First "mod" for the 335

stieny · 02-19-2014, 11:35 AM

Well, it's not a great modification but a modification nevertheless.

Anyways, I picked up my 335xi about a month ago. In my intro thread, someone had pointed out that they have never seen door moldings on an e90. After it was mentioned, I realized that I haven't either. I'm assuming the first owner put some aftermarket ones on, seeing as how I can't find any OEM ones, for added protection.

The more I thought about it, the more I didn't like them. So last night, off they came...

Before:

After:

And after getting dirty again on the ride into work today:

BMWE934me · 02-19-2014, 11:38 AM

Looks good and hopefully stays that way in the parking lots now.

evoix · 02-19-2014, 11:39 AM

Good job. Those things are hideous. I've never seen them on these cars They look good on audis

mastermayhm · 02-19-2014, 11:40 AM

nice move... whats your interior color. i think we got the same combo... but im n54

stieny · 02-19-2014, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by mastermayhm

nice move... whats your interior color. i think we got the same combo... but im n54

Interior color is saddle.

AlpineSwift · 02-19-2014, 12:01 PM

Door saving trim is from the 90's and early 00's. I can't believe some idiot is that paranoid about getting door dings that they had those installed on an E90. GROSS! Good decision to ditch them.

eforty6_m3 · 02-19-2014, 12:05 PM

mouldings belong on e46 and earlier model 3-series, that is all!

good call taking them off!

Nitrous Garage · 02-19-2014, 12:31 PM

Nice choice on removing the door trims. Doesn't flow with the car at all.

mastermayhm · 02-20-2014, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stieny

Interior color is saddle.

same, haha love it. ill be lookin out to see what direction you go!

_Sinister_ · 02-20-2014, 12:45 PM

Looks a hell of a lot better without those bumper guards.

mashimarho · 02-20-2014, 12:49 PM

Better.

wdeerfield · 02-20-2014, 12:58 PM

i believe that was an option when specin out the e90

Mardio · 02-20-2014, 06:58 PM

Much better...

02-19-2014, 11:35 AM	#1
stieny Private 4 Rep 81 Posts Drives: '11 335xi, M sport, 6MT Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (0)	First "mod" for the 335 Well, it's not a great modification but a modification nevertheless. Anyways, I picked up my 335xi about a month ago. In my intro thread, someone had pointed out that they have never seen door moldings on an e90. After it was mentioned, I realized that I haven't either. I'm assuming the first owner put some aftermarket ones on, seeing as how I can't find any OEM ones, for added protection. The more I thought about it, the more I didn't like them. So last night, off they came... Before: After: And after getting dirty again on the ride into work today:
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02-19-2014, 11:38 AM	#2
BMWE934me Major 64 Rep 1,097 Posts Drives: '11 335i E93 Alpine White Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New Braunfels, TX iTrader: (35) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [10.00]	Looks good and hopefully stays that way in the parking lots now.
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02-19-2014, 11:39 AM	#3
evoix Major 441 Rep 1,347 Posts Drives: X3m Evo IX Evo X Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Good job. Those things are hideous. I've never seen them on these cars They look good on audis
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AlpineSwift Colonel 77 Rep 2,114 Posts Drives: 2008 335Xi Coupé Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Castle Rock, CO iTrader: (3)	Door saving trim is from the 90's and early 00's. I can't believe some idiot is that paranoid about getting door dings that they had those installed on an E90. GROSS! Good decision to ditch them. __________________ E92 '08 335Xi 6AT - Cobb AP3 Tuned by MAC Autosport, Original Prototype Xi DOCRace 6266 Single Turbo Swap, VRSF CP w/Synapse BOV, VRSF 7" FMIC, BMS Cowl, H&R Coilovers, Renn Motorsport RS-51's, Stoptech Stage 2 Slotted, xHP Stage 3, Earl's Racing Oil Cooler, Turner Boost Gauge, M3 Lip Spoiler. Standing Mile Record Holder for Xi over a mile high: 168.2MPH @ 5512'; The Colorado Mile hosted by The US Mile.
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Nitrous Garage Major General 207 Rep 6,811 Posts Drives: E82 135i / E92 328i / E60 550i Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Pomona, California iTrader: (0)	Nice choice on removing the door trims. Doesn't flow with the car at all.
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02-20-2014, 12:45 PM	#10
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wdeerfield A family of bimmers 2747 Rep 7,742 Posts Drives: '18 G01 X3M40i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Clifton Park, NY iTrader: (0)	i believe that was an option when specin out the e90 __________________ 2018 PB/Black G01 X3M40i \| 699M \| ZDA \| ZPP \| ZPX \| Maxton front lip \| X3M vents \| 15mm Spacers \| Diamond G20 style grills
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02-20-2014, 06:58 PM	#13
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