Had this done yesterday..

Vaheed1 · 11-16-2010, 04:08 AM

I know allot of you disagree to it - but I like it. Just makes the car look so much better. Apart from the visual effects, there's now a fantastic rasp from the rear after 3.5k rpm. They have returned all the old bits and said I could re-visit them in a couple of years when the car's HP is up and they can return it back to stock, if I decide to return the vehicle early. I think I better de-badge it this morning though

Just one question though - I want to notify my insurance this morning - what do I tell them, as this was a custom made system?

M3-FAST · 11-16-2010, 04:10 AM

I think it looks smart!

Defo debadge though!!

MEGA · 11-16-2010, 04:13 AM

Don't debadge. Atleast that way you aren't trying to be something you're not...

I think it looks OK though

dxb335d · 11-16-2010, 04:30 AM

I think it does look a little aftermarket with the massive pipes.

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Vaheed1 · 11-16-2010, 04:30 AM

Yeah, I'm quite happy with the work. My first concern was it looking disproportionate or wonky - but they really take their time and measure everything properly. There's also a MASSIVE selection of tailpipe ends. The initial ones which I chose had a thicker rim, same size though, but he only had one of those!

He told me something very odd yesterday. He said he's done about 15 330d - 335d look cars over the years, but this was only his 3rd saloon - they've all been tourers!

Vaheed1 · 11-16-2010, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

I think it does look a little aftermarket with the massive pipes.

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But don't you think the real 335i/d cars have weedy exhausts ? I saw a few yesterday and I think they don't do enough justice to the overall look of the car.

andyp74199 · 11-16-2010, 04:40 AM

looks good, hope it goes like it looks. has it been remapped ?

Em135eye · 11-16-2010, 04:44 AM

At least it's a 330d, not a 320d or 318d!

Vaheed1 · 11-16-2010, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by andyp74199

looks good, hope it goes like it looks. has it been remapped ?

Yes

andyp74199 · 11-16-2010, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Vaheed1

Yes

good times

Tee212 · 11-16-2010, 05:03 AM

tips are sooo big that it screams aftermarket. +1 on leaving the badge on.

MEGA · 11-16-2010, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 335diesel

At least it's a 330d, not a 320d or 318d!

Sigh. You never learn

What would be wrong with it being a 320 exactly?

He's modified his car to make it look like something it isn't. Isn't that your usual argument?. So what does it matter what it is.

He should fit some castor wheels while he's at it

russtic · 11-16-2010, 05:58 AM

Little bit Halfords?

Em135eye · 11-16-2010, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by MEGA

Sigh. You never learn

What would be wrong with it being a 320 exactly?

He's modified his car to make it look like something it isn't. Isn't that your usual argument?. So what does it matter what it is.

He should fit some castor wheels while he's at it

I could say you never learn either

It has twin tailpipes like a 335i or 335d BUT it's probably nearly as quick as both. In my warped little mind, that makes it a lot "okayer" than if it was a bog standard 318d/320d. However I don't really agree with making any car look like something it isn't.

Difference of opinion. That is all. We are all allowed to express them - just like you do about my lovely little pram wheels.

FPO · 11-16-2010, 06:15 AM

Apart from the pipes being a lil too large for my liking I think it makes the car look a whole lot better!

Far more sensible than the quad pipes that some people retro fit!

BanziBarn · 11-16-2010, 06:16 AM

Is there a noise change?

MEGA · 11-16-2010, 07:33 AM

I imagine it will sound raspy at the back now.

I have changed my backbox and now where the air is split you get a nice metallic rasp noise.. Sounds quite nice when on a quick run.

I do think the pipes are far too big.. But it still looks nice.

The car could do with darklines and a very small spoiler.. imho. The exhaust is much more aggressive than anything else on the car.

ghosty · 11-16-2010, 08:26 AM

its a good look, i like it. main thing is you're happy with it as its your hard earned £££

could do with a wash though, not even my cars that dirty

G82Dude · 11-16-2010, 08:27 AM

What? Someone took a permanent marker pen to your number plate?

vegnomeat · 11-16-2010, 09:30 AM

I would have thought that everyone would debadge a diesel.

Isn't that the case ?

veggie

Yeltzer · 11-16-2010, 09:31 AM

This is just my opinion, but....

Wrong, wrong, wrong.

KadeSdad · 11-16-2010, 09:45 AM

Nice, but now you have started you need to carry on as they scream aftermarket pipes!. As Mega said darklines, lip spoiler, and maybe lower, black your grills & trim (if not already done)

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Vaheed1 Major 64 Rep 1,112 Posts Drives: E90 330d M Sport Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne iTrader: (0)	Yeah, I'm quite happy with the work. My first concern was it looking disproportionate or wonky - but they really take their time and measure everything properly. There's also a MASSIVE selection of tailpipe ends. The initial ones which I chose had a thicker rim, same size though, but he only had one of those! He told me something very odd yesterday. He said he's done about 15 330d - 335d look cars over the years, but this was only his 3rd saloon - they've all been tourers!
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MEGA Dieseasal 208 Rep 6,881 Posts Drives: LCI E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrow, London iTrader: (2)	I imagine it will sound raspy at the back now. I have changed my backbox and now where the air is split you get a nice metallic rasp noise.. Sounds quite nice when on a quick run. I do think the pipes are far too big.. But it still looks nice. The car could do with darklines and a very small spoiler.. imho. The exhaust is much more aggressive than anything else on the car. __________________ Previously: 2003 Peugeot 206 1.6 8v \| 2006 E90 320d M-Sport, 19" BBS CH, Full Ice-cold JL audio install, August 2010 Total BMW 6 page feature car. \| 2003 Nissan 350Z GT Coupe 286BHP Now:2010 E92 LCI 335d M-Sport
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