Arbee's E90 330d

VMRWheels · 06-08-2012, 01:29 PM

Great progress!

Arbee · 06-13-2012, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arbee

Mods list to come... In order!

76mm Down-pipe - Ordered, will be fitted 06/06 - Done
2 x 90mm Tail Pipes - Fitting together with DP - Done
CF 335i Rear Diffuser - Fitting together with Tail Pipes - Done
**Xcede (X-Flow) will be doing these**

Front Bumper Respray - Weekend of the 09/07 - Done
CF Front Bumper Splitters - Weekend of the 09/07 - Done
CF Mirror Covers - Weekend of the 09/07 - Done
CF Performance Boot Spoiler - Weekend of the 09/07 - Done
CF Bonnet, Boot and Steering Badges - Weekend of the 09/07 - Done
CF Wheel Decals - Weekend of the 09/07 - Done
Wheel Curb Rash repaired - Weekend of the 09/07 - Done
Detail/Polish - Weekend of the 09/07 - Done
Brake Calipers in Cherry Red - Might happen Weekend of the 09/07. - Done
**GaVeN from NeVaG will be doing these**

Hopefully, we get to finish all or at least 99% of them so i can provide pics to you guys next week or next weekend.

^^^^^
Update

All is done...

Pics, will be up as soon as i get chance to take some!!!

Alen E90 · 06-13-2012, 12:32 PM

cant wait, this is gonna be sick

Arbee · 06-14-2012, 02:08 AM

Before we actually get to the pics, i think a bit of appreciation is deserved...

Firstly, thanks to guys that supplied all the CF stuff. Burgy from Project Shift and Rooi_Willie from the BMWFanatics forum.
Secondly, thanks to Gideon from NeVaG for the hard work put in to get it in tip top shape.
Thirdly, Allistair and his team from X-Flow/Xcede Perfomance for installing the downpipe and setting up the rear end for me.

Big ups to all you guys!!!

Ok Ok... Here are some pics... I promise to have more taken over the weekend!!!

The freshly painted wheels and blood red calipers:

The Boot lid CF Badge:

The CF Performance Boot Spoiler:

The Black Magic Pearl Kidneys and CF Bonnet Badge:

CF Front Bumper Splitter:

Freshly Painted Front Bumper + CF Splitters + Black Magic Pearl Kidneys:

CF Mirror Covers

Then... The rear end I have been looking forward to for a while...

CF 335i Difuser + 2 x 90mm Tail Pipes on either side:

Overall, i am very happy with the way it turned out. The CF really goes well with the Sparkling Graphite and the rear 335i setup looks so evil. I will have feedback on the DownPipe once i have driven the car a bit more, but so far, im loving it.

Feedback is welcomed...

Enjoy

Thanks
Arbee

sbce90 · 06-14-2012, 02:57 AM

Looks heaps good now!

Arbee · 06-14-2012, 03:19 AM

Thanks for the thumbs up...

Arbee · 06-14-2012, 12:50 PM

Toyo · 06-14-2012, 01:08 PM

styler · 06-14-2012, 01:52 PM

nice project you got going. Keep up the good work!

just4kickz · 06-14-2012, 02:07 PM

nice!

Arbee · 06-15-2012, 02:01 AM

Thanks Guys! I love the look myself.

Arbee · 06-16-2012, 09:18 AM

Thanks for the compliments guys...

Had some dyno time this morning... 2 runs at WRC and im a happy chappy! 178kw and 571nm. Much lower than the reading from KAR but im happy as my figures are consistent.

Heres a quick breakdown.
Stock - 143kw 463nm
Xcede Stage 1 - 171kw 566nm
Xcede Stage 1 + 76mm Downpipe - 178kw 571nm

Xcede (Software) is best bang for buck if as it has the best gains.

I managed to get some better pics:

Enjoy!

Arbee · 06-25-2012, 04:05 AM

2 pics of the entire car, with the decals... Understated!!!

Thanks
Arbee

itachi_d · 06-25-2012, 09:10 AM

The BEAST!!!!!!

Still my favourite 330d in S.A!!!

Dizzle · 06-26-2012, 10:15 AM

Come a long way! Quite 'track' looking

Arbee · 06-27-2012, 02:23 AM

Thanks guys!

porkchops! · 06-27-2012, 06:56 AM

Looks great- I especially love the tails! Always loved me some all-reds... sometimes smoked tails just don't look right. Overall the car is fantastic, just needs at least a little drop IMO. Keep on keepin on!

Arbee · 06-27-2012, 06:58 AM

Porkchop - Thanks for the kind words. Much appreciated. Yeah, i think im the only E90 with cherry red tails. Everyone goes with blacklines... I wanted something different.

Drop, yeah, it is on my list of mods. However, in SA, our roads are crap to say the least. But, at some point, yes, i would love to have her lower.

CJ421 · 06-27-2012, 03:22 PM

Your car looks fantastic, Arbee, great progress. How about some pics of the interior with the Aluminum trim? I did the same conversion (wood > aluminum) and could not be happier.

Arbee · 06-28-2012, 12:49 AM

Alu trim... (sorry, rushed a took a few pics and these came out clear)

I also changed all interior bulbs to LED's... They actually more white than blue!

Arbee · 06-28-2012, 12:51 AM

I also added a strut bar, just for aesthetics...

PS - Sorry for the filthy engine bay... I need to get down to cleaning it. It looks terrible!

A///MG_Power · 06-28-2012, 01:43 PM

looks great! what kind of strut bar is that?

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06-14-2012, 02:08 AM	#26
Arbee Second Lieutenant 103 Rep 289 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW E93 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW E93 M3 [0.00]	Before we actually get to the pics, i think a bit of appreciation is deserved... Firstly, thanks to guys that supplied all the CF stuff. Burgy from Project Shift and Rooi_Willie from the BMWFanatics forum. Secondly, thanks to Gideon from NeVaG for the hard work put in to get it in tip top shape. Thirdly, Allistair and his team from X-Flow/Xcede Perfomance for installing the downpipe and setting up the rear end for me. Big ups to all you guys!!! Ok Ok... Here are some pics... I promise to have more taken over the weekend!!! The freshly painted wheels and blood red calipers: The Boot lid CF Badge: The CF Performance Boot Spoiler: The Black Magic Pearl Kidneys and CF Bonnet Badge: CF Front Bumper Splitter: Freshly Painted Front Bumper + CF Splitters + Black Magic Pearl Kidneys: CF Mirror Covers Then... The rear end I have been looking forward to for a while... CF 335i Difuser + 2 x 90mm Tail Pipes on either side: Overall, i am very happy with the way it turned out. The CF really goes well with the Sparkling Graphite and the rear 335i setup looks so evil. I will have feedback on the DownPipe once i have driven the car a bit more, but so far, im loving it. Feedback is welcomed... Enjoy Thanks Arbee __________________ @arbee_drives on Instagram 2009 BMW E93 M3 2008 Volkswagen Golf MK5 GTI 2018 Ford Edge Sport
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06-14-2012, 03:19 AM	#28
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06-14-2012, 01:52 PM	#31
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06-15-2012, 02:01 AM	#33
Arbee Second Lieutenant 103 Rep 289 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW E93 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW E93 M3 [0.00]	Thanks Guys! I love the look myself. __________________ @arbee_drives on Instagram 2009 BMW E93 M3 2008 Volkswagen Golf MK5 GTI 2018 Ford Edge Sport
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06-16-2012, 09:18 AM	#34
Arbee Second Lieutenant 103 Rep 289 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW E93 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW E93 M3 [0.00]	Thanks for the compliments guys... Had some dyno time this morning... 2 runs at WRC and im a happy chappy! 178kw and 571nm. Much lower than the reading from KAR but im happy as my figures are consistent. Heres a quick breakdown. Stock - 143kw 463nm Xcede Stage 1 - 171kw 566nm Xcede Stage 1 + 76mm Downpipe - 178kw 571nm Xcede (Software) is best bang for buck if as it has the best gains. I managed to get some better pics: Enjoy! __________________ @arbee_drives on Instagram 2009 BMW E93 M3 2008 Volkswagen Golf MK5 GTI 2018 Ford Edge Sport
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06-25-2012, 04:05 AM	#35
Arbee Second Lieutenant 103 Rep 289 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW E93 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW E93 M3 [0.00]	2 pics of the entire car, with the decals... Understated!!! Thanks Arbee __________________ @arbee_drives on Instagram 2009 BMW E93 M3 2008 Volkswagen Golf MK5 GTI 2018 Ford Edge Sport
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06-25-2012, 09:10 AM	#36
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06-26-2012, 10:15 AM	#37
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06-27-2012, 02:23 AM	#38
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06-27-2012, 06:56 AM	#39
porkchops! Private First Class 4 Rep 100 Posts Drives: 08 335xi Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: CT! iTrader: (0)	Looks great- I especially love the tails! Always loved me some all-reds... sometimes smoked tails just don't look right. Overall the car is fantastic, just needs at least a little drop IMO. Keep on keepin on! __________________ I can explain it for you; but I can't understand it for you.
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06-27-2012, 06:58 AM	#40
Arbee Second Lieutenant 103 Rep 289 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW E93 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW E93 M3 [0.00]	Porkchop - Thanks for the kind words. Much appreciated. Yeah, i think im the only E90 with cherry red tails. Everyone goes with blacklines... I wanted something different. Drop, yeah, it is on my list of mods. However, in SA, our roads are crap to say the least. But, at some point, yes, i would love to have her lower. __________________ @arbee_drives on Instagram 2009 BMW E93 M3 2008 Volkswagen Golf MK5 GTI 2018 Ford Edge Sport
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06-28-2012, 12:49 AM	#42
Arbee Second Lieutenant 103 Rep 289 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW E93 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW E93 M3 [0.00]	Alu trim... (sorry, rushed a took a few pics and these came out clear) I also changed all interior bulbs to LED's... They actually more white than blue! __________________ @arbee_drives on Instagram 2009 BMW E93 M3 2008 Volkswagen Golf MK5 GTI 2018 Ford Edge Sport
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06-28-2012, 12:51 AM	#43
Arbee Second Lieutenant 103 Rep 289 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW E93 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW E93 M3 [0.00]	I also added a strut bar, just for aesthetics... PS - Sorry for the filthy engine bay... I need to get down to cleaning it. It looks terrible! __________________ @arbee_drives on Instagram 2009 BMW E93 M3 2008 Volkswagen Golf MK5 GTI 2018 Ford Edge Sport
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06-28-2012, 01:43 PM	#44
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