Exterior mods???

[mikedempster4]

Ive got a 2006 318 e90.. What cheap little mods can i do just to make it stand out from the rest??

Thanks,
Mike

[menewtobmw]

Not sure what cheap is to you, but it cracks me up when someone buys a BMW and wants to make "cheap mods". HAHA

1) If you have chrome window trim you can have it wrapped (150ish)
2) Black kidney grills (40)
3) Black or CF Roundels (15 each)
4) Bright license plate lights (75ish)

[mikedempster4]

Thanks bud! I was meaning nothing like m3 body kits and and spending ridiculous amounts on it haha, I've been told to get kidney grills.. Whats the best place to get some? Thanks mate

Also mate, should i get HIDs? Are they easy to fit? Thanks

[menewtobmw]

Thanks bud! I was meaning nothing like m3 body kits and and spending ridiculous amounts on it haha, I've been told to get kidney grills.. Whats the best place to get some? Thanks mate

Also mate, should i get HIDs? Are they easy to fit? Thanks

I got mine on eBay. HID's are a personal choice.

[mikedempster4]

I got mine on eBay. HID's are a personal choice.
Thanks for replying pal, ill have a look on eBay now

[dlight26]

I would stay away from ebay IMO

check out umnitza.com or sv-concepts.com for decently priced kidney grille

[Beetroot]

Who has the best fitting kidney grills?

Sent from my lair using a ray gun

[mattyr6]

I bought my black kidney grills from the dealer. Fit is perfect. No issues or complaints as they are bmw parts

[Beetroot]

Do they typically have them in stock? I need to head over today and get some license plate frames.

[bernard54321]

I would stay away from ebay IMO

check out umnitza.com or sv-concepts.com for decently priced kidney grille

Thank god someone also stays away from ebay. Everyone i ask where they recommend getting the angel eyes they said ebay. I ended up getting mine from umnitza its pricey but worth it

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2009 bmw 328i sport sedan
2002 vw gti 1.8t
1985 corvette l98
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[dlight26]

^ definitely worth the money since the usually last longer and are of better quality

Stealership is always nice but as the name indicates usually costs $$$

Aftermarket range from 40-80 while dealer is prob 100+

[mryakan]

You can also get OEM parts online from some supporting vendors or other sites, most times less expensive than the dealer. If you go aftermarket, make sure you get it from reputable sources since as mentioned quality can vary and can sometime cheapen a car when they fade/peel. I personally do not trust eBay unless it is a reputable source selling via eBay.

[bernard54321]

^ definitely worth the money since the usually last longer and are of better quality

Stealership is always nice but as the name indicates usually costs $$$

Aftermarket range from 40-80 while dealer is prob 100+

As for the grills i dont feel the aftermarket kidney grills give the cars much justice. I think they are too much alike to the ones that are already on the car :/

But as for exterior mods just stick to the basics like tinting and rims and lights. If you go the route of body kits, it may look nice but if your going for cheap mods maybe just tint and lights

If you didnt know they also have diff. Color lights for the angel eyes but check the laws in your area they may be illegal depending on what color.

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2009 bmw 328i sport sedan
2002 vw gti 1.8t
1985 corvette l98
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[dlight26]

As for the grills i dont feel the aftermarket kidney grills give the cars much justice. I think they are too much alike to the ones that are already on the car :/

But as for exterior mods just stick to the basics like tinting and rims and lights. If you go the route of body kits, it may look nice but if your going for cheap mods maybe just tint and lights

If you didnt know they also have diff. Color lights for the angel eyes but check the laws in your area they may be illegal depending on what color.

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2009 bmw 328i sport sedan
2002 vw gti 1.8t
1985 corvette l98
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Agreed!

Tints, Angels, Front bumper reflectors, kidneys, HID's are some of the easy mods to make your car look a little nicer and sporty you can also debadge the car but not my thing

[bernard54321]

Lol debadging or "shaving"... funny you should mention that.

My girlfriend recently made a joke how if you debadge you car it makes it look "like a counterfit or a fake designer car. Like an imitation gucci bag or something"

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2009 bmw 328i sport sedan
2002 vw gti 1.8t
1985 corvette l98
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[mryakan]

Lol debadging or "shaving"... funny you should mention that.

My girlfriend recently made a joke how if you debadge you car it makes it look "like a counterfit or a fake designer car. Like an imitation gucci bag or something"

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2009 bmw 328i sport sedan
2002 vw gti 1.8t
1985 corvette l98
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FYI, most high end cars in Europe are debadged. In fact, that is a factory option. Some people like the cleaner look.
Oh, and btw, when we say debadging here, we do not mean removing the BMW emblem, just the model designation (328/335/etc) and other redundant badges (e.g. xDrive, sDrive, etc).

[bernard54321]

Oh no i understand how some people may like it. But for my taste it depends on the car, i personally wouldnt want to debadge a bmw or a rover but a vw maybe.

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2009 bmw 328i sport sedan
2002 vw gti 1.8t
1985 corvette l98
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[bernard54321]

Oh nvm then sorry im thinking the makers badge

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2009 bmw 328i sport sedan
2002 vw gti 1.8t
1985 corvette l98
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[mikedempster4]

Thanks everyone for the ideas! I am going to get a some kidney grills, HIDs, tint the rear windows and de-badge the '318'.. (People might think its something bigger that way!) ha ha, my car has already got some nice 18" m sport wheels so ill leave them on :) once again thanks for the ideas!

[bernard54321]

Good choice :cool::thumbup:

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2009 bmw 328i sport sedan
2002 vw gti 1.8t
1985 corvette l98
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[mikedempster4]

Windows are getting done on friday, 35% in the rear, 50% in the front two.. Anybody think that will look nice on a silver bimmer?

[ndog14]

Windows are getting done on friday, 35% in the rear, 50% in the front two.. Anybody think that will look nice on a silver bimmer?

Yes. I have 35% all around on my black e90 and I think it is too much attention. Can't imagine if my car was white, the contrast would make me want to go to 50%.

[bernard54321]

Windows are getting done on friday, 35% in the rear, 50% in the front two.. Anybody think that will look nice on a silver bimmer?

And i have 5% on back three windows and 35% on front 3 on a royal blue e90 ill post pics wen im allowed to :/ but i havnt gotten pulled over yet and driving it is okay once you get used to it.

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2009 bmw 328i sport sedan
2002 vw gti 1.8t
1985 corvette l98
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[mikedempster4]

Yeah i think ill go for that then, I was thinking about going for 35% all round but the law is only 70% where I live and I would get pulled all the time! ha ha, yeah Bernard get some pics on when you can!