First Time Bimmer Owner!

mrkirsch23 · 11-04-2013, 07:40 PM

Hey everyone. My name is Michael and this is my first BMW and I love it! Recent IU Grad. Go Hoosiers! Picked up my 09 328i 6spd two weeks ago now. First thing I did was blackout grilles, zhp knob and debadged.

Any suggestions for my next mod?

Drop me a comment....

///Macht · 11-04-2013, 07:50 PM

New shoes and an M3 steering wheel. Those wheels gots to go, and an M3 steering wheel blows a non-sport wheel out of the water.

NorthernCAE90 · 11-04-2013, 07:50 PM

Sweet ride!! I was going to say tint, but it looks like its already done!

It all depends on where you want to go with your car!! Maybe a little drop? (since your on standard suspension)

Im just about to black out my Grills tomorrow but cant decide to debadge or black out the badge as well

apc3libras · 11-04-2013, 07:52 PM

Looks great OP! I love the LCI fronts and rear tail lights.

I second the steering wheel but the wheels are ok. One of the better OEM styles in my opinion.

E93FTW · 11-04-2013, 07:58 PM

Nothing wrong with your wheels btw..... Aftermarket headlights if you hate the halogens... An exhaust for better sound, interior LEDs, sport steering wheel, performance boot and shifter and ebrake

DML · 11-04-2013, 08:05 PM

Looks clean nice de-badge but M plate needs to say goodbye....Good luck with the ride!

mun1584 · 11-04-2013, 08:11 PM

Depends upon your budget/interests. For a performance gain, you could start with a new exhaust system. I'd recommend Dinan or the Magnaflow #16537.
This is the magnaflow exhaust:

///Macht · 11-04-2013, 08:14 PM

The only reason I said the wheels needed to go was because I had the same ones on my 330i. They're fine if you're taking a stock approach! Steering wheel was by far my biggest bang for the buck interior mod I did. It's the one thing you interact with every single time you drive the car.

mun1584 · 11-04-2013, 08:24 PM

And personally, I like the custom European license plates on all German-made cars. Just don't get something daft like "Sk8erBoi"

norsairius · 11-04-2013, 08:38 PM

Nice to see a fellow IU grad! Congrats! I moved out of state for work, but I go back to B-Town every now and then because I have family in the area.

Nice car! Glad that it's manual. Mine is not because the fiancee wanted to be able to drive it. If I have my way though, she's going to take it eventually and I'll get myself something with three pedals.

As others have mentioned, I'd say a simple exhaust should be your first mod. The I6 sounds nice and sweet, but it sounds even better with an exhaust! I think your wheels are fine otherwise. I would highly suggest xenon headlights if you can find some. I've been spoiled by them!

Antetokounmpo · 11-04-2013, 08:47 PM

Looks good!

I actually think your wheels look good for stock. I would do sport/m3 steering wheel, sport suspension or coilovers, and find some xenon headlights to make the front look aggressive.

ny325 · 11-04-2013, 08:52 PM

Nice clean looking car. I prefer to keep my cars stock. Consider if, and when you decided to sell it, the car will have more value stock.

Kernel Kurtz · 11-04-2013, 10:09 PM

Looks good. You will enjoy it lots just as it is.

MattMD · 11-04-2013, 10:32 PM

Looks sharp.

mike@x-ph.com · 11-05-2013, 05:28 AM

Looks good

ssmith96 · 11-05-2013, 06:37 AM

Good looking car! Does anyone know what style number those wheels are?

mauibuilt_328 · 11-05-2013, 07:15 AM

Congrats on the ride! I been thinking about debadging mine as well. Looks cleaner. As for mods:
-Painted side reflectors
-bmw performance exhaust
-new wheels/tires
-drop

UKBasketball · 11-05-2013, 07:46 AM

Nice ride! Looks really good with those wheels!

You should get on ebay and order an M3 rep trunk lip/spoiler. They come painted to match your car and are only like $57 shipped. The seller is from Taiwan. Mine came within a week of ordering and the color match was spot on.

Congrats on your new-to-you E90!!!

Mavus · 11-05-2013, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by mrkirschner

Hey everyone. My name is Michael and this is my first BMW and I love it! Recent IU Grad. Go Hoosiers! Picked up my 09 328i 6spd two weeks ago now. First thing I did was blackout grilles, zhp knob and debadged.

Any suggestions for my next mod?

Drop me a comment....

Nice ride - grats!

I would get:
Apex ARC-8 wheels and non rft tires
AA tune
CAI
exhaust
M3 or M sport wheel
short shift kit
* the best for last ... suspension (area 51)

These are very subtle mods that will make the car more fun to drive while keeping it classy. Wheels are the best bang for your buck but no rush. Reducing unsprung weight increases performance. Please don't buy cheap parts and then come back and ask "please help". Do your research and ask questions BEFORE you buy!

You have a nice color combo. Have fun!!

And bring Helga to track sometime to get some lovin

ndjenks · 11-05-2013, 08:05 AM

Beautiful car, Black on Black is a tasteful color combo! An M3 wheel would be a great addition and I really like the debadged trunk, looks clean!

_Sinister_ · 11-05-2013, 08:16 AM

Clean Ride

9352e90 · 11-05-2013, 08:40 AM

+1 the wheels are some of the best stock for the e90 IMO. A slight drop and painted side reflectors and you will be set.

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///Macht Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 222 Posts Drives: '18 ZCP Mexico Blue M3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Washington, D.C. iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [10.00]	New shoes and an M3 steering wheel. Those wheels gots to go, and an M3 steering wheel blows a non-sport wheel out of the water.
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NorthernCAE90 First Lieutenant 22 Rep 354 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325I Join Date: May 2013 Location: Modesto, CA iTrader: (0)	Sweet ride!! I was going to say tint, but it looks like its already done! It all depends on where you want to go with your car!! Maybe a little drop? (since your on standard suspension) Im just about to black out my Grills tomorrow but cant decide to debadge or black out the badge as well
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apc3libras Lieutenant Colonel 35 Rep 1,691 Posts Drives: E36 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: UTAH iTrader: (3) Garage List 1999 BMW M3 [4.00]	Looks great OP! I love the LCI fronts and rear tail lights. I second the steering wheel but the wheels are ok. One of the better OEM styles in my opinion. __________________ 2007 BMW 328I Monaco Blue /// 1999 BMW M3 Titanium Silver /// 2007 BMW 328I Sparkling Graphite (sold)
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E93FTW BMW Über Alles 71 Rep 1,046 Posts Drives: E93 Vert' Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: SoFL iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 E93 [10.00]	Nothing wrong with your wheels btw..... Aftermarket headlights if you hate the halogens... An exhaust for better sound, interior LEDs, sport steering wheel, performance boot and shifter and ebrake __________________
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DML Colonel 968 Rep 2,017 Posts Drives: 2020 Heritage Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Darien CT. iTrader: (0)	Looks clean nice de-badge but M plate needs to say goodbye....Good luck with the ride!
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mun1584 New Member 4 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Depends upon your budget/interests. For a performance gain, you could start with a new exhaust system. I'd recommend Dinan or the Magnaflow #16537. This is the magnaflow exhaust:
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///Macht Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 222 Posts Drives: '18 ZCP Mexico Blue M3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Washington, D.C. iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [10.00]	The only reason I said the wheels needed to go was because I had the same ones on my 330i. They're fine if you're taking a stock approach! Steering wheel was by far my biggest bang for the buck interior mod I did. It's the one thing you interact with every single time you drive the car.
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mun1584 New Member 4 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	And personally, I like the custom European license plates on all German-made cars. Just don't get something daft like "Sk8erBoi"
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norsairius Foodie and Gearhead 102 Rep 733 Posts Drives: 2011 335i xDrive Sedan Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: MN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i xDriv ... [9.50]	Nice to see a fellow IU grad! Congrats! I moved out of state for work, but I go back to B-Town every now and then because I have family in the area. Nice car! Glad that it's manual. Mine is not because the fiancee wanted to be able to drive it. If I have my way though, she's going to take it eventually and I'll get myself something with three pedals. As others have mentioned, I'd say a simple exhaust should be your first mod. The I6 sounds nice and sweet, but it sounds even better with an exhaust! I think your wheels are fine otherwise. I would highly suggest xenon headlights if you can find some. I've been spoiled by them! __________________ 2011 335i xDrive Sedan, Deep Sea Blue w/Oyster Interior
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Antetokounmpo Brigadier General 1552 Rep 3,475 Posts Drives: E90 6MT FBO; '18 F150 Platinum Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: WI iTrader: (3) Garage List 2018 Ford F-150 Pla ... [0.00] 2008 BMW 335xi [0.00]	Looks good! I actually think your wheels look good for stock. I would do sport/m3 steering wheel, sport suspension or coilovers, and find some xenon headlights to make the front look aggressive. __________________ 2008 335xi 6MT \| VRSF Catless DP \| VRSF 7" FMIC \| VRSF CP \| TIAL BOV \| DCI \| MHD 2+ BC Racing BR \| Stoptech 600 \| Firehawk Indy 500 255 Square \| Atric Altimax 225 Sq. 2018 F-150 Platinum 701A \| FX4 \| 3.5 EcoBeast
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ny325 Brigadier General 895 Rep 3,141 Posts Drives: Jet Black E90 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gridlock iTrader: (0)	Nice clean looking car. I prefer to keep my cars stock. Consider if, and when you decided to sell it, the car will have more value stock.
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Kernel Kurtz Major 347 Rep 1,016 Posts Drives: 2020 M240i xDrive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Canada iTrader: (0)	Looks good. You will enjoy it lots just as it is.
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MattMD E9X > Everything 60 Rep 742 Posts Drives: '22 Corvette Z51 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Looks sharp.
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mike@x-ph.com BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 24208 Rep 190,807 Posts Drives: 07-335/12-328/18-M4/21-M4CP Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (23)	Looks good __________________ Check out our current sale by clicking on this link! https://x-ph.com/sale/ Phone number 702-494-9435
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ssmith96 Banned 78 Rep 1,038 Posts Drives: 07 328xi Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (2)	Good looking car! Does anyone know what style number those wheels are?
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mauibuilt_328 Private First Class 17 Rep 176 Posts Drives: 328i e92 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fort Walton Beach FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 328i [10.00]	Congrats on the ride! I been thinking about debadging mine as well. Looks cleaner. As for mods: -Painted side reflectors -bmw performance exhaust -new wheels/tires -drop __________________ 2011 328i E92
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UKBasketball Private First Class 22 Rep 196 Posts Drives: 09 E92 328xi Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: KY iTrader: (0)	Nice ride! Looks really good with those wheels! You should get on ebay and order an M3 rep trunk lip/spoiler. They come painted to match your car and are only like $57 shipped. The seller is from Taiwan. Mine came within a week of ordering and the color match was spot on. Congrats on your new-to-you E90!!!
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ndjenks Private First Class 6 Rep 137 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330xi 6MT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Beautiful car, Black on Black is a tasteful color combo! An M3 wheel would be a great addition and I really like the debadged trunk, looks clean! __________________ 2006 330xi 6MT - Deep Green Metallic/Beige Dakota - Every Option but Sports Package. No mods.
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_Sinister_ Major 72 Rep 1,181 Posts Drives: Very Slow Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: The High State iTrader: (0)	Clean Ride
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9352e90 Lieutenant 92 Rep 426 Posts Drives: f10 535i, e90 325i, e70 X5 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Michigan, USA iTrader: (0)	+1 the wheels are some of the best stock for the e90 IMO. A slight drop and painted side reflectors and you will be set.
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