http://www.swtor.com/de/community/showthread.php?p=1411465#edit1411465 Google translation, cause I have no time to find the english vison of this text "The current state of affairs regarding endgame objects and modifications is not final, and I've seen some comments from community members who correctly guess what our plans are. Once the topic Itemisierung many players at heart, I will come out with a few more details about our plans for purple items and modifications: All purple items which are currently only partly modifiable, are again fully modifiable and allow removal of armor, legs and handles. The set bonuses from purple Endgame sets (both PvE and PvP) will be transferable to custom items. Some modifications are limited to certain types of objects. It is thus, for example, mods that can only be used for helmets, while others are applicable only for chest pieces etc. Of course, here as always, all reservations apply with respect to game systems are still developing, but you should still have to get a good overview of what is our plan. It is our very serious that we want to make custom objects into a real alternative to endgame objects, and it is important that players play the entire time (to enter into the endgame) have the opportunity to customize their appearance to their wishes."