Best mod for $500???

alexc93 · 05-02-2010, 08:18 PM

What are the best mods you've done and the worst mods you've done for $500 or less!

On a stock E90/E92?

jmac1984 · 05-02-2010, 08:22 PM

i'm assuming you're talking about cosmetics. while under those circumstances, are you talking about 500 bucks total or each mod being under 500 bucks? you could probably get away with grilles, side markers, debadging, tail light tinting or blacklines, window tinting.

alexc93 · 05-02-2010, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jmac1984

i'm assuming you're talking about cosmetics. while under those circumstances, are you talking about 500 bucks total or each mod being under 500 bucks? you could probably get away with grilles, side markers, debadging, tail light tinting or blacklines, window tinting.

talking cosmetic...window tint is done. was considering grilles, m3 lip spoiler, painted reflectors...

ksspacegray07 · 05-02-2010, 09:01 PM

grills painted reflectors are defitnally worth it, also trim done if it's still chrome i think the m3 lip are played out

jmac1984 · 05-02-2010, 09:03 PM

answer to played out M3 lip.... hamann CF rep. go go go

alexc93 · 05-02-2010, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ksspacegray07

grills painted reflectors are defitnally worth it, also trim done if it's still chrome i think the m3 lip are played out

Trim is already shadow, & i agree however they are subtle

ksspacegray07 · 05-02-2010, 09:31 PM

agreed but on an m3 bc your not paying extra for it i just don't see spending that much for something so little its not an extreme change save for some rims maybe?

AndreM818 · 05-02-2010, 10:14 PM

for 500....get a CSL trunk. Non carbon fiber is about 350

fdriller9 · 05-02-2010, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by AndreM818

for 500....get a CSL trunk. Non carbon fiber is about 350

Can you point us to a link? I have never seen a CSL trunk go for 350 and fit well....

Classycali · 05-02-2010, 11:16 PM

Lci headlights to non lci

shuarma · 05-02-2010, 11:57 PM

springs!! then painted reflectors, grilles, wrap window trim in black vinyl

Bakeme521 · 05-03-2010, 12:31 AM

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for 500....get a CSL trunk. Non carbon fiber is about 350

where?????

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Can you point us to a link? I have never seen a CSL trunk go for 350 and fit well....

Yes can you show us this 350 collar csl trunk? I've never seen one for $350, much less a crappy one. The cheapest one i've seen is the plastic one from vorsteiner that is $895. So please POST THIS LINK.

Robben@ltbmw · 05-03-2010, 12:39 AM

http://www.jl-motoring.com/product_p/bmtr9201.htm

JL motoring sells one for $500, saw them in person and they fit well.

Ofmalik · 05-03-2010, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by cbbplanet

http://www.jl-motoring.com/product_p/bmtr9201.htm

JL motoring sells one for $500, saw them in person and they fit well.

Add another 300 or so to have it painted.

tldoxmf87 · 05-03-2010, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by cbbplanet

http://www.jl-motoring.com/product_p/bmtr9201.htm

JL motoring sells one for $500, saw them in person and they fit well.

It's fiberglass

Robben@ltbmw · 05-03-2010, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ofmalik

Add another 300 or so to have it painted.

yeah that's true.. paint itself is like the price of the trunk itself. so that's why i might just go with all cf.

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Originally Posted by tldoxmf87

It's fiberglass

i think that was what the guy meant when he said 'non-cf'. most csl rep are frp or cf

Tiz113 · 05-03-2010, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jmac1984

i'm assuming you're talking about cosmetics. while under those circumstances, are you talking about 500 bucks total or each mod being under 500 bucks? you could probably get away with grilles, side markers, debadging, tail light tinting or blacklines, window tinting.

Debadging costs money? goo gone thats about it

SV Concepts III · 05-03-2010, 01:45 PM

Cosmetic wise, grills and reflectors will make the most immediate difference.

imaphaetonguy · 05-03-2010, 02:19 PM

New wheels and tires.

I bought mine new for $1100, and was able to sell the OE's for $600 on ebay.

E92-Lighting · 05-03-2010, 02:54 PM

grilles, painted reflectors and an m3 lip spoiler to start things off

kurizma · 05-03-2010, 03:00 PM

i've spent about 500 on upgrading most of my lights.

6000k HID, HID fogs, LUX angeleyes, euphoria interior led kit, led license plate bulbs, cleared out refelctors

Bakeme521 · 05-03-2010, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by tldoxmf87

It's fiberglass

Yeah but all I car about is the look, being CF doesn't mean much to me b/c I'd end up painting it AW anyways. And plus its still lighter than stock.

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jmac1984 Private 4 Rep 57 Posts Drives: Alpine White 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Fayettville NC iTrader: (0)	i'm assuming you're talking about cosmetics. while under those circumstances, are you talking about 500 bucks total or each mod being under 500 bucks? you could probably get away with grilles, side markers, debadging, tail light tinting or blacklines, window tinting.
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ksspacegray07 Captain 77 Rep 801 Posts Drives: 335is coupe Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (3)	grills painted reflectors are defitnally worth it, also trim done if it's still chrome i think the m3 lip are played out
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jmac1984 Private 4 Rep 57 Posts Drives: Alpine White 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Fayettville NC iTrader: (0)	answer to played out M3 lip.... hamann CF rep. go go go __________________ '07 AW 335i, black leather, brushed aluminum trim, comfort, sport, and premium packages, steptronic, STETT charge pipe, tial BOV, STETT CAI, JB3 pnp (map 5 for now), HPF intercooler, air scoops behind grilles, vacuum line mod, matte black grill, debadged, black and white roundels, 35% tint all the way around.
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ksspacegray07 Captain 77 Rep 801 Posts Drives: 335is coupe Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (3)	agreed but on an m3 bc your not paying extra for it i just don't see spending that much for something so little its not an extreme change save for some rims maybe?
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AndreM818 Stealth Bomber 45 Rep 564 Posts Drives: this ^ Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (3)	for 500....get a CSL trunk. Non carbon fiber is about 350
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shuarma Banned 94 Rep 718 Posts Drives: AW e92 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	springs!! then painted reflectors, grilles, wrap window trim in black vinyl
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Robben@ltbmw 120 Rep 2,215 Posts Drives: E90 Space Grey Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: ROSEMEAD, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	http://www.jl-motoring.com/product_p/bmtr9201.htm JL motoring sells one for $500, saw them in person and they fit well.
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 382 Rep 16,968 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Cosmetic wise, grills and reflectors will make the most immediate difference.
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imaphaetonguy Private First Class 15 Rep 107 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Join Date: May 2008 Location: St Petersburg FL iTrader: (0)	New wheels and tires. I bought mine new for $1100, and was able to sell the OE's for $600 on ebay.
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E92-Lighting 889 Rep 35,253 Posts Drives: Next Generation LED Lighting Join Date: May 2008 Location: Walnut iTrader: (324)	grilles, painted reflectors and an m3 lip spoiler to start things off
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