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      12-14-2014, 12:29 PM   #1
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Best Add-Ons?

I know this is a massively open ended question, but being new to the M6 world, I figured I would ask what you guys consider the best/most common accessories, mods, and upgrades?

I'm going with carbon kidney grills, will hardware my Escort in (as soon as the dealer gives me back my hardwire kit I left in my trade-in - oops!). Longer term I'm eyeing the Dinan stage 1 ECU. Wheels and exhaust would be nice but are $$ and may be a while out.

I'd be interested in hearing whatever you guys think is useful: from the smallest DIY convenience mod, to the best performance/handling improvement, to the most stylish exterior mod.

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      12-14-2014, 12:48 PM   #2
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The cheapest upgrade is 305/30/20 Michelin PSS on rear tires
I got much better traction/handling
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The IND cosmetic kit is an inexpensive enhancement. You get kidney, side markers, and front/rear reflector delete.

As for the tune goes DINAN is an option but you could save yourself some cash and go with a Burger JB4 tune for 1/7th the cost.

Lowering the car is another relatively inexpensive mod. You can go with the H&R springs or if you want to step it up a notch for a better ride go with KW HAS Kit.

Wheels, exhaust, and nice carbon fiber pieces are going to get pricey (as you mentioned).

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      12-14-2014, 10:38 PM   #4
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The dealer installed the carbon fiber Performance spoiler on my GC.....I think it looks great on a black car (or any for that matter). I think it's $600-700 but well worth it.
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I've done carbon fiber spoiler from Vorsteiner, Rear Diffuser+Exhaust Splitters from 3DDesign, carbon fiber side markers and front grille from IND, lowering springs from H&R, wheels from ADV1, M Performance Exhaust with CF tips from BMW/Akrapovic. Aside from the tips on my exhaust I've stayed away from BMW's M performance part because its all 2x2 weave which matches the CF parts in the interior but not our roofs which are 1x1 weave. I dunno, I'm picky like that.
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      12-15-2014, 09:42 AM   #7
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Great info! Thanks! Anyone know where I can get good quality side markers with white LEDs (instead of the orange)? The IND ones seems to use stock LED lights..
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Multi-function seats and Comp Pack.
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Picture finally uploaded... I think... The IND carbon side markers are pretty good. The CF weave matches the roof spot on. I don't think you'll find it with an LED though. They do give you the option to tint the light.
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