***Drama's first BIMMER***

Greg330 · 01-18-2015, 03:48 PM

Black cars look awesome after a proper clean!!

Ess · 01-18-2015, 04:15 PM

Drama, I notice you have removed the numberplate plinth - how is it attached to the bumper? Is it screwed on? I want to remove mine but am worried I'll have a bumper full of drill holes ...

drama · 01-18-2015, 04:24 PM

Thanks for comments guys!

It's held on by 4 screws. Tbh I think all the e90's will have had the
Plate holder on from the factory so we're all in the same boat with 4 holes
To repair!

Ess · 01-19-2015, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by drama

Thanks for comments guys!

It's held on by 4 screws. Tbh I think all the e90's will have had the
Plate holder on from the factory so we're all in the same boat with 4 holes
To repair!

Thanks buddy. Would a short numberplate taped to the bumper hide the screw holes, or are the screws at the edges of the plinth, meaning they can only be hidden by a full size plate? Thanks.

Pacman83 · 01-19-2015, 10:49 AM

Looks amazing

AdamC · 01-19-2015, 11:04 AM

Looks good

Black grills make a big difference on a black car.
Just need to get some wire wool and metal polish on them exhaust tips now!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ess

Thanks buddy. Would a short numberplate taped to the bumper hide the screw holes, or are the screws at the edges of the plinth, meaning they can only be hidden by a full size plate? Thanks.

Small plate will leave the holes exposed. Did with mine anyway

drama · 01-19-2015, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamC

Looks good

Black grills make a big difference on a black car.
Just need to get some wire wool and metal polish on them exhaust tips now!

Small plate will leave the holes exposed. Did with mine anyway

Yeah exactly right. It'll need repairing for sure. Maybe because it's black you might not notice it. Thanks chaps :-)

Ess · 01-19-2015, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamC

Small plate will leave the holes exposed. Did with mine anyway

Quote:

Originally Posted by drama

Yeah exactly right. It'll need repairing for sure. Maybe because it's black you might not notice it. Thanks chaps :-)

Thanks gents, I appreciate the help - now I know once and for all! It will have to wait for a bumper respray then, I'll keep the full-size plate a little longer.

drama · 01-19-2015, 01:42 PM

im a little more impatient :-D

E92NeilH · 01-19-2015, 04:12 PM

I've got a set of nice 19"BBS CX-R if you are after new wheels with new rear tyres and fronts nearly new pictures on the classified

RajB · 01-19-2015, 04:38 PM

Looking good. Get her machine polished and then watch the reflections for sure. Black is great once machined polished as it becomes so reflective.

drama · 01-20-2015, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by E92NeilH

I've got a set of nice 19"BBS CX-R if you are after new wheels with new rear tyres and fronts nearly new pictures on the classified

ive seen them. they are gorgeous but out of my price range i think unless you would allow me to pay for them monthly haha

magic77 · 01-21-2015, 03:55 AM

Looks amazing, though using power hose at a fire station is just cheating to wash the car

. Not jealous at all.

drama · 01-21-2015, 07:39 AM

thanks alot. it does help to wash the car yes haha. the space to have an entire bay to polish in is very nice

rime92 · 01-21-2015, 07:41 AM

Lovely car, but need to loose the ugly spoiler.

myboris · 01-21-2015, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by rime92

Lovely car, but need to loose the ugly spoiler.

:
He doesn't NEED to loose anything

drama · 02-11-2015, 12:46 PM

ive been thinking of getting rid of it for a while. i like the look of the smoothed boot/spolier.

also got a carbon fibre rear diffuser on the way :-D

Ess · 02-11-2015, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by drama

ive been thinking of getting rid of it for a while. i like the look of the smoothed boot/spolier.

also got a carbon fibre rear diffuser on the way :-D

I like that spoiler. In my opinion, it's the next best option after a custom boot lid

Dave2013 · 02-12-2015, 05:30 AM

what front grills are those mate....transform the car!

any problems with fitment or pretty much like the OEM ones?

achu · 02-12-2015, 06:51 AM

lovely example

drama · 02-12-2015, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave2013

what front grills are those mate....transform the car!

any problems with fitment or pretty much like the OEM ones?

thanks dave! heres the ebay link to the ones i bought. they do transform it, im very happy with them. and no, theyre really easy to fit. its a tight space to work with but the grilles are clipped in with about 5/6 clips into the bumper. simply unclip and smash the new ones in!

Dave2013 · 02-13-2015, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drama

thanks dave! heres the ebay link to the ones i bought. they do transform it, im very happy with them. and no, theyre really easy to fit. its a tight space to work with but the grilles are clipped in with about 5/6 clips into the bumper. simply unclip and smash the new ones in!

Ace thanks mate....can I have the link though

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