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[8/18 Update] tiltmode43's F30 328i Build Thread
Just starting a thread so I can chronologically journal the progress of my car in one place. I don't plan on making huge changes to this car, though my plans and what actually happens often differ
I won't post pics of my last car but I will say it was a Mazda RX8 that went through various phases. After ordering aero from Japan and 15 sets of aftermarket wheels (I was a wheel whore with that car; everything from Volk TE's, CE's & RE's to custom Weds Bazreias and BBS LM's), it was time to move on to another platform. The 2.0 turbo in the 328i looked like it would be a great choice for tuning so I opted for the 328i over the 335i. Let's begin! Picked up the car 7/29/12 2012 AW no-line 8AT Among the first mods were the BMW Performance grills, IND color matched corner markers & key hole cover, Burger Motorsports Stage 1 Tune (via Mod Bargains), Evolution Racewerks intake & downpipe, P3Cars vent gauge, & BMW Performance steering wheel. (My best 0-60 on stock wheels & tires with above mods. A little optimistic, though I think the P3cars Gauge may include a bit of rollout. More on the P3 gauge later) Next up, CKS coilovers w/Swift Springs installed at EAS - read about my EAS experience here -> http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=798333. Might be raising the car up a bit with the next set of wheels, we'll see! Had to get wheels ASAP! VMR V705, 35% tint on sides + rear, and the AFE Intake Scoop were next. Also threw on a GMG front license plate tow-hook bracket (not pictured) after getting a plate ticket in front of my place Alignment @ www.drivtechonline.com Photoshoot with VMR! Full set can be found in this thread! Hi-res can be found here. Snapped these two shots the day after Bimmerfest 2013 while still in 'show trim' Recent VMR Wheels shoot on V721, full photoshoot thread here -> http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=14460275 Almost forgot about this shoot! VMR shoots my car on their new V810 wheel (raised the car a tad too). Thread here -> http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=921562 Installed BMS Stage 2 Soon after, Drunk Driver Hit & Run & Caught (thread here -> http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=918009) Back to her original glory! Impeccable repair, could not be happier with it. Last hoorah in the VMR Wheels booth @ Bimmerfest 2014. It was pretty cool to see AW E82, AW M235i, & AW F30 all next to each other! Last photoshoot before taking everything off, on VMR V810 flow form in Gunmetal. That's the end of the road! Picked up a Z4M, time to put the F30 to stock and move on. Bittersweet, really, as I'm still in love with the F30's aggressive front fascia and cannot get over the taillights, even after staring at them the past 2 years. Absolutely love the MPG and power this little 4-banger delivered. All the great sounds from the intake, turbo, and fully open exhaust were a nice cherry on top as well. Current Mods: Wheels & Tires: VMR Wheels V721 in Hyper Silver 19x8.5 ET35, 19x9.5 ET45 5mm spacers front, 8mm spacers rear 235/35/19, 275/30/19 Falken FK452 Suspension: CKS Suspension Coilovers w/Swift Springs Engine & Performance: AFE Intake Scoop Evolution Racewerks Intake Evolution Racewerks Chargepipe Evolution Racewerks Downpipe Burger Motorsports Stage 2 Tune P3 Cars Vent Gauge AFE Power Catback Exhaust w/Polished Tips Exterior / Interior: M-Sport Front Bumper M-Sport Side Skirts BMW Performance Front Lip BMW Performance Side Splitters BMW Performance Steering Wheel BMW Performance Grills IND Color Matched Reflectors IND Keyhole Cover Painted Mirror Covers Weathertech Window Visors 35% Tint Sides & Rear GMG Front License Plate Bracket [Not Shown] Special Thanks: VMR Wheels - www.velocitymotoring.com Evolution Racewerks - www.evolutionracewerks.com CKS Suspension - www.ckssuspension.com P3 Cars - www.p3cars.com European Auto Source - www.europeanautosource.com Drivtech - www.drivtechonline.com Mod Bargains - www.**********s.com McKenna Performance - https://www.facebook.com/McKennaPerformance
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that's been holding me back, and most have confirmed that in order to do the M Performance Steering wheel, you have to buy a different sized airbag...
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I'm sure you've seen it but if not, check out my thread about this subject here -> http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=759614
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Very nice. Did camber plates come with the CKS coilovers?
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They do normally include camber plates. Initially, mine did not, however this is because I was a part of an early production batch. I've now got the CKS camber plates on the way and will be throwing them in soon.
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Yeah, it's definitely not for everyone. I'm still deciding if I really like it myself, or not Thanks! So, I picked up a set of bumper sport trim/whiskers, in case I go with a front lip option that requires them. The day before I picked up the trim, I went for a photoshoot with VMR wheels. See the full set in this thread!
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What's the exact size of the wheels and tires? I have the 328i xdrive with no line 8at.
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Thanks! You should come out to the next OC meet, I'd love to check out those BBS in person. I've had LM's before and was considering RGR's for a while. Those CX-R's look really nice too.
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Arrived this week, going in soon. My fronts could use it too, stock front adjustability is no good!
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Minor updates with much more to come soon. Made it into the VMR 2013 catalog. It's a pretty cool book! I think they may even be giving them away at Bimmerfest this year. Today I fit the M-Sport front bumper, M-Sport retrofit kit w/side skirts, BMW Performance Front lip, & BMW Performance side splitters all in my car! Going to the body shop soon, really can't wait for the new look. Will also be selling these V705 within the next couple weeks as well
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M Sport is the way to go!!!
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