BMW E91 335i Touring, Le Mans Blue
Discussion
Fermit said:
Thoughts please peeps. I much prefer the aesthetic of the LCI rear lights, so bought a vinyl kit to give them the same look. Is the consensus that they A) look better or B) not at all?
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At the risk of being directed to specsavers, erm, what's the difference? ![](https://thumbsnap.com/sc/wFGkiaBv.jpg)
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Edited by Fermit on Tuesday 11th July 12:41
Gad-Westy said:
Fermit said:
At the risk of being directed to specsavers, erm, what's the difference? Court_S said:
Definitely look better. The pre-LCI tail lights stand out like a sore thumb on darker cars.
I’m patiently waiting for my dark lines to rock up.
Good, glad all think it's a better look. Sam, are you maybe free to pop over Monday eve after work? By this point I should be in possession of both cubbies to swap them out. Sarah and I would also like to see the Andream in your 335 too (plus I'd like a passenger ride, her not so much, she thinks mine is too fast and gets nervous, bless!)I’m patiently waiting for my dark lines to rock up.
Fermit said:
Good, glad all think it's a better look. Sam, are you maybe free to pop over Monday eve after work? By this point I should be in possession of both cubbies to swap them out. Sarah and I would also like to see the Andream in your 335 too (plus I'd like a passenger ride, her not so much, she thinks mine is too fast and gets nervous, bless!)
That’d work because I’ll be in the office Monday. Drop me a message though PH and we’ll sort it out. Fermit said:
Good, glad all think it's a better look. Sam, are you maybe free to pop over Monday eve after work? By this point I should be in possession of both cubbies to swap them out. Sarah and I would also like to see the Andream in your 335 too (plus I'd like a passenger ride, her not so much, she thinks mine is too fast and gets nervous, bless!)
Have sent you a PM regarding Andream. Gad-Westy said:
Fermit said:
Good, glad all think it's a better look. Sam, are you maybe free to pop over Monday eve after work? By this point I should be in possession of both cubbies to swap them out. Sarah and I would also like to see the Andream in your 335 too (plus I'd like a passenger ride, her not so much, she thinks mine is too fast and gets nervous, bless!)
Have sent you a PM regarding Andream. ![biggrin](/inc/images/biggrin.gif)
Edited by Fermit on Tuesday 11th July 21:45
I think it looks good. Despite not generally being a fan of external non-OEM modifications, I did similar with my pre-LCI E91 330i as I hate the pre-LCI inner rear lights and as my car was black I didn't really like the idea of the blacklines on it. I thought it looked a lot better, and was the best compromise to the cost and hassle of a full LCI rear-end conversion.
I ultimately solved that problem by buying an LCI E91![biggrin](/inc/images/biggrin.gif)
I ultimately solved that problem by buying an LCI E91
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pmorg4 said:
I think it looks good. Despite not generally being a fan of external non-OEM modifications, I did similar with my pre-LCI E91 330i as I hate the pre-LCI inner rear lights and as my car was black I didn't really like the idea of the blacklines on it. I thought it looked a lot better, and was the best compromise to the cost and hassle of a full LCI rear-end conversion.
I ultimately solved that problem by buying an LCI E91![biggrin](/inc/images/biggrin.gif)
The pre-LCI lights on the E90 and E91 are crap. They stand out like a sore thumb on darker cars. The E92/3 rear lights are far less offensive in ore-LCI form.I ultimately solved that problem by buying an LCI E91
![biggrin](/inc/images/biggrin.gif)
pmorg4 said:
I think it looks good. Despite not generally being a fan of external non-OEM modifications
glad everyone thinks it looks better, I'll stick with them. Not a pricey job either, £6.99 for the pre-cut vinyl! I'm not a really a fan of non-OEM mods either. In due course, these will be the only external visual mods.
- LED repeaters, looks sharper than the heavily worn translucent ones (done)
- I've bought some Le Mans Blue caliper paint, so will do these at some point. Not 100% sure that blue on blue will look good, but I have to try it! Also got some 'M' caliper stickers for each one.
- an after-market stainless. Any recommendations sub £1000 welcome. I don't want anything boomy, crackle and pop, or e-plugs required loud. Something to accentuate the existing revving snarl which it has when you go for it, with a little more volume.
- The planned Airtec intercooler will come with a white logo, which will of course be visible.
- Refurbing the alloys in a slight chrome finish, as mentioned recently.
- I keep debating internally if to change the 335i badge to a darker one like below. For - they do look sharp and IMO cool. Against - it's slipping down the slippery slope of none OEM, and I have a nagging doubt they're slightly chav, which is anything but the look I want!
![](https://thumbsnap.com/sc/iC8yymzi.jpg)
pmorg4 said:
I think it looks good. Despite not generally being a fan of external non-OEM modifications, I did similar with my pre-LCI E91 330i as I hate the pre-LCI inner rear lights and as my car was black I didn't really like the idea of the blacklines on it. I thought it looked a lot better, and was the best compromise to the cost and hassle of a full LCI rear-end conversion.
I ultimately solved that problem by buying an LCI E91![biggrin](/inc/images/biggrin.gif)
The pre-LCI lights on the E90 and E91 are crap. They stand out like a sore thumb on darker cars. The E92/3 rear lights are far less offensive in ore-LCI form.I ultimately solved that problem by buying an LCI E91
![biggrin](/inc/images/biggrin.gif)
Fermit said:
glad everyone thinks it looks better, I'll stick with them. Not a pricey job either, £6.99 for the pre-cut vinyl!
I'm not a really a fan of non-OEM mods either. In due course, these will be the only external visual mods.
![](https://thumbsnap.com/sc/iC8yymzi.jpg)
LED repeaters I agree with, as long as they're still externally similar looking to the OEM parts, and (heaven forbid) not those awful Audi-style progressive LED indicators - they look bad enough on the rear lights and downright stupid on the sides!I'm not a really a fan of non-OEM mods either. In due course, these will be the only external visual mods.
- LED repeaters, looks sharper than the heavily worn translucent ones (done)
- I've bought some Le Mans Blue caliper paint, so will do these at some point. Not 100% sure that blue on blue will look good, but I have to try it! Also got some 'M' caliper stickers for each one.
- an after-market stainless. Any recommendations sub £1000 welcome. I don't want anything boomy, crackle and pop, or e-plugs required loud. Something to accentuate the existing revving snarl which it has when you go for it, with a little more volume.
- The planned Airtec intercooler will come with a white logo, which will of course be visible.
- Refurbing the alloys in a slight chrome finish, as mentioned recently.
- I keep debating internally if to change the 335i badge to a darker one like below. For - they do look sharp and IMO cool. Against - it's slipping down the slippery slope of none OEM, and I have a nagging doubt they're slightly chav, which is anything but the look I want!
![](https://thumbsnap.com/sc/iC8yymzi.jpg)
I prefer OEM silver calipers and no ///M stickers (or W/// stickers if you fit some upside down like BMW do!) unless they're proper 4-pots, but fair enough if you like it as it's a pretty subtle change.
I think for the exhaust, the BMW Performance unit is well regarded, if you can find one at a reasonable price.
I'd stay well clear of the black 335i badge but your call!
I had the PE mod done to mine which was a fairly cost effective solution. It’s quite loud though; my other half was not impressed. ![laugh](/inc/images/laugh.gif)
If I recall, the E90 and E91 335i’d have a resonator that the coupes don’t have. You try try having that removed to free up some extra sound which shouldn’t break the Babi,
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If I recall, the E90 and E91 335i’d have a resonator that the coupes don’t have. You try try having that removed to free up some extra sound which shouldn’t break the Babi,
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