Raj's 335i - The Build (Updated Pics)

Dann · 01-18-2017, 10:59 AM

Love it

Shame that from a distance the fade to carbon just makes the recess look dirty (imo)

RajB · 01-18-2017, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by AWBimmer

Amazing Raj, I love the side vent customisation and the bootlid ofcourse, if my favourite part. Miss it!

Hats off for building such an awesome machine!

Thanks

.

Has taken some effort most certainly and glad with the outcome.

RajB · 01-18-2017, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Dann

Love it

Shame that from a distance the fade to carbon just makes the recess look dirty (imo)

Cheers.

Know what you mean but don't mind that as previously the whole lid just looked black from a distance

Chappers 71 · 01-18-2017, 12:29 PM

Excellent job raj, I suspect you'll enjoy it for the summer whilst looking for your next project

RajB · 01-19-2017, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Chappers 71

Excellent job raj, I suspect you'll enjoy it for the summer whilst looking for your next project

Thanks buddy.

Now......if this had been me a number of years ago then yes I certainly would already be looking

. However, she's a keeper (like the X5 tbh) and I'll happily keep fettling more and more when the need arises. Tbf, I've still got a few things still to do yet anyway

Stopa · 01-23-2017, 11:43 AM

The painted carbon fade behind the number plate is stunning. Never seen it before. Very under the radar touch but beautiful when you notice it.

Flyboy161 · 01-23-2017, 12:44 PM

Absolutely stellar work! This has been a pleasure to read all the way through. The car is beautiful!!

Mikes 335is · 01-23-2017, 03:33 PM

car looks great awesome job on it...

RajB · 01-23-2017, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Stopa

The painted carbon fade behind the number plate is stunning. Never seen it before. Very under the radar touch but beautiful when you notice it.

Thank you buddy. It certainly is individual.

RajB · 01-23-2017, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Flyboy161

Absolutely stellar work! This has been a pleasure to read all the way through. The car is beautiful!!

That's really appreciated and thanks for taking the time to go through it all.

RajB · 01-23-2017, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikes 335is

car looks great awesome job on it...

Thanks

still a few more bits to do yet too.

Tinsta · 01-24-2017, 08:52 AM

You should open a poll thread for how long the next set of wheels take to come!

RajB · 01-24-2017, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Tinsta

You should open a poll thread for how long the next set of wheels take to come!

But I'd of bought some before anyone gets to vote

Lockman_321 · 01-24-2017, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RajB

Finally got stage 3 sorted and she's nearly finished (well it's never really finished lol).

So she went off to Russ@MidlandsCarCare for a proper machining with PPF application and then ceramic coated.

Russ was a real credit with taking a lot of extra time/effort to ensure it was as good as can be.

Got side gills, kidneys and washer jet covers back in. Although for the pics the bonnet vents are in they have been sent back due to the finish not quite being what they should.

A few little things still to sort but it's good to finally have her back.

Thanks,

Raj.

OMFG! It turned out so well!!

Congrats man it looks bloody awesome! Soooo good!

RajB · 01-25-2017, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Lockman_321

OMFG! It turned out so well!!

Congrats man it looks bloody awesome! Soooo good!

Thanks buddy

Certainly has turned out better than expected. Rear three quarter shot is superb now. Can't wait to get the Rays back on.

soulfunk · 01-26-2017, 07:12 AM

Just read through this thread. Started off thinking 'but why?', now kind of understand why. Don't think I'd have the patience for what you'be done, but recognise you've achieved something very special! Congrats to you.

Can I ask, what now? Have you taken her as far as you can, or are you already planning your next mod?

jazz5000 · 02-08-2017, 02:13 PM

Cars come a long way, serious amount of work/effort put into this

ccfj1 · 02-08-2017, 03:58 PM

Well, thats impressive!!! thats some serious work gone into that and to a very high standard.

RajB · 02-09-2017, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by soulfunk

Just read through this thread. Started off thinking 'but why?', now kind of understand why. Don't think I'd have the patience for what you'be done, but recognise you've achieved something very special! Congrats to you.

Can I ask, what now? Have you taken her as far as you can, or are you already planning your next mod?

Apologies missed this post.

Thanks for the reply and comments. Yes a lot of people do ask why, but as you say it's very individual and one of a kind now.

I've just done the upgraded headlight conversion with satin black shrouds and Fxx style angel eyes (dual colour too which is very trick), and bought another set of rims for winter use, so no it never stops.

There are other things I'd like to do but will hold off for a while now.

RajB · 02-09-2017, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by jazz5000

Cars come a long way, serious amount of work/effort put into this

Much appreciated buddy. Yes certainly has and still more to do/can be done

RajB · 02-09-2017, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ccfj1

Well, thats impressive!!! thats some serious work gone into that and to a very high standard.

Thanks. I like your new acquisition too buddy. Plenty to mod too

RajB · 02-27-2017, 02:32 AM

So although I haven't updated this for a while I have been doing stuff.

Decided another change of wheels was in order

Tbf the CSLs looked spot on but was having to run a 25mm spacer up front to fill out the arch so wasn't ideal.

Decided to go with genuine 220 (OE M3) rims done in shadow chrome.

Looks good me thinks:

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Dann Major 131 Rep 1,374 Posts Drives: E90 LCi 335i Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Portsmouth, United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Love it Shame that from a distance the fade to carbon just makes the recess look dirty (imo) __________________ My Individual E90 LCI 335i
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RajB Brigadier General 455 Rep 3,306 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Midlands iTrader: (4)	So although I haven't updated this for a while I have been doing stuff. Decided another change of wheels was in order Tbf the CSLs looked spot on but was having to run a 25mm spacer up front to fill out the arch so wasn't ideal. Decided to go with genuine 220 (OE M3) rims done in shadow chrome. Looks good me thinks: __________________ E92 335i / M3 Hybrid - The Build Last edited by RajB; 12-08-2017 at 08:32 AM..
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