JasonK Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 (edited) Thought it was about time I put some pictures up of my car! I have fiddled with this and fiddled with that, and made it better IMHO. There are still some things I would like to do, like re-spray the front - the bonnet, wings, and bumper are riddled with chips and Road Rash! It is a M-Sport 330d Vert, in Sparkling Graphite Metallic, with genuine staggered MV2's. Option wise it has Nav, Bluetooth, TV (freeview), 6 disc changer in the boot, Harmon Kardon. Black Alu Cube, Black Exclusive Leather Futura. Cruise Control, Rear Parking Sensors, Xenon (Auto), Auto Wipers - all the usual fare! Here is how she was before I started fiddling! Since then I have done the following: Exterior: E-Maps Remap Ecotune De-Cat De-Flapped Blueflame Cat-Back Exhaust Eibach Pro Springs Genuine BMW Sport Stubby Aerial Genuine BMW Peformance Black (Shadowline Gloss) Kidney Grills Clubsport Front Splitters 15mm Spacers Front and Rear LED Bulbs - Numberplate, Sidelights Rear Number Plate Holder De-Badge Carbon-style Badges Carbon-style Wheel Centre Caps Silver Front Indicator Bulbs To do - Front end re-spray (including black lower grill), refurb MV2's (Hyper Silver?). Would like folding mirrors, but those damn ribbons...... Interior: Cupholders in Centre Console Storm V2 Gear Knob (Titanium finish) Storm Handbrake Lever (Titanium finish) Storm Sat Nav Knobs Stearing Wheel re-trimmed in perforated/nappa leather, M stitching by Jack at Royal. To do - refurb cube trim, M3 rear view mirror (when one comes along cheap enough!), gaiters with M stitch? Misc: Always fiddling around doing various coding such as: Comfort Opening (drivers window down on double press) Roof up/down with fob Lane Changing indicators (3 flashes) Double Impulse Hazards American long tone alarm, full beam flash on alarm Alarm sounds on long press on boot open on fob Boot open on two presses of button on fob Visual / Sound confirmation on Lock / unlock Auto rear demister (comes on at <3°) Auto lock at 12km/h Gave her a bit of a clean/polish today as the sun (nearly) came out. Admittedly, I could have done a better job on the interior - I swear it looks better in the flesh! Here are some pictures as she stands now: Edited April 22, 2013 by JasonKruys Rich_D, The_Judge_, Rebel and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_D Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Very nice JasonK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aly Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 I like that a lot! Nice mods JasonK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Choker Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Me likes a nice stinky vert. <br /><br />Looks great<br /><br />Sent from my Quad Core ZX spectrum <br /><br /> JasonK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungers Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Lovely! Some nice choices on upgrades/refurbed etc. JasonK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F07GT Steve Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 I love that shade of gray on a BMW, car looks tidy as well Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - 10-4 Out# JasonK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schumacher Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Looks great. JasonK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Squibbs Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Looks great, good mods too, and plans JasonK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Welcome mate. Looks grand and in the best colour too JasonK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will69176 Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Lovely car, fantastic choice of mods as well JasonK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zim Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 very nice indeed. JasonK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonK Posted April 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Thanks for the kind comments Having a limited amount of funds available for modding does focus the mind on what is worth doing! So far, for the most part, I have convinced the Mrs that most of the changes were 'required' Pretty happy with it tbh, the only thing that lets it down is the damn chips! Need to save up for that, and then find somewhere fairly close to do it! Rebel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proffitt Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Great list of mods you've done Car is looking good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAB_BMW Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 I really do like this car, was fortunate enough to get a good look at it at the Cobham meet. If you ever decide to sell up Jason, make sure you give me first shout :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Thanks for the kind comments Having a limited amount of funds available for modding does focus the mind on what is worth doing! So far, for the most part, I have convinced the Mrs that most of the changes were 'required' Pretty happy with it tbh, the only thing that lets it down is the damn chips! Need to save up for that, and then find somewhere fairly close to do it! Having a limited amount of funds is no bad thing, less money for buying toot when you get bored. Re convincing the Mrs that some of the upgrades are required, a supercharger, a good set of coilies, big brakes etc is absolutely ESSENTIAL to you and your family's safety. Imagine a scenario where you're on a quiet deserted stretch of road and all of a sudden out of no where that scarecrow geezer from Jeepers Creepers comes after you, you'll need the extra horses to get away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonK Posted July 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 A small update: Pulled out the nasty vinyl Gearstick and Handbrake lever gaiters, and replaced them with leather ones. Stitching colour coded in M tri-stich to match the steering wheel, of course JimmyJames 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlosos Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 Very nice looking and well specced car love the seats! JasonK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_F Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 those seats look epic JasonK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonK Posted July 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Thanks for the kind comments guys! Next mods will be either Wheel refurb, or interior trim re-spray. Both held up by colour decisions! The interior trim, I want to match with the Storm kit (cannot find anything close enough). The wheels, I am thinking a bit darker - they are too white at the moment, but I appreciate they will look rubbish too dark! I'm thinking TWS Black Chrome perhaps.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 3M do a Dinoc Carbon Graphite finish which whilst not the same I don't think would contrast badly. You could order some swatches which if memory serves me correctly are about £1 each or alternatively order the smallest sheet of each of the finishes you like the look of and wrap something small for comparison. The other thing is to perhaps contact Storm and ask for the colour code (if one exists) or visit a paint specialist with the handbrake or gear knob and see if they are able to mix anything up that might match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 I meant to add... I will wait to see the outcome and once your report is favourable I shall follow suit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonK Posted July 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Haha, funny you should say that. I have a sample in glove box, which I whip out occasionally to try and like it! Not sold at the moment... Sent from my Windows Phone 8X by HTC using Tapatalk - excuse typos and bad grammar! Rebel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Might be worth buying a small sheet and wrapping a small piece or half of half an interior trim to show the contrast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linezy Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Love this JasonK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickzsingh Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Lovely...some real nice touches.. I would probably change your wheels and go for something a bit more special! JasonK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
