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      04-20-2006, 01:14 AM   #1
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Decisions decisions - mod day coming soon, need help deciding...

I am anxiously awaiting the end of April (edit: now early May) for a day when I will do all my mods at the same time. I have been waiting on wheels and euro spec headlamps to come in so that I can do all my mods at once - in one big swoop - and take pics of the before and after.

So as that day comes near, I want to make sure I have all the parts I could want, at least for now, so that I can walk away happy knowing I did it all.

Here is the list of what I have:

ACS TYPE IV Monoblock 19's (19x8.5 / 19x9.5)
MICHELIN PS2 235/35/19 265/30/19
EURO SPEC HEADLAMPS
OSRAM 6000k XENON
PMB WHITES
KERSCHER FRONT BUMPER
KERSCHER FOG LAMP KIT
CLEAR BRA
BLACKLINE TAILLIGHTS
INTERIOR XENON LIGHTING
TINT 50/35
OEM REAR SPOILER
edit :XENESIS TRU-MATCH FOG BULBS
edit :EUROPEAN LICENSE PLATE FRONT
edit :RAD LOCKS WHEELS LOCKS
edit :SOLARIS INVISI BULBS (TURN SIGNALS)
edit :BRITALMAN AIR INTAKE
edit :ALUMINUM PEDALS AT/DEAD


I hope I covered it all - PLEASE HELP!!!

I need to know what I am missing and what else I should have on order - what are other peeps doing?
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I hope I covered it all - PLEASE HELP!!!

I need to know what I am missing and what else I should have on order - what are other peeps doing?
wow. must be a nice problem to have good luck and have fun with all that good stuff cant wait to see some pics
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AIR INTAKE
CLEAR SIGNAL LIGHTS
FOG LIGHT REPLACEMENT
ALUMINUM PEDALS
AIR INTAKE: Currently, Gruppe M intake system and Fujita Intake system is available. Injen is also coming out with one soon. And this means AEM and K&N will bring out their weapons too for the E90.

Clear Signal lights: which ones are you looking for? Clear bulbs/Amber signals, or Clear bulbs/Clear signals? or were you asking about euro-headlights with non-orange reflectors?

Fog light replacement: Just bulb replacement or HID retro?

Aluminum Pedals: OEM or M-sport.
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Wow, you are going to have one of the nicest e90's on this site. Can't wait to see pics!
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AIR INTAKE: Currently, Gruppe M intake system and Fujita Intake system is available. Injen is also coming out with one soon. And this means AEM and K&N will bring out their weapons too for the E90.

Clear Signal lights: which ones are you looking for? Clear bulbs/Amber signals, or Clear bulbs/Clear signals? or were you asking about euro-headlights with non-orange reflectors?

Fog light replacement: Just bulb replacement or HID retro?

Aluminum Pedals: OEM or M-sport.
Which of the currently out intakes is the favored?
Clear signal lights (clear bulbs / amber signals) I already have the euro-headlights ordered that have the non-orange reflector.
I just want Fog Light replacement to match the 6000k and PMB's
Which aluminum pedals are the favored?
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1. Gruppe M is favored. but too expensive.

2. Solaris Invisi-Bulbs will do. Visit www.bimmian.com
3. PIAA Super White, Luminics Titanium White, Nokya Artic White, Mtec Super white is available. Don't ask me how they look. they are all white color, pick your pick from a box of chocolate.
4. OEM and M-sport both popular. IMO, go with OEM.
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Nice list. I'll get there very slowly...

Where did you order your euro spec headlamps from?
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You should do springs to lower the drop to make it look good with the wheels...
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You should do springs to lower the drop to make it look good with the wheels...
Agree. It changes the whole look of the car--makes it look longer and sleeker.
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I can't wait to see your car!
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Originally Posted by SpanX
I am anxiously awaiting the end of April for a day when I will do all my mods at the same time. I have been waiting on wheels and euro spec headlamps to come in so that I can do all my mods at once - in one big swoop - and take pics of the before and after.

So as that day comes near, I want to make sure I have all the parts I could want, at least for now, so that I can walk away happy knowing I did it all.

Here is the list of what I have:

ACS TYPE IV Monoblock 19's (19x8.5 / 19x9.5)
MICHELIN PS2 235/35/19 265/30/19
EURO SPEC HEADLAMPS
OSRAM 6000k XENON
PMB WHITES
KERSCHER FRONT BUMPER
KERSCHER FOG LAMP KIT
CLEAR BRA
BLACKLINE TAILLIGHTS
INTERIOR XENON LIGHTING
TINT 50/35
OEM REAR SPOILER

STUFF I WANT BUT DONT KNOW WHAT OR WHERE TO GET:

AIR INTAKE
LOW BEAM REPLACEMENT
CLEAR SIGNAL LIGHTS
FOG LIGHT REPLACEMENT
ALUMINUM PEDALS

I hope I covered it all - PLEASE HELP!!!

I need to know what I am missing and what else I should have on order - what are other peeps doing?
With KERSCHER FRONT BUMPER, you probably don't want the CF Lip(s).

Others:
Sunblinds for rear (electric) and rear passengers windows

door sills


Hartge CF mirrors. The Hartge CF Side mirrors are awsome but huge price.


Hartge CF handle


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spoilers

more parts
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Nice list. I'll get there very slowly...

Where did you order your euro spec headlamps from?
Got them off ebay from RoverActive. Not sure if they are the best price on the headlamps, but they were great to work with. They packaged up a few other parts for me including my wheels and gave me free shipping for wheels and headlamps. I would highly recommend buying from them.
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1. Gruppe M is favored. but too expensive.

2. Solaris Invisi-Bulbs will do. Visit www.bimmian.com
3. PIAA Super White, Luminics Titanium White, Nokya Artic White, Mtec Super white is available. Don't ask me how they look. they are all white color, pick your pick from a box of chocolate.
4. OEM and M-sport both popular. IMO, go with OEM.
Thanks for your help - and thanks to all who have posted for help on these questions. I just have a few more parts to order - and by the end of the month I'll have pics....stay tuned.
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Any other recommendations other than what has been listed either on my list or what others have already recommened?
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Here is the list of what I have:

ACS TYPE IV Monoblock 19's (19x8.5 / 19x9.5)
MICHELIN PS2 235/35/19 265/30/19
EURO SPEC HEADLAMPS
OSRAM 6000k XENON
PMB WHITES
KERSCHER FRONT BUMPER
KERSCHER FOG LAMP KIT
CLEAR BRA
BLACKLINE TAILLIGHTS
INTERIOR XENON LIGHTING
TINT 50/35
OEM REAR SPOILER
edit :XENESIS TRU-MATCH FOG BULBS
edit :EUROPEAN LICENSE PLATE FRONT
edit :RAD LOCKS WHEELS LOCKS
edit :SOLARIS INVISI BULBS (TURN SIGNALS)
edit :BRITALMAN AIR INTAKE
edit :ALUMINUM PEDALS AT/DEAD


I hope I covered it all - PLEASE HELP!!!

I need to know what I am missing and what else I should have on order - what are other peeps doing?
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Agree. It changes the whole look of the car--makes it look longer and sleeker.
A drop can be nice but I really hate that slammed look on some of the cars I've seen on here.
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Wow, you are going to have one of the nicest e90's on this site. Can't wait to see pics!
You wouldn't say that if you saw Yujini's and Hsiaochinsan's cars.
By the way, the list looks good. I'm not sure about the intake tho. So far, all intakes from members in here have been craps and non of them gave any extra hp.
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UPDATED INFO

Here is the list of what I have:

ACS TYPE IV Monoblock 19's (19x8.5 / 19x9.5)
MICHELIN PS2 235/35/19 265/30/19
EURO SPEC HEADLAMPS
OSRAM 6000k XENON
PMB WHITES
KERSCHER FRONT BUMPER
KERSCHER FOG LAMP KIT
CLEAR BRA
BLACKLINE TAILLIGHTS
INTERIOR XENON LIGHTING
TINT 50/35
OEM REAR SPOILER
edit :XENESIS TRU-MATCH FOG BULBS
edit :EUROPEAN LICENSE PLATE FRONT
edit :RAD LOCKS WHEELS LOCKS
edit :SOLARIS INVISI BULBS (TURN SIGNALS)
edit :BRITALMAN AIR INTAKE
edit :ALUMINUM PEDALS AT/DEAD


I hope I covered it all - PLEASE HELP!!!

I need to know what I am missing and what else I should have on order - what are other peeps doing?
What about ACS roof spoiler?

For the first group of modding, you'll probably bring the look of your car close to LongTran's car but not there yet since Long dropped his car making it look more aggressive.
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I get nervous dropping the car - how much do people usually drop it?
How far do you think needs to be dropped to make a difference?
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Those are pretty hot....

Too bad they are $850.
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I get nervous dropping the car - how much do people usually drop it?
How far do you think needs to be dropped to make a difference?
I went with H & R Sport springs. Since it already had the ZSP, it only dropped another 1/2 inch or so. I don't think it loks slammed at all. (BTW, I'm 50 yrs old and fairly conservative in my ideas about lowering cars.)

But that 1/2 inch made a heck of a difference. it really changed the whole look of the car--and all for the better.

Here's before and after pictures:
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