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Originally Posted by Dubbedown
I already told you the BMW performance brakes do not fit, you'd need custom brackets and even if you found a shop that could provide them I don't see why you'd want them seeing how it'd mess with the brake biase because they were never tested or meant for the Z4.
+1 on smaller profile tires, makes no sense. Go wider if anything for more grip but keep to stock height.
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OK then, Performance brakes are officially off the list, as well as same size tires.
Capristo have not yet answered the email I sent. I understand that they might not have read it yet seeing as I sent it end of last week. I will update when/if they answer.
So lets look at the new mod bill then:
1. Air intake - Gruppe M (no PRi Scoop for now) - found a UK dealer, will get them for close to USD 1300. I have emailed Gruppe M directly but no answer yet.
Vividracing sell them for USD 1100 excluding delivery, but they still have not answered on postage costs to Bulgaria.
2. Catalytic converters - I figure those will not go over USD 400. Will update when I decide on the make and get a final price.
3. Exhaust system - Still sticking with the SS Y-pipe and muffler. The SS bits will cost around USD 950-1000. Will talk to the guys over at Overdrive when I get the time to visit them to see if they can order a custom muffler from Akrapovic.
4. ECU - From what I've recently read in the forum I guess the AA re-mapping with cost around USD 1000 if they can do it for an European model. Still have to contact them to get a quote.
5. Front bumper - I did take a look at the suggested Aero kit. I absolutely hate the rear bumper. The skirts are nice, but the M front bumper looks a lot better than the Aero one. So will have to check on the Aero skirts price, but I reckon they will cost around USD 1000 at the most including the M front bumper.
6. Colour - I am still trying to decide between the original BMW Le Mans Blue (offered with the M sports package) and the Deep Sea Blue. In any case I don't expect this to cost more than USD 2500. The thing is, my dad and I have always driven Le Mans Blue BMWs and we love the colour and I am sort of a stickler for tradition
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7. Seats and door panels - Will definitely reupholster those with black or dark-ish blue leather. No idea on the cost YET, but for calculative purposes lets say that it probably will not cost more than USD 1500 (Even that seems a bit high).
8. Tires - Bridgestone Blizzaks - around USD 800 for all four. Michelin PS2s - around USD 1100 for all four.
9. Wheels - Not sure yet, but lets put it at USD 1500 for all four.
So:
1. Air Intake - USD 1300 (Worst case scenario);
2. Cats - USD 400;
3. Exhaust - USD 1000;
4. ECU - USD 1000;
5. Bumper - USD 1000;
6. Colour - USD 2500;
7. Seats - USD 1500;
8. Tires - USD 1900;
9. Wheels - USD 1500;
Total: USD 12 100;
See a little discussion could potentially save some money. Furthermore, I am certain that this number would go even lower since I am calculating supposed costs for some of the items which I will get a cost from the dealership.