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04-02-2018, 11:47 PM | #1 |
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5 years and counting....
This 2011 E90 328i is my seventh car in the last 20 years and it's also the car that I love the most. I have never owned a car more than 5 years except this one and I had GTI, Miata, MR2, Protege and SX4 etc...
I know there are faster cars out there for the money.. however, I really couldn't find any new car that meets my requirements. I enjoy the feeling of hydraulic steering, shifting my own gears, the throttle response and the linearity of a NA inline six non-direct injection motor, handling of a RWD, and convenience of a 4-door. Hence I don't mind spending hard earned money on this car. This is a car that I did most work myself, maintenance, suspension, brakes, electronics and cosmetic etc... this is also the first car that I took to different tracks.. this car has also been through many ups and downs with me in my life... 5 years and counting.. and many more to come! Thanks for reading and hope you enjoy the pics Current mods by the installation order: - CDV delete - ZHP shift knob - OEM performance black grille - OEM Msport front bumpers with OEM hardwares (fender liners, adapter, new bolts) - US Mill Works license plate mount with quick release - Bellof LED angel eyes - Bellof LED fogs - Carly codings - Ohins road and track coilovers with new OEM bushings and strut mounts - Front swift springs - Alcon front BBKs - Ferodo DS3000 - Endless RF650 brake fluid - Front Goodridge stainless brake lines - TRW M3 front control arms - HRE FF15s 18x9 - Micheline Pilot SuperSports 245/35/18 - Stock 237s with Michelin X-Ice 3 225/45/17 - AWRON gauge - OEM sunglasses holder - OEM rear window sun shades - Ceramic coated Supersprint headers - BPC tune - M3 front driver seat - Z4M steering wheel and airbag Mods pending: OEM M3 side mirrors Stahlbus oil change kit Future mods: New final drive with lsd 3 stage manifold Csf radiator with heat exchanger
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328i E90 LCI, 6MT, CDV Del, Msport front, Z4M heated steering, ZHP knob, PSS, XIce3, Bellof led angel & fogs, Ohlins R&T, front swift, Alcon front bbk, Ferodo DS3000, Awron gauge, M3 driver seat, HRE FF15s, M3 Mirrors, coated SS headers, BPC tune, m3 f arms
NA Inline 6, RWD, 6-speed manual, Hydraulic Steering, 4 door sedan! No lsd tho... Last edited by Nafy; 05-08-2018 at 01:42 PM.. |
04-02-2018, 11:48 PM | #2 |
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I have seen many people saving space for future posts. Let me do the same
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328i E90 LCI, 6MT, CDV Del, Msport front, Z4M heated steering, ZHP knob, PSS, XIce3, Bellof led angel & fogs, Ohlins R&T, front swift, Alcon front bbk, Ferodo DS3000, Awron gauge, M3 driver seat, HRE FF15s, M3 Mirrors, coated SS headers, BPC tune, m3 f arms
NA Inline 6, RWD, 6-speed manual, Hydraulic Steering, 4 door sedan! No lsd tho... |
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04-02-2018, 11:56 PM | #3 |
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Amen! Car looks great, next up M-Sport rear
Everytime I think about replacing the 328i with something, I find myself totally stumped with where to go from here when the day comes to move on. No sedan out out there checks literally every single box: -reliable -fuel effecient -a blast to drive and toss around -naturally aspirated -RWD -practical -easy to repair/modify The only replacement I can think of is an E90 M3 but I already have the coupe, and it sure as hell isn't fuel efficient in any sense... lol.
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04-03-2018, 12:15 AM | #4 |
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Yup, unfortunately no manufacturers build these type of cars anymore....
You've got best of both world.. I thought about getting an E90 M3, but was concerned about rod bearings.. probably over blown
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328i E90 LCI, 6MT, CDV Del, Msport front, Z4M heated steering, ZHP knob, PSS, XIce3, Bellof led angel & fogs, Ohlins R&T, front swift, Alcon front bbk, Ferodo DS3000, Awron gauge, M3 driver seat, HRE FF15s, M3 Mirrors, coated SS headers, BPC tune, m3 f arms
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04-03-2018, 11:01 AM | #5 |
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Great looking car, Nafy! I appreciate your taste in quality mods.
Do you mind if I ask what the importance of upgrading to the M3 front control arms is?
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Black Sapphire 328i ///M Sport Coupé Save the Manuals! Last edited by atmosphericM; 04-03-2018 at 11:12 AM.. |
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04-04-2018, 04:49 PM | #9 |
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04-05-2018, 12:07 AM | #10 |
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Thanks Portmoody. Your car is fantastic too with all the right parts.
6ixspd, I actually haven’t had time to install it. Still rocking my custom steering wheel. Will post pics when its done. Thanks Mike |
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04-06-2018, 09:42 AM | #12 |
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Love the car! Brakes look awesome
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04-12-2018, 11:46 AM | #15 |
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I vote you get a M-sport rear bumper before M3 mirrors.
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04-13-2018, 12:37 PM | #16 |
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Nafy Holyshit you have one sexy 328i. My 328i aspires to be like yours.
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04-17-2018, 12:09 AM | #18 |
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Nafy Car looks amazing! I recognize BCIT in your photos
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05-04-2018, 08:29 PM | #19 |
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6ixSpd, added the Z4M steering picture.
Thank you guys for all your kind words. I am planning to add parts review and possibly DIY guides in this thread in the future.
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328i E90 LCI, 6MT, CDV Del, Msport front, Z4M heated steering, ZHP knob, PSS, XIce3, Bellof led angel & fogs, Ohlins R&T, front swift, Alcon front bbk, Ferodo DS3000, Awron gauge, M3 driver seat, HRE FF15s, M3 Mirrors, coated SS headers, BPC tune, m3 f arms
NA Inline 6, RWD, 6-speed manual, Hydraulic Steering, 4 door sedan! No lsd tho... Last edited by Nafy; 05-04-2018 at 08:38 PM.. |
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05-06-2018, 05:31 PM | #22 |
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Looks great and I can 100% relate!
~8 years and counting
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