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05-06-2012, 08:40 PM | #1 |
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psmitty95's Build Thread *update 3/22* Warning: Lots of pics
3/18/15: While home on break got a bunch of mods done. New wheels installed which are MORR FS77 in a brushed silver finish with custom centercaps. Also threw on the new sideskirts, floor mats, and gauge faces.
Wheel thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1099882 Update thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1104232 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 1/29/15: Custom floor mats from autostyle came in. Should be installed when i'm home in March along with a few other goodies ![]() ![]() 1/13/15: Ikon 4d carbon interior trim/roof, p3 gauge, & gauge cluster mods http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...0#post17220840 ![]() ![]() 12/4/14: Old M3 wheel was getting pretty worn out so got a custom flat-bottom wheel from Latvia with red stripe, & tri-color m stitching. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1063494 ![]() 7/25/14: 3rd and hopefully last set of OSS Headlights. Photoshoot with the new mods: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1022997 ![]() ![]() 7/19/14: Installed some new front speakers and underseat subs. Also pulled off the vinyl and had the bodyshop custom paint my engine cover space grey to match with red stripes. Speaker thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=16316570 ![]() ![]() ![]() 4/26/13: Plastic around the start button started to chip a little bit so I decided to try vinyling it in a red color ![]() ![]() ![]() 4/6/14: Clutch started slipping and was between selling the car or doing clutch. Decided if I did clutch I would hold onto the car for a while and maybe do a big turbo down the road.... I bet you all can guess what I chose ![]() Progress/Review Thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=968636 ![]() ![]() ![]() 3/12/14: Wheels matched car too much and I was ready to change things up. Found a great deal on satin pearl vinyl so decided to take on the project as a DIY. Full progress thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=957694 Finished pics: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=965894 ![]() ![]() ![]() 2/21/14: New wheels finally came in. Avant Garde M590 Bespoke Level III custom brushed light tinted clear color and offsets. 19x8.5 ET 22 up front and 19x9.5 ET30 in the back More pics: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=949399 Mounted Pics: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=955606 ![]() ![]() 1/21/14: OSSdesigns came out with new DTM style raptor rings and I wanted to be the first E90 LCI to get my hands on them. Sold my old lights and sent out some new ones to Luis so he could work his magic. Went with the white rings, same color scheme, and a blueye projector and sticker. Link to more pics: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=937610 ![]() ![]() 12/8/13: Decided to give the debadged look a try. Honestly don't know if I like it better or worse yet. Going to think about it over the next few days ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 11/23/13: Bought a used AA exhaust and had it installed. Quick video below, i'll try to get a better one when I can. I think my DP gasket might be shot which could effect the sound. That along with a ton of other maintenance stuff are getting done in two weeks. 11/16/13: Installed a JLXD600/6 Amp with the technics harness. Also added some blue interior color strips from bimmian which I think looks cool. More info on amp install here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=911595 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 10/29/13: Finally gave in and installed the 2-step rev limiter and NLS on my JB4. Here's a quick shitty video of the car backfiring. Going to try to get a better one in the next few days 10/08/13: Snapped some pics in the fall foliage and jmeas was kind enough to edit them for me. By far my favorite pics ever taken of my car so far. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=899005 ![]() ![]() 9/29/13: Dynoed the car at M.R. Performance's mustang dyno on a dyno day. It made 408awhp/483awtq uncorrected. More info: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=895334 8/25/13: Found a great deal on a 2.2 gallon meth kit so jumped and had that installed. Also did a full 2 day detail on the car. More pics here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=884252 ![]() ![]() ![]() 6/16/13: Picked the car up with the VRSF V2 exhaust installed and the underside lip. Pictures were taken by the shop's photographer, Everett Freeman. Video of exhaust below too ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 6/6/13: After trying to get the lip installed I found out it would need to be permanently glued on. Decided I didn't want to have anything permanent so went with double splitters. Also got the VRSF V2 catback ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Edit: 6/8/13 Just dropped it off at the shop. Here's some better pics of the splitters and one of the things getting installed while its there ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 4/1/13: CF front lip delivered and waiting for time to install. Pics below are just some test fit pics ![]() ![]() ![]() 3/27/13: Secondary cat delete + Cyba dry carbon tips. More here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=820913 ![]() 3/17/13: Parking garage photo shoot. More pics here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=816846 ![]() 3/4/13: Msport front and rear installed. More pics: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=13580795 Pics during the install along with details of install: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...=804340&page=2 ![]() ![]() 2/14/13: Ordered msport front and rear from JGmods. ![]() 2/18/13: Sent in my headlights to OSS Designs for a 2-tone color scheme with Umnitza V4 Rings. Pic thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=805504 Review Thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=805499 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 1/16/13: Finally got a chance to take some good pictures lowered on the winters. We also finally got some snow up here so I could snap some pics. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=792586 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 1/9/13: Picked up the car a few days ago after getting some routine maintenance done along with one major and one minor change. Major change is the car is finally lowered on KW V1's ![]() The other mod I did which is minor is I had them tint the sidemarkers and I threw in some LED bulbs. I'll post pictures below of everything including stock bulb vs LED. So far i'm undecided on if I like having the sidemarkers tinted or not... I'd appreciate everyones thoughts since I haven't made up my mind yet. Anyways let me know your thoughts I also apologize if these pictures aren't the greatest, they were just some quick snaps with an iphone. Before the drop: ![]() After in the shop: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 12/5/12: Finally getting a drop ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 11/16/12: Did a quick little photoshoot with my friend's B6 S4. Link to all the pictures is here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=771012 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 10/24/12: Did a little photoshoot with the fall leaves. The link to all the pictures is here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=762240 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 10/08/12: VRSF 7" intercooler, VRSF catless downpipes, and TMS brake kit installed. Review thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=756178 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 09/23/12 just some night pictures: I swapped out the fogs to GP thunder 7500k a while ago but never really knew how to take pictures at night. I finally learned how to do it and tried some today. ![]() ![]() 09/17/12 Update: Painted brakes black and applied decals. Here's a thread with more pictures: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=746145 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 09/02/12 Update: Got bored today and decided to try plastidipping the lines of the LCI stock rear bumper. The good thing is I can peel it off anytime I want. I do plan on switching to the M sport rear but for now i think this looks decent. Let me know what you think ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 08/21/12 Update: While driving my OEM charge pipe broke off and cracked so i had to replace it with the ER. I chose to get the ER with a blue Tial BOV and one meth bung in case i ever decide to add meth. I also just finished installing a M3 wheel i bought from a member yesterday. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 07/13/12 Update: Got a detail and also had the "CRT" style performance spoiler installed. One minor thing installed is the CF roundels. More pics: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=718161 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 06/10/12 Update: Just got my windows tinted yesterday from the Tint Man in Monroe, CT. I did 35% on all the sides and 20% on the back window. ![]() ![]() ![]() 05/27/12 Update: Alufelgen SF-71's and front splitters were put on. Tires are Hankook Ventus V12 with tire sizes 235/35/19 and 265/30/19. More Pics: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=697418 ![]() ![]() ![]() And some with the Lux on (the pictures were taken at weird angles so they weren't as bright as they are in person): ![]() 05/06/12 Update: I got most of my first few mods finished up this week and I have a few more to come. Next weekend I should have the new shift knob and the windows tinted. I think i'm going to do rims next then suspension after that to get rid of the floaty xDrive feeling. I thought the floaty feeling wasn't that bad until last night when I did some highway runs against my friends 335D. Taking even the slightest turn or going over any bump in the 80-110 range was really frightening... Down the road i'll probably do an AE exhaust and some more performance mods but i'm satisfied with the power for now. Here's the mods that have been done so far: Black Grille, Black fins on the front bumper, Lux Angel eyes, Stett CAI, JB4, HPB Interior LED kit, Carbon fiber wrapped interior, ACS Aluminum Pedals, SG reflectors, Short throw clutch stop, CDV mod, and also hardwired my radar detector. Here are the updated pictures after a quick wash today: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 04/21/12 After its first wash and some minor mods: So I picked up my new car thursday of last week and just did a quick wash this morning and thought i'd share some pictures. I have a lot of mods planned and have already done a few things. I have a JB4 and Stett CAI sitting in my closet waiting to go in, but i'm not putting those in for another week or two since i'm still learning stick on the car... I also blacked out the grilles and debadged the xDrive from the side this morning although I may put the xDrive logo back on. Last night i ordered some Lux angel eyes so those should be coming in within the next week or two and I have a few more minor mods that I plan to order soon. I know it needs a drop and painted reflectors bad, but other than that let me know what you think and if you have any suggestions. Edit: Forgot to add the front plate will also be going soon, i just need to get some bumper plugs first. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 04/17/12 Bought the car. Dealership Pics Before any Mods: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Last edited by psmitty95; 03-23-2015 at 12:46 AM.. |
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RED = No Longer On Car Performance/Engine: -JB4 G5 ISO w/ 2-step & NLS -BB BMS Flash -2.3 Gallon BMS meth -Cobb V3 AP -Motiv Motorsport Protune 93 & E85 -Roc-Euro DCI -Stett Aluminum Block-off Plate -ER Chargepipe w/ Blue Tial BOV -VRSF xi Catless Dp’s -VRSF 7” FMIC -VRSF 3.5" Exhaust -BMS Clutch Stop -BMS clutch delay valve -NGK 5992 Plugs -Spec Stage 3+ Clutch W/ Steel SMFW -Secondary Cat Delete Stock Exhaust Mod w/ Cyba CF Tips Interior: -AC Schnitzer Aluminum Pedals -HighPerformanceBulbs Interior LED kit -Custom Flat-Bottom Steering Wheel -ZHP Shift Knob -Rear fog light switch mod -3m Di-noc Carbon Fiber Vinyl Wrap Trim -Ikon 4d Carbon Fiber Vinyl Wrap Trim -Autostyle custom floor mats -BlackCatCustoms custom gauge faces -JL XD600/6 Amp W/ Technics Hifi Harness -MB Quart QM200.3 Speaker Kit -White Color Strips from Bimmian -P3 V2 Vent Gauge Countermeasures: -Escort 8500x50 Black Hardwired -Escort Max 2 w/ Blendmount -Laser Interceptor Dual BMW Version in kidney grilles Exterior: -JGmods Msport Front conversion -JGmods Msport Rear conversion -OEM BMW Performance Grilles -OSS 2-tone Headlights W/ V4 rings -OSS 2-tone Headlights w/ DTM Rings & Blueye Projector -OSS 2-tone Headlights W/ DTM (V2) Rings & Redeye Projector -HighPerformanceBulbs 6k HID fogs -GP Thunder 7500k H3 Cornering Lights -35% Tint on side windows/20% tint on back window -JBspeed CF roundels -Black 335i Badge -JBspeed “CRT” Style Performance spoiler -BMW Rep Performance Splitters -Mode Carbon M3 GTS Underside Splitter -OEM Performance Diffuser two-tone gloss/satin black -3m 1080 Satin Pearl White Vinyl wrap -Red vinyl start button trim -JGMods M3 Sideskirts -JGMods CF Sideskirt Splitters Wheels/Suspension: -Alufelgen SF-71’s -Hankook Ventus V12 235/35/19 -- 265/30/19 -KW V1 Coilovers -12.5mm TMS Spacers up front -Fenders rolled by ACI Dynamix -Avant Garde M590 19x8.5 Et22/ 19x9.5 Et30 -Continental DW 235/35/19 -- 265/30/19 -MORR FS77 19x9 ET25/ 19x10 ET25 Winter: -Motegi MR118 -Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 Brakes: TMS Brake Kit: -Stoptech slotted rotors -Hawk HPS pads -TMS SS brake lines -ATE Super Blue Fluid -Black G2 Caliper paint -“BMW Performance” Decals by ACI Dynamix
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Thanks, i'm loving it so far.
On another note next week i should have some video's up with the JB4 and how the STETT intake sounds
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We are pretty much twins...I am heading down the same path as you. Havent done any GO mods yet but i have gunmetal F14s ordered and tint coming in a couple weeks. Im lovin the CF Wrap! Did you follow the DIY here for the front fins and 335 badge blackout? Looks awesome so far man!
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This is coming along nicely, have to see it in person sometime since I'm not far away!
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Thanks everyone! Finally decided on rims which will be Alufelgen SF-71's in either silver or gunmetal. Haven't decided on color yet but i'm leaning towards silver since I feel like gunmetal might not have enough contrast.
Edit: Also forgot to add I have some splitter's coming this week so once those are on I may post an update with those and my new knob or wait until I get rims. I'm also waiting to post some night pictures but first I have to figure out how to get some good ones with a dslr... Not really good with dslr's yet... Quote:
Hahaha yea hopefully sometime soon you can come see it in person. Last month there was a car meet at the place I go get it washed often so if there is another one i'll probably go and maybe i'll see you there.
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Looks great. Space grey is one of my favorite colors. The Titanium gunmetal is nearly identical to Space grey so you might want to do Silver if you want some contrast. Looking forward to install pics.
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Thanks! The reflectors and shift knob were perfect
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followed your post on Bimmer Fest all the way to hear haha, car loooks great!
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the car looks great!!
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sweet! where did you get the splitters from! thats next on my list.
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looking good.
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Quite a transformation, looks great. Those TPMS really make the car!
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love the rims
that intake looks bad ass (i'm assuming it's intake lol)
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