How much $ have ya dropped on your car? [Archive] - Bimmerforums

Madd96///M3

12-07-2002, 07:42 PM

Good lord! I hardly have any modds, but I've sure spent a lot.
My dad ran the front of my car over a tire stop in a parking garage the first month i had the car because he wasnt used to driving a low car.............................................$6 00

Summer rolls around and i find out my A/C is intermittent, and replace it because was all hot.........................$300

Get a 10 inch sub for the trunk thats plug-n-play because i dont want to negate the warrenty/my dad made me sign something saying if he helped pay for the car i couldnt get a system like i had in my last car (yeah i dunno, he didnt want me to "ghettofy" a bmw or something along those lines.............$400

grill badge...couldnt help it................................$30 maybe?

chrome M3 licenseplate covers..........................$60?

V1 and remote display.......................................$430

clutch stop that ended up not working out so well because my clutch was worn, or i dont even know why.........$20

oil and tranny fluid change at dealership because im at college, and i cant do it myself/there arent any indepent shops for bmws around here.............................................. ...........$60

side indicator knocked out by this woman with an SUV when we went clubbin'.......................................... ..............$40

sideview mirror when some retread took it off.....$350

I think thats just about everything, but im planning on getting some DDEs, ZKWs, and HIDz for xmas, that should run me about 1K or so, and my tires are gone, i have such bad traction right now, so SO-3s.......dont even wanna know how much thats gonna run me. Xbrace.....havent gotten one yet, and i have a gift certificate for bavauto from a friend. So i think thats just about it, but i dont have much to show for all that money....:(
But hell, im not complainin'......i still love my baby.

So what have y'all done with however much money?

Mode

12-07-2002, 07:57 PM

I'll bite. . .just DDE/ZKWs for ~$550.

Stylin

12-07-2002, 08:01 PM

-Zeemax slimline body kit
-Custom OEM 5 series Angel Eyes conversion
-Custom aluminum billet lowbeam trim
-Mtech rear view mirrors
-Mtech rear trunk spoiler
-Body colored M moldings
-Custom painted red Supercharger bracket
-Kamei wrap around Headlight trim
-Euro Clear blinkers
-35% tinted windows all around
-Custom painted roundels
-European Ellipsoid headlights
-Xenon HID Headlight Conversion
-H7 Eurolite fog light conversion
-Corbeau CR1 sport seats
-Corbeau racing 3 point harness
-recovered rear seat in black leather and rear deck.
-Custom vinyl black door inserts
-Momo Commando steering wheel
-UUC Rk shift knob
-ACS type racing pedals + ACS dead pedal
-Aluminum interior trim
-CEC aluminum cluster guages
-Aluminum E-brake handle
-Chrome shifter surround
-Custom interior mood lighting
-Carbon fiber glove box trim
-Carbon fiber center console
-Guage cluster
-A/F meter
-Boost guage
-Fuel Pressure guage
-Kenwood KVT-M700 indash 7" touchscreen LCD monitor
-Playstation 2
-Kenwood 10 Disc CD Changer
-Audibahn 2x 10" AW1000 subs
-Custom enclosure fully mirrored w/blue neons
-Custom mirrored amp rack w/blue neons
-7" fold down LCD in the trunk
-Phionex Gold XS2500 Amp bridged
-Viper 300+ alarm
-Escort Passport 8500 radar
-19x8.5" MVR Magnum rims
-Falken 235/35/19 tires
-H&R Sport lowering springs
-Bilstien sport shocks
-ActiveAutowerkes upper strut bar
-Racing dynamics front & Rear lower Sway bars
-Motorsport X-brace
-UUC Motorwerkes Very serious Big brake kit Front w/13" crossdrilled 2 piece rotors
-UUC Very serious Big brake kit Rear w/ 13" vented rotors
-Stainless Steel brake lines
-Titanium composite front brake pads
-Custom powercoated red calipers all around
-3.38 LSD rear Differential
-UUC Evo Competition short shifter
-UUC clutch stop
-UUC Tranny mount and enforcers
-Custom Vortech V2-SQ Supercharger kit
-UUC System U exhaust system
-K&N intake setup
-Aquamist 2c water/alcohol injection kit

I dont have the time to add up all that!! LOL :D

whakiewes

12-07-2002, 08:06 PM

Willy, you are sponsored right?? Good gosh thats a lot of stuff. I dont even think I sell as many products as are on your car. Nice job.

Wes

332 RustBucket

12-07-2002, 08:08 PM

I am with Stylin, don't want to add it up but I know it is well over 15K:( Prob. more like 20K+

Madd96///M3

12-07-2002, 08:16 PM

yeah fo real......but with 10K+ in moddz those have to be some crazy cars :buttrock

Stylin

12-07-2002, 08:16 PM

Originally posted by whakiewes
Willy, you are sponsored right?? Good gosh thats a lot of stuff. I dont even think I sell as many products as are on your car. Nice job.

Wes

Im sponsored by a few companies but most of the work is from my hard earned $. Most of the companies I am sponsored by ended up replacing my old mods like Corbeau replaced my old black vadars. Im still very greatful for my sponsors as they helped me complete my car.

Thanks! :)

BTW i estimate from $25-$30k in mods..

FiKtIOn

12-07-2002, 08:17 PM

Let's see here...

tint-$180

Brake light circuit...parents took to dealership..morons...$140

Bilstein sport shocks-$460

H&R Sport Springs-$240

Install on Shocks/Springs-$160

17x8" e46 7 spokes with 235/40/17 tires-$1100 bucks

3x Alignment when i first got the car+new springs shocks+new wheels tires: $175

Driving a modded BMW: Priceless

Had to bite on that. Couldn't leave a chance like that hanging..anywho..

I think thats all...So basically..That comes out to around 2100 bucks....And i barely have anything done to the car...here come another 600 around christmas...

Where has all the money gone...

bob(NJ)

12-07-2002, 09:02 PM

Probably close to 10k if not 10k....still lots more planned:D

Kevlar

12-07-2002, 09:25 PM

I try not to think about it ... or leave any physical evidence of it.

SI///M3

12-07-2002, 09:26 PM

Ugh, I don't wanna think about it...

PortalBMW

12-07-2002, 09:46 PM

Not enough. Almost to the point to where I can say, "I'm finished". After that, I'm getting into a nice E30 M3.

topazbimma

12-07-2002, 09:59 PM

workin on 4 grand...only had the car 6 months...and this is off just summer work....sucks trying to mod and go to college when there is no time to work for mod money....or most of the mod money is spent on going out and on chics!!! damnit.... stil much much more planned for the ride!!!! specialy with my winter break work!!!!

Ben Carufel

12-07-2002, 10:23 PM

Fan Clutch - $80
Fan Shroud - $28
Oil Filter - $6
6 quarts of oil - $21
Engine Mounts - $45

Sticky

12-07-2002, 10:33 PM

I plan on dumping about 15k in. Forged internals, and a blower, then im happy :)

TheBestCow

12-07-2002, 10:43 PM

Kenwood MP-8017 - $416 with antenna adapter, wiring harness adapter, and 2 year warranty
European Clear Corners - $300
TC Kline Trackline Suspension (H&R Sports, Koni SAs) - $800
Ground Control RSMs - $100
New Rear Bumpstops and Dust Covers for shocks - $50
two new front rims to replace bent rims, plus switching tires from old to new - $380
alignment after shock installed - $75
new front control arms and bushings - $200 ($400 split with my parents)
several oil changes (parents won't let me do it, afraid car will fall on me) - $150-200
microfilter - $20
two sets of new wiper blades - $50
two air filters - $30
Set of basic tools to do work - $100

There's some other stuff like a foglight bulb, fuel filter replacement, spark plugs, and the front license plate holder.

Rough Total : $2700

Ouch... I do all the stuff myself except for the oil changes (parents), control arms, alignment, and fuel filter (fumes + gas water heater = boom). Is it possible to use wiper refills on Bosche Microedge wiper blades, or am I just out $24 each time I replace both blades?

But damn, I love my car.

DeezBMW

12-07-2002, 11:23 PM

Retail or with my discounts and hook-ups? :D

Retail probably close to 10k and when I pull her out in the spring of 2003 I will be closer to 16k then comes the blower!! :stickoutt

volfman

12-25-2002, 05:24 PM

Bilstien Sports - $570
Eibach Pro - $220
Yoko ES100's - $500
RSMs - $89
ZKW+DDE+SG - $600 or so?
Rogue SSK - $300
Cam position sensor - $96
Clears - $284
RBIII - $115
PAR intake - $175
M3 exhaust - $125
Labor - $0

Thats $3074 since September. Ouch :(

gato

12-25-2002, 06:21 PM

M-Contour rims: $600

PAR intake: $150

J.C. chip: $100

Replica A.C.S pedals: $110

Sheep skin seat covers: cwc

Seatbelt pads: $15

Total: $975

and more and more and more to come

:biglaughb

ducky

12-25-2002, 06:44 PM

~$1000 in my 3 months of owning it. Most if it was just preventative maint since I;m just about to reach 60k on the body.

themadhatter

12-25-2002, 06:57 PM

hah, you guys are all in the minor leagues still. :D

I'm with or probably above Willy on this catagory.

$25000+ in mods and upgrades and this is at WHOLESALE through my company.

Damn, I need a freaking doctor, I've got to be mental. :help

5 sets of wheels (going on 6 when I get back) doesn't help either. :confused:

JoeZ

12-25-2002, 07:18 PM

I've spent somewhere between $2500 and $3000 on mods so far, although I wish that number was about $3500 higher because that would mean that I would have a DASC.

v.b.

12-25-2002, 07:35 PM

from stock to this...
and much more for the interior...
http://www.sfu.ca/~lhlai/car002.jpg
http://www.sfu.ca/~lhlai/dash.jpg

themadhatter

12-25-2002, 08:23 PM

v.b

oddly, I really like that interior look... and the outside is very nice, I'm just a little ticked I can't use that front skirt. :(

DeezBMW

12-25-2002, 08:38 PM

Well, my tally went up after the interior purchase but I think I am still under 20k for mods. I do need wheels though so that may push me a little closer!!

Ron, I feel you on VBs interior. I kinda like the look......

LA e46

12-25-2002, 09:23 PM

just over 3.5k with my new wheels and tires. nothing compared to u guys but i dont have anymore money to spend.

TheGoldStandard

12-25-2002, 09:35 PM

-35% tint
-328 rims
-Remus exhaust
-TMS Intake
-BMP Big Bore Throttle body
-Dinan Chip
-M3 Short Shifter
-Inpro Ellipsoids
-Alpine 7894
-Rockford Fosgate 400S amp and HE2 sub

around 2800 without the rims since they came with the car... so it really wasnt out of my pocket

toddman35

12-25-2002, 09:54 PM

All that I've spent so far is $350 for a pioneer headunit that I haven't had the time to install yet. :confused: That number will change soon though :D

Boomer

12-25-2002, 10:40 PM

i spent around..... 0 (zero) dollars!

hehe.. dont have a car yet, ill come back to this post in 2 months, thats when ill have enough money saved up to buy an e36 + add a couple of mods to it right away....
probably will be some cheap replica wheels that look nice...
i really like themadhatter's rims, probably going to get something like that...

btw, themadhatter.. you gotta pic gallery?

sflbmw

12-25-2002, 11:00 PM

I have the sadest amount right here.......
I have calculated before and totaled around 9 thousand dollars on my car and it looks completely stock.
Engine rebuilt after blown.......2500
Stereo equipment (been through different stuff)........2000
New A/C compressor Condensor dryer............1200
Clutch replaced
Headliner replace
New tires
New brake pads and rotors
Paint bottom panels and bumpers
Bosal exhaust
Homemade intake
JimC chip
Coil pack
Camshaft sensor
Brake pedal position sensor
Oxygen sensors
Tune up
Throttle position sensor
Tint
Passenger Door handle and lock actuator
Driver side window motor
New headlights
Clear Corners
Shifter knob
Floormats

Soon to come............new springs and shocks

sflbmw

12-25-2002, 11:01 PM

i have had more done i just dont feel like going through the paper work but you get the idea btw i have a 94 318is wit 90k miles and oh yea that flex disk went once too damn the more i think the more im remembering i gotta stop.....

Chronz

12-26-2002, 12:11 AM

Well, I finally got up the courage to add up all my mod receipts since I bought my car 2 years ago and It was even more than I had anticipated :eek: Way more actually $24,398.00:laugh I think I have a problem but oh well I love my car:dunno

AaronM3

12-26-2002, 12:12 AM

i have dropped 11 thousand dollars as of right now..... with more coming .... grrrr.....

T-Rex

12-26-2002, 04:31 AM

wheels and tires-1200
rsms-89
shocks+springs-700
alignment, maybe suspension install *gonna figure that out later today*-100-250
2089-2239....ugg, way more than i can afford. im so broke now, but as soon as my suspension is in, ill know it was all worth it. *mutters about how the hell he is gonna build a new comp with a budget of $500*
(that cash was about 2 years of saving)
charlie

D Unit

12-27-2002, 01:11 PM

this thread was a bad idea. never add it up fellas, its a cardinal sin.

themadhatter

12-27-2002, 04:05 PM

Originally posted by Boomer
i spent around..... 0 (zero) dollars!

hehe.. dont have a car yet, ill come back to this post in 2 months, thats when ill have enough money saved up to buy an e36 + add a couple of mods to it right away....
probably will be some cheap replica wheels that look nice...
i really like themadhatter's rims, probably going to get something like that...

btw, themadhatter.. you gotta pic gallery?

Boomer, you live in Jersey right? Hit me up in March since I won't be able to fit those wheels anymore when I get the car back.

nmadd

12-27-2002, 04:27 PM

I washed my car last week. That's it so far.
But I'm getting the bug and am thinking about my first mod. :D

G.J. Dixon

12-27-2002, 07:17 PM

You guys are going to laugh at this one! :evil2

I can't list everything since I will be here forever!

I have about 30k in parts invested into an 81 320i E21 body

I bought the car for 3k

If I included all the labor charges, which there isn't any since I do all the work myself, but if I had to put a figure on it, it would have to be another 10-15k.

How sad is this! :help

99DINAN3

12-27-2002, 07:31 PM

Dinan S package......$3000
and i will not spend anymore on my car....
NEXT...2005 M3:clap: :buttrock

stjobs

12-27-2002, 10:45 PM

I have a 1997 Z3 1.9 liter, Montreal Blue/beige interior.

The mods in chronological order and their cost:
Clear bumper lights $20
M-Tech shift knob (original broke) $65
Aluminum pedals $55
Yokohama AVS ES100 tires (ran over a nail, irrepairable) $350
Brake caliper paint $10
Dinan CAI $215
Repair, failed cam positioning sensor
and secondary air pump $415
OZ Racing F1 Plus 18" wheels
and Yokohama Parada Spec-2 tires $850

Total: $1980

Planned mods:

DASC about $3300
RMS Stg. II mod $895
Borla, Eisenmann or Strömung exhaust $600
Racing Dynamics sway bars $350
H&R springs/ Bilstein shocks $650
Full Euro clears $500

stjobs

Boomer

12-27-2002, 11:05 PM

Originally posted by themadhatter
Boomer, you live in Jersey right? Hit me up in March since I won't be able to fit those wheels anymore when I get the car back.

yea, in Union.. 10 mins away from you....
btw, why wont you be able to fit them on your car???

LeVik

12-27-2002, 11:09 PM

DTM is stupid and weak......bimmerforums all the way!

Boomer

12-27-2002, 11:46 PM

LeVik, DTM power is a good forum, so is Bimmerforums...
actually they are the same, 90% of the people in dtm are also on bimmerforums, so by saying dtm is "stupid and weak" you are saying that bimmerforums is...

themadhatter

12-28-2002, 02:35 AM

boomer, I'm not at liberty to say just yet - let's just say they're not going to fit. The tires are nearly brand new and the wheels are nearly mint.

Levik - keep your opinions to yourself, that topic is not welcome here.

Hawaii

12-28-2002, 03:01 AM

$9500 on car
$12 on oil filter
dad bought oil
? getting the car to start again and only had it a month ?
oh and $86 on battery

Bimmerman

12-28-2002, 05:10 AM

*Chrystal clear lights in the tail = $250
*White sidemarkers = $40
*White corner markers = $40
*Silver bulbs in all markers = $30
*K-N airfilter = $50
*CD-changer = $250
*Chrome grill insert 2001 750 style = $70
*Engine chip (JWR Racing) = $150
*20"x8,5" front wheels 20"x10" rear wheels Antera 309 = $3500
*Pirelli P zero Asimmetrico ZR Y tires 245x35 front, 275x30 rear = $3000
*New headlight covers = $50
*New Foglights = $100
*K.A.W lower springs - 60/25
*Bilstein suspension. = $ 1000 with springs
*Reuter motorsport exhaust, 4 x 83mm, = $1500
*Stressbar (front tower strut), = $150
*Hamann frontspoiler, = $500
*Modified airbox = home made
*AC Schnitzer rear window spoiler. = $400
*Modification of the front = $30
*2 x 12" Hifonics subwoofers with a ported box. = $400
*GAS Silver C2001 2 channel amplifier = $400
*M3 "look" mirrors (not on the pics) = $300
*Angel eyes (not on the pics) = $250

= so far Near $12,500

Here's what to do:
*Tinted glas
*Paintjob on the lower bit of the car
*21" or 22" wheels
*Xenon
* Would like to do some engine work too.
+ some other minor mods
:bawl

Nimble

12-28-2002, 11:02 AM

First off, let's start with the misc amounts spent on swapping stereos, wheels (4 times), tint(torn out), Sparco Sprint seats(taken out and sold at a $350 loss), springs, shift knobs, clears, etc....est at $1,800 loss on selling these items used.

H&R Cup Kit/Labor=$825
JTD RSMs/Z3 reinforcements=$75
MOMO Monte Carlo Steering wheel/hub=$300
MOMO Short Anatomico shift knob=$55
Recaro SE seats/TCKline bases=$1,500
B&B Tri-Flo/labor=$700
J/C chip=$250
Maintenance items (done myself, except brake work)...sparks plugs, oil, filters, diff/tranny fluid, Ate superblue brake fluid, new driver's side caliper, new front rotors, new Axxis Deluxe pads front/rear, air filter~$800
"Blacking of interior"=custom floor mats, front/rear door panels, "C" pillars, rear deck lid=$550
Misc. painting of exterior trim pieces, grills, etc.=$75
Stereo=$950
Valentine One=$400
Custom Big Bore Throttle Body=$150
New tires=$400 (back to stock wheels):(
Super fogs=$70
new moudlings, trim pieces, grills=$150

That's a hair over $7K!!! Ouch!!!

Now lets see what's on the list over the next 3 years.....
M3Clutch/lightweight flywheel $1,000
16x8" BBS RK's with 225/45 T1-S's=$1,400
M3 front bumper=$450
BMP aerodynamic mirrors=$300
new front control arms+bushings and RTABs=$250
rebuild on head of the ole' M42er with Schrick cams and add the E30 M42 intake manifold/throttle body set-up=$2,500
new amp/sub set-up=$500
M3 skirts=$400
Axxis Ultimate brake pads=$100
Ditch Tr-Flo and get Stromung=$350
upgrade to the LSD 3.45=$400

About another $7,500!! Outlook not good...haha

:help

butterm3

12-28-2002, 12:16 PM

first off is there anyway to hide this thread if my girl get a hold of this I will be in BIG trouble.....:D

ok here goes no order just what I can remember

BBS RS II 18' 3000 with tires
remus CF exhaust 650 (thanks Ron "themadhatter")
Dinan Intake 400
Dinan stage 2 suspension with h&r sport springs and GC rsm 1500+? dont remember
Dinan strut brace 400
x-brace 125
JC shark injector 350
M5 rear lip spoiler 125
Racing Dynamics mirrors 700
zkw's with dde's 600
H1 hid kit 550
oem Clears 350

ok interior
vaders 1000(I have a sedan)

complete CF interior (console, glovebox trim, ebrake, shiftknob,door pulls, door latch surrounds, steering wheel inserts)
1000 plus

99 M3 3 spoke wheel 650
kenwood kvt 910 dvd w 10 disc changer 2800

$13,550 and that does not include labor or painting costs and I am sure there is a few other knick knacks that dont come to mind...

REMEMBER KEEP THIS POST SECRET I WILL GET IN BIG TROUBLE!!!!!

Bimmerhead

12-29-2002, 02:15 PM

Guys,

I sympathize with you about your better half learning the truth about car mods and the cash they consume.
My car has been through several mod programs since buying her. When I add all this up, I'm gonna be sick. :bawl

The first was the Dinan Program:
Dinan Hi Perf MAF w/Stage 4 engine software..$700.00
Dinan transmission software programming.......$400.00
Dinan Stage 1 brake system..........................$1,700.00
Dinan Stage 1 suspension (30mm lower).......$1,500.00
Dinan 3.15:1 differential.................................$1,50 0.00
Dinan/K&N CAI............................................... ....$500.00
Dinan Air Flow Meter.........................................$300 .00
Dinan Cat-Back exhaust..................................$1,700.00
I never did get those signature floor mats :rolleyes:

Miscellaneous Mods at this time:
Bavarian Autosport strut tower brace..............$185.00
Bosch Xenon HID system...............................$1,200.00
Catz H3 fog lamps............................................. ..$80.00
Euro (clear) corners & side markers from
Bavarian Autosport......................................... ....$500.00
BMW 22 mm. (740i Sport) Anti-sway bar.............$300.00
BMW Composite 18x8" fr. & 18x9" wheels rr....$2,700.00
Dunlop SP9000 tires 255/45/18 fr 285/40/18 rr.$1200.00

Then came the VAC Motorsports Phase 1:
Port & Polish Cylinder Heads............$2,700.00
External oil cooler.............................$1,600.00

Then the VAC Motorsports Phase 2 (2002 OLoA):
6-Speed Transmission Conversion/Supercharger Install
Parts & Assemblies from BMW
(S6S420G Getrag, M5 clutch assy, Euro 740i pedals,cylinders,etc.)......................$9,700 .00
Salloum Flywheel...............................$700.00
B&M Shifter........................................$25 0.00
Custom Driveshaft.............................$300.00
Team-Tec 5 Point Harnesses (2)........$550.00
Brembo F-40 GT Brakes...................$3,800.00
Fikse FM-10 Wheels........................$4,400.00
Pirelli P-Zero tires (set)...................$1,100.00
Pro-Trac Coil-over suspension.........$4,400.00
ESS 7lb. Supercharger.....................$6,000.00
M5 Diff w/60% lock-up.....................$2,500.00
Miscellaneous:
Porterfield & Hawk pads, AA Shift knob Bavarian Autosport slotted rotors (rear), new thermostat & waterpump, all hoses,
etc............................................... ......$1,000.00

TOTAL this phase WITHOUT LABOR..........$34,700.00
Add Labor............................................. ........7,500.00

Currently Underway VAC Motorsports Phase 3 (2003 OLoA):
Bore the engine block..........................................TBD
Install iron sleeves........................................... ...TBD
Wiseco forged SC profile 8.5~9:1 pistons.$1,700.00
Pauter forged conn rods...........................$1,600.00
Polish & balance the crank...................................TBD
12k rpm race grade valve springs & ti retainers...TBD
Custom made (NASCAR engine builder) exhaust headers..TBD
Vortech gear driven SC 9~10 lbs. boost.................$2,500.00
Vortech air/water intercooler..................................$1,50 0.00
Motormounts, raceware fasteners, etc...................TBD
ECU tuning (Top Secret-if I told you, I'd have to kill you :rolleyes: )

So far,.......in excess of $68k
and I haven't done anything to the cabin systems (audio/video) yet. My feeling is that will be another small fortune. :bawl

In the end, I guess I'm just sick........plain & simple..........SICK!:(

Cheers,

themadhatter

12-29-2002, 02:27 PM

In the end, I guess I'm just sick...plain & simple............. SICK

yes, I agree. :D

segal3

12-29-2002, 02:34 PM

Just give me 5yrs...then I'll have a crazy E32 740i

What's the engine being bored out to? (Prior to boring...4.4L right? You hadn't done anything before?)

~Matt Segal

Bimmerhead

12-29-2002, 07:47 PM

Originally posted by segal3
What's the engine being bored out to? (Prior to boring...4.4L right? You hadn't done anything before?)

~Matt Segal

Matt,

VAC is boring out enough for the iron sleeves and an additional milimeter in piston diameter. They will recalculate the displacement once the machining has finished. Estimates suggest a 4.55L, but that depends on the work being done to the crankshaft.
We are also looking at the feasability of using an M5 crankshaft and if we do the stroke will increase by 2mm, which will affect the total displacement as well.

Regards,

dbarberic

12-30-2002, 10:56 AM

So far,.......in excess of $68k

……..And I though that using synthetic motor oil was expensive…

:dunno

Filip75

12-30-2002, 06:20 PM

around $3K so far, but January is the shocks/paint job month, so...we'll see :lol:

Baby ///M3

02-08-2003, 08:18 AM

It's my 6th year modding my car. :D

Hmmm... I don't really want to count up all the little expenses here and there but overall, I'd say the cost has easily went over the $18k figure. Prob. around $20k I would say. :D

Jon

Lance325is

02-08-2003, 12:28 PM

4-5k so far

Ridgeway

02-08-2003, 04:10 PM

~$3400 for me so far
2x sets of wheels/tires(17x8 M-Contours, & 16x7.5 Milie Miglia 11.2[I think]), and ZKW's+DDEs

blackm3

02-08-2003, 11:22 PM

Simeon..I take it your wife or S.O. doesn't know about the total amount?? If my wife knew how much I spent already...I would be forced to sell my car tomorow:D . How do you do it man..please share your *UUC* secrets :)

v.b.

02-08-2003, 11:44 PM

I am poor now, lost my job...no income....
and hell, it doesn't stop me from modding the car...:D

over 10K is considered crazy....since you can always spend the
money on better car....JMO

Dinan330ic

02-09-2003, 01:45 AM

I can safely say that there is at least $15k dumped into my car.

By March 9th, the number will be $20k.

Bimmerhead

02-09-2003, 08:00 AM

Originally posted by blackm3
Simeon..I take it your wife or S.O. doesn't know about the total amount?? If my wife knew how much I spent already...I would be forced to sell my car tomorow:D . How do you do it man..please share your *UUC* secrets :)

Having been married for over 20 years, I learned early on to keep a couple of hundred dollars in my sock drawer for her to find when she is in the "I need some money" mode. Upon finding my bait stash, the search should cease and my real stash is safe and secure.
Another thing I do is have ALL credit card bills addressed to my office/work address. No need for a monthly billboard announcing my activities, arriving at my home for a Q&A session to follow.

The last tenent is to plan ahead and go slow. I place needed assets aside well in advance so there is no sudden hit. For instance this year's mods were planned last May after the One Lap and when the actual work started, most of the $$ needed were already put aside so there is no apparent disruption of the household cash flow.

Oh, One more thing......don't forget important dates like her birthday, Valentine's Day, anniversary, etc. If you do you are inviting scrutiny.

Cheers,

Croak

02-09-2003, 01:01 PM

Let's see.

'93 325is, tax, tag, title, insurance $6000

Right rear wheel bearing $200
Belts $200 installed, lazy.
Dinan CAI $399
Dinan ECU $299
Dinan Tranny chip $199
Dinan Stage 1 suspension $827
Dinan Sways $298
M-Technic Moldings $350
ZKW's/Stoneguard $400
4 new rotors $250
Axxis Pads/ATE fluid $150
New window trim $150
New parcel shelf $100
New head unit $450
Speakers $300
Sub box $50
Cables and wires $150
M3 steering wheel $150
M3 wheels and tires $650
M3 exhaust $135
Bra $80
Replacement RR passenger panel $150
Wrecked 95 M3 for parts with shipping $5300

Now I'm at the scary place where labor is going to start moving that up even higher, as I do the engine/tranny swap. I expect by the end of March I'll easily be over $20k deep into this car.

Moral of the story? Buy an M3. ;)

themadhatter

02-09-2003, 01:29 PM

Originally posted by Croak
Let's see.

'93 325is, tax, tag, title, insurance $6000

Right rear wheel bearing $200
Belts $200 installed, lazy.
Dinan CAI $399
Dinan ECU $299
Dinan Tranny chip $199
Dinan Stage 1 suspension $827
Dinan Sways $298
M-Technic Moldings $350
ZKW's/Stoneguard $400
4 new rotors $250
Axxis Pads/ATE fluid $150
New window trim $150
New parcel shelf $100
New head unit $450
Speakers $300
Sub box $50
Cables and wires $150
M3 steering wheel $150
M3 wheels and tires $650
M3 exhaust $135
Bra $80
Replacement RR passenger panel $150
Wrecked 95 M3 for parts with shipping $5300

Now I'm at the scary place where labor is going to start moving that up even higher, as I do the engine/tranny swap. I expect by the end of March I'll easily be over $20k deep into this car.

Moral of the story? Buy an M3. ;)

:lol:

you're a lightweight still. ;)

Croak

02-09-2003, 01:31 PM

True. Hell, I can't even claim most expensive '93, I think Jon Sibal has me beat by miles. ;)

themadhatter

02-09-2003, 01:48 PM

I'm working on fastest 323is on the planet, I think I'm doing pretty good in getting that title right now....if of course there are any challengers. :D

DeezBMW

02-09-2003, 01:53 PM

Originally posted by Croak

Moral of the story? Buy an M3. ;)

Hey, its more fun this way though!! ;)

themadhatter

02-09-2003, 01:57 PM

I agree with that!

".......hey what is that?"

it's just a 323is.....what's wrong with that M5 anyways? You should have beaten me by a mile! :D

DeezBMW

02-09-2003, 02:04 PM

LOL, thats what I'm talkin about!!

"How much did you pay for that Z06? ;) "

themadhatter

02-09-2003, 02:11 PM

lol - damn...my 323is just raped your new M3? there must be something wrong with your car man. :D

---
of course this is all wishful thinking till we starting hitting the strip and get some real numbers. :)

Boomer

02-09-2003, 09:25 PM

im sure that there is a lot of people with 323/5/8 ---> M3 engine swaps on this board, they should tell us how it feels or what to say when you rape another M3/mustang/whatever the car is/ with your regular 3'er.. :)

QuestMCoupe

02-09-2003, 10:14 PM

This is my 3rd year of owning my car and I'm going to guess about $15K+ and my car doesnt look all that incredible either. I'm still planning on getting racing seats, BBK front and rear, sways, X-brace, new paint job, full Rieger kit, and turbo kit. I think theres something wrong with me when I actually sit and think about it.

E46_328Ci

02-09-2003, 10:40 PM

hmmm if i got all new parts... 10k easily... i'm done i swear!! this is starting to get expensive

themadhatter

02-10-2003, 03:40 AM

Originally posted by Boomer
im sure that there is a lot of people with 323/5/8 ---> M3 engine swaps on this board, they should tell us how it feels or what to say when you rape another M3/mustang/whatever the car is/ with your regular 3'er.. :)

Boomer, I thought we talked about this already.

We're just going to say it's a regular 323is.......as we drive sideways to the next meet. :D

v.b.

02-10-2003, 03:52 AM

I should of downbadge to 318....so I feel better without spending
8K to do engine swap..

SilverStreak

02-10-2003, 11:57 AM

$9K total, mods, installation, tune, etc...

tas

02-10-2003, 02:04 PM

I put in about 3K. Every time I get something for the car my wife is like its not worth it or this is not a investment its a waste. They just don't understand and that is why I moving so damn slow!

1995red318i

02-10-2003, 04:31 PM

probably about 8k or so. i should have just gotten an m coupe in the first place...dang:)

EUPHORIA

02-10-2003, 04:59 PM

I spent about $8K on my 3 series. So far $5K on the 530. Soon to come $1.5K on coilovers, $1K on tires, and $2K on dvd system.

Ralliart

02-10-2003, 05:02 PM

Front and Side Clears = $55
Bosal Brospeed Exhaust = $265
M-tech Rear bumper = $200
M3 side skirts + installation stuff = $280
ACS Front Bumper (used cosmos black for now) = $300
Autothority intake = $75
17" Voxx Forza's with Nitto rubber = $630

Total = $1805

If I had bought all of these parts at retail price that total would be twice as much. I've got some painting to do to color match the bumper. Then the suspension. That should bring the total to around $2700.

I got the car for $10,500 with 53k miles. It will be 2 years in July. Just passed 80k a week or so ago.

Boomer

02-10-2003, 11:36 PM

Originally posted by themadhatter
Boomer, I thought we talked about this already.

We're just going to say it's a regular 323is.......as we drive sideways to the next meet. :D

sh**!sh**!sh**! stupid me!
sideways yea, i totally forgot!
we can even go backwards if you want!:D :alright

oh yea, and thats how we gonna do it (i have a .GIF file that is too big to attach [95.6 kb], but its really cool, a car drifting on the track... urgh!)

later,

Renat

tiguy

02-11-2003, 02:00 AM

I see that there is at least one other person spending money on a TI.

I don't want to add up the money but I have done:

Full Dinan S1 kit
17 X 8 SSR GT1 wheels with Bridgestone 225/45/17 S03s
A C Schnitzer stress bar

I purchased the TI with the M-Sport package so it has full M3 aerodynamics (a $5K option) as well as an upgraded interior.

Fun, fast, and great handling.

Original owner of a Silver 98 TI.

SilverBeam

02-11-2003, 02:08 AM

Ask again in a few months. But so far this is what I have:

18x9 Zinetti Mystics + High Preformance Nittos: $2,700

BAS Preformance Chip: $310

Little things (K&N, sunroof wind deflector, etc): another $100-200

Quotes:
System: $700
Tint: $225
and I'm awaiting my quotes on suspension.

Like I said, ask again in a few months.

segal3

02-11-2003, 02:13 AM

Currently - (not sure if I'm in this thread already)

(2) MTX Thunder6000 12 Subwoofers
Kenwood KAC-829 Amplifier
500w Amplifier Wiring Kit
R/T MDF Box
Pioneer DEH-P8400MP Headunit
Valentine 1 Radar/Laser Detector
Valentine 1 Remote Display
Eisenmann Race Performance Exhaust w/ (2) 83mm Tips

Total: $2,370

Suspension, xenons, chip, possible tires (out of necessity from autoxing, not wheels yet) to come (and much more, but farther in future)

~Matt Segal

slvrm3

02-11-2003, 02:26 AM

i think i've put about $4000+ into my car total since i've had it which is since end of may '02. this is all into a '98 M3
the list of damage to my pocket- shocks, springs, shock mounts, aa exhaust, conforti intake, ellipsoids, super fogs, clears, new exhasut mounts, painted defuser, carbon fiber trim, aa e-brake handle, chrome door lockpins and chrome e brake button, cross drilled rotors in rear, pads, clutch parts, various cpo work (head gasket, throttle body, door lock acutator, window motor, 02 sensors, cats), eyelids, custom sub box, subs, amp, radar detector, plus alot more.

v.b.

02-11-2003, 05:03 AM

I dropped $500 for a seat in my room...see my sig....

Baby ///M3

02-11-2003, 05:34 AM

Huh?

You spent $500 for that vader headrest Lawrence?.....Whoa....

Jon

Originally posted by v.b.
I dropped $500 for a seat in my room...see my sig....

Ralliart

02-11-2003, 08:43 AM

Originally posted by tiguy
I see that there is at least one other person spending money on a TI.

I don't want to add up the money but I have done:

Full Dinan S1 kit
17 X 8 SSR GT1 wheels with Bridgestone 225/45/17 S03s
A C Schnitzer stress bar

I purchased the TI with the M-Sport package so it has full M3 aerodynamics (a $5K option) as well as an upgraded interior.

Fun, fast, and great handling.

Original owner of a Silver 98 TI.

Do you have any pics of your car? I'd love to see what it looks like with those GT1's and dropped. What is included with the S1 package?

///BHRpowered

02-11-2003, 12:03 PM

Around 7k for sound system, 8k for performance, still working on lighting though......come uncle sam, daddy needs a nice tax return

E36M3

02-11-2003, 01:21 PM

over $40k (yikes)

///BHRpowered

02-11-2003, 01:46 PM

NEVER under any condition tell your woman how much money you've spent on a day. they will neer live it down of how all of it should have been invested in them. I'm lucky enough that my fiance' knows that car time is adam's privite time and should not be messed with. its like the changing of the tides. just let it be. although I did get in trouble when I was late getting ready to go out and she caught me dusting the car in the garage

tiguy

02-11-2003, 03:43 PM

Ralliat,

Dinan S1 package includes:

High flow cold air intake
Free flow exhaust
High flow throttle body
Stage II suspension
Stage III engine software
Dinan signature floor mats

My pictures seem to be too big a file to attach. If you are interested I could email you or someone could tell me how to save it with less resolution.

Ralliart

02-11-2003, 03:47 PM

You can open up any picture editing program like microsoft paint or adobe photoshop and resize the picture then save it as a jpeg file.

To do it in microsoft paint open up the picture, click on image, then stretch skew, then enter in a value less than 100 to shrink the size of the picture (50% cuts it in half). Then click save as and select jpg file instead of bitmap.

tiguy

02-11-2003, 07:37 PM

Thanks for the advice on shrinking the jpeg.

So here is a picture.

tiguy

02-11-2003, 07:38 PM

And one more

themadhatter

02-11-2003, 07:56 PM

looks good!

I like the clubsport kit you've got on there too

Bernanke

02-11-2003, 10:39 PM

well if you count warranty I have approximately $35k invested into the car :), but warranty paid about $25k of that hehe :)

SilverBeam

02-12-2003, 12:47 AM

Originally posted by ///BHRpowered
NEVER under any condition tell your woman how much money you've spent on a day. they will neer live it down of how all of it should have been invested in them.

You guys are horrible... just horrible. We are much more understanding then you boys will ever admit. I'm cooking my guy dinner for Valentine's Day because he's saving up for a body kit. and I totally understand and support his decision. I could care less if it means I don't get jewelry for Valentine's Day.

He's only at about $300 for his Golf anyways.

///M LIFE©

02-12-2003, 12:53 AM

Originally posted by tas
I put in about 3K. Every time I get something for the car my wife is like its not worth it or this is not a investment its a waste. They just don't understand and that is why I moving so damn slow!

I agree with you they are all the same. And if you do spend 1500 on an In dash DVD player, they go on about how its a waste care more for your car then her. That the $$ could be spend on a nice necklace or something :rolleyes:

Sticky

02-12-2003, 01:22 AM

Originally posted by E36M3
over $40k (yikes)

How much of that 40k came out of your own pocket though? Just curious to see how much money sponsors give out. Also, how much did it cost to build up the engine including labor? How much was the supercharger? Thanks.

Sticky

02-12-2003, 01:27 AM

Originally posted by little740girl
You guys are horrible... just horrible. We are much more understanding then you boys will ever admit. I'm cooking my guy dinner for Valentine's Day because he's saving up for a body kit. and I totally understand and support his decision. I could care less if it means I don't get jewelry for Valentine's Day.

He's only at about $300 for his Golf anyways.

Yes but your only like 16 years old, your view is a bit skewed.

E36M3

02-12-2003, 02:52 AM

Originally posted by Sticky
How much of that 40k came out of your own pocket though? Just curious to see how much money sponsors give out. Also, how much did it cost to build up the engine including labor? How much was the supercharger? Thanks.

$40k was my own money.

counting sponsors, probably over $75k

of course, this is not recommended. :nono :help

themadhatter

02-12-2003, 03:45 AM

uh oh...somebody is busted. ;)

Bimmerhead

02-12-2003, 06:38 AM

Originally posted by Sticky
How much of that 40k came out of your own pocket though? Just curious to see how much money sponsors give out. Also, how much did it cost to build up the engine including labor? How much was the supercharger? Thanks.

Sticky,
Good Question!

In my case, the 68k I came up with as an estimate, was net of sponsorship. That is the out of pocket $$ (VAC Motorsports discounted parts & labor for last year's project) I shelled out.

BTW: I visited VAC Motorsports yesterday and if you add cams and a second port & polish of the heads to complete the oversized valves being installed along with some more goodies, it is closer to 73k out of pocket now.:(

Obviously the phrase "Speed Kills" refers to the wallet, especially when you go fast in style.

Ralliart

02-12-2003, 08:45 AM

tiguy, the car looks great! Good choice on the wheels. I'd throw some clears on there and maybe mirrors and the whole look would be complete. :clap:

SilverBeam

02-12-2003, 01:36 PM

How does one get a sponcer? I'm very curious why people will give you money to fix up your own car.

SilverBeam

02-12-2003, 01:44 PM

Originally posted by Sticky
Yes but your only like 16 years old, your view is a bit skewed.

Less so, because everything is a question of "can I afford it". We don't have a white collar jobs, and we're not making 100k+ a year, so I should, in fact, be more concerned about how much money goes into my, and my boyfriend's, car. When you have to drive to 20 miles to get gas at 1.95 because you can't afford $50 bucks for a full tank, that's when you should question your saving up for a new suspension, or a body kit. I'm understanding because I'm the same way. True, 90% of the female population out there knows jack about cars, and hasn't done much (if any) aftermarket work to their cars. And true, that I AM on the other side of this, so that is probably why I really don't care how much money my BF puts into his own car. I think it's great that he has the initiative to save up and work on something he really loves. So I get half a dozen roses instead of a dozen, not what I would conciter a big deal.

themadhatter

02-12-2003, 02:16 PM

? - how old are you?

Sticky

02-12-2003, 02:29 PM

Originally posted by little740girl
Less so, because everything is a question of "can I afford it". We don't have a white collar jobs, and we're not making 100k+ a year, so I should, in fact, be more concerned about how much money goes into my, and my boyfriend's, car. When you have to drive to 20 miles to get gas at 1.95 because you can't afford $50 bucks for a full tank, that's when you should question your saving up for a new suspension, or a body kit. I'm understanding because I'm the same way. True, 90% of the female population out there knows jack about cars, and hasn't done much (if any) aftermarket work to their cars. And true, that I AM on the other side of this, so that is probably why I really don't care how much money my BF puts into his own car. I think it's great that he has the initiative to save up and work on something he really loves. So I get half a dozen roses instead of a dozen, not what I would conciter a big deal.

Very well thought out, and lot's of good points. However, when you mention you don't make 100k a year, that is exactly the point. Some guys here blow 10k in one shot on their car. That does not mean they will not be able to take their girlfriend to inn and out, but instead, that they will not be able to remodel the kitchen, or get their wife that new rolex she wants. So that is why it is a big deal, we are talking of BIG numbers here and members with wives, not temporary relationships.