wheel spacers, CF grilles, scoops, and questions, etc. - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

sgt_gman2005 · 10-05-2008, 08:57 AM

hi everybody, i just purchased some exterior mods for my e90.
1. 5mm wheel spacers and bolts from ECS Tuning
2. CF grilles from Adamaster
3. scoops from D1swoop

also, i was experimenting which looks better...
- smoked headlight overlay? or none?
- CF front splitter? or none
- should i color my rims (maybe black)? or leave it as it is (too much silver)?

Preparation for the install of the overlays and grilles. I took off my CF front splitter also (just trying some "new look"). good thing i only used 3M tape and stock bolts.

the scoop's install was easy. i used my stock screws (no drilling) and fit perfectly.

My install with ECS tuning wheel spacers. Good quality and perfect fit with matching bolts. i had to clean the rust spots on my hub and applied some antiseize lubrication. Painted also the bolts to black to have that OEM look.

No rubbing and rolling fender with eibach prokit/19x9.5 w/ 30 offset and 5mm spacer.

Must have tool when replacing shoes. bought at ebay for $5 and its worth it. no troubles looking for the holes.

and here's the AFTER pictures. not really sure if i want to re-install the CF front splitter. the CF grilles and the CF side mirrors blends with light color cars (i dont know about the front splitters).

im thinking about powder coating or painting my rims. what do you guys think about all-black including the lip? thanks in advance...

smoked overlays or not?

yamazaho · 10-05-2008, 09:29 AM

Clean ride man, nicely done.

I think the splitters should go back on....

fll335 · 10-05-2008, 09:53 AM

Looks nice, How hard was to install those overlays?

sgt_gman2005 · 10-05-2008, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fll335

Looks nice, How hard was to install those overlays?

too easy, just have a spray bottle with dawn and water. its like a wet sticker and stick it on your headlights. make sure your headlights are clean and do the installation inside a garage to avoid dust and "sandpaper look". have a hairdryer or heatgun ready for heat shrink and drying purposes.

or just go to a tint shop and give him $10 for the install...

asdflkijd · 10-05-2008, 01:21 PM

put the splitters back on, and also the overlays.. looks good.

AV9 · 10-05-2008, 01:22 PM

looks great!

Amir87 · 10-05-2008, 01:29 PM

Nice!

What kind of wheels are those? Breyton?

cipher5 · 10-05-2008, 03:27 PM

Nice car, smoked overlays for sure. More pics of bike!

BMW MotorSport · 10-05-2008, 03:45 PM

wow very clean car man. You already have the splitters just put them on.

sgt_gman2005 · 10-05-2008, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amir87

Nice!

What kind of wheels are those? Breyton?

thanks. yes, breyton flames. what do you think about all-black rims?

Quote:

Originally Posted by cipher5

Nice car, smoked overlays for sure. More pics of bike!

thanks. heres my 2003 R6...she's a carbon fiber whore also.

adamaster · 10-22-2008, 10:26 AM

Nice!

nevets1 · 10-23-2008, 12:44 PM

Wow, nice job. Keep the overlays, install the splitters. Your bike is perfect!

1cleanm3 · 10-23-2008, 02:17 PM

omg sick ass bike!!!!!!!!!!

im guna get an r6 soon

also you think if you went with 10mm you think would rub?

sgt_gman2005 · 10-24-2008, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boosted335

omg sick ass bike!!!!!!!!!!

im guna get an r6 soon

also you think if you went with 10mm you think would rub?

thanks

i think the 5mm spacer is close without rubbing in a 19x9.5 30offset. maybe 8mm will be good also but not 10mm.

show us some pics when you get your bike. buy the sexier 2006+ r6, and not my old body style 2003-2005 r6. wait till you buy it next year, soon theyll be bringing out new body style r6 again, hopefully next year since the new r1 came out already.

10-05-2008, 08:57 AM	#1
sgt_gman2005 G-MAN Drives: 12 528i Join Date: May 2006 Location: L.A. (Lower Alabama) Posts: 175 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2012 528i [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00] 1985 535i [0.00]	wheel spacers, CF grilles, scoops, and questions, etc. hi everybody, i just purchased some exterior mods for my e90. 1. 5mm wheel spacers and bolts from ECS Tuning 2. CF grilles from Adamaster 3. scoops from D1swoop also, i was experimenting which looks better... - smoked headlight overlay? or none? - CF front splitter? or none - should i color my rims (maybe black)? or leave it as it is (too much silver)? Preparation for the install of the overlays and grilles. I took off my CF front splitter also (just trying some "new look"). good thing i only used 3M tape and stock bolts. the scoop's install was easy. i used my stock screws (no drilling) and fit perfectly. My install with ECS tuning wheel spacers. Good quality and perfect fit with matching bolts. i had to clean the rust spots on my hub and applied some antiseize lubrication. Painted also the bolts to black to have that OEM look. No rubbing and rolling fender with eibach prokit/19x9.5 w/ 30 offset and 5mm spacer. Must have tool when replacing shoes. bought at ebay for $5 and its worth it. no troubles looking for the holes. and here's the AFTER pictures. not really sure if i want to re-install the CF front splitter. the CF grilles and the CF side mirrors blends with light color cars (i dont know about the front splitters). im thinking about powder coating or painting my rims. what do you guys think about all-black including the lip? thanks in advance... smoked overlays or not? Last edited by sgt_gman2005; 10-05-2008 at 11:16 AM.
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yamazaho Wang D.D.S. Drives: 08' E70 X5, 12' E92 335is Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 6,608 iTrader: (9) Garage List 2006 325i [3.88]	Clean ride man, nicely done. I think the splitters should go back on.... __________________ Official Houston Chat Thread

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Amir87 Gruppe Titan Drives: 08 E92 SG/Coral Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NC Posts: 2,842 iTrader: (37) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [5.00]	Nice! What kind of wheels are those? Breyton? __________________

10-23-2008, 12:44 PM	#12
nevets1 Captain Drives: 2006 330i Jet Blac Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 674 iTrader: (0)	Wow, nice job. Keep the overlays, install the splitters. Your bike is perfect! __________________ ________________________________ '06 330i/6mt/JB-Terra/Navi/ZSP/Full M-Tech/CFspitters/CF spoiler/RogueSSK/Performance Shift Knob-Boot/19"MorrVS8's/Goodyear F1 Asym. 245-275/KoniFSD-Eibach Pro/Blacklines/BMW Perf. Intake/BMW Perf. Exhaust/Matte Black Shadowlines/Perf. St. Wheel

10-23-2008, 02:17 PM	#13
1cleanm3 Brigadier General Drives: ///E92M3RR SportPrius Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: the 818 Posts: 3,505 iTrader: (7)	omg sick ass bike!!!!!!!!!! im guna get an r6 soon also you think if you went with 10mm you think would rub? __________________ HRE + CHALLENGE + KW V3 + GINTANI + ARKYM + YOKOHAMA AD08

10-05-2008, 09:53 AM	#3
fll335 Major Drives: C6 Z06, X5M Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: FL Posts: 1,193 iTrader: (3)	Looks nice, How hard was to install those overlays?

10-05-2008, 01:21 PM	#5
asdflkijd Aberry is a scammer Drives: SGM E92 335i, AM E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,430 iTrader: (14) Garage List 2007 E90 335i (Reti ... [4.50] 2008 E92 335i [0.00]	put the splitters back on, and also the overlays.. looks good.

10-05-2008, 01:22 PM	#6
AV9 Brigadier General Drives: 2009 e92 m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: oc Posts: 4,272 iTrader: (7)	looks great!

10-05-2008, 03:27 PM	#8
cipher5 Drives: 2011 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hollywood, FL Posts: 2,729 iTrader: (10)	Nice car, smoked overlays for sure. More pics of bike!

10-05-2008, 03:45 PM	#9
BMW MotorSport Banned Drives: 95 Avus M3 and 07 E90 Fam Car! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: So Cal, Simi Valley Posts: 2,534 iTrader: (4)	wow very clean car man. You already have the splitters just put them on.

10-22-2008, 10:26 AM	#11
adamaster Brigadier General Drives: BMW E90/E92 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Home Posts: 3,197 iTrader: (89)	Nice!

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