Bits 'n Bobs Added & Car Detailed - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Soootylad · 05-16-2012, 02:58 PM

So, finally finished my list of tweaks and put the icing on the cake today with a full detailing session with Nick from Polish Perfection (great guy, phenomenal skills - detailing included 3 different polishes (machine and manual), sealants, foam, 3 layers of hard wax and all sorts of other goodies). Anyway, the bits I've put on previous to today's monster session are:

• BMW Performance Kidneys (Genuine)
• BMW Performance Front Splitters (SSDD)
• BMW M3 Lip Spoiler (eBay)
• MV3 Rims refinished in Ferric Grey

First up, here's the before shot:

And now...

Nice eh

EDIT: heres a run-down of the detailing: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=692408

vblanche · 05-16-2012, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sootylad

Nice eh

indeed...

-shane- · 05-16-2012, 03:13 PM

Stunning

sheps · 05-16-2012, 03:16 PM

That looks fantastic.
I'm not sure if it's the clean, angle of photography or what, but those wheels look immeasurably better (I mean MILES!) with that coat of paint on

Very nice indeed.

Some dark line rear lights would finish that off a treat.

chris_s1 · 05-16-2012, 03:21 PM

Great improvement! Nice job

Soootylad · 05-16-2012, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheps

That looks fantastic.
I'm not sure if it's the clean, angle of photography or what, but those wheels look immeasurably better (I mean MILES!) with that coat of paint on

Very nice indeed.

Some dark line rear lights would finish that off a treat.

Cheers

I'd like to take credit with the photography, but I think its just a great paint job

(Plus there are blacked out centre caps but they are going back to standard ones in the next couple of days)

No black lines for me I'm afraid, even the official ones look aftermarket to me so not a fan...

Rudz · 05-16-2012, 03:35 PM

Where did you get the mv3's refinished ? I;ve got a set lying, I love the colour

The car looks gorgeous, nice one mate

chris_s1 · 05-16-2012, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by sootylad

No black lines for me I'm afraid, even the official ones look aftermarket to me so not a fan...

Good man. I thought I was the only one on here that didn't like blacklines.

Swiller · 05-16-2012, 03:38 PM

I'm not usually a fan of mods, but I think it is probably the best example of a modded e90 I have seen. I would have kept the blue badges on the wheels, but the colour of the wheels is spot on. Been pondering going gun metal grey /black on a set of 162s, looking at yours, I think I'm sold.
I spent 500 on a professional detail on mine 2 years ago and it's top of the list for any modding project. I don't know why more people do it. Totally transforms the car and can last for years.
Laavly motor mate.

Danny.B. · 05-16-2012, 04:00 PM

Looks good that mate!!

Ti Rich · 05-16-2012, 04:16 PM

Very, very nice indeed. Job well done!

parapaul · 05-16-2012, 04:50 PM

Looks sensational!

dufctubs · 05-17-2012, 01:24 AM

Looking great, yes standard wheel badges will look better !

Rob GTI · 05-17-2012, 02:04 AM

Wheel colour works really well with the colour? Is the ferric grey the BMW colour used on the later LCI MV3s?

Also are the front splitters bonded on ? Just thinking about getting them and if they'd be reversible. (also have you got a link for the spliiters as I can't see them on the SSSD site)?

BanziBarn · 05-17-2012, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by chris_s1

Good man. I thought I was the only one on here that didn't like blacklines.

I don't like them either.

But the car looks great

I kind of the like the centre caps too - looks quite unusual.

Soootylad · 05-17-2012, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob GTI

Wheel colour works really well with the colour? Is the ferric grey the BMW colour used on the later LCI MV3s?

Also are the front splitters bonded on ? Just thinking about getting them and if they'd be reversible. (also have you got a link for the spliiters as I can't see them on the SSSD site)?

Yeah it is indeed the same colour used on more recent MV3s...

The splitters are 3m tape at the top and screwed into the bumper (using existing screws and holes, no modification needed) at the bottom...

Here they are on SSDD: http://www.ssdd-motorsport.com/show_...hp?prod_id=601

Rob GTI · 05-17-2012, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sootylad

Yeah it is indeed the same colour used on more recent MV3s...

The splitters are 3m tape at the top and screwed into the bumper (using existing screws and holes, no modification needed) at the bottom...

Here they are on SSDD: http://www.ssdd-motorsport.com/show_...hp?prod_id=601

Ah I saw the Carbon fibres ones but though they might have done a primered version ready for painting that might have been a bit cheaper. Did they require much prep as I'd imagine just painting would have shown up the carbon effect through the paint?

Who did the wheels for you and what did it cost, also you got a paint code?

Sorry for all the Q's - but you will show off and people will take inspiration

Laney · 05-17-2012, 03:59 AM

The car looks great. I like the centre caps.

I'd also be interested in a link to the front splitters please.

Soootylad · 05-17-2012, 04:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob GTI

Ah I saw the Carbon fibres ones but though they might have done a primered version ready for painting that might have been a bit cheaper. Did they require much prep as I'd imagine just painting would have shown up the carbon effect through the paint?

Who did the wheels for you and what did it cost, also you got a paint code?

Sorry for all the Q's - but you will show off and people will take inspiration

No they are the CF ones in the link, they come lacquered and then the body shop primed and painted them... there is certainly no weave showing through...

The wheels were done by Planet Wheels in Aldridge, cost was £48 per wheel and Ferric Grey has a paint code of A80

Soootylad · 05-17-2012, 04:55 AM

Domed centre caps arrived today so the wheels are back to standard... final pic to follow to round everything off

davidmleckie · 05-17-2012, 05:19 AM

Looks good

Rob GTI · 05-17-2012, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sootylad

No they are the CF ones in the link, they come lacquered and then the body shop primed and painted them... there is certainly no weave showing through...

The wheels were done by Planet Wheels in Aldridge, cost was £48 per wheel and Ferric Grey has a paint code of A80

Thanks for that. Do they hang much lower than the bottom of the (already low) M Sport bumper just may be paranoid that I'd catch them on kerbs.

Any side on close ups of them?

05-16-2012, 02:58 PM	#1
Soootylad Private First Class Drives: E90 330D M Sport Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 146 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW E90 330D M ... [0.00]	Bits 'n Bobs Added & Car Detailed So, finally finished my list of tweaks and put the icing on the cake today with a full detailing session with Nick from Polish Perfection (great guy, phenomenal skills - detailing included 3 different polishes (machine and manual), sealants, foam, 3 layers of hard wax and all sorts of other goodies). Anyway, the bits I've put on previous to today's monster session are: • BMW Performance Kidneys (Genuine) • BMW Performance Front Splitters (SSDD) • BMW M3 Lip Spoiler (eBay) • MV3 Rims refinished in Ferric Grey First up, here's the before shot: And now... Nice eh EDIT: heres a run-down of the detailing: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=692408 __________________ E90 330D M-Sport Auto \| EMapped Last edited by Soootylad; 05-16-2012 at 03:34 PM.
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05-16-2012, 03:16 PM	#4
sheps Colonel Drives: C63 AMG Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cambs, UK Posts: 2,381 iTrader: (2)	That looks fantastic. I'm not sure if it's the clean, angle of photography or what, but those wheels look immeasurably better (I mean MILES!) with that coat of paint on Very nice indeed. Some dark line rear lights would finish that off a treat. __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 325i M Sport (E92), Black Sapphire, Coral Red Dakota, 19" 225's, Seat Heating, 6FL and de-badge Replaced by 6.2 litres of AMG powered C class.

05-16-2012, 03:21 PM	#5
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05-16-2012, 04:00 PM	#10
Danny.B. Major Drives: E90 330d M Sport Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: England - Lincolnshire Posts: 1,166 iTrader: (1)	Looks good that mate!! __________________

05-16-2012, 04:16 PM	#11
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-shane- First Lieutenant Drives: E90 320d M Sport Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Suffolk Posts: 338 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 320D M [0.00]	Stunning

05-16-2012, 03:35 PM	#7
Rudz First Lieutenant Drives: E90 320D Pre LCI MSport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Brighton Posts: 349 iTrader: (1)	Where did you get the mv3's refinished ? I;ve got a set lying, I love the colour The car looks gorgeous, nice one mate

05-16-2012, 03:38 PM	#9
Swiller First Lieutenant Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: London Posts: 322 iTrader: (0)	I'm not usually a fan of mods, but I think it is probably the best example of a modded e90 I have seen. I would have kept the blue badges on the wheels, but the colour of the wheels is spot on. Been pondering going gun metal grey /black on a set of 162s, looking at yours, I think I'm sold. I spent 500 on a professional detail on mine 2 years ago and it's top of the list for any modding project. I don't know why more people do it. Totally transforms the car and can last for years. Laavly motor mate.

05-16-2012, 04:50 PM	#12
parapaul Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E91 330d M Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stoke on Trent Posts: 1,935 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 E91 330D MSport [0.00]	Looks sensational! __________________

05-17-2012, 01:24 AM	#13
dufctubs Private Drives: E91 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 73 iTrader: (0)	Looking great, yes standard wheel badges will look better !

05-17-2012, 02:04 AM	#14
Rob GTI Private First Class Drives: E91 330i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Wales Posts: 153 iTrader: (1)	Wheel colour works really well with the colour? Is the ferric grey the BMW colour used on the later LCI MV3s? Also are the front splitters bonded on ? Just thinking about getting them and if they'd be reversible. (also have you got a link for the spliiters as I can't see them on the SSSD site)? Last edited by Rob GTI; 05-17-2012 at 02:17 AM.

05-17-2012, 03:59 AM	#18
Laney First Lieutenant Drives: E90 330d M Sport auto Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Selby, North Yorkshire Posts: 331 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 330d [4.00]	The car looks great. I like the centre caps. I'd also be interested in a link to the front splitters please. __________________

05-17-2012, 04:55 AM	#20
Soootylad Private First Class Drives: E90 330D M Sport Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 146 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW E90 330D M ... [0.00]	Domed centre caps arrived today so the wheels are back to standard... final pic to follow to round everything off __________________ E90 330D M-Sport Auto \| EMapped Last edited by Soootylad; 05-17-2012 at 04:22 PM.

05-17-2012, 05:19 AM	#21
davidmleckie New Member Drives: BMW E92 320d 2011 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wishaw, Scotland Posts: 20 iTrader: (0)	Looks good

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