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[Boost Gomez]

Since I have a budget, I can't do all the mods to my car that I want at once. So I am left with two options at the moment:

1. KW V2 Coilovers, OEM Aero Lip, M-Tech Sideskirts, M3 Lip Spoiler, Painted Reflectors, SSTT/JB2.

2. Morr Alloys VS7/VS8 with a good set of tires, H&R Sport springs.

[e92man]

2.

[spacedogg]

Hmm...I think a good set of wheels always makes the biggest difference in terms of the looks...more so than the body kits. Besides, the M-Tech kit won't look right with just stock wheels.

I would just get the MORR VS7 or VS8 with Goodyear Eagle F1 or Michelin Pilot PS2s. Get the painted reflectors (as orange reflectors are annoying). I wouldn't bother getting H&R Springs...wait until you have enough $$$ to get the KW V2. Go big or go home I say. While you are getting coilovers installed, I would also get an upgraded rear sway bar installed at the same time.

Next up would be some more power...like your favourite tune (Procede, JB2, SSTT, etc). If you are tracking or autocrossing at this point, might be a good idea to get/change brake pads to something aftermarket and maybe step up to stainless steel brake lines. No need to get BBK unless you want the look or are really serious about tracking.

Then next up the various other cosmetic stuff...

[Craig@SupremePower]

1. but i'd forget the sideskirts and coils for now and do a nice set of csl reps and hr sports and you can get everything else

[MrSteak]

I really love the Morr's, but I'm leaning towards choice #1 since it'll give you the most performance while also making the car look better too. (All depends on your budget really.)

[karliejai]

Originally Posted by Boost Gomez

Since I have a budget, I can't do all the mods to my car that I want at once. So I am left with two options at the moment:

1. KW V2 Coilovers, OEM Aero Lip, M-Tech Sideskirts, M3 Lip Spoiler, Painted Reflectors, SSTT/JB2.

2. Morr Alloys VS7/VS8 with a good set of tires, H&R Sport springs.

get a set of wheels. if ur already on sports package, leave the suspension as is and get the areo lip + M3 spoiler + painted reflector.

[ElCapitan]

Originally Posted by spacedogg

Hmm...I think a good set of wheels always makes the biggest difference in terms of the looks...more so than the body kits. Besides, the M-Tech kit won't look right with just stock wheels.

I would just get the MORR VS7 or VS8 with Goodyear Eagle F1 or Michelin Pilot PS2s. Get the painted reflectors (as orange reflectors are annoying). I wouldn't bother getting H&R Springs...wait until you have enough $$$ to get the KW V2. Go big or go home I say. While you are getting coilovers installed, I would also get an upgraded rear sway bar installed at the same time.

Next up would be some more power...like your favourite tune (Procede, JB2, SSTT, etc). If you are tracking or autocrossing at this point, might be a good idea to get/change brake pads to something aftermarket and maybe step up to stainless steel brake lines. No need to get BBK unless you want the look or are really serious about tracking.

Then next up the various other cosmetic stuff...

Exactly.

[tintivilus]

It's not an option, but I'd vote for 2 & reflectors. they're cheap

[Boost Gomez]

Ah, it's neck and neck.. Thanks for all the opinions so far. Keep 'em coming

[Boost Gomez]

Bump..

[Boost Gomez]

What about the VS7's with just the aero lip and M3 spoiler?

[Carnage]

Originally Posted by spacedogg

Hmm...I think a good set of wheels always makes the biggest difference in terms of the looks...more so than the body kits. Besides, the M-Tech kit won't look right with just stock wheels.

I would just get the MORR VS7 or VS8 with Goodyear Eagle F1 or Michelin Pilot PS2s. Get the painted reflectors (as orange reflectors are annoying). I wouldn't bother getting H&R Springs...wait until you have enough $$$ to get the KW V2. Go big or go home I say. While you are getting coilovers installed, I would also get an upgraded rear sway bar installed at the same time.

Next up would be some more power...like your favourite tune (Procede, JB2, SSTT, etc). If you are tracking or autocrossing at this point, might be a good idea to get/change brake pads to something aftermarket and maybe step up to stainless steel brake lines. No need to get BBK unless you want the look or are really serious about tracking.

Then next up the various other cosmetic stuff...

bingo......adding more power without upgrading other parts of the car isn't always the best plan. Figure out everything you want, how much money that is and you want to spend that money (at once, in chunks, etc.). Then start buying things as you can. Plenty of people have bought things, stockpiled them and waited to install everything at once.

[TheAcAvenger]

coils first...everything else after

[Boost Gomez]

Now for tires.. 235/265 or 245/275?

[Bluecougar]

#2 I'm planning to do the same mods VS7/tires/H&R sport springs/Koni shocks

[picus]

I'd go with 2 if it had coilovers too. Coilovers are worth the money over springs.

[06RedGoat]

I actually like the stock wheels, and unless I get an amazing deal on a package set of wheels I am keeping them.

Option 1 is basically what i have gone with, and am in the process of installing. Except I added in an exhaust, and subtracting the side skirts/spoiler because I really don't see how they change the look enough to offset the cost.

I think you should go option one. Coilovers are a world of difference from springs. You will want coilovers in the future, and that means you will have to pay to have installed/aligned twice.

[chinoxs203]

i or xi it doesn't matter. needs a drop before wheels

[e90AW335i]

Can I pick another route?

(tune first)

[nicknaz]

i voted 2 because i think better tires is always the best first step in my opinion

[BuLoOoSki]

definite;y first number 1

[Boost Gomez]

Bump.. More opinions please.