1K to spend on car, suggestions...

carlosii · 08-13-2010, 08:51 AM

I have 1k to spend on the car, need suggestions on what to buy. I already have the following installed:

*BMS JB3 v2.0
*ER Chargepipe with Synapse BOV
*AR Catless Downpipes
*Maddad Axle Back Exhaust
*Forge FMIC
*Match Snell Intake Scoops
*RR Intake with Plenum
*Rixster Boost Gauge
*KW v2 Coilovers
*Hotchicks Front Sway Bar
*JIC Carbon Fiber Strut Bar
*BMW Perf. Shadow Grills
*BMW Perf. CF Mirror covers
*BMW Perf. CF Trunk Spoiler
*iCarbon Rear Diffuser
*Black Powdercoated stock wheels
*BMW Perf. Pedals
*OEM All Weather Mats

Thanks...

Atropos · 08-13-2010, 09:25 AM

Put it towards the balance owed if you still have a car payment?

Other than that, the coilovers would be first on my list.

Black Sheep · 08-13-2010, 10:00 AM

meth

mineo77 · 08-13-2010, 10:28 AM

I hate when people ask this question...sorry just had to say that!

GaryS · 08-13-2010, 10:40 AM

Assuming you already replaced the runflats, M3 front control arms. And when you get some money to spend, M3 rear subframe bushings.

Or meth.

fancyfl1ght · 08-13-2010, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carlosii

I have 1k to spend on the car, need suggestions on what to buy. I already have the following installed:

*BMS JB3 v2.0
*ER Chargepipe with Synapse BOV
*AR Catless Downpipes
*Maddad Axle Back Exhaust
*Forge FMIC
*Match Snell Intake Scoops
*RR Intake with Plenum
*Rixster Boost Gauge
*KW v2 Coilovers
*Hotchicks Front Sway Bar
*JIC Carbon Fiber Strut Bar
*BMW Perf. Shadow Grills
*BMW Perf. CF Mirror covers
*BMW Perf. CF Trunk Spoiler
*iCarbon Rear Diffuser
*Black Powdercoated stock wheels
*BMW Perf. Pedals
*OEM All Weather Mats

Thanks...

Just kidding! Wow! That is alot of mods on your car. I sometimes wonder if it would have more prudent to save the money on the mods and get something more exotics like a Ferrari 355 (They go for about 45K-55K in the used car market), but then again, if you have to pull the engine out to perform a clutch replacement, the 135i is a better choice.

Add laser diffusers and radar jammers so you can really use all your mods to the fullest on public roads without getting a ticket.

carlosii · 08-13-2010, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mineo77

I hate when people ask this question...sorry just had to say that!

It's not an offensive or dumb question

I'm just looking for ideas on a smart way to spend the money on the car.

Quote:

Assuming you already replaced the runflats, M3 front control arms. And when you get some money to spend, M3 rear subframe bushings.

Or meth.

Still have the RFT

M3 front control arms are a great idea.

Meth is tempting, but I'm afraid on how difficult would be the installation .

FJUNO78 · 08-13-2010, 12:19 PM

drag radials

MarkR171 · 08-13-2010, 12:34 PM

I don't see tires on the list... so... tires.

More power probably wouldn't be a good thing anyway without stickier tires.

12'M3Freak · 08-13-2010, 01:21 PM

put some pics in here of this car!!! we want to see.

Atropos · 08-13-2010, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carlosii

I already have the following installed:

eek, ignore my response then. I should learn how to read

BMW86 · 08-13-2010, 03:15 PM

Change the RFT's!!! Do it!!

GotM · 08-13-2010, 06:41 PM

Driving lessons.

Uptempo80 · 08-15-2010, 12:39 AM

I'd say...get tires -Max Performance Summer type.
For $1000 you can get some serious tires. Keep your stock rims for now too.

Absorber · 08-15-2010, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uptempo80

I'd say...get tires -Max Performance Summer type.
For $1000 you can get some serious tires. Keep your stock rims for now too.

+1 or Driving Lessons.

mineo77 · 08-15-2010, 10:50 AM

laser jammer with radar would be nice, unless you are looking for perf mods.

Eyeman · 08-15-2010, 11:13 AM

Meth seems the most logical, I'm installing mine soon. Also midpipes make sense. I don't plan to do midpipes myself, I want to keep a cat. Next would be some M3 pieces. Just the front pieces is all that I did, should cost around $600 installed. I wanted to do a tripod set of gauges but instead I'm just installing an inexpensive boost gauge with the meth kit.

Are you tinted? Clearbra?

If you could sell your stock wheels and tires that plus your $1000 would get you a nice upgrade there.

Of course you could go crazy and pick up a CF hood or trunk.

If it were me, I'd put the stock wheels and tires up for sale and upgrade there, wider and lighter.

NFIDDY5 · 08-15-2010, 12:23 PM

ECU flash from Berger Motorsports WITH a dyno tune...

NFIDDY5 · 08-15-2010, 12:28 PM

Nevermind. I see you already have the ECU flashed. Missed the BMS accronymn.

carlosii · 08-15-2010, 11:14 PM

Thanks everybody for the suggestions

I was considering also the front & rear performance rotors. Looks good under the wheels.

fboutlaw · 08-16-2010, 03:15 AM

track school

The1 · 08-16-2010, 08:16 AM

Tires, Driving school, M3 parts. All good ideas. I'd probably lean towards tires first because with all that stuff you probably have trouble getting traction in 3rd gear with the stock tires.

I know i have only a JB3 and intake and i leave black lines everywhere in second gear.

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The1 Major General 76 Rep 5,114 Posts Drives: white 135 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: KW ontario/vancouver temporarily iTrader: (0)	Tires, Driving school, M3 parts. All good ideas. I'd probably lean towards tires first because with all that stuff you probably have trouble getting traction in 3rd gear with the stock tires. I know i have only a JB3 and intake and i leave black lines everywhere in second gear.
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