How many people are rolling with a completely stock E9X M3?

Seattle S65B40 · 05-17-2011, 01:21 PM

Mods are abound on this forum, but how many people are rolling with a completely stock M3?

For purposes of this poll, and for defining "completely stock," the following are not considered mods: tints, clear bra, painted or removed reflectors, electronic/radar installations, other minor cosmetic interior or exterior changes.

100% stock here. Have tints and clear bra and that's it. Probably not for long, but I love this car stock, so I could be just fine with it as is. I'm guessing less than 5% are completely stock (as defined). <- EDIT: WOW - shocked by responses so far. Lots of people rolling stock. I was way off with my initial prediction.

Thanks in advance for sharing.

mkoesel · 05-17-2011, 01:25 PM

Mine is bone stock except for a smarttop, which I think falls under the "electronics" item on your list.

Seattle S65B40 · 05-17-2011, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mkoesel

Mine is bone stock except for a smarttop, which I think falls under the "electronics" item on your list.

Haha, what about the mods in your sig??

sameh · 05-17-2011, 01:31 PM

Mine is completely stock till next week then the only minor change I'm having is changing my bald stock tires with 275/255 instead of the 265/245. If you wanna call thus a mod!!

mkoesel · 05-17-2011, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Seattle S65B40

Haha, what about the mods in your sig??

Oh shit, you're right. Man, how could I have forgotten about my varaible vehicle assistant? I use that thing all the time.

ManAndMachine · 05-17-2011, 01:43 PM

All stock here except for the hardwired V1

ns2000x · 05-17-2011, 01:46 PM

Stock

Seattle S65B40 · 05-17-2011, 01:48 PM

Nice! So far, a lot more people than I was expecting with stock M3s. It's a testament to how awesome this car is already...

ham96 · 05-17-2011, 01:50 PM

100% stock. Will probably tint the windows sometime down the road but that's about it.

John Tanglewood · 05-17-2011, 01:51 PM

Yeah, it's a beast out of the box...

I have subtle mods -- spacers, lip, OSS lights -- I feel like it gives it that unique look while maintaining appropriate and not standing out.

Of course now I purchased a challenge trunk, and am looking for an exhaust and rear valence...we'll see how that works out, lol.

Seattle S65B40 · 05-17-2011, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by John Tanglewood

Yeah, it's a beast out of the box...

I have subtle mods -- spacers, lip, OSS lights -- I feel like it gives it that unique look while maintaining appropriate and not standing out.

Of course now I purchased a challenge trunk, and am looking for an exhaust and rear valence...we'll see how that works out, lol.

You, sir, have been bitten by the Mod bug! It happened to me on my E46, and I was never the same. That's why i'm trying to hold off with this one. I know once it starts, it never ends...

rbk1115 · 05-17-2011, 02:15 PM

I voted stock, but I have an MS Filter and MS Wheel Spacers. I plan to keep my car as stock as possible.

rjs · 05-17-2011, 02:17 PM

Could do with an option for a few mods, not all or nothing

Mine is stock at the moment - ordered some grilles though

Seattle S65B40 · 05-17-2011, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by rjs

Could do with an option for a few mods, not all or nothing

Mine is stock at the moment - ordered some grilles though

I think grilles would fall in the category of minor exterior mods. It is sort of is all or nothing though, because once you change the x-pipe or exhaust or whatever it is you might do, you have modded the car for all intents and purposes - even if that's all you've done...

Grail05 · 05-17-2011, 02:28 PM

bought the car 2 years ago and said it will be stock forever... that dont work.

TOLD my other half that i will never mod this car... LOL i lied.

SamS · 05-17-2011, 02:31 PM

I'd consider anything you can order from the factory (that you put on later) wouldn't be considered a mod. For example, you can do BMW Individual to get Edition grills/side gills, so I really don't think those are mods, even if you buy them after you get your car.

Front bumper reflectors are a little of a gray area... probably not really a mod, but cosmetic modifications usually start here! Next thing you know, you've got a crazy trunk/boot lid and a hood with more holes than a piece of Swiss cheese

Erhan · 05-17-2011, 02:32 PM

Clear bra, cg-lock, wheel studs and spacers... Also of course my stig sticker. I need spacers for my track wheels to fit, and also makes the ZCP wheels look more flush. Wheel studs looks nice, but more importantly makes changing the wheels easier. CG-lock is good at track/autox since it straps you down better.

I just don't like chrome. So I bought matte black grills and side gills, but didn't get to instal yet (mostly beacuse taking out the stock ones is quite pain).

I'm waiting for APEX to finish brake ducts. I will get those, and also steel brake lines. Maybe street/track pads, but didn't do much research on it. I don't want excess wear on the rotors.

I guess my mods are/will be more performance oriented.. I choose stock in the pole, but right now I'm not sure if I qualify

I sometimes think if I should get acrapovic full exhaust and stoptech bbk, or for (almost) the same money track only car (like s2000)?

sheepboy · 05-17-2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by John Tanglewood

Yeah, it's a beast out of the box...

I have subtle mods -- spacers, lip, OSS lights -- I feel like it gives it that unique look while maintaining appropriate and not standing out.

Of course now I purchased a challenge trunk, and am looking for an exhaust and rear valence...we'll see how that works out, lol.

Are you calling your car stock?! I don't think yours qualify as "subtle" mods...

RandyB · 05-17-2011, 03:29 PM

100% stock. I'll eventually add some 359M wheels and ZCP suspension, but that will be it. Even then, it should still qualify as stock. My 330i is stock as well.

TxFeatFan · 05-17-2011, 03:53 PM

Oh, wait: I added a trunk liner.

Damn.

If I get a ticket for a non-stock trunk, I could probably take it out.

ES_TRADER · 05-17-2011, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by sameh

Mine is completely stock till next week then the only minor change I'm having is changing my bald stock tires with 275/255 instead of the 265/245. If you wanna call thus a mod!!

Whoa u can do this? What does it do? Better handling? Can I go 285? Hoho

jonasaurus · 05-17-2011, 04:57 PM

Stock here barring Edition front grills and side gills!

View Poll Results: Is your M3 completely stock?
Yes, my car is completely stock, and I will keep it that way.	136	48.57%
Yes, my car is completely stock, but not for long.	33	11.79%
No, my car has been modded beyond the enumerated exceptions	84	30.00%
I don't yet have my M3, but when I get it, I will mod it.	17	6.07%
I don't yet have my M3, but when I get it, I will keep it completely stock	10	3.57%
Voters: 280. You may not vote on this poll

05-17-2011, 01:21 PM	#1
Seattle S65B40 Major 215 Rep 1,395 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PNW iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	How many people are rolling with a completely stock E9X M3? Mods are abound on this forum, but how many people are rolling with a completely stock M3? For purposes of this poll, and for defining "completely stock," the following are not considered mods: tints, clear bra, painted or removed reflectors, electronic/radar installations, other *minor* cosmetic interior or exterior changes. 100% stock here. Have tints and clear bra and that's it. Probably not for long, but I love this car stock, so I could be just fine with it as is. I'm guessing less than 5% are completely stock (as defined). <- EDIT: WOW - shocked by responses so far. Lots of people rolling stock. I was way off with my initial prediction. Thanks in advance for sharing. __________________ Club 6MT 2008 E92 M3 6MT, AW/Blk Ext., brushed aluminum 2006 E46 M3 ZCP 6MT Carbon blk/blk(sold) 2001 E46 325Xi 5MT Jet Blk/Blk (sold) Last edited by Seattle S65B40; 05-17-2011 at 06:38 PM.. Reason: flat out wrong
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05-17-2011, 01:25 PM	#2
mkoesel Moderator 7525 Rep 19,368 Posts Drives: No BMW for now Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canton, MI iTrader: (1)	Mine is bone stock except for a smarttop, which I think falls under the "electronics" item on your list.
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05-17-2011, 01:31 PM	#4
sameh Lieutenant Colonel 171 Rep 1,530 Posts Drives: 2015 Porsche 911S Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Mine is completely stock till next week then the only minor change I'm having is changing my bald stock tires with 275/255 instead of the 265/245. If you wanna call thus a mod!! __________________ 2011 E92 JB/BL/DCT--->80K Miles 2015 F80 SS/SO/DCT?->28K Miles 2015 Porsche 911S
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05-17-2011, 01:43 PM	#6
ManAndMachine Lieutenant 25 Rep 596 Posts Drives: G80M3 BG KO, '17 Taco Pro Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Valencia,Ca iTrader: (0)	All stock here except for the hardwired V1
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05-17-2011, 01:46 PM	#7
ns2000x Converted 30 Rep 920 Posts Drives: '11 E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0)	Stock __________________ '11 BMW M3 E90 Jerez - Fox \| '17 BMW i3 BEV Protonic - Dalbergia
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05-17-2011, 01:48 PM	#8
Seattle S65B40 Major 215 Rep 1,395 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PNW iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	Nice! So far, a lot more people than I was expecting with stock M3s. It's a testament to how awesome this car is already... __________________ Club 6MT 2008 E92 M3 6MT, AW/Blk Ext., brushed aluminum 2006 E46 M3 ZCP 6MT Carbon blk/blk(sold) 2001 E46 325Xi 5MT Jet Blk/Blk (sold)
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05-17-2011, 01:50 PM	#9
ham96 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 33 Posts Drives: jetblack e92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: OC iTrader: (0)	100% stock. Will probably tint the windows sometime down the road but that's about it.
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05-17-2011, 01:51 PM	#10
John Tanglewood Porn Star 1316 Rep 3,350 Posts Drives: E60 M5 \| F95 X5M \| F90 M5 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Stamford, CT iTrader: (13)	Yeah, it's a beast out of the box... I have subtle mods -- spacers, lip, OSS lights -- I feel like it gives it that unique look while maintaining appropriate and not standing out. Of course now I purchased a challenge trunk, and am looking for an exhaust and rear valence...we'll see how that works out, lol. __________________
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05-17-2011, 02:15 PM	#12
rbk1115 Lieutenant 14 Rep 527 Posts Drives: Acuras & BMWs Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 Mazda3 i Touri ... [0.00] 2013 BMW 535i Sedan [0.00] 2009 BMW M3 Sedan [0.00]	I voted stock, but I have an MS Filter and MS Wheel Spacers. I plan to keep my car as stock as possible. __________________ 2009 BMW M3 Sedan 2013 BMW 535i M Sport Sedan 2014 Mazda3 i Touring Sedan
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05-17-2011, 02:17 PM	#13
rjs Major 35 Rep 1,281 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: UK (West Mids) iTrader: (0) Garage List '09 M3 (e93) [10.00]	Could do with an option for a few mods, not all or nothing Mine is stock at the moment - ordered some grilles though __________________ E93 M3 \| Azurite Black \| Extended Bamboo Leather \| Piano Black Trim \| 19" 220M Wheels \| Shadowline Trim \| Edition Grills M DCT \| HDD iDrive \| EDC \| Bluetooth \| Front & Rear PDC \| Heated Seats \| DAB Radio \| Hi-Fi Speakers \| USB Audio \| SmartTOP
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05-17-2011, 02:28 PM	#15
Grail05 Putcha ang ganda... 281 Rep 5,441 Posts Drives: 17 F82 M4 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Brea CA. iTrader: (10)	bought the car 2 years ago and said it will be stock forever... that dont work. TOLD my other half that i will never mod this car... LOL i lied. __________________
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05-17-2011, 02:31 PM	#16
SamS Banned 870 Rep 6,248 Posts Drives: Tesla M3 Perf + '18 X3 M40i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	I'd consider anything you can order from the factory (that you put on later) wouldn't be considered a mod. For example, you can do BMW Individual to get Edition grills/side gills, so I really don't think those are mods, even if you buy them after you get your car. Front bumper reflectors are a little of a gray area... probably not really a mod, but cosmetic modifications usually start here! Next thing you know, you've got a crazy trunk/boot lid and a hood with more holes than a piece of Swiss cheese
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05-17-2011, 02:32 PM	#17
Erhan Colonel 87 Rep 2,464 Posts Drives: Cooper S Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Clear bra, cg-lock, wheel studs and spacers... Also of course my stig sticker. I need spacers for my track wheels to fit, and also makes the ZCP wheels look more flush. Wheel studs looks nice, but more importantly makes changing the wheels easier. CG-lock is good at track/autox since it straps you down better. I just don't like chrome. So I bought matte black grills and side gills, but didn't get to instal yet (mostly beacuse taking out the stock ones is quite pain). I'm waiting for APEX to finish brake ducts. I will get those, and also steel brake lines. Maybe street/track pads, but didn't do much research on it. I don't want excess wear on the rotors. I guess my mods are/will be more performance oriented.. I choose stock in the pole, but right now I'm not sure if I qualify I sometimes think if I should get acrapovic full exhaust and stoptech bbk, or for (almost) the same money track only car (like s2000)? __________________ 2011 MINI Cooper S previous cars: E92 M3, Z4MC, Z4 Roadster, E36 328 Sedan
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05-17-2011, 03:29 PM	#19
RandyB Lieutenant Colonel 20 Rep 1,504 Posts Drives: '03 330i, '09 M3 Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	100% stock. I'll eventually add some 359M wheels and ZCP suspension, but that will be it. Even then, it should still qualify as stock. My 330i is stock as well. __________________ '09 E92 M3 6MT \| Alpine White \| Black Leather \| EDC \| CL Trim \| 19s '03 E46 330i 6MT \| Electric Red \| Black Leather \| ZSP \| Bi-Xenons
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05-17-2011, 03:53 PM	#20
TxFeatFan Captain 523 Rep 947 Posts Drives: 2024 M4 Convertible Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Alamos, NM iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 G83 M4 [10.00]	Oh, wait: I added a trunk liner. Damn. If I get a ticket for a non-stock trunk, I could probably take it out. __________________ ————————————————————————————————————— 2024 Tanzanite Blue II M4 Convertible Last edited by TxFeatFan; 05-17-2011 at 03:58 PM..
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05-17-2011, 04:57 PM	#22
jonasaurus Brigadier General 76 Rep 3,178 Posts Drives: E90 M3 [Sold] Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Stock here barring Edition front grills and side gills! __________________ ///M3 \| E90 LCI \| Space Grey \| Fox Red with CF Structure \| 6MT \| 260M \| My build
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