What's your favorite cheap cosmetic mod?

McGary911 · 05-10-2018, 04:02 PM

I started a thread like this over on my old M3 forum and it was a good one.

We all spent a bunch of money on these cars and some quite a bit on modifications.

With all the $ I have in the car, I still LOVE a cheap mod. I get a kick out of something inexpensive that really makes a difference.

Let's define "cheap" as anything between free and $50.

My vote would have to go to my red start\stop button.

https://www.x-ph.com/red-start-stop-...stop-function/

It really stands out on the interior and you touch it every time you're in the car. I've had a lot of compliments on it.

So what's your fav?

///M² · 05-10-2018, 06:13 PM

Bimmercode for me. Set things up the way they should have been setup from factory.

McGary911 · 05-10-2018, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M²

Bimmercode for me. Set things up the way they should have been setup from factory.

I think we just took the low hanging fruit. Now for the innovative stuff.

Zenit · 05-11-2018, 09:16 AM

I would say the BMS clutch stop is an even lower hanging fruit

CosmosMpower · 05-11-2018, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ///M²

Bimmercode for me. Set things up the way they should have been setup from factory.

Curious what did you code/configure?

RedCarrot · 05-11-2018, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

Curious what did you code/configure?

You didn't ask me but here are a few items that are important to me that I coded:

-deactivate ASD
-deactivate iDrive warning message at every start up
-deactivate headlight washer
-activate auto unlock when engine shuts off
-activate adaptive headlamps (the adaptive feature is dis-activated in US cars because DOT...)
-activate door handle led when in reverse gear

RedCarrot · 05-11-2018, 10:46 AM

My favorite cheap cosmetic accesories include:
-red start button $21 (from a member)
-plain white aluminum plate frame to go with my AW body color $15 (eBay)

///M² · 05-11-2018, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

Curious what did you code/configure?

I coded:

ASD off
Turned on VLD
Mirror folding on long press of FOB/comfort access
Idrive Warning off
All electronics off when door opened
60% Angel Eyes when headlights on
60% Angel Eyes when parking lights on
Idrive 6 lite

ags28 · 05-11-2018, 01:53 PM

I have to agree that my red start/stop button is my #1 choice. However I only paid $8.59 for mine on e-bay.

GregoryK · 05-11-2018, 09:36 PM

Lbb in a spray can and a spray can of clear coat and a can of clear coat blender. All for under $50CN.
Removed front reflectors and made them body color for free. Now I have enough paint to fix any marks I happento get..... money in the bank.
Also bought a can of spray paint wheel color... no road rash expense for me...

akkando · 05-11-2018, 10:07 PM

Ordered vinyl test sheet for like $3 then applied it to rear red reflectors to make them dark. They still reflect red if light shines one them.

From red to black!

sh_kross · 05-14-2018, 08:04 AM

I loved the way my steering cover turned out. For $50 and a bit of elbow grease, totally transforms the steering wheel for me. The alternative being $300+ for an M Performance wheel, and none of them are wrapped the way I like. Nothing beats that.

sh_kross · 05-14-2018, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by akkando

Ordered vinyl test sheet for like $3 then applied it to rear red reflectors to make them dark. They still reflect red if light shines one them.

For now, I like my reflectors the way they are. But I love little mods like these, cheap, able to do it by yourself, and doesn't look like it would be all that hard to go back to stock if you wanted.

Bt12 · 05-18-2018, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by sh_kross

I loved the way my steering cover turned out. For $50 and a bit of elbow grease, totally transforms the steering wheel for me. The alternative being $300+ for an M Performance wheel, and none of them are wrapped the way I like. Nothing beats that.

That’s kind of kool. Is it hard to do? And is it perfect fit?
Also link?

R0ME0 · 05-18-2018, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by sh_kross

I loved the way my steering cover turned out. For $50 and a bit of elbow grease, totally transforms the steering wheel for me. The alternative being $300+ for an M Performance wheel, and none of them are wrapped the way I like. Nothing beats that.

Link? Looks awesome!

JB330Ci · 05-19-2018, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by McGary911

My vote would have to go to my red start\stop button.

https://www.x-ph.com/red-start-stop-...stop-function/

It really stands out on the interior and you touch it every time you're in the car. I've had a lot of compliments on it.

Just did mine. Using the corner of an expired credit card to pry out the unit is lot more easier since there's not much room.

sh_kross · 05-19-2018, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Bt12

That’s kind of kool. Is it hard to do? And is it perfect fit?
Also link?

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Originally Posted by R0ME0

Link? Looks awesome!

Thanks! I did a bit of a review of it in this topic:

http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...6&postcount=26

Overall, it takes a bit of time to do is all. Set apart a day to be patient and take your time. The fit is spot-on, you have the option of using tape to secure the leather, but the fit is so good, you don't need to use it and there's no play once it's done.

Link to the seller I used here:

https://www.ebay.com/usr/mooventsteven?ul_noapp=true

I sent him a message through this listing:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/DIY-Black-L....c100290.m3507

BSMF87 · 05-19-2018, 11:58 PM

Philips SilverVision PY21W $20

CantComplain · 05-19-2018, 11:58 PM

I replaced the wheel center caps with black and white ones like these on eBay (or just search eBay for BMW center caps and pick your fave). They're a lot lighter (haven't dyno'd it but sure this is decreasing 1/4 mile time

), but the difference in quality is not noticeable on the car.

My car is AW and I've added carbon bits here and there, and replaced the gills with gloss black, so everything that was chrome is now black, and the wheel centers are now black and white instead of chrome, white and blue. Pretty subtle and easily missed but cheap as dirt.

Caduceus · 05-20-2018, 05:25 AM

Spray painted my toll transponder tag black. Now almost invisible from outside the car instead of having an ugly piece of white plastic stuck to the top/inside of the windscreen.

Caduceus · 05-20-2018, 05:27 AM

Also, removed the ugly airbag warning stickers from the back of the sun visors.

M2Rob · 05-28-2018, 01:06 PM

I went to Menard's and got 2 velcro loops with metal eyelets on them. hooked them to the screws in the middle of the trunk lid and made an umbrella/snow tool rack. so, the trunk floor is clear now

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McGary911 Captain 467 Rep 680 Posts Drives: 2017 LBB M2 DCT Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: St Johns, FL iTrader: (0)	What's your favorite cheap cosmetic mod? I started a thread like this over on my old M3 forum and it was a good one. We all spent a bunch of money on these cars and some quite a bit on modifications. With all the $ I have in the car, I still LOVE a cheap mod. I get a kick out of something inexpensive that really makes a difference. Let's define "cheap" as anything between free and $50. My vote would have to go to my red start\stop button. https://www.x-ph.com/red-start-stop-...stop-function/ It really stands out on the interior and you touch it every time you're in the car. I've had a lot of compliments on it. So what's your fav? __________________ 2004 E46 ///M3 SMG Convertible Carbon Blk\Imola 2017 LBB ///M2 DCT 2013 Porsche Boxster S
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RedCarrot Second Lieutenant 231 Rep 207 Posts Drives: '18 AW M2 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Boston iTrader: (1)	My favorite cheap cosmetic accesories include: -red start button $21 (from a member) -plain white aluminum plate frame to go with my AW body color $15 (eBay) __________________ Gone but not forgotten: '14 Corvette Stingray (2014-2017) '05 Boxster S (2005 - 2014) '00 S2000 (2000-2005)
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ags28 Private 26 Rep 77 Posts Drives: 2017 LBB M2 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Pasadena, CA iTrader: (0)	low cost mods I have to agree that my red start/stop button is my #1 choice. However I only paid $8.59 for mine on e-bay.
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GregoryK Captain 503 Rep 780 Posts Drives: M2 '18 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Lbb in a spray can and a spray can of clear coat and a can of clear coat blender. All for under $50CN. Removed front reflectors and made them body color for free. Now I have enough paint to fix any marks I happento get..... money in the bank. Also bought a can of spray paint wheel color... no road rash expense for me...
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akkando Major General 5863 Rep 6,634 Posts Drives: 17 M2 DCT LBB,11 e90 M3 ZCP IB Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (1)	Ordered vinyl test sheet for like $3 then applied it to rear red reflectors to make them dark. They still reflect red if light shines one them. From red to black!
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sh_kross Private First Class 92 Rep 177 Posts Drives: Long Beach Blue M2 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Puerto Rico iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [10.00]	I loved the way my steering cover turned out. For $50 and a bit of elbow grease, totally transforms the steering wheel for me. The alternative being $300+ for an M Performance wheel, and none of them are wrapped the way I like. Nothing beats that. Attached Images
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CantComplain Second Lieutenant 117 Rep 220 Posts Drives: '17 6MT AW M2 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: San Rafael, CA iTrader: (0)	I replaced the wheel center caps with black and white ones like these on eBay (or just search eBay for BMW center caps and pick your fave). They're a lot lighter (haven't dyno'd it but sure this is decreasing 1/4 mile time ), but the difference in quality is not noticeable on the car. My car is AW and I've added carbon bits here and there, and replaced the gills with gloss black, so everything that was chrome is now black, and the wheel centers are now black and white instead of chrome, white and blue. Pretty subtle and easily missed but cheap as dirt.
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Caduceus First Lieutenant 342 Rep 396 Posts Drives: 2008 135 (sold), 2017 M2 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Spray painted my toll transponder tag black. Now almost invisible from outside the car instead of having an ugly piece of white plastic stuck to the top/inside of the windscreen.
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