[tiltmode43]

Just starting a thread so I can chronologically journal the progress of my car in one place. I don't plan on making huge changes to this car, though my plans and what actually happens often differ

I won't post pics of my last car but I will say it was a Mazda RX8 that went through various phases. After ordering aero from Japan and 15 sets of aftermarket wheels (I was a wheel whore with that car; everything from Volk TE's, CE's & RE's to custom Weds Bazreias and BBS LM's), it was time to move on to another platform. The 2.0 turbo in the 328i looked like it would be a great choice for tuning so I opted for the 328i over the 335i.

Let's begin!

Picked up the car 7/29/12 2012 AW no-line 8AT


Among the first mods were the BMW Performance grills, IND color matched corner markers & key hole cover, Burger Motorsports Stage 1 Tune (via Mod Bargains), Evolution Racewerks intake & downpipe, P3Cars vent gauge, & BMW Performance steering wheel.



(My best 0-60 on stock wheels & tires with above mods. A little optimistic, though I think the P3cars Gauge may include a bit of rollout. More on the P3 gauge later)




Next up, CKS coilovers w/Swift Springs installed at EAS - read about my EAS experience here -> http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=798333. Might be raising the car up a bit with the next set of wheels, we'll see!




Had to get wheels ASAP! VMR V705, 35% tint on sides + rear, and the AFE Intake Scoop were next. Also threw on a GMG front license plate tow-hook bracket (not pictured) after getting a plate ticket in front of my place

Alignment @ www.drivtechonline.com


Photoshoot with VMR! Full set can be found in this thread! Hi-res can be found here.






Did a little last shoot with the V705 & OEM aero. A few more on my Flickr




Snapped these two shots the day after Bimmerfest 2013 while still in 'show trim'




Current Mods:
VMR Wheels V705 19"
CKS Suspension Coilovers w/Swift Springs
AFE Intake Scoop
Evolution Racewerks Intake
Evolution Racewerks Downpipe
Burger Motorsports Stage 1 Tune
P3 Cars Vent Gauge
BMW Performance Steering Wheel
BMW Performance Grills
IND Color Matched Reflectors
IND Keyhole Cover
GMG License Plate Bracket [not shown]
35% Tint Sides & Rear

Special Thanks:
VMR Wheels - www.velocitymotoring.com
Evolution Racewerks - www.evolutionracewerks.com
CKS Suspension - www.ckssuspension.com
P3 Cars - www.p3cars.com
European Auto Source - www.europeanautosource.com
Drivtech - www.drivtechonline.com
Mod Bargains - www.**********s.com
McKenna Performance - https://www.facebook.com/McKennaPerformance

[RollingLower42]

Looking good !

[shivaswrath]

Originally Posted by tiltmode43

*Most photos can be seen @ www.flickr.com/inghostcolours*

Among the first mods were the BMW Performance grills, IND color matched corner markers & key hole cover, Burger Motorsports Stage 1 Tune (via Mod Bargains), Evolution Racewerks intake & downpipe, P3Cars vent gauge, & BMW Performance steering wheel.

you didn't have to get a different airbag on your base car?
that's been holding me back, and most have confirmed that in order to do the M Performance Steering wheel, you have to buy a different sized airbag...

[tiltmode43]

Originally Posted by shivaswrath

you didn't have to get a different airbag on your base car?
that's been holding me back, and most have confirmed that in order to do the M Performance Steering wheel, you have to buy a different sized airbag...

It's not a 'proper' fit, but it works well enough for now. Better than the no-line wheel for me for now though, haha.

I'm sure you've seen it but if not, check out my thread about this subject here -> http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=759614

[mosmmc]

Looks good. A little to slammed for me . Thanks for putting the links of the products you bought.
Keep it up .

[m3 guy]

Very nice. Did camber plates come with the CKS coilovers?

[Someguywitha-f30]

HEY...i remember seeing this car. :P

[tiltmode43]

Originally Posted by mosmmc

Looks good. A little to slammed for me . Thanks for putting the links of the products you bought.
Keep it up .

Agreed, it seems I'm a little lower than most go in the BMW world. I'm cool with my dealer but I'm still wondering what they'll say when I bring this by for service in a couple thousand miles

Originally Posted by m3 guy

Very nice. Did camber plates come with the CKS coilovers?

They do normally include camber plates. Initially, mine did not, however this is because I was a part of an early production batch. I've now got the CKS camber plates on the way and will be throwing them in soon.

Originally Posted by Someguywitha-f30

HEY...i remember seeing this car. :P

[Alen E90]

i luvvv the slammed look of your F30 with those V705's...

cant wait to see the finished look of your car!

[F555]

verryyyy LOooowww..... but I like it
any plan on the bumper ? some m-sport maybe ?

[MassBimmer]

Way too low for my taste, especially on that style VMR wheel

[Monkeycmonkeydo]

Lookin good dude!

[tiltmode43]

Originally Posted by F555

verryyyy LOooowww..... but I like it
any plan on the bumper ? some m-sport maybe ?

Yep, definitely doing aero! Right now M-Sport is the only widely available bumper option on the market, so many have it. I'm usually about doing something different, so I'm trying to hold off for other options. I considered the 3D Design front lip, but it's not too aggressive. Plus, $1000+ on a front lip on a low car is a big risk, haha.

Originally Posted by Alen E90

i luvvv the slammed look of your F30 with those V705's...

cant wait to see the finished look of your car!

Thanks! I doubt it will ever finish really, I love change. My last car was modded for the greater part of 6 years without really stopping =0

Originally Posted by MassBimmer

Way too low for my taste, especially on that style VMR wheel

Yeah, it's definitely not for everyone. I'm still deciding if I really like it myself, or not

Originally Posted by Monkeycmonkeydo

Lookin good dude!

Thanks!


So, I picked up a set of bumper sport trim/whiskers, in case I go with a front lip option that requires them. The day before I picked up the trim, I went for a photoshoot with VMR wheels. See the full set in this thread!

[overkill1125]

What's the exact size of the wheels and tires? I have the 328i xdrive with no line 8at.

[nano10]

Very nice, really like your wheels

[tiltmode43]

Originally Posted by overkill1125

What's the exact size of the wheels and tires? I have the 328i xdrive with no line 8at.

19x8.5 ET35 w/235/35/19 & 19x9.5 ET45 w/275/30/19. 5mm spacers used front and rear. It's a little sunk due to my ride height & alignment but this setup would work really well with a moderate drop or stock suspension.

Originally Posted by nano10

Very nice, really like your wheels

Thanks! You should come out to the next OC meet, I'd love to check out those BBS in person. I've had LM's before and was considering RGR's for a while. Those CX-R's look really nice too.

[tiltmode43]

Arrived this week, going in soon. My fronts could use it too, stock front adjustability is no good!

[RJCrew]

any pix with your cks camber plates installed. how do you like it? thanks

rj

[the pulstar]

With the installation of the down pipe did it not trigger the check engine light?

[M2-Motoring]

ride looks good. Tell old man John at CKS i said hi! =) haha

[tiltmode43]

Originally Posted by RJCrew

any pix with your cks camber plates installed. how do you like it? thanks

rj

Ah, not going to lie, have not had a chance to install yet! Main issue is finding the time around work to have the front realigned. Should have them in before the end of the month though, will finally allow me to fine tune the front camber.

Originally Posted by the pulstar

With the installation of the down pipe did it not trigger the check engine light?

The DP did trigger the CEL for no cat. BMS does offer a separate "CEL Fix," and will have the CEL off integrated into their stage 2 tune.

Originally Posted by M2-Motoring

ride looks good. Tell old man John at CKS i said hi! =) haha

Will do!

Minor updates with much more to come soon. Made it into the VMR 2013 catalog. It's a pretty cool book! I think they may even be giving them away at Bimmerfest this year.



Today I fit the M-Sport front bumper, M-Sport retrofit kit w/side skirts, BMW Performance Front lip, & BMW Performance side splitters all in my car! Going to the body shop soon, really can't wait for the new look. Will also be selling these V705 within the next couple weeks as well

[Maz335i]

M Sport is the way to go!!!