[E60525d]

Hi Raj, I've noticed that two of your buttons on the steering wheel are a star and rhombus. Are these programmable on the CIC?

[mob17]

Well jealous of your garage

[BMWChap]

Looking good Raj!, perfect colour, then again I would say that as i'm going for the same colour in a different wheel

[RajB]

Originally Posted by 2die4

It's one heck of a garage though! It's clean as hell and it's heated! It's also got rubber floor tiles so no crawling round on cold concrete. I've been in my share of home garages and nothing comes close to Raj's - trust me on that! ?One day I hope to have something similar....

Cheers Phil, I struggle with the thought of moving home and losing the garage lol.

Originally Posted by E60525d

Hi Raj, I've noticed that two of your buttons on the steering wheel are a star and rhombus. Are these programmable on the CIC?

I haven't actually looked tbh lol. At present one flips through the sources and can't remember what the other does. I generally don't use them tbh.

Originally Posted by mob17

Well jealous of your garage

Thanks buddy. It's a nice place to be and means I can mod whenever I choose lol. Not like the old days of working out on the drive till midnight in the freezing cold.

Originally Posted by M4KingUK

Looking good Raj!, perfect colour, then again I would say that as i'm going for the same colour in a different wheel

Cheers Paul. I do love the look for sure. What rims you going for then?

[BMWChap]

Originally Posted by RajB

Cheers Paul. I do love the look for sure. What rims you going for then?

Not entirely sure on exact wheel yet as i'm contemplating getting 20" as I do very little mileage, but they will be of a satin/grey finish.

[RajB]

Originally Posted by M4KingUK

Not entirely sure on exact wheel yet as i'm contemplating getting 20" as I do very little mileage, but they will be of a satin/grey finish.

Cool.

Will work well against the white

[RajB]

So haven't updated this for a while but have been busy with work/family but of course still modding lol.

When I bought the car it came with the Alpine upgrade and although I was impressed with it I had some kit sitting around which I really wanted to fit.

So I started by purchasing the mosconi gladen quad lock cable to provide an easy plug and play solution to get the signal needed for the amp input. I used this to feed my JL 900/5 which in turn feeds the gladen 201extreme three way front end and my Orion subs.

I did fit better connections though:


Figured best place was the changer location:


Made up a plinth to secure the amp too:


Amp sits nicely tucked out the way:


Then the gladen underseat subs:


Doors done too:


Am really pleased with the power and sound for the costs tbh. I've been used to some quite high end installs in previous cars but didn't want to go crazy this time round.


I've also started gathering some more bits and pieces too. First off was a nice new pair of M3 rep side skirts (courtesy of Enda from here):


Also picked up a new Performance diffuser and due to having the aero rear at present a secondhand (but mint) sport rear bumper.

All obviously require painting and at present I'm not sure when I'm going to get that done as I really want the whole car redone due to stonechips and a parking door ding courtesy of an anonymous car owner when in Wales last year.


Of course another purchase which I've been contemplating for quite sometime was some more CF panelling. I do love the style since the E46 days and figured sod it.

Ordered from the States on the Wednesday and delivered the Monday (which is a good turnaround):








Quick test fit:






Fitment is really good and the plan is to fit it as is properly to ensure all the locks and lights etc all fit properly. I've also got a sprint day booked so the weight saving will help this weekend lol.

I do have a further purchase which I fitted Sunday but I'll post that up later on.

Thanks,

Raj.

[RajB]

Yesterday also had a good friend pop over with his whip to have his performance side skirt splitters fitted. Was a nice straight forward job tbf as being genuine items there's no faffing.

Do like this motor for sure.



They come with 3M tape in place but then have to drill the side skirts to fit the plastic poppers for extra securing.







Thanks.

[BMWChap]

That bootlid! love it! , looking forward to seeing all your other mods actually fitted to your car and not still in boxes , thanks for your help dude

[Sparky68]

Car is looking awesome mate.

[mob17]

What colour you gonna go for if you respray?

[AirAndre335i]

Lots of nice mods bringing this together!

[RajB]

Originally Posted by M4KingUK

That bootlid! love it! , looking forward to seeing all your other mods actually fitted to your car and not still in boxes , thanks for your help dude

No worries buddy. Always a pleasure

Lol yup but I think they may be in the boxes for a while

Originally Posted by Sparky68

Car is looking awesome mate.

Thanks buddy. It certainly is progressing.

Originally Posted by mob17

What colour you gonna go for if you respray?

It would remain silver tbf as not planning a change of colour. It's just that with the new bits that need doing and the front end needing a blowover and now the ding too on the rear quarter it's ending up as might as well do the whole car - BUT then that's big bucks...

Originally Posted by AirAndre335i

Lots of nice mods bringing this together!

Cheers . Getting there for sure.

[AWBimmer]

I miss my car looking at yours :'( That bootlid was so sexy !

Love how yours is coming together dude!!

[Lockman_321]

looking good bro. love the bootlid!

[old grey steve]

I'd die for garage like that so love the boot lid for you only one suggestion paint it body colour with a fade to carbon on the upper reaches of the boot lid it'll look subtle but in keeping if you follow me

M3 skirts make a big difference you'll get a good 95% quality fit the rear sections around the lower front rear arch will appear visually slightly short if you flex the rear section of the skirt where it meets the rear arch you'll notice the line will be better visually the trick is to get it to stay there if you follow me(you may be able to pack it slightly to enable it to flex out a bit to meet the contour of the bodywork)

And a bit of audio too.....But love it

[RajB]

Originally Posted by AWBimmer

I miss my car looking at yours :'( That bootlid was so sexy !

Love how yours is coming together dude!!

Lol but you've got a lovely replacement to concentrate on.

Pity I never got yours before you decided to sell lol.

Originally Posted by Lockman_321

looking good bro. love the bootlid!

Thanks. Was after Sam's for ages but he'd never sell it lol.

Originally Posted by old grey steve

I'd die for garage like that so love the boot lid for you only one suggestion paint it body colour with a fade to carbon on the upper reaches of the boot lid it'll look subtle but in keeping if you follow me

M3 skirts make a big difference you'll get a good 95% quality fit the rear sections around the lower front rear arch will appear visually slightly short if you flex the rear section of the skirt where it meets the rear arch you'll notice the line will be better visually the trick is to get it to stay there if you follow me(you may be able to pack it slightly to enable it to flex out a bit to meet the contour of the bodywork)

And a bit of audio too.....But love it

Cheers Steve. Garage is just a great place for me to get on with things.

I'd already decided to paint it. Think the CF look as is doesn't quite go with the rest of the car but I just needed to try a quick test fit. Gonna do a full fit just to ensure everything fits fine before getting it in to paint. I do plan to leave some of the CF on show for sure.

Will try the side skirts too and see before deciding on them tbh.

[AWBimmer]

Originally Posted by old grey steve

I'd die for garage like that so love the boot lid for you only one suggestion paint it body colour with a fade to carbon on the upper reaches of the boot lid it'll look subtle but in keeping if you follow me

M3 skirts make a big difference you'll get a good 95% quality fit the rear sections around the lower front rear arch will appear visually slightly short if you flex the rear section of the skirt where it meets the rear arch you'll notice the line will be better visually the trick is to get it to stay there if you follow me(you may be able to pack it slightly to enable it to flex out a bit to meet the contour of the bodywork)

And a bit of audio too.....But love it

I miss mine !!

[RajB]

Originally Posted by AWBimmer

I miss mine !!

You should buy it back LOL

Or just start the M up and that'll make you forget.

[RajB]

Can ya tell what it is yet:

[BMWChap]

It's yet another bloody box with stuff in it that should be in/on your car lol

[jazz5000]

Been following this before i even bought my 335. Love the updates.

Hows the sound difference between the alpine retrofit and your gladen/JL setup?

Currently have the alpine retrofit and want to go a similiar route