New e9x m3 front end swap build thread. Bye e91, Hello e90. Lots of conversions...

bsmoov · 06-16-2016, 12:55 PM

Dilemma solved.

Sell e91 6mt and buy older e90 6mt and ess sc it.

But the thing is I wanted to keep my old front end conversion. Well, I swapped them!!!

Before:

During:

After:

Next plans:

Sell e91

Use e91 proceeds to buy ESS SC (currently backordered)

LCI rear conversion

Put on my stepped up 18" BBS RS

Get an xCarLink for my CCC Navigation

Rear view camera

Possible front lip

Steering wheel trim plus 6mt zhp shift knob

Plus whatever else that comes up...

Will keep post updated

***lci tails and cf trunk

Test fit

I actually installed it last night too. Looks good.

Don't worry I'm planning on painting the cf trunk montego blue ...

***Update. Got rid of old silver steering wheel trim and got the m tech trim and 6MT ZHP shift knob

Old trim:

Ahhhhh much better:

More to come...

***New updates:

Added MM Interface with Rear View Camera for CCC:

That's showing my wifi smartphone camera mirroring!!!

My remus quad exhaust getting installed:

New waterpump/thermostat:

Decided to go against the BBS 18" RS conversion build when I luckily scored a set of uber rare original 3 piece WORK wheels with DDC lips...here's a quick test fit:

More to come...

mashimarho · 06-16-2016, 02:37 PM

Woohoo! Love when these happen

NYBulldog · 06-16-2016, 06:48 PM

Nice! Looks fantastic. Really digging the blue.

Ruddigger · 06-16-2016, 07:05 PM

I don't understand ditching the badass e91 for a run of the mill 328i sedan. I could understand if you were going to a 335, but.. Why?

bsmoov · 06-16-2016, 08:26 PM

Too be honest I was bored with the wagon...

I didn't want to put more money into supercharging the e91.

I was able to score the e90 for cheap and gonna use the difference to supercharge it.

Plus more parts are readily available for the e90.

(Lci trunk, suspension, rear bumper options, etc)

Oh I was gonna get the 335 but they are way too unreliable and to sc the n52, I would in essence get the best of both worlds (peppy enough/not like I'm gonna track it)

And this e90 is definitely not going to be run of the mill after I'm done with it.

Ruddigger · 06-16-2016, 11:10 PM

I can understand that, I just really liked your wagon. Lol.

SC order placed yet?

max_330i · 06-17-2016, 02:35 PM

The supercharged N52 is gonna be nuts. Definitely report back once it's purchased and installed.

Max

bsmoov · 06-17-2016, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ruddigger

I can understand that, I just really liked your wagon. Lol.

SC order placed yet?

ESS SC from EAS is backordered for about 3 weeks. Plus I can't buy it yet until I sell the e91 which I plan on listing sometime next week (still have parts to swap over).

And yes, the n52 sc has been reported to pack a punch. Especially the upgraded gen2 with the larger injectors.

Can't wait.

Ubersmooth · 06-17-2016, 07:06 PM

What're you asking for the e91?

bsmoov · 06-17-2016, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ubersmooth

What're you asking for the e91?

11k is what I'll be listing it for.

Clean title on hand. 95k on the odometer.

Ofhg done
Waterpump/thermostat done
Serpentine belt/pulleys/tensioner done
Starter done
CCV hoses done
Spark plugs/air filter done
Front/rear brakes done
New battery w/warranty
ST coils installed by EAS less than 6 months ago
Navigation and rear view camera
New tires
Fresh front end swap paint/ppg 2 stage

bsmoov · 08-28-2016, 03:36 AM

Updated the OP

06-16-2016, 12:55 PM	#1
bsmoov Captain 217 Rep 642 Posts Drives: e91 6 speed touring Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0)	New e9x m3 front end swap build thread. Bye e91, Hello e90. Lots of conversions... Dilemma solved. Sell e91 6mt and buy older e90 6mt and ess sc it. But the thing is I wanted to keep my old front end conversion. Well, I swapped them!!! Before: During: After: Next plans: Sell e91 Use e91 proceeds to buy ESS SC (currently backordered) LCI rear conversion Put on my stepped up 18" BBS RS Get an xCarLink for my CCC Navigation Rear view camera Possible front lip Steering wheel trim plus 6mt zhp shift knob Plus whatever else that comes up... Will keep post updated *lci tails and cf trunk Test fit I actually installed it last night too. Looks good. Don't worry I'm planning on painting the cf trunk montego blue ... Update. Got rid of old silver steering wheel trim and got the m tech trim and 6MT ZHP shift knob Old trim: Ahhhhh much better: More to come... *New updates: Added MM Interface with Rear View Camera for CCC: That's showing my wifi smartphone camera mirroring!!! My remus quad exhaust getting installed: New waterpump/thermostat: Decided to go against the BBS 18" RS conversion build when I luckily scored a set of uber rare original 3 piece WORK wheels with DDC lips...here's a quick test fit: More to come... Last edited by bsmoov; 08-28-2016 at 03:34 AM..*
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bsmoov Captain 217 Rep 642 Posts Drives: e91 6 speed touring Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0)	Too be honest I was bored with the wagon... I didn't want to put more money into supercharging the e91. I was able to score the e90 for cheap and gonna use the difference to supercharge it. Plus more parts are readily available for the e90. (Lci trunk, suspension, rear bumper options, etc) Oh I was gonna get the 335 but they are way too unreliable and to sc the n52, I would in essence get the best of both worlds (peppy enough/not like I'm gonna track it) And this e90 is definitely not going to be run of the mill after I'm done with it.
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Ruddigger Major 694 Rep 1,302 Posts Drives: 2012 E91 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	I can understand that, I just really liked your wagon. Lol. SC order placed yet? __________________ My build thread. It's a wagon with stuff on it.
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