Mods you regret...

pokeybritches · 09-29-2015, 07:24 AM

Any mods you regret?

I have two:

1. Carbon fiber emblems - not worth the cost or hassle... the front bumper Roundel is almost impossible to find, and they yellow over time.

2. Aftermarket M badges - stickers peel, slight paint damage on removal of the M badges, cheapens the car.

NickyC · 09-29-2015, 08:05 AM

RE Diablo exhaust on my first Z4M. Horrible, horrible mod.

You shouldn't get any paint damage from badge removal if you use dental floss right?

Daemonblitz · 09-29-2015, 08:10 AM

Good topic, I don't think I've done anything that I completely regret, but one of the ones that I feel worst about is the APR lip install and cutting of my bellypan. Over time it has slightly warped the underside of the bumper, although it's not visible unless you go underneath the car.

pokeybritches · 09-29-2015, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by NickyC

RE Diablo exhaust on my first Z4M. Horrible, horrible mod.

You shouldn't get any paint damage from badge removal if you use dental floss right?

Haha, you know I like my Diablos!

Yes, it shouldn't, but there's a risk of damage if you don't know what you're doing and new to modding. I was a new DIY'er at the time and used some soft plastic tools that "shouldn't" have damaged the paint. As I started to get under the M emblem and raise one side up, the opposite corner of the emblem dug into the paint.

GuidoK · 09-29-2015, 08:58 AM

Eibach pro kit lowering springs.

Too low for the speedbump rich country I live in.
I went back to stock springs and then got a kw V3. (that's about as low but much stiffer on initial bounce (linear springs) so less nosediving when coming on or off speedbumps. Less comfort too sadly)

itdnwiwbp · 09-29-2015, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by NickyC

RE Diablo exhaust on my first Z4M. Horrible, horrible mod.

Seconded. They spent less than two hundred miles on my car and they were only on there that long because I decided I couldn't stand them halfway through a 140 mile trip. Drone City!

unluky · 09-29-2015, 09:11 AM

My H&R's we a little too low for me in the rear as well, but I added the 15mm spring pad in and now I think it is just about right. Does not bottom out, but I still get the better spring rate and they work great with the Bilsteins!

XMetal · 09-29-2015, 09:41 AM

Good topic

Supersprint Race exhaust. Too loud (for me) and lots of vibrations added to cabin. Could not stand it and took it off after a couple of days of driving.

Steeler · 09-29-2015, 11:04 AM

Yep good topic Josh.

None as yet.
I will report back next spring after the off season mods

Nate4641 · 09-29-2015, 11:12 AM

I guess maybe my tekarbon engine cover. The holes were pretty badly off causing me to lose a nut. Also the direction of the weave wasn't was I was looking for, but thats kinda petty.

Reborn_ · 09-29-2015, 11:13 AM

On my RSX - modded it to hell and put it back to (mostly) stock and it's still my dd with 210k miles and counting:

1. Type R gauge cluster swap. My odometer will never be accurate again as a result of this mod. Stock cluster is back on.
2. Black interior swap. I don't REALLY regret this, because it looks way better with black interior, but my SRS light will never turn off on account of the wrong OPDS unit in the car (I didn't know at the time to swap the OPDS unit from my own seats).

I bought the M coupe fairly modified, and have since added an APR front splitter and RE Xpipe. No regrets there

Though it did hurt to drill my bumper.

UntzUntzUntz · 09-29-2015, 11:20 AM

eBay side M badges. One's paint is chipping off, the other melted off the car.

dreamingat30fps · 09-29-2015, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by UntzUntzUntz

eBay side M badges. One's paint is chipping off, the other melted off the car.

Anyone have recommendation on good badges? Mine are getting faded especially the red strip and I would like to replace them, but it's like $30 for the OEM badges.

I dont have really any mods other than my stromung which I love and just recently new wheels.

chickdr · 09-29-2015, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dreamingat30fps

Anyone have recommendation on good badges? Mine are getting faded especially the red strip and I would like to replace them, but it's like $30 for the OEM badges.

I dont have really any mods other than my stromung which I love and just recently new wheels.

I recommend buying the stripes and replacing what you have. There is someone on the forums that sells the three colors as a set with instructions. Good as new when you finish. No chance of damage to the paint either.

Twixboy · 09-29-2015, 12:42 PM

I regret buying my Z4. I could've bought a Z4MR for a few grand more.

3002 tii · 09-29-2015, 01:09 PM

OEM CF lip, wish I kept it bare so I could add a real wing

Varinn · 09-29-2015, 01:16 PM

Nothing on the Z4M yet, but I totally regretted installing fat swaybars in my e30. The aftermarket rear bar just fit like complete ass and all 4 of the heim joint end links seized and failed (front and rear). That was despite trying to lubricate every few weeks. They might work for a garage kept car that only sees sunny days but they suck for daily usage.

Added on top of that, but with the S52 in the car it made the back end way more prone to snapping out sideways on the track and autocross due to being far too stiff. I've returned to stock in the rear, and oem end links all around for a big improvement in driveability.

Huz-Z · 09-29-2015, 02:23 PM

Just waiting to see if Pamela Anderson has any comments on this thread.

ncnmra · 09-29-2015, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickyC

RE Diablo exhaust on my first Z4M. Horrible, horrible mod.?

+1

Stromung FTW

Varinn · 09-29-2015, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ncnmra

+1

Stromung FTW

Agreed, I really enjoy the stromung on the z4m. It totally changes the note of the car, it's got a... difficult sound to explain, but it's not too loud and has that interesting howl at high rpms. I can't help but wonder what it's like with euro headers up front though...

ncnmra · 09-29-2015, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Varinn

Agreed, I really enjoy the stromung on the z4m. It totally changes the note of the car, it's got a... difficult sound to explain, but it's not too loud and has that interesting howl at high rpms. I can't help but wonder what it's like with euro headers up front though...

I've got the Stromung + AFE Intake. Business in the front, party in the back....or vice versa

StickMon · 09-29-2015, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by NickyC

RE Diablo exhaust on my first Z4M. Horrible, horrible mod.

I love mine !!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by dreamingat30fps

Anyone have recommendation on good badges? Mine are getting faded especially the red strip and I would like to replace them, but it's like $30 for the OEM badges.

This.

09-29-2015, 07:24 AM	#1
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NickyC Lieutenant General 17478 Rep 10,662 Posts Drives: M4 CS. Former G82, x2 F82, F80 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Jacked out of my mind iTrader: (23)	RE Diablo exhaust on my first Z4M. Horrible, horrible mod. You shouldn't get any paint damage from badge removal if you use dental floss right?
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Daemonblitz Commander 221 Rep 850 Posts Drives: Z4MC/M5/640iX/M1000RR Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Aurora, ON, Canada iTrader: (6) Garage List 2008 BMW M5 [9.50] 2006 Z4M Coupe [8.77] 2010 BMW S1000RR [10.00]	Good topic, I don't think I've done anything that I completely regret, but one of the ones that I feel worst about is the APR lip install and cutting of my bellypan. Over time it has slightly warped the underside of the bumper, although it's not visible unless you go underneath the car. __________________ E86 ///M Coupe - Imola Red/Imola Red E60 ///M5 - (6 Speed) Silverstone Metallic/Black F06 640iX - Tanzanite Blue/Amaro Brown K66 ///M1000RR - Competition
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GuidoK #buildnotbought 10847 Rep 4,892 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0i ESS TS2+ Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tinkering in the garage iTrader: (0)	Eibach pro kit lowering springs. Too low for the speedbump rich country I live in. I went back to stock springs and then got a kw V3. (that's about as low but much stiffer on initial bounce (linear springs) so less nosediving when coming on or off speedbumps. Less comfort too sadly) __________________ Z4 3.0i \| ESS TS2+ supercharger \| Quaife ATB LSD \| Brembo/BMW performance BBK front/rear \| Schrick FI cams \| Schmiedmann headers+cats \| Powerflex/strongflex PU bushings \| Vibra-technics engine mounts \| H&R anti rollbars \| KW V3 coilovers/KW camber plates \| Sachs race engineering clutch \| tons of custom sh#t
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09-29-2015, 09:11 AM	#7
unluky Major 7528 Rep 1,247 Posts Drives: 04 z4 3.0 Sport & 15 X5 35i XD Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Sedalia, MO iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW X5 XDrive 35i [0.50] 2004 BMW Z4 3.0 Spo ... [0.00]	My H&R's we a little too low for me in the rear as well, but I added the 15mm spring pad in and now I think it is just about right. Does not bottom out, but I still get the better spring rate and they work great with the Bilsteins! __________________ 2015 X5 XDrive 35i - 2004 Z4 3.0 Sport
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XMetal Colonel 1131 Rep 2,866 Posts Drives: Anything Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Z4M Coupe [10.00] 2018 Audi S3 [0.00] 2004 X5 [8.50]	Good topic Supersprint Race exhaust. Too loud (for me) and lots of vibrations added to cabin. Could not stand it and took it off after a couple of days of driving.
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09-29-2015, 11:04 AM	#9
Steeler Colonel 2429 Rep 2,704 Posts Drives: Built not Bought 04 Z4 VF Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kitchener Ontario Canada iTrader: (2)	Yep good topic Josh. None as yet. I will report back next spring after the off season mods __________________ W2A Intercooled Vortech V3Si, custom ducting, Alpha N, 60# Bosch,2.62 pulley, multi port WMI, Severn Tuning(pokeybritches), Tial, magnaflow,SS race muffler, 42 design,3.91LSD, H&R, Hotchkis,ST coils,Konis, Megan camber arms, AKG SS, Nylon mounts, Poly bushings, Carbon interior, CF Aero.APEX
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Nate4641 Major 151 Rep 1,134 Posts Drives: '07 M Roadster Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Warner Robins, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW Z4 M Roadster [0.00]	I guess maybe my tekarbon engine cover. The holes were pretty badly off causing me to lose a nut. Also the direction of the weave wasn't was I was looking for, but thats kinda petty. __________________ My build/adventure thread
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Reborn_ Lieutenant 298 Rep 410 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW Z4MC Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (7)	On my RSX - modded it to hell and put it back to (mostly) stock and it's still my dd with 210k miles and counting: 1. Type R gauge cluster swap. My odometer will never be accurate again as a result of this mod. Stock cluster is back on. 2. Black interior swap. I don't REALLY regret this, because it looks way better with black interior, but my SRS light will never turn off on account of the wrong OPDS unit in the car (I didn't know at the time to swap the OPDS unit from my own seats). I bought the M coupe fairly modified, and have since added an APR front splitter and RE Xpipe. No regrets there Though it did hurt to drill my bumper.
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09-29-2015, 11:20 AM	#12
UntzUntzUntz Lieutenant 129 Rep 407 Posts Drives: 21 M2 Comp Join Date: May 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2)	eBay side M badges. One's paint is chipping off, the other melted off the car.
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09-29-2015, 12:42 PM	#15
Twixboy Captain 124 Rep 904 Posts Drives: '04 Z4 3.0i 6spd Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: MA iTrader: (2)	I regret buying my Z4. I could've bought a Z4MR for a few grand more.
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Varinn Private First Class 57 Rep 187 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada iTrader: (0)	Nothing on the Z4M yet, but I totally regretted installing fat swaybars in my e30. The aftermarket rear bar just fit like complete ass and all 4 of the heim joint end links seized and failed (front and rear). That was despite trying to lubricate every few weeks. They might work for a garage kept car that only sees sunny days but they suck for daily usage. Added on top of that, but with the S52 in the car it made the back end way more prone to snapping out sideways on the track and autocross due to being far too stiff. I've returned to stock in the rear, and oem end links all around for a big improvement in driveability. __________________ 1990 332i 5 speed (OBD2 S52 Swap) 2018 VW Golf R (6spd manual/copper orange metallic) 2008 KTM SuperDuke 990 2007 Z4M Coupe (#1026/1815) SOLD
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Huz-Z Brigadier General 851 Rep 4,057 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0si, 328 XDrive, X5 35i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Just waiting to see if Pamela Anderson has any comments on this thread. __________________ Huz-Z BMW Z4 3.0si Roadster. Montego Blue Metallic. Premium and Sport Package.
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