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      01-14-2021, 05:59 AM   #1
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Best EOM Accessories / parts for F95/F96

I'm wondering what would you put on your Top 3 list of accessories / parts you'd buy that do not come with the car from factory ?

Think front reflectors, European standard side mirors, case for your keys, cleaning products, etc...

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      01-14-2021, 08:35 AM   #2
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Agree with above but would swap spacers for springs if you limited me to just three mods(personally, I'm doing both)
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Wrap reflectors
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Carbon Steering Wheel
Replace rear reflector with grill
Lower car with springs
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      01-15-2021, 12:34 AM   #6
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Top 3 ... so only 3 mods allowed? OK.

1. PPF & Ceramic Coating
2. MSS springs
3. Carbon steering wheel

(my 4 would be rear reflector delete (IND), and 5 would be 12mm spacers)
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I'm not sure I consider wrap or coatings mods, more like maintenance for me. But here are my top three.

1. MSS Springs
2. Exhaust
3. Spacers
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I'm only doing 4 total because I think the car is so close to perfect as is!

1) front window tint
2) front reflector delete (IND)
3) MSS springs
4) spacers
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      01-15-2021, 10:14 AM   #9
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Spacers
Springs
Wrap reflectors
These are my top 3 as well.
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      01-15-2021, 10:26 AM   #10
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Looks like the springs and spacers are the winners so far.

Why is there such an appetite with these two? I'm really wondering... it's true that the F95/F96 have a big gap between the body and the tires but...
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Looks like the springs and spacers are the winners so far.

Why is there such an appetite with these two? I'm really wondering... it's true that the F95/F96 have a big gap between the body and the tires but...
I think you just answered the question. Really because of the big gap was my number one reason. The other is MSS is supposed to give a better ride and handling. It also lowers the center of gravity, so if you should feel better handling (maybe not daily drivers but it will be better).

Spacers really to me are just the looks, gives a more aggressive stance, add that with going lower looks even better.
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Front and Rear reflectors
Wheels (really surprised this isn't on more lists, hate the staggered sizes)
Toss up between springs and tint.
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Anyone considering wide angle mirrors (EU specs) as a must do ?
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      01-28-2021, 12:01 AM   #14
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Anyone considering wide angle mirrors (EU specs) as a must do ?
I would say so. I got my set on ebay (same mirror from G05 X5) and once you've had he euro mirrors its hard going back to the US ones. You see so much more by eliminating your blindspots

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2. Train Horn
Genius

1. Aftermarket steering wheel
2. Lowered
3. Downpipes (or something to give my car more bark & growl)
4. DME tune (for a '21, which isn't available yet)
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1. Hubcaps
2. Train Horn
3. K&N filter


4. Beaded seat covers
lol.. "Beaded seat covers"
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I don't care about looks, so mine are just basic practicality mods:

1. BlendMount.
2. This brilliant mod.
3. Likely MSS after I switch back to summer shoes (winter ones seem to be soft enough - or maybe I just got used to it - to be seen in a couple of months).
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I would say so. I got my set on ebay (same mirror from G05 X5) and once you've had he euro mirrors its hard going back to the US ones. You see so much more by eliminating your blindspots

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Does it still make a difference with correctly adjusted mirrors?
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Does it still make a difference with correctly adjusted mirrors?
Yes - I've always had my mirrors adjusted properly and no matter what the euro mirrors just shows you more. Once you go to these you can never go back but be warned the first time you drive with them it takes a little getting use to. After a day or two i got use to them and pretty much have a set of euro glass ready to go on any new car i purchase.
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lol.. "Beaded seat covers"
LOL +1 for the same reason
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