Best performance bang for the buck mod

Black///Mamba · 01-15-2008, 01:58 PM

Hey guys,

In your honest opinion, which mod had the best performance to cost ratio? I am thinking of getting struts and want to know peoples opinions. I do not want to pay for something and not feel the difference.

Anyone do any performance mods on their M they can really feel?

inTgr8r · 01-15-2008, 02:09 PM

that's hard for anyone else to answer for you.

what are you trying to achieve?
what do you feel is lacking?
do you track the car?
etc.....

Rick Hunter · 01-15-2008, 02:27 PM

IMHO, out of the box the M is already a performance superstar and there's not a whole lot that can be done (for cheap) that will improve on it's performance appreciably.

The things that come to my mind are moreso perceived improvements. That is... for cheap, a short shifter (ZHP) and / or CDV change will produce a nice response.

wrh3 · 01-15-2008, 02:29 PM

Zeckhausen CDV was cheap, quick instant gratification.......but I wouldn't undo anything I have done.

Struts Question-I could tell a difference when I went to KW V3s, I picked them up lightly used and feel that was $$$ well spent but it depends on where/how you drive whether you would notice a difference.

I have gone through a few cars in the past few years and almost always the first few mods are wheels/tires, suspension, braces, short shifter as that's where I obtain the most improvement in driving satisfaction but its all VERY subjective.

ZEEFOUR · 01-15-2008, 02:41 PM

Full tank of gas

AtoB · 01-15-2008, 03:16 PM

3:91 rear diff would be a nice add-on.

schwank · 01-15-2008, 05:24 PM

my last two instructors at DE's have said adjustable suspension....

inTgr8r · 01-15-2008, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schwank

my last two instructors at DE's have said adjustable suspension....

Most DE instructors say the driver

Hawkeye · 01-15-2008, 07:23 PM

It sounds like the CDV is the most appreciated mod I hear of and for $30 it's hard to beat!

MMMazing07 · 01-15-2008, 09:24 PM

CDV FTW. and a better shifter. the stock one just plain sucks. so wiggly

RussRamz · 01-15-2008, 11:53 PM

Remove your charcoal airbox filter=free

Dammmittt · 01-16-2008, 06:48 AM

Take some driving lessons

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Black///Mamba Lieutenant 53 Rep 598 Posts Drives: a beast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Best performance bang for the buck mod Hey guys, In your honest opinion, which mod had the best performance to cost ratio? I am thinking of getting struts and want to know peoples opinions. I do not want to pay for something and not feel the difference. Anyone do any performance mods on their M they can really feel?
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inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2432 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	that's hard for anyone else to answer for you. what are you trying to achieve? what do you feel is lacking? do you track the car? etc..... __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver '18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold)
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Rick Hunter Skull Squadron Leader 307 Rep 2,031 Posts Drives: '07 M Coupé & '16 435xi GCoupé Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Emerald City iTrader: (20)	IMHO, out of the box the M is already a performance superstar and there's not a whole lot that can be done (for cheap) that will improve on it's performance appreciably. The things that come to my mind are moreso perceived improvements. That is... for cheap, a short shifter (ZHP) and / or CDV change will produce a nice response. __________________
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wrh3 Car Guy 31 Rep 796 Posts Drives: 2005 MCS, 2013 Corvette 427 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ATL, GA iTrader: (10)	Zeckhausen CDV was cheap, quick instant gratification.......but I wouldn't undo anything I have done. Struts Question-I could tell a difference when I went to KW V3s, I picked them up lightly used and feel that was $$$ well spent but it depends on where/how you drive whether you would notice a difference. I have gone through a few cars in the past few years and almost always the first few mods are wheels/tires, suspension, braces, short shifter as that's where I obtain the most improvement in driving satisfaction but its all VERY subjective. __________________ Bill- 2005 Mini Cooper S, 2013 Corvette 427 www.billswebspace.com/bmwindex BMW CCA Member # 389948
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ZEEFOUR Private First Class 11 Rep 155 Posts Drives: 03 Z4 3.0i, 03 MB E55 AMG Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Full tank of gas
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AtoB Major 112 Rep 1,262 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (3)	3:91 rear diff would be a nice add-on.
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schwank First Lieutenant 30 Rep 317 Posts Drives: 06 z4 m coupe Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: cincinnati iTrader: (0)	my last two instructors at DE's have said adjustable suspension....
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01-15-2008, 09:24 PM	#10
MMMazing07 More than you can afford pal....ferrari 181 Rep 1,471 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	CDV FTW. and a better shifter. the stock one just plain sucks. so wiggly
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Dammmittt My favorite sign. 169 Rep 4,333 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Der Autobahnen iTrader: (0)	Take some driving lessons __________________ 07 ///M Coupe (Premium Package) Black Saphire Ext. Imola Red Int. Best Website EVER!
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