(E90) Official Sparkling Graphite E90 Thread

sirdaft1 · 04-16-2016, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Duck360198

Stunning! All own parts for the conversion or did you go aftermarket? Makes me want to dump my OEM performance bumper for this. Perfectly executed!!

Thanks!!

The front and rear bumpers, headlights and taillights are OEM. Hood, sideskirts and CSL trunk are aftermarket. It definitely cost a pretty penny to do everything but aesthetically she's looks exactly how I've always wanted :-)

sirdaft1 · 04-16-2016, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by A///MG_Power

Finally done with her ?

very nice and clean!

Theador · 04-17-2016, 01:14 AM

Hmm, to black grille, or not to black grille.

Actually I saw some black chrome grilles the other day, anyone got a pic of them fitted to a sparkling graphite?

330xtrai · 04-19-2016, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Theador

Hmm, to black grille, or not to black grille.

Actually I saw some black chrome grilles the other day, anyone got a pic of them fitted to a sparkling graphite?

heres a pic on two different wheels. This is the oem performance grille.

Torobimmer · 04-25-2016, 03:37 AM

newly washed

joeldavidlauver · 06-22-2016, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by deecee

Hi New here.
Will post my SG here soon.
I am driving a 320i E90 and planning to change the grilles to black. Did you guys DIY? How do you do it?

It's super easy.. you can order matte black or gloss black replacement kidneys from online (amazon) and the install is pretty simple. you can also buy a can of plasti dip and cover yours for 10 dollars or less and take it off when you want. I have plasti dipped every part of a car that can be sprayed and I have loved being able to change when I want.

joeldavidlauver · 06-22-2016, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Torobimmer

newly washed

These are BOSS.

sparkymarky · 09-24-2016, 02:09 PM

330xtrai · 09-26-2016, 07:30 AM

Missing my car thought I would share this here if anyone is thinking about black or red wheels. I have one side that is red and one side with a color called "city light" which is gloss black with a lot of rainbow metallic flake. to give it a cool look in the sun. haven't got a good picture of it unfortunately.

McPikie · 10-12-2016, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by sparkymarky

Lovely. Is that just a bog standard LCI M-Sport front bumper?

Just picked up an E91 pre-LCI m-sport myself

2016-10-05_08-41-10 by Phil Cookson, on Flickr

2016-10-05_08-40-54 by Phil Cookson, on Flickr

sparkymarky · 10-12-2016, 11:47 AM

Yea standard lci m sport but with splitters bonded and colour coded onto it

McPikie · 10-12-2016, 04:52 PM

I may invest in some splitters, but I am really liking the look of the 1M bumpers

sparkymarky · 10-12-2016, 05:43 PM

I can never decide on 1m bumper on e90. Never seen one in the flesh.

AlexKoast · 10-18-2016, 12:46 PM

Hello,

I figured I'll do my introduction here given the colour. So previous to my e90 I owned an Integra, Civic, Accord, and most recently, a e46 Topaz Blue 330ci.

I absolutely loved my e46 and diy'd all the work on it from VANOS and DISA rebuild, CCV replacement, cooling system overhaul and many more items until I go cut off by a moving truck.

So I've upgraded to SGM 330i MT e90 with Premium and Sports Package which was owned by a mature gentleman. Exactly as I was looking for since I didn't want to gamble with the turbos in 335's (yes, I'm expecting some feedback on this from members).

All things aside I already have a small shopping list of items I would like to change with time but the car is perfect as it right now.

BimmerNiall · 10-21-2016, 11:53 AM

Hi my first BMW, 330d m sport with remap. Can anyone suggest what mods its asking for?

AlexKoast · 11-21-2016, 11:22 PM

Style 231 wheels on an e90
19x9 front 19x10 rear, et24
235/35/19 front 285/30/19 rear

I can safely say I'm quite happy with this combo. Now the question is what colour should these get repainted in...

eforty6_m3 · 11-23-2016, 08:58 AM

weebmeister · 11-25-2016, 01:20 AM

Almost weekend!

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Photo by: www.instagram.com/bjornnieborg
Garage: www.instagram.com/absolute.motors

peraklo · 12-18-2016, 03:59 AM

my 320D...

sirdaft1 · 12-19-2016, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Torobimmer

newly washed

Very clean! 👍🏻

sirdaft1 · 12-19-2016, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sparkymarky

What wheels? F14's? Love the concavity.

sirdaft1 · 12-19-2016, 07:27 PM

Just a couple winter mode shots 😁

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Theador Lieutenant 83 Rep 369 Posts Drives: BMW E91 M Sport 335i Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Henley on Thames iTrader: (0)	Hmm, to black grille, or not to black grille. Actually I saw some black chrome grilles the other day, anyone got a pic of them fitted to a sparkling graphite?
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10-12-2016, 04:52 PM	#1024
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10-18-2016, 12:46 PM	#1026
AlexKoast Private First Class 92 Rep 118 Posts Drives: e92 TiAg 335i 6MT Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Hello, I figured I'll do my introduction here given the colour. So previous to my e90 I owned an Integra, Civic, Accord, and most recently, a e46 Topaz Blue 330ci. I absolutely loved my e46 and diy'd all the work on it from VANOS and DISA rebuild, CCV replacement, cooling system overhaul and many more items until I go cut off by a moving truck. So I've upgraded to SGM 330i MT e90 with Premium and Sports Package which was owned by a mature gentleman. Exactly as I was looking for since I didn't want to gamble with the turbos in 335's (yes, I'm expecting some feedback on this from members). All things aside I already have a small shopping list of items I would like to change with time but the car is perfect as it right now.
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10-21-2016, 11:53 AM	#1027
BimmerNiall New Member 5 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 330d M sport Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Exeter, UK iTrader: (0)	Hi my first BMW, 330d m sport with remap. Can anyone suggest what mods its asking for? Attached Images Last edited by BimmerNiall; 10-21-2016 at 02:42 PM..
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12-18-2016, 03:59 AM	#1031
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