Body kits - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

K3VMO · 01-21-2009, 12:07 AM

People,

I'm in the market for an after market body kit, but unfortunately scratching my head with regards to where to go. Anyone have any good suggestions?

little_croco · 01-21-2009, 12:18 AM

Do you have any preference yet? Typically there are M-tech, ACS, Hamann, Hartge, Breyton, etc which are more popular and more available in HK.

You may want a whole kit from the same brand or like some of our members here who pick a "cocktail" approach

Perhaps you can join us in some meets to see our cars in person to get some more ideas.

K3VMO · 01-21-2009, 02:06 AM

Well have been looking around..... current preference lies with ACS & Rieger but haven't seen the Breyton one yet.

Was wondering order online or is there somewhere reliable to go order in person. Then could hopefully pick and mix.

Would be great to meet... let me know the venue and time.

little_croco · 01-21-2009, 02:32 AM

Easier for ACS as you can just goto BMWHK parts dept for the kit (then you can opt to have installation by them or outside). This can ensure 100% fit and quality assurance (well, if any problem, can "fxxk" them up....

)

Other kits, my recommendation is to find a workshop then ask them to order it for you and doing the paint+installation too.

K3VMO · 01-23-2009, 03:18 AM

So just a simple case of walking into any workshop and asking what stock they have?? or do different places order different kits??

I gather the ACS kits are the easiest to order as they're popular.... just wondering the best way to find the slightly less popular ones.

william_cwl · 01-23-2009, 04:58 AM

from my experience, u need to order and wait for most of them
some shops do have stock ACS kits/Mtech kits, but the price is usually more expensive (though they may charge u less on installation)
u don't need to wait long if u order from bmw (around 2-3 weeks) and of course installing by them is better if budget is not a big concern

little_croco · 01-23-2009, 05:41 AM

u need to shop around for different kits. if you are going after some "non-popular" kits here, most likely you will need to do it online though some shops can order them for you (with a premium).

Bimmer /E93 · 01-23-2009, 05:54 AM

I think what you most want to worry about is the paint.
Matching your aprons/skirts to the same body color of your other part of the car is a challenge. I have heard many complaint from car owner on paint body shops that they are unable to match, mix match colors. Especially if your car is not brand new (few months old)
I bought mine (M Tech) from BMWHK; they are more expensive than what was available online, but I admit, they paint job they did is great. nothing to complain about...

little_croco · 01-25-2009, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmer /E93

I think what you most want to worry about is the paint.
Matching your aprons/skirts to the same body color of your other part of the car is a challenge. I have heard many complaint from car owner on paint body shops that they are unable to match, mix match colors. Especially if your car is not brand new (few months old)
I bought mine (M Tech) from BMWHK; they are more expensive than what was available online, but I admit, they paint job they did is great. nothing to complain about...

I will agree with that as long as yours is an AW which is light color. We know AW is not easy to maintain against time. So you may prefer a more professional paint matcher for a premium.

Bimmer /E93 · 01-25-2009, 03:20 AM

Yes, my E93 is Platinum Bronze Metallic...
My 2 friends, had Sky grey and the other had it in Red...

kuvesh · 01-25-2009, 04:03 AM

ACS kits are at the bottom of my list. Better to go for the m-tech or hamann. otherwise just do the mix-n-match approach - there are plenty of other brands out there. have a look in the picture section of this forum as there are lots of examples.

Mrbangis · 01-25-2009, 04:07 AM

good thread! but AW is hard to match!

Lewis@MWDesign · 01-31-2009, 02:27 AM

For AW e92/e93, the OEM M-Technik Kit would be the most ideal.

**sporting 3d Design Front Splitters

We currently have this in stock at our Vancouver warehouse, PM us for exact pricing.

little_croco · 02-01-2009, 09:48 PM

I am not a fans of M kit, but it looks nice on E92/93!

01-21-2009, 12:07 AM	#1
K3VMO New Member Drives: White 335i Conv. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 6 iTrader: (0)	Body kits People, I'm in the market for an after market body kit, but unfortunately scratching my head with regards to where to go. Anyone have any good suggestions?

01-21-2009, 12:18 AM	#2
little_croco Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E90 330i Monaco Blue/Beige Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,959 iTrader: (0) View little_croco's Garage	Do you have any preference yet? Typically there are M-tech, ACS, Hamann, Hartge, Breyton, etc which are more popular and more available in HK. You may want a whole kit from the same brand or like some of our members here who pick a "cocktail" approach Perhaps you can join us in some meets to see our cars in person to get some more ideas. __________________ E90 330i VB36 Monaco Blue/Beige/BurledWalnut - Prodrive GC-014I Forged 18" 8.5J/9.5J British Black + Potenza RE-11 225/255 + SACHS Performance + H&R ARBs + ACS bodykit + Brembo Gran Turismo Brake Kit 355-6F/345-4R + Rogue Engineering IKON exhaust kit + Simota Intake V2 + MFD Scoops + Blackline w/ red bulbs + PIAA H11 4700K fog + PIAA 6500K White Angel Eyes + PIAA H-492 license plate LED + GS-55 front doors LED + Valentine-1

01-21-2009, 02:32 AM	#4
little_croco Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E90 330i Monaco Blue/Beige Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,959 iTrader: (0) View little_croco's Garage	Easier for ACS as you can just goto BMWHK parts dept for the kit (then you can opt to have installation by them or outside). This can ensure 100% fit and quality assurance (well, if any problem, can "fxxk" them up.... ) Other kits, my recommendation is to find a workshop then ask them to order it for you and doing the paint+installation too. __________________ E90 330i VB36 Monaco Blue/Beige/BurledWalnut - Prodrive GC-014I Forged 18" 8.5J/9.5J British Black + Potenza RE-11 225/255 + SACHS Performance + H&R ARBs + ACS bodykit + Brembo Gran Turismo Brake Kit 355-6F/345-4R + Rogue Engineering IKON exhaust kit + Simota Intake V2 + MFD Scoops + Blackline w/ red bulbs + PIAA H11 4700K fog + PIAA 6500K White Angel Eyes + PIAA H-492 license plate LED + GS-55 front doors LED + Valentine-1

01-23-2009, 04:58 AM	#6
william_cwl Private First Class Drives: 2008 E91 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: HK Posts: 122 iTrader: (0) View william_cwl's Garage	from my experience, u need to order and wait for most of them some shops do have stock ACS kits/Mtech kits, but the price is usually more expensive (though they may charge u less on installation) u don't need to wait long if u order from bmw (around 2-3 weeks) and of course installing by them is better if budget is not a big concern __________________

01-23-2009, 05:41 AM	#7
little_croco Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E90 330i Monaco Blue/Beige Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,959 iTrader: (0) View little_croco's Garage	u need to shop around for different kits. if you are going after some "non-popular" kits here, most likely you will need to do it online though some shops can order them for you (with a premium). __________________ E90 330i VB36 Monaco Blue/Beige/BurledWalnut - Prodrive GC-014I Forged 18" 8.5J/9.5J British Black + Potenza RE-11 225/255 + SACHS Performance + H&R ARBs + ACS bodykit + Brembo Gran Turismo Brake Kit 355-6F/345-4R + Rogue Engineering IKON exhaust kit + Simota Intake V2 + MFD Scoops + Blackline w/ red bulbs + PIAA H11 4700K fog + PIAA 6500K White Angel Eyes + PIAA H-492 license plate LED + GS-55 front doors LED + Valentine-1

01-21-2009, 02:06 AM	#3
K3VMO New Member Drives: White 335i Conv. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 6 iTrader: (0)	Well have been looking around..... current preference lies with ACS & Rieger but haven't seen the Breyton one yet. Was wondering order online or is there somewhere reliable to go order in person. Then could hopefully pick and mix. Would be great to meet... let me know the venue and time.

01-23-2009, 03:18 AM	#5
K3VMO New Member Drives: White 335i Conv. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 6 iTrader: (0)	So just a simple case of walking into any workshop and asking what stock they have?? or do different places order different kits?? I gather the ACS kits are the easiest to order as they're popular.... just wondering the best way to find the slightly less popular ones.

01-23-2009, 05:54 AM	#8
Bimmer /E93 In The Flesh Drives: E93 323i (Modified) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 99 iTrader: (0)	I think what you most want to worry about is the paint. Matching your aprons/skirts to the same body color of your other part of the car is a challenge. I have heard many complaint from car owner on paint body shops that they are unable to match, mix match colors. Especially if your car is not brand new (few months old) I bought mine (M Tech) from BMWHK; they are more expensive than what was available online, but I admit, they paint job they did is great. nothing to complain about...

01-25-2009, 03:20 AM	#10
Bimmer /E93 In The Flesh Drives: E93 323i (Modified) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 99 iTrader: (0)	Yes, my E93 is Platinum Bronze Metallic... My 2 friends, had Sky grey and the other had it in Red...

01-25-2009, 04:03 AM	#11
kuvesh Lieutenant Drives: e92 335i juiced Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 505 iTrader: (1)	ACS kits are at the bottom of my list. Better to go for the m-tech or hamann. otherwise just do the mix-n-match approach - there are plenty of other brands out there. have a look in the picture section of this forum as there are lots of examples. __________________ HAMANN FRONT APRON, SIDES, ROOF SPOILER & QUAD DIFFUSER \| VORSTEINER VRS TRUNK \| CSC3 ON 19” ADVAN RS \| BREMBO GT BBK \| BASTUCK QUAD \| KW V2 \| JB3 v1.3s beta \| BMW PERFORMANCE STEERING WHEEL \| M3 SIDE MIRRORS \| M5 SMG SHIFT KNOB \| BLACKOUT GRILLS \| PARTIALLY SMOKED LIGHTS \| WINDOW TINT

01-25-2009, 04:07 AM	#12
Mrbangis Major Drives: 09 335i AW/CR Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Long Beach Posts: 1,424 iTrader: (2)	good thread! but AW is hard to match!

01-31-2009, 02:27 AM	#13
Lewis@MWDesign Drives: 2010 BMW Z4 3.5i 6spd Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hong Kong \| Vancouver, BC Canada Posts: 1,312 iTrader: (28)	For AW e92/e93, the OEM M-Technik Kit would be the most ideal. sporting 3d Design Front Splitters We currently have this in stock at our Vancouver warehouse, PM us for exact pricing. __________________ MWDesign \| Exclusive Tuning for Fine Vehicles**

02-01-2009, 09:48 PM	#14
little_croco Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E90 330i Monaco Blue/Beige Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,959 iTrader: (0) View little_croco's Garage	I am not a fans of M kit, but it looks nice on E92/93! __________________ E90 330i VB36 Monaco Blue/Beige/BurledWalnut - Prodrive GC-014I Forged 18" 8.5J/9.5J British Black + Potenza RE-11 225/255 + SACHS Performance + H&R ARBs + ACS bodykit + Brembo Gran Turismo Brake Kit 355-6F/345-4R + Rogue Engineering IKON exhaust kit + Simota Intake V2 + MFD Scoops + Blackline w/ red bulbs + PIAA H11 4700K fog + PIAA 6500K White Angel Eyes + PIAA H-492 license plate LED + GS-55 front doors LED + Valentine-1