BMW E90 330D M Sport

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richtea78 said:

I really like this although I'd get rid of the spolier at the top of the rear window

You might want to look into the DPF delete though as I think I read that they are checking for it in the MOT

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-news/consumer-new...

iam keeping the upper spoiler as its different from standard. iam putting an oem tailgate spoiler on anyway, so they might compliment each other more.

Thanks for the info about the DPF removal. i didn't actually know that it was an MOT failure now. hmmmm might have to reconsider it now.

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aspirated said:

How about an LCI conversion whilst you're changing the bootlid?

you saying that, ive just picked up a standard LCI rear tailgate and rear lights to keep me going for now.

g3org3y said:

Looking good. Liking the work you've done from it apart from the wind deflectors for the windows.
Otherwise, great effort.

Cheers mate. The wind deflectors were actually more for function then looks. unfortunately I smoke in the car and find them very useful on the mototrway. I did remove the rear ones as they looked stupid and dont really function like the front ones do.

Edited by 95 fiesta si on Tuesday 29th April 11:41

Edited by 95 fiesta si on Saturday 10th September 22:39

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Genuine tailgate, rear spoiler and led rear lights fitted. Gives a much more modern look as these are on the 2012 saloons.

Just need the rear lights coded as the indicators are blinking like when you have a bulb out. The car doesn't pick up the led voltage drop.

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aspirated said:

Best upgrade you could do IMO

cerb4.5lee said:

Agree a brilliant upgrade it makes such a difference.

Cheers

Cost me £270 altogether and i should see half that back from selling the BMW blackline rear lights i had.

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My headlights are halogen, and was looking to the lci xeon headlights as they don't need coding. Just wondered if it was worth doing the LCI front upgrade, just needs the bonnet and bumper. I like the lci bonnet, has two swag lines going down it in a V shape.

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just splashed out on some new seats. will be fitting as soon as they arrive

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Thanks.

The standard seats are more comfortable then they look, they just look too boring and simple though. My last car had R32 Heated Konigs and iam missing them, so thought id try these in the bimmer. Might get the back seats retrimmed in the same nappa leather diamond stitching if the fronts look out of place.

Also fitted some Eibach 5mm rear spacers (10mm per axel) and 3mm front spacers (6mm per axel). Also fitted Genuine LCI Auto headlight switch which has some small aluminium detailing on it. Fitted some black wheel bolts and locking nuts and BMW centre Caps.

Next up will be the rear exhaust and BMW performance rear diffuser, Wagner Evo intercooler and some LCI Xeon angel eye headlights.

Edited by 95 fiesta si on Friday 16th May 11:48

Edited by 95 fiesta si on Friday 16th May 11:51

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Remagel2507 said:

Also when you do the xenon conversion are you going down the full factory route with self levelling sensors and headlight washers?

Yes the full MOT friendly genuine BMW setup. My bumper already has headlight washers anyway.

Edited by 95 fiesta si on Sunday 18th May 03:35

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fitted the cobra seats. a few pics during installation





Throws up errors after the seats were installed


Fitted the seat occupancy bypass, seat belt simulator and airbag emulator, then had the errors coded out.

Edited by 95 fiesta si on Tuesday 12th August 15:30

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cerb4.5lee said:

It looks like a totally different car and I mean that in a good way.

cheers. Should see a bit of weight saving as well. Each seat is only 10KG, plus what ever the subframes weigh. Iam going to weigh the original seats and see what they come in as.

Ill get some better pics of the interior on the weekend. I still got to wire in the heating switches yet. was in no rush to do that yet anyway given our current weather.

Edited by 95 fiesta si on Friday 20th June 14:32

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ajb85 said:

Looks like unmarked plod!

just need some blue strobe headlights lol

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Cheers all.

Still got to wire in the seat heater switches yet

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Falsey said:

Hi mate, which model seats are they?

Look amazing.

They are Cobra Misano Anniversary Reclining seats

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Falsey said:

Cheers. Prices are eye watering, but wouldnt mind some for my Scirocco.

How do you find them for comfort etc? Any long journeys?

Very jealous!

Well Iam 6ft 3 and just under 14 stone, and I find the thigh bolsters tight and the seats abit hard, but I have been told that I need to allow upto 8 weeks for the leather and stitching to stretch and take the shape of your body. The other issue I have is the subframes for these seats only slide backwards and forwards and I could do with subframes that have a tilt function like the originals. I've done a 4 hour journey. 2-3 hours there ok, 3 or more and I started to get lower back ache even with lumbar support. Having said that I've only had the seats in for a few weeks. They are very nice looking and well built lightweight seats (10kg each compared to the originals of 25kg), and I opted for the extra heated and lumbar support option. Iam still yet to find the ultimate setup for these seats for my body.

Edited by 95 fiesta si on Thursday 10th July 00:13

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plans for the next month while iam on holiday

• 2 new rear 255/30/19 Falken tyres - DONE
• Wheels re-balanced and 4 wheel laser alignment - DONE
• Code LCI LED rear lights and airbag\seat warning issues - DONE
• 6 x New glow plugs - DONE
• Replace headlight washer modules (due to screenwash leak) - DONE
• MOT - DONE
• Dent removal (couple of small car park dings)
• Retrofit 12v power socket in the boot - DONE
• Fit power folding mirrors and coding - DONE
• Respray LCI rear tailgate in Sapphire Black
• BMW Performance 6-Pot Big Brake System front & back (by Brembo)
• Genuine BMW Performance 335i\335D Rear Diffuser - DONE
• Custom 335i\335D Style Twin Exit Stainless Exhaust - DONE
• Genuine BMW LCI Xeon Angel Eye Headlights
• Carbon air intake cover
• Carbon fuse relay box covers
• Carbon wiper motor cover
• Carbon oil cap
• Carbon brake servo cap

Edited by 95 fiesta si on Tuesday 12th August 15:32

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Ok, so i retrofitted a genuine BMW 12v outlet in the boot, so i can run appliances in the boot particularly a mini fridge. I collect a small 15L 12V fridge from maplin for £40 and it fits the boot just nice. There are 2 anchor points in the boot so i will use a bungee cord to keep the fridge in place.

Cars also booked in tomorrow morning for a custom 335D style exhaust.

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lewis328 said:

Hi mate,

Nice car, I have just got a 55 plate saloon, I am new to the e90, can the LCI rear lights only be fitted with a replacement tailgate?

Cheers

Hi, yes for lci rear lights you need the lci tailgate. About £300 for tailgate and lights, and about 1 hour to swap over. The lci lights are LED so need abit of coding aswell.

DanielJames said:

Love the fridge

Cheers

The Spruce goose said:

i would suggest mounts for the fridge with 21 bhp...

Iam using a bungee cord with the 2 rear mounting points in the boot. Doesn't move an inch.

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Ok, so the Genuine BMW performance diffuser wasn't exactly a straight fit. It wouldn't sit flush, like in the picture of this blue one.



A bit of digging around on the internet and i found info that suggested you have to trim your rear bumper to make it fit. So thats what i did.









A few pics with the new BMW Performance rear dffuser, Style Dynamics custom 335 exhaust and some interior shots

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also a video of the power folding mirrors off the remote.

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And the car passed its MOT today