E91 325d Touring - The Family Wagon

Tim G · 09-09-2015, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by R99

Quite agree! Its a total of 4 trim pieces, I nearly fell off my chair when I was told the price!

I have to say though, it will make a big difference having them replaced as it looks rather cheap at present with the damaged trims!

I'd be interested to see how damaged they are? Got a pic?

R99 · 09-09-2015, 02:37 PM

So..... I got the wheels fitted today and also had the shadowline trim replaced at the dealers - so as far as car days go - this was a good one!

Over the moon with the wheels, and the tyres look awesome too with the silver P Zero logo. Also swapped over my centre caps to make the whole set up look OEM.

I went with the more conservative 225/35 and 255/30 set up just to avoid any rubbing, and they have done the job. No hint of rubbing at all so far, so very happy with that. The trade off is a little more stretch, but to my eye they look perfect.

Pictures:

Rear Concave:

Tim G · 09-09-2015, 05:11 PM

Looks lovely. Better stay away from those curbs with the rim exposed!

I do love the way the rears look, you cant beat a bit of concave, but theres something about the fronts that annoys me, the way they have that wavey line, almost making them convex near the base of the spokes! I always think that whenever I see people running these rims. Just me probably though!

R99 · 09-09-2015, 05:30 PM

Thanks!

I never park near kerbs and as such I've never curbed a wheel - touch wood!

Very aware of the exposed rim though, but I didn't want any risk of rubbing with 235/35 & 265/30 - maybe I'll try them out next time round...

I know what you mean about the wheels, but they are very hard to take pictures of! The rears are way more concave than the pictures show and so are the fronts.

RajB · 09-10-2015, 12:49 AM

Looks spot on for sure.

I'd definitely go 265 next time as I'm not keen on the stretch but that's a personal thing. Good on the shadow trim replacement too.

For the E92 the shadow line trim is around £900 for the set for both sides as I did enquire LOL.

R99 · 09-10-2015, 03:01 AM

Thanks chaps!

Ordered an Alpine audio upgrade from German eBay this morning. Just need the Logic 7 subs now and all will be good!

I think I probably could have gone with 265/30/19 on the rear, but too many conflicting stories about what fits and LCI and what doesn't! I know lots of it is down to tyre choice as some run quite wide compared to others, but I just didn't want the hassle.

I've been there countless times with cars before and the E91 is meant to be me settling down and doing less / spending less!

The jury is out at present, as I've done quite a lot so far in a short 3 weeks!

R99 · 09-10-2015, 12:27 PM

Another quick note to mention I've also secured a set of L7 subs / enclosures today!

Ironically the exact same set I had in my E81!

Turns out the guy I sold them to never got round to fitting them.

Can't wait to get the kit in, as the stock audio is woeful at best!

pmmcbl · 09-10-2015, 12:29 PM

Omg that looks fantastic. My car looks average comparing to yours. Loving it

R99 · 09-15-2015, 03:01 PM

My audio upgrades turned up today

Alpine HiFi retrofit kit (mids / tweeter / 4ch amp) along with the very same L7 subs which I removed from my 1 series when I sold it - I've bought them back from the same guy I sold them to - how wierd!

Cant wait to get them fitted

richk84 · 09-15-2015, 03:11 PM

What's next performance diffuser? Ha

R99 · 09-15-2015, 03:15 PM

Ha!

Next on the list is:

Brake discs / pads for the 135i Brembos and fit the whole lot
Bilstein B14 Coilovers

mr_mason · 09-16-2015, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by R99

Thanks chaps!

Ordered an Alpine audio upgrade from German eBay this morning. Just need the Logic 7 subs now and all will be good!

I think I probably could have gone with 265/30/19 on the rear, but too many conflicting stories about what fits and LCI and what doesn't! I know lots of it is down to tyre choice as some run quite wide compared to others, but I just didn't want the hassle.

I've been there countless times with cars before and the E91 is meant to be me settling down and doing less / spending less!

The jury is out at present, as I've done quite a lot so far in a short 3 weeks!

id be very interested to see how the 265/30 compares on a side photo to the 225/35.

keep changing my mind about tyre sizes for mine as a 19" upgrade is very much on the cards.

really liking what you have done with this so far mate... its all about the simple touches, black grill confirms i need 1 for mine as well. nothing like taking inspiration from other members (read as 'stealing ideas')

richk84 · 09-16-2015, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by R99

Ha!

Next on the list is:

Brake discs / pads for the 135i Brembos and fit the whole lot
Bilstein B14 Coilovers

As soon as you fit them brakes I know I'm going to be looking at sets

R99 · 09-16-2015, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by mr_mason

id be very interested to see how the 265/30 compares on a side photo to the 225/35.

Do you mean a side photo of the 255/30 vs the 225/35?

I haven't fitted 265/30 on the rear of mine, as I wanted to eliminate the chances of rubbing

R99 · 09-16-2015, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by richk84

As soon as you fit them brakes I know I'm going to be looking at sets

Ha,

I'm surprised I've waited this long to get them sorted!

Its the next payday purchase!!

Dann · 09-20-2015, 02:16 AM

Those wheels look great on the E91

Thebmwmadman · 09-26-2015, 01:20 PM

Looks sweet, looking at the same sort of rims for mine at the min I'll get some pics up of the wagon ;-)

R99 · 09-26-2015, 02:20 PM

Quick little update...

Ordered a pair of front and rear BMW Performance discs for the brakes today. Just need to decide about pads now...

I'm also getting the Alpine upgrade and L7 subs fitted tomorrow!

Tim G · 09-26-2015, 03:03 PM

Made any decisions on suspension yet?

R99 · 09-26-2015, 04:00 PM

No not yet - I'm in a major faff about it!

I keep thinking Bilstein B12.... then I keep thinking about ST coilovers!

R99 · 09-27-2015, 04:09 PM

Got the Alpine kit fitted today

Great sound with the Logic 7 subs too - very happy with it now!

Also ordered some TRW brake pads for the the front & rear Brembo calipers, which will be here Wednesday along with the BMW Performance discs I have ordered.

So all being well, the Brembo's will be on the car in the next couple of weeks!

Also gave it another much needed wash today! The joys of a black car...... it really needs a 2 stage machine polish, but thats even more ££££ to be spent!

Tim G · 09-27-2015, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by R99

No not yet - I'm in a major faff about it!

I keep thinking Bilstein B12.... then I keep thinking about ST coilovers!

Where are you looking at buying the ST coils from out of interest?

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R99 Banned 1098 Rep 2,598 Posts Drives: 2016 330d F31 Touring Join Date: May 2013 Location: England, United Kingdom iTrader: (1)	So..... I got the wheels fitted today and also had the shadowline trim replaced at the dealers - so as far as car days go - this was a good one! Over the moon with the wheels, and the tyres look awesome too with the silver P Zero logo. Also swapped over my centre caps to make the whole set up look OEM. I went with the more conservative 225/35 and 255/30 set up just to avoid any rubbing, and they have done the job. No hint of rubbing at all so far, so very happy with that. The trade off is a little more stretch, but to my eye they look perfect. Pictures: Rear Concave:
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Tim G Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 277 Posts Drives: E91 3.0d LCI Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: South Coast UK iTrader: (0)	Looks lovely. Better stay away from those curbs with the rim exposed! I do love the way the rears look, you cant beat a bit of concave, but theres something about the fronts that annoys me, the way they have that wavey line, almost making them convex near the base of the spokes! I always think that whenever I see people running these rims. Just me probably though!
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R99 Banned 1098 Rep 2,598 Posts Drives: 2016 330d F31 Touring Join Date: May 2013 Location: England, United Kingdom iTrader: (1)	Thanks! I never park near kerbs and as such I've never curbed a wheel - touch wood! Very aware of the exposed rim though, but I didn't want any risk of rubbing with 235/35 & 265/30 - maybe I'll try them out next time round... I know what you mean about the wheels, but they are very hard to take pictures of! The rears are way more concave than the pictures show and so are the fronts.
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09-10-2015, 12:49 AM	#71
RajB Brigadier General 448 Rep 3,312 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Midlands iTrader: (4)	Looks spot on for sure. I'd definitely go 265 next time as I'm not keen on the stretch but that's a personal thing. Good on the shadow trim replacement too. For the E92 the shadow line trim is around £900 for the set for both sides as I did enquire LOL. __________________ E92 335i / M3 Hybrid - The Build
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R99 Banned 1098 Rep 2,598 Posts Drives: 2016 330d F31 Touring Join Date: May 2013 Location: England, United Kingdom iTrader: (1)	Thanks chaps! Ordered an Alpine audio upgrade from German eBay this morning. Just need the Logic 7 subs now and all will be good! I think I probably could have gone with 265/30/19 on the rear, but too many conflicting stories about what fits and LCI and what doesn't! I know lots of it is down to tyre choice as some run quite wide compared to others, but I just didn't want the hassle. I've been there countless times with cars before and the E91 is meant to be me settling down and doing less / spending less! The jury is out at present, as I've done quite a lot so far in a short 3 weeks!
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R99 Banned 1098 Rep 2,598 Posts Drives: 2016 330d F31 Touring Join Date: May 2013 Location: England, United Kingdom iTrader: (1)	Another quick note to mention I've also secured a set of L7 subs / enclosures today! Ironically the exact same set I had in my E81! Turns out the guy I sold them to never got round to fitting them. Can't wait to get the kit in, as the stock audio is woeful at best!
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09-10-2015, 12:29 PM	#74
pmmcbl Lieutenant 35 Rep 435 Posts Drives: E91 335i M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Berkshire iTrader: (0)	Omg that looks fantastic. My car looks average comparing to yours. Loving it
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R99 Banned 1098 Rep 2,598 Posts Drives: 2016 330d F31 Touring Join Date: May 2013 Location: England, United Kingdom iTrader: (1)	My audio upgrades turned up today Alpine HiFi retrofit kit (mids / tweeter / 4ch amp) along with the very same L7 subs which I removed from my 1 series when I sold it - I've bought them back from the same guy I sold them to - how wierd! Cant wait to get them fitted
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richk84 Lieutenant Colonel 130 Rep 1,534 Posts Drives: e93 330i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: All over iTrader: (0)	What's next performance diffuser? Ha
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R99 Banned 1098 Rep 2,598 Posts Drives: 2016 330d F31 Touring Join Date: May 2013 Location: England, United Kingdom iTrader: (1)	Ha! Next on the list is: Brake discs / pads for the 135i Brembos and fit the whole lot Bilstein B14 Coilovers
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Dann Major 132 Rep 1,381 Posts Drives: E90 LCi 335i Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Portsmouth, United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Those wheels look great on the E91 __________________ My Individual E90 LCI 335i
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Thebmwmadman Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: E91 335D, E36 M3, E31 840ci sp Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Derbyshire iTrader: (0)	Looks sweet, looking at the same sort of rims for mine at the min I'll get some pics up of the wagon ;-)
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R99 Banned 1098 Rep 2,598 Posts Drives: 2016 330d F31 Touring Join Date: May 2013 Location: England, United Kingdom iTrader: (1)	Quick little update... Ordered a pair of front and rear BMW Performance discs for the brakes today. Just need to decide about pads now... I'm also getting the Alpine upgrade and L7 subs fitted tomorrow!
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Tim G Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 277 Posts Drives: E91 3.0d LCI Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: South Coast UK iTrader: (0)	Made any decisions on suspension yet?
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R99 Banned 1098 Rep 2,598 Posts Drives: 2016 330d F31 Touring Join Date: May 2013 Location: England, United Kingdom iTrader: (1)	No not yet - I'm in a major faff about it! I keep thinking Bilstein B12.... then I keep thinking about ST coilovers!
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R99 Banned 1098 Rep 2,598 Posts Drives: 2016 330d F31 Touring Join Date: May 2013 Location: England, United Kingdom iTrader: (1)	Got the Alpine kit fitted today Great sound with the Logic 7 subs too - very happy with it now! Also ordered some TRW brake pads for the the front & rear Brembo calipers, which will be here Wednesday along with the BMW Performance discs I have ordered. So all being well, the Brembo's will be on the car in the next couple of weeks! Also gave it another much needed wash today! The joys of a black car...... it really needs a 2 stage machine polish, but thats even more ££££ to be spent!
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