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TiAg335i · 12-28-2010, 03:03 PM

Just curious what you guys would do with $1200 to mod an E92 335i...

I was thinking wheels but then again wheels are pretty expensive I'm not sure that budget would cut it. I was also thinking Vorsteiner trunk...but I don't think I'm about to blow over a grand on a trunk...

SpmnE9zero · 12-28-2010, 03:05 PM

if you dont have wheels and suspension, and are looking at other exterior mods, they wont be supported without a nice wheel / suspension set up any way. Trunk, hood, bumper, sideskirts, anything liek this requires a wheel / suspension set up to look good.

Save up and get the wheels and suspension you want, then go from there!

MassBimmer · 12-28-2010, 03:07 PM

Suspension, suspension, suspension...wish I did mine sooner

SpmnE9zero · 12-28-2010, 03:10 PM

I would go lowering springs (since your on a budget) and these:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...highlight=v713

TiAg335i · 12-28-2010, 03:11 PM

True..good points guys. The wheels really do set the whole tone for the rest of the car...

TiAg335i · 12-28-2010, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SpmnE9zero

I would go lowering springs (since your on a budget) and these:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...highlight=v713

Thanks..that actually sounds like an awesome idea and would look amazing on TiAg (hyper silver V713's)

SpmnE9zero · 12-28-2010, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TiAg335i

Thanks..that actually sounds like an awesome idea and would look amazing on TiAg (hyper silver V713's)

they are decent wheels, not the best, but decent. I see you are in NY so I would be careful on these as NY has claimed many VMR wheels. But if you are in an area with few potholes you will be fine.

TiAg335i · 12-28-2010, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SpmnE9zero

they are decent wheels, not the best, but decent. I see you are in NY so I would be careful on these as NY has claimed many VMR wheels. But if you are in an area with few potholes you will be fine.

How is the durability on those wheels? My area is pretty bad as far as potholes go...so they will probably take a hit or two, even if I do my best to avoid them.

mithiral67 · 12-28-2010, 03:17 PM

Yea, wheels are the number one mod to change the look of a car. An you can sell ur stock ones to help pay for the new ones

SpmnE9zero · 12-28-2010, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TiAg335i

How is the durability on those wheels? My area is pretty bad as far as potholes go...so they will probably take a hit or two, even if I do my best to avoid them.

If you havent bent your OEM wheels you prolly wont bend the VMR's, but if your stockers are bent, the VMR's would be also!

TiAg335i · 12-28-2010, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SpmnE9zero

If you havent bent your OEM wheels you prolly wont bend the VMR's, but if your stockers are bent, the VMR's would be also!

Nah - I've taken some pretty nasty hits to my OEM wheels, and no bends fortunately...something tells me though that the VMR's wouldn't hold up - obviously I would be more careful but all it takes is one bad hit..

SpmnE9zero · 12-28-2010, 03:26 PM

You may be able to find some really nice wheels used with tires for that price. Just gotta look around!

samchoi604 · 12-28-2010, 05:18 PM

I would strongly recommend the M3 steering wheel. This is what I did for $400, and can say it's the best money spent on the car. Not for looks, but for the comfort. Man they feel so good in your hands. Sometimes I even put my face up to it to sniff it.. the nappa leather smell is intoxicating.

Tee212 · 12-28-2010, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by samchoi604

I would strongly recommend the M3 steering wheel. This is what I did for $400, and can say it's the best money spent on the car. Not for looks, but for the comfort. Man they feel so good in your hands. Sometimes I even put my face up to it to sniff it.. the nappa leather smell is intoxicating.

+1 on that, whole new car feel and much more comfy.

I just got a 328 loaner and that wheel feels soo anorexic..just grosssss.

EZ_TUR90 · 12-28-2010, 05:32 PM

suspension

MassBimmer · 12-28-2010, 05:42 PM

VMR wheels are fine although I would go 18 instead of 19...Boston roads can be brutal and mine are holding up perfectly

SuperBmw · 12-28-2010, 05:56 PM

H&R Srings

Front Aero Lip, M3 lip spoiler, Black Grills

Will still be under $1200 and have room for maybe a jb3 or smoething

ac09lude · 12-28-2010, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperBmw

H&R Srings

Front Aero Lip, M3 lip spoiler, Black Grills

Will still be under $1200 and have room for maybe a jb3 or smoething

Chefcg1 · 12-28-2010, 06:18 PM

put 3 hookers in the car, one in the front two in the back and a case of scotch in the trunk then drive to Vegas...Good times!

hipnotic · 12-28-2010, 10:17 PM

wheels will make the most difference

Dr. G · 12-30-2010, 09:50 PM

Front lip, spoiler and griills are very cheap and easy mods

I335 · 12-30-2010, 09:55 PM

For $1200 I like the steering wheel idea myself - I love my M3 wheel and it was my first mod. Get a GIAC tune with the rest of the dough and you'll be set...

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SpmnE9zero DENY THE WORLD THAT SURROUNDS YOU 505 Rep 35,580 Posts Drives: JB 33ZERO Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: City of Champions iTrader: (14) Garage List 2006 330xi [0.00]	I would go lowering springs (since your on a budget) and these: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...highlight=v713 __________________ Eurocharged V5 \| ROW's / CC Delete \| K&N's \| H&R Springs \| Single Fin G.B. Grill \| Mode Carbon Diffuser \| JBSpeed CF Spoiler \| Arkym Style CF Splitter \| CF Mirror Caps \| 5% Tints \| 12mm Spacers \|
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TiAg335i Trance Life 315 Rep 4,706 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (4)	True..good points guys. The wheels really do set the whole tone for the rest of the car...
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SpmnE9zero DENY THE WORLD THAT SURROUNDS YOU 505 Rep 35,580 Posts Drives: JB 33ZERO Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: City of Champions iTrader: (14) Garage List 2006 330xi [0.00]	You may be able to find some really nice wheels used with tires for that price. Just gotta look around! __________________ Eurocharged V5 \| ROW's / CC Delete \| K&N's \| H&R Springs \| Single Fin G.B. Grill \| Mode Carbon Diffuser \| JBSpeed CF Spoiler \| Arkym Style CF Splitter \| CF Mirror Caps \| 5% Tints \| 12mm Spacers \|
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samchoi604 Colonel 60 Rep 2,334 Posts Drives: black on black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Burnaby, BC iTrader: (3)	I would strongly recommend the M3 steering wheel. This is what I did for $400, and can say it's the best money spent on the car. Not for looks, but for the comfort. Man they feel so good in your hands. Sometimes I even put my face up to it to sniff it.. the nappa leather smell is intoxicating.
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MassBimmer Major General 307 Rep 7,433 Posts Drives: 2023 i4 M50 Join Date: May 2009 Location: MA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2009 BMW [9.24]	VMR wheels are fine although I would go 18 instead of 19...Boston roads can be brutal and mine are holding up perfectly
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SuperBmw Lieutenant 68 Rep 511 Posts Drives: 07 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (5)	H&R Srings Front Aero Lip, M3 lip spoiler, Black Grills Will still be under $1200 and have room for maybe a jb3 or smoething
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I335 Brigadier General 123 Rep 4,249 Posts Drives: '08 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New England iTrader: (11)	For $1200 I like the steering wheel idea myself - I love my M3 wheel and it was my first mod. Get a GIAC tune with the rest of the dough and you'll be set...
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