What was your first mod? - Page 4 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

hickoryE92 · 12-09-2012, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by techy1

first mod was tint. I only had the car for 2 hours before i dropped it to get tinted.

next up was LED interior and AE's a few more along the way.

Same here... called the place the day the car was in my hands and took it there that weekend.

Then next wave of mods was wheels, blackout kidney grills, black-painted side reflectors.

Wave of mods after that was backup camera, black lower mesh grill and aero lip.

Christmas will be Eisenmann Race exhaust

After that I have thought about light windshield tint (50 or 70) or tune (cobb or jb4... still can't decide after hours upon hours of researching on here).

After that i'll be content for awhile... atleast my wallet hopes so

co_pa · 12-09-2012, 11:06 PM

traded in my b7 audi avant for e90 335 lci.
came w/ llumar tint [bonus]
first mod: led interior and mtech license plate lights
second mod being shopped heavily: coilovers - st/v1.

from there not much different than most: color matched markers, kidney grill and m3 lip. cobb. dci. mtech AEs. wheels, wheels, wheels.

BigNate · 12-09-2012, 11:09 PM

oem splitters started the whole process, awaiting my mtec v4 lights and m3 paddle upgrade

Exzackt · 12-09-2012, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by hickoryE92

After that I have thought about light windshield tint (50 or 70) or tune (cobb or jb4... still can't decide after hours upon hours of researching on here).

Did you really have to compare a windshield tint to tune? Do you the tune. Best money you ever spent

AndyR83 · 12-09-2012, 11:12 PM

First mod was black kidney grills. This led to GP Thunder angeleyes. This led to LED turn signals. This eventually left me with an FBO car, new wheels/tires, aero lip, M3 skirts, tint, vinyl wrapped roof and trim, OSS type headlights, CF bootlid, and so on and so forth.

and to think, it all started with some kidney grills lol

Amini77 · 12-09-2012, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Exzackt

Did you really have to compare a windshield tint to tune? Do you the tune. Best money you ever spent

+1

techy1 · 12-10-2012, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by hickoryE92

Same here... called the place the day the car was in my hands and took it there that weekend.

Then next wave of mods was wheels, blackout kidney grills, black-painted side reflectors.

Wave of mods after that was backup camera, black lower mesh grill and aero lip.

Christmas will be Eisenmann Race exhaust

After that I have thought about light windshield tint (50 or 70) or tune (cobb or jb4... still can't decide after hours upon hours of researching on here).

After that i'll be content for awhile... atleast my wallet hopes so

I'm doing the Mesh grill when it gets warm again

Freki371 · 12-10-2012, 11:09 AM

Would adding an aftermaket subwoofer count?
Next up is a complete sound system overhaul, tint, black grill and lowered suspension.

VMRWheels · 12-10-2012, 05:02 PM

KW's

hickoryE92 · 12-10-2012, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Exzackt

Did you really have to compare a windshield tint to tune? Do you the tune. Best money you ever spent

I'm not trying to compare tint to a tune. The tune would be far more satisfying, but since I came from a slow car I figured i'd wait to get bored of the power of my 335i before i jump up even more. Eventually you become sensitized to changes. My brother has a cobb on his car and is looking for more so why expedite the process for myself? I also figure in the meantime advancements will be made to current tunes. I'm waiting for a tune that doesn't make me compromise some features for others.

Amini77 · 12-10-2012, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by hickoryE92

I'm not trying to compare tint to a tune. The tune would be far more satisfying, but since I came from a slow car I figured i'd wait to get bored of the power of my 335i before i jump up even more. Eventually you become sensitized to changes. My brother has a cobb on his car and is looking for more so why expedite the process for myself? I also figure in the meantime advancements will be made to current tunes. I'm waiting for a tune that doesn't make me compromise some features for others.

Understandable lol

makes you appreciate the car more.

iczz · 12-10-2012, 11:29 PM

I remember my first mod was blackline tail
Installed right after picking up the car

Amini77 · 12-10-2012, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by iczz

I remember my first mod was blackline tail
Installed right after picking up the car

Same!

werd · 12-15-2012, 11:03 AM

Actually, I posted wrong. Totally forgot about my first mod...

Nice door ding from some fat a$$ rear passenger in a landau top Lincoln Town Car.

Not sure if dent repair will be able to work it out - right on the accent line of the door panel.

BEAR-AvHistory · 12-15-2012, 11:25 AM

1. Conti DW oversize tires
2. JB4
3. Smoke reflectors
4. Smoke side lights
5. FMIC ETS 5"
6. JB4/G5-ISO

gary88 · 12-15-2012, 11:27 AM

OEM M3 footrest.

Abear · 12-15-2012, 11:41 AM

Driver Mod

Dark_Knight_335 · 12-15-2012, 11:51 AM

My first mods were body painted reflectors, black kidney grilles, and vinyling the trim matte black.

My Dinan Stage 3 kit/ intercooler/oil cooler/exhaust/pedals/mats were my last mods on this car. No wait, the M3 spoiler was

This is probably it for the car. It has everything else I could possibly need. Maybe I'll paint my 18" winter/ stock wheels gloss black.

Cobra0963 · 02-28-2013, 08:36 AM

I did carbon half wrap on the mirrors and rear diffuser. Do you guys like the half wrap? or should I do full wrap on the mirrors....Im 50/50.

wrose100 · 02-28-2013, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Cobra0963

I did carbon half wrap on the mirrors and rear diffuser. Do you guys like the half wrap? or should I do full wrap on the mirrors....Im 50/50.

I think the half wrap is interesting. The full wrap would definitely be a little more subtle, but I doubt that is what you are looking for. Do you have pics from any other angles?

Cobra0963 · 02-28-2013, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by wrose100

I think the half wrap is interesting. The full wrap would definitely be a little more subtle, but I doubt that is what you are looking for. Do you have pics from any other angles?

I also think the back of the N52 is sexier than the N54's n N55's

ericfox11 · 02-28-2013, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by rbtamms

My first mods:

Black kidney grilles
Painted reflectors
LED side marker

Where can I buy these?? And what exactly does the LED side marker do?

12-09-2012, 11:12 PM	#71
AndyR83 Lieutenant Drives: E92 335i FBO Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: PA Posts: 579 iTrader: (5)	First mod was black kidney grills. This led to GP Thunder angeleyes. This led to LED turn signals. This eventually left me with an FBO car, new wheels/tires, aero lip, M3 skirts, tint, vinyl wrapped roof and trim, OSS type headlights, CF bootlid, and so on and so forth. and to think, it all started with some kidney grills lol __________________ Do NOT do business with driftbrick744 aka Ian Haan!!!

12-10-2012, 05:02 PM	#75
VMRWheels BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 9,672 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 5 Series [3.30]	KW's __________________ NEW WHEEL MODEL: V721 \| LIVE INVENTORY: V705 V703 V710 \| V710 PICTURE THREAD p. 714-442-7916 extension 103 \| e. kevin.a@velocitymotoring.com \| f. facebook.com/vmrwheels f. flickr.com/vmrwheels

12-15-2012, 11:03 AM	#80
werd New Member Drives: 328i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Nashvega$, TN Posts: 21 iTrader: (0)	Actually, I posted wrong. Totally forgot about my first mod... Nice door ding from some fat a$$ rear passenger in a landau top Lincoln Town Car. Not sure if dent repair will be able to work it out - right on the accent line of the door panel. __________________ Drive dammit.

12-15-2012, 11:25 AM	#81
BEAR-AvHistory 335is 7DCT/JB4-G5/ISO Drives: 2011 335is/JB4-G5/ISO Coupe Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,344 iTrader: (0)	1. Conti DW oversize tires 2. JB4 3. Smoke reflectors 4. Smoke side lights 5. FMIC ETS 5" 6. JB4/G5-ISO Attached Images __________________ Kevin 2013 135is Cab 6MT - 2011 335is JB4/ISO - 2010 BMW X3 - 2009 V-Star 2009 Ford Expedition EL 4X4 - 2003 Xterra 4X4 - 1998 Ranger 4X4

12-15-2012, 11:27 AM	#82
gary88 Ikea enthusiast Drives: '07 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,722 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [3.83]	OEM M3 footrest. __________________ garyhebdingjr.com \| flickr

12-09-2012, 11:06 PM	#68
co_pa Private Drives: .: 09 e90 335i jet black:. Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: detroit[ish] Posts: 53 iTrader: (1)	traded in my b7 audi avant for e90 335 lci. came w/ llumar tint [bonus] first mod: led interior and mtech license plate lights second mod being shopped heavily: coilovers - st/v1. from there not much different than most: color matched markers, kidney grill and m3 lip. cobb. dci. mtech AEs. wheels, wheels, wheels.

12-09-2012, 11:09 PM	#69
BigNate Major Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 1,153 iTrader: (3)	oem splitters started the whole process, awaiting my mtec v4 lights and m3 paddle upgrade

12-10-2012, 11:09 AM	#74
Freki371 New Member Drives: 2011 BMW 328i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 14 iTrader: (1)	Would adding an aftermaket subwoofer count? Next up is a complete sound system overhaul, tint, black grill and lowered suspension.

12-10-2012, 11:29 PM	#78
iczz Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,752 iTrader: (23)	I remember my first mod was blackline tail Installed right after picking up the car

12-15-2012, 11:41 AM	#83
Abear Private First Class Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 129 iTrader: (2)	Driver Mod

12-15-2012, 11:51 AM	#84
Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ Posts: 5,520 iTrader: (17)	My first mods were body painted reflectors, black kidney grilles, and vinyling the trim matte black. My Dinan Stage 3 kit/ intercooler/oil cooler/exhaust/pedals/mats were my last mods on this car. No wait, the M3 spoiler was This is probably it for the car. It has everything else I could possibly need. Maybe I'll paint my 18" winter/ stock wheels gloss black. __________________ Assorted E9x bushings, 200$ local pickup or 225$ shipped! http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...2#post13995632

02-28-2013, 08:36 AM	#85
Cobra0963 Private Drives: 2012 328i E92 M-Sport Package Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Deerfield Beach, Florida Posts: 95 iTrader: (0)	I did carbon half wrap on the mirrors and rear diffuser. Do you guys like the half wrap? or should I do full wrap on the mirrors....Im 50/50. Attached Images

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