Just got my 2009 328i! What now!?

ewg · 08-25-2012, 02:48 AM

So first off, this is my first BMW and first car i have ever been proud of. Its a Jet black e90. I am thinking about completely blacking it out, but i have actually never made any mods to cars before and would love some help leading me into the right direction. Thank you everyone!

BMW_Belgier · 08-25-2012, 07:00 AM

Welcome

There are plenty of answers here! Just look through the different sub-forums!

is your best friend here

Otruba_843 · 08-25-2012, 08:18 AM

black kidneys, hid fog lights, hid or led angel eyes either the new D-Tech or LUX, 20% tint, performance exhaust, led interior lighting.

NJ_e90 · 08-25-2012, 09:33 AM

i just got mine last week too! .. i cant figure out how to put pics up off my phone tho... -_- haha .. i personally think the "murdered out" or "blacked out" look is played out and kinda ghetto..
i have jet black im doing gloss black kidney grills i just put on my e90 m3 sedan wheels which are machine finished (gives it a very nice contrast) and i got 35% tints which look more like 20's haha but yeah congrats man and good luck.
l.e.d for the halo's is a must!

AddictedToBavarian · 08-25-2012, 09:48 AM

Before "blacking it out" or what people here call the "murdered look". PLEASE keep in mind that a stock car with black bits looks ghetto and cheesy. If you're going to do it, do it right. Buy lowering springs or coilovers if you can afford it and lower the car. THEN get some nice black wheels. Gunmetal VMR VB3s are a hit from **********s.com. After that go blackout crazy.

Martin528 · 08-25-2012, 10:30 AM

I agree that "murdered" out has played out. IMO it looks like you took a perfectly good car and made it look like a manufacturer test mule all blacked out with black steel wheels. The kind you to which you are supposed to attach hubcaps.

FRRYY · 08-25-2012, 10:32 AM

Congrats man

Why don't you browse the photo/media section...

Get a better idea of what people are doing and see what you like and don't like.

TBH asking other people how to mod is kinda like asking other people how to dress yourself.

upstatedoc · 08-25-2012, 10:58 AM

Now what? Get in and drive biatch!

kE90 · 08-25-2012, 11:22 AM

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Now what? Get in and drive biatch!

Hahahha that's right!!!
Get on the road ASAP!!!

username604 · 08-25-2012, 12:23 PM

honda emblems!

ZhengHai · 08-25-2012, 01:42 PM

I agree with the whole murdered out being played out. seen a JB e90 with black wheels and made me want to do it when i first got my car. it all up to you since its your car.

TheTal0n · 08-25-2012, 02:09 PM

I think Alloy/titanium color looks great on black E90, with a nice tint to complement the rims even more.

ewg · 08-26-2012, 01:16 AM

Thanks for everones input. After cleaning it today I realized how nice it is how it is. Lol but I think my main concern will be new wheels, not to found on the ones I got now.

ewg · 08-26-2012, 01:21 AM

This is it, i don't know where to go for the new wheels, I am thinking I want to stay as close to oem as possible. Is there any sites I can get wheel and tire combo? If there was a place around me in nor cal I would go in person to look at some.

Engie8 · 08-26-2012, 01:58 AM

Here's my 2008

#Tee · 08-26-2012, 02:08 AM

awww shiets murder time! cant wait

ewg · 08-26-2012, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Engie8

Here's my 2008

Wow your car looks great! I feel i have so much to do! Looks like my main concern will be wheels and tint! I want to switch to the blacklines also

jvsxn · 08-26-2012, 02:36 AM

Welcome!
To start things off, the most common mods would probably be the first two

Black grilles
Angel Eyes
Lower (springs or skip to coils if your financial situation allows it!)

As for the bigger mods, I suggest you take your time and research before you pull the trigger

Best of luck with your modding!

ewg · 08-26-2012, 02:39 AM

does lowering effect warranty at all?

BMW_Belgier · 08-26-2012, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ewg

does lowering effect warranty at all?

Ofcourse! Warrenty expires of your suspension...

Surly73 · 08-26-2012, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ewg

So first off, this is my first BMW and first car i have ever been proud of. Its a Jet black e90. I am thinking about completely blacking it out, but i have actually never made any mods to cars before and would love some help leading me into the right direction. Thank you everyone!

When I get a new used car I start doing mechanical inspections, check that the alignment is right, change every fluid from head to tail, not start doing cosmetics. I guess that's just me....

dd243372 · 08-26-2012, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Otruba_843

black kidneys, hid fog lights, hid or led angel eyes either the new D-Tech or LUX, 20% tint, performance exhaust, led interior lighting.

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NJ_e90 Private 6 Rep 66 Posts Drives: 2009 328i xDrive Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Nutley, NJ iTrader: (0)	i just got mine last week too! .. i cant figure out how to put pics up off my phone tho... -_- haha .. i personally think the "murdered out" or "blacked out" look is played out and kinda ghetto.. i have jet black im doing gloss black kidney grills i just put on my e90 m3 sedan wheels which are machine finished (gives it a very nice contrast) and i got 35% tints which look more like 20's haha but yeah congrats man and good luck. l.e.d for the halo's is a must!
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AddictedToBavarian My other ride is a Bianchi Infinito 96 Rep 2,767 Posts Drives: Miss my E92 but love my E46 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (2)	Before "blacking it out" or what people here call the "murdered look". PLEASE keep in mind that a stock car with black bits looks ghetto and cheesy. If you're going to do it, do it right. Buy lowering springs or coilovers if you can afford it and lower the car. THEN get some nice black wheels. Gunmetal VMR VB3s are a hit from **********s.com. After that go blackout crazy.
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Martin528 Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 263 Posts Drives: 2012 528 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Gulf Coast iTrader: (1)	I agree that "murdered" out has played out. IMO it looks like you took a perfectly good car and made it look like a manufacturer test mule all blacked out with black steel wheels. The kind you to which you are supposed to attach hubcaps. __________________ 2012 Tasman green metallic with oyster/ black interior. premium pkg, power tailgate, homelink, and park distance control. Premium sound: premium hi fi system and satellite radio,technology package: Rear view camera and navigation,Comfort Access,heated front seats, BMW apps
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FRRYY First Lieutenant 25 Rep 399 Posts Drives: 2008 AW e92 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	Congrats man Why don't you browse the photo/media section... Get a better idea of what people are doing and see what you like and don't like. TBH asking other people how to mod is kinda like asking other people how to dress yourself. __________________
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ZhengHai Captain 240 Rep 883 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: AV, California iTrader: (2)	I agree with the whole murdered out being played out. seen a JB e90 with black wheels and made me want to do it when i first got my car. it all up to you since its your car. __________________
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TheTal0n Captain 51 Rep 605 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Utah iTrader: (0)	I think Alloy/titanium color looks great on black E90, with a nice tint to complement the rims even more.
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ewg New Member 2 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2009 328i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sacramento, Ca iTrader: (0)	Thanks for everones input. After cleaning it today I realized how nice it is how it is. Lol but I think my main concern will be new wheels, not to found on the ones I got now.
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ewg New Member 2 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2009 328i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sacramento, Ca iTrader: (0)	This is it, i don't know where to go for the new wheels, I am thinking I want to stay as close to oem as possible. Is there any sites I can get wheel and tire combo? If there was a place around me in nor cal I would go in person to look at some. Attached Images
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Engie8 Private First Class 9 Rep 168 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 328i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	Here's my 2008
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#Tee Major General 557 Rep 5,367 Posts Drives: yes Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Socal iTrader: (2)	awww shiets murder time! cant wait __________________ You can follow my builds on IG: Tee212
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jvsxn Lieutenant Colonel 101 Rep 1,727 Posts Drives: e-ninety Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (8)	Welcome! To start things off, the most common mods would probably be the first two Black grilles Angel Eyes Lower (springs or skip to coils if your financial situation allows it!) As for the bigger mods, I suggest you take your time and research before you pull the trigger Best of luck with your modding! __________________ Hiatus Last edited by jvsxn; 08-26-2012 at 02:41 AM..
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ewg New Member 2 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2009 328i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sacramento, Ca iTrader: (0)	does lowering effect warranty at all?
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