[Dan08]

Hi guys ,

Thought I'd ask you guys for some mod ideas

I've got a 420d coupe mineral grey with a performance pack on it. 

want it to look meaner and more modified....

Any suggestions ?
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[Dan08]

I've just gone and done the taillight tints.

think it looks pretty good tbh and a great price.

[Amarphoolka]

Originally Posted by Dan08

Hi guys ,

Thought I'd ask you guys for some mod ideas

I've got a 420d coupe mineral grey with a performance pack on it. 

want it to look meaner and more modified....

Any suggestions ?
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Nice car. You can upgrade to m style cf mirror covers.

[Dan08]

Originally Posted by Amarphoolka

Nice car. You can upgrade to m style cf mirror covers.

Originally Posted by Amarphoolka

Nice car. You can upgrade to m style cf mirror covers.

thanks I'll look into them

[kern417]

Lower it

[Zanity]

put a K&N performance air filter in it, that's always the first thing I do. Then work on your exhaust.

[Soul_Glo]

ACS springs. Thicker rear anti-roll bar.
Need improve handling before considering a remap.
The lower look also takes care of the offending arch gap.

Lorcan is the man to order from / advise on approved garages.

Diesels run on excess air so a performance filter is of only one benefit. A non paper filter sometimes requires less cleaning but can be used again and again... clean it and refit. Make sure you go for a non-oiled one such as the piper cross foam filter. No oil means less risk of a ruined MAF sensor.

ACS Springs. First Impression. 435d X https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1511088

Photos attached of improvement on arch gap.

[Dan08]

Originally Posted by kern417

Lower it

Originally Posted by kern417

Lower it

not sure I want to lower it as it's not really my thing

[Dan08]

Originally Posted by Zanity

put a K&N performance air filter in it, that's always the first thing I do. Then work on your exhaust.

Originally Posted by Zanity

put a K&N performance air filter in it, that's always the first thing I do. Then work on your exhaust.

What will that do ?

[kern417]

Originally Posted by Dan08

not sure I want to lower it as it's not really my thing

well that's what you need to do if you want it to look modified. a bunch of "performance" plastic trim can only do so much when you have small wheels and thick tires with a high ride height. you can see from Chelsea_Tractor post that springs and 19s completely change the car without all the other exterior bits.

[Dan08]

Originally Posted by kern417

well that's what you need to do if you want it to look modified. a bunch of "performance" plastic trim can only do so much when you have small wheels and thick tires with a high ride height. you can see from Chelsea_Tractor post that springs and 19s completely change the car without all the other exterior bits.

Yeah I get where your coming from, however I think the car already looks low as it has a front lip and side skirts. The rear end is a bit high for my liking but I won't be compromising lowering it.

[Soul_Glo]

Originally Posted by Dan08

Yeah I get where your coming from, however I think the car already looks low as it has a front lip and side skirts. The rear end is a bit high for my liking but I won't be compromising lowering it.

It's not a huge drop but the pay off is amazing in the handling department. Something to seriously consider. Lorcan has a demo car. That way you can make an informed decision. There is no point having a remap or upping the power if you cannot fully put it down on the road.

[Dan08]

Originally Posted by Chelsea_Tractor

It's not a huge drop but the pay off is amazing in the handling department. Something to seriously consider. Lorcan has a demo car. That way you can make an informed decision. There is no point having a remap or upping the power if you cannot fully put it down on the road.

Okay, do you have any ideas on how much I will be looking at for lowering it ? ... roughly ?

[Soul_Glo]

Originally Posted by Dan08

Okay, do you have any ideas on how much I will be looking at for lowering it ? ... roughly ?

Depends what you go for / your local labour rates. Eibach springs are cheaper by a few £100.

Mine was done by Mulgari in Bracknell.
ACS Springs. Rear anti-roll bar, spacers, wheel alignment and, labour came to £1100 if I remember.

Some don't go for the anti-roll bar so that will be a bit cheaper.

My guess is with Eibach you could get springs and spacers, probably less than £700 with fitting.

ACS gave me peace of mind though as you get a warranty.

[Digital_83]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

about 5-10 extra hp (=

[Dan08]

Originally Posted by Digital_83

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...UTF8&psc=1

about 5-10 extra hp (=

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[Dan08]

Originally Posted by Chelsea_Tractor

Depends what you go for / your local labour rates. Eibach springs are cheaper by a few £100.

Mine was done by Mulgari in Bracknell.
ACS Springs. Rear anti-roll bar, spacers, wheel alignment and, labour came to £1100 if I remember.

Some don't go for the anti-roll bar so that will be a bit cheaper.

My guess is with Eibach you could get springs and spacers, probably less than £700 with fitting.

ACS gave me peace of mind though as you get a warranty.

Yeah I'm not too far from Bracknell, like 10 miles away from me. thanks for your help , appreciated

[Zanity]

Originally Posted by Dan08

What will that do ?

It gets you started on the simple things, if you want to mod, these have to be done anyway.

[Soul_Glo]

Originally Posted by Dan08

Yeah I'm not too far from Bracknell, like 10 miles away from me. thanks for your help , appreciated

Hit the appreciate button

[Dan08]

So I've just gotten the tailpipes changed from single to twin pipe.

[Dan08]

another pic