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My 330ci... from beginning till now!

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Hey guys, its been a while since i've posted on here. Been so busy haven't had enough time. But I realized today that is been about a year since I first began changing up my car a bit. I wanted to keep all my mod's classy and as close to the OEM look as possible! So here's a couple pics of her transformation! (These are all the cosmetic changes... Maintenece has always been kept up to date ;))


This is how she looked when I bought her.





My first mod was OEM LED Tail lights. Love the LED look so much better.

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This was soon followed by ORION V2 angel eyes.





Now the big modding began. I bought my front Mtech bumper form Khoalty (which had perfect fitment), and my rear bumper I picked it up from Umnitza's warehouse (this also had very good fitment). I had no issues installing them at all. Also got some matte black grills from Jlevisw.





Test fitting the bumper before I had it painted.



Khoalty bumper vs my stock



I was very happy with the outcome :thumbsup:





New headlight lenses were a must... So I bought a pair from Khoalty. Excellect product!



Crystal Clear! ;)



I decided to wrap my interior trim with 3M scotchprint brushed aluminum. My first time ever wrapping, so there are minor imperfections, but i'm satisfied with the result!

Before:



After:











I got my VMR VB3's. Picked them up locally! (don't mind the stain on the concrete)





Also picked up this little baby locally ;)



Making sure there are no leaks and such!



And this is how she looks today! :D




Let me know what you guys think! Comments and Criticism are welcome... as well as any recommendations as to what is next! :thumbup:
 
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#83 · (Edited)
Haven't updated in a while... been really busy. But decided to post something.

One thing I forgot to add was my tint. 22% all around. So far haven't had any troubles with cops, but we'll see :eeps:





The Koni's are going in next weekend. Any recommendations on springs to match?

Have more planned for the summer (including new wheel setup) ;)
 
#98 ·
100 bucks :4ngie: They had no idea what they had!!

Hey OP the car looks great! I am wondering though, I know you are thinking about a mild drop, the car looks like a good height to me but Im wondering if it is stock suspension? or possibly sport suspension? Good work! I love the VB3's
Right now its on sport suspension! I have Koni yellows sitting in my garage for weeks now which are going on soon. Thanks a lot :thumbup: Love my VB3's, but i'm looking to pick up some Apex Arc-8's this summer.

Nice progress!

Go with Eibach Pro-Kit springs. They ride well, and won't beat the car up on speed bumps and low driveways.
Thanks!! Thats what I was thinking... Don't want the H&R raked look. I'll probably order a set this week!
 
#102 ·
I had the exact same dream.... oh wait :rofl:

But yeah I got super lucky! Won't be able to install it till this weekend. It'll be much easier changing the wheel this time around (since I don't need to install the harness and new clockspring) haha. I'll post pictures after install!
 
#112 · (Edited)
New wheel installed! :thumbup: Feels SO much nicer while driving compared to the old one!



I'm thinking about getting titanium shadow trim for the rest of the car now... thoughts?
Matt,

As nice as this trim looks, keep in mind that over time this trim tends to bubble and peal. If anything, I would try to get silver cube trim which will retain the look and style...:thumbsup: The SMG wheel looks great!
 
#107 ·
Yeah I think it will look good as well! Kinda over my wrapped trim since its getting pretty beat up. haha. I'll look around for a set!

Get ready for it haha. I've been pulled over numerous times for front window tint and mine was half as dark as yours :thumbdwn: I wish they would let us like they do here in DC
Yeah at least its only a fixing ticket. But i've been running it for almost a year now without any issues! *knock on wood* :eeps:
 
#123 ·
I've put a lot into maintenance! Much more than my mods... haha

Matt,

Check out my ZHP project thread. I should have some pics of my silver cube trim at different angles. I love them....in fact, considering getting a fresh coup set just so I can change things out from time to time in my ///M :thumbsup:
Just checked them out! Actually looks really good!! Gonna ask around dismantlers around here and see if I can find some locally :thumbup:

tastefully done.

love it man :thumbs up:
Thanks a lot :)

looks really good
Thanks!! :thumbup:

Wow keeps looking better and better :thumbup: Nice steal on that steering wheel!
She's come along way. I'll probably keep her as is for a while! I got so lucky with the steering wheel :) Love that S54 swap! Your car looks great!
 
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