[amrits90]

I have been a member since last year but haven't really posted much. So thought i should share some pictures. I purchased the car last year and it is a big upgrade from my previous car.

The car is an SE however i regretted it as i kept seeing so many m sports about. I couldn't justify the price difference at the time so have slowly upgraded bits on the car. I will include a before and after just to show some pictures.

Mods so far:
- Front M sport Bumper
- Rear M sport Bumper
- Rear and Mid box delete with new tips
- Carbon wrapped grills, Interior
- Wind deflectors
- Lci Halogen with upgraded leds
- Eibach Pro Kit Sportline
- Tinted rear lights

I plan on changing the wheels at some point in the future when i can find something i like.

Before:




After:





Exhaust tips:


Sorry for the poor quality pics they were taken on my phone.

[MEGA]

Hi mAte

A good start! Next up alloys I hope?

What about an aero front lip for the front bumper?

A great base car to play with but one that needs a few mods to really look the part. I should know as I had one albeit in m sport guise which as you mentioned you can rectify if you want the look relatively easily

Rgds
Dave

[BanziBarn]

Welcome.. Nice car. The rear lights tint looks great!

Wheels will def transform her though

[amrits90]

Hi,

Thanks for the comments much appreciated. Yh alloys are definitely next, just got to find something i like. Its a choice between CSL wheels or MV3 maybe BBS lm.

@dave - I seen your old thread and i absolutely love your old car. It was a real nice example. Everything you did to it was spot on.

Regards
Amrit

[skins83]

Looking good mate near enough same as mine and I've just put some 19" csl reps, makes the world of difference defo a must mate! How have you done your reverse light I want to do mine? Having my tints done Monday can't wait.

[amrits90]

cheers and how do you find the ride with the 19's? I think i want 18's that are staggered. What % tints are you going for? I think mine are factory but not completely sure.

The rear lights were easy, I bought this film of eBay; however the colour match isn't perfect, but it makes a big difference.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1609002741...84.m1497.l2649

If you need any help on what to do just ask and i will let you know how i done it.

[skins83]

Originally Posted by amrits90

cheers and how do you find the ride with the 19's? I think i want 18's that are staggered. What % tints are you going for? I think mine are factory but not completely sure.

The rear lights were easy, I bought this film of eBay; however the colour match isn't perfect, but it makes a big difference.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1609002741...84.m1497.l2649

If you need any help on what to do just ask and i will let you know how i done it.

The ride doesn't feel any different to me to be honest, they just transform the car. I'm having 20% tints which is pretty close to factory. Will have a go at my rear lights makes a massive difference to the back end doesn't it.

[skins83]

How did u go about doing your lights mate?

[Dizzle]

Good work. Considering the DIY light upgrade myself.

[pritch21]

you know when you did the mid and rear box delete with the new tips , did you just use the standard exhaust and cut them out and replace with mild steel pipe and weld the tips on ? or is it a new system ?

[amrits90]

@skins83 - Hey, I removed the interior trim from the boot lid and unbolted the inner tails. It was then a case of cleaning the lights, Spraying with a mix of fairy and water. Done the same to the tint and used a vinyl wrapping tool to smooth out the bubbles. Then used a hair drying to remove the remaining water and bubbles. Hope this helps.

@Dizzle - Yh you should definately do it, makes a hell of difference

@pritch21 - In regard to the exhaust its the standard exhaust, had the back box cut out and mid box cut out then new pipe fitted with tips. I will upload some pictures if you want of the work. Its from a place called john ashley in walsall cost £200

[pritch21]

I'd appreciate some pics , I've decided to do the same as my funds are low most of the time plus ill do the cutting and welding myself lol .

any difference afterwards with the exhaust note or turbo spool ?

cheers
Owen

[amrits90]

Yh il upload some pics when i get home and youl need machinery to put bends in the piping. The exhaust note is quiet when idle but when higher up in the rev range gives a nice exhaust note. Il upload a video as well when i get chance. The car feels more responsive and isnt so hesitant.

[pritch21]

nice , bends won't be a problem neither lol thanks well appreciated

[mob17]

Nice tips

Also love the interior, looks brand new

[pritch21]

Originally Posted by mob17

Nice tips

Also love the interior, looks brand new

+1 just ordered some carbon fibre wrap to do mine

[Tyso335]

welcome bud, enjoy the car

[pritch21]

Originally Posted by amrits90

Yh il upload some pics when i get home and youl need machinery to put bends in the piping. The exhaust note is quiet when idle but when higher up in the rev range gives a nice exhaust note. Il upload a video as well when i get chance. The car feels more responsive and isnt so hesitant.

can i ask you to do some close ups of the CF wrap too please. is it a textured wrap or a glossy wrap ?

[BimmerW]

Kiddah Sengh! Nice Whip there!

Were the m-sport bumpers an easy fit?

[Package]

Any pics of the exhausts mod uv done?

[briers]

Welcome amrits you've done a great job transforming in - like the carbon wrap and definitely think some 19's with 265/30 on would finish the car.

Wheels can make a huge difference. Due to the hard suspension you wont notice the difference between 18 and 19" alloys but 19" look better.

These look amazing : http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...1&d=1283375164

Alufelgen 7s

[P 5UML]

sweet car mate and nice mods so far! i can imagine how changing the bumbers would have instantly transformed the car!

the darklines would really suit this i reckon!

what wheels you thinking? 19s i hope