Affordable mods?

[kakashi169]

Would love to get everyone's input on some budget mods they started out with!

Here are my first affordable mods that I jumped on immediately.

https://youtu.be/H7LUiuz-s9Y

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[John in VA]

Clutch stop.

[cakM3]

I would say my favorite "affordable" mod to my blauzed is the E90 hidden compass/homelink recessed grey clown nose auto dim mirror. It looks so right in the sedan/touring models...

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Here's a link to one if you want to get it :cool

https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E90-E60-E70-REAR-VIEW-MIRROR-HIDDEN-COMPASS-HOMELINK-GARAGE-OPENER-OEM-65K/223607524724?fits=Make%3ABMW&epid=1022189840&hash=item34100c0d74:g:SDoAAOSwQ8xdQlia

Here are a few shots showing the same type of mirror installed on my blauzed…
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[t.er]

First one I can think of is CDV delete, as that's free. Oh, and also deleting the underhood insulation, if it happens to be crumbling.

I think another good budget mod are quality wheel studs, a kit from FCP is about $120, it makes swapping wheels so much easier and you can replace them every other year or so under warranty.

[Smolck]

Headers. Hands down nothing better for the e46 bang for your buck wise.

[cakM3]

First one I can think of is CDV delete, as that's free. Oh, and also deleting the underhood insulation, if it happens to be crumbling.

I think another good budget mod are quality wheel studs, a kit from FCP is about $120, it makes swapping wheels so much easier and you can replace them every other year or so under warranty.

All excellent mods for what I would say are "affordable mods"... when I replace my clutch slave cylinder I will also be doing the CDV delete. I already have wheel studs in my garage... just need to get a set of titanium wheel lugs for them :)

[san]

Some I can think of-
M3 fuel pump baffle
Strut tower reinforcement plates F/R


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[Reasoned1]

Black-out grilles... < $30.

Wheelskins steering wheel wrap... < $60.

WeatherTech front floor mats... < $120.

Turner aluminum pedal set... < $120.

ECS/Turner carbon fiber strut bar... < $180.

[kakashi169]

Man, I love the responses! I wish I had this type of help when I first got in the E46 game.

[PdZHP]

Headlight lenses for sure!

[Vas]

Are we talking about actual modifications or preventative maintenance items (mechanical or asthenic)

If this is in regards to the e46 the best item that ticks both boxes would be the z4m front control arm bushings. This is rather affordable especially if you are doing a diy install.

But if you are after a really cheap modification that improves the driving aspect, the cdv delete or clutch stop are good options.


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[BADCLOWN]

Coby wraps interior bits (boots)

Headlight lenses

DICE integration for iPod

[BMWCurves]

I'm with Vas - depends what you mean in terms of modifications and afordable. The ones I did off the bat:

2003 330Ci ZSP

Piezo alarm mod (my car didn't come with an alarm system) - ~$5
Angel eyes wired to my interior lights - $60
CDV delete - $0
ZHP shift knob - $65

I believe that's all I did for that car before it met its untimely end with an antelope at speed.

2005 330Ci ZHP

BMW Performance grills - $80 (while still cheap)
CDV delete (actually it's with a UUC connector) - $0
Cell phone mount - $40
Coding things like one touch windows - $30 (I can't remember how much it cost to by the BMW Scanner from a member here)
Front strut tower reinforcement plates - Can't remember the price but I know they're cheap, especially if you do the labor yourself.
eBay LED license plate lights and reverse lights - $20? They were cheap and I prefer the LED look since the whole of the rear is LED
E9x rearview autodimming mirror with garage door opener and compass - Mine didn't come with the Premium Package and I wanted the autodim feature.

[cakM3]

Seeing how this is the "affordable mods" thread, it would not be complete without Ted's BlueBus. One of the best mods you can do for your BMW in my opinion :cool
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If you have not gotten this for your BMW then this is something you seriously need to consider if you want to keep your stock stereo system intact. This device integrates into the factory setup so perfectly that once you have it set up exactly the way you want, people will think this is how the car always came with from the factory. A very good job by Ted for developing and supporting this awesome product :thumbsup

[Will]

^ Yup, I wholeheartedly agree. BlueBus all the way.

[cakM3]

Ziza Interior LED lighting is an "affordable" mod anyone can do to their BMWs :cool

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50977345993_6a71d1d16c_h.jpg

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ziza-parts/master-led-interior-lighting-kit-sedan/e46ledinter~kit/

[cakM3]

The Air Intake Scoop I installed today can be had for $69.99 with free shipping. I consider this to be an affordable mod [emoji41]

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/AF-DYNAMIC-AIR-INTAKE-SCOOP-For-01-06-BMW-323i-325i-328i-330i-M52-M54-E46-M3/202873985900?_trksid=p2504926.m5232.l9681


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[kakashi169]

good find charlie! I might hop onto this one

[cakM3]

good find charlie! I might hop onto this one

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