My new whip...a F30 EBII

sinuspain · 11-04-2013, 12:38 AM

My first bmw. Came from an old Camry to a Volvo s40 and now to a 335.
Of course I am liking it so far. Some pics of the new car:

Thinking of doing a few mods, need your guys input on what I should do with the wheels...

Chris215 · 11-04-2013, 01:02 AM

personally i would tint the windows darker and leave the wheels .

snowghost · 11-04-2013, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris215

personally i would tint the windows darker and leave the wheels .

Don't like blue at all.

Presario · 11-04-2013, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by snowghost

Don't like blue at all.

Huh? Not what he asked. But I beg to differ. EB is one of the best F30 colors IMO.

Keep it silver or black. Congrats on the new car.

IM2C · 11-04-2013, 07:28 AM

I'd get 19" b4 I'd spend money on powdercoating.

drob23 · 11-04-2013, 08:05 AM

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I'd get 19" b4 I'd spend money on powdercoating.

+1, I don't think those wheels will look good in black on your car anyways, too small and not concave enough to pull off black on blue.

baw · 11-04-2013, 08:16 AM

Leave your wheels as they are!

bcl0328 · 11-04-2013, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by e90im

I'd get 19" b4 I'd spend money on powdercoating.

this. i think m-sport needs 19 inch wheels.

btbossman · 11-04-2013, 08:35 AM

As ive seen before on the forum those wheels would look great in either silver or black(NOT WHITE)...with a drop and some spacers!

DVC · 11-04-2013, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by snowghost

Don't like blue at all.

wow...

Great looking car - congrats! (The EB looks amazing)

I also really like the the stock 400M wheels, so I would hang onto them

It looks like you already installed painted front reflectors and mirrored turn signal bulbs, right? Those were my first mods as well. If tinted windows are your thing, that should look sharp too... Really not much else aesthetically that this car calls for. Personally I opted for the M Performance front splitter and rear diffuser, which really make the car stand out. And at some point I will mod the suspension a bit and lower the car about 1/2".

If you are thinking of beefing up performance a bit, then there are some other recommendations, of course. (wheel recommendations depend on your intentions here as well)

Philipangoo · 11-04-2013, 10:08 AM

Rather than powder coating stock, you should get some 19's in black. That way if you get tired of the look you can always swap back to your stockers. Like someone else mentioned, the stock wheels in 18 wont really stand out that much in black.

sinuspain · 11-04-2013, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by DVC

wow...

Great looking car - congrats! (The EB looks amazing)

I also really like the the stock 400M wheels, so I would hang onto them

It looks like you already installed painted front reflectors and mirrored turn signal bulbs, right? Those were my first mods as well. If tinted windows are your thing, that should look sharp too... Really not much else aesthetically that this car calls for. Personally I opted for the M Performance front splitter and rear diffuser, which really make the car stand out. And at some point I will mod the suspension a bit and lower the car about 1/2".

If you are thinking of beefing up performance a bit, then there are some other recommendations, of course. (wheel recommendations depend on your intentions here as well)

Thanks man! Loving it so far

I actually got this 2nd hand from some guy in Queens. Don't know if he added mirrored signal bulbs, but yeah those are def painted reflectors.

It's got DHP and the MPerformance Pack.

Yeah, but I am definitely going to add a front splitter...possibly a rear diffuser or spoiler.

Really like CSL type wheels.

F32 · 11-04-2013, 11:28 AM

Just say no to black painted stock wheels.

AweSam8 · 11-04-2013, 12:57 PM

I say gunmetal wheels. That's what I plan on doing. I also like the stock 400m wheels.

KnoxDawg · 11-04-2013, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by snowghost

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Originally Posted by Chris215

personally i would tint the windows darker and leave the wheels .

Don't like blue at all.

d4springer · 11-04-2013, 04:02 PM

How about 19s, blue M Sport brakes and colour coded lip spoiler

Steroids · 11-04-2013, 04:16 PM

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How about 19s, blue M Sport brakes and colour coded lip spoiler

How much do the M Sport brakes go for installed?

Also OP are you thinking of adding a spoiler?

sinuspain · 11-04-2013, 05:33 PM

Yeah I'm thinking of a front splitter and spoiler (diffuser if I get a new exhaust)

yemenmocha · 11-04-2013, 06:41 PM

Car is sick as it is. Enjoy it.

Jackson743 · 11-04-2013, 07:43 PM

You could sell the 400M's and go to moderately priced 19"s. Check out the member classifieds to gauge the market. Quite few get sold.

Wheels and brakes IMO are great upgrades if your going to throw a couple $1000 at the car.

KnoxDawg · 11-04-2013, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by yemenmocha

Car is sick as it is. Enjoy it.

This! Beautiful new ride!

snowghost · 11-04-2013, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Presario

Huh? Not what he asked. But I beg to differ. EB is one of the best F30 colors IMO.

Keep it silver or black. Congrats on the new car.

Good point. Tint and leave the wheels alone, IMHO.

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btbossman Banned 104 Rep 1,715 Posts Drives: 2013 335xi M sport--2014 M6 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	As ive seen before on the forum those wheels would look great in either silver or black(NOT WHITE)...with a drop and some spacers!
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Philipangoo Lieutenant 36 Rep 465 Posts Drives: F30 335 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	Rather than powder coating stock, you should get some 19's in black. That way if you get tired of the look you can always swap back to your stockers. Like someone else mentioned, the stock wheels in 18 wont really stand out that much in black. __________________ 13 335i Msport 89 E30 325is 5spd
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F32 Banned 20 Rep 688 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: SF iTrader: (0)	Just say no to black painted stock wheels.
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AweSam8 Super Spectacular Awesome Dude 69 Rep 577 Posts Drives: 2010 E70 X5M, 2014 F30 335i M Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	I say gunmetal wheels. That's what I plan on doing. I also like the stock 400m wheels.
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d4springer Major 512 Rep 1,404 Posts Drives: F80 M3 CP SS/SO Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Scotland, UK iTrader: (0)	How about 19s, blue M Sport brakes and colour coded lip spoiler __________________ Current - F80 M3 CP SS/SO \| M Performance Extras Prev - F30 330D M Sport \| White \| M Performance Kit \| Various Extras Prev - E92 330D M Sport \| Black \| Highline Older - E46 330i \| Silver \| AC Schnitzer, E36 328i Coupe \| White
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sinuspain Private 16 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 2013 F30 335i EBII Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	Yeah I'm thinking of a front splitter and spoiler (diffuser if I get a new exhaust)
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Jackson743 Lieutenant 22 Rep 475 Posts Drives: 335i M-Sport/EBII/ED 12/5 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	You could sell the 400M's and go to moderately priced 19"s. Check out the member classifieds to gauge the market. Quite few get sold. Wheels and brakes IMO are great upgrades if your going to throw a couple $1000 at the car. __________________ EB 335i M-Sport / Euro Delivery / M-Performance Brakes / M-Performance Exhaust / Adaptive M Suspension / 19" M5 Reps / Michelin Pilot Super Sports My European Delivery Thread http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=807429
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