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      04-07-2016, 08:09 PM   #1
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Cannot find a body kit I like

Im having trouble finding a nice body kit for a 08 328I. I dont know if I should mix and match some or what. Whats your guys opinions on the best body kit for a 328I?
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      04-07-2016, 08:19 PM   #2
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      04-07-2016, 08:20 PM   #3
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What body kit is this?

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I don't like the looks of "body kits". Find an OEM option (M3 or M Tech) front and rear; add splitters to the side skirts. If done correct, the end result is very tasteful.
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What body kit is this?

That is a stock 335I with aero front lip and M3 side skirts
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      04-07-2016, 08:25 PM   #6
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I don't like the looks of "body kits". Find an OEM option (M3 or M Tech) front and rear; add splitters to the side skirts. If done correct, the end result is very tasteful.

Can you ollberate for me? or send me in the right direction
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Something like these splitters

https://www.google.com/search?q=bmw+...52906591939988
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I like this rear bumper but its for a 5 series. i dont guess you can make it fit a 3 series can you?

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Stick to either M3 or M Tech front and rear bumpers. If you go with some no named brand you'll be paying the body shop more money to make it fit than what it's worth.

Here is my old setup. M Tech front bumper with Kercsher carbon fiber lip.
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      04-08-2016, 09:58 AM   #10
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I would look at ECS TUNING. They sell the m3 replica bumpers both front and back, side skirts and replica M3, front quarter panels. The only other item you would need is a replica M3 hood.

Hard to go wrong on making your car look like an m3.

https://www.google.com/search?q=bmw+...z5yyPx8sHxM%3A
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      04-08-2016, 02:03 PM   #11
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the whole point of customizing your car is so looks different. Everyone on here gets m3 or mtech... boring!

OP: i understand your dilemma and wish i could find something myself. I'm hoping to get the new 1M rep bumper for the front. Not sure about the rear yet.
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      04-08-2016, 03:37 PM   #12
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Ya guess Ima have to mix and match
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There's a point where different turns into fugly. At this moment I believe tasteful is period correct and OEM+ look. Both bumpers mentioned are not period correct. One wants to a new 7 series and the other wants to be a M4. That fast and furious body kit theme is in the past.

If you want to drastically improve aesthetics, pick a nice set of wheels and suspension to compliment it.
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      04-08-2016, 05:25 PM   #14
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I think thats probably what Ima do is just put a nice set of wheels on it and do a few other small mods to it
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When I hear the words "body kit" I cringe at the thought of tasteless unpainted fiberglass monstrosities hanging off of Civic's and "Pimp My Ride". If that's what we're going for, here you go...

http://www.carbodykitstore.com/bmw-s...t-p-52091.html





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E90, 92, 93?
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You think just getting some kind of side skirts would look fine instead of getting the front and back bumper.
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What kind of skid skirts are these?
It's all in Japanese

http://item.rakuten.co.jp/sinceremall/aafc1230abad/
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Boring ones.
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What kind of skid skirts are these?
It's all in Japanese

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Skid marks look better than that shit!
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OP just wants to be unique. For body kits there's not many besides the ones the others mentioned so you will have to get them custom made by mix and matching but here are some pics of what you can do.. I also through a couple of non e90's in there to let your imagination flow. Just have fun with it.
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      04-10-2016, 08:19 AM   #22
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What body kit is this?

Aero Lip. Seen them on eBay & www.jgmods.com debating on the same route atm.
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