[e90Hero]

Just got my 08 bmw 328i and wondering if there are any quick mods to make it look nicer, enhance it, etc. Just basically customizing it without going broke lol. I already got a spoiler for it, made all interior lights leds, put an updated shifter knob that come in the new models. Just post your mods down below lets see what you've got !!

[bimmette]

Originally Posted by e90Hero

Just got my 08 bmw 328i and wondering if there are any quick mods to make it look nicer, enhance it, etc. Just basically customizing it without going broke lol. I already got a spoiler for it, made all interior lights leds, put an updated shifter knob that come in the new models. Just post your mods down below lets see what you've got !!

All my mods are cheap and fairly easy. I made DIY videos for each on my YouTube channel.

[Ali-E90]

Check the link in my signature for some ideas.

Splitters are an easy choice. Tint, angel eye bulbs, wheels (bit more expensive). Wrap interior trim.

[samvora]

If you have a LCI then I got some black kidney grills for you for $40 and then also a sport steering wheel (3 spoke) with multi function button options (no trim and no buttons included) for $100.

[Ali-E90]

Post a pic of your car. May help inspire us!
Lol

[jskin1510]

is that your car in your avatar? I like that color alot!.

I agree with what everyone said above. you can do a lot with Vinyl wrap. I've used a vinyl overlay (red transparent vinyl) for the white on my reverse lights similar to the look of the LCI models. did the same with a dark tinted one for the front yellow reflectors on the headlights. wrapped interior trim a "brushed steel" color. I also wrapped the window trim in black, but you can paint or plastidip that also.

other good choices are painting the grilles black, emblems/roundels, better angel eye bulbs (make sure you get the right ones for your model/year).

Next price point up would be things like front lip or splitters, rear spoiler. That should be a good start.

[bimmerclad]

Originally Posted by jskin1510

is that your car in your avatar? I like that color alot!.

I agree with what everyone said above. you can do a lot with Vinyl wrap. I've used a vinyl overlay (red transparent vinyl) for the white on my reverse lights similar to the look of the LCI models. did the same with a dark tinted one for the front yellow reflectors on the headlights. wrapped interior trim a "brushed steel" color. I also wrapped the window trim in black, but you can paint or plastidip that also.

other good choices are painting the grilles black, emblems/roundels, better angel eye bulbs (make sure you get the right ones for your model/year).

Next price point up would be things like front lip or splitters, rear spoiler. That should be a good start.

Hey im wondering how you wraped your trim with vinyl. Thats what i wanted to do originally with a gloss black vinyl but it seems like it would be very difficult. I was considering plasti dip but even with glossifier it not the same shiny look.

[bimmette]

Originally Posted by bimmerclad

Hey im wondering how you wraped your trim with vinyl. Thats what i wanted to do originally with a gloss black vinyl but it seems like it would be very difficult. I was considering plasti dip but even with glossifier it not the same shiny look.

If you mean interior trim, I just did mine. Here's the DIY video.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1234263

Oh but now I think you mean exterior trim. Oops.

[fatjoez]

interior colour trim in between gaps in leather door panel
$5-10 ebay
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/262322347302



new badges front, rear, wheels - black/white , blue/white, carbon fibre blue/white / black/white
$20 set from china

rear high kick spoiler
$160 china

gloss black grilles or carbon fibre
$50-100 china

black mirror covers
$50-100 china

metal pedals
$50-100 china

china = www.aliexpress.com

[bimmerclad]

Originally Posted by bimmette

If you mean interior trim, I just did mine. Here's the DIY video.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1234263

Oh but now I think you mean exterior trim. Oops.

Lol i did mean exterior, but i do plan on wraping interior in the next couple of months so make sure to use your diy to help me out

[Ali-E90]

Originally Posted by fatjoez

interior colour trim in between gaps in leather door panel
$5-10 ebay

What do you mean by this? Any examples or links?

[Ali-E90]

If you do any spoilers, I suggest first checking with emotors2000 on eBay. Great quality and fitment with very good prices.

[mmmnot]

Plastidip every possible thing you can. Mirrors, roof, wheels, brakes, intake.
Don't get an after market exhaust. Just drill holes in your muffler.
Check out Pep-Boy's for M3 stickers, those are pretty cheap.
Put film over all your headlights/tail lights for a super sleeked out look.
Make sure to change the roundel colors on the hood and trunk. Don't bother with a kit - a sharpie works
Put some motorsport stripes on your hood, side skirts and throughout the interior.
Get some super cheap headlight housings off of eBay that change colors to blue/red.
Green foglights help, too.
Did you get a vape kit yet along with tight denim pants?
Tow hook is a MUST. The OEM version won't work, get a brightly colored one.
Check out your local mall for customized eruo front plate. Cool ideas include "LOLVTEC" or "IEATV8S". Something subtle and natural usually works best.
You can delete your side markers easily with simple spray paint. Get rid of that nasty amber color.
I know this list sounds like a lot of time and money. I found switching to cheaper gas to help me fund my mods a viable option.

[Infamy]

Originally Posted by mmmnot

Plastidip every possible thing you can. Mirrors, roof, wheels, brakes, intake.
Don't get an after market exhaust. Just drill holes in your muffler.
Check out Pep-Boy's for M3 stickers, those are pretty cheap.
Put film over all your headlights/tail lights for a super sleeked out look.
Make sure to change the roundel colors on the hood and trunk. Don't bother with a kit - a sharpie works
Put some motorsport stripes on your hood, side skirts and throughout the interior.
Get some super cheap headlight housings off of eBay that change colors to blue/red.
Green foglights help, too.
Did you get a vape kit yet along with tight denim pants?
Tow hook is a MUST. The OEM version won't work, get a brightly colored one.
Check out your local mall for customized eruo front plate. Cool ideas include "LOLVTEC" or "IEATV8S". Something subtle and natural usually works best.
You can delete your side markers easily with simple spray paint. Get rid of that nasty amber color.
I know this list sounds like a lot of time and money. I found switching to cheaper gas to help me fund my mods a viable option.

?????

That was pretty funny. Lol

[TBN54]

Originally Posted by mmmnot

Plastidip every possible thing you can. Mirrors, roof, wheels, brakes, intake.
Don't get an after market exhaust. Just drill holes in your muffler.
Check out Pep-Boy's for M3 stickers, those are pretty cheap.
Put film over all your headlights/tail lights for a super sleeked out look.
Make sure to change the roundel colors on the hood and trunk. Don't bother with a kit - a sharpie works
Put some motorsport stripes on your hood, side skirts and throughout the interior.
Get some super cheap headlight housings off of eBay that change colors to blue/red.
Green foglights help, too.
Did you get a vape kit yet along with tight denim pants?
Tow hook is a MUST. The OEM version won't work, get a brightly colored one.
Check out your local mall for customized eruo front plate. Cool ideas include "LOLVTEC" or "IEATV8S". Something subtle and natural usually works best.
You can delete your side markers easily with simple spray paint. Get rid of that nasty amber color.
I know this list sounds like a lot of time and money. I found switching to cheaper gas to help me fund my mods a viable option.

LMAOOOO dying right now.

[Dark_Knight_335]

Yea get a can of Plasti dip and go nuts like 99% of the forum members.

[e90Hero]

How to be a ricer 101 lol

[jskin1510]

Originally Posted by bimmerclad

Hey im wondering how you wraped your trim with vinyl. Thats what i wanted to do originally with a gloss black vinyl but it seems like it would be very difficult. I was considering plasti dip but even with glossifier it not the same shiny look.

I used a gloss black vinyl and yes it is difficult to be honest. I figured worst case scenerio I peel it off and no harm done. It looks good from 5ft away but up close you can see some flaws. It would be much easier if i took it off and wrapped it but i wasn't sure how to do that with out damaging it.

I watched some videos on youtube and have wrapped some interiors before so felt confident enough to try it. I basically used a heat gun and a hard card (similar to credit card). i think this video is one of the main ones i referenced:

[snaimpally]

Originally Posted by mmmnot

Plastidip every possible thing you can. Mirrors, roof, wheels, brakes, intake.
Don't get an after market exhaust. Just drill holes in your muffler.
Check out Pep-Boy's for M3 stickers, those are pretty cheap.
Put film over all your headlights/tail lights for a super sleeked out look.
Make sure to change the roundel colors on the hood and trunk. Don't bother with a kit - a sharpie works
Put some motorsport stripes on your hood, side skirts and throughout the interior.
Get some super cheap headlight housings off of eBay that change colors to blue/red.
Green foglights help, too.
Did you get a vape kit yet along with tight denim pants?
Tow hook is a MUST. The OEM version won't work, get a brightly colored one.
Check out your local mall for customized eruo front plate. Cool ideas include "LOLVTEC" or "IEATV8S". Something subtle and natural usually works best.
You can delete your side markers easily with simple spray paint. Get rid of that nasty amber color.
I know this list sounds like a lot of time and money. I found switching to cheaper gas to help me fund my mods a viable option.

LMFAO!

[bimmerclad]

Originally Posted by jskin1510

I used a gloss black vinyl and yes it is difficult to be honest. I figured worst case scenerio I peel it off and no harm done. It looks good from 5ft away but up close you can see some flaws. It would be much easier if i took it off and wrapped it but i wasn't sure how to do that with out damaging it.

I watched some videos on youtube and have wrapped some interiors before so felt confident enough to try it. I basically used a heat gun and a hard card (similar to credit card). i think this video is one of the main ones i referenced:

Thanks appreciate it. I think its worth a try because i love the gloss look

[fatjoez]

Originally Posted by Ali-323i

What do you mean by this? Any examples or links?

updated my original post with photos+link

[NightStalker]

i love how you guys make plasti dip sound so bad.

FYI, glossifier is dead...top coat is the new plasti dip thats super glossy and smooth. everything depends on execution.

check everything out here https://www.dipyourcar.com