335d Finished, for now!

SkyJawa · 05-25-2018, 05:21 AM

Had it in the body shop last few days for the full dm autoteile m performance replica kit to be fitted, very happy with how the car looks now. Had the spoiler and splitter winglets painted MG and the rest left Matt Black. Also, as my rear lights had a crack in them and getting full of condensation and water I fitted the Black Line lci rear clusters. I know some aren't a fan, but I really like the way they look on MG, they were also quite a bit cheaper than buying new normal lci units so winner!

Only thing left to do now is fit my 704m's but need to get them covered in Gtechniq C5 first!

Dr Forinor · 05-25-2018, 05:32 AM

Looking very good, I must say I really like those rear lights!

mikeoz · 05-25-2018, 05:43 AM

I like the the light..😁

KCH1984 · 05-25-2018, 05:58 AM

On any other colour, I don't think these lights look right at all, but they just 'work' with MG.

Will look lovely once the 704s are on

Dr Forinor · 05-25-2018, 06:01 AM

Are you doing anything with the ride height?

JLR1969 · 05-25-2018, 06:29 AM

Exhaust tips need changing to black chrome

SkyJawa · 05-25-2018, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by JLR1969

Exhaust tips need changing to black chrome

Agreed! I forgot that was one more thing on the list!

SkyJawa · 05-25-2018, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr Forinor

Are you doing anything with the ride height?

No, I have no issue with xDrive suspension and ride height, in fact its why I'm back in one as opposed to my M140i, I needed something with comfy suspension, even its it not the last word in handling/looks.

Dr Forinor · 05-25-2018, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by SkyJawa

No, I have no issue with xDrive suspension and ride height, in fact its why I'm back in one as opposed to my M140i, I needed something with comfy suspension, even its it not the last word in handling/looks.

Fair enough, as long a you are happy with it.

Junebug85 · 05-25-2018, 07:37 AM

Car looks great pal

I like the lights. they go well with MG. I was tempted to get these for my car but had them tinted instead

KCH1984 · 05-25-2018, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by SkyJawa

No, I have no issue with xDrive suspension and ride height, in fact its why I'm back in one as opposed to my M140i, I needed something with comfy suspension, even its it not the last word in handling/looks.

Are you on adaptive? I have adaptive + Eibachs on my 30d and there was no noticeable detriment to ride comfort.

Appreciate your reasons for changing out the M140i, so probably no point fiddling with something you're happy with!

evdok · 05-25-2018, 08:51 AM

I had the rear lights fitted too, best mod so far followed by the black kidney grills.

SkyJawa · 05-25-2018, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by KCH1984

Are you on adaptive? I have adaptive + Eibachs on my 30d and there was no noticeable detriment to ride comfort.

Appreciate your reasons for changing out the M140i, so probably no point fiddling with something you're happy with!

Yeah its adaptive.

I've done miles in this and had no issues so I'm really reluctant to touch it as it would be an expensive mistake to put the springs on just to take them off again and I'm sure no-one wants to loan me a car to do a 300 mile round trip in to find out before I took the plunge!!

On the plus side theres less chance of doing damage to the splitter

harvs43 · 05-25-2018, 12:28 PM

I just brought the same kit as you and it's in the body shop now being painted, on leave next week so hoping to fit it myself by the end of next week.

Liking the lights mate, I know you are happy with the ride height but the ACS springs are great and only improves the suspension with adaptive IMHO.

Junebug85 · 05-25-2018, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by harvs43

I just brought the same kit as you and it's in the body shop now being painted, on leave next week so hoping to fit it myself by the end of next week.

Liking the lights mate, I know you are happy with the ride height but the ACS springs are great and only improves the suspension with adaptive IMHO.

+1
I've had ACS on for a week now and its transformed the car! The added bonus for me was getting the spacers. I just love the way the car looks and sits.

harvs43
Looking forward to seeing your car with the kit on mate

UKF30 · 05-25-2018, 01:26 PM

That looks very nice and 704M alllys will finish it off nicely mate

Those taillights really suit MG colour .

Great job with all mods mate

goodbyalfa · 05-25-2018, 02:10 PM

Looking sweet. I wonder if you can get the carbon m exhaust tips. They world look great I think with mg.

Dave-ncl · 05-25-2018, 06:35 PM

Nice motor and is probably very similar to what I'm looking for. MG is definitely the best colour. I think your alloys (403 I think) suit the car very well and I probably prefer them to 704's.

My train of thought at the moment is why have a 330d when you can have a 335d. The ride height is also a positive factor as I despise sitting low to the road.

Hooded · 05-26-2018, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by KCH1984

On any other colour, I don't think these lights look right at all, but they just 'work' with MG.

Will look lovely once the 704s are on

Agree about the lights .. they look
Good with the MG, but I wouldn't put them on my EB.
The cars looking good

robwils · 05-27-2018, 03:27 AM

Looks great, but then I would say that too

Ive done the exhaust tips too, nice subtle mod.

echo what others have said about springs, its strange, some people have issues with scraping - I never have.

I’ve went same as you with the painted winglets ion MG, but recently had rest painted gloss black and love it. If leaving Matt then some of the sealants (G technique) just add a nice sheen to it if your interested..

Cheers

Rob

SkyJawa · 06-01-2018, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JLR1969

Exhaust tips need changing to black chrome

Jlr banned so won't see it but thanks to TodmordenLad I've now done the dark chrome exhaust trims.

Replaced by 440i ones, they are a bit bigger so look much better! And they fit just fine

mikeoz · 06-01-2018, 02:12 PM

Look good. How do they fit on btw?

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KCH1984 Major 952 Rep 1,447 Posts Drives: Tesla Model Y LR Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Glasgow, Scotland iTrader: (0)	On any other colour, I don't think these lights look right at all, but they just 'work' with MG. Will look lovely once the 704s are on __________________ Gone: G05 X5 40d M Sport, F15 X5 30d M Sport, F30 330d xDrive, F21 M135i, E87 123d
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harvs43 Second Lieutenant 114 Rep 231 Posts Drives: F31 335d X Drive Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Wiltshire iTrader: (0)	I just brought the same kit as you and it's in the body shop now being painted, on leave next week so hoping to fit it myself by the end of next week. Liking the lights mate, I know you are happy with the ride height but the ACS springs are great and only improves the suspension with adaptive IMHO.
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UKF30 Brigadier General 2524 Rep 3,863 Posts Drives: BMW G30 LCI Black Saphire Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	That looks very nice and 704M alllys will finish it off nicely mate Those taillights really suit MG colour . Great job with all mods mate
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Dave-ncl Second Lieutenant 73 Rep 255 Posts Drives: F30 320d Black Shadow Edition Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Newcastle iTrader: (0)	Nice motor and is probably very similar to what I'm looking for. MG is definitely the best colour. I think your alloys (403 I think) suit the car very well and I probably prefer them to 704's. My train of thought at the moment is why have a 330d when you can have a 335d. The ride height is also a positive factor as I despise sitting low to the road.
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robwils Colonel 759 Rep 2,192 Posts Drives: F80 M3 CP Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Stockton-on-Tees iTrader: (0)	Looks great, but then I would say that too Ive done the exhaust tips too, nice subtle mod. echo what others have said about springs, its strange, some people have issues with scraping - I never have. I’ve went same as you with the painted winglets ion MG, but recently had rest painted gloss black and love it. If leaving Matt then some of the sealants (G technique) just add a nice sheen to it if your interested.. Cheers Rob __________________ M3 CP in THE fastest colour (says so in the title ) Last edited by robwils; 05-27-2018 at 04:25 AM..
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