newbie...opinions wanted...

kiwi-e90 · 01-19-2016, 01:58 AM

Hi everyone, been browsing here for a little while and so far given me lots of ideas for future mods, thought I should probably start a thread to say hello.

Pic of car below. Would love opinions on car and thoughts about what to do next. Car is in nz so hard to get cosmetic parts sometimes and not really worth upgrading engine parts as is only a 320i.

Thanks in advance and nice to meet some very knowledgeable people.

Masry335i · 01-19-2016, 02:16 AM

hey Kiwi, nice to meet you and welcome to the forums, i myself am new here as well and always glad to help out a fellow newbie. Frankly, you answered yourself on what to do to next in terms of engine. There is really nothing worth it as its a 320, but go check out the picture threads and that'll give you so many ideas on what to do, and for cosmetics eBay isn't bad but just read reviews. Enjoy!

colin_e90 · 01-19-2016, 02:30 AM

Is there any possibility of adding 320si engine parts to your car? Unsure if the engines are different but the 320si is amazing and totally wish they were available in the states. As far as anything else goes, maybe an intake and a tune with some headers and exhaust would be a nice touch for sound and feel. And coilovers would be a nice touch as well

Cory S · 01-19-2016, 02:36 AM

Best looking 3 series color and body combination hands down.

Masry335i · 01-19-2016, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Cory S

Best looking 3 series color and body combination hands down.

i agree, love the blue!

Pierce330 · 01-19-2016, 01:02 PM

What kind of wheels are those? They look great!

adidoman · 01-19-2016, 01:49 PM

LCI conversion with that blue would be amazing

mike@x-ph.com · 01-19-2016, 06:03 PM

Looks great!
I would start by upgrading the exhaust tone

kiwi-e90 · 01-19-2016, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Pierce330

What kind of wheels are those? They look great!

They are bgw taunts in 19 by 8.5 and 19 by 9.5 gunmetal grey

kiwi-e90 · 01-19-2016, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Looks great!
I would start by upgrading the exhaust tone

Yea think exhaust is next on my list. Hopefully be able to just change the back box but options here in nz might be a little limited

mike@x-ph.com · 01-19-2016, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kiwi-e90

Yea think exhaust is next on my list. Hopefully be able to just change the back box but options here in nz might be a little limited

Axle back international shipping cost is very reasonable

esg · 01-19-2016, 06:57 PM

Color looks amazing. I would start with exhaust since it already looks pretty good as is. GL

NOITALL · 01-19-2016, 06:58 PM

Welcome!

Can I be honest? Please understand this is a compliment:

Your car is so beautiful and perfect that any "cosmetic" modification will make it look less nice.

Kudos on the car.

Cheers!

kiwi-e90 · 01-20-2016, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Axle back international shipping cost is very reasonable

Any suggestions on which exhaust and where to purchase from?

mike@x-ph.com · 01-20-2016, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by kiwi-e90

Any suggestions on which exhaust and where to purchase from?

We carry lots of exhausts that fit on your car
My personal favorite is the Active Autowerke

kiwi-e90 · 01-21-2016, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

We carry lots of exhausts that fit on your car
My personal favorite is the Active Autowerke

Thanks I will have to get saving. Lol. Also thanks everyone for the compliments. I love the color too.

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kiwi-e90 New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 08 e90 320i Le mans blue Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: New Zealand iTrader: (0)	newbie...opinions wanted... Hi everyone, been browsing here for a little while and so far given me lots of ideas for future mods, thought I should probably start a thread to say hello. Pic of car below. Would love opinions on car and thoughts about what to do next. Car is in nz so hard to get cosmetic parts sometimes and not really worth upgrading engine parts as is only a 320i. Thanks in advance and nice to meet some very knowledgeable people.
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Masry335i Private 14 Rep 81 Posts Drives: E92 335i 6mt Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	hey Kiwi, nice to meet you and welcome to the forums, i myself am new here as well and always glad to help out a fellow newbie. Frankly, you answered yourself on what to do to next in terms of engine. There is really nothing worth it as its a 320, but go check out the picture threads and that'll give you so many ideas on what to do, and for cosmetics eBay isn't bad but just read reviews. Enjoy!
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colin_e90 First Lieutenant 57 Rep 319 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i Join Date: May 2014 Location: Indio, CA iTrader: (0)	Is there any possibility of adding 320si engine parts to your car? Unsure if the engines are different but the 320si is amazing and totally wish they were available in the states. As far as anything else goes, maybe an intake and a tune with some headers and exhaust would be a nice touch for sound and feel. And coilovers would be a nice touch as well
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NOITALL Banned 158 Rep 687 Posts Drives: 4 wheels Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Interwebs iTrader: (0)	Welcome! Can I be honest? Please understand this is a compliment: Your car is so beautiful and perfect that any "cosmetic" modification will make it look less nice. Kudos on the car. Cheers!
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