Just bought my first BMW (e92)

tehdik · 09-19-2010, 09:08 PM

I finally came over to the BMW world from Mercedes. I'm very excited.
It's a sparkling graphite 6spd e92 335i.
What are your favorite quick and easy mods?

Here's what I've gathered so far from friends:
Front and rear carbon fiber roundels
Black kidney grills
AngeliBright - Angel iBright V3.0
Painted reflectors

What else do you recommend?
Thanks!

Nedim · 09-19-2010, 09:17 PM

get lux H8 instead of angelibright

bkrM3 · 09-20-2010, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Nedim

get lux H8 instead of angelibright

+1.

Also pick up a secondhand JB+ in the for sale section. You won't be disappointed. (~$150)

I quickly replaced my OEM "gooseneck" shifter with the short/weighted ///M shifter from tischer. It was something like 60 bucks, totally worth it.

You'll notice the car shifts like balls and that your passengers are really tossed around - don't worry, it isn't you, it's the "Clutch Delay Valve" - search on this forum and change that puppy out. (~$30, plus labor at a knowledgeable shop) Again, you wont regret it.

CF roundels are lame in my opinion. What's wrong with blue?

Painted reflectors is often the first thing people do...that amber is so gross.

py335 · 09-20-2010, 08:07 AM

pics? and congrats!

BTM · 09-20-2010, 08:16 AM

Nice color choice

One of my favorite cheap/easy mods is black kidneys if you want a more aggressive style. Everytime I see a E9x with chrome ones it reminds me how much better the black looks (IMO of course)

And if you would like more power, without fucking around too much, get the JB+ and set at 75%...be careful though as once many do this they are immediately inclined to jump to a JB3

Noc57 · 09-20-2010, 12:16 PM

First off,

No performance mods on that list?

Don't buy Angelibrights. Been there done that, they're crap. Honestly I wouldn't waste your time with aftermarket angels. Most of them are junk (RD, AIB's, GP thunders etc) unless you go with a true LED setup which will run more ($600+). I've heard good feedback from LUX users, but again I probably would pass based on experience. That's me though.

The nicest I've seen are the OSS but I'm not even sure if Mike or Luis are still around here.

Painted reflectors, grilles, etc can be done easily enough for a quick change without too much of a dent on the wallet.

The next thing I'd be looking at is an aero lip, totally changes the aggressive stance of your car.

Congrats on making the change.

mpegripper · 09-20-2010, 03:24 PM

all good suggestions, i'm a good friend of david's and am an active member on m3forum

david-

i don't think removing the cdv or doing tuning is a good idea at this point in time. knowing you, you should get used to driving stick again (its been years) and this is definitely the most powerful car you've owned by a long shot.

i do have the e90 oem ssk on my e46 and its a great mod and probably worth doing in the future for you.

definitely get some pics up once you take delivery this weekend, you'll find that most threads always wants pics

oh and welcome to the addiction of car modding

mpegripper · 09-20-2010, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bkr335

CF roundels are lame in my opinion. What's wrong with blue?

i personally am not a fan of CF roundels as well, i do like the black/white ones though

bonsai · 09-20-2010, 03:39 PM

welcome to the club Dave!

Butterfly valve "mod" should be #1 on your list. Disables the butterfly valve on your left exhaust pipe, keeping it open. This makes for a better exhaust note at low revs.

You thinking about wheels at all? I have some well-used 19s that I'm getting tired of. Cheap for you

mpegripper · 09-20-2010, 03:46 PM

btw, its space grey, totally spaced out of the name of the color when i told you

hjernazian · 09-20-2010, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tehdik

I finally came over to the BMW world from Mercedes. I'm very excited.
It's a sparkling graphite 6spd e92 335i.
What are your favorite quick and easy mods?

Here's what I've gathered so far from friends:
Front and rear carbon fiber roundels
Black kidney grills
AngeliBright - Angel iBright V3.0
Painted reflectors

What else do you recommend?
Thanks!

instead of throwing money away on the cosmetics, buy something that drastically increases the performance, i.e. a JB3. trust me, you won't be able to feel the painted reflectors, but you sure as hell will the JB3. i'm currently running a JB3, aFe DCI and the golf-tee mod and absolutely love the way my car performs.

hjernazian · 09-20-2010, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bonsai

welcome to the club Dave!

Butterfly valve "mod" should be #1 on your list. Disables the butterfly valve on your left exhaust pipe, keeping it open. This makes for a better exhaust note at low revs.

You thinking about wheels at all? I have some well-used 19s that I'm getting tired of. Cheap for you

what type of wheels and price? thanks

cotmfk · 09-20-2010, 06:41 PM

Congrats on the car!

Inspiron · 09-20-2010, 10:17 PM

Congrats!

booner335 · 09-20-2010, 10:18 PM

roof n truck spoiler

hipnotic · 09-20-2010, 10:34 PM

congrats. get some wheels

bkrM3 · 09-21-2010, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by booner335

roof n truck spoiler

Yeah truck spoilers are hot

tehdik · 09-26-2010, 05:28 PM

BTM · 09-26-2010, 05:37 PM

That looks more like Space Grey

tehdik · 09-26-2010, 10:38 PM

Yeah it's space gray. I was told the wrong color.

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tehdik New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Palo Alto, CA iTrader: (0)	Just bought my first BMW (e92) I finally came over to the BMW world from Mercedes. I'm very excited. It's a sparkling graphite 6spd e92 335i. What are your favorite quick and easy mods? Here's what I've gathered so far from friends: Front and rear carbon fiber roundels Black kidney grills AngeliBright - Angel iBright V3.0 Painted reflectors What else do you recommend? Thanks!
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py335 Lieutenant 18 Rep 466 Posts Drives: '08 AW E90 335i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NoVA iTrader: (0)	pics? and congrats! __________________
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BTM Banned 483 Rep 10,309 Posts Drives: A///MERICAN!!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A///MERICA!!! iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe [7.20]	Nice color choice One of my favorite cheap/easy mods is black kidneys if you want a more aggressive style. Everytime I see a E9x with chrome ones it reminds me how much better the black looks (IMO of course) And if you would like more power, without fucking around too much, get the JB+ and set at 75%...be careful though as once many do this they are immediately inclined to jump to a JB3
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Noc57 Lieutenant Colonel 74 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: e92 335 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	First off, No performance mods on that list? Don't buy Angelibrights. Been there done that, they're crap. Honestly I wouldn't waste your time with aftermarket angels. Most of them are junk (RD, AIB's, GP thunders etc) unless you go with a true LED setup which will run more ($600+). I've heard good feedback from LUX users, but again I probably would pass based on experience. That's me though. The nicest I've seen are the OSS but I'm not even sure if Mike or Luis are still around here. Painted reflectors, grilles, etc can be done easily enough for a quick change without too much of a dent on the wallet. The next thing I'd be looking at is an aero lip, totally changes the aggressive stance of your car. Congrats on making the change. __________________
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mpegripper Private 0 Rep 54 Posts Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Jose iTrader: (0)	all good suggestions, i'm a good friend of david's and am an active member on m3forum david- i don't think removing the cdv or doing tuning is a good idea at this point in time. knowing you, you should get used to driving stick again (its been years) and this is definitely the most powerful car you've owned by a long shot. i do have the e90 oem ssk on my e46 and its a great mod and probably worth doing in the future for you. definitely get some pics up once you take delivery this weekend, you'll find that most threads always wants pics oh and welcome to the addiction of car modding
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bonsai OG 3er 84 Rep 295 Posts Drives: 2016 F80 M3/2018 F82 M4 Compet Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA. iTrader: (0)	welcome to the club Dave! Butterfly valve "mod" should be #1 on your list. Disables the butterfly valve on your left exhaust pipe, keeping it open. This makes for a better exhaust note at low revs. You thinking about wheels at all? I have some well-used 19s that I'm getting tired of. Cheap for you
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09-26-2010, 05:28 PM	#18
tehdik New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Palo Alto, CA iTrader: (0)	Thanks everyone! Here's a picture
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tehdik New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Palo Alto, CA iTrader: (0)	Yup Yeah it's space gray. I was told the wrong color.
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