BMW F21 125d
Yeah it does look better, I'll definatley be going that way once i've had my front end resprayed.
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E46 M3 - Project/Ownership Thread.
- Thread starter Pep
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Yeah it does look better, I'll definatley be going that way once i've had my front end resprayed.
_Tom
ClioSport Club Member
Where can you buy them mate?
BMW F21 125d
Not mine
Blatantly stole the images off M3cutters.Mine is a Silver Grey coupe but with refurbished standard 19's. My front end will look like that soon once its been resprayed!
Waitey
ClioSport Club Member
Alpina D3, AC Cobra
His are depo's not projectors. Projectors look good!
Pep
ClioSport Club Member
M2,XJS,S1000RR
Got given some Angel Eyes last night....are they chav?!
Found a bit of bubbling rust on the rear arch last night too that I missed like an idiot
Will get it booked in to my bodyshop next week hopefully and get rid of it while it's only a small blemish. Not sure whether to go all out and get the rear bumper and front bumper done at the same time as both could do with a refresh, or to save that until next year. Will see what the quote is I guess.
Clio finally got collected last night so that money will hopefully do the bodywork and the rear tyres, and then I'm getting there with the major parts.
Next up will be sorting the sat nav and TV out. Will get a digital input and maybe a reversing cam, upgraded sat nav unit with postcode search etc and a nice parrot bluetooth kit installed. Then should be time for Insp.2 after that.
Found a bit of bubbling rust on the rear arch last night too that I missed like an idiot
Will get it booked in to my bodyshop next week hopefully and get rid of it while it's only a small blemish. Not sure whether to go all out and get the rear bumper and front bumper done at the same time as both could do with a refresh, or to save that until next year. Will see what the quote is I guess.
Clio finally got collected last night so that money will hopefully do the bodywork and the rear tyres, and then I'm getting there with the major parts.
Next up will be sorting the sat nav and TV out. Will get a digital input and maybe a reversing cam, upgraded sat nav unit with postcode search etc and a nice parrot bluetooth kit installed. Then should be time for Insp.2 after that.
Sir_Dave
ClioSport Trader
You dont need an upgraded satnav unit for postcode search, you just need an internet connection and a dvd burner.
The software update is free and on m3cutters
The software update is free and on m3cutters
e91 330d/type r mini
if you find it let me know mate, non postcode sat nav is rubbish!!!
Sir_Dave
ClioSport Trader
Its stickied in the Nav section lol:
http://forums.m3cutters.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=29
ccfj1 is your man, i paid £30 for updated operating system & maps from him. Full postcode, speed cameras and night mode
http://forums.m3cutters.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=29
ccfj1 is your man, i paid £30 for updated operating system & maps from him. Full postcode, speed cameras and night mode
e91 330d/type r mini
agreed on the angel eyes being chavy, mine came with them on but i really dont seem to find time or effort to be bothered to remove them,it will be one of the first jobs once i get done once i have finished doing my mini
Pep
ClioSport Club Member
M2,XJS,S1000RR
Got a bargain set of 18" wheels and brand new Contisport M3's for £246 today, good old ebay So tyres are sorted a bit cheaper than planned!
Bought a nice ///M seat cover too.
Struggling to find anywhere to sort my leather problem out though which is annoying.
It goes into the bodyshop a week on monday for the arch bubbling, front and rear bumpers to be sorted and sprayed, plus anything else I find along the way.
Todays mods were turning it into a van, plus a bit of Renault coming out in me
Since the car will still be used for nipping stuff about for work I thought I'd kit out the back a bit to prevent any unwanted damage. CNC'd myself the floor pieces from some 6mm MDF, need to think up some ideas for the sides etc, will see what I can come up with this week.
So tyres are sorted a bit cheaper than planned!Bought a nice ///M seat cover too.
Struggling to find anywhere to sort my leather problem out though which is annoying.
It goes into the bodyshop a week on monday for the arch bubbling, front and rear bumpers to be sorted and sprayed, plus anything else I find along the way.
Todays mods were turning it into a van, plus a bit of Renault coming out in me
Since the car will still be used for nipping stuff about for work I thought I'd kit out the back a bit to prevent any unwanted damage. CNC'd myself the floor pieces from some 6mm MDF, need to think up some ideas for the sides etc, will see what I can come up with this week.
Poopensharten
ClioSport Club Member
Golf R
IIRC these ride/handle alot better on the 18's than the optional 19's/CSL's?
BMW F21 125d
PM me if you need me to copy my satnav discs firmware and maps and post them to you. I'll do it for a drink. I got mine off ccfj1 on cutters so they are the correct ones. 7 digit postcode, camera detector etc.
(Won't be able to do it until after Tuesday as I'm off to the Nurburgring )
(Won't be able to do it until after Tuesday as I'm off to the Nurburgring
)
Pep
ClioSport Club Member
M2,XJS,S1000RR
Fitted my black grills today, personally I love them
Also took the plate plinth off and it looks a million times better, so that will be going when the front end is resprayed, and I'll go to my 3/4 front plate, makes it look a lot cleaner.
Just picked up my other set of 18's, so will get the tyres off and into the garage tomorrow for when I need them, and then get round to selling the 18's on again to recoup some of the money.
Think I'll curb the spending a bit, gone a bit mad and I've only had it 5 minutes!
Also took the plate plinth off and it looks a million times better, so that will be going when the front end is resprayed, and I'll go to my 3/4 front plate, makes it look a lot cleaner.
Just picked up my other set of 18's, so will get the tyres off and into the garage tomorrow for when I need them, and then get round to selling the 18's on again to recoup some of the money.
Think I'll curb the spending a bit, gone a bit mad and I've only had it 5 minutes!
Ride - Yes, also less tramlining. ]
Handle - Debateable. I'd say no. At speed the CSL's/19's are far more stable.
Overall the 18's look pikey!
Not a fan of the black grill!
Pep
ClioSport Club Member
M2,XJS,S1000RR
The block of plastic that screws to the bumper, then the plate is screwed to that. Loads cleaner front end without it.
Good call on the LED's, I'm going to get some 'lookalikes' that still retain the normal bulbs. I think they look just as good but a lot less hassle!
Good call on the LED's, I'm going to get some 'lookalikes' that still retain the normal bulbs. I think they look just as good but a lot less hassle!
_Tom
ClioSport Club Member
So do you just secure the plate direct to the bumper?
Also, i've never seen LED lookalikes. Where have you seen them? Making me have second thoughts now..haha
Pep
ClioSport Club Member
M2,XJS,S1000RR
Turbos.
Fitted my black grills today, personally I love them
Also took the plate plinth off and it looks a million times better, so that will be going when the front end is resprayed, and I'll go to my 3/4 front plate, makes it look a lot cleaner.
Just picked up my other set of 18's, so will get the tyres off and into the garage tomorrow for when I need them, and then get round to selling the 18's on again to recoup some of the money.
Think I'll curb the spending a bit, gone a bit mad and I've only had it 5 minutes!
As predicted, looks s**t. Worried that you think it looks great; what clothes do you wear?!
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
Can't say I like the grilles, sorry
Mine have an black edges and anthractie blades (or the other way around) gives them a bit of contrast.
Mine have an black edges and anthractie blades (or the other way around) gives them a bit of contrast.
That'd look really good
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
Not colour coded, that'll look odd I think...
BG 182
im in agreement, the black doesnt suit it atall. ive had 2 silver e46's and have left them chrome, although i hated it i could never find anything that i thought i really liked
Sir_Dave
ClioSport Trader
Oh Joe :dapprove:
That poor Emfwee. Sell it to me so i can save it?
With Silvervisions, this would have been perfect:
Now you look like you're from Bradford:
That poor Emfwee. Sell it to me so i can save it?
With Silvervisions, this would have been perfect:
Now you look like you're from Bradford:
e91 330d/type r mini
please please please dont buy those fake LED rear lights they are shocking and even worse in the flesh,if you cant stretch tour budget to real ones then keep the original lights in place.
i have to agree on the grills and smoked lights on the front,they dont suit the silver and take the class away from the car
my car has the plinth removed and definately looks better than with it, will get a 3/4 plate when i get round to it
i have to agree on the grills and smoked lights on the front,they dont suit the silver and take the class away from the car
my car has the plinth removed and definately looks better than with it, will get a 3/4 plate when i get round to it
Christopher
ClioSport Club Member
Z4M
Whoaaa, not a fan of the front end now.
Definitely, I got rid of my depos early on! I've just ordered some shadow chrome grilles so will see how they look!
