Subtle upgrades?

[teen ti]

Hey everybody, now that I'm just about a week from finishing up school and can actually get back to making some $$$$ I'm looking at doing some slight upgrades for my ti. First of, at this point I don't really have the money for true performance upgrades so I'm hoping to make the car a bit more aesthetically pleasing. So heres what I'm thinking: she needs to get dropped, probably just gonna do springs now, shocks are first on the wish list. Id really like to get some M3 mirrors for her so thats second on my list. Finally I want to install a spoiler or some sort, something that stands out but isn't obnoxious. Would love to hear your feedback and suggestions. Thanks.

[1996 328ti]

When replacing springs you need to consider the shocks/struts.
Since the same labor is involved, I'd suggest doing them together when you can.

Rear spoiler and lower lip adds a lot to the car.

Have you ever used M3 mirrors? They took me awhile to get used to since your view is reduced.
My driver's side mirror has a left side euro mirror so it's a wide angle.

[teen ti]

I know you're supposed to change the springs and shocks together, but the PO of my car just replaced them with OEM parts less than 5k miles ago so I figured I might be able to get away with just springs for the summer. I completely agree with the lower lip and rear spoiler adding to the car, and as for the M3 mirrors I drove a friends '97 M3 a few weeks ago and i didn't really notice anything but then again I don't really use the side mirrors as much as I should

[bmw_alpine_ti]

Black kidney grills, if you don't already have them.

[elchicano]

I personal like the ACS 3 piece replica spoiler. It's subtle but gives the ti a sporty look at the same time.

[BimmerBum]

Front lip, no rear spoiler, shorty factory antenna, OE clear lights, OE 17s from an E36 M3 or E46 sport package. At least that's my plan for my project club sport.

[GrandpaTuner]

OEM?

[teen ti]

Originally Posted by bmw_alpine_ti

Black kidney grills, if you don't already have them.

I've always thought about them, I'm just not sure how they'll look on the fern green

[teen ti]

Originally Posted by BimmerBum

Front lip, no rear spoiler, shorty factory antenna, OE clear lights, OE 17s from an E36 M3 or E46 sport package. At least that's my plan for my project club sport.

already have front clears ill definitely look for a shorty factory antenna (i didn't know such a thing existed but god would that be nice) and as for wheels I'm really drawn to these from an 8 series http://www.wheelx.com/bmw-8_series-o...y59237u10.html
any advice on where to find a good front lip for a decent price?

[BimmerBum]

Originally Posted by teen ti

already have front clears ill definitely look for a shorty factory antenna (i didn't know such a thing existed but god would that be nice) and as for wheels I'm really drawn to these from an 8 series http://www.wheelx.com/bmw-8_series-o...y59237u10.html
any advice on where to find a good front lip for a decent price?

http://www.bimmerbum.com/bmw-short-s...tenna-kit.html

I don't think those wheels will have the correct offset. They look a lot like M Contours so you may consider that route.

[teen ti]

Originally Posted by BimmerBum

http://www.bimmerbum.com/bmw-short-s...tenna-kit.html

I don't think those wheels will have the correct offset. They look a lot like M Contours so you may consider that route.

i figured the wheels weren't likely too fit but at the price i could convince my dad to pick them up for himself and thanks for the link anything for a lip?

[teen ti]

Originally Posted by GrandpaTuner

OEM?

haha who cares, do they come ready for an E36???

but really, I have considered some eyelids for the car

[BimmerBum]

Originally Posted by teen ti

i figured the wheels weren't likely too fit but at the price i could convince my dad to pick them up for himself and thanks for the link anything for a lip?

I carry the factory M lips for the M-Tech front bumper but to be honest shipping on that makes it cost prohibitive.

[teen ti]

Props for honestys sake, thats usually the big killer for me, I live in the middle of nowhere so getting legit parts is a huge PITA. I get most of my stuff from BavAuto since my dad has been a member for about 30 years now and gets discounts on a lot of stuff, but even then a lot of their stuff is a little pricey. I'll probably end up bumming around my chapter events seeing if anybody wants to get rid of one or had another laying around

[BimmerBum]

Originally Posted by teen ti

Props for honestys sake, thats usually the big killer for me, I live in the middle of nowhere so getting legit parts is a huge PITA. I get most of my stuff from BavAuto since my dad has been a member for about 30 years now and gets discounts on a lot of stuff, but even then a lot of their stuff is a little pricey. I'll probably end up bumming around my chapter events seeing if anybody wants to get rid of one or had another laying around

No problem... I can certainly beat BavAuto pricing.