BMW 320d M Sport Mods

Glasgow Rangers · 12-15-2009, 05:38 AM

Hi guys. I have just joined the forum but have been reading for a wee while now. I am a Scottish guy living and working in Turkey. I have just purchased a brand new 2010 white 320d M Sport saloon. I am coming from a wee Audi A3 1.4 TFSi so I cannot wait to get into my new car.

I have got some mods planned for my car but am hoping that you can give me some pointers on how to go about improving the look of my car. First of all, in Turkey the M Sport cars come without M Sport suspension as Turks don't like the harsh ride they give. So, I have decided to buy some H&R springs. I notice there are 2 kinds...Sport and Super Sport. Am I better off going with the Sport springs? I don't want the car to look boy racerish low. Just enough to give it a nice stance. Has anybody fitted these springs to their car?

Also, I have ordered 19'' CSL replicas from a company in Istanbul. I just gave the company the sizes of the 19'' BMW M Sport wheel from the BMW website. Was I right in doing this? Do I need to worry about ET or anything if I gave the right sizes?

My last mod involves cutting the singal oval exhaust pipe and replacing it with nice double polished tips. Am I correct in saying that the exhausts have to be staggered in order to suit the flow of the bumper?

Guys if anybody can provide me with some pics related to any of the above I would be much obliged. I hope I can contribute to the forum as times goes on and I look forward to talking with you on all that is BMW.

giotecno · 12-15-2009, 06:33 AM

If the car you got is one of the new LCI models then the offsets are slightly different for the rear, if I am not mistaken, as one member here bought CSL reps that was suppose to be for a E90 but he had an LCI and the rears were rubbing. So I think you should get the right offsets for an LCI msport wheels... I miss Turkey

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Glasgow Rangers · 12-15-2009, 07:08 AM

Cheers mate. The sizes I gave the wheel guy in Istanbul are taken from the BMW website so I think I should be ok. Thanks for your help.

ElegantSpoon · 12-15-2009, 01:42 PM

Welcome to the forum lets see some pics when you get it

Glasgow Rangers · 12-15-2009, 01:58 PM

Thanks. Believe it or not I haven't even test drove the car yet. The decision was made purely on what has been said about the car in the motoring journals. Is it really all it is cracked up to be?

ElegantSpoon · 12-15-2009, 02:01 PM

Yes its a great car

I must admit I've never been a BMW fan but I love it! You won't regret it!

MEGA · 12-15-2009, 02:52 PM

Remap!

BBS CH alloys in M fitment

Rear tints

...but I'm biased on the wheel choice

Mine:

JLR1969 · 12-15-2009, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glasgow Rangers

Thanks. Believe it or not I haven't even test drove the car yet. The decision was made purely on what has been said about the car in the motoring journals. Is it really all it is cracked up to be?

Crap car and crap engine

MEGA · 12-16-2009, 10:23 AM

LOL read JLR's profile and what car he owns before overreacting to the above statement

12-15-2009, 05:38 AM	#1
Glasgow Rangers Private 12 Rep 90 Posts Drives: BMW 320d M Sport Saloon Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Turkey/Glasgow iTrader: (1)	BMW 320d M Sport Mods Hi guys. I have just joined the forum but have been reading for a wee while now. I am a Scottish guy living and working in Turkey. I have just purchased a brand new 2010 white 320d M Sport saloon. I am coming from a wee Audi A3 1.4 TFSi so I cannot wait to get into my new car. I have got some mods planned for my car but am hoping that you can give me some pointers on how to go about improving the look of my car. First of all, in Turkey the M Sport cars come without M Sport suspension as Turks don't like the harsh ride they give. So, I have decided to buy some H&R springs. I notice there are 2 kinds...Sport and Super Sport. Am I better off going with the Sport springs? I don't want the car to look boy racerish low. Just enough to give it a nice stance. Has anybody fitted these springs to their car? Also, I have ordered 19'' CSL replicas from a company in Istanbul. I just gave the company the sizes of the 19'' BMW M Sport wheel from the BMW website. Was I right in doing this? Do I need to worry about ET or anything if I gave the right sizes? My last mod involves cutting the singal oval exhaust pipe and replacing it with nice double polished tips. Am I correct in saying that the exhausts have to be staggered in order to suit the flow of the bumper? Guys if anybody can provide me with some pics related to any of the above I would be much obliged. I hope I can contribute to the forum as times goes on and I look forward to talking with you on all that is BMW.
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12-15-2009, 06:33 AM	#2
giotecno THE DIESEL WEASEL 26 Rep 304 Posts Drives: BMW 330e Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London iTrader: (1) Garage List 2017 BMW 330e [0.00] 2005 320D ES [0.00]	If the car you got is one of the new LCI models then the offsets are slightly different for the rear, if I am not mistaken, as one member here bought CSL reps that was suppose to be for a E90 but he had an LCI and the rears were rubbing. So I think you should get the right offsets for an LCI msport wheels... I miss Turkey Home.... aahhhh you __________________ THE TURK....
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12-15-2009, 07:08 AM	#3
Glasgow Rangers Private 12 Rep 90 Posts Drives: BMW 320d M Sport Saloon Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Turkey/Glasgow iTrader: (1)	Cheers mate. The sizes I gave the wheel guy in Istanbul are taken from the BMW website so I think I should be ok. Thanks for your help.
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12-15-2009, 01:42 PM	#4
ElegantSpoon There I was balls deep in a... 29 Rep 1,470 Posts Drives: BMW E90 320D Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Devon, UK iTrader: (0)	Welcome to the forum lets see some pics when you get it __________________ BMW E90 320D Sapphire Black, Angel Eyes, BMW Performance Extras, Carbon Fabric Trim
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12-15-2009, 01:58 PM	#5
Glasgow Rangers Private 12 Rep 90 Posts Drives: BMW 320d M Sport Saloon Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Turkey/Glasgow iTrader: (1)	Thanks. Believe it or not I haven't even test drove the car yet. The decision was made purely on what has been said about the car in the motoring journals. Is it really all it is cracked up to be?
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12-15-2009, 02:01 PM	#6
ElegantSpoon There I was balls deep in a... 29 Rep 1,470 Posts Drives: BMW E90 320D Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Devon, UK iTrader: (0)	Yes its a great car I must admit I've never been a BMW fan but I love it! You won't regret it! __________________ BMW E90 320D Sapphire Black, Angel Eyes, BMW Performance Extras, Carbon Fabric Trim
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12-15-2009, 02:52 PM	#7
MEGA Dieseasal 204 Rep 6,881 Posts Drives: LCI E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrow, London iTrader: (2)	Remap! BBS CH alloys in M fitment Rear tints ...but I'm biased on the wheel choice Mine: __________________ Previously: 2003 Peugeot 206 1.6 8v \| 2006 E90 320d M-Sport, 19" BBS CH, Full Ice-cold JL audio install, August 2010 Total BMW 6 page feature car. \| 2003 Nissan 350Z GT Coupe 286BHP Now:2010 E92 LCI 335d M-Sport
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12-16-2009, 10:23 AM	#9
MEGA Dieseasal 204 Rep 6,881 Posts Drives: LCI E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrow, London iTrader: (2)	LOL read JLR's profile and what car he owns before overreacting to the above statement __________________ Previously: 2003 Peugeot 206 1.6 8v \| 2006 E90 320d M-Sport, 19" BBS CH, Full Ice-cold JL audio install, August 2010 Total BMW 6 page feature car. \| 2003 Nissan 350Z GT Coupe 286BHP Now:2010 E92 LCI 335d M-Sport
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