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    What is your *favorite* modification....

    Not necessarily your most expensive but what modification continues to put a smile on your face. Seats, FI, stereo, suspension, etc?

    Look forward to your replies!

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    Probably the randy Forbes subframe kit. Besides from future proofing any subframe damage, it makes the coupe much more stable and less unpredictable in transitions (easier to control....)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nighthawk399 View Post
    BillyBoat Exhaust, Turn on Low Rumble......3k RPM Growl....... 5K RPM......I6 Music From Heaven....Aka Raspy BMW Signature..
    I'm glad I read this. I have this exhaust waiting to be installed.
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    The one that consistently brings the most pleasure is the stereo--of all the cash I've put into it, this is where I get the most bang for the buck.

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    TCKling SA suspension
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    Nice thread Terry! You're always doing something to generate participation, and I can tell you, that is very rare on any of the forums that I visit (not just the several BMW sites, but everything ranging from the Healey to Millerwelds.com, Ridgid tools and, well, just about any topic you can imagine, and there's a support-forum for it).

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    As for my own favorite modification, it's not just forced induction, but specifically the Eurosport Twinscrew supercharger upgrade. I have only done two (2) installations so far, and one (1) of those was actually a largely similar package produced by Active Autoworkes. Neither has been for my own car, but I was able to put a hundred or so miles on each car before returning it to their owner__words cannot describe the difference in the car's available power, and it remains completely tractable for daily driving. I did however, secure a secondhand Eurosport TS setup for myself, but I've been so busy since moving to Florida that I haven't had a chance to do my own installation yet; soon though...!!!


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    Quote Originally Posted by say mmmm View Post
    Seat mod!
    The seat tilt mod was definitely one of those 20 minute, $20 changes that made a significant improvement.

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    Do it.

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    The seat angle mod is definitely the best $20 I have ever spent, next comes the Magnaflow muffler I had welded in, I love the sound of that six just purring along. My latest mods have been the instalation of an aftermarket alarm system and a new radio. The alarm is neat for the door lock feature and off course peace of mind, the stereo, a Pioneer unit I bought used from my son has a much better tuner and plays MP3 and can accept an iPod or iPhone, this increases the music available.

    Cool thread for sure Terry, thanks.

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    I haven't done a ton of mods yet, but the LeatherZ armrest is my favorite upgrade so far. It's comfortable, looks like it always should've been there and made me appreciate something that I always took for granted in other vehicles.

    A close second was swapping out the dome and trunk lights with LEDs.
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