looking for advice on a first cosmedic mod

Badabing · 06-11-2013, 12:38 AM

Hi everyone,
I'm a longtime lurker, and recently got a 2011 red 128i. I love it! It's my first bmw and I could not be happier. it is stock except for window tint and debaged. I am satisfied with the performance of the car, but would like to make a modification to the exterior to make it "mine".
I am a complete novice to the more technical side of cars, and would love some suggestions on a thing or 2 that wouldnt be too expensive but would make it more distinct without being too crazy.
Thanks!

adevangel84 · 06-11-2013, 12:59 AM

Carbon fiber spoiler and Blacklines are a good start

Mr Kleen · 06-11-2013, 03:10 AM

Kidney grills are a nice mod that's cheap and easy. Either black, CF or take them apart and pint the surrounds in body color.

Badabing · 06-11-2013, 09:26 AM

Thanks for the ideas so far. I do feel like the car is a little... bright with all the crome on red, so I think the black tail lights plus kidney grill in all black would look real nice.

Mr Kleen · 06-11-2013, 09:32 AM

Modified side markers, either just a silver bulb to get rid of the "egg yolk" look or LED markers in various styles, tinted or clear. Lots of different things you can do there for cheap.

Badabing · 06-11-2013, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Kleen

Modified side markers, either just a silver bulb to get rid of the "egg yolk" look or LED markers in various styles, tinted or clear. Lots of different things you can do there for cheap.

Thanks for the idea! I had not really considered that before but you are right, that would look really good. I will do some more research on that now

Mr Kleen · 06-11-2013, 11:10 AM

Welcome to your new addiction. By next year you'll be FBO.

Southjersey128 · 06-11-2013, 11:48 AM

The led smoked side markers are one of my favorite mods. I can't believe how many 1's and 3's I see that have all kinds of other stuff done, and those ugly amber side markers are still there.

angler · 06-11-2013, 12:37 PM

Lux angel eyes, can't believe how bad the stock angel eyes are.

Chandon · 06-11-2013, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Southjersey128

The led smoked side markers are one of my favorite mods. I can't believe how many 1's and 3's I see that have all kinds of other stuff done, and those ugly amber side markers are still there.

Where did you buy these LED side markers?

Southjersey128 · 06-12-2013, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Cheng_125i

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Originally Posted by Southjersey128

The led smoked side markers are one of my favorite mods. I can't believe how many 1's and 3's I see that have all kinds of other stuff done, and those ugly amber side markers are still there.

Where did you buy these LED side markers?

It's been a few years but I think it was jlevi or bimmian

Mr Kleen · 06-13-2013, 08:37 AM

Google it, there are several companies that make different versions. I bought mine from Bimmian.

pj.rodriguez · 07-02-2013, 03:22 PM

I'm proud to say Bimmian is Canadian!

gman36 · 07-02-2013, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by angler

Lux angel eyes, can't believe how bad the stock angel eyes are.

Except not lux, go for a BMS angle eye

Greenkirby21 · 07-04-2013, 07:41 PM

I've got crimson red, and I think the following compliment the car well.

In no particular order,

1) CF or Gloss Black Grilles
2) CF or Gloss Black Spoiler
3) CF or Gloss Black Mirrors
4) Dark Gunmetal or Black Rims
5) Black LCI Taillights

Some pics for reference (see my mod list below)

Badabing · 07-05-2013, 09:31 AM

Thanks for the pics, that looks good! Since creating this thread I have bought black wheels and grills. I'm still thinking about the spoiler and I had not considered black mirrors, gotta give that some thought. I'll post pics once I get the wheels!

06-11-2013, 12:38 AM	#1
Badabing Private First Class 7 Rep 146 Posts Drives: 2016 228xi Vert. Black on Blac Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	looking for advice on a first cosmedic mod Hi everyone, I'm a longtime lurker, and recently got a 2011 red 128i. I love it! It's my first bmw and I could not be happier. it is stock except for window tint and debaged. I am satisfied with the performance of the car, but would like to make a modification to the exterior to make it "mine". I am a complete novice to the more technical side of cars, and would love some suggestions on a thing or 2 that wouldnt be too expensive but would make it more distinct without being too crazy. Thanks!
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adevangel84 Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 270 Posts Drives: 2006 E46 M3 (RIP) Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New Orleans iTrader: (2)	Carbon fiber spoiler and Blacklines are a good start __________________ 2008 135i Mods: MHD/AFe/ER/Synapse/VRSF/Berk/Cobb
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06-11-2013, 03:10 AM	#3
Mr Kleen teh porcupine 97 Rep 1,726 Posts Drives: 2020 Tesla 3 LR AWD Join Date: May 2011 Location: penthouse iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 BMW X1 [10.00]	Kidney grills are a nice mod that's cheap and easy. Either black, CF or take them apart and pint the surrounds in body color. __________________ 1addicts Stelv1o 2.0!
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06-11-2013, 09:26 AM	#4
Badabing Private First Class 7 Rep 146 Posts Drives: 2016 228xi Vert. Black on Blac Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the ideas so far. I do feel like the car is a little... bright with all the crome on red, so I think the black tail lights plus kidney grill in all black would look real nice.
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06-11-2013, 09:32 AM	#5
Mr Kleen teh porcupine 97 Rep 1,726 Posts Drives: 2020 Tesla 3 LR AWD Join Date: May 2011 Location: penthouse iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 BMW X1 [10.00]	Modified side markers, either just a silver bulb to get rid of the "egg yolk" look or LED markers in various styles, tinted or clear. Lots of different things you can do there for cheap. __________________ 1addicts Stelv1o 2.0!
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06-11-2013, 11:10 AM	#7
Mr Kleen teh porcupine 97 Rep 1,726 Posts Drives: 2020 Tesla 3 LR AWD Join Date: May 2011 Location: penthouse iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 BMW X1 [10.00]	Welcome to your new addiction. By next year you'll be FBO. __________________ 1addicts Stelv1o 2.0!
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06-11-2013, 11:48 AM	#8
Southjersey128 Second Lieutenant 43 Rep 272 Posts Drives: 2008 128i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Jersey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i [10.00]	The led smoked side markers are one of my favorite mods. I can't believe how many 1's and 3's I see that have all kinds of other stuff done, and those ugly amber side markers are still there. __________________ Afe Scoops and CAI, PBX, BMS Paddleshift upgrade, 261M's Powder Coated Gunmetal, 225/255 Michelin PSS, (BMW Performance: BBK, Illuminated Door Sills, Shifter Knob and Boot, E-Brake Handle, Steering Wheel, Front Strut Bar), E93 FSB, E92 RSB, M3 Rear Subframe Bushings, M3 Front Control Arms, HPA coilover kit (Koni Adjustables and Swift Springs), Steel Brake Hoses, Black Kidneys, Smoked LED side markers, Blacklines, Msport lip spoiler...
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angler love to fish! 46 Rep 649 Posts Drives: 13: SG 135i M-Sport Cabrio 6mt Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: riding in the ultimate tanning machine iTrader: (1)	Lux angel eyes, can't believe how bad the stock angel eyes are.
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06-13-2013, 08:37 AM	#12
Mr Kleen teh porcupine 97 Rep 1,726 Posts Drives: 2020 Tesla 3 LR AWD Join Date: May 2011 Location: penthouse iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 BMW X1 [10.00]	Google it, there are several companies that make different versions. I bought mine from Bimmian. __________________ 1addicts Stelv1o 2.0!
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07-02-2013, 03:22 PM	#13
pj.rodriguez Lieutenant Colonel 84 Rep 1,623 Posts Drives: Alpine White 128i Cabrio Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (9) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i E88 [9.00]	I'm proud to say Bimmian is Canadian!
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Greenkirby21 Vrooom :) 314 Rep 2,602 Posts Drives: C7 Stringray Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dream Land iTrader: (1)	I've got crimson red, and I think the following compliment the car well. In no particular order, 1) CF or Gloss Black Grilles 2) CF or Gloss Black Spoiler 3) CF or Gloss Black Mirrors 4) Dark Gunmetal or Black Rims 5) Black LCI Taillights Some pics for reference (see my mod list below) __________________ 2014 C7 Corvette Stringray - Laguna Blue - NPP Exhaust - Competition Seats
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07-05-2013, 09:31 AM	#16
Badabing Private First Class 7 Rep 146 Posts Drives: 2016 228xi Vert. Black on Blac Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the pics, that looks good! Since creating this thread I have bought black wheels and grills. I'm still thinking about the spoiler and I had not considered black mirrors, gotta give that some thought. I'll post pics once I get the wheels!
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