[VisualEcho]

Originally Posted by Sundinisagod

That’s great to hear as the Fabspeed sport cat is the mod I want most but thought id have to hold off for warranty purposes.

Just ask your SA about it, that's the safest route.

Originally Posted by DanG

All depends on the state. Many repair shops in Washington will report you.

Good thing I don't live in Washington.

[Karmic Man]

Originally Posted by Daily Downshift

Hey dudes, wondering what your take is on the best first mod for the non competition M2. We recently picked up a 2018 and the first thing that came to mind was the m styled carbon fiber mirrors.. we can't think of anything more important than that.

If you want to check out the video, here's the link

Get a set of deep concave looking aftermarket lightweight forged wheels, best mod!!!

[Jhan47]

Originally Posted by Daily Downshift

Hey dudes, wondering what your take is on the best first mod for the non competition M2. We recently picked up a 2018 and the first thing that came to mind was the m styled carbon fiber mirrors.. we can't think of anything more important than that.

If you want to check out the video, here's the link

Sick piece man but I wouldn't mess with plastics in temperature like this days lol

How much did it cost you for shipping and duties to get it to Toronto?

[DailyDownshift]

Originally Posted by jkoral

FWIW "non competition M2" is colloquially referred to the OG M2 on the forums.

Personally I find those mirror caps pretty cheap looking. Most people prefer the full mirror housing replacement, either aftermarket (AutoID or AutoTechnic):
https://ind-distribution.com/collect...or-housing-kit

or the real M2C OE mirrors:
https://ind-distribution.com/collect...fit-mirror-set

Thanks, OG M2 it is! I actually looked into autotechnic carbon parts but read some bad reviews and some horror stories from people on this forum so decided to look at other companies like RW.

Would have definitely went for complete housing kit if it was a bit cheaper. Don't want to drop a crazy amount on this build as I'm on the list for the G87 M2.

[DailyDownshift]

Originally Posted by SebsM2

Cosmetically, it's a toss up between autoid m mirrors, tint, and a set of black front grills.

For performance, if you are out of warranty, go get a high flow downpipe. Get yourself a chargepipe while you're at it.

Yea, cars getting darker tints tomorrow and carbon fiber grille is next on the list.

[DailyDownshift]

Originally Posted by Fined

Exactly as above. It depends on the purpose of the car.

For me, fix the crappy audio system is the first thing to spend some $$ on

Whats wrong with the audio system? I think it's pretty good.. plus who needs an amazing audio system when you got the n55 roaring all day long

[DailyDownshift]

Originally Posted by VisualEcho

This is my mod list, in order, and I feel that the collection has done exactly what I wanted without going too far, which was to give the car an OEM+ feel. It looks better, sounds better, and performs better than stock, it didn't cost me an arm and a leg, and retains the factory warranty.

- remove the front plate
- tinted windows
- clutch stop
- Bimmercode
- AutoID M2C type mirrors
- 98mm exhaust tips
- Fabspeed sport cat
- Ferric 437's
- MPS

Great list and super clean ride!!

[DailyDownshift]

Originally Posted by gsrbri

FMIC. The 2 series intercooler is a cost-savings measure that dramatically handicaps the car's sustained power output.

What specifically would you recommend? Definitely interested if it helps with performance.

[DailyDownshift]

Originally Posted by akkando

Those are the crappy mirror caps. The Autoid or the ones Ind has are the ones that look closest to stock m2c mirrors. I had the old design like your cf caps but the newer 3 piece design is so so much better.

Cf diffuser helps the look.

Intercooler is a needed performance mod.

Any specific intercooler recommendation? CF diffuser would be sick, definitely on the list..

[DailyDownshift]

Originally Posted by Karmic Man

Get a set of deep concave looking aftermarket lightweight forged wheels, best mod!!!

We're planning on getting exactly that! Hopefully going to order soon, I think a gold set of wheels would look great on white paint. Might not be for everyone but they could work.

[DailyDownshift]

Originally Posted by Jhan47

Sick piece man but I wouldn't mess with plastics in temperature like this days lol

How much did it cost you for shipping and duties to get it to Toronto?

Didn't pay any duties at all which is surprising. Shipping around $25

[Fined]

Originally Posted by Daily Downshift

Whats wrong with the audio system? I think it's pretty good.. plus who needs an amazing audio system when you got the n55 roaring all day long

If you cannot hear what is wrong then that is money saved!
The sound for me lacks definition, good sound stage, missing sub bass reproduction (the underseat units are mid bass, not sub bass), insufficient mid bass, tinny sounding highs.

I can find some points to optimize in most anything, some cannot..

[VisualEcho]

Originally Posted by Daily Downshift

What specifically would you recommend? Definitely interested if it helps with performance.

The Wagner Tuning EVO 2 or EVO 2 Comp is what most guys go with.

https://x-ph.com/wagner-tuning-bmw-f...s-intercooler/

[akkando]

Originally Posted by VisualEcho

The Wagner Tuning EVO 2 or EVO 2 Comp is what most guys go with.

https://x-ph.com/wagner-tuning-bmw-f...s-intercooler/

I have the Wagner evo 2 comp. On the street I have no complaints, I do a pull and temps are cooler after the pull than before! Some say ATM or CSF are better. The larger VRSF are popular because of their price point.

[gsrbri]

Originally Posted by Daily Downshift

Any specific intercooler recommendation? CF diffuser would be sick, definitely on the list..

Originally Posted by Daily Downshift

Any specific intercooler recommendation? CF diffuser would be sick, definitely on the list..

There is a sticky thread on M2 FMIC. I have a Dinah dual core and it's both high quality and very effective

[Rumbloki]

Originally Posted by VisualEcho

This is my mod list, in order, and I feel that the collection has done exactly what I wanted without going too far, which was to give the car an OEM+ feel. It looks better, sounds better, and performs better than stock, it didn't cost me an arm and a leg, and retains the factory warranty.

- remove the front plate
- tinted windows
- clutch stop
- Bimmercode
- AutoID M2C type mirrors
- 98mm exhaust tips
- Fabspeed sport cat
- Ferric 437's
- MPS

Great pic!

[Moflow]

Originally Posted by Daily Downshift

Yea, cars getting darker tints tomorrow and carbon fiber grille is next on the list.

Be sure to protect your amp! Several people have fried their amps while tinting as liquid can run down the inside of the rear windscreen and pool in the trunk where the amp is.

[SM2]

Mods

-golden wrench aluminum cap
-interior colored parts
-painted front reflectors
-exhaust
-black or carbon exterior bits.

[///M TOWN]

Red start button was my first mod

It seemed logical at the time

Now it's standard

Go figure

[DanG]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

Red start button was my first mod

It seemed logical at the time

Now it's standard

Go figure

I did that also near the beginning.

[AlpinaFS]

Originally Posted by Sundinisagod

That’s great to hear as the Fabspeed sport cat is the mod I want most but thought id have to hold off for warranty purposes.

+1

As someone else pointed out, Guaranteed no CEL so warranties are never in danger. Sport CATs are without a doubt one of best mods for any car in terms of power and exhaust note gains. Fabspeed is the industry leader for a reason.

[Dasnub]

Originally Posted by AlpinaFS

+1

As someone else pointed out, Guaranteed no CEL so warranties are never in danger. Sport CATs are without a doubt one of best mods for any car in terms of power and exhaust note gains. Fabspeed is the industry leader for a reason.

Not true. The factory ECU records the car’s power output and BMW will void powertrain warranties when they see power numbers that are out of factory spec. A tune doesn’t throw a CEL either but they know it’s there through a variety of methods.