Newbie with 55" 320d with extras :)

spennyd · 09-18-2010, 04:23 AM

hi, my names spencer and im 22. im new to all the bmw thing ive been in the honda scene for 5 years but i fancied a change as i do alot of miles now so wanted a diesel.

ive come from an honda integra type R DC5 model. so obviously its not going to be as quick or fun to drive.

this is my new car hope you all like.

spencer

BanziBarn · 09-18-2010, 06:07 AM

Hi!

Welcome to BMW!

I used to have an EP3 Type-r so know all about VTEC

New car looks good, did you buy it already modded? Will you be going down the remap route? Might help close the performance gap a bit!

E92BSM10 · 09-18-2010, 06:59 AM

Hi you car looks great I really like the M6 reps on and the 335 pipes on hope you like you 320d I've had mine for a year now and it's great. I noticed theat theres very nice SL And Q7 in the background of pic three are they yours?

RCUK · 09-18-2010, 07:11 AM

i came to my 335d from my DC2 integra type r ...

Still miss the teg

But welcome!

dxb335d · 09-18-2010, 10:51 AM

Welcometop E90post. Nice 320d. Not liking the 335 replica pipes though. If you wanted serious grunt you could have opted for the 335 itself!?

Re-map your 320d and you will cling onto the back of Civic Type-R's.

spennyd · 09-18-2010, 10:53 AM

dont think i could have insured a 335 im only 22, just going to go for a remap and maybe some rota's and wind deflectors

dxb335d · 09-18-2010, 10:58 AM

I was 23 When I got my 335d. Insurance was only 1k.

TMP · 09-19-2010, 07:26 AM

Hi and welcome

Quote:

Originally Posted by spennyd

dont think i could have insured a 335 im only 22, just going to go for a remap and maybe some rota's and wind deflectors

You insurance must be v.high though - if you have declared all those Mods?

spennyd · 09-19-2010, 07:49 AM

nope it not to bad, its £700 less than i was paying on the dc5 anyway!!

M3-FAST · 09-19-2010, 02:31 PM

Car looks good, also really liking the Integra - both smart looking motors, especially at 22 yrs of age!!

Make sure you put plenty of wheel sealant on the M6 reps before winter as the salt will corrode the spokes (i ran a set on my E93 vert) - could also do with some spacers, help them fill the arches a little?

Petem95 · 09-19-2010, 04:38 PM

Don't usually like anything modded, but those m6 wheels actually really suit the car!

Not liking the front bumper or twin exhausts tho!....

Guessing some m-sport from seats will be next on the list?

Dizzle · 09-19-2010, 06:05 PM

Yup I agree, crying out for some spacers

MEGA · 09-20-2010, 08:31 AM

Get yourself the M-Sport steering wheel immediately.. It is a massive improvement!

I hate the exhausts at the back though.. They should be flush to the bumper atleast. They seem to stick out further? Look pretty max power.

It is a nice car for a 22yo

I should know. I also bought my 320d at age 22; Albeit abit newer and an M-Sport...

Welcome to the site mate!

Halpin13 · 09-20-2010, 09:34 AM

i though it was my old car for a second,

Just the same from the front,

very nice.

spennyd · 10-15-2010, 10:26 AM

thanks for the comments, yer i want some spacers for the back not sure what size to get though? 15mm?

anybody know where to buy a steering wheel from complete? all the ones ive found dont have an airbag.

thanks spencer

spennyd · 10-15-2010, 10:27 AM

also is it possible to put the idrive etc into this car? if so what is involved?
thanks

Vaheed1 · 10-15-2010, 06:58 PM

Spencer, welcome to to the forum

Tell me, what size are those M6 reps? I've been thinking of changing my alloys but am stuck between 19" CSL's and M6 reps. My 3 series is also black and they really suit the car. Guys, will I also need spacers on a M Sport suspension setup?

Vaheed1 · 10-15-2010, 06:59 PM

p.s - is that your own personal plate? would you fancy selling it?

09-18-2010, 04:23 AM	#1
spennyd New Member 4 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2005 320d Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Preston, Lancs iTrader: (0)	Newbie with 55" 320d with extras :) hi, my names spencer and im 22. im new to all the bmw thing ive been in the honda scene for 5 years but i fancied a change as i do alot of miles now so wanted a diesel. ive come from an honda integra type R DC5 model. so obviously its not going to be as quick or fun to drive. this is my new car hope you all like. spencer
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09-18-2010, 06:07 AM	#2
BanziBarn Lieutenant Colonel 106 Rep 1,800 Posts Drives: BMW 330D E90 LCI Msport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Hi! Welcome to BMW! I used to have an EP3 Type-r so know all about VTEC New car looks good, did you buy it already modded? Will you be going down the remap route? Might help close the performance gap a bit! __________________ Black 330d E90 LCI M Sport Saloon Auto. Privacy Glass, Cream Leather, 6FL, I-Drive/Nav/Bluetooth, Alpine hifi upgrade.
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09-18-2010, 06:59 AM	#3
E92BSM10 Brigadier General 48 Rep 3,608 Posts Drives: E92 320D M-Sport Highline Join Date: May 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Hi you car looks great I really like the M6 reps on and the 335 pipes on hope you like you 320d I've had mine for a year now and it's great. I noticed theat theres very nice SL And Q7 in the background of pic three are they yours?
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09-18-2010, 07:11 AM	#4
RCUK Lieutenant Colonel 100 Rep 1,672 Posts Drives: 911 Turbo Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orpington, Kent iTrader: (4)	i came to my 335d from my DC2 integra type r ... Still miss the teg But welcome! __________________ Been there, done that, driven the 'Ring
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09-18-2010, 10:51 AM	#5
dxb335d The Tarmac Terrorist 945 Rep 29,345 Posts Drives: 997.2 GT3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ''Fandango Towers'' iTrader: (3) Garage List 2010 Porsche 997.2 GT3 [9.50] 2003 BMW E46 M3 [6.00] 2007 BMW E92 335D [5.50]	Welcometop E90post. Nice 320d. Not liking the 335 replica pipes though. If you wanted serious grunt you could have opted for the 335 itself!? Re-map your 320d and you will cling onto the back of Civic Type-R's. __________________ 997.2 GT3
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09-18-2010, 10:53 AM	#6
spennyd New Member 4 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2005 320d Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Preston, Lancs iTrader: (0)	dont think i could have insured a 335 im only 22, just going to go for a remap and maybe some rota's and wind deflectors
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09-18-2010, 10:58 AM	#7
dxb335d The Tarmac Terrorist 945 Rep 29,345 Posts Drives: 997.2 GT3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ''Fandango Towers'' iTrader: (3) Garage List 2010 Porsche 997.2 GT3 [9.50] 2003 BMW E46 M3 [6.00] 2007 BMW E92 335D [5.50]	I was 23 When I got my 335d. Insurance was only 1k. __________________ 997.2 GT3
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09-19-2010, 07:49 AM	#9
spennyd New Member 4 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2005 320d Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Preston, Lancs iTrader: (0)	nope it not to bad, its £700 less than i was paying on the dc5 anyway!!
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09-19-2010, 02:31 PM	#10
M3-FAST Defected to the dark side..... 210 Rep 5,795 Posts Drives: BMW M5 LCi Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stafford, UK iTrader: (11) Garage List 2009 E90 M3 [10.00] 2007 325i M-sport C ... [9.00]	Car looks good, also really liking the Integra - both smart looking motors, especially at 22 yrs of age!! Make sure you put plenty of wheel sealant on the M6 reps before winter as the salt will corrode the spokes (i ran a set on my E93 vert) - could also do with some spacers, help them fill the arches a little?
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09-19-2010, 04:38 PM	#11
Petem95 Private First Class 21 Rep 110 Posts Drives: 2008 330d M-Sport Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Leeds, UK iTrader: (0)	Don't usually like anything modded, but those m6 wheels actually really suit the car! Not liking the front bumper or twin exhausts tho!.... Guessing some m-sport from seats will be next on the list? __________________ 2008 E92 330d M-Sport, Sapphire Black, 19" 225M's
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09-19-2010, 06:05 PM	#12
Dizzle Major 56 Rep 1,253 Posts Drives: F30 335xD Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: UK, Staffordshire iTrader: (0)	Yup I agree, crying out for some spacers
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09-20-2010, 08:31 AM	#13
MEGA Dieseasal 204 Rep 6,881 Posts Drives: LCI E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrow, London iTrader: (2)	Get yourself the M-Sport steering wheel immediately.. It is a massive improvement! I hate the exhausts at the back though.. They should be flush to the bumper atleast. They seem to stick out further? Look pretty max power. It is a nice car for a 22yo I should know. I also bought my 320d at age 22; Albeit abit newer and an M-Sport... Welcome to the site mate! __________________ Previously: 2003 Peugeot 206 1.6 8v \| 2006 E90 320d M-Sport, 19" BBS CH, Full Ice-cold JL audio install, August 2010 Total BMW 6 page feature car. \| 2003 Nissan 350Z GT Coupe 286BHP Now:2010 E92 LCI 335d M-Sport
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09-20-2010, 09:34 AM	#14
Halpin13 Michael Halpin 31 Rep 356 Posts Drives: On the hunt Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East iTrader: (1) Garage List 2005 E90 320i [0.00]	i though it was my old car for a second, Just the same from the front, very nice. __________________ PSN - MHalpin13
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10-15-2010, 10:26 AM	#15
spennyd New Member 4 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2005 320d Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Preston, Lancs iTrader: (0)	thanks for the comments, yer i want some spacers for the back not sure what size to get though? 15mm? anybody know where to buy a steering wheel from complete? all the ones ive found dont have an airbag. thanks spencer
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10-15-2010, 10:27 AM	#16
spennyd New Member 4 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2005 320d Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Preston, Lancs iTrader: (0)	also is it possible to put the idrive etc into this car? if so what is involved? thanks
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10-15-2010, 06:58 PM	#17
Vaheed1 Major 62 Rep 1,112 Posts Drives: E90 330d M Sport Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne iTrader: (0)	Spencer, welcome to to the forum Tell me, what size are those M6 reps? I've been thinking of changing my alloys but am stuck between 19" CSL's and M6 reps. My 3 series is also black and they really suit the car. Guys, will I also need spacers on a M Sport suspension setup?
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10-15-2010, 06:59 PM	#18
Vaheed1 Major 62 Rep 1,112 Posts Drives: E90 330d M Sport Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne iTrader: (0)	p.s - is that your own personal plate? would you fancy selling it?
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