Ahmed's E90 LCI 330d/F31 320d/TBC M Sport Build - UPDATED 13.09.16

Phil99z · 02-08-2016, 04:30 PM

Fantastic car dude and the spec is incredible! Whats the next mod?

ahmedb · 02-09-2016, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 2die4

Fantastic car dude and the spec is incredible! Whats the next mod?

I'm not really sure, I need some fresh ideas. I was contemplating the 335 exhaust conversion but then I will be compromising the identity of the car. I'll also lose the black twin tailpipes so I'm not sold on that idea yet.

I like the idea of a gloss black diffuser and gloss black boot lip.

I was looking for some front end splitters but I couldn't find a decent set that fit right. Here's some which I bought and test fitted but then had to return as the fit was far from flush.

Wavey 335i · 02-09-2016, 05:01 AM

Very good looking motor you got there ahmed, looking very sharp, looking forward to seeing what's in store

ahmedb · 02-09-2016, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by parves

Very good looking motor you got there ahmed, looking very sharp, looking forward to seeing what's in store

Cheers mate

3 Series Shaun · 02-09-2016, 06:11 AM

New boot?

ahmedb · 02-09-2016, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 3 Series Shaun

New boot?

Yes please! I commented on B3NPM's thread asking you where you got it from.

That looks the nuts

3 Series Shaun · 02-09-2016, 06:44 AM

Oh Sorry, tbh in came in a mess and was very poor service, but decent bodyshop fixed it up and got all right again.
If you want details still I'll send to you.
I do like look of the black splitters, keep having thoughts of doing roof black, you thought of it?

ahmedb · 02-09-2016, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 3 Series Shaun

Oh Sorry, tbh in came in a mess and was very poor service, but decent bodyshop fixed it up and got all right again.
If you want details still I'll send to you.
I do like look of the black splitters, keep having thoughts of doing roof black, you thought of it?

Yeah I've thought of the whole bluewater/black theme throughout so black roof, black kidney grills, black mirror covers and front splitters, black boot lip, black diffuser and possibly black wheels in the future.

Perhaps a wrap would be the route to go down in the event that you don't like it or get bored of it. Would you go for black roof, bluewater sharkfin or would that look silly?

3 Series Shaun · 02-09-2016, 07:15 AM

Yeah I would do it in wrap rather than paint, would have change fin to black also. I always liked the bluewater colour before I bought mine but thought it was a less wow did you see that car looking colour but with the chrome gone and black comes into it it looks really good

3 Series Shaun · 02-09-2016, 07:22 AM

Look at this
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=293178

ahmedb · 02-09-2016, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 3 Series Shaun

Look at this
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=293178

A lot of effort has gone into that car but I think I prefer the look of your.

Have you got a build thread started yet?

MattOz · 02-09-2016, 10:55 AM

Looking good Ahmed!

Having seen the car in the metal, it does look great, and sits very well. Spec is impressive too. Those front splitters look well, so perhaps some proper OE BMW performance ones might fit better?

ahmedb · 02-10-2016, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by MattOz

Looking good Ahmed!

Having seen the car in the metal, it does look great, and sits very well. Spec is impressive too. Those front splitters look well, so perhaps some proper OE BMW performance ones might fit better?

Thanks Matt.

Yeah the splitters are a tricky one. 2 fears I have is 1: the risk of scraping them although I don't think they will sit lower than the undertray/rubber strip below the front bumper and 2: the OEM price seems to be £270ish...per side! I don't fancy spending £500+ on some which is why I have been looking at aftermarket.

How's the wet sanding coming along, has the weather been a stalling block?

MattOz · 02-10-2016, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ahmedb

How's the wet sanding coming along, has the weather been a stalling block?

Getting there slowly! Ive done the same amount on both sides now, so front wings, door tops (down to handles) and rear three quarters. The weather and work are conspiring to slow progress. Will just do bits and pieces when I can.

3 Series Shaun · 02-10-2016, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ahmedb

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Originally Posted by 3 Series Shaun

Look at this
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=293178

A lot of effort has gone into that car but I think I prefer the look of your.

Have you got a build thread started yet?

I've wrote a thread out on Phone a few weeks back but will get car clean and decent photos next month after moved house. I got some splitters off eBay around £70 not the best fit but little silicone (to bond) and something to hold in place don't think would of got much better tbh

ahmedb · 02-10-2016, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by MattOz

Getting there slowly! Ive done the same amount on both sides now, so front wings, door tops (down to handles) and rear three quarters. The weather and work are conspiring to slow progress. Will just do bits and pieces when I can.

It will be well worth seeing the results in the flesh, perhaps I can catch you at a meet or something in the future.

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Originally Posted by 3 Series Shaun

I've wrote a thread out on Phone a few weeks back but will get car clean and decent photos next month after moved house. I got some splitters off eBay around £70 not the best fit but little silicone (to bond) and something to hold in place don't think would of got much better tbh

Looking forward to it

ahmedb · 02-10-2016, 07:46 AM

I thought I'd share this, over £9k on the spec sheet. If the auto box was ticked, this would have been another £1,635.

MattOz · 02-10-2016, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ahmedb

It will be well worth seeing the results in the flesh, perhaps I can catch you at a meet or something in the future.

Absolutely! Lets make sure we do that

Deadlock · 02-10-2016, 09:51 AM

ahmedb, where did you get your number plate surrounds?

like the look of those on that colour

ahmedb · 02-10-2016, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Deadlock

ahmedb, where did you get your number plate surrounds?

like the look of those on that colour

They're great because the surround screws into the front bumper and the plate slots straight in so it's a clean look with no holes on display.

I found some on ebay, something like this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-number...wAAOSwNphWXduo

Deadlock · 02-10-2016, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ahmedb

They're great because the surround screws into the front bumper and the plate slots straight in so it's a clean look with no holes on display.

I found some on ebay, something like this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-number...wAAOSwNphWXduo

cheers!

I saw a few on ebay but they didn't look like yours.

shej · 02-10-2016, 03:41 PM

That looks awesome mate. Love blue water and the 313's really set it off. One of the nicest e90 I've seen!

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3 Series Shaun New Member 0 Rep 21 Posts Drives: Bmw 335D Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Preston iTrader: (0)	Oh Sorry, tbh in came in a mess and was very poor service, but decent bodyshop fixed it up and got all right again. If you want details still I'll send to you. I do like look of the black splitters, keep having thoughts of doing roof black, you thought of it?
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3 Series Shaun New Member 0 Rep 21 Posts Drives: Bmw 335D Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Preston iTrader: (0)	Yeah I would do it in wrap rather than paint, would have change fin to black also. I always liked the bluewater colour before I bought mine but thought it was a less wow did you see that car looking colour but with the chrome gone and black comes into it it looks really good
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ahmedb Colonel 371 Rep 2,027 Posts Drives: F80 Silverstone M3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Warwickshire iTrader: (1)	I thought I'd share this, over £9k on the spec sheet. If the auto box was ticked, this would have been another £1,635.
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shej Private First Class 21 Rep 177 Posts Drives: bmw 330d Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: midlands iTrader: (1)	That looks awesome mate. Love blue water and the 313's really set it off. One of the nicest e90 I've seen!
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