scott_e30 8 Report post Posted June 9, 2011 (edited) Hi there, i just purchased my new car Its a 1999 318i 1.9l Manual e46 NZ new This is my first BMW so im all new to this I detailed it the other day (clay,polish,wax) Things ive got in mind for it are: 35% window tints 18" M3 wheels with gunmetal inserts Lowering Smoked indicators Any advice on what to look for when doing this work would be appreciated Cheers Edited June 21, 2012 by scott_e30 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scott_e30 8 Report post Posted June 9, 2011 (edited) Also thinking about black kidney grills (not sure if i will buy a set or do it my self yet). Edited November 6, 2011 by scott_e30 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted June 9, 2011 DIY Kidneys is very easy. Much more affordable than buying and looks just as good. I did mine on my E39. I think clear lights all round will look better than smoked but that's just IMO. Car's nice. Manual too... Awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scott_e30 8 Report post Posted June 9, 2011 yeah come to think of it clear might look better as it would blend in with the headlights Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AN E30 Fan 1 Report post Posted June 9, 2011 Hey Scott, Car looks sweet, I dig the colour. Needs Style 5s for wheels though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrphTa 5 Report post Posted June 9, 2011 ugghh style 5's? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rookie 0 Report post Posted June 9, 2011 DIY Kidneys is very easy. Much more affordable than buying and looks just as good. I did mine on my E39. I think clear lights all round will look better than smoked but that's just IMO. Car's nice. Manual too... Awesome! I cant speak for the E39's but the clips on the rear of the grills are very likely to snap when you remove them - they become extremely brittle. For $70 (sure thats what mine cost), it ended up being the option that i ahd to go with. Check trademe and Ebay. They arent super expensive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted June 9, 2011 Paint them while they're on the car, I did it on my E36 as the clips looked a bit old. Just cover everything in newspaper/masking tape. Off Topic: Has anyone got those RS reps on an E36? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted June 9, 2011 Paint them while they're on the car, I did it on my E36 as the clips looked a bit old. Just cover everything in newspaper/masking tape. Off Topic: Has anyone got those RS reps on an E36? Ok that seems like a better idea. I don't know about E46 grilles as I've never tried them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scott_e30 8 Report post Posted June 10, 2011 What do people think of BBS LM's on my car? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted June 10, 2011 What do people think of BBS LM's on my car? A good idea. Just make sure they are genuine or it defeats the purpose in my opinion. I like that E46 colour too. Nice choice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sascha 17 Report post Posted June 10, 2011 (edited) What do people think of BBS LM's on my car? Do it! Would look mint with a bit of a drop. Are you looking at those in the FS section, coming off the m3? Edit: Just want to emphasise the importance of lowering it too I'm not a fan of high cars with nice wheels Edited June 10, 2011 by sascha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scott_e30 8 Report post Posted June 10, 2011 Do it! Would look mint with a bit of a drop. Are you looking at those in the FS section, coming off the m3? Edit: Just want to emphasise the importance of lowering it too I'm not a fan of high cars with nice wheels Are you referring the m3 wheels or bbs lm's? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zenetti 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2011 Do it! Would look mint with a bit of a drop. Are you looking at those in the FS section, coming off the m3? The genuine M3 wheels won't fit a standard E46 without changing tyres and some rear guardwork Buy our LM's :lollies: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sascha 17 Report post Posted June 12, 2011 (edited) Are you referring the m3 wheels or bbs lm's? The LM's. They're sweet Edit: Here BBS LM Edited June 12, 2011 by sascha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scott_e30 8 Report post Posted August 10, 2011 (edited) Have finally done some things to my car. Matte Black Grille. 18" M3 Style alloys. Smoked side fender indicators. 35% tint allround. Still thinking about : lowering, motor sport rear flick spoiler, and defiantly clear corner indicator lamps. Edited August 11, 2011 by scott_e30 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted August 10, 2011 Car looking great but gotta say - I prefer the original look grille on that colour combo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scott_e30 8 Report post Posted August 11, 2011 Does anyone know where to get E46 parts from? like clear indicators etc? Appart from trademe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted August 11, 2011 Your closest dealer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thorburn 121 Report post Posted August 11, 2011 Any bmw wrecker. If you post in the want to buy section there'll usually be 1 or 2 that jump at you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreadful1 7 Report post Posted August 11, 2011 go to ray at HELLBM, good guy, great prices! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PBOY23 0 Report post Posted August 15, 2011 check check http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-...n-399992961.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted August 17, 2011 if you arent going to get a new front bumper, my next mod would be to chance the numberplate holder or get a european/long plate so it fits nicely rather than have black bits on the side! and if you havent already, debadge the 318i on the back and definitely hurry on the clear indicators, troll trademe for secondhand ones, or hellbm otherwise... diy smoke them for the time being haha wont cost alot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scott_e30 8 Report post Posted August 18, 2011 if you arent going to get a new front bumper, my next mod would be to chance the numberplate holder or get a european/long plate so it fits nicely rather than have black bits on the side! and if you havent already, debadge the 318i on the back and definitely hurry on the clear indicators, troll trademe for secondhand ones, or hellbm otherwise... diy smoke them for the time being haha wont cost alot Yeah was thinking of the plates, they have fake ones on bimmersport ive been told? Have allready debaged the 318i! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shorty 1 Report post Posted August 26, 2011 try European Autospares for clear indicators - they are in Manukau - ph 09 262 3752 talk to Kerwyn - they are open on sat mornings from 9-12... although Kerwyn ain't here tomorrow.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
