New Socal member - San Diego

alien2936 · 10-05-2012, 07:27 PM

Hey all,

I have been following a bunch of threads and even bought a few things from the classifieds...so I definitely thought it was time to introduce my lady and I.

2004 330ci steel blue convertible - non zhp

Mods to date:
** Wheels and tires upgrade (from ugly stock square setup to 1 series staggered)
** BMW performance (euro style version) short shifter kit
** Borla Exhaust System
** aFE Intake
** Conforti Chip
** ST Coilovers (thank you BMWespresso!)

Parts already ordered:
** Predator Orion V2 LED Angel Eyes 4300K - stock xenon color (thank you juslookin!)
** ASA SK1 Supercharger Kit (thank you Little Dragon!)

Mods Planning to Complete
** Blackout ONLY center of grille - keeping the edges chrome

To be honest, I love my baby...and I have been going back and forth about what to do next. Maybe wrapping the interior in the 3m d-noc matte black...? I kind of like the way the amber lights look on the steel blue...this color seems to not jive as well with the clear or smoke in my opinion...What do you guys think?

Here are some pics (haven't installed the supercharger or angel eyes yet)...

illestminimike · 10-05-2012, 07:28 PM

Welcome. What part of SoCal?

alien2936 · 10-05-2012, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by illestminimike

Welcome. What part of SoCal?

San Diego... what about you? (btw - I updated the title to include it...meant to throw SD in there!)

illestminimike · 10-05-2012, 07:51 PM

LA. You'll find lots of members down there.

alien2936 · 10-05-2012, 08:01 PM

Sweet. Figured there would be a few down here...perfect place for a vert too! Like your ride bro..

illestminimike · 10-06-2012, 02:13 PM

Thanks. My favorite member in the world lives in SD. I'm sure he will chime in soon.

Solidjake · 10-09-2012, 04:35 PM

Clean vert. Welcome.

alien2936 · 10-09-2012, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solidjake

Clean vert. Welcome.

Thanks! Seems like a great place...

777eThOd* · 10-10-2012, 09:51 AM

Looks Great mate! Welcome !!

alien2936 · 10-10-2012, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 777eThOd*

Looks Great mate! Welcome !!

I appreciate it bro...thanks!

Gheybe · 10-10-2012, 10:48 AM

Welcome.

Any shots with the wheels and ST's installed?

alien2936 · 10-10-2012, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gheybe

Welcome.

Any shots with the wheels and ST's installed?

That's with them installed...the angle might make it look higher than it is. It can go lower, but I gotta say I like this height so far - nice stance and doesn't scrape all over the place.

I'll try to post a picture or two from before so you can compare...

k20z1 L · 10-10-2012, 05:43 PM

looks really nice, keep up the good work!

illestminimike · 10-10-2012, 06:01 PM

Just noticed the amber LED tails. I like them.

alien2936 · 10-10-2012, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k20z1 L

looks really nice, keep up the good work!

Thanks buddy!

Quote:

Originally Posted by illestminimike

Just noticed the amber LED tails. I like them.

I just got some clear leds from an e46 vert...haha. I thought I would put them on and see which one looks better in person. Hard decision, but the clear is starting to grow on me now...

I'm going to be installing some angel eyes soon...so after I bake the light and take it apart...I'll take out the amber corners and see everything together.

illestminimike · 10-10-2012, 06:12 PM

I think the amber is better. It's more rare. Sell me those clears.

alien2936 · 10-10-2012, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by illestminimike

I think the amber is better. It's more rare. Sell me those clears.

Haha...I'm going to give it a week and see how it plays out...

Ice Cold · 10-10-2012, 08:00 PM

Nice! Sometimes I wish I had gotten a facelift coupe

10-05-2012, 07:27 PM	#1
alien2936 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 9 My Ride: 2004 330ci View My Garage	New Socal member - San Diego Hey all, I have been following a bunch of threads and even bought a few things from the classifieds...so I definitely thought it was time to introduce my lady and I. 2004 330ci steel blue convertible - non zhp Mods to date: Wheels and tires upgrade (from ugly stock square setup to 1 series staggered) BMW performance (euro style version) short shifter kit Borla Exhaust System aFE Intake Conforti Chip ST Coilovers (thank you BMWespresso!) Parts already ordered: Predator Orion V2 LED Angel Eyes 4300K - stock xenon color (thank you juslookin!) ASA SK1 Supercharger Kit (thank you Little Dragon!) Mods Planning to Complete ** Blackout ONLY center of grille - keeping the edges chrome To be honest, I love my baby...and I have been going back and forth about what to do next. Maybe wrapping the interior in the 3m d-noc matte black...? I kind of like the way the amber lights look on the steel blue...this color seems to not jive as well with the clear or smoke in my opinion...What do you guys think? Here are some pics (haven't installed the supercharger or angel eyes yet)... Last edited by alien2936; 10-14-2012 at 01:08 AM.

10-05-2012, 07:28 PM	#2
illestminimike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Covina CA Posts: 3,925 My Ride: 2003 SMG Vert M3 View My Garage	Welcome. What part of SoCal? __________________ -2003 M3 Vert -1967 Mini Cooper

10-05-2012, 07:51 PM	#4
illestminimike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Covina CA Posts: 3,925 My Ride: 2003 SMG Vert M3 View My Garage	LA. You'll find lots of members down there. __________________ -2003 M3 Vert -1967 Mini Cooper

10-06-2012, 02:13 PM	#6
illestminimike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Covina CA Posts: 3,925 My Ride: 2003 SMG Vert M3 View My Garage	Thanks. My favorite member in the world lives in SD. I'm sure he will chime in soon. __________________ -2003 M3 Vert -1967 Mini Cooper

10-09-2012, 04:35 PM	#7
Solidjake Mod Join Date: May 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 19,929 My Ride: 2002 330i View My Garage	Clean vert. Welcome. __________________ Follow my cross country drive to Bimmerfest West 2013 http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=987217 Youtube - Electric Fan Swap/Aux Fan Removal - Projector Retrofit - E46 Bulb Guide

10-05-2012, 08:01 PM	#5
alien2936 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 9 My Ride: 2004 330ci View My Garage	Sweet. Figured there would be a few down here...perfect place for a vert too! Like your ride bro..

10-10-2012, 09:51 AM	#9
777eThOd* /// Power Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 950 My Ride: spins to much View My Garage	Looks Great mate! Welcome !! __________________ BimmerBrakes

10-10-2012, 10:48 AM	#11
Gheybe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego/Santa Barbara Posts: 10,051 My Ride: C6 Z06 View My Garage	Welcome. Any shots with the wheels and ST's installed? __________________ Gabe gabrielmilori.com

10-10-2012, 05:43 PM	#13
k20z1 L Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: North Jersey Posts: 123 My Ride: 04 330ci View My Garage	looks really nice, keep up the good work!

10-10-2012, 06:01 PM	#14
illestminimike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Covina CA Posts: 3,925 My Ride: 2003 SMG Vert M3 View My Garage	Just noticed the amber LED tails. I like them. __________________ -2003 M3 Vert -1967 Mini Cooper

10-10-2012, 06:12 PM	#16
illestminimike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Covina CA Posts: 3,925 My Ride: 2003 SMG Vert M3 View My Garage	I think the amber is better. It's more rare. Sell me those clears. __________________ -2003 M3 Vert -1967 Mini Cooper

10-10-2012, 08:00 PM	#18
Ice Cold Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,130 My Ride: 2005 330xi View My Garage	Nice! Sometimes I wish I had gotten a facelift coupe __________________ Follow Me On Instagram: JamesMarshall_E46 My Progress Thread - How To Set a Signature - Black Sedans FTMFW -James-

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