E36 Upgrades?

[anxious]

Hi,

I am from Malaysia and enjoy reading BMW Car magazine.

My car is pretty much stock standard.

see http://www.bmwe36blog.com/2007/11/27/cute-bmw-e36-can-you-make-it-look-better/#comments

I got the car in April 2007. The first few months of my ownership was very traumatic.

see http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12081

I am currently enjoying my ride. Since I have decided to keep my car for anor 3 years or so, I was wondering what kind of upgrades can I do?

I have decided to get 16" or 17" rims but since my tires are still very new, I may only change the rims sometime next year. Anyway I am on the lookout for a good deal.

I shall be servicing my car in a couple of months.

(i)Thinking of iridium apark plugs. Some swear by them others say its snake oil, what do you guys think?

I understand that a set of 6 Iridium plugs cost RM250. The normal plugs cost me RM60. Are the plugs really better or do they only last longer?

(ii)KNN drop in filter, another hotly debated topic.

(iii)Suspension, well my absorbers are new Bilstein Black so Eibach spring + Yellow Bilsteins are out for now (maybe I;ll try them on my next car.)

(iv)What abt Eibach Anti Roll Bar Kit vs MTECH/M3 Anti Roll Bar?

How does it suit standard absorbers?

(v) What about strut bars?

I would appreciate your comments/input,which would not onlly benefit me but also all who read this forum.

Thanks.

[Jeron]

Dont pay extra for Iridium. Just get factory specified plugs.

No K&N.

I think I answered sway bars in the other thread.

Strut bar is a waste on the street. Get sway bars and an X-brace.