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Lycan · 03-28-2011, 09:54 AM

Ok..

Some things I want to do to her now that I have her home.

I figure better to rely on your experiences and recommendations for the following items. Several caviats..

1. I Don't need to spend a TON of money on wheels right now, want nice aggressive look, dont need to spend 2K for wheels.

2. Angel eyes- Whos best whats the cost, and easiest to self-install, I don't care who's retinas I burn out when I'm behind them

3. Side Skirts-There was a GB somewhere for 10 sets I was looking at and now I cant find it.

..would like to get in on that if you think it will even out the looks.

Here is what I want to START...

Wider looking stance, aggressive looking stance done with wheel and tire combo.

Any other "starter" appearance Mods to keep me happy till I can learn more in depth about coil overs, rolling fenders, performance packages, boost etc.

If you can include linkw replies it would make it alot easier since this searching for 128i stuff is pretty new to me...and then theres the whole 135 stuff fits the 128 stuff

Many thnaks to anyone who has the time and kindness to assist me with this starting off point..

Suggestions?

Lycan · 03-28-2011, 09:59 AM

Oh and the obligatory pic

AlwayzUnce · 03-28-2011, 10:09 AM

de-badge... atleast take that dealer sticker off, i wouldve had them do that before i drove off the lot.

ulrichd · 03-28-2011, 10:25 AM

There are may used sets of 18" 264 wheels with tires in the For Sale forum. Start there. In my opinion the Performance skirts with the standard 128 bumpers will look odd. Do the wheels and a slight drop, maybe Eibach springs.

soulbro · 03-28-2011, 10:27 AM

You might want to try asking in the Cosmetic Modifications (exterior / interior) forum, too. Have fun

-Will

freshwhite335 · 03-28-2011, 11:08 AM

oh and btw, your car is Monaco Blue, not Montego

Lycan · 03-28-2011, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlwayzUnce

de-badge... atleast take that dealer sticker off, i wouldve had them do that before i drove off the lot.

Yup did that..youre looking at the pic the dealer had posted before Ipicked her up

Rest asured that gay ass sticker's gone dude

Lycan · 03-28-2011, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxnix

Amen!

Seems like you are mostly into static appearance rather than dynamic performance in your modification schemes, so I would suggest you actually drive the car for a while to understand its virtues. You may then adjust your spending priorities to be more performance oriented.

Or not.

Umm...good thought...but yeah I really want a nice daily driver thats easy on the eyes...I honestly don't see me getting to far intot he performance mod arean, OR if ID do it would be down the road a ways...working on my track bikes takes first priority

Lycan · 03-28-2011, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ulrichd

There are may used sets of 18" 264 wheels with tires in the For Sale forum. Start there. In my opinion the Performance skirts with the standard 128 bumpers will look odd. Do the wheels and a slight drop, maybe Eibach springs.

Thanks and true from what I have seen thus far it would look odd witht the standard bumperas, my plan was to do those as well, cosmetic like I said, Im not opposed ot bumpers to make it look like it should...after all I wouldnt want to embarrass you fine people

Lycan · 03-28-2011, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soulbro

You might want to try asking in the Cosmetic Modifications (exterior / interior) forum, too. Have fun

-Will

Cool man, going there now

Lycan · 03-28-2011, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freshwhite335

oh and btw, your car is Monaco Blue, not Montego

I stand nitpicked

amancuso · 03-28-2011, 06:55 PM

Very nice! Mine is Montego, it's a brighter blue as pointed out. What packages did your car come with?

MikeinAlexandria · 03-28-2011, 10:05 PM

I have your wheels as my winter wheels!

I would go for KW Coil overs first, very happy with mine. Then do a BMW Performance exhaust. If you want to see the results of these, come down to Alexandria sometime.

Lycan · 03-29-2011, 08:19 AM

Ok so an out and out question...

In order to get that agressive stance the BMW's are known for and that you guys and gals have managed to acheive, what is the PREFERRED action..

I dont know about offsets except I get the concept....

Im looking at wheels all over the place and I need to know what size wheels and what size, if any, on the off-sets if necessary.

I think maybe once I have this guidance I can narrow down what "the look" of the wheels will be..

Let me know and thanks!

Lycan · 03-29-2011, 08:23 AM

Ok so heres my list of ideas so far...

1. The Alpine Angel Eyes-seems good rpice and people like them.
2. 3D front bumper
3. 3D rear
4. Wheels & Tires-Undetermined
5. Bluetooth Integration kit_Subscribed to another thread waiting on details
6. Tint-Done yesterday

I am trying NOT to get into lowering the car or rolling the fenders just yet, I want to get my track bikes done and maybe over the winter I can project her out and get coil overs, rolled fenders etc, but I want to get at least half way improved on the looks as soon as I can...

amancuso · 03-29-2011, 09:20 AM

What are 3D bumpers?

Lycan · 03-29-2011, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amancuso

What are 3D bumpers?

3D design front spoiler is what I meant..

amancuso · 03-29-2011, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lycan

3D design front spoiler is what I meant..

Ah ok, they don't make products for the non-m sport bumpers so it'll be a double expense. You'd need to buy the m-sport then the 3D stuff too. Now we're talking $$$

03-28-2011, 09:54 AM	#1
Lycan Rollin MD roads in the 135 or the bikes. Drives: 2008 128i, 2012 135i M package Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Belair Maryland Posts: 22 iTrader: (0)	Help me build her out..2008 128i Ok.. Some things I want to do to her now that I have her home. I figure better to rely on your experiences and recommendations for the following items. Several caviats.. 1. I Don't need to spend a TON of money on wheels right now, want nice aggressive look, dont need to spend 2K for wheels. 2. Angel eyes- Whos best whats the cost, and easiest to self-install, I don't care who's retinas I burn out when I'm behind them 3. Side Skirts-There was a GB somewhere for 10 sets I was looking at and now I cant find it...would like to get in on that if you think it will even out the looks. Here is what I want to START... Wider looking stance, aggressive looking stance done with wheel and tire combo. Any other "starter" appearance Mods to keep me happy till I can learn more in depth about coil overs, rolling fenders, performance packages, boost etc. If you can include linkw replies it would make it alot easier since this searching for 128i stuff is pretty new to me...and then theres the whole 135 stuff fits the 128 stuff Many thnaks to anyone who has the time and kindness to assist me with this starting off point.. Suggestions?
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03-28-2011, 09:59 AM	#2
Lycan Rollin MD roads in the 135 or the bikes. Drives: 2008 128i, 2012 135i M package Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Belair Maryland Posts: 22 iTrader: (0)	Oh and the obligatory pic Attached Images

03-28-2011, 10:27 AM	#5
soulbro Enlisted Member Drives: 2012 BMW 135i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 41 iTrader: (0)	You might want to try asking in the Cosmetic Modifications (exterior / interior) forum, too. Have fun -Will __________________ HERE!! 2012 montego blue 135i 6mt / black boston leather / m sport / premium / convenience / heated seats / navigation / bmw apps / harmon kardon

03-28-2011, 11:08 AM	#6
freshwhite335 Colonel Drives: 2011 135i DCT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: 904 FL Posts: 2,825 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [0.00]	oh and btw, your car is Monaco Blue, not Montego __________________ 2011 135i DCT Jet Black/Black/Grey Poplar ZMP, ZPP, ZCV, ZVP, ZCW, 609, Sirius LCI Blacklines, BMWP Grilles, Ziza Interior Lights

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03-28-2011, 10:09 AM	#3
AlwayzUnce Petey G Drives: 2011 128i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wayne, NJ Posts: 347 iTrader: (1)	de-badge... atleast take that dealer sticker off, i wouldve had them do that before i drove off the lot.

03-28-2011, 10:25 AM	#4
ulrichd Colonel Drives: 128i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,023 iTrader: (5)	There are may used sets of 18" 264 wheels with tires in the For Sale forum. Start there. In my opinion the Performance skirts with the standard 128 bumpers will look odd. Do the wheels and a slight drop, maybe Eibach springs.

03-28-2011, 06:55 PM	#12
amancuso Captain Drives: 00 Z3 2.3,12 R56, 12 128i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, New Jersey Posts: 734 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 128i [0.50]	Very nice! Mine is Montego, it's a brighter blue as pointed out. What packages did your car come with?

03-28-2011, 10:05 PM	#13
MikeinAlexandria Lieutenant Drives: 128i M Sport Convertible Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 568 iTrader: (0)	I have your wheels as my winter wheels! I would go for KW Coil overs first, very happy with mine. Then do a BMW Performance exhaust. If you want to see the results of these, come down to Alexandria sometime.

03-29-2011, 08:19 AM	#14
Lycan Rollin MD roads in the 135 or the bikes. Drives: 2008 128i, 2012 135i M package Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Belair Maryland Posts: 22 iTrader: (0)	Ok so an out and out question... In order to get that agressive stance the BMW's are known for and that you guys and gals have managed to acheive, what is the PREFERRED action.. I dont know about offsets except I get the concept.... Im looking at wheels all over the place and I need to know what size wheels and what size, if any, on the off-sets if necessary. I think maybe once I have this guidance I can narrow down what "the look" of the wheels will be.. Let me know and thanks!

03-29-2011, 08:23 AM	#15
Lycan Rollin MD roads in the 135 or the bikes. Drives: 2008 128i, 2012 135i M package Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Belair Maryland Posts: 22 iTrader: (0)	Ok so heres my list of ideas so far... 1. The Alpine Angel Eyes-seems good rpice and people like them. 2. 3D front bumper 3. 3D rear 4. Wheels & Tires-Undetermined 5. Bluetooth Integration kit_Subscribed to another thread waiting on details 6. Tint-Done yesterday I am trying NOT to get into lowering the car or rolling the fenders just yet, I want to get my track bikes done and maybe over the winter I can project her out and get coil overs, rolled fenders etc, but I want to get at least half way improved on the looks as soon as I can...

03-29-2011, 09:20 AM	#16
amancuso Captain Drives: 00 Z3 2.3,12 R56, 12 128i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, New Jersey Posts: 734 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 128i [0.50]	What are 3D bumpers?