Modifications Complete

Broken1 · 03-20-2006, 09:27 AM

Well, I posted a thread here (http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...highlight=mods) with possible modifications that I wanted to do!

Well, I went ahead with the blacklines, spoiler and black out grill and it looks awesome!!! :-)

I used Jasons DIY on the blackout grill (Thanks Jason!)

Interestingly, the body shop suggested that instead of glueing the spoiler down, we line the edges with a very thin double sided tape (called stikkatape) which is specially designed for attaching things to cars (such as trim, beading etc). I expressed my concerns about the edges popping up etc, and he believes the stikkatape (which was applied right into the corners) will hold it down. If I am unhappy, he said I can come back to get it glued down! It looks excellent!

I just snapped some random shots in some random places:

england1987 · 03-20-2006, 09:44 AM

Looks good. I noticed that your tires aren't bridgestone? Are they Runflats?

Broken1 · 03-20-2006, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by england1987

Looks good. I noticed that your tires aren't bridgestone? Are they Runflats?

Yup, they are continental SportContact 2. BMW approved runflats that came with the car...

E90Fleet · 03-20-2006, 09:54 AM

Very Very Nice

Looks like we will be able to do a photoshoot on Friday at the factory, so everyone can compare a M Sport to a "normal" E90 in the same color

E90Fleet · 03-20-2006, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by england1987

Looks good. I noticed that your tires aren't bridgestone? Are they Runflats?

Continentals are put on many non-USA cars with 16" or 17" wheels ( not if you have 255 rear tires )

They even make a large percentage of the tires here in South Africa

We have no need for all-Season tires like the USA gets, so the Continentals are all Summer tires

Broken1 · 03-20-2006, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

Very Very Nice

Looks like we will be able to do a photoshoot on Friday at the factory, so everyone can compare a M Sport to a "normal" E90 in the same color

That's excellent news!
I haven't recieved any confirmation that my web registration was accepted though. I'll email them tomorrow to confirm!!

poldim · 03-20-2006, 10:14 AM

Nice mods... I like the rear, looks very mysterious, but I think the front is better with chrome for more depth and definition.

What does the spoiler get attached with normally? Is it a paste like glue that holds it rather than a tape?

HRC · 03-20-2006, 11:01 AM

SWEET!

I want a spoiler too!

Danny

ksfrogman · 03-20-2006, 11:11 AM

You mean "modifications complete for now."

ABR · 03-20-2006, 11:16 AM

Any photos from the distance and not from the ground level? More like real life view...

E90Fleet · 03-20-2006, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broken1

That's excellent news!
I haven't recieved any confirmation that my web registration was accepted though. I'll email them tomorrow to confirm!!

I also didnt get anything, but then phoned the lady to ask if her post on the Home page ment she wanted us to phone in ID numbers ( no you dont have to if you are a member), and she said I was on the list

shragon · 03-20-2006, 12:11 PM

very nice!

JackMac · 03-20-2006, 03:15 PM

Looks great! I love BMW's in black. And you're mods are tasteful and enhance the look nicely. Well done.

thrill30 · 03-20-2006, 03:20 PM

Great job Broken1

... That spoiler and the Blacklines are really cool

....

niterevx · 03-20-2006, 03:56 PM

nicely done, the car looks mean.

Broken1 · 03-21-2006, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thrill30

Great job Broken1

... That spoiler and the Blacklines are really cool

....

Thanks man! Did you manage to find blacklines? *(I remember you were going to try get them?)

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90Fleet

I also didnt get anything, but then phoned the lady to ask if her post on the Home page ment she wanted us to phone in ID numbers ( no you dont have to if you are a member), and she said I was on the list

I'm gonna send them an email now, and then I'll call tomorrow evening if I don't hear anything! :-)

Broken1 · 03-21-2006, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ABR

Any photos from the distance and not from the ground level? More like real life view...

Not yet. I have some photo's - but the lighting is really terrible.

I'll take more photo's when the weather clears up a bit... (hopefully before friday)

Dizzy330i · 03-21-2006, 04:16 AM

Awesome car!

Nice job with the black-out grill, too. That car looks mean!

thrill30 · 03-21-2006, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broken1

Thanks man! Did you manage to find blacklines? *(I remember you were going to try get them?)

Nope, I haven't

... I will try on Wednesday... I completely forgot until it was too late to give the dealership a call on Monday.. it was because of one of those crisis situations at work that had to happen at the time when I wanted to do something good for my car

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I hope I won't regret not buying it on Monday

.

Broken1 · 03-21-2006, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thrill30

Nope, I haven't

... I will try on Wednesday... I completely forgot until it was too late to give the dealership a call on Monday.. it was because of one of those crisis situations at work that had to happen at the time when I wanted to do something good for my car

.

I hope I won't regret not buying it on Monday

.

Do you even have your own car? Or are you getting comfy in the new loaner? What's happening with that?

thrill30 · 03-21-2006, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broken1

Do you even have your own car? Or are you getting comfy in the new loaner? What's happening with that?

Nope... I still don't have my car... I'm still using the E46 320d.

Well, I have decided not to update my thread because it's getting ridiculous. I will summarise the drama if/when I finally get my car

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Short version... sorry I know this is and belongs to another thread:
The BMW Technical guy that was called into the dealer to assist since 9 March, ordered a new Control Unit from Germany.... I guess he's not doing anything now... just waiting for the Control Unit :mad:.

On Thursday Head Office called me and said the new part had arrived (on the same day, Thursday).... so, i thought there was a chance to get my car on Friday.... how wrong I was.

Friday went by, and there were no news. On Monday, BMW SA called me and told me that the part is still with them... apparently people are still sorting out invoices

.

I was promised that some pressure will be put so that the part could be delivered to the dealer asap.

I told the lady that I will come and collect the part and deliver it to the dealership for them if they have problems delivering it.... she thought I was pulling a joke, and I quickly made it known that I wasn't in any joking mood:mad:.... she then realised that I was serious and said she would relay the message that "the client has even offered to deliver the part himself".... hopefully something will happen.

I don't know... but I have lost every little faith and respect I ever had about BMW in general... I thought this matter would be resolved sooner, after reporting it to BMW SA

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I will see what new lies come back to me on Wednesday

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ashecnc · 03-21-2006, 02:34 PM

Hey very nice, I was wondering if you had it complete! I am doing my tint next, what tint is it, %? BTW like I said before, my spoiler was down like concrete, it's later

anyway, looks great...once I get my tint, then I'll be done

03-20-2006, 09:27 AM	#1
Broken1 Addict 203 Rep 2,074 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 40i M-Sport Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Modifications Complete Well, I posted a thread here (http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...highlight=mods) with possible modifications that I wanted to do! Well, I went ahead with the blacklines, spoiler and black out grill and it looks awesome!!! :-) I used Jasons DIY on the blackout grill (Thanks Jason!) Interestingly, the body shop suggested that instead of glueing the spoiler down, we line the edges with a very thin double sided tape (called stikkatape) which is specially designed for attaching things to cars (such as trim, beading etc). I expressed my concerns about the edges popping up etc, and he believes the stikkatape (which was applied right into the corners) will hold it down. If I am unhappy, he said I can come back to get it glued down! It looks excellent! I just snapped some random shots in some random places: Attached Images
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england1987 Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 280 Posts Drives: Z4 M coupe Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NC, USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 Z4 M Coupe [7.50]	Looks good. I noticed that your tires aren't bridgestone? Are they Runflats?
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E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Very Very Nice Looks like we will be able to do a photoshoot on Friday at the factory, so everyone can compare a M Sport to a "normal" E90 in the same color __________________ BMW if you are reading, I need a job, Please.
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HRC MAUI BUILT 485 Rep 7,781 Posts Drives: 2006 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NORCAL iTrader: (10) Garage List 2002 E46 325i [0.00] 2012 E70 35i [0.00]	SWEET! I want a spoiler too! Danny __________________ Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Illuminated Knob/Alcantara Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" VMR V718's w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Alcantara Boot/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers/BMS Power Box
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ksfrogman Major General 576 Rep 6,750 Posts Drives: E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	You mean "modifications complete for now." __________________
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ABR First Lieutenant 29 Rep 379 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Any photos from the distance and not from the ground level? More like real life view... __________________ 94' Opel Vectra Manual 96' Opel Vectra Manual99' Honda Accord Auto01' Toyota Sienna 06' BMW 330i Step
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JackMac Recovering BMW Addict 151 Rep 1,914 Posts Drives: <OO (\|\|\|)(\|\|\|) OO> Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southeast PA iTrader: (7) Garage List 2010 MINI John Coop ... [9.66]	Looks great! I love BMW's in black. And you're mods are tasteful and enhance the look nicely. Well done.
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thrill30 Lieutenant 16 Rep 523 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pretoria, South Africa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 (MY 2006) 330i [0.00]	Great job Broken1 ... That spoiler and the Blacklines are really cool .... __________________ E90 330i 6MT\|Space Grey\|Red Brown\|Alumin\|Sunroof\|Voice Control\|Logic 7\|Xenon\|Prof-Navigation\|Storage Pack\|Luggage Pack\|Extended Lights\|Anti-dazzle Folding Mirrors\|Climate Comf. w/screen\|M-Sport Pack\|Exclusive Pack\|Innovations Pack\|Alumin Pedals\|CF Splitters\|Delivered:19 March 2010
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niterevx New Member 1 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 325i, WRX, 320i(retired) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: vancouver iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 320i (retired) [0.00]	nicely done, the car looks mean.
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Dizzy330i Private 6 Rep 95 Posts Drives: BMW 330i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Miami, FL USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Awesome car! Nice job with the black-out grill, too. That car looks mean! __________________ 2006 330i SG/Terra ZPP Step OEM Spoiler...and Blacklines!!
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03-21-2006, 02:34 PM	#22
ashecnc In the delivery business :) 25 Rep 991 Posts Drives: '06 325i Jet Black/Black Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Asheville, NC (mountains) Blue Ridge Parkway iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	Hey very nice, I was wondering if you had it complete! I am doing my tint next, what tint is it, %? BTW like I said before, my spoiler was down like concrete, it's later anyway, looks great...once I get my tint, then I'll be done __________________ Born 10/05 '06 325i Jet Black, Black, Sport Package, Xenon's, Heated Seats & Power, Sat. Prep, Rear Spoiler, Chrome Tips, Blacklines, Chrome Grills, 19" M5 wheels NO MORE run flats, drives like a dream now
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