[THE JEDI]

Living abroad I have seen some things that I think would really help sales and make our cars so much nicer, M-tech, kits and Interiors for one...I would really like your feedback on this. Because in Japan M-tech support is huge, and it really makes the cars stand out even more....maybe NA will read this and say hey lets offer it in a limited amount...and hell it makes sense the dealers get a chance to have some really swank cars to display. Plus they can make more cash....Not everybody can afford an M-car, but hey it's nice to have the option of some of the gear...let me know what you think, and thanks for the feed back.

[foofighter]

I say make it a custom order option for the US...sometimes i just dont get the Euro manufacturers...Audi FINALLY is offering their S-Line but mainly exterior looks and some interior trim...not seats though. They sold a grip of the S-Line A4's too...I can see the M-tech option doing well for BMW

[poldim]

I think we get a good amount of options and support from BMW as opposed to some other manufactures like MB or Lexus, but I would LOVE to see more.

[ksfrogman]

This is what I'd like to see here in the U.S.:

[ksfrogman]

The photo in the preceeding post can be found here:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18644

It was taken from the 2006 SIS Tokyo Special Import-car Show.

[foofighter]

man that lower lip for the M-tech front is a nice addition

[ksfrogman]

The OEM CF Splitters for the M-Tech are whack. If I had my choice, I'd take that Japanese lower lip, and open up the center portion Hartge style.

[cntlaw]

I purchased brand new a 2002 Z3 2.2 Sports Edition (made in USA) which came standard with M sports suspension , M-Sport Steering Wheel , BBS 17" Rims 225 and 245 Staggered tires, BOSS Audio.

M sports suspension -> the shocks are rock hard stiff and created unfixable rattlings almost in every part of the car.

M-Sport Steering Wheel -> Never seen such a big size steering wheel on any sedans I owned and not to say how awful it looks on the Z3 roadster.

BBS 17" Rims 225 and 245 Staggered tires -> Absolutely NOT appropriate for a 2.2 litre car, was never able to launch the car properly even I pushed to red line everytime.

BOSS Audio -> The most crappy audio sound I ever had out of the eight cars I owned in last 10 yrs.

Wonder anyone in USA had owned this sports edition Z3 and your experience?

[ward]

I'd prefer to keep M labeled accesories on M cars


I'm quite sure I'm in the vast minority though

I would feel like a wicked bad poser with even a M shift knob in a non M car

[climkt]

i feel that right hand drive cars are discriminated by BMW. some parts are only available in left hand drive ie m foot rest/. e46 RHD m3 had no aluminium foot rest and e90 has no m aluminium foot rest. i had to cut the LHD m aluminium foot rest to custom fit my RHD e46 prev. a real pain for the RHD customer.

[mava330]

Originally Posted by ksfrogman

The OEM CF Splitters for the M-Tech are whack. If I had my choice, I'd take that Japanese lower lip, and open up the center portion Hartge style.

Sorry but

WTF Michael??!!?? You're getting WORK WHEELS??!! U BALLER!! :rocks: :rocks: What color centers man!??!!

[ksfrogman]

Originally Posted by mava330

Sorry but

WTF Michael??!!?? You're getting WORK WHEELS??!! U BALLER!! :rocks: :rocks: What color centers man!??!!

No baller here. That's why I'm so busy at work. I work to get Work. LOL.

The idea that motivated me to get these wheels started back in mid-March (http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ighlight=vs-xx), and I eventually placed an order for them toward the beginning of April (I think).

Getting silver colored centers. ETA--June 1, but it may arrive later

[mava330]

Originally Posted by ksfrogman

No baller here. That's why I'm so busy at work. I work to get Work. LOL.

The idea that motivated me to get these wheels started back in mid-March (http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ighlight=vs-xx), and I eventually placed an order for them toward the beginning of April (I think).

Getting silver colored centers. ETA--June 1, but it may arrive later

HAWT DAYUM SON!!

[ksfrogman]

Originally Posted by mava330

HAWT DAYUM SON!!

Ba-Zing Yo.

Originally Posted by ward

I'd prefer to keep M labeled accesories on M cars


I'm quite sure I'm in the vast minority though

I would feel like a wicked bad poser with even a M shift knob in a non M car

You must admit taht the E90 M accessories especially wheels,bumpers etc. look very integrated with the design of the car as if they were originally penned with the car.I think the M bumpers look better than the stock ones and other aftermarket ones,very sporty and clean.The M logos on the steering wheel,shift knob etc.would make me feel like a poseur too,but that wouldn't stop me from getting the whole package though.Sometimes you have to take the good and the bad.

[HRC]

Originally Posted by ward

I'd prefer to keep M labeled accesories on M cars


I'm quite sure I'm in the vast minority though

I would feel like a wicked bad poser with even a M shift knob in a non M car

I'm pretty shallow.

Danny

[ksfrogman]

Originally Posted by HRC

I'm pretty shallow.

Danny

You're not shallow, you just know what you like and are not afraid to assert yourself even at the expense of being accused of being a poser.

Here, if it makes you feel any better, I stole these photos from e46fanatics.com. Remember, M-Tech/M-Sport is OEM offered by BMW for the E90. The following is not OEM:

[mava330]

Funny yet tragic at the same time.

[climkt]

wow. that pic of the e46 with m3 badge is really laughable! A very disgraceful attempt at masquerade.

[ksfrogman]

Yeah, that's probably the only e46 M3 sedan known to man.

[David328M-Sport]

Originally Posted by ward

I'd prefer to keep M labeled accesories on M cars


I'm quite sure I'm in the vast minority though

I would feel like a wicked bad poser with even a M shift knob in a non M car

How do you think I feel when I wear my M cap driving my 325?
GREAT actually!!!!! hehe.

However, I do agree that an M accessory on the non M car is silly and I do see it from time to time and have a chuckle.

Each to their own I suppose

[climkt]

i think m accessories on m cars are fine. just means u appreciate more sportiness in your interior. not really behaving like a poseur, unless u spend a fortune modifying your car with original m3 parts to pass off as a real m3..