Looking for a mod..

iBeech · 10-16-2009, 02:53 AM

Hey all,

I'm looking at what to do next on my car.. I've got the perfrmance gear stick / boot and handbreak / boot..

I was looking at carbon kidney grills; but do they look good on a black E90?

Was also looking at upgrading the standard sports wheel to the m-tech wheel..

What are your recommendation for modding?

ElegantSpoon · 10-16-2009, 03:08 AM

I'm looking at getting the Carbon Grilles too I might order some at the end of the month. Would be good to see some pics before hand!

gerbil_b · 10-16-2009, 08:17 AM

You have a diesel so if its not done already get it remapped!!

chrisbin · 10-16-2009, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by gerbil_b

You have a diesel so if its not done already get it remapped!!

iBeech · 10-16-2009, 10:08 AM

Any of you had the remap on the 320d? If so, please tell your opinion!!

Thanks

ElegantSpoon · 10-16-2009, 10:14 AM

If you do a search theres plenty of reviews and they all seem to be good

gerbil_b · 10-16-2009, 05:44 PM

I think nearly every person who has had a remap says its the best 300 odd quid they have ever spent on a car!!!!

Steve748 · 10-16-2009, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by iBeech

I was looking at carbon kidney grills; but do they look good on a black E90?

If you have other carbon bits maybe but I would just go with the all black ones. BMW do some really nice ones now

iBeech · 10-17-2009, 01:18 AM

Ok, so I'm torn between two mods...

-Remap for about 400
-m-tech perf leather steering wheel for about 320 (I don't currently have the right airbag, so need a new one)

I do alot of driving, so I'm edging toward the wheel... What do you guys recommend?

Dr Dave · 10-17-2009, 02:08 AM

Do the wheel, the M Sport wheel is what everyone comments on when they drive my car.

I changed my M Sport wheel to the paddleshift M Sport wheel, love the alloy paddles.

Remap next.

I'd also look at having some blackline rear lamps fitted.

iBeech · 10-17-2009, 02:31 AM

Thanks! I was considering the rear lamps... How much r they from the dealer?

Dr Dave · 10-17-2009, 02:35 AM

About £140 or so depending upon the discount you can get.

An easy mod to fit and they look great, esp on dark cars.

iBeech · 10-17-2009, 03:00 AM

What's he best way to get some discount?

ElegantSpoon · 10-17-2009, 03:32 AM

I would probably get the wheel too and then the map

Dr Dave · 10-17-2009, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by iBeech

What's he best way to get some discount?

Ask nicely, you should be able to get them for about £126+VAT

iBeech · 10-17-2009, 05:16 AM

I'll be doing that next month then =) just ordered my mtech wheel and airbag- got the wheel for 130 (with mtech stichin) and the airbag for 180. Good deal?

Rang BMW and they quoted me 80quid for the m cover and wiring harness. I'll see if i can get some discount on those =)

- Paul - · 10-17-2009, 05:22 AM

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SiKkBaSs · 10-17-2009, 06:11 AM

Don't do a carbon scheme mate. Looks pants IMO. Stick with black or matte black. A lot more subtle and appealing. Get the backlights fitted (will look great on black car

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Dr Dave · 10-17-2009, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by iBeech

I'll be doing that next month then =) just ordered my mtech wheel and airbag- got the wheel for 130 (with mtech stichin) and the airbag for 180. Good deal?

Yes, I guess that was a used wheel?

iBeech · 10-17-2009, 11:43 AM

nope, its a new wheel!!!

Dr Dave · 10-17-2009, 12:14 PM

Good value. I paid £280ish for my new M Sport wheel with the paddleshift holes!

Didn't want to fund any stolen 2nd user wheels as seen on ebay.

iBeech · 10-17-2009, 12:16 PM

Good man =) mine was listed as new, so if it isnt, there will be hell to pay! Those dark line lights keep staring me in the face... 'buy me'

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iBeech Captain 110 Rep 945 Posts Drives: BMW 520D F11 2015 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sandbach iTrader: (1) Garage List 2015 BMW 520D Touri ... [10.00] 2016 BMW 320D Touring [0.00]	Ok, so I'm torn between two mods... -Remap for about 400 -m-tech perf leather steering wheel for about 320 (I don't currently have the right airbag, so need a new one) I do alot of driving, so I'm edging toward the wheel... What do you guys recommend?
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iBeech Captain 110 Rep 945 Posts Drives: BMW 520D F11 2015 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sandbach iTrader: (1) Garage List 2015 BMW 520D Touri ... [10.00] 2016 BMW 320D Touring [0.00]	Thanks! I was considering the rear lamps... How much r they from the dealer?
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Dr Dave Zummerzet Zyder Drinker! 112 Rep 5,541 Posts Drives: '06 330D Le Mans Blue Join Date: May 2009 Location: Somerset iTrader: (3) Garage List 2006 330d M Sport [0.00]	About £140 or so depending upon the discount you can get. An easy mod to fit and they look great, esp on dark cars. __________________
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iBeech Captain 110 Rep 945 Posts Drives: BMW 520D F11 2015 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sandbach iTrader: (1) Garage List 2015 BMW 520D Touri ... [10.00] 2016 BMW 320D Touring [0.00]	What's he best way to get some discount?
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iBeech Captain 110 Rep 945 Posts Drives: BMW 520D F11 2015 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sandbach iTrader: (1) Garage List 2015 BMW 520D Touri ... [10.00] 2016 BMW 320D Touring [0.00]	I'll be doing that next month then =) just ordered my mtech wheel and airbag- got the wheel for 130 (with mtech stichin) and the airbag for 180. Good deal? Rang BMW and they quoted me 80quid for the m cover and wiring harness. I'll see if i can get some discount on those =)
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iBeech Captain 110 Rep 945 Posts Drives: BMW 520D F11 2015 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sandbach iTrader: (1) Garage List 2015 BMW 520D Touri ... [10.00] 2016 BMW 320D Touring [0.00]	nope, its a new wheel!!!
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