelies w/ it

Same can be achieved by being overweight or having your winter gf hang off the back.

highmodulus · 08-15-2014, 09:47 AM

keeping mine stock too.

mermar · 08-15-2014, 10:11 AM

As good as it is there are a few things that need just a bit of attention. Thankfully - BMW is happy to take our $$$ to address this. So I have made one change and hope to do one or two more.

1. Stock exhaust is just not the proper match for this car. So I fitted the MPE - perfect! The rev match downshifts are intoxicating now.

2. I think, even in M Mode with ZCP, the traction control is a bit too intrusive. Need to do the research here to find a way to switch to the Euro version of MDM - I understand it allows a little more wheelspin and chasis yaw. Dont need much - just 20-30% more would be great. Again, this is stock and already in our software - just need to find a vendor to help change the setting (without having to buy a full tune).

3. Would like to hear just a bit more intake sound - maybe just a simple BMS (or like) airfilter would allow a bit more sound to exit. Not interested in CAI.

That my friends is it for me.

Rbembas_M3 · 08-15-2014, 11:41 AM

I can't leave it OEM love my car looking different saving to do my exhaust next...

dpgfunk · 08-15-2014, 12:28 PM

OEM+ is my preference

NYBulldog · 08-15-2014, 12:36 PM

A completely stock ZCP M3 is fine with me

W/// · 08-15-2014, 01:10 PM

Drive a car without test pipes. Then drive yours without one.
Sit in a car with tints in a 100F weather. Then do that again in a car without tinted windows.
Drive a car without Servotronic mod. Then drive one bone stock
Drive an M3 with 295 rears, then drive one with 265 rears.

The difference will be pretty glaring.

I can go on and on. My point is, I believe you can make an M3 even better to suit your taste. I love that my car is absolutely unique to me in the way it looks and sound (we don't have many M3's in this area, not counting Performance Center). To me, those mods make the car even that much better, even though I thought the stock was very good. It feels so much more expensive and nicer than what it's really worth.

P.S. All my mods are reversible. Some easier than others, but still

tito_gsx · 08-15-2014, 01:12 PM

I couldn't leave my e90 stock I got mine with nearly 90k miles so as soon as I go it:

all fluids changed, spark plugs, filters, etc.
new supersports
eibach and bilstein shocks
spacers
oem mod exhaust
clutch stop
gloss black interior trim (couldnt stand wood)
zhp shift knob

All my mods/maintenance really made me fall in love with my m3....I like mods that add function (rather than aesthetic). As others said to each their own

dmk08 · 08-15-2014, 02:14 PM

I'm the other way. So many things I want to change I don't have enough $$.

dmk08 · 08-15-2014, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by W///

Drive a car without test pipes. Then drive yours without one.
Sit in a car with tints in a 100F weather. Then do that again in a car without tinted windows.
Drive a car without Servotronic mod. Then drive one bone stock
Drive an M3 with 295 rears, then drive one with 265 rears.

The difference will be pretty glaring.

I can go on and on. My point is, I believe you can make an M3 even better to suit your taste. I love that my car is absolutely unique to me in the way it looks and sound (we don't have many M3's in this area, not counting Performance Center). To me, those mods make the car even that much better, even though I thought the stock was very good. It feels so much more expensive and nicer than what it's really worth.

P.S. All my mods are reversible. Some easier than others, but still

What is the servotronic mod. I don't think I have that.

modkrazy · 08-15-2014, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dmk08

What is the servotronic mod. I don't think I have that.

A remap of the servotronic assist maps. Really helps with that mushy looseness off-center the stock car has.

W/// · 08-15-2014, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dmk08

What is the servotronic mod. I don't think I have that.

I think Evolve does it too, but I'm not sure. Servo mod is part of the tune I'm running. Steering is a bit heavier, and to me it feels just damn right. The weight is just so nice, seriously.

That alone to me is worth the price of the tune itself.

dmk08 · 08-15-2014, 02:41 PM

I mean I have Evolve STG II and their GTS DCT software. I don't remember having any option for that?

W/// · 08-15-2014, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dmk08

I mean I have Evolve STG II and their GTS DCT software. I don't remember having any option for that?

I could be wrong, could have sworn Evolve offer it. BPM for sure has it. It's well worth it, seriously one of my favorite mods on the entire car and that is no joke.

dmk08 · 08-15-2014, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by W///

I could be wrong, could have sworn Evolve offer it. BPM for sure has it. It's well worth it, seriously one of my favorite mods on the entire car and that is no joke.

What the.. ugh. I dont want another cable lol.

Titanium Silver · 08-15-2014, 10:13 PM

No mods here. Not even tint.

I also have an E30. Tirelessly working to get it back to full OEM.

OEM FTW.

ChrisF · 08-15-2014, 10:24 PM

I've been a serial modded for years but as I've gotten older, I've got less patience for non OE fit/finish/feel. I think the E92 is pretty damn close to perfect stock. Only mods for me are tint, black grills, angel eyes, + size Super Sports. 5 years ago, I'd have probably done super charger, suspension, etc. Not anymore.

Some like to personalize; some like to wrench and mod; some like to just drive the damn things. I'm now in the 3rd category

m3ray · 08-15-2014, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Titanium Silver

No mods here. Not even tint.

I also have an E30. Tirelessly working to get it back to full OEM.

OEM FTW.

Seconded

08-15-2014, 05:15 AM	#45
Ezio Brigadier General 380 Rep 3,934 Posts Drives: 2023 Alfa Romeo, 2023 m240i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: MI iTrader: (0)	What i love about cars like the M3 is that stock they look great, and perform great. They are already a M modded car. better rims, more aggressive look over most BMWs etc. although i would still mod the crap out of this car, IMO a modded M3 is epic.
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08-15-2014, 05:20 AM	#46
Candide13 Captain 203 Rep 699 Posts Drives: '11 E90 M3 ZCP 6MT AW/FR Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NYC iTrader: (1)	Usually, on my own, I strongly prefer keeping a car bone stock. But the previous owner installed black grills and a Gintani exhaust and I completely love both of those. So go figure, sometimes you need to be dragged to the right place...
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08-15-2014, 07:05 AM	#48
///M Ryder Grown Azz Man 430 Rep 3,021 Posts Drives: GT4 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (8)	I like it "As it is" now ...........see signature for details...........Phil __________________ 2016 GT4.....Sapphire Blue Metallic, Platinum stitch Leather/Alcantara interior, Carbon Fiber Trim, PCM w/Nav, Guards Red Belts, 2 Zone Climate, Sport Chrono, LWB, Smokers Pack, Big Gas Tank, Light Design Pack, Bi-Xenon w/PDL, Auto Dim Mirror, Clear Side Markers, GTS Clear Taillights
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08-15-2014, 09:47 AM	#50
highmodulus Two more till my intervention 9 Rep 144 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 E92 White/Black 6mt Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Va iTrader: (0)	keeping mine stock too.
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08-15-2014, 10:11 AM	#51
mermar Lieutenant 140 Rep 423 Posts Drives: 2023 330e xdrive Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	As good as it is there are a few things that need just a bit of attention. Thankfully - BMW is happy to take our $$$ to address this. So I have made one change and hope to do one or two more. 1. Stock exhaust is just not the proper match for this car. So I fitted the MPE - perfect! The rev match downshifts are intoxicating now. 2. I think, even in M Mode with ZCP, the traction control is a bit too intrusive. Need to do the research here to find a way to switch to the Euro version of MDM - I understand it allows a little more wheelspin and chasis yaw. Dont need much - just 20-30% more would be great. Again, this is stock and already in our software - just need to find a vendor to help change the setting (without having to buy a full tune). 3. Would like to hear just a bit more intake sound - maybe just a simple BMS (or like) airfilter would allow a bit more sound to exit. Not interested in CAI. That my friends is it for me. __________________ 2023 330e, 2016 X5 50i Msport (SOLD), 2011 E90 M3 (SOLD), BMCCA, F1 fan (Montreal every year)
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08-15-2014, 11:41 AM	#52
Rbembas_M3 Lieutenant 40 Rep 494 Posts Drives: BMW 2011 M3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: BUFORD GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	I can't leave it OEM love my car looking different saving to do my exhaust next... __________________ 2011 M3 Coupe,Jerez Black,DCT,EDC,DSC 2010 X5 30i Black
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08-15-2014, 12:28 PM	#53
dpgfunk Captain 333 Rep 655 Posts Drives: F82 M4 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (4)	OEM+ is my preference
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08-15-2014, 12:36 PM	#54
NYBulldog Specialist 1312 Rep 2,708 Posts Drives: Nikes Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NuYawk iTrader: (19)	A completely stock ZCP M3 is fine with me
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08-15-2014, 01:10 PM	#55
W/// Lieutenant General 7532 Rep 12,318 Posts Drives: F82GTS, E36/E92M3, Z4M Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SC iTrader: (13)	Drive a car without test pipes. Then drive yours without one. Sit in a car with tints in a 100F weather. Then do that again in a car without tinted windows. Drive a car without Servotronic mod. Then drive one bone stock Drive an M3 with 295 rears, then drive one with 265 rears. The difference will be pretty glaring. I can go on and on. My point is, I believe you can make an M3 even better to suit your taste. I love that my car is absolutely unique to me in the way it looks and sound (we don't have many M3's in this area, not counting Performance Center). To me, those mods make the car even that much better, even though I thought the stock was very good. It feels so much more expensive and nicer than what it's really worth. P.S. All my mods are reversible. Some easier than others, but still __________________ Current: 16 F82 M4 GTS, Black Sapphire/Black, DCT 08 E92 M3, Sparkling Graphite/Bamboo Beige, 6MT 07 E85 Z4M Roadster, Alpine White/Red, 6MT 99 E36 M3, Techno Violet/Dove Grey, 6MT
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08-15-2014, 01:12 PM	#56
tito_gsx Private 4 Rep 91 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	I couldn't leave my e90 stock I got mine with nearly 90k miles so as soon as I go it: all fluids changed, spark plugs, filters, etc. new supersports eibach and bilstein shocks spacers oem mod exhaust clutch stop gloss black interior trim (couldnt stand wood) zhp shift knob All my mods/maintenance really made me fall in love with my m3....I like mods that add function (rather than aesthetic). As others said to each their own
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08-15-2014, 02:14 PM	#57
dmk08 Gone Fishin’ 7318 Rep 12,125 Posts Drives: Walks Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (19)	I'm the other way. So many things I want to change I don't have enough $$.
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08-15-2014, 02:41 PM	#61
dmk08 Gone Fishin’ 7318 Rep 12,125 Posts Drives: Walks Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (19)	I mean I have Evolve STG II and their GTS DCT software. I don't remember having any option for that?
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08-15-2014, 10:13 PM	#64
Titanium Silver Four Star General 13 Rep 597 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	No mods here. Not even tint. I also have an E30. Tirelessly working to get it back to full OEM. OEM FTW. __________________ E92 M3 \| Jet Black \| All OEM Everything E30 M3 \| Alpine White \| Mostly OEM
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08-15-2014, 10:24 PM	#65
ChrisF Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 203 Posts Drives: '11 M3 ZCP, '10 997.2 GT3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Marin iTrader: (1)	I've been a serial modded for years but as I've gotten older, I've got less patience for non OE fit/finish/feel. I think the E92 is pretty damn close to perfect stock. Only mods for me are tint, black grills, angel eyes, + size Super Sports. 5 years ago, I'd have probably done super charger, suspension, etc. Not anymore. Some like to personalize; some like to wrench and mod; some like to just drive the damn things. I'm now in the 3rd category
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