Arbee's E90 330d

Jo3_E90 · 05-09-2013, 09:46 AM

Look nice bro! From where did you get the parts?

Arbee · 05-10-2013, 02:12 AM

So with the wheel change, i had to do a one more change to change the look a little. I found that wheels changed the look from Sporty (with the M3's) to a little classy now with the X5 wheels.

With that, i contact Jabba from Jabsport, he advised that he had newer types of LED angel eye bulbs which are brighter so i ordered a set. Contacted him on Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday morning i got the tracking number. Thursday morning our office driver comes to me with a parcel. Thanks Jabba, your service is excellent.

Got home yesterday after work and tackled it, took me about 30 minutes, would have been quicker if i had a smaller screwdriver for the passenger side light. Anyways, here are the pics. They look a little yellow in the pics, i was trying different settings on the camera to capture the AE's, all i was getting was a white blur headlights.

The devil is now disguised...

With Headlights on:

8am this morning:

Hope you like!!!

Arbee · 05-13-2013, 07:54 AM

Pic from Tyrone Noble

Pic from Allistair Photography

Arbee · 05-20-2013, 06:36 AM

Color change? Yes or No??

As opposed to:

abgs87 · 05-20-2013, 08:43 AM

I prefer the wheels as they are! I def need to do the reverse section of my lights, looks so much better completely red!

MonacoBlueE90 · 05-20-2013, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arbee

Color change? Yes or No??

No. Keep the contrast. It gets too dark looking. Also you will loose the concavity of the wheel, because dark color hides the design of the wheel.

Arbee · 05-22-2013, 01:38 AM

Thanks for the feedback guys, appreciate it. Im still undecided though, while i value your opinions, i like to make the last decision myself. Will see what happens, maybe i wont paint them... Maybe i will.

To me, at the moment, it looks great, its the look i wanted. However, i find that the wheel looks as if its too big for the car. Hence i get the "Yoh, those wheels" response. I would to get that subtle, "oh wow, those wheels" response. And, i think the wheels with a bit of colour will get that. But, im worried im going loose the concave effect with a darker shade. Catch 22 situation!!!

mauritsklein · 05-23-2013, 03:32 AM

Keep the wheels as is. Invest in lowering the car. This wil tie the car together and take the focus from the wheels towards the complete package.

Edit: The wheels now look a bit like they raised the car towards a x-drive look.

MonacoBlueE90 · 05-25-2013, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arbee

Thanks for the feedback guys, appreciate it. Im still undecided though, while i value your opinions, i like to make the last decision myself. Will see what happens, maybe i wont paint them... Maybe i will.

To me, at the moment, it looks great, its the look i wanted.

Of course its your decision, but please don't do black or matte black.

Maybe you should keep them silver for awhile and when you get bored ,then paint them to something darker. I found E92 with those same wheels with darker color.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=326

vladberca · 05-25-2013, 07:04 AM

I'd say just make a research for something lighter and sportier: keep the 19" size, but try something forged

Arbee · 05-27-2013, 02:20 AM

Thanks for the advice Gents. Appreciate it...

Im not going to make any changes now, but eventually yes.

At the moment, i am thinking of Black Chrome, something like this.

MonacoBlueE90 · 05-27-2013, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arbee

Thanks for the advice Gents. Appreciate it...

Im not going to make any changes now, but eventually yes.

At the moment, i am thinking of Black Chrome, something like this.

Well that looks really good. Little bit darker , but still looking "silver" under different lightning.Kinda like Hyper black.

Arbee · 05-27-2013, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonacoBlueE90

Well that looks really good. Little bit darker , but still looking "silver" under different lightning.Kinda like Hyper black.

Correct... Its between hyper and chrome black.

Arbee · 06-09-2013, 05:11 AM

Pics from a BMW Fanatic's member

Quote:

well saw arbee's car at kyalami recently,and those mags look stunning:thumbs::thumbs:

Arbee · 06-15-2013, 03:09 PM

So, with me being all depressed due to my car not running 100% i decided to give it a little detailing TLC today. She will be going in end of the month to get sorted. Its been a financial down for me these few months. Just too many things happening...

Anyways, after spending a few hours cleaning her i took her out for some pics.

I used my kit recently purchased from Mo @ CrazyRides.
Its an awesome kit, with the essentials to get a good shiny clean. Not just a wash.

I first washed the car, using the Car Shampoo. Then dried it off with the drying towel and detail spray. Then waxed it with the butter wax and finished off the exterior with Smart Wax Rim Wax and some VRT Gel. All of these products smell so good, apart from the fact that they actually work. There's still some swirls that i would love to remove some time.

I then vaccumed the interior and gave the leather seats some Smart Leather cleaner and conditioner... I then buffed it off with some Micro Fibres.

I must say, the simple personal touch just added quality to todays wash.

Pics:
The Adams Kit from Mo.

Dont have pics of the Smart Rim Wax, Leather Cleaner and Conditioner.

Wheels:

All Clean:

"Sparkling" Graphite Metallic

Smooth??

Reflection:

Interior:

Not bad for 173 000km and 6 years of age...

Ciao...

Alen E90 · 06-15-2013, 03:24 PM

nice ride bro, she looks very nice and shiny now!

Arbee · 06-15-2013, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alen E90

nice ride bro, she looks very nice and shiny now!

Arbee · 06-25-2013, 02:50 AM

The car is booked in at Tune Tech for next Monday. :thumbs:

Here are some pics from the BMW Fanatics Charity run. Thanks to those that took the pics.

Love this pic, thanks Colin...

Arbee · 07-04-2013, 04:41 AM

Decided to leave the wheels in their OEM colour.

mauritsklein · 07-08-2013, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arbee

Decided to leave the wheels in their OEM colour.

Good choice!

Arbee · 07-23-2013, 08:04 AM

Hi Guys,

If its not too much of an effort could you spare a like for me?
Link - https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater

or follow these easy instructions...

1. On Facebook, go to The Drag Society page.
2. Look for the TDS Competition Photo Album.
3. In the Album, find the pic of my car and like it.

Easy as that...

What's it in for me?
Well, a photoshoot and a feature on their website.

What's needed?
The pic with the most amount of likes by the end of August, wins.

Thanks in advance,
Arbee

Arbee · 07-23-2013, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arbee

Hi Guys,

If its not too much of an effort could you spare a like for me?
Link - https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater

or follow these easy instructions...

1. On Facebook, go to The Drag Society page.
2. Look for the TDS Competition Photo Album.
3. In the Album, find the pic of my car and like it.

Easy as that...

What's it in for me?
Well, a photoshoot and a feature on their website.

What's needed?
The pic with the most amount of likes by the end of August, wins.

Thanks in advance,
Arbee

Stats:
Arbee 245

White (spinning) E30 103
Red Golf1 100
White Toyota 126
White Golf2 129

05-09-2013, 09:46 AM	#133
Jo3_E90 Private 4 Rep 77 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ATL iTrader: (0)	Parts Look nice bro! From where did you get the parts?
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05-10-2013, 02:12 AM	#134
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]	So with the wheel change, i had to do a one more change to change the look a little. I found that wheels changed the look from Sporty (with the M3's) to a little classy now with the X5 wheels. With that, i contact Jabba from Jabsport, he advised that he had newer types of LED angel eye bulbs which are brighter so i ordered a set. Contacted him on Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday morning i got the tracking number. Thursday morning our office driver comes to me with a parcel. Thanks Jabba, your service is excellent. Got home yesterday after work and tackled it, took me about 30 minutes, would have been quicker if i had a smaller screwdriver for the passenger side light. Anyways, here are the pics. They look a little yellow in the pics, i was trying different settings on the camera to capture the AE's, all i was getting was a white blur headlights. The devil is now disguised... With Headlights on: 8am this morning: Hope you like!!! __________________ @arbee_drives on Instagram 2009 BMW E93 M3 2008 Volkswagen Golf MK5 GTI 2018 Ford Edge Sport
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05-13-2013, 07:54 AM	#135
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]	Pic from Tyrone Noble Pic from Allistair Photography __________________ @arbee_drives on Instagram 2009 BMW E93 M3 2008 Volkswagen Golf MK5 GTI 2018 Ford Edge Sport
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05-20-2013, 06:36 AM	#136
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]	Color change? Yes or No?? As opposed to: __________________ @arbee_drives on Instagram 2009 BMW E93 M3 2008 Volkswagen Golf MK5 GTI 2018 Ford Edge Sport
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05-20-2013, 08:43 AM	#137
abgs87 Private 4 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 318d M sport Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Reading, UK. iTrader: (0)	I prefer the wheels as they are! I def need to do the reverse section of my lights, looks so much better completely red!
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05-22-2013, 01:38 AM	#139
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 feedback guys, appreciate it. Im still undecided though, while i value your opinions, i like to make the last decision myself. Will see what happens, maybe i wont paint them... Maybe i will. To me, at the moment, it looks great, its the look i wanted. However, i find that the wheel looks as if its too big for the car. Hence i get the "Yoh, those wheels" response. I would to get that subtle, "oh wow, those wheels" response. And, i think the wheels with a bit of colour will get that. But, im worried im going loose the concave effect with a darker shade. Catch 22 situation!!! __________________ @arbee_drives on Instagram 2009 BMW E93 M3 2008 Volkswagen Golf MK5 GTI 2018 Ford Edge Sport
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05-23-2013, 03:32 AM	#140
mauritsklein Enlisted Member 1 Rep 40 Posts Drives: BMW 320d Touring Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	Keep the wheels as is. Invest in lowering the car. This wil tie the car together and take the focus from the wheels towards the complete package. Edit: The wheels now look a bit like they raised the car towards a x-drive look. __________________ Attitude comes from cutting the altitude (Aaron Kaufman, Gasmonkey Garage) My Thread Last edited by mauritsklein; 05-23-2013 at 03:43 AM..
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05-25-2013, 07:04 AM	#142
vladberca Major General 763 Rep 5,560 Posts Drives: '18 octavia 2.0 tdi dsg Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Craiova iTrader: (0)	I'd say just make a research for something lighter and sportier: keep the 19" size, but try something forged
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05-27-2013, 02:20 AM	#143
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 advice Gents. Appreciate it... Im not going to make any changes now, but eventually yes. At the moment, i am thinking of Black Chrome, something like this. __________________ @arbee_drives on Instagram 2009 BMW E93 M3 2008 Volkswagen Golf MK5 GTI 2018 Ford Edge Sport
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06-15-2013, 03:09 PM	#147
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]	So, with me being all depressed due to my car not running 100% i decided to give it a little detailing TLC today. She will be going in end of the month to get sorted. Its been a financial down for me these few months. Just too many things happening... Anyways, after spending a few hours cleaning her i took her out for some pics. I used my kit recently purchased from Mo @ CrazyRides. Its an awesome kit, with the essentials to get a good shiny clean. Not just a wash. I first washed the car, using the Car Shampoo. Then dried it off with the drying towel and detail spray. Then waxed it with the butter wax and finished off the exterior with Smart Wax Rim Wax and some VRT Gel. All of these products smell so good, apart from the fact that they actually work. There's still some swirls that i would love to remove some time. I then vaccumed the interior and gave the leather seats some Smart Leather cleaner and conditioner... I then buffed it off with some Micro Fibres. I must say, the simple personal touch just added quality to todays wash. Pics: The Adams Kit from Mo. Dont have pics of the Smart Rim Wax, Leather Cleaner and Conditioner. Wheels: All Clean: "Sparkling" Graphite Metallic Smooth?? Reflection: Interior: Not bad for 173 000km and 6 years of age... Ciao... __________________ @arbee_drives on Instagram 2009 BMW E93 M3 2008 Volkswagen Golf MK5 GTI 2018 Ford Edge Sport
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06-15-2013, 03:24 PM	#148
Alen E90 Lieutenant General 764 Rep 10,033 Posts Drives: E90 328i TiAg Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (7)	nice ride bro, she looks very nice and shiny now! __________________ TiAg FTW!
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06-25-2013, 02:50 AM	#150
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]	The car is booked in at Tune Tech for next Monday. :thumbs: Here are some pics from the BMW Fanatics Charity run. Thanks to those that took the pics. Love this pic, thanks Colin... __________________ @arbee_drives on Instagram 2009 BMW E93 M3 2008 Volkswagen Golf MK5 GTI 2018 Ford Edge Sport
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07-04-2013, 04:41 AM	#151
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]	Decided to leave the wheels in their OEM colour. __________________ @arbee_drives on Instagram 2009 BMW E93 M3 2008 Volkswagen Golf MK5 GTI 2018 Ford Edge Sport
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07-23-2013, 08:04 AM	#153
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]	Hi Guys, If its not too much of an effort could you spare a like for me? Link - https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater or follow these easy instructions... 1. On Facebook, go to The Drag Society page. 2. Look for the TDS Competition Photo Album. 3. In the Album, find the pic of my car and like it. Easy as that... What's it in for me? Well, a photoshoot and a feature on their website. What's needed? The pic with the most amount of likes by the end of August, wins. Thanks in advance, Arbee __________________ @arbee_drives on Instagram 2009 BMW E93 M3 2008 Volkswagen Golf MK5 GTI 2018 Ford Edge Sport
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