pikeNM
06-26-2008, 09:49 AM
I've had my 335i for about three weeks now, and I've finished the first round of mods on my 335i, including 7500K GP Thunder H8 & H3 bulbs, Bimmian aluminum pedals, ECS Tuning clear reflectors, and 30% ceramic tint (Llumar Axxess, IIRC). I'm including my thoughts on a number of these mods...
The 7500K GP Thunder H8 bulbs are a good color match to the Xenons, and are visible even in bright sunshine. Strangely, the 7500K H3 cornering bulbs are too blue. I'm scratching my head over that one. None of these bulbs are as bright as stock, but pretty acceptable in my opinion.
http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/7036/gpthunderseh0.jpg
From most angles, the ECS Tuning clear reflectors are nearly invisible and are a great match for the TiAg color. They're also significantly cheaper than any of the other painted or clear reflectors from other vendors. Quality seems just fine. I'll let you know if they fall off anytime soon! :rolleyes:
http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/5964/threequarterfrontmp7.jpg
They still function as reflectors, which I like. They're reflecting the flash in this picture.
http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/1904/clearreflectorhi8.jpg
Here's a closer pic of the other side.
http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/125/clearreflector2aw1.jpg
On to the pedals. This pic features a very dirty footwell and pedals, so consider this a real-world photo, not a beauty shot. Bimmian is offering a $35 discount on the dead pedal when ordering the entire set. Overall, I'm relatively happy with the pedals, but I do have one gripe -- the dead pedal isn't as tall as the OEM pedal. If you look closely you'll see the top inch or so of the original dead pedal. I guess this is part of why I saved $35. lol. It's not visible when standing outside the car, but still. Aside from that, they look great.
http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/9766/pedalsqj7.jpg
Finally, the tint. I had 30% ceramic tint applied, and aside from the well-known issues with the dots on the back window, it looks great and is very functional at reducing heat buildup. Also doesn't interfere with my V1.
http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/9626/threequarterrearel8.jpg
Last but not least, I have to officially state that NM has the ugliest license plate in the union. If you think your state has an uglier plate, I want photographic proof. Although, our plate would look great on a Dakar Yellow E36 M3. :)
The 7500K GP Thunder H8 bulbs are a good color match to the Xenons, and are visible even in bright sunshine. Strangely, the 7500K H3 cornering bulbs are too blue. I'm scratching my head over that one. None of these bulbs are as bright as stock, but pretty acceptable in my opinion.
http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/7036/gpthunderseh0.jpg
From most angles, the ECS Tuning clear reflectors are nearly invisible and are a great match for the TiAg color. They're also significantly cheaper than any of the other painted or clear reflectors from other vendors. Quality seems just fine. I'll let you know if they fall off anytime soon! :rolleyes:
http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/5964/threequarterfrontmp7.jpg
They still function as reflectors, which I like. They're reflecting the flash in this picture.
http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/1904/clearreflectorhi8.jpg
Here's a closer pic of the other side.
http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/125/clearreflector2aw1.jpg
On to the pedals. This pic features a very dirty footwell and pedals, so consider this a real-world photo, not a beauty shot. Bimmian is offering a $35 discount on the dead pedal when ordering the entire set. Overall, I'm relatively happy with the pedals, but I do have one gripe -- the dead pedal isn't as tall as the OEM pedal. If you look closely you'll see the top inch or so of the original dead pedal. I guess this is part of why I saved $35. lol. It's not visible when standing outside the car, but still. Aside from that, they look great.
http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/9766/pedalsqj7.jpg
Finally, the tint. I had 30% ceramic tint applied, and aside from the well-known issues with the dots on the back window, it looks great and is very functional at reducing heat buildup. Also doesn't interfere with my V1.
http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/9626/threequarterrearel8.jpg
Last but not least, I have to officially state that NM has the ugliest license plate in the union. If you think your state has an uglier plate, I want photographic proof. Although, our plate would look great on a Dakar Yellow E36 M3. :)