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2012 E92 328i Coupé Build
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04-06-2013, 11:15 PM | #1 |
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2012 E92 328i Coupé Build
Got this one new in 2012 with M Sport Package. Even with that, the E92 is a bit lacking when it comes to stock looks. So, as it turns out, I ended up spending much more time and money on mods than I'd originally thought I would. Sure that sounds familiar.
With that said, here we go... ... Back in 2012: Stock Definitely never buy a BMW without at least the M Sport package. If you care at all about non-stock looks (or looks in general), you will probably regret it otherwise. ... 2013/1: Interior Trim, Console, Arm Rest, Visors The first things that had to go were some of the interior bits and pieces. Unless you like a bright gray color on your trim, you're stuck with pretty uneventful, shiny plastic wood grain that scratches easily. After checking out a few M3s and our European configurations, I decided to get
... 2013/2: Grille, Reflectors, Mirrors, Wheels, Model Badge Lots of busy colors on the car even with the M Sport package - chrome in the front and back, orange on the sides - and the stock wheels don't exactly say "sport" either. So it was time for
... 2013/3: Spacers There's not really much room to lower a BMW here in the city, unless you don't mind frequent scraping noises. But at least setting the wheels out a little doesn't hurt. 1.2cm isn't much, but it does surprisingly look a little better than stock:
... 2014: Clear Bra Nothing to see really (which I guess is good in this case)... Got a full front clear bra - entire hood, fenders, front bumper, side mirrors (Omega Werks). Much better than just the partial quarter-hood bra, because you don't see any edges. Vincent at Omega Werks is also very diligent with his work, and detailers have commented on the fact that you can't see it at all. (Which is also why you'll probably want to tell your detailer that there is something there, unless you like the hazy, frozen look after your detail.) Your car will thank you when you drive down the 1 to LA and avoid a few rock chips while you’re at it. Actually your car probably won't care, but if you're OCD about it, you will. ... 2015: AA Tune, Performance Exhaust, Performance Intake, (is) Sport Diffuser, Painted Calipers If only there were as many tuning options for the 328 as there are for the 335... But a few things will make the 28 feel like new:
... 2016: BMW OEM Front Lip In case you feel like spending lots of money for a piece of plas...carbon fiber, go for the BMW OEM front spoiler (part no. 51192159867, Tischer). It looks nice, though, and also doesn't feel like it's tacked on over the original bumper like some other parts. Only thing to remember is that this is a destructive upgrade, meaning you'll have to drill holes into the bottom of your front bumper to get this attached. Last edited by GermanInCA; 04-07-2018 at 01:29 PM.. |
04-07-2013, 11:22 AM | #2 |
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Loving the interior, very clean work
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04-08-2013, 08:02 AM | #5 |
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The leather trim looks awesome
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04-08-2013, 11:12 AM | #6 | |
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04-08-2013, 11:19 AM | #7 |
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That interior is sexy....
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06-22-2013, 04:07 AM | #8 |
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Last edited by GermanInCA; 05-17-2014 at 10:28 PM.. |
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10-10-2015, 12:17 AM | #10 |
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Yes, I can see where it's going too!
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10-14-2015, 01:10 AM | #12 |
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04-22-2016, 12:24 PM | #15 |
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Looks great! So for the IS grille, the surround is black and the center is chrome? I'm deff doing the color-matched reflectors, but i'm undecided on what to do with the grille.
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04-22-2016, 03:26 PM | #16 |
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Thanks! Yes, the surround is the black from the OEM Performance Grille, and the chrome from the stock grille. They just snap into each other. As far as I know, the IS grille is no different from this set-up.
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