The Official Cheap Mod Thread

[vivalegreg]

how about detail

[txtorquemade]

Clay bar
Cut polish
Wax
Seal

Under 100.00, if you dont have to buy a polisher. Depending on your paint condition can end up improving the appearance 1000%.

[Conki]

I removed the HVAC/Radio console when I replaced the dashboard about 6 months ago, and I still haven't put it back in.

It's great because the first thing any potential thief notices is the bunch of wires hanging out of the hole where the radio is supposed to be, so they don't even want to put any effort into breaking into the car haha.

[txtorquemade]

I removed the HVAC/Radio console when I replaced the dashboard about 6 months ago, and I still haven't put it back in.

It's great because the first thing any potential thief notices is the bunch of wires hanging out of the hole where the radio is supposed to be, so they don't even want to put any effort into breaking into the car haha.

Wish I had done that mod prior to someone breaking my window to steal my 75.00 POS stereo!!

[GT BMW E30]

So true
rear head rest, antenna delete to windshield, wired factory e30 phone so I can make phone calls, tweeter deletes, fram oil drain plug and tube, change rubber exhuast hangers to metal ones, seafoam, ford taurus sideskirts ( I know, I know), 173 ecu
, led light toward foot area.

how about the, install all the parts you have been procrastinating putting on your e30 mod....

its funny how that shit will accumulate and u find yourself one day saying shit im broke, wish i could do something to the e30...oh wait how about installl the shit ton of parts i bought/aqquired that i have yet to put onn.

which for me were

mtechII wheel
is lip
lowering springs
m shift knob
cardinal red leather interior
z4 3.0 ssk
husco armrest...

yea kinda got lazy for a little and realized i had all this shit laying around lol

[PaladinReed]

link to said seafoam and application instructions?

[GT BMW E30]

link to said seafoam and application instructions?

Easy...vacuum hose from manifold. Hold car at about 2000 rpm until it sucks up all seafoam. Let it sit for 15 min. Then start it up.

[CabbE30]

Keyless entry
...but theres a sticky for that.

[ethrtyiS]

truck nuts, for those with tow hitches.
cheap jdm ass sounding exhaust.
m badge for non m e30's.
screw on a bmw emblem on the side quarter panels = new bmw.
paint interior using spray paint.



fereals...

car wash:
provided you do it yourself, instant beautification of your car, wash the car, rims, and vacuum interior. it's definitely worth it and you can't really mess up.

debadge:
symmetry is a beautiful thing. you will no longer have to deal with the old looking dull letters.

radar detector hardwire:
simplistic and out of the way. no wires hanging all over the windshield and/or dash.

paint rims:
if youve got stockers (bottles), paint those suckers, or any wheels for that matter. cheap and looks good if done right.

[Jand3rson]

radar detector hardwire:
simplistic and out of the way. no wires hanging all over the windshield and/or dash.

I did a hardwire for my GPS, and the killer thing about it is that it's a USB connection, so it doubles as a charger for my G1.

[ethrtyiS]

I did a hardwire for my GPS, and the killer thing about it is that it's a USB connection, so it doubles as a charger for my G1.

hardwiring ftw. i hate wires all over the place. bugs the hell out of me. and ive also got a g1. but i use a mini usb charger for it until i get an iphone, then i can use the stereo as the charger.

[lolcantturn]

paint rims pink..lol j/k but for real paint rims, remove gas pedal stop bolt so you can go way beyond WOTTTT

That really doesn't do anything, does it? I was staring at the stopper, pondering what would happen if I removed it..

[ethrtyiS]

That really doesn't do anything, does it? I was staring at the stopper, pondering what would happen if I removed it..

eh i think if you really slammed it hard enough without the stopper, youd probably break the throttle cable.

[timmah1991]

I put the passenger side mirror on the drivers side just like you said, not so I can see better, but so that I get an ego boost whenever my mirror tells me how hung I am

[mertondude]

antenna delete to windshield, wired factory e30 phone so I can make phone calls, fram oil drain plug and tube, change rubber exhuast hangers to metal ones, led light toward foot area.

please explain or provide links...

Thanks!!