Mod Advice

Hawkshaw · 07-05-2006, 06:27 AM

I'd like to do some small mod's to my e90 so that it stands out a little bit from the crowd, but nothing too extreme as I occasionally take clients out to various events and need to maintain the classy professionalism of the car.

Suggestions (including pics?) for classy subtle mods for my TiAg 330?

modz · 07-05-2006, 07:28 AM

Go for Hartge front lip definitely!!!

abdyel · 07-05-2006, 07:54 AM

i ll say get some 19" wheels and cf trims

aapriadi · 07-05-2006, 10:05 AM

hartge front lip, 19" rims, aftermarket suspension: coilovers or springs, oem rear spoiler, ACS rep roof spoiler

Hunter399 · 07-05-2006, 10:20 AM

I think coils are too intense for his needs

He already has sport suspension

maybe ge the Breyton trunk spoiler
blackline tail lights
maybe the rep hartge front from dtm

Asiann · 07-05-2006, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by hunter399

I think coils are too intense for his needs

He already has sport suspension

maybe ge the Breyton trunk spoiler
blackline tail lights
maybe the rep hartge front from dtm

I agree those mods would better serve his purpose.

luprang · 07-05-2006, 01:41 PM

Yeah I agree with hunter. He already has the 162 wheels (given his 330 sports package). Subtle things like spoiler and blacklines would look nice. I personally am not a big fan of body kits or attachments but thats just me

Bimmerista · 07-05-2006, 01:43 PM

Interior mods, like the M sport steering wheel, the M sport short shifter and aluminium pedals should be considered. On the outside, the M sport bumpers are very nice looking and that's about it IMHO.

HRC · 07-05-2006, 01:47 PM

I recommend painted CF lips and a OEM rear deck spolier. Super subtle and not overdone. For the inside, do the ///M stuff. Looks OEM, all of it.

Danny

Krockit · 07-05-2006, 01:59 PM

35% tint, alum. pedals.

Hawkshaw · 07-05-2006, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Krockit

35% tint, alum. pedals.

Tinting the front seat windows is illegal here - I'd only be able to do the rear glass and the back doors and I thought that might not look great.

BzsBimmer · 07-05-2006, 05:25 PM

I agree with Hunter
I would also add a NavandTV2Go module so you can show presentations in the nav screen (assuming you have one) while taking them to lunch

1001 · 07-05-2006, 08:17 PM

i agree with danny. something OEM and simple. not really everyone can tell unless they are into e90s.

just4kickz · 07-05-2006, 08:37 PM

blacklines are def. & i would recommend a kerscher front apron if your looking at getting new body parts... but if you want "suttle" changes that you can do by yourself... it would be black lines, roof spoiler, deck spoiler, maybe the CF splitters.

Pretender · 07-06-2006, 12:27 AM

Do Skunk look, install Kerscher quad exhaust system and rear apron together with ACS body kit, 20-inch BBS LM. I think that's subtle and stand out a little bit...:rocks:

longtran · 07-06-2006, 12:35 AM

you want classy? i go for hartge all around. front lip to rims. easy on the drop. an oem spoiler is not bad either.

see more pics here..http://www.exoticcarsite.com/pages/t...w-e90-320d.htm

hkj · 07-06-2006, 12:37 AM

I second HRC/1001's OEM recommendation. That's what I did/will do to my car - OEM parts only.

I suggest you start with the OEM spoiler and go from there. It's very subtle and affordable. Moreover the lines form a perfect harmony with the rest of the car.

good luck,

-hkj

D-Rock · 07-06-2006, 12:46 AM

Paint your front grill

Hawkshaw · 07-27-2006, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawkshaw

I'd like to do some small mod's to my e90 so that it stands out a little bit from the crowd, but nothing too extreme as I occasionally take clients out to various events and need to maintain the classy professionalism of the car.

Suggestions (including pics?) for classy subtle mods for my TiAg 330?

UPDATE..

So I think I'm going to go with an ACS rear roof spoiler, OEM trunk spoiler, ACS pedals, and maybe some eyelids...but I'm not sold on the eyelids.

Thoughts???

mds82 · 07-27-2006, 10:12 AM

I think a light tint also looks very nice, maybe like 35% or so. I'm not a fan of the roof spoilers or eye lids however.

Kyoshi71 · 07-27-2006, 10:54 AM

I recommend a second car! It's those clients that allow you to have a BMW. The last thing you want to do is give the appeal that they're driving around with Paul Walker. That's coming from a Wall St. guy.

Hawkshaw · 07-29-2006, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawkshaw

I'd like to do some small mod's to my e90 so that it stands out a little bit from the crowd, but nothing too extreme as I occasionally take clients out to various events and need to maintain the classy professionalism of the car.

Suggestions (including pics?) for classy subtle mods for my TiAg 330?

UPDATE #2

So I've decided against the eyelids, but will go with the ACS rear roof spoiler, OEM trunk spoiler, OEM aluminum pedals (they seem more subtle than the ACS pedals??), and a medium tint (40% maybe?) for the rear door windows and rear windshield (front tinting is illegal here).

Next step is to shop around for parts / tinting place, and find out about installing myself or paying someone to do it. I'll probably do the pedals (screws) and roof spoiler (3M double sided tape), but might pay to get the spoiler done (silicone) as I want to make sure it's done right.

It might be a few weeks, but I'll post some pics when I'm all done.

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Hawkshaw Major 100 Rep 1,013 Posts Drives: X3 xDrive28i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Mod Advice I'd like to do some small mod's to my e90 so that it stands out a little bit from the crowd, but nothing too extreme as I occasionally take clients out to various events and need to maintain the classy professionalism of the car. Suggestions (including pics?) for classy subtle mods for my TiAg 330? __________________ Paul
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07-05-2006, 07:28 AM	#2
modz Second Lieutenant 36 Rep 297 Posts Drives: e90 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Go for Hartge front lip definitely!!! __________________ Philips D1S 6k,Frenetik rotors, blackout grill, Full Mtech kit w/rear CFdiffuser Vorsteiner CFhood& Front Lip, Seibon CF CSL trunk, Vorsteiner CS1 19", p zero nero tyres, H&R coilovers, Eisenmann race exhaust w/ SR catalytic converter back bolt on pipe, Simota CFair intake, tail light,BMS Pwrbox.
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abdyel BIG PAPI 10 Rep 189 Posts Drives: Proud of my 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: germany iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325I [0.00]	i ll say get some 19" wheels and cf trims __________________ 325i sport/ premium/ cold weather package/ IDrive/ Xenon/ H&R springs/ breyton spoiler/ breyton front lip/ silver CF trims/ black line tail lights/5% tints/ and much more to come
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aapriadi Colonel 189 Rep 2,068 Posts Drives: '13 F30 AW 320i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Jakarta, Indonesia iTrader: (10)	hartge front lip, 19" rims, aftermarket suspension: coilovers or springs, oem rear spoiler, ACS rep roof spoiler __________________ mod = crack
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07-05-2006, 10:20 AM	#5
Hunter399 Major General 323 Rep 8,091 Posts Drives: F90M5 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (33)	I think coils are too intense for his needs He already has sport suspension maybe ge the Breyton trunk spoiler blackline tail lights maybe the rep hartge front from dtm
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07-05-2006, 01:41 PM	#7
luprang Private First Class 7 Rep 181 Posts Drives: Black 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Houston iTrader: (1)	Yeah I agree with hunter. He already has the 162 wheels (given his 330 sports package). Subtle things like spoiler and blacklines would look nice. I personally am not a big fan of body kits or attachments but thats just me
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Bimmerista Major General 82 Rep 5,732 Posts Drives: superstock Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada iTrader: (0)	Interior mods, like the M sport steering wheel, the M sport short shifter and aluminium pedals should be considered. On the outside, the M sport bumpers are very nice looking and that's about it IMHO.
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07-05-2006, 01:47 PM	#9
HRC MAUI BUILT 485 Rep 7,781 Posts Drives: 2006 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NORCAL iTrader: (10) Garage List 2002 E46 325i [0.00] 2012 E70 35i [0.00]	I recommend painted CF lips and a OEM rear deck spolier. Super subtle and not overdone. For the inside, do the ///M stuff. Looks OEM, all of it. Danny __________________ Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Illuminated Knob/Alcantara Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" VMR V718's w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Alcantara Boot/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers/BMS Power Box
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Krockit Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 06 330i, 03 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	35% tint, alum. pedals. __________________ Ordered- 4/6, Pro#- 4/8, Vin#- 4/15, Build date- 4/17, Completion date- 4/25, At port- 5/2, Loaded @ Bremerhaven- 5/4, on the water- 5/5, docked NYC- 5/18, Docked SC and released to carrier- 5/23, arrived Milwaukee -5/25! YEAH BROTHER! Drove it home- 5/31 330i SG/Beige 6MT, ZSP, ZPP, Comfort Access, Htd seats, Sirius, 35% tint.
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BzsBimmer Major General 3250 Rep 6,715 Posts Drives: '23 G80 FO M3, M3 & MY Tezzy's Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nor. Cal iTrader: (32)	I agree with Hunter I would also add a NavandTV2Go module so you can show presentations in the nav screen (assuming you have one) while taking them to lunch
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07-05-2006, 08:17 PM	#13
1001 Captain 27 Rep 830 Posts Drives: 06' 325i/08' 350z/09' 128i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San francisco iTrader: (0)	i agree with danny. something OEM and simple. not really everyone can tell unless they are into e90s.
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07-06-2006, 12:27 AM	#15
Pretender Colonel 150 Rep 2,419 Posts Drives: 06 330i, 07 328i, 16 X1, >17M2 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 06 330i [0.00]	Do Skunk look, install Kerscher quad exhaust system and rear apron together with ACS body kit, 20-inch BBS LM. I think that's subtle and stand out a little bit...:rocks: __________________ It's a great time to be alive
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longtran Lieutenant General 1429 Rep 16,628 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (105) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	you want classy? i go for hartge all around. front lip to rims. easy on the drop. an oem spoiler is not bad either. see more pics here..http://www.exoticcarsite.com/pages/t...w-e90-320d.htm
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07-06-2006, 12:37 AM	#17
hkj Major 60 Rep 1,205 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I second HRC/1001's OEM recommendation. That's what I did/will do to my car - OEM parts only. I suggest you start with the OEM spoiler and go from there. It's very subtle and affordable. Moreover the lines form a perfect harmony with the rest of the car. good luck, -hkj
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D-Rock Lieutenant Colonel 188 Rep 1,855 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: miami iTrader: (2)	Paint your front grill __________________
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07-27-2006, 10:12 AM	#20
mds82 Major General 364 Rep 5,842 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Central Connecticut iTrader: (40) Garage List 2006 325xi Snow Pics [0.00] 2006 BMW 325xi [0.00]	I think a light tint also looks very nice, maybe like 35% or so. I'm not a fan of the roof spoilers or eye lids however.
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07-27-2006, 10:54 AM	#21
Kyoshi71 Colonel 93 Rep 2,528 Posts Drives: 2010 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	I recommend a second car! It's those clients that allow you to have a BMW. The last thing you want to do is give the appeal that they're driving around with Paul Walker. That's coming from a Wall St. guy.
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