S8AAN goes German....

[ShaanK]

Well.. more German than it was already, as obviously it's a BMW.

This is what it looked like about 6-7 weeks ago....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/shaank/bmw1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/shaank/bmw2.jpg


Very cheap buy, infact a bargain compared to what the car seems valued at. So spending the difference on mods seems more justifiable for someone that was 'not modding the next car'. lol.

Anyway. Mods.

Changed the indicators all round to get rid of the orange. It's not a JDM style honda wannabe now. Audio in. Private plate went on... then got replaced by new German style ones ( hence post title ) - and got the Mtech kit on today. All nice second hand buys ( thanks to those involved ;) )

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/shaank/e46coupe1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/shaank/e46coupe5.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/shaank/e46coupe3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/shaank/e46coupe4.jpg
and a pic to make a sig out of I think...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/shaank/e46blackwhite.jpg

To come.. well the car that I bought not to mod has 19" CSL reps sitting in the garage to go on and I need to actually get silver indicator bulbs to tidy it up. And I'm hoping to sort out the rear light cluster that is part of the bootlid ( reverse lights ) bit asap as they look messy IMO.

I know you've all seen this level of modding a million times over but for the budget I've worked on I'm damn impressed :)

[Auryn]

Well done dude! definately a big transformation

The way i see things is your gonna appreciate it more than someone who just throws a credit card around, and for that reason hats off to ya mate!
Ive got more respect for someone who works hard for something or gets in there and does it themselves. Big difference between 'look what I did' to some of the 'look what i paid for' cars around.
Sorry if this pisses anyone off on here but thats the way i see it.

[Raj]

Deffo freshened things up and looks spot on now. The sport kit just sets off the coupe a treat... :cool: :cool: :cool:

[girlpower]

Looking very good. You must be really pleased! Well done! :)

[huzi7]

Looking good mate. a big difference

[bluebro]

Looking 100% better already Shaank, someone was busy on Monday! :cool:

[ShaanK]

Cheers for the comments - couple of questions the young padawan has....

the reverse light section of the tail lights - the bit on the boot lid - where is the best place to get the later spec versions of these? With reflector built in... need to tidy that bit up.

Spacers - Robin mentioned when I fit the CSL reps I should think about spacing out the rears slightly.... pro's and con's lads! Would look better but how will it ride / handle etc.. there must be some effect somewhere by doing this.

[Moe]

Umm i think the pros to spacers are you get a wider stance? nto sure let one of the more clued up members answer that properly for you, cars looking great i did the same thing on my old car bought it as a se and put all the kit on! does you car come with the sports seats?

Looking good keep up the work

[ShaanK]

Yeah it has sports half leather electric seats inside - quite happy with them.

other options seem to be rain sensitive wipers and headlight washers.

[Juber]

Led's will finsh her off big style!

The cars had a major transformation, its amazing! Looks sweeet!

[InvIs Inc]

nice 1 Shaan:cool: makes a massive difference dude :) look forward 2 seeing the wheels fitted :D