325i build thread

CustomColours · 07-23-2013, 02:59 AM

Get an m sport kit of something put on. I think you should make it look nice before making it handle better.

Chris H · 08-15-2013, 03:54 PM

I now have the Chassis kit fitted and it's really transformed the car, it's a vast improvement over the standard set up, much firmer with a huge reduction in body roll yet it feels more compliant over less than perfect roads.

Its not quite as low as I expected, maybe it will settle down a couple more mm

Also managed to get a set of darklines fitted

Chris H · 08-18-2013, 11:24 AM

One thing that had been bothering me was a little overspill of the black plastic on the clear part of the light. 10 minutes spent trimming it off for a subtle improvement, it gave me a chance to tweak the alignment as I'd fitted them in a rush.

Chris H · 11-24-2013, 09:54 AM

Had the suspension on a few months now, maybe settled down a couple of mm more since it was fitted

Got a few more additions planned over the next month or two

E90325iM-SPORT · 11-24-2013, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 325

Had the suspension on a few months now, maybe settled down a couple of mm more since it was fitted

Got a few more additions planned over the next month or two

Eibach?

Chris H · 11-24-2013, 12:06 PM

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Eibach?

Performance chassis kit, another 5mm drop and it would be perfect for me

insane79 · 11-30-2013, 05:18 PM

amazing 325i

nice mods..

gaza01 · 11-30-2013, 05:27 PM

Loving the progress!!!

Chris H · 12-09-2013, 02:22 PM

Just waiting for a dry weekend to get this fitted

insane79 · 12-09-2013, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 325

Just waiting for a dry weekend to get this fitted

fantastic, want to fit the same filter in my car, whats the product link or part no? let me know if you notice any difference?

Thanks.

Chris H · 12-09-2013, 03:02 PM

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fantastic, want to fit the same filter in my car, whats the product link or part no? let me know if you notice any difference?

Thanks.

Hopefully I'll get it fitted this weekend, I'm only really expecting the car to sound a little better but i'll let you know if there is any difference.

This is the part

http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...px?prod=e-2022

insane79 · 12-12-2013, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 325

Hopefully I'll get it fitted this weekend, I'm only really expecting the car to sound a little better but i'll let you know if there is any difference.

This is the part

http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...px?prod=e-2022

Thanks for the link, eagerly waiting if there is a sound diff at least

Chris H · 12-13-2013, 10:53 AM

Got round to fitting it earlier today, easy job to do, took 15 minutes including taking pictures. In terms of performance there is no noticeable difference in the way it pulls, but there is a nice subtle change in the sound, slightly deeper sound all the way through the rev range without being intrusive in any way.

insane79 · 12-13-2013, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 325

Got round to fitting it earlier today, easy job to do, took 15 minutes including taking pictures. In terms of performance there is no noticeable difference in the way it pulls, but there is a nice subtle change in the sound, slightly deeper sound all the way through the rev range without being intrusive in any way.

wow looks very nice, its identical filter that comes with the bmw performance intake i think, give it few Kms/miles for the ecu to learn the airflow change i guess.

Chris H · 12-13-2013, 11:08 AM

For £35 delivered off ebay, it had to be worth a punt. Did it help you make your mind up either way?

Chris H · 01-08-2014, 03:54 PM

Just a small update - Fitted this to the centre console, again genuine BMW Performance parts

trustreetskater · 04-10-2018, 02:24 PM

Kind of new to owning but i have a little question is there a cover or mount you can buy for the stock stereo. I have the stereo in but the modual below it is no longer in or needed i believe in some models its the hvac controls. i need to find a cover to hide this open hole.

thanks in advance ill attach pics later i have to run by my shop to take a few i didnt think to take them this morning.

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08-15-2013, 03:54 PM	#24
Chris H Private First Class 5 Rep 109 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I now have the Chassis kit fitted and it's really transformed the car, it's a vast improvement over the standard set up, much firmer with a huge reduction in body roll yet it feels more compliant over less than perfect roads. Its not quite as low as I expected, maybe it will settle down a couple more mm Also managed to get a set of darklines fitted __________________ Ex E90 325i - BMW Performance Chassis Kit \| BMW Performance Gearknob & Handbrake \| Darklines \| K&N E-2022 Current E92 320i - K&N E-2021
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08-18-2013, 11:24 AM	#25
Chris H Private First Class 5 Rep 109 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	One thing that had been bothering me was a little overspill of the black plastic on the clear part of the light. 10 minutes spent trimming it off for a subtle improvement, it gave me a chance to tweak the alignment as I'd fitted them in a rush. __________________ Ex E90 325i - BMW Performance Chassis Kit \| BMW Performance Gearknob & Handbrake \| Darklines \| K&N E-2022 Current E92 320i - K&N E-2021 Last edited by Chris H; 10-01-2013 at 01:58 PM..
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12-09-2013, 02:22 PM	#31
Chris H Private First Class 5 Rep 109 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Just waiting for a dry weekend to get this fitted __________________ Ex E90 325i - BMW Performance Chassis Kit \| BMW Performance Gearknob & Handbrake \| Darklines \| K&N E-2022 Current E92 320i - K&N E-2021
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12-13-2013, 10:53 AM	#35
Chris H Private First Class 5 Rep 109 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Got round to fitting it earlier today, easy job to do, took 15 minutes including taking pictures. In terms of performance there is no noticeable difference in the way it pulls, but there is a nice subtle change in the sound, slightly deeper sound all the way through the rev range without being intrusive in any way. __________________ Ex E90 325i - BMW Performance Chassis Kit \| BMW Performance Gearknob & Handbrake \| Darklines \| K&N E-2022 Current E92 320i - K&N E-2021
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12-13-2013, 11:08 AM	#37
Chris H Private First Class 5 Rep 109 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	For £35 delivered off ebay, it had to be worth a punt. Did it help you make your mind up either way? __________________ Ex E90 325i - BMW Performance Chassis Kit \| BMW Performance Gearknob & Handbrake \| Darklines \| K&N E-2022 Current E92 320i - K&N E-2021
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01-08-2014, 03:54 PM	#38
Chris H Private First Class 5 Rep 109 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Just a small update - Fitted this to the centre console, again genuine BMW Performance parts __________________ Ex E90 325i - BMW Performance Chassis Kit \| BMW Performance Gearknob & Handbrake \| Darklines \| K&N E-2022 Current E92 320i - K&N E-2021
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04-10-2018, 02:24 PM	#39
trustreetskater Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 325i e46 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Mass iTrader: (0)	My 325i Kind of new to owning but i have a little question is there a cover or mount you can buy for the stock stereo. I have the stereo in but the modual below it is no longer in or needed i believe in some models its the hvac controls. i need to find a cover to hide this open hole. thanks in advance ill attach pics later i have to run by my shop to take a few i didnt think to take them this morning.
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