Shere's 325i e92

Shere · 07-21-2013, 01:59 PM

After weeks on this forum I have finally officially joined the club!

Yesterday purchased myself a Sparkling Graphite e92 325i SE, automatic, 2007.

Pics will follow at some point, already in mod mode. Am looking for more subtle mods, pre painted m3 style lip spoiler will be ordered in the next day or so from Taiwan.

Am weighing up swapping the front bumper for an M Sport (will that be lots of hassle? Assume need to change fogs, grill etc etc?) or adding an aero lip to the front. Been researching the forum, SSDD painted aero will cost £275, can get an OEM M Sport from eBay for £100 and get it sprayed (anyone any ideas how much that would cost?!)

Other than that no major mods planned, maybe do something to the rear exhaust, maybe do the paddle shift mod.

Lastly....am in West London, around Hillingdon, anyone know any BMW specialists who I can go to for servicing, maybe even the paint job and fitting of some mods?

Rudz · 07-21-2013, 02:18 PM

nice car mate, sparkling graphite is a great colour, what colour's the interiors ? Did you get your m3 spoiler from bcmoto ? The quality and paint match is top notch

Shere · 07-21-2013, 02:21 PM

They're the ones I was planning on using, been in touch to see if he can do my colour, awaiting his response (maybe he has a day off on Sundays!)

That is defo the first mod, cheap as chips and so effective!

gaza01 · 07-21-2013, 02:59 PM

Dips is yr man for moddying yr car. Was at the uxbridge show today and saw his work. Absolutely amAzing. Lots of guys on here use him. He's near heathrow

Shere · 07-21-2013, 03:11 PM

Dips? Is he a user on here, or a trade name?

gaza01 · 07-21-2013, 05:46 PM

Neither. Just a well respected guy for his work.

Shere · 07-22-2013, 01:03 AM

Does anyone have any contact details for him? All a bit cryptic!?

Was thinking of using P&R BMW in Hayes or Birds in Iver for my servicing

Shere · 07-28-2013, 02:46 PM

Took my new motor out for a spin today and took some snaps, thought I'd share some with you.

No changes made yet, rear lip spoiler from BC.Moto on ebay is on its way from Taiwan, painted front aero lip being prepped by SSDD (ordered via P 5UML, cheers buddy!)

AnthonyR · 07-28-2013, 02:53 PM

looking nice mate

good to see another 325i on here

AWBimmer · 07-28-2013, 05:12 PM

Nice car, lots of potential and good start with the M3 rear spoiler!!

blues n twos · 07-28-2013, 05:29 PM

Lovely car and great colour ..... But I would say that

I'm near you in beaconsfield but work in Hillingdon. Let me know if you find a good I dependant BMW specialist please

Jon

tony20009 · 07-28-2013, 05:39 PM

Welcome and enjoy. Personally my favorite exterior color for it's really two or three colors, depending on the light. More bang for the buck if you ask me.

Thanks too for the first pic you posted. I can honestly say I don't think I've ever seen my car from that angle.

Shere · 07-29-2013, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by blues n twos

Lovely car and great colour ..... But I would say that

I'm near you in beaconsfield but work in Hillingdon. Let me know if you find a good I dependant BMW specialist please

Jon

Same here! I'm going to try P&R BMW in Hayes at some point, also heard good things about Birds in Iver, though I think the latter are a bit too specialist for basic servicing,

Thanks everyone for the comments, will keep this updated as I add my bits!

Shere · 08-26-2013, 09:18 AM

Couple of updates:

Three weeks my BC.Moto spoiler arrived from Taiwan, lovely colour match, easy install.

Then last weekend I installed an SSDD Motorsport front Aero lip spoiler, sourced via forum member P 5UML (cheers Sumil!).

The results of both installs are below, nice little improvements on the SE look IMO, the Aero lip especially gives the front a meaner look!

CJPJ · 08-26-2013, 10:20 AM

Nice job - looks great. I've got the aero on order from Teddy @ SSDD. How difficult was the install and how long did it take?

zltm089 · 08-26-2013, 10:32 AM

Looking good!

How much did you pay for the aero lip?

Did you install it yourself?

Telly Addict · 08-26-2013, 10:33 AM

What a difference that aero lip makes! Very nice.

Shere · 08-26-2013, 10:54 AM

Cheers guys. Install was easy, undid 5 or 6 bolts from under the existing bumper, pushed on the lip, and screwed the bolts back in. 20 minute job! I need to get myself some 3m double sided tape to get the top of the aero lip to sit a bit snugger.

P 5UML sorted a good deal, as part of a group buy he was arranging, get in touch with him. The SSDD list price is £280 + delivery costs (painted).

Oh and yes, I got it prepainted, am happy with the colour match of both this and the BC.Moto spoiler.

P 5UML · 08-26-2013, 10:57 AM

Awesome buddy that looks great! Love the sparkling graphite colour

Now just a drop and some black grills

The aero lip really finishes your front end dude!!!

Greg330 · 08-26-2013, 11:47 AM

Exactly the same parts as me!!

Makes such a difference to the SE, I bet you can't stop checking it out now!!

CJPJ · 08-26-2013, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by P 5UML

Now just a drop and some black grills

Do you think the black grill will work with chrome window trim?

E92Dan · 08-26-2013, 11:54 AM

The aero lip does make a huge difference to the front of an SE

07-21-2013, 01:59 PM	#1
Shere Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 274 Posts Drives: e92 325i SE Auto (2007) Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West London iTrader: (0)	Shere's 325i e92 - Page 2 rear bumper and steering After weeks on this forum I have finally officially joined the club! Yesterday purchased myself a Sparkling Graphite e92 325i SE, automatic, 2007. Pics will follow at some point, already in mod mode. Am looking for more subtle mods, pre painted m3 style lip spoiler will be ordered in the next day or so from Taiwan. Am weighing up swapping the front bumper for an M Sport (will that be lots of hassle? Assume need to change fogs, grill etc etc?) or adding an aero lip to the front. Been researching the forum, SSDD painted aero will cost £275, can get an OEM M Sport from eBay for £100 and get it sprayed (anyone any ideas how much that would cost?!) Other than that no major mods planned, maybe do something to the rear exhaust, maybe do the paddle shift mod. Lastly....am in West London, around Hillingdon, anyone know any BMW specialists who I can go to for servicing, maybe even the paint job and fitting of some mods? Attached Images Last edited by Shere; 11-18-2013 at 03:32 PM..
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07-21-2013, 02:18 PM	#2
Rudz Lieutenant Colonel 249 Rep 1,721 Posts Drives: F30 335D xDrive Shadow Edition Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (3)	nice car mate, sparkling graphite is a great colour, what colour's the interiors ? Did you get your m3 spoiler from bcmoto ? The quality and paint match is top notch __________________ ICE Fronts: Morel Hybrid Ovation II 4, Rears: DLS R4, Center: Focal 100CA, Subs: *Earthquake SWS8, JL 10W7, Amps:* Audison LRX 6.9, Audison LRX 2.9, JL Slash 500/1 V2, DSP: JBL MS8
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07-21-2013, 02:21 PM	#3
Shere Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 274 Posts Drives: e92 325i SE Auto (2007) Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West London iTrader: (0)	They're the ones I was planning on using, been in touch to see if he can do my colour, awaiting his response (maybe he has a day off on Sundays!) That is defo the first mod, cheap as chips and so effective!
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07-21-2013, 02:59 PM	#4
gaza01 Colonel 105 Rep 2,692 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: London iTrader: (3)	Dips is yr man for moddying yr car. Was at the uxbridge show today and saw his work. Absolutely amAzing. Lots of guys on here use him. He's near heathrow
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07-21-2013, 03:11 PM	#5
Shere Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 274 Posts Drives: e92 325i SE Auto (2007) Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West London iTrader: (0)	Dips? Is he a user on here, or a trade name?
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07-21-2013, 05:46 PM	#6
gaza01 Colonel 105 Rep 2,692 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: London iTrader: (3)	Neither. Just a well respected guy for his work.
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07-22-2013, 01:03 AM	#7
Shere Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 274 Posts Drives: e92 325i SE Auto (2007) Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West London iTrader: (0)	Does anyone have any contact details for him? All a bit cryptic!? Was thinking of using P&R BMW in Hayes or Birds in Iver for my servicing
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07-28-2013, 02:46 PM	#8
Shere Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 274 Posts Drives: e92 325i SE Auto (2007) Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West London iTrader: (0)	Took my new motor out for a spin today and took some snaps, thought I'd share some with you. No changes made yet, rear lip spoiler from BC.Moto on ebay is on its way from Taiwan, painted front aero lip being prepped by SSDD (ordered via P 5UML, cheers buddy!) Attached Images
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07-28-2013, 02:53 PM	#9
AnthonyR Major 233 Rep 1,178 Posts Drives: BMW G82 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: London/Watford iTrader: (0)	looking nice mate good to see another 325i on here
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07-28-2013, 05:12 PM	#10
AWBimmer Major General 344 Rep 6,176 Posts Drives: E92 335D Pre-LCI \| E63 M6 V10 Join Date: May 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (4)	Nice car, lots of potential and good start with the M3 rear spoiler!! __________________ BMW E92 335D \| Lower Klasse IG: @that.m6
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07-28-2013, 05:29 PM	#11
blues n twos Lieutenant 35 Rep 497 Posts Drives: BMW M4 DCT coupe Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Beaconsfield, Bucks iTrader: (1)	Lovely car and great colour ..... But I would say that I'm near you in beaconsfield but work in Hillingdon. Let me know if you find a good I dependant BMW specialist please Jon
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07-28-2013, 05:39 PM	#12
tony20009 Major General 1052 Rep 5,660 Posts Drives: BMW 335i - Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	Welcome and enjoy. Personally my favorite exterior color for it's really two or three colors, depending on the light. More bang for the buck if you ask me. Thanks too for the first pic you posted. I can honestly say I don't think I've ever seen my car from that angle. __________________ Cheers, Tony ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ '07, e92 335i, *Sparkling Graphite, Coral Leather, Aluminum, 6-speed*
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08-26-2013, 09:18 AM	#14
Shere Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 274 Posts Drives: e92 325i SE Auto (2007) Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West London iTrader: (0)	Couple of updates: Three weeks my BC.Moto spoiler arrived from Taiwan, lovely colour match, easy install. Then last weekend I installed an SSDD Motorsport front Aero lip spoiler, sourced via forum member P 5UML (cheers Sumil!). The results of both installs are below, nice little improvements on the SE look IMO, the Aero lip especially gives the front a meaner look! Attached Images
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08-26-2013, 10:20 AM	#15
CJPJ New Member 0 Rep 29 Posts Drives: F82 M4 CP Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Surrey iTrader: (0)	Nice job - looks great. I've got the aero on order from Teddy @ SSDD. How difficult was the install and how long did it take?
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08-26-2013, 10:32 AM	#16
zltm089 Banned 244 Rep 7,690 Posts Drives: 335i SE Coupe Space Grey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LONDON iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i [10.00]	Looking good! How much did you pay for the aero lip? Did you install it yourself?
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08-26-2013, 10:33 AM	#17
Telly Addict Banned 19 Rep 305 Posts Drives: 2 wheels! Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Scotland iTrader: (5)	What a difference that aero lip makes! Very nice.
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08-26-2013, 10:54 AM	#18
Shere Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 274 Posts Drives: e92 325i SE Auto (2007) Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West London iTrader: (0)	Cheers guys. Install was easy, undid 5 or 6 bolts from under the existing bumper, pushed on the lip, and screwed the bolts back in. 20 minute job! I need to get myself some 3m double sided tape to get the top of the aero lip to sit a bit snugger. P 5UML sorted a good deal, as part of a group buy he was arranging, get in touch with him. The SSDD list price is £280 + delivery costs (painted). Oh and yes, I got it prepainted, am happy with the colour match of both this and the BC.Moto spoiler.
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08-26-2013, 10:57 AM	#19
P 5UML Lieutenant Colonel 72 Rep 1,646 Posts Drives: E39 M5 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: London iTrader: (1)	Awesome buddy that looks great! Love the sparkling graphite colour Now just a drop and some black grills The aero lip really finishes your front end dude!!!
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08-26-2013, 11:47 AM	#20
Greg330 Major 67 Rep 1,273 Posts Drives: E91 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South Coast iTrader: (0)	Exactly the same parts as me!! Makes such a difference to the SE, I bet you can't stop checking it out now!!
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08-26-2013, 11:54 AM	#22
E92Dan Captain 36 Rep 842 Posts Drives: 330d Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: northampton iTrader: (0)	The aero lip does make a huge difference to the front of an SE
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