I added a poll to the site a while ago posing the question how BMW 2002 enthusiast prefer their ride – From full EOM stock to Fully modified. Here are the results.
BMW 2002: Stock or Modified?
Stock (the way BMW designers intended)
29%
Slightly Modified (I prefer some custom upgrades)
52%
Heavily Modified (Can't race no other way)
4%
Frankenstein (Making it all it can be!)
14%
Please comment your thoughts on what you feel are the best modifications a BMW owner can make to their BMW 2002.
It can be anything based on cost (best bang for the buck), improving performance or exterior, or a better daily driver experience.
If there’s an article of the site that matches a recommendation, feel free to link to it – or link to any other sources you think will help others.
I greatly appreciate everyone who took part in the poll – it’s still running.
Happy driving!
Best 2002 mods:
E12 ported head; 9.5 or 10:1 Mahle pistons (0.20mm overbore); schrick cam (choose duration); dual Webers (.38, .40, .45); K&N; Stahl header; 2.25″ exhaust; Bosch electronic ignition; Behr radiator; 320i 5 speed OD; 3.68 LSD; 320i vented disc brakes; strut & sway bars bars front & rear; lowering progressive rate springs; Koni or Bilsteins; 195-60-14 wheels, sticky rubber…Great hi-performance, reliable, sport modified street setup.