328i Luxury Line to M Sport Conversion done!

Calvin36 · 09-13-2017, 10:08 PM

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Looks awesome!

Had to get rid of that old man executive feel on the luxury line huh?

^^ THIS!!!! I feel like I am 70 in this thing but am half that age. Then again, my previous 4 cars were all Cadillac's (1 Seville, 2 CTS, 1 XTS) so I am on my way back to my youth again slowly but surely as ditching the Caddy was step # 1

Wouldn't mind some of the V versions of a Caddy though. Haha M sport def feels younger though

Man let's not go there LMAO

I bought my CTS after waiting years for a 2nd gen CTS V with low mileage to pop up that included the Recaro seat package. Then I see one 3 months later but it was too late, I was screwed. VERY fun car to drive for sure man

As a side note, I drove balls out all the way home as a tribute to the M Sport models....never seen a lux line lose it like that and now I see what you all mean with the run craps. Ready to ditch them ASAP!

I most def needa get rid of my run craps too. XLR-V looks super sleek though but I won't ever drive a caddy tho. Maybe the new CTS-Vs but for that money i might go elsewhere.

That's where the smart money goes (away from GM) but man, they're fun as hell to drive! My uncle still has his XLR V and no matter how old I (or he) is, no one can drive it but him and he probably hasn't been taken it on a highway let alone open it up! Sad really...

Next car hands down must have an M in the name lol. I've been seriously thinking of downsizing to the 2er in the next year or two and just call it a day with the Estoril Blue M2. Damn thing is calling my name every single time I open my browser! (no, it's NOT Google ADs, couldn't be lol) Bastards are good, haha

Definitely ditching these tires come Winter. Just going to toss on some 393's for now unless there is a cheaper nicer option for this beast.

I had tried test driving the M235 at the BMW Ultimate Driving Experience and it was superrrr zippy! The burbles because of the MPPK was beautiful! If I had a choice I'd probably stick with the M3. I personally like the sizing of it. The M2 is a bit too small for me. The M3 stares at me everyday too! Probably because I have it as my wallpaper.

WillSkill · 09-16-2017, 09:45 PM

That is a very nice build! The car looks very similar to mine. Our front splitter and spoilers are almost the same!

7iM3less · 09-17-2017, 06:51 AM

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That is a very nice build! The car looks very similar to mine. Our front splitter and spoilers are almost the same!

Thanks brother your absolutely right! Your front lip is actually very interesting the way it angles up to meet with the center of your bumper.

Your project came together very well. I'm looking at MP brake conversions for mine next.

7iM3less · 09-19-2017, 01:55 PM

And...Alcantara / CF interior trim set in order as well! This will help tie in my already installed CF shifter to the rest if the interior.

Will update everyone once installed.

7iM3less · 09-20-2017, 09:42 AM

UPDATE: September 20 2017

MP CF/ Alcantara interior delivered at 8am. Installed it in 35 mins. The existing handles (I don't care what anyone says) were a major pain in the &$$ the remove.

MSCD · 09-20-2017, 09:37 PM

Looks good. Very tempted - have it on a list. Did the shifter, shifter surround, armrest and just got the handbrake!

7iM3less · 09-21-2017, 11:06 AM

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Looks good. Very tempted - have it on a list. Did the shifter, shifter surround, armrest and just got the handbrake!

Go for it brother, no regrets on my side!

MSCD · 09-21-2017, 11:41 AM

Grrrr I have the MPerformance decals in a box to have put on.... I saw getbmwparts has the interior at $798. Here?s what I have so far....

7iM3less · 09-21-2017, 12:52 PM

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Grrrr I have the MPerformance decals in a box to have put on.... I saw getbmwparts has the interior at $798. Here?s what I have so far....

This looks very clean. Even without the rest of the MP interior you have the key pieces that lock up the look on your center console.

Which decals are you referring to? I am looking at your avatar and it looks like you have a sport line. You are not referring to side skirt decals are you?

MSCD · 09-21-2017, 01:17 PM

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This looks very clean. Even without the rest of the MP interior you have the key pieces that lock up the look on your center console.

Which decals are you referring to? I am looking at your avatar and it looks like you have a sport line. You are not referring to side skirt decals are you?

Thanks - loving the mods so far!

See link https://www.getbmwparts.com/partloca...catalogid=4462

I have and F31 with the MSport package. The decals for are rocker panels.

Edit - photo added....

MSCD · 09-21-2017, 01:32 PM

I see you have the side skirt decals! I have a Wednesday appointment to install.

jeffc83 · 09-21-2017, 02:30 PM

I hate my car now; thanks a lot gents

Some amazing transformations on these beasts; props!

MSCD · 09-21-2017, 03:12 PM

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I hate my car now; thanks a lot gents

Some amazing transformations on these beasts; props!

Let's see a picture - I'm sure it looks great. I've done mine piece by piece. I think removing the badges was the best mod - love the clean look! Was the cheapest too!

jeffc83 · 09-21-2017, 03:32 PM

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Let's see a picture - I'm sure it looks great. I've done mine piece by piece. I think removing the badges was the best mod - love the clean look! Was the cheapest too!

Yep, it's THAT bad....all bone stock ATM

I need to find front and rear bumpers, side skirts then wheels. I never trust anything I see online then I think of paint then installation, lol. I'll have to see if there is a good solid shop around here outside of Philly that can do it.

Do you think I would have issues debadging a 2015 with 12k miles? I think I waited too long but then again, I did it on my CTS4 3 years after buying it and it looked great!

7iM3less · 09-21-2017, 04:39 PM

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I see you have the side skirt decals! I have a Wednesday appointment to install.

Yeah make sure you use a shop that knows how to install 3m. You see so many hacked up decal installs full of bubbles.

7iM3less · 09-21-2017, 04:41 PM

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Let's see a picture - I'm sure it looks great. I've done mine piece by piece. I think removing the badges was the best mod - love the clean look! Was the cheapest too!

Yep, it's THAT bad....all bone stock ATM

I need to find front and rear bumpers, side skirts then wheels. I never trust anything I see online then I think of paint then installation, lol. I'll have to see if there is a good solid shop around here outside of Philly that can do it.

Do you think I would have issues debadging a 2015 with 12k miles? I think I waited too long but then again, I did it on my CTS4 3 years after buying it and it looked great!

Hey your ride is identical to what mine use to look like. Brother read my first post, when I bought my car I had never planned on changing anything either. It just starts to happen after you spend too much time on this forum.

My cars a 2013 with exactly double your mileage and I had no issues debadging it.

MSCD · 09-21-2017, 04:57 PM

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Let's see a picture - I'm sure it looks great. I've done mine piece by piece. I think removing the badges was the best mod - love the clean look! Was the cheapest too!

Yep, it's THAT bad....all bone stock ATM

I need to find front and rear bumpers, side skirts then wheels. I never trust anything I see online then I think of paint then installation, lol. I'll have to see if there is a good solid shop around here outside of Philly that can do it.

Do you think I would have issues debadging a 2015 with 12k miles? I think I waited too long but then again, I did it on my CTS4 3 years after buying it and it looked great!

I'm in Wayne... I have a bone stock E93, but I like that as it is.

The F31 is all mine and I am enjoying upgrades!

Debadging was pretty easy, just take your time. I had the x-drive badge and the numbers.

MSCD · 09-21-2017, 04:58 PM

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I see you have the side skirt decals! I have a Wednesday appointment to install.

Yeah make sure you use a shop that knows how to install 3m. You see so many hacked up decal installs full of bubbles.

I'm using the dealers body shop. They have good reviews.

Thanks!

7iM3less · 09-21-2017, 05:00 PM

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I see you have the side skirt decals! I have a Wednesday appointment to install.

Yeah make sure you use a shop that knows how to install 3m. You see so many hacked up decal installs full of bubbles.

I'm using the dealers body shop. They have good reviews.

Thanks!

I used the dealer for mine too, can?t go wrong. Good luck and looking forward to seeing more photos!

I should have my MP big brake kit in late next week.

MSCD · 09-21-2017, 05:06 PM

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I see you have the side skirt decals! I have a Wednesday appointment to install.

Yeah make sure you use a shop that knows how to install 3m. You see so many hacked up decal installs full of bubbles.

I'm using the dealers body shop. They have good reviews.

Thanks!

I used the dealer for mine too, can?t go wrong. Good luck and looking forward to seeing more photos!

I should have my MP big brake kit in late next week.

I'm looking forward to seeing the brake kit on. I have the factory installed blue on mine.... the only complaint is the dust! They stop kind of hard too! Look awesome

jeffc83 · 09-21-2017, 08:04 PM

Thanks, I'm debadging this weekend. I really can't stand that xdrive logo and the 328 can go too for a cleaner look.

Next things are front and rear bumpers, will check that post again for more info

MSCD · 09-21-2017, 08:05 PM

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Thanks, I'm debadging this weekend. I really can't stand that xdrive logo and the 328 can go too for a cleaner look.

Next things are front and rear bumpers, will check that post again for more info

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Originally Posted by jeffc83

Thanks, I'm debadging this weekend. I really can't stand that xdrive logo and the 328 can go too for a cleaner look.

Next things are front and rear bumpers, will check that post again for more info

Be looking for photos!

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