New mods for my E90

mikew325 · 01-12-2014, 03:25 PM

Finally got around to uploading some pictures of my first mods to my E90

Painted Splitters for OEM bumper - from ebay
Before:

After:

-They're a perfect match color-wise, the fit is reasonably flush and snug, but could be better. I think I just need to spend some more time one afternoon (when there isn't so much football on TV) taping up the problem spots to make them sit a bit more flush. I just have it on w/ the screws at this point. Once I get the time for that, I'll post some close-up shots!

And here is the OE Burl Walnut AT Shift knob, may not be a crowd pleaser for the sport trim folks on here, but I prefer the classy-look over sport when it comes to the interior

I also have some Matte black kidneys on the way from JBSpeed, will update pics when they come in

Mardio · 01-12-2014, 04:54 PM

Nice...

wdeerfield · 01-12-2014, 05:03 PM

splitters make the front so much better! you are being different going with walnut shifter. most people wrap the interior to get rid of the shiny fake wood.

mikew325 · 02-05-2014, 10:45 AM

Yupp, definitely deviating from the road most travelled here on the forum. I've always been fond of the faux burl walnut. I had it in my e46 323i and I was taken aback to see that shiny silver shift knob every time I got in the car!

Alen E90 · 02-06-2014, 03:41 AM

good luck with the mods!

Hartge · 02-06-2014, 08:45 AM

loose the wood

silver07335i · 02-06-2014, 08:54 AM

Keeping it classy!

mikew325 · 02-07-2014, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Shades

loose the wood

Lose** the 'tude, to each their own...

mikew325 · 05-01-2014, 08:27 PM

Finally got rid of those horrible stock 156's and picked up a set of 162's from el_capitan on here. Definitely gives the car a totally different look. Sitting on Bilstein B8's with Eibach pro-kit springs and spaced out w/ H&R Trak 12mm spacers up front and 20mm in the rear. I think I'm satisfied....for now

b_minus335 · 05-02-2014, 10:49 AM

Any reason why you decided to order a set of black kidneys over doing it yourself? Probably the easiest mod to do.

Splitters are looking good, prepainted?

mikew325 · 05-02-2014, 10:55 AM

Yupp pre-painted splitters. I got the black kidneys so I could keep the stock "chrome" ones intact in case I changed my mind later on.

Jed · 05-02-2014, 12:15 PM

Nice job! It's those little things that can really spruce up the car-the splitters really did a lot to the front. Even though you have 330i rims, they're good looking and you pushed them out with spacers. Nice drop too.

Keep it up!

Oh yeah, can't really fully tell, but it looks like you're over in Canton?

Eat.Sleep.Race · 05-02-2014, 01:51 PM

nice for chu, i am having the trim painted as i cant stand the wood grain lol

GoRomeo · 05-02-2014, 02:24 PM

Cool pics. those tail lights look good too. I m considering changing them as well along with M-tech rear bumper. Thanks for sharing.

DC_Oldboy · 05-02-2014, 02:40 PM

Nice progress. Keep it up!

mikew325 · 05-07-2014, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jed

Nice job! It's those little things that can really spruce up the car-the splitters really did a lot to the front. Even though you have 330i rims, they're good looking and you pushed them out with spacers. Nice drop too.

Keep it up!

Oh yeah, can't really fully tell, but it looks like you're over in Canton?

Thanks man,yea I'm right on Boston St. Here's another pic w/ the water in background for reference (sorry for the dirty wheels)

GoRomeo · 05-07-2014, 01:32 PM

Cool pic! Thanks for sharing!

Joseph@x-ph.com · 05-07-2014, 10:39 PM

01-12-2014, 03:25 PM	#1
mikew325 Private 9 Rep 92 Posts Drives: 2006 3.0 NA N52 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Washington, D.C. iTrader: (6)	New mods for my E90 Finally got around to uploading some pictures of my first mods to my E90 Painted Splitters for OEM bumper - from ebay Before: After: -They're a perfect match color-wise, the fit is reasonably flush and snug, but could be better. I think I just need to spend some more time one afternoon (when there isn't so much football on TV) taping up the problem spots to make them sit a bit more flush. I just have it on w/ the screws at this point. Once I get the time for that, I'll post some close-up shots! And here is the OE Burl Walnut AT Shift knob, may not be a crowd pleaser for the sport trim folks on here, but I prefer the classy-look over sport when it comes to the interior I also have some Matte black kidneys on the way from JBSpeed, will update pics when they come in __________________ Fleet: '06 3.0L 325i - NA L6; Mods: 3 Stage Intake Manifold, AA Stage 2 Tune, OEM Blacklines, OEM LCI Halogens w/ LED Halos, Bimmerpost window decal (+5hp) '02 E46 M3 - NA L6; Mods: Dinan Free-flow exhaust
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wdeerfield A family of bimmers 2878 Rep 7,777 Posts Drives: '18 G01 X3M40i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Clifton Park, NY iTrader: (0)	splitters make the front so much better! you are being different going with walnut shifter. most people wrap the interior to get rid of the shiny fake wood. __________________ 2018 PB/Black G01 X3M40i \| 699M \| ZDA \| ZPP \| ZPX \| Maxton front lip \| X3M vents \| 15mm Spacers \| Diamond G20 style grills
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mikew325 Private 9 Rep 92 Posts Drives: 2006 3.0 NA N52 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Washington, D.C. iTrader: (6)	Yupp, definitely deviating from the road most travelled here on the forum. I've always been fond of the faux burl walnut. I had it in my e46 323i and I was taken aback to see that shiny silver shift knob every time I got in the car! __________________ Fleet: '06 3.0L 325i - NA L6; Mods: 3 Stage Intake Manifold, AA Stage 2 Tune, OEM Blacklines, OEM LCI Halogens w/ LED Halos, Bimmerpost window decal (+5hp) '02 E46 M3 - NA L6; Mods: Dinan Free-flow exhaust
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mikew325 Private 9 Rep 92 Posts Drives: 2006 3.0 NA N52 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Washington, D.C. iTrader: (6)	New wheels Finally got rid of those horrible stock 156's and picked up a set of 162's from el_capitan on here. Definitely gives the car a totally different look. Sitting on Bilstein B8's with Eibach pro-kit springs and spaced out w/ H&R Trak 12mm spacers up front and 20mm in the rear. I think I'm satisfied....for now __________________ Fleet: '06 3.0L 325i - NA L6; Mods: 3 Stage Intake Manifold, AA Stage 2 Tune, OEM Blacklines, OEM LCI Halogens w/ LED Halos, Bimmerpost window decal (+5hp) '02 E46 M3 - NA L6; Mods: Dinan Free-flow exhaust Last edited by mikew325; 05-01-2014 at 08:28 PM.. Reason: photos
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b_minus335 Private First Class 4 Rep 167 Posts Drives: E92 335i X Drive Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Mile High, Colorado iTrader: (0)	Any reason why you decided to order a set of black kidneys over doing it yourself? Probably the easiest mod to do. Splitters are looking good, prepainted? __________________ Alpine White\|Coral\|e92 ZSP\|ZCW\|ZPP\|X-Drive
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mikew325 Private 9 Rep 92 Posts Drives: 2006 3.0 NA N52 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Washington, D.C. iTrader: (6)	Yupp pre-painted splitters. I got the black kidneys so I could keep the stock "chrome" ones intact in case I changed my mind later on. __________________ Fleet: '06 3.0L 325i - NA L6; Mods: 3 Stage Intake Manifold, AA Stage 2 Tune, OEM Blacklines, OEM LCI Halogens w/ LED Halos, Bimmerpost window decal (+5hp) '02 E46 M3 - NA L6; Mods: Dinan Free-flow exhaust
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Jed IN THE KNOW!!!!!!! 12 Rep 431 Posts Drives: 1994 E36 325is; 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: MD iTrader: (1)	Nice job! It's those little things that can really spruce up the car-the splitters really did a lot to the front. Even though you have 330i rims, they're good looking and you pushed them out with spacers. Nice drop too. Keep it up! Oh yeah, can't really fully tell, but it looks like you're over in Canton? __________________ 2007 Jet Black 335i Coupe: Saddle Brown interior \| ZSP \| ZCP \| ZPP \| iPod integration. 1994 Hellrot 325is: Sport Package \| PSS9 Coilover \| AutoThority chip \| AutoThority CF Intake \| UUC pullies \| Dinan HiFlo Throttle Body \| UUC StrutBarbarian \| UUC Evo II SSK \| BMW Motorsports X Brace \| Rogue Engineering DMS exhaust \| Kumho Ecsta V700 R Comps \|
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