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Ariacn8
11-05-2010, 01:57 PM
Hey, just bought my first bimmer two weeks ago and I'm loving it!

'95 325i

Mods:

M3 short shifter
Bilstein shocks with H&R springs
Turners Racing ECU
LSD
Dinan sway bars
'98 330i rims

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Looking to upgrade but unsure of what to do next. Thinking of euro lights with angel eyes and clear corners and LED tail lights. Maybe an intake and exhaust. Im a newbie to all of this so I am still learning. Advice would be appreciated. Thanks for looking.

catch22
11-05-2010, 02:46 PM
'98 330i rims
These are non existent.

I'd paint skirts and bumpers, never really understood why BMW did this on E36's, but oh well, there are many things I don't get about BMW anyway.

MANUALmobile
11-05-2010, 02:59 PM
I suggest you stay with the Ambers. Most people end up switching back...me included. The ambers are more classy, and less trashy.

As for your next mod, I would suggest getting some hids/AE and painting the lower bumpers/side skirts.

P.S. Welcome to the forums! And that car looks Super clean! I love the Alpine white. Good luck with it.

Ariacn8
11-05-2010, 05:33 PM
o yea? stay with the ambers? hmmm i do like the stock look of the car. why didnt you like the clear corners?

E36BMW3series
11-05-2010, 05:51 PM
Get your maintenance all up to date.

Decide what direction you want to go with the car. Whether it be a looks really nice just isn't that fast, a quick car that looks nice, or a fast car. Budget factors into this.

MANUALmobile
11-05-2010, 07:19 PM
o yea? stay with the ambers? hmmm i do like the stock look of the car. why didnt you like the clear corners?

Because they are all cheaply made and the tabs will break and then you will question your self on why you spent 30 bucks on them haha. They really are just not worth it. Keep the Ambers and hopefully you will never have to understand first hand why I am suggesting this.

Cerpin TaxT
11-05-2010, 07:31 PM
Excellent set up so far. I'd say an M-Tech kit would do wonders, but I wouldn't be in a hurry.

The E46 330i wheels look great on a stock non M E36.

Ariacn8
11-08-2010, 05:56 PM
thanks cerpin taxt, yea i like those rims. and my idea of this car is to keep it stock looking, i like the stock bumpers and side skirts it has now. maybe considering an M3 conversion, but that is pricey for me. i dont have deep pockets. No turbos or superchargers. keep it naturally aspirated. its still my reliable commuter. we'll see.. ill keep you guys updated with any mods i get. probably just be the basic intake and exhaust. maybe go as far as race headers for that deep sound.

im unsure of how i use this forum. how do i check out your cars?

DrewDude320i
11-08-2010, 06:07 PM
brakes/suspension