Bimmer 320d

brownin · Jun 22, 2013

copied from another forum:

Had a 197 (now with Jon_R) which was lovely but i changed job and was doing over 40 miles a day commute so it was not kind to the pockets, so I swapped it for this in December:

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all I've done is had a service and kept it relatively clean and taken a few pics, but a few plans in pipeline:

Plans Include:

Style32 18" Alloys
Lowering
LED rear Clusters
Angel Eyes
Machine Polish/Detail

brownin · Jun 22, 2013

so I gave it a clean, desperately need some ironx i think though got some deposits i cannot shift,
any ways here are some pictures I took this evening, it will be lowered shortly, but for now DISH!

as you can see I have a problem with the fog and signal units, so i bought a set of depo on ebay for cheap, so awaiting to get at the main lens with some toothpase and hot water and then fit the new signal lens'

spoil the front end i think you will agree...

Next Plans,
new fog light
angel eyes (ccfl or led?)
Lows (suggestions please)
black kidney grills
black film on indicators (lamin-x?)
rear led or e90 style smoked rears

Daniel · Jun 22, 2013

I don't wish to sound rude but you've ruined that. It looked lovely when it was standard.

brownin · Jun 22, 2013

Daniel said:
I don't wish to sound rude but you've ruined that. It looked lovely when it was standard.

it's ok, i don't expect everyone to like it, thanks anyway

Jackwoody · Jun 22, 2013

brownin said:
it's ok, i don't expect everyone to like it, thanks anyway

I think it looks good. Get some coilovers on and it'll look even better

philmots · Jun 22, 2013

Daniel said:
I don't wish to sound rude but you've ruined that. It looked lovely when it was standard.

+1

Should of put it on prolines and left it be. Such a shame as it looked a minter - xenons too rare on any model never mind a 320d

philmots · Jun 22, 2013

I'd not put angel eyes on it either they look dreadful on any BMW that doesn't have them factory.

RDH · Jun 22, 2013

Jesus what are you doing that?

Stop. Now.

ch!ppen · Jun 23, 2013

Tbh, the mods he's done so far are pretty much what a lot of the BMW forum guys love.

I wouldn't say it looks awful tbf, not what i'd choose to do, but there's far worse out there!

Dan@M.A.D · Jun 24, 2013

Done the swirl flaps??

DanielJames · Jun 24, 2013

This thread is better read backwards lol

Alan · Jun 24, 2013

Dull as dish water..

Sir_Dave · Jun 25, 2013

ch!ppen said:
Tbh, the mods he's done so far are pretty much what a lot of the BMW forum guys love.

Is that a good thing? Last time i logged on to e46zone i thought i was on the Bradford cruizin for b1tchez & drugz forum.

The wheels are terrible, your plans are terrible.

Please sell the BMW and buy a vectra instead.

Rob · Jun 25, 2013

The style 32's are cracking in 18's, just don't work so well in 17's on the 3 series.

brownin · Jul 1, 2013

for all the haters I see the standard look everywhere, so I wanted to do something different but still OEM seeing as the wheels are genuine BMW and all I planned to do was add little touches. I am probably going to revert back to the MV2 and just change the springs for eibachs as i took it to snowdon this weekend and the scrubbing was unbearable even though arches have been rolled, so you can all be happy again

Rob said:
The style 32's are cracking in 18's, just don't work so well in 17's on the 3 series.

nice to see some taste, these are 18s, staggered 8 and 9j, only reason may not work so well at moment is cause the car is still at standard height.

Sir_Dave said:
Is that a good thing? Last time i logged on to e46zone i thought i was on the Bradford cruizin for b1tchez & drugz forum.

The wheels are terrible, your plans are terrible.

Please sell the BMW and buy a vectra instead.

I find you quite frankly rude and the fact you drive a hairdressers car with the most chav option of wheels for it makes your comments irrelevant,

Rob · Jul 1, 2013

That's strange that they're 18's, they look crazy small compared to my old ones:

RDH · Jul 1, 2013

LOL. Mod a car to look different - make it unbearable to drive.

The idiots guide to modding. To it back to standard and you've got a very nice car. Just stop ruining it with stupid mods.

Sir_Dave · Jul 1, 2013

brownin said:
you drive a hairdressers car with the most chav option of wheels for it makes your comments irrelevant

lol. I've had a few BMW's.

Anyways, as i've been looking at e46's all morning, here's a picture of mine from last year. Note the lack of silly wheels.

DanielJames · Jul 1, 2013

brownin said:
I find you quite frankly rude and the fact you drive a hairdressers car with the most chav option of wheels for it makes your comments irrelevant,

lol never go full r****d

brownin · Jul 1, 2013

Never knew posting on a car forum would result with such school playground antics

banther · Jul 1, 2013

I'll take 3 grams of Charlie.

PM me your Paypal

RDH · Jul 1, 2013

banther said:
I'll take 3 grams of Charlie.

PM me your Paypal

To be fair it looks that poor compared to how it did I wouldn't even compliment it as drug dealer ish. It just looks pony. A shame really because it looked cracking how he bought it.

banther · Jul 1, 2013

Agreed.

jon_r · Jul 1, 2013

Dan@M.A.D said:
Done the swirl flaps??

I got these done a few years back. They're still on my garage shelf actually.

Alan said:
Dull as dish water..

Couldn't disagree more if i'm honest. Fantastically well made, handled OK, reasonable to drive once you learnt the characteristics of the engine, perfect driving position, smart looks and oh so economical. I'd have another in a flash.

Edit: But i will admit that's personal taste.

Tom · Jul 1, 2013

Jesus. Whats the matter with people on here? Stop abusing the BMW.

RDH · Jul 1, 2013

Tom said:
Jesus. Whats the matter with people on here? Stop abusing the BMW.

I was abusing his taste in mods. The car is lovely, I just think he ruined it.

Tom · Jul 1, 2013

No, i meant the same thing.

ch!ppen · Jul 1, 2013

RDH said:
LOL. Mod a car to look different - make it unbearable to drive.

The idiots guide to modding. To it back to standard and you've got a very nice car. Just stop ruining it with stupid mods.

Keep seeing you posting negative crap, cheer up. He's already admitted he made a mistake and is correcting it.

This forum makes me laugh at times...

RDH · Jul 2, 2013

ch!ppen said:
Keep seeing you posting negative crap, cheer up. He's already admitted he made a mistake and is correcting it.

This forum makes me laugh at times...

Seeing people ruin their cars (which he's already admitted to) keeps me happy.

SOHROB · Jul 2, 2013

Have you removed those shite wing mirror covers yet RDH?

Naith · Jul 2, 2013

f**k about some nasty little b******s on here lately. Like the boys a rapist!

If you are then abuse is valid.

JaredHasNoBrain · Jul 2, 2013

Haven't seen this round recently but with your plans:
angel eyes is not for me, only works on E30s or new new BMWs
lows need to be about 20-30mm? Might look lower in person so have a measure from the centre dish to the arch and get what you prefer in the middle just a bit of space will look good.
possible little camber on the rear? Just a little tho lol

seems everyone is having a moan so this is IMO.

_Tom · Jul 3, 2013

Style 32's look ace on coupes. Yet to see them on a saloon but not sure they'd work as well. I'll wait until it's lowered to pass judgement.

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luc7jwP4Hm1qht0e4o1_500.jpg

Nick172Cup · Jul 3, 2013

Don't think it looks that bad tbh, though it needs to be slammed and 'scened' to pull the wheels off.

Sir_Dave · Jul 3, 2013

Rob said:
The style 32's are cracking in 18's, just don't work so well in 17's on the 3 series.

Completely forgot to mention this earlier, but its probably as they made quite a few different Style 32's: http://felgenkatalog.auto-treff.com/?felge=320 which ones you get determine whether they look ok or not ...

_Tom · Jul 3, 2013

Sir_Dave said:
Completely forgot to mention this earlier, but its probably as they made quite a few different Style 32's: http://felgenkatalog.auto-treff.com/?felge=320 which ones you get determine whether they look ok or not ...

Yep it's 7 series ones you want on a E46.

RDH · Jul 3, 2013

SOHROB said:
Have you removed those s**te wing mirror covers yet RDH?

I don't have wing mirror covers. Never have. But anyway....

brownin · Jul 6, 2013

I wouldnt say by any means that the car is ruined

RDH · Jul 6, 2013

You've made it look a lot worse than did at the start.

iOllieSM · Jul 6, 2013

RDH said:
You've made it look a lot worse than did at the start.

Why's it alot worse?

If you have nothing nice to say, don't say it at all?

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