Final Mods Complete..

TomF32 · 03-21-2015, 12:33 PM

With the first warm day of spring here in Ireland I thought I'd give the 4 a wash and let you all see what mods I've completed.

1) M-Performance Grille
2) M-Sport Rear Spoiler
3) CF front splitter
4) M-Performance Rear Diffuser (painted at sides and middles section left matt)
5) 335i style exhaust conversion (branched off before back box to give second outlet and modified original outlet from back box to fit diffuser.
6) Fitted 6 series M-Sport slash cut exhaust tips (Felt the slash cut suited the curvature of the lines from the side profile at the rear and prevented the chance of the dreaded "wheel barrow" look!

I wanted to go for as close to OEM look as I possibly could, whilst still making something a bit "different" and eye catching without going OTT.

I THINK I'm finished now, I do too many miles to look at suspension upgrades to lower the car. The only itch I may have left to scratch are new alloys with a matt black/gun metal finish?

Any questions welcome and hope it possibly gives someone else a bit of an idea if they were planning similar mods!

JonD · 03-21-2015, 12:38 PM

Looks good Tom, where's the rear spoiler from?

TomF32 · 03-21-2015, 12:41 PM

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TomF32 · 03-21-2015, 12:42 PM

Thanks Jon, Got it from my stealer cough* DEALER! It's an M-Sport one. Can't decide whether I prefer it to the M-Performance one. I went for subtlety, though feel it gets lost sometimes! Lol

Some more pics of front...

JonD · 03-21-2015, 12:44 PM

I like the subtle look. I've fitted, one of the Emotors ones, will post a pic when I get chance.

Geo's comps · 03-21-2015, 12:49 PM

Looking good Tom, I really like the exhaust conversion, I think I might be doing the same to my vehicle or I might stick to the twin exhaust like the 420d March 2015 models I'm still undecided.

TomF32 · 03-21-2015, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JonD

I like the subtle look. I've fitted, one of the Emotors ones, will post a pic when I get chance.

Do! I couldn't decide and still am open for other options. The M-Perf one sits too flat on the boot I find and unless your looking at it directly from side profile, it can look a bit weird, but just IMO!

Geo's comps · 03-21-2015, 12:57 PM

Not sure if everyone agrees but I prefer the m3 lip spoilers on the E92 rather than the f32 spoliers

SkyJawa · 03-21-2015, 01:31 PM

You need a scrolling red LED for the front - like this:

....,,,,..,,.. · 03-21-2015, 01:45 PM

Looks good some nice mods, car looks good.

Admittedly still not sure about 320/420 having 2 exhausts, looks ok, Does it remove some of the tractor sound?

More so after passing an AW 320d today

snipnoob86 · 03-21-2015, 01:58 PM

nice m8!

RalphyBMW · 03-21-2015, 02:25 PM

Looks really smart, well done!

Raj420 · 03-21-2015, 02:38 PM

Looks great mate. Where did you get the front splitter from?

Tengocity · 03-21-2015, 02:41 PM

Looking good, especially the exhaust!

Much prefer a slash cut myself.

JustChris · 03-21-2015, 02:54 PM

Looks very very nice, reminds me of something....

TomF32 · 03-21-2015, 05:18 PM

Thanks Gents!

SkyJawa - Lol!! As long as it's put on my car and not chasing me in the form of the blues n twos! Maybe for one of those colored grills that everyone loves in here!

Brigand - After my 635d I loved the symmetry of the twin exit. I'm not interested in performance/sound improvements - purely aesthetics. Doesn't hide the tractor sound unfortunately! A 4cyl is a 4cyl no matter what way you put it..!

Raj - bought the splitter from CNautofans. Recommended. Fitment was very good considering it's not made by bmw! I adjustments needed at all! Some 3M tape and fix with bolts holding the underside of the front bumper! Done

Cheers tengo! Dealer said you couldn't get slash cut for 4er, and I was trying to explain what I meant by showing him a 640d in the showroom - then I thought why don't i just get those ones!..and hey presto!

Chris - You have us all in suspense..!?..reminds you of...

Nick the Greek · 03-21-2015, 05:58 PM

Excellent!

TomF32 · 03-22-2015, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick the Greek

Excellent!

I was thinking of rebadging to a petrol to avoid the usual slagging from the Greek!

Ha!

Andrewthefirst · 03-22-2015, 03:45 AM

Looks great tom, a great job.

As you say it looks classy and oem, but will have Beemer lovers taking a good look

Nick the Greek · 03-22-2015, 03:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomF32

I was thinking of rebadging to a petrol to avoid the usual slagging from the Greek!

Ha!

All in the best possible taste of course....

DB9506 · 03-22-2015, 04:34 AM

Nice work Tom.

Some new alloys and you're good to go IMO- obviously a subjective topic!

I'd be interested to see how your exhaust has been modified. Any pictures from the underside?

Nick the Greek · 03-22-2015, 05:41 AM

I have to say Tom.

Your car along with Mr db9506, are may favourite 4 series so far.

Well done chaps!

03-21-2015, 12:33 PM	#1
TomF32 First Lieutenant 39 Rep 319 Posts Drives: BMW/640d/M-Sport Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 e90 [0.00]	Final Mods Complete.. With the first warm day of spring here in Ireland I thought I'd give the 4 a wash and let you all see what mods I've completed. 1) M-Performance Grille 2) M-Sport Rear Spoiler 3) CF front splitter 4) M-Performance Rear Diffuser (painted at sides and middles section left matt) 5) 335i style exhaust conversion (branched off before back box to give second outlet and modified original outlet from back box to fit diffuser. 6) Fitted 6 series M-Sport slash cut exhaust tips (Felt the slash cut suited the curvature of the lines from the side profile at the rear and prevented the chance of the dreaded "wheel barrow" look! I wanted to go for as close to OEM look as I possibly could, whilst still making something a bit "different" and eye catching without going OTT. I THINK I'm finished now, I do too many miles to look at suspension upgrades to lower the car. The only itch I may have left to scratch are new alloys with a matt black/gun metal finish? Any questions welcome and hope it possibly gives someone else a bit of an idea if they were planning similar mods! Attached Images __________________ BMW F12 M-Sport\|Pro-Nav\|Space Grey\|20" 373M\|
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03-21-2015, 12:38 PM	#2
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TomF32 First Lieutenant 39 Rep 319 Posts Drives: BMW/640d/M-Sport Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 e90 [0.00]	. __________________ BMW F12 M-Sport\|Pro-Nav\|Space Grey\|20" 373M\|
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TomF32 First Lieutenant 39 Rep 319 Posts Drives: BMW/640d/M-Sport Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 e90 [0.00]	Thanks Jon, Got it from my stealer cough* DEALER! It's an M-Sport one. Can't decide whether I prefer it to the M-Performance one. I went for subtlety, though feel it gets lost sometimes! Lol Some more pics of front... Attached Images __________________ BMW F12 M-Sport\|Pro-Nav\|Space Grey\|20" 373M\|
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03-21-2015, 12:44 PM	#5
JonD Major 205 Rep 1,152 Posts Drives: 1 Series Coupe, M Sport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I like the subtle look. I've fitted, one of the Emotors ones, will post a pic when I get chance.
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Geo's comps First Lieutenant 56 Rep 333 Posts Drives: F32 420d Msport + coupe Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Looking good Tom, I really like the exhaust conversion, I think I might be doing the same to my vehicle or I might stick to the twin exhaust like the 420d March 2015 models I'm still undecided.
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Geo's comps First Lieutenant 56 Rep 333 Posts Drives: F32 420d Msport + coupe Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Not sure if everyone agrees but I prefer the m3 lip spoilers on the E92 rather than the f32 spoliers
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03-21-2015, 01:31 PM	#9
SkyJawa Major General 3719 Rep 8,636 Posts Drives: F10 530d Join Date: May 2014 Location: Hampshire iTrader: (1)	You need a scrolling red LED for the front - like this:
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....,,,,..,,.. General 6733 Rep 20,651 Posts Drives: xxxx Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: xxxx iTrader: (0)	Looks good some nice mods, car looks good. Admittedly still not sure about 320/420 having 2 exhausts, looks ok, Does it remove some of the tractor sound? More so after passing an AW 320d today
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03-21-2015, 01:58 PM	#11
snipnoob86 Major 288 Rep 1,201 Posts Drives: 335D Saloon Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Manchester iTrader: (0)	nice m8!
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Tengocity General 8567 Rep 19,982 Posts Drives: 911, Cayenne Turbo, Disco 4 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland iTrader: (0)	Looking good, especially the exhaust! Much prefer a slash cut myself. __________________ Current: Porsche 911 991 C4S, Porsche Cayenne Turbo, Land Rover Discovery 4. Gone...G01 X3 M40i, Cayman S 987, F31 340i, Cayman GT4, F82 M4 CP, Lotus Exige V6, G20 330e, F30 330e, Boxster S 987, F31 335d, Mini Cooper SD, E89 Z4, E90 330d 320d, E60 520d, E46 330d 320d, MX5s, E30 325i
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03-21-2015, 05:18 PM	#16
TomF32 First Lieutenant 39 Rep 319 Posts Drives: BMW/640d/M-Sport Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 e90 [0.00]	Thanks Gents! SkyJawa - Lol!! As long as it's put on my car and not chasing me in the form of the blues n twos! Maybe for one of those colored grills that everyone loves in here! Brigand - After my 635d I loved the symmetry of the twin exit. I'm not interested in performance/sound improvements - purely aesthetics. Doesn't hide the tractor sound unfortunately! A 4cyl is a 4cyl no matter what way you put it..! Raj - bought the splitter from CNautofans. Recommended. Fitment was very good considering it's not made by bmw! I adjustments needed at all! Some 3M tape and fix with bolts holding the underside of the front bumper! Done Cheers tengo! Dealer said you couldn't get slash cut for 4er, and I was trying to explain what I meant by showing him a 640d in the showroom - then I thought why don't i just get those ones!..and hey presto! Chris - You have us all in suspense..!?..reminds you of...
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03-22-2015, 03:45 AM	#19
Andrewthefirst Major 1219 Rep 1,319 Posts Drives: M140i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Looks great tom, a great job. As you say it looks classy and oem, but will have Beemer lovers taking a good look
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03-22-2015, 04:34 AM	#21
DB9506 Private 19 Rep 59 Posts Drives: F32 M-Sport Mineral Grey Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manchester, UK iTrader: (0)	Nice work Tom. Some new alloys and you're good to go IMO- obviously a subjective topic! I'd be interested to see how your exhaust has been modified. Any pictures from the underside?
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03-22-2015, 05:41 AM	#22
Nick the Greek Banned 2010 Rep 6,065 Posts Drives: M135i. I don't do diesel. Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I have to say Tom. Your car along with Mr db9506, are may favourite 4 series so far. Well done chaps!
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