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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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#9 ·
Thanks! Sorry man, already sold it...

Nice.....
Thank you!:thumbup:

Car looks great! The aluminum trim game out great, I am definitely doing this soon. Hate my myrtle trim. Any pointers with the trim wrap?
Yeah I hated my myrtle as well. Make sure you clean all your trim before really well. Also use like a heat gun or hair drier when working with it. I don't think its possible without! And just take your time... Takes a lot of patience and practice. I had to redo one of my door trims because I was impatient.

:drool: super clean!!
Right back at ya! Love your car :thumbsup:
 
#13 ·
Thanks man.

Glorious! Glad all of our products worked out perfectly for you :thumbsup:
I'm extremely happy with your products! Might be placing an order on mtech sides and splitters soon! I'll let you guys know ;)

Great job :thumbsup: get her some Mtech II side skirts and your pack is done ;)

More pics of the interior wrap
thanks a lot. I'll snap some pics of the wrap later today and post them if I have some time!
 
#20 · (Edited)
Thanks! Really happy I picked them up. I like the staggered look!

it was at night, i tried to keep pace lol.. just to check yours out. also hoping the driver wasnt thinking i was trying to race lol. but i think you did exit the 12 to napa though. hey my buddies are throwing a car meet at the pena ADObe lake in vacaville.. come through:) its on the 26th
I think I remember you! I was driving pretty fast though... I was late and had to get to Napa. I'll try my best to make it! Would be lot a fun. That sunday morning the 27th at 8:00am there is a huge meet in Sacramento at the California Auto Museum if you wanna come. It's gonna be a big turnout!
 
#32 ·
Oh nice! I live in Carmichael. Ever go to the EuroSunday events?

alrite... are you on FB? hoping to set something up this summer.
Yeah for sure. Let me know!

wheels look great, are they 18's?
Thanks! No they are 19's.

Your interior is just like mines! And you've got the exact same look I'm going for except in topaz obviously. I'm a big fan of your work so far sir. Kudos.
Thanks man! I like the look :thumbsup:
 
#36 ·
Thanks! New lenses make a big difference especially if you have never changed them before!

Tastefully done sir, good job
Thanks a lot! Was trying to keep it classy :thumbup:

Hi I have a question. I'm getting a frond m bumper for my 330ci, only labor(painting and mounting) has been asked 400$ + painting my front kidney grills to the car color!
Is it a good price?
I'm in so Cal!!!
Well installation you can do yourself. It is very simple, and enjoyable to work on your car. I had both front and rear bumpers painted for $300 and it was extremely well done. With installation, 400 doesn't seem that bad. Personally, I wouldn't paint the kidneys to match the car. I prefer black grills... but if you like it go ahead! Might turn out pretty good ;)
 
#35 ·
Hi I have a question. I'm getting a frond m bumper for my 330ci, only labor(painting and mounting) has been asked 400$ + painting my front kidney grills to the car color!
Is it a good price?
I'm in so Cal!!!
 
#37 ·
Thanks a lot!!!
The thing is that my front bumper has been crashed by previous owner, I don't know what's going on under it, that's why I'll be afraid to do it myself!!!
Waiting on the price for M bumper, with everything that comes with it!
Air ducts, fog lights, grills, mounts etc...
I'll let you know.
 
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