TIMP7748's E90 LCI Build Thread - UPDATE 7: THE FINAL UPDATE

SpaceGreyOnBlack · 06-07-2014, 06:43 PM

wow! drop is nice! Will invest in some!

stringy93 · 06-09-2014, 06:10 AM

Looks really smart mate, makes me wish I could lower mine 😞

timp7748 · 06-17-2014, 04:23 PM

Thanks guys. Bought some 15mm spacers but its a tad too aggressive. I think im gonna have to swap then to 10mm. Ive also been thinking of dropping to 18s maybe.

sparkymarky · 06-17-2014, 04:25 PM

oh why 18's? im about to go 19 non run flat... was your ride too harsh?

timp7748 · 06-17-2014, 04:30 PM

Ive had to take spacers off. Its rubbing like mad.have been tempted to change my wheels and prob go to 18s. But im not sure yet.

rhysh1990 · 06-17-2014, 05:30 PM

How long did your h&r sport springs take to settle mine are looking shite! No noticeable drop on the right side

timp7748 · 06-17-2014, 05:39 PM

Mine have done a few thousand miles. It will take a few days to settle

BMWChap · 06-17-2014, 05:40 PM

18's ? You've gone mad ..

rhysh1990 · 06-17-2014, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by timp7748

Mine have done a few thousand miles. It will take a few days to settle

Theyve been on a week now. Was there much of an initial drop?

simmo1985 · 06-17-2014, 06:12 PM

Was liking the drop and spaced wheels :-( still looks great though. Don't go 18's, if i had the chance again i would go 19's instead of the 18's.

timp7748 · 06-18-2014, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by rhysh1990

Theyve been on a week now. Was there much of an initial drop?

Yeh mine was lower than i expected.

timp7748 · 08-19-2014, 06:03 PM

Picked my car up today after having the exhaust converted to a 335i/d dual exit. The diffuser is a genuine Performance item.

makkan00 · 08-19-2014, 06:56 PM

Nice conversion.
Do you mind asking the damage on your wallet?

timp7748 · 08-20-2014, 01:12 AM

Diffuser was 135 quid on ebay. Exhaust was 240 fitted.

makkan00 · 08-20-2014, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timp7748

Diffuser was 135 quid on ebay. Exhaust was 240 fitted.

Thanks.
Bargain!

DuckySpud · 08-20-2014, 02:15 AM

That seems a good deal, seen people paying a lot more than that!! Looks great as well

GOWRIN · 08-20-2014, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by timp7748

Diffuser was 135 quid on ebay. Exhaust was 240 fitted.

Looks awesome!!!!!! How does it sound? I really want to do this to my 330d.
Mind if I ask where you got it done?

timp7748 · 08-20-2014, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by GOWRIN

Looks awesome!!!!!! How does it sound? I really want to do this to my 330d.
Mind if I ask where you got it done?

Thanks bud. It sounds much the same as standard... despite not having any rear backboxes. It did sound a bit throatier this morning as I pulled up to work but its very subtle.

I had the work done at Powells Garage in Redruth. Fantastic service and a real care and determination to keep things as OEM as possible.

GOWRIN · 08-21-2014, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by timp7748

Thanks bud. It sounds much the same as standard... despite not having any rear backboxes. It did sound a bit throatier this morning as I pulled up to work but its very subtle.

I had the work done at Powells Garage in Redruth. Fantastic service and a real care and determination to keep things as OEM as possible.

Ah nice, it is hard when it comes to diesels!
I'm in south London, quite a long way but the price is tempting!

timp7748 · 08-21-2014, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by GOWRIN

Ah nice, it is hard when it comes to diesels!
I'm in south London, quite a long way but the price is tempting!

Make a holiday of it

GOWRIN · 08-22-2014, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by timp7748

Make a holiday of it

Haha I might just do

timp7748 · 10-24-2014, 12:59 PM

Well it's been a while since my last update. More subtle mods this time.

I have replaced the black performance grilles with the standard chrome ones. I also removed my performance spoiler and replaced it with a M3 lip.

On the interior side of things I have had a steering wheel trimmed by Jack at Royal Steering Wheels. I opted for nappa leather with Tri-Stitch and extra thickness. Feels lovely! I also swapped my M Sport gear knob and handbrake for non-perforated versions. I have fitted M stitched gaiters to match my steering wheel and to complete the look; wrapped a spare trim set I bought from Steve AKA. Waspo (Top guy!) in carbon fibre and added a touch of red flare with my slightly worn Starter button.

Here are some pics of her as she stands today... enjoy!!

06-07-2014, 06:43 PM	#45
SpaceGreyOnBlack Private First Class 7 Rep 143 Posts Drives: BMW E92 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	wow! drop is nice! Will invest in some!
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06-09-2014, 06:10 AM	#46
stringy93 First Lieutenant 12 Rep 314 Posts Drives: 318d msport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Otley, west Yorkshire iTrader: (1)	Looks really smart mate, makes me wish I could lower mine 😞
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06-17-2014, 04:23 PM	#47
timp7748 First Lieutenant 22 Rep 350 Posts Drives: BMW E91 335d Sport Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newquay, Cornwall (UK) iTrader: (2)	Thanks guys. Bought some 15mm spacers but its a tad too aggressive. I think im gonna have to swap then to 10mm. Ive also been thinking of dropping to 18s maybe.
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06-17-2014, 04:25 PM	#48
sparkymarky Captain 111 Rep 704 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Middle earth. iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 bmw 330d M Sport [0.00]	oh why 18's? im about to go 19 non run flat... was your ride too harsh?
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06-17-2014, 04:30 PM	#49
timp7748 First Lieutenant 22 Rep 350 Posts Drives: BMW E91 335d Sport Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newquay, Cornwall (UK) iTrader: (2)	Ive had to take spacers off. Its rubbing like mad.have been tempted to change my wheels and prob go to 18s. But im not sure yet.
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06-17-2014, 05:30 PM	#50
rhysh1990 Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 272 Posts Drives: e92 330i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: South Wales iTrader: (0)	How long did your h&r sport springs take to settle mine are looking shite! No noticeable drop on the right side
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06-17-2014, 05:39 PM	#51
timp7748 First Lieutenant 22 Rep 350 Posts Drives: BMW E91 335d Sport Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newquay, Cornwall (UK) iTrader: (2)	Mine have done a few thousand miles. It will take a few days to settle
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06-17-2014, 05:40 PM	#52
BMWChap Major 214 Rep 1,337 Posts Drives: F32 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	18's ? You've gone mad ..
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06-17-2014, 06:12 PM	#54
simmo1985 Lieutenant 10 Rep 422 Posts Drives: E90 Edition M Sport 320D Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Northamptonshire iTrader: (2)	Was liking the drop and spaced wheels :-( still looks great though. Don't go 18's, if i had the chance again i would go 19's instead of the 18's.
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08-19-2014, 06:03 PM	#56
timp7748 First Lieutenant 22 Rep 350 Posts Drives: BMW E91 335d Sport Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newquay, Cornwall (UK) iTrader: (2)	Picked my car up today after having the exhaust converted to a 335i/d dual exit. The diffuser is a genuine Performance item.
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08-19-2014, 06:56 PM	#57
makkan00 Major General 899 Rep 9,111 Posts Drives: F80 and 2 X F36s Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Essex iTrader: (56)	Nice conversion. Do you mind asking the damage on your wallet? __________________ F36 Xdrive for her - HUD, park assist, heated steering wheel, rear camera, Apple car play F36 RWD for him - HK, M sports pack, GTS tail light, Apple car play
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08-20-2014, 01:12 AM	#58
timp7748 First Lieutenant 22 Rep 350 Posts Drives: BMW E91 335d Sport Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newquay, Cornwall (UK) iTrader: (2)	Diffuser was 135 quid on ebay. Exhaust was 240 fitted.
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08-20-2014, 02:15 AM	#60
DuckySpud Captain 25 Rep 662 Posts Drives: 320D Touring Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Sheffield iTrader: (1)	That seems a good deal, seen people paying a lot more than that!! Looks great as well
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10-24-2014, 12:59 PM	#66
timp7748 First Lieutenant 22 Rep 350 Posts Drives: BMW E91 335d Sport Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newquay, Cornwall (UK) iTrader: (2)	Well it's been a while since my last update. More subtle mods this time. I have replaced the black performance grilles with the standard chrome ones. I also removed my performance spoiler and replaced it with a M3 lip. On the interior side of things I have had a steering wheel trimmed by Jack at Royal Steering Wheels. I opted for nappa leather with Tri-Stitch and extra thickness. Feels lovely! I also swapped my M Sport gear knob and handbrake for non-perforated versions. I have fitted M stitched gaiters to match my steering wheel and to complete the look; wrapped a spare trim set I bought from Steve AKA. Waspo (Top guy!) in carbon fibre and added a touch of red flare with my slightly worn Starter button. Here are some pics of her as she stands today... enjoy!!
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