[Laguna Seca Blue]

Hey Guys,

I upgraded to a set of 19" M3 GTS replica wheels, so my original 18" 5-spoke 189's are lying at some shop in Tokwawan on consignment. I reckon the tires have about 70% of their tread-life left, and the wheels are in pretty good condition. There is a little road-rash here and there, nothing a good repair job couldn't make look brand new again. The front tires are the OEM Bridgestone run-flats, but it looks like the previous owner changed the rear one's out for non-runflat Bridgestone's. I don't have pictures, but if anyone is interested, I'm only asking HK$5,000 for everything. I'll arrange to get the wheels back from the shop that's holding them if there is enough interest. This is a worthwhile upgrade for anyone with a non 335i 3 Series. They really make the car look very svelte and aggressive at the same time.

Here are the specs:
18x8J Front 225/40 W
18x8.5J Rear 225/35 W


Here's what they look like for those of you that don't know:

[Laguna Seca Blue]

Bump! I'm only asking HK$5,000, but will consider reasonable offers

[ny911]

Bump for this set of reasonably priced 189!

[Laguna Seca Blue]

Originally Posted by ny911

Bump for this set of reasonably priced 189!

Thanks
Help a brother out. Just ripped off my front bumper on a fire hydrant during the SMD a few hours ago Derrick can post a picture.

[Soikiu]

You sure you want the pain bro?

[Laguna Seca Blue]

I have to stare at the pain everytime I walk past my carport. Go ahead. I'm brave.

[Soikiu]

Here you go man...
Sorry I couldn't warn you earlier

[Laguna Seca Blue]

Yikes. That's painful. My heart just shattered all over again. Haha.

[FL93]

I feel your pain man. It happened to my previous ride too. But look at the bright side, it's time for the M-tech front.

[Laguna Seca Blue]

Yeah.. I wasn't planning on backing up there. I decided at the last moment I was going to grab a sneaky parking spot after being stopped for a while. I couldn't see that damn red erectile dysfunction of a hydrant. My only clue was that god-awful crunching sound after it was too late. Thankfully it looks like all the damage was isolated to the bumper and and the side-panel.

So yes, time for an mtech front I'm a little bit worried about blocking the brake and oil cooler ducts though. Does anyone know if I should get all of the original mtech bits? Some people say its nessesary, others say its a waste of money...

Haha, I just jacked my own thread. BUY MY WHEELS!!

[BigMansWagon]

Love the number plate!

Cheers,
Bmw

[cc_bavarian]

Hey Vish...nice meeting you yesterday. Painful to see your bumper like that. You're lucky the left headlight didn't crack or scuff your rims.

Anyway, in case you're wondering about the m-tech bumper, it'll take 3-4 weeks to come as BMW will need to order from Germany. Below should be the parts for the m-tech bumper and it costs HKD $19.5k (not including paint/install). But I think a complete M-tech kit will cost just as much. Derek can confirm.

51118049252 $9361 PRIMED FRONT BUMPER
51747891379 $343 FRONT LEFT BRAKE AIR DUCT
51747891380 $343 FRONT RIGHT BRANK AIR DUCT
51137201969 $823 GRILLE LEFT
51137201970 $823 GRILLE RIGHT
51117891395 $364 GRID LATTERAL LEFT
51117891396 $364 GRID LATTERAL RIGHT
51118047365 $358 GRID CENTER
51117891397 $75 SUPPORT, FOG LAMP LEFT
51117891398 $75 SUPPORT, FOG LAMP RIGHT
51117892111 $87 SUPPORT, FOG LAMP LEFT
51117892112 $87 SUPPORT, FOG LAMP RIGHT
51117892935 $226 ADAPTER UNDER HOOD SHIELD
51717892697 $137 DEFLECTOR LIP LEFT
51717892698 $137 DEFLECTOR LIP RIGHT
63176910791 $2214 FOG LIGHTS, LEFT
63176910792 $2214 FOG LIGHTS, RIGHT
51717892801 $619 COVER, BOTTOM LEFT
51717892802 $619 COVER, BOTTOM RIGHT
51758040109 $265 ADAPTER

[Laguna Seca Blue]

Originally Posted by cc_bavarian

Hey Vish...nice meeting you yesterday. Painful to see your bumper like that. You're lucky the left headlight didn't crack or scuff your rims.

Anyway, in case you're wondering about the m-tech bumper, it'll take 3-4 weeks to come as BMW will need to order from Germany. Below should be the parts for the m-tech bumper and it costs HKD $19.5k (not including paint/install). But I think a complete M-tech kit will cost just as much. Derek can confirm.

Holy crap, that's expensive! I've called a couple of places to see what they can do. Are these BMW HK prices? Thanks for the info, it was great meeting you too yesterday. Sorry if i wasn't being that talkative, wasn't in the best mood.

[cc_bavarian]

Hey Ashwin, these prices are from BMWHK.

No worries...I would be feeling the same too. Shit happens.

[Soikiu]

MTech bumper (but for E90 LCI) from BMWHK: HK$18K + HK$13K for installation
MTech bumper replica (but for E90 LCI) from Cargym: HK$9.5K. Installation will vary depending on the fitment but I've received quotes ranging from 6K to 12K

[Laguna Seca Blue]

Originally Posted by cc_bavarian

Hey Ashwin, these prices are from BMWHK.

No worries...I would be feeling the same too. Shit happens.

Originally Posted by Soikiu

MTech bumper (but for E90 LCI) from BMWHK: HK$18K + HK$13K for installation
MTech bumper replica (but for E90 LCI) from Cargym: HK$9.5K. Installation will vary depending on the fitment but I've received quotes ranging from 6K to 12K

Thanks guys, just ordered the full mtech replica kit from cargym. The owner, Ronno guaranteed 100% fitment, so if there are any issues, I'll just hassle him I'll probably order the oem brake/oil ducts from valiant if they give me a decent price. BMW HK quoted me something crazy for the passenger side fender, so i think i might just see if the body shop can repair the clips on my existing one.

Think I'm going to repaint the car Lambo Balloon White. Might as well turn this little misfortune to even larger one

Thanks again for all your help guys, really appreciate it!

[Soikiu]

Wow... one bump and you're going to repaint the whole car? Damn bro!! hahaha

[Icy J]

Originally Posted by Laguna Seca Blue

Think I'm going to repaint the car Lambo Balloon White.

get it wrapped in some insane colour

[Laguna Seca Blue]

Originally Posted by Soikiu

Wow... one bump and you're going to repaint the whole car? Damn bro!! hahaha

Yup, go big or go home

Originally Posted by Icy J

get it wrapped in some insane colour

Haha, maybe I'll get it wrap it LSB when i start to miss my departed beloved too much after a few years. Nevertheless, Balloon White is a pretty awesome color. It has a bluish tinge in the sunlight.

I hear you take some pretty awesome photographs Icy J; once its all done I might need to enlist your services!

[Icy J]

Originally Posted by Laguna Seca Blue

Haha, maybe I'll get it wrap it LSB when i start to miss my departed beloved too much after a few years. Nevertheless, Balloon White is a pretty awesome color. It has a bluish tinge in the sunlight.

I hear you take some pretty awesome photographs Icy J; once its all done I might need to enlist your services!

Sure, no problem

is this balloon white? I swear it has more of a yellow-ey look rather than a bluish one


Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 by - Icy J -, on Flickr

Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder by - Icy J -, on Flickr

[Laguna Seca Blue]

Originally Posted by Icy J

Sure, no problem

is this balloon white? I swear it has more of a yellow-ey look rather than a bluish one

I don't think so. Lambo has a whole bunch of white's. Balloon is by far the sickest.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chazzz1...2085/lightbox/

[kchika]

Laguna Seca Blue, how long did it take you to find your manual E46 M3? How many other manual E46 M3s have you seen in HKG?