Warranty ran up, so I guess I will Mod. Suggestions?

Newman028 · 12-11-2011, 12:05 PM

Hey guys so my warranty ran up and I am getting the modding bug and I am looking for some suggestions.

Here is the pics from the photo shoot I just did. I recently put on the Euro plate but I am still undecided whether to keep it or not. I had it on my old monacco blue e46 and it looked great.

Anyways I have a pair depo V2s coming in for Christmas with LED AEs and sidemarkers to get rid of those boring angeleyeless halogens. I am considering darkening up the grill and adding some front splitters, possibly keeping them carbon fiber.

As for the wheels I am not in love with the ones I have but can't afford nice ones right now. Whats the consensus on touching them up to a more graphite gunmetal grey color?

Thanks guys, love the site, been browsing it for almost a year and now i am happy to contribute.

J-Spec Dan · 12-11-2011, 01:44 PM

get a set of wheels/tires, springs and you'll be off to a great start in addition to the Depo V2's you have on the way.

sza392 · 12-11-2011, 03:04 PM

id say wait keep the color of the wheels now, my car looks exactly like yours now and ive thought about it. I think it'd be best to wait it out until you can get better rims. Btw where did you order your depo v2's from?

Newman028 · 12-11-2011, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by sza392

id say wait keep the color of the wheels now, my car looks exactly like yours now and ive thought about it. I think it'd be best to wait it out until you can get better rims. Btw where did you order your depo v2's from?

I ordered mine from Jlevi but in hindsight ordering from Umnitza looks like a better deal.

http://www.umnitza.com/projector90su...ir-p-1167.html

Tallest · 12-12-2011, 06:45 AM

Don't waste money on stupid crap like grills and lights made who knows where - just get a set of used 161s - that will transform the way your car looks way more than everything else.

500 bucks will probably get you a good set of 161s, especially bought in warmer states where people don't need them for winter but came standard on cars with sport package. Otherwise, go for 158, 159, 160 - all 17s and cheap and OEM quality.

That's what i did, a stock 320d with halogens here on 161s.

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Newman028 Private First Class 4 Rep 163 Posts Drives: 07' 328i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (4)	Warranty ran up, so I guess I will Mod. Suggestions? Hey guys so my warranty ran up and I am getting the modding bug and I am looking for some suggestions. Here is the pics from the photo shoot I just did. I recently put on the Euro plate but I am still undecided whether to keep it or not. I had it on my old monacco blue e46 and it looked great. Anyways I have a pair depo V2s coming in for Christmas with LED AEs and sidemarkers to get rid of those boring angeleyeless halogens. I am considering darkening up the grill and adding some front splitters, possibly keeping them carbon fiber. As for the wheels I am not in love with the ones I have but can't afford nice ones right now. Whats the consensus on touching them up to a more graphite gunmetal grey color? Thanks guys, love the site, been browsing it for almost a year and now i am happy to contribute. Attached Images
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sza392 Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 227 Posts Drives: 325i (e90) '06 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	id say wait keep the color of the wheels now, my car looks exactly like yours now and ive thought about it. I think it'd be best to wait it out until you can get better rims. Btw where did you order your depo v2's from?
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