Before and Now!

Mike oxlong · 04-23-2012, 02:55 PM

Now that is a transformation! looking good lads. Keep the pics coming, they are inspirational

Laney · 04-23-2012, 03:34 PM

1SH, If you don't mind me asking where did you get the new bonnet and boot badge?

1sh@Crystalwhite · 04-23-2012, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian mc21

Looking great man! Good work!

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Originally Posted by Mike oxlong

Now that is a transformation! looking good lads. Keep the pics coming, they are inspirational

+1

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Originally Posted by Laney

1SH, If you don't mind me asking where did you get the new bonnet and boot badge?

Right here:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2208881320...ht_2350wt_1219

Brian mc21 · 04-23-2012, 04:01 PM

Thanks chaps. Only iPhone pics but you get the drift.

Laney · 04-23-2012, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 1SH

Right here:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2208881320...ht_2350wt_1219

Cheers fella. I've been looking on ebay for over an hour. I clearly need more practice.

1sh@Crystalwhite · 04-23-2012, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Laney

Cheers fella. I've been looking on ebay for over an hour. I clearly need more practice.

If you wanna get matching wheels too....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3207885073...84.m1439.l2649

en1gma · 04-23-2012, 06:33 PM

One common factor: isn't it amazing how much of a difference upgraded wheels make. Completely transform a car...

B005T3D-G · 04-23-2012, 10:05 PM

Mine

Before

Now

1sh@Crystalwhite · 04-24-2012, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by B005T3D-G

Loving what you've done! Wheels looking great!

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Originally Posted by en1gma

One common factor: isn't it amazing how much of a difference upgraded wheels make. Completely transform a car...

I Agree man!

na51rsh · 04-30-2012, 11:30 AM

quick update on mine. lowered the car on eibach pro's. love the aggressive stance and that the front arch has disappeared.

since the pictures were taken the car has settled a bit and looks slightly lower.

Bought matte black vinyl off fleebay for £14 and did the chrome exterior trim myself.

had some vinyl left over and did the kidney grills as well

really happy with the look of the car compared to when i first got it.

N

jak_ir · 04-30-2012, 12:21 PM

Na51rsh, your car looks great! How hard was it wrapping the window trim? A friend of mine is not sure if he should plastidip or wrap it.

Escort1989uk · 04-30-2012, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by B005T3D-G

Mine

Before

Now

Whatvwheels are they loving the deep dish

na51rsh · 04-30-2012, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jak_ir

Na51rsh, your car looks great! How hard was it wrapping the window trim? A friend of mine is not sure if he should plastidip or wrap it.

Thanks mate. The chrome exterior isn't really hard, you just need to be patient with the material. i wrapped mine with the help of a mate. neither of us have done this before. i didn't use a heat gun, because i didn't have one but it can be done with out. my advice to your friend is have a friend help, cut your vinyl into strips (to the right size) and work your way from one side to the other. use a heat gun or hairdryer to fold the vinyl over where you can and use a blade to trim the vinyl down to keep it neat. its really not hard. i was contemplating plastidip but wasn't sure how durable it was with the folding roof (a lot of contact with the rear chrome panel.

1sh@Crystalwhite · 04-30-2012, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by na51rsh

Loving it! Good job smoking them!

Hows the ride with Eibachs?

na51rsh · 04-30-2012, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 1SH

Loving it! Good job smoking them!

Hows the ride with Eibachs?

cheers mate. Feels like I'm driving a totally different car. once changing from 17" and run flats to 19" and regular tyres, the ride quality definitely changed. With the regular tyres the car felt a little bit bouncy. With the eibachs the suspension has definitely firmed up and feels a lot better than before. Handling has also improved In my opinion. the car feels rooted to the ground, especially on turns at high speeds

but I'm glad i didnt go for the h&r springs i think the drop on the eibachs is perfect (30mm front, 10-15 rear). would definitely recommend them.

B005T3D-G · 05-01-2012, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Escort1989uk

Whatvwheels are they loving the deep dish

The wheels are 'Cades Tyrus', 19" in gunmetal.

Miss Cat · 05-01-2012, 02:26 PM

very nice all =) giving me plenty of inspirations!!!

brian mc21 - mine looks exactly like your before piccie!!! do u mind me asking where u sourced the rear sport bumper and exhaust???

u got any pics of the front???

Miss Cat xxx

1sh@Crystalwhite · 05-01-2012, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by na51rsh

cheers mate. Feels like I'm driving a totally different car. once changing from 17" and run flats to 19" and regular tyres, the ride quality definitely changed. With the regular tyres the car felt a little bit bouncy. With the eibachs the suspension has definitely firmed up and feels a lot better than before. Handling has also improved In my opinion. the car feels rooted to the ground, especially on turns at high speeds

but I'm glad i didnt go for the h&r springs i think the drop on the eibachs is perfect (30mm front, 10-15 rear). would definitely recommend them.

Awesome! Thanks for the info!

Brian mc21 · 05-02-2012, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Miss Cat

very nice all =) giving me plenty of inspirations!!!

brian mc21 - mine looks exactly like your before piccie!!! do u mind me asking where u sourced the rear sport bumper and exhaust???

u got any pics of the front???

Miss Cat xxx

Hello Miss Cat, got my bumper off eBay and the exhaust from the classifieds on here. Bumper is expensive to do unless you can get one in the right colour that doesn't need repaired.
Here's some pics of the front.

Miss Cat · 05-02-2012, 07:15 PM

U mind me asking how much the bumpers cost you?? so i know how much is tooo expensive hehe

Miss Cat xxx

Brian mc21 · 05-03-2012, 12:15 PM

I think the bumper cost me about £140 delivered off eBay. Then another £150 repaired and painted. Fitted it myself. Brackets to suit the m sport bumper that you need we're about £30 from my local dealer for the pair. Hope this helps. It is expensive though it's worth it.

1sh@Crystalwhite · 05-03-2012, 08:11 PM

Just a quick update:

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na51rsh Private 6 Rep 94 Posts Drives: E93 2.0i SE Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	quick update on mine. lowered the car on eibach pro's. love the aggressive stance and that the front arch has disappeared. since the pictures were taken the car has settled a bit and looks slightly lower. Bought matte black vinyl off fleebay for £14 and did the chrome exterior trim myself. had some vinyl left over and did the kidney grills as well really happy with the look of the car compared to when i first got it. N
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Miss Cat Private First Class 12 Rep 109 Posts Drives: 55 320D SE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	very nice all =) giving me plenty of inspirations!!! brian mc21 - mine looks exactly like your before piccie!!! do u mind me asking where u sourced the rear sport bumper and exhaust??? u got any pics of the front??? Miss Cat xxx
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Brian mc21 Major 39 Rep 1,031 Posts Drives: E91 320d M Sport Join Date: May 2011 Location: Belfast. Northern Ireland. iTrader: (4)	I think the bumper cost me about £140 delivered off eBay. Then another £150 repaired and painted. Fitted it myself. Brackets to suit the m sport bumper that you need we're about £30 from my local dealer for the pair. Hope this helps. It is expensive though it's worth it. __________________ E92 330D LCI Garage List NSR 250 MC21, CBR 600RR 3 RVF400
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