local cosmetic mods parts in socal - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

iamsmarts · 01-30-2012, 04:09 PM

Finally picking up my 2008 E90 328i on Friday morning, its the stock black and one of the first things I want to do is get the black kidney grills. any one know of a local spot I can pick them up at or should I just order them online? also any tips on what else should be essential cosmetic mods? keep in mind I have only an additional 2k this weekend

kiwi29 · 01-30-2012, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by iamsmarts

Finally picking up my 2008 E90 328i on Friday morning, its the stock black and one of the first things I want to do is get the black kidney grills. any one know of a local spot I can pick them up at or should I just order them online? also any tips on what else should be essential cosmetic mods? keep in mind I have only an additional 2k this weekend

the cheapest and best way to do this is to go out and paint it yourself, i primered mine and flat blacked it and it hasn't peeled off it's been 2 years and counting

deadmn1337 · 01-30-2012, 04:54 PM

i personally dont like the chrome trim around the windows so i would say get those vinyl wrapped

iamsmarts · 01-30-2012, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by kiwi29

the cheapest and best way to do this is to go out and paint it yourself, i primered mine and flat blacked it and it hasn't peeled off it's been 2 years and counting

have you seen any DYI post here? I did a search but didn't find any...

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Originally Posted by deadmn1337

i personally dont like the chrome trim around the windows so i would say get those vinyl wrapped

Yeah luckily it doesn't have the chrome trim check it out

kiwi29 · 01-30-2012, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by iamsmarts

have you seen any DYI post here? I did a search but didn't find any...

Yeah luckily it doesn't have the chrome trim check it out

If you're around the long beach area, ill be more than happy to paint it for you for free?
There are no DIY that I know of ?

m3pare · 01-30-2012, 05:51 PM

blacklines

edirtaynine · 01-30-2012, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by josephbryan

blacklines

definitely

deadmn1337 · 01-30-2012, 08:31 PM

tint

iamsmarts · 01-30-2012, 08:41 PM

whats the ball park figure on the blacklines? and again easier to go via web or going to a specialty shop?
Thanks for the suggestions and help BTW noob at this LOL

chuddism · 01-30-2012, 08:44 PM

Here's the DIY for the kidney grill blackout.

Did it this weekend, super easy

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3830

iamsmarts · 01-30-2012, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by chuddism

Here's the DIY for the kidney grill blackout.

Did it this weekend, super easy

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3830

Dope I'll be taking a crack at it this weekend

creaminz · 01-30-2012, 09:14 PM

LTBMW! They are located in El Monte.

LTBMW
5442 Peck Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732

Whorning · 01-30-2012, 09:28 PM

if you look for a set of used blacklines, they usually hover around $200. I just sold mine off - they were in perfect condition. not necessarily worth it to buy new ones IMO

kevin@bavarianx · 01-31-2012, 11:05 PM

I have some MTEC angel eyes in stock for that Pre-LCI

waizn · 02-02-2012, 04:58 AM

If ur grills are all chrome il trade
My matte black for urs

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iamsmarts Enlisted Member Drives: 2008 328i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: LA SoCal 213 Posts: 46 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 328i [0.00]	local cosmetic mods parts in socal Finally picking up my 2008 E90 328i on Friday morning, its the stock black and one of the first things I want to do is get the black kidney grills. any one know of a local spot I can pick them up at or should I just order them online? also any tips on what else should be essential cosmetic mods? keep in mind I have only an additional 2k this weekend
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01-30-2012, 04:54 PM	#3
deadmn1337 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2007 Montego Blue 335i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Long Beach Posts: 221 iTrader: (4)	i personally dont like the chrome trim around the windows so i would say get those vinyl wrapped

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m3pare Banned Drives: OBD1 M3. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MFEST HQ Posts: 43,410 iTrader: (6)	blacklines

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deadmn1337 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2007 Montego Blue 335i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Long Beach Posts: 221 iTrader: (4)	tint

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iamsmarts Enlisted Member Drives: 2008 328i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: LA SoCal 213 Posts: 46 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 328i [0.00]	whats the ball park figure on the blacklines? and again easier to go via web or going to a specialty shop? Thanks for the suggestions and help BTW noob at this LOL

01-30-2012, 08:44 PM	#10
chuddism Private First Class Drives: 328xi Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 101 iTrader: (1)	Here's the DIY for the kidney grill blackout. Did it this weekend, super easy http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3830

01-31-2012, 11:05 PM	#14
kevin@bavarianx Captain Drives: E36 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Brea, CA Posts: 812 iTrader: (3)	I have some MTEC angel eyes in stock for that Pre-LCI

02-02-2012, 04:58 AM	#15
waizn CSBe90 Drives: 328i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: e90.soCAL Posts: 466 iTrader: (0)	If ur grills are all chrome il trade My matte black for urs