New E92 Owner, Sapphire Black...

VickersUK · 10-11-2015, 05:48 AM

Morning guys,

Been reading on here for a couple of weeks, lots of useful information so think I'll be sticking around, tend to read more than I post though!

Last Saturday I took the plunge, bought a 1-way ticket from Colchester to Newcastle to pick up my second car, and my first BMW. The GF got herself an '11 BMW 1 Series a few months back and I had had enough of my MK4 GT TDI golf (for sale dirt cheap if anyones interested!).

Its a Sapphire Black MSport E92 320D, good service history including the original receipt. It has the upgraded BMW sound system which I am over the moon with, sounds awesome. Black leather, powerfold mirrors, parking senrors F/R, factory fitted spoiler. Had I done more research I would have realised that 'Nav' is not just 'Nav'. It had the CCC system, and what a load of shit that was. I had that upgraed to CIC yesterday morning by jammy78 (top job!), only a week into ownership. It is a good spec car, only thing it seems to be missing is bloody heated seats, but I can't say it bothers me enough to do anything about it.

The plans are:

Have the wheels refurbed Ferric Grey - I was fairly sure this was the way I wanted to go, and when I saw a friends E91 LCI with the same rims in the grey I was sold.
Possibly fit LCI taillights, same as above, I wasn't bothered until I saw the LCI ones up close, they would have to come up for the right money though.
DPF removal and Remap - Also looking at an EGR delete as it was mega on the golf, but need to find the right kit first!
Combox retrofit
White angel eyes/LED interior light kit
Black kidney grills - possibly with the 'metal finish' Msport 3 stripe.

First picture stopping for fuel in Hartlepool

After its first wash by the Polish as I didn't have enough time on the Sunday to do it properly - Won't be going back.

Half way through the CIC install yesterday morning!

Good mate of mine helping me do a better job of giving it a proper once over!

And as it stands today after a quick coat of MER - might polish it again later! Machine polish at a later date!

Any other recommended modifications appreciated, still very new to it all!
Tom

richk84 · 10-11-2015, 07:35 AM

Car looks nice and I do think LCI rear lights are one of the best mods you can do. Transforms the rear end.

With your car being a early 320d I would check this thread out too:
N47 timing chain recall http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1108243

old grey steve · 10-11-2015, 01:10 PM

Welcome aboard well doen for attempting a CIC install as stated LCI rear lights are a nice touch to the back end.

VickersUK · 10-13-2015, 03:34 PM

I'll give BMW a call this week and see what they say about the chain, thanks for the heads up! Combox sourced, the more I look the more I want the LCI lights, that and a private plate and you'd be surprised it was an 07!

VickersUK · 10-14-2015, 06:00 AM

Just booking in for the recall! This is why forums are so bloody useful, many thanks Rich!

AWBimmer · 10-14-2015, 07:22 AM

Welcome mate. Book in for Audio Install and Air Ride. Job Done LOLLLLL

VickersUK · 10-14-2015, 09:48 AM

It's got the updated BMW system, one off the L7 in told and it suits me fine! Air rises a bit out of budget lol

richk84 · 10-14-2015, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by VickersUK

Just booking in for the recall! This is why forums are so bloody useful, many thanks Rich!

Not a problem. Glad its going to get sorted and shouldnt cost you a penny!

essex_lad · 10-15-2015, 09:38 AM

Very nice, welcome to the club.

10-11-2015, 05:48 AM	#1
VickersUK Enlisted Member 2 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 320d Msport Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	New E92 Owner, Sapphire Black... Morning guys, Been reading on here for a couple of weeks, lots of useful information so think I'll be sticking around, tend to read more than I post though! Last Saturday I took the plunge, bought a 1-way ticket from Colchester to Newcastle to pick up my second car, and my first BMW. The GF got herself an '11 BMW 1 Series a few months back and I had had enough of my MK4 GT TDI golf (for sale dirt cheap if anyones interested!). Its a Sapphire Black MSport E92 320D, good service history including the original receipt. It has the upgraded BMW sound system which I am over the moon with, sounds awesome. Black leather, powerfold mirrors, parking senrors F/R, factory fitted spoiler. Had I done more research I would have realised that 'Nav' is not just 'Nav'. It had the CCC system, and what a load of shit that was. I had that upgraed to CIC yesterday morning by jammy78 (top job!), only a week into ownership. It is a good spec car, only thing it seems to be missing is bloody heated seats, but I can't say it bothers me enough to do anything about it. The plans are: Have the wheels refurbed Ferric Grey - I was fairly sure this was the way I wanted to go, and when I saw a friends E91 LCI with the same rims in the grey I was sold. Possibly fit LCI taillights, same as above, I wasn't bothered until I saw the LCI ones up close, they would have to come up for the right money though. DPF removal and Remap - Also looking at an EGR delete as it was mega on the golf, but need to find the right kit first! Combox retrofit White angel eyes/LED interior light kit Black kidney grills - possibly with the 'metal finish' Msport 3 stripe. First picture stopping for fuel in Hartlepool After its first wash by the Polish as I didn't have enough time on the Sunday to do it properly - Won't be going back. Half way through the CIC install yesterday morning! Good mate of mine helping me do a better job of giving it a proper once over! And as it stands today after a quick coat of MER - might polish it again later! Machine polish at a later date! Any other recommended modifications appreciated, still very new to it all! Tom
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10-11-2015, 07:35 AM	#2
richk84 Lieutenant Colonel 130 Rep 1,534 Posts Drives: e93 330i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: All over iTrader: (0)	Car looks nice and I do think LCI rear lights are one of the best mods you can do. Transforms the rear end. With your car being a early 320d I would check this thread out too: N47 timing chain recall http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1108243
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10-11-2015, 01:10 PM	#3
old grey steve Colonel 283 Rep 2,796 Posts Drives: MK 7.5 Golf R Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: UK in Hertfordshire iTrader: (2)	Welcome aboard well doen for attempting a CIC install as stated LCI rear lights are a nice touch to the back end. __________________
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10-13-2015, 03:34 PM	#4
VickersUK Enlisted Member 2 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 320d Msport Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	I'll give BMW a call this week and see what they say about the chain, thanks for the heads up! Combox sourced, the more I look the more I want the LCI lights, that and a private plate and you'd be surprised it was an 07!
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10-14-2015, 06:00 AM	#5
VickersUK Enlisted Member 2 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 320d Msport Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	Just booking in for the recall! This is why forums are so bloody useful, many thanks Rich!
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10-14-2015, 07:22 AM	#6
AWBimmer Major General 344 Rep 6,176 Posts Drives: E92 335D Pre-LCI \| E63 M6 V10 Join Date: May 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (4)	Welcome mate. Book in for Audio Install and Air Ride. Job Done LOLLLLL __________________ BMW E92 335D \| Lower Klasse IG: @that.m6
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10-14-2015, 09:48 AM	#7
VickersUK Enlisted Member 2 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 320d Msport Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	It's got the updated BMW system, one off the L7 in told and it suits me fine! Air rises a bit out of budget lol
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10-15-2015, 09:38 AM	#9
essex_lad Banned 106 Rep 1,562 Posts Drives: E92 Msport N53 Stage 2 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	Very nice, welcome to the club.
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