Light Touch Mods for Pre Facelift E89

SWW33 · 01-29-2015, 01:08 PM

Hi Guys

Had my black 2010 35i for about a year now and generally really pleased with it. I'm now looking at some light touch (i.e. not big bucks) mods that I can do to improve the look, the performance and the experience but need some suggestions please.

My thoughts so far have been :

- smartTop roof auto raise/lower
- alloy pedals
- hubs and callipers paint-job

No idea where to start on the performance chipping so input would be good. Don't want to go nuts but an extra 40 or so bhp wouldn't hurt I reckon !

Also I'd love to do something about my yellow halos ! Checked out replacement headlight units but they cost a fortune so is there another way ???

Finally I have 19" 296 style wheels which I was thinking about getting a smoke chrome paintjob for. Thoughts ??

Any other ideas welcome but nothing too 'Liberace' please !!

Cheers

Simon

nicknaz · 01-29-2015, 01:30 PM

How about black grills, post LCI side marker lights, short antenna and LED bulbs for the halo rings in the headlights?

Welcome!

jparnes1 · 01-29-2015, 01:34 PM

^like he said. Not to mention painted calipers, eBay adhesive rear spoiler...

SWW33 · 02-01-2015, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by nicknaz

How about black grills, post LCI side marker lights, short antenna and LED bulbs for the halo rings in the headlights?

Welcome!

Really interested in the LED bulbs for the halo rings - do u have any further detail ? What does it look like when installed ?

bigendbob · 02-02-2015, 03:09 PM

LCI side indicators, would look good on black.
Then remove badge below as it looks too fussy.
Strange I went from a black grille to silver!
Each to their own.
And locate a spare alloy in case you crack one.
My pet project was/is fitting all the extended lighting my car was missing.

VMRWheels · 02-03-2015, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by nicknaz

How about black grills, post LCI side marker lights, short antenna and LED bulbs for the halo rings in the headlights?

Welcome!

+ 1

Car is looking good

jts1981 · 02-03-2015, 04:01 PM

I would recommend Cobb and Wagner front mount intercooler for easy plug and play power. H&R springs /sway bars, maybe Turner Motorsport strut bar for improved handling.

For looks I like silver grill w/ black centers, lci side markers. After that possibly 3D front lip, and trunk spoiler.

I actually opted for an imitation lip from eBay because I couldn't cope with the stress off breaking or losing such a pricey piece of kit.

01-29-2015, 01:08 PM	#1
SWW33 New Member 1 Rep 8 Posts Drives: Black 35i Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Light Touch Mods for Pre Facelift E89 Hi Guys Had my black 2010 35i for about a year now and generally really pleased with it. I'm now looking at some light touch (i.e. not big bucks) mods that I can do to improve the look, the performance and the experience but need some suggestions please. My thoughts so far have been : - smartTop roof auto raise/lower - alloy pedals - hubs and callipers paint-job No idea where to start on the performance chipping so input would be good. Don't want to go nuts but an extra 40 or so bhp wouldn't hurt I reckon ! Also I'd love to do something about my yellow halos ! Checked out replacement headlight units but they cost a fortune so is there another way ??? Finally I have 19" 296 style wheels which I was thinking about getting a smoke chrome paintjob for. Thoughts ?? Any other ideas welcome but nothing too 'Liberace' please !! Cheers Simon Attached Images
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nicknaz Lieutenant General 3187 Rep 10,509 Posts Drives: C6Z Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	How about black grills, post LCI side marker lights, short antenna and LED bulbs for the halo rings in the headlights? Welcome!
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jparnes1 Colonel 241 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: 2016 340i, 2012 Z4 35i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	^like he said. Not to mention painted calipers, eBay adhesive rear spoiler... __________________ 2016 340i XDrive, EBII/black, 6 MT, M Sport, Track Handling, Cold Weather, Tech, Lighting, Driver Assistance Plus. 2012 Z4 35i, ED 2/24/2012, Melbourne Red Metallic, Black Leather, Carbon Trim, 6MT, M Sport, CW, PP, PS, NAV, CA.
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bigendbob Second Lieutenant 50 Rep 297 Posts Drives: z4 23i Orion Silver Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: west midlands iTrader: (0)	LCI side indicators, would look good on black. Then remove badge below as it looks too fussy. Strange I went from a black grille to silver! Each to their own. And locate a spare alloy in case you crack one. My pet project was/is fitting all the extended lighting my car was missing.
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jts1981 Captain 212 Rep 887 Posts Drives: n54 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	I would recommend Cobb and Wagner front mount intercooler for easy plug and play power. H&R springs /sway bars, maybe Turner Motorsport strut bar for improved handling. For looks I like silver grill w/ black centers, lci side markers. After that possibly 3D front lip, and trunk spoiler. I actually opted for an imitation lip from eBay because I couldn't cope with the stress off breaking or losing such a pricey piece of kit.
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