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Sphericos · 12-15-2018, 05:40 AM

First of all, hello guys! I decided to post my first thread, even though I am pretty sure that this has been asked numerous times.

So, right now I am on the market to buy an E93 and so far I have already spotted one, which I am planning to buy. However, I want to also just think about what possible mods would make this baby look better, so I can make a rough estimate of how much more money I will put into it. As you can see from the attached pictures, the color is a little bit specific. I haven't seen many like this. It makes it a little bit difficult to come up with ideas for visual mods. I don't like the 17' wheels, which will most probably be the first thing I am gonna change. However, I don't know what color rims would suit. Should I just go again for the same color, just different wheels?

More info about the car: It's 325d and it's not a real LCI model, the bumpers and the lights are changed, to make it look like one. It has real 133 000 km on the gauge, but it is been maintained only in BMW with a service history and taken very good care judged by the condition of the car. It's the basic trim, so I am open to interior mods suggestions as well.

I will be very happy to hear what do you guys think!

rick100 · 12-15-2018, 08:44 AM

I ll probably do a mtech package ( front and rear bumper)
a light tint job ( 35%)
wheels

thats about it

gamesfrager · 12-15-2018, 08:50 AM

- Some kind of diagnostic/coding device (read on that on the coding sub-forum). This should be your number one. And would probably help you when you actually commit to buying it
- For rims, I think style 313 would look nice on it
- A not-too-crazy rear spoiler
- Folding side mirrors if you don't already have them
- Upgrade the stock iDrive in the future
- Set aside $2000 for maintenance

Sphericos · 12-15-2018, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gamesfrager

- Some kind of diagnostic/coding device (read on that on the coding sub-forum). This should be your number one. And would probably help you when you actually commit to buying it
- For rims, I think style 313 would look nice on it
- A not-too-crazy rear spoiler
- Folding side mirrors if you don't already have them
- Upgrade the stock iDrive in the future
- Set aside $2000 for maintenance

Well regarding the maintenance, I guess everything should be fine because che car was recently in a bmw authorized service, all inspected and fully serviced till 2020. That's actually one of the main reason I am buying the car.

About the folding mirros, does it usually come stock or there is an additionnal module which has to be installed? Also what upgrade are you referring for the iDrive?

gamesfrager · 12-15-2018, 12:00 PM

I'm not sure about the cope what's standard and what's not.
But if you don't have it, then you will need the full side mirror, minus the glass and the caps.
You will need to code it.
So investing in a coding setup will help you in the future.
I personally have the Bimmergeeks Protool, and works great for my needs. I bought their bluetooth OBDII adapter so the whole setup is portable.

You can get a much cheaper setup with a cable and a Windows laptop.
That would give you way more power, but for my current needs; I opted for portability and convenience.

As for the iDrive, you can get the updated look (NBT) or add the ability to mirror your phone to the iDrive display.
And be able to stream music and control it through the steering wheel.

S65Hunter · 12-15-2018, 12:08 PM

The e93 SHOULD come standard with folding mirrors IIRC. It's the little button by the mirror adjuster.

Also, do a "chrome delete" vinyl wrap the chrome around the windows and the chrome up front on the grilles and bumper.

gamesfrager · 12-15-2018, 12:41 PM

What AlpineE93 refers to is the little cicular button on the top left.

https://www.picclickimg.com/d/l400/p...iver-Right.jpg

If you have this button, then you have folding mirrors. Oh, and if you do plan on a retrofit; then you do need the switch as well

+1 on chrome delete.

Ozzie335i · 12-15-2018, 01:03 PM

Other than my own your car is the first I have seen with the wingie thingies on the bumper. I like 'em. One thing that would improve the car is some of that Tire Wet stuff. Go with the gel. You'll be amazed at how such a cheap thing can improve the look if your ride.

S65Hunter · 12-15-2018, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Ozzie335i

Other than my own your car is the first I have seen with the wingie thingies on the bumper. I like 'em. One thing that would improve the car is some of that Tire Wet stuff. Go with the gel. You'll be amazed at how such a cheap thing can improve the look if your ride.

Friends dont let friends use tire shine...

Sphericos · 12-15-2018, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gamesfrager

I'm not sure about the cope what's standard and what's not.
But if you don't have it, then you will need the full side mirror, minus the glass and the caps.
You will need to code it.
So investing in a coding setup will help you in the future.
I personally have the Bimmergeeks Protool, and works great for my needs. I bought their bluetooth OBDII adapter so the whole setup is portable.

You can get a much cheaper setup with a cable and a Windows laptop.
That would give you way more power, but for my current needs; I opted for portability and convenience.

As for the iDrive, you can get the updated look (NBT) or add the ability to mirror your phone to the iDrive display.
And be able to stream music and control it through the steering wheel.

Wow, be able to mirror you phone? That's sick. I tried to find something on youtube but without much luck. Do you have a link or something where I can read more about what I should do?

Sayek · 12-15-2018, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rick100

I ll probably do a mtech package ( front and rear bumper)
a light tint job ( 35%)
wheels

thats about it

+1 on bumper.

I have black LCI E92 SE. Was happy with front until i parked next to Msport LCI.
What a difference the front bumper can make.
My car was involved in a light scratch to the front bumper and i fitted a Msport version at 3rd party expense.

You can pickup a complete front and rear from salvage yard but the price can be a bit hard to digest.

tcphoto · 12-15-2018, 03:15 PM

Perhaps an Aero lip, Cup kit, 18” wheels and wrap the window trim black.

gamesfrager · 12-15-2018, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Wow, be able to mirror you phone? That's sick. I tried to find something on youtube but without much luck. Do you have a link or something where I can read more about what I should do?

I think something like this http://www.bimmerretrofit.com/store/...product_id=117

The coding and Audio/ Bluetooth and the DIY sub-forums are your best bet at getting a more detailed answer.

https://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=368

https://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=27

https://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=172

BM3Rrrr · 12-16-2018, 01:33 AM

Bro, don't worry about updating idrive or folding side mirrors. That can be done later on.
Get this thing looking road worthy first, then you can mess around with those types of things.

In order what I would do right off the bat.

1st. wheels and suspension (if you plan to lower it)
2nd. black kidney grills
3rd. wrap the silver interior trim black (silver just doesn't go with the seat color)
4th. tint

Sphericos · 12-16-2018, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BM3Rrrr

Bro, don't worry about updating idrive or folding side mirrors. That can be done later on.
Get this thing looking road worthy first, then you can mess around with those types of things.

In order what I would do right off the bat.

1st. wheels and suspension (if you plan to lower it)
2nd. black kidney grills
3rd. wrap the silver interior trim black (silver just doesn't go with the seat color)
4th. tint

Yeah, sounds right to me. Would you suggest any wheels style?

Quote:

Originally Posted by gamesfrager

I think something like this http://www.bimmerretrofit.com/store/...product_id=117

The coding and Audio/ Bluetooth and the DIY sub-forums are your best bet at getting a more detailed answer.

https://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=368

https://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=27

https://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=172

Thank you very much for the provided information, I will defiantly gonna check that!

BM3Rrrr · 12-16-2018, 04:32 PM

There are soo many choices out there to choose from, have a look here:

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1612

Sphericos · 12-17-2018, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by BM3Rrrr

There are soo many choices out there to choose from, have a look here:

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1612

I can see that there is only a link to some aftermarket wheels, which honestly not a big fan of them. Thanks, anyway! I will just look some up on the internet. I already have some idea of what will fit on this car.

Something like this will fit quite nicely imo - http://www.fotos-hochladen.net/uploa...bpjgzl2t7i.jpg

manuno · 12-17-2018, 07:33 AM

I'll go for the 18" rim.

BM3Rrrr · 12-17-2018, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sphericos

I can see that there is only a link to some aftermarket wheels, which honestly not a big fan of them. Thanks, anyway! I will just look some up on the internet. I already have some idea of what will fit on this car.

Something like this will fit quite nicely imo - http://www.fotos-hochladen.net/uploa...bpjgzl2t7i.jpg

Nah mate, look for the color specific thread for your car. You can see what mods people have done.

E92 / E93 Coupe/Convertibe Colors:

Alpine White
Arctic Metallic
Atlantic Blue
Barbera Red
Black Sapphire
Crimson Red
Deep Green
LeMans Blue
Monaco Blue
Montego Blue
Space Gray
Sparkling Graphite
Platinum Bronze
Titanium Silver
* E92 Interior Pics

Sphericos · 12-18-2018, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BM3Rrrr

Nah mate, look for the color specific thread for your car. You can see what mods people have done.

E92 / E93 Coupe/Convertibe Colors:

Alpine White
Arctic Metallic
Atlantic Blue
Barbera Red
Black Sapphire
Crimson Red
Deep Green
LeMans Blue
Monaco Blue
Montego Blue
Space Gray
Sparkling Graphite
Platinum Bronze
Titanium Silver
* E92 Interior Pics

I did, bro! Unfortunately, the colour of this car, which is Atlantic blue is quite rare and there aren't too many images uploaded from owners

BM3Rrrr · 12-18-2018, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sphericos

I did, bro! Unfortunately, the colour of this car, which is Atlantic blue is quite rare and there aren't too many images uploaded from owners

I would be looking at any photos of the car, not just the color specific ones to get ideas of wheels

gamesfrager · 12-18-2018, 06:48 PM

Really not sure what's with tying the colour of the car with rim style!
Is this some kind of new trend!

Isn't it enough that BMW restrict certain colors and rim with specific packages/models? Now we dtart enforcing some extra restrictions?
My only advice is to go with OEM rims or really high quality aftermarket ones.

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Sphericos Private 15 Rep 57 Posts Drives: ALPINE WHITE F10 520D Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria iTrader: (0)	Mods suggestion - E93 (with pics) First of all, hello guys! I decided to post my first thread, even though I am pretty sure that this has been asked numerous times. So, right now I am on the market to buy an E93 and so far I have already spotted one, which I am planning to buy. However, I want to also just think about what possible mods would make this baby look better, so I can make a rough estimate of how much more money I will put into it. As you can see from the attached pictures, the color is a little bit specific. I haven't seen many like this. It makes it a little bit difficult to come up with ideas for visual mods. I don't like the 17' wheels, which will most probably be the first thing I am gonna change. However, I don't know what color rims would suit. Should I just go again for the same color, just different wheels? More info about the car: It's 325d and it's not a real LCI model, the bumpers and the lights are changed, to make it look like one. It has real 133 000 km on the gauge, but it is been maintained only in BMW with a service history and taken very good care judged by the condition of the car. It's the basic trim, so I am open to interior mods suggestions as well. I will be very happy to hear what do you guys think! Attached Images
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rick100 Colonel 551 Rep 2,293 Posts Drives: 328 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: canada iTrader: (0)	I ll probably do a mtech package ( front and rear bumper) a light tint job ( 35%) wheels thats about it
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gamesfrager Banned 198 Rep 709 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	- Some kind of diagnostic/coding device (read on that on the coding sub-forum). This should be your number one. And would probably help you when you actually commit to buying it - For rims, I think style 313 would look nice on it - A not-too-crazy rear spoiler - Folding side mirrors if you don't already have them - Upgrade the stock iDrive in the future - Set aside $2000 for maintenance
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gamesfrager Banned 198 Rep 709 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	I'm not sure about the cope what's standard and what's not. But if you don't have it, then you will need the full side mirror, minus the glass and the caps. You will need to code it. So investing in a coding setup will help you in the future. I personally have the Bimmergeeks Protool, and works great for my needs. I bought their bluetooth OBDII adapter so the whole setup is portable. You can get a much cheaper setup with a cable and a Windows laptop. That would give you way more power, but for my current needs; I opted for portability and convenience. As for the iDrive, you can get the updated look (NBT) or add the ability to mirror your phone to the iDrive display. And be able to stream music and control it through the steering wheel.
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S65Hunter Major 1185 Rep 1,455 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Dallas TX iTrader: (0) Garage List [0.00]	The e93 SHOULD come standard with folding mirrors IIRC. It's the little button by the mirror adjuster. Also, do a "chrome delete" vinyl wrap the chrome around the windows and the chrome up front on the grilles and bumper.
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gamesfrager Banned 198 Rep 709 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	What AlpineE93 refers to is the little cicular button on the top left. https://www.picclickimg.com/d/l400/p...iver-Right.jpg If you have this button, then you have folding mirrors. Oh, and if you do plan on a retrofit; then you do need the switch as well +1 on chrome delete.
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Ozzie335i Lieutenant Colonel 659 Rep 1,525 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: DFW iTrader: (1)	Other than my own your car is the first I have seen with the wingie thingies on the bumper. I like 'em. One thing that would improve the car is some of that Tire Wet stuff. Go with the gel. You'll be amazed at how such a cheap thing can improve the look if your ride.
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tcphoto Brigadier General 3531 Rep 3,046 Posts Drives: E92 335i 6MT Coupe Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (1)	Perhaps an Aero lip, Cup kit, 18” wheels and wrap the window trim black. __________________
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BM3Rrrr Davy Jones, Giant Squid 271 Rep 913 Posts Drives: a Pirate Ship Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: The Isle of Tortuga iTrader: (0)	Bro, don't worry about updating idrive or folding side mirrors. That can be done later on. Get this thing looking road worthy first, then you can mess around with those types of things. In order what I would do right off the bat. 1st. wheels and suspension (if you plan to lower it) 2nd. black kidney grills 3rd. wrap the silver interior trim black (silver just doesn't go with the seat color) 4th. tint __________________ 2010 e90 335i LCI - xHP - Mishimoto - BMS - CPe - Turbosmart - MHD - Eibach - Koni - VMR - LUX
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BM3Rrrr Davy Jones, Giant Squid 271 Rep 913 Posts Drives: a Pirate Ship Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: The Isle of Tortuga iTrader: (0)	There are soo many choices out there to choose from, have a look here: https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1612 __________________ 2010 e90 335i LCI - xHP - Mishimoto - BMS - CPe - Turbosmart - MHD - Eibach - Koni - VMR - LUX
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gamesfrager Banned 198 Rep 709 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Really not sure what's with tying the colour of the car with rim style! Is this some kind of new trend! Isn't it enough that BMW restrict certain colors and rim with specific packages/models? Now we dtart enforcing some extra restrictions? My only advice is to go with OEM rims or really high quality aftermarket ones.
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