Bassboy3313 Posted October 27, 2022 Report Share Posted October 27, 2022 So, I recently sold my M54B30 5spd swapped E46 touring xi and was on the hunt for a new daily. I was adamant about getting another touring, but it's definitely slim pickings out there unless you wanna pay some crazy prices. I found a 2008 328xi E90 for sale with relatively low miles (103k) for a decent price at a dealer. Did my bargaining thing and got them to come down to my price. This basically made it a straight over trade for what I sold the touring for. Plus it's 6 years newer and 100k miles less. 2008 E90 328xi - Deep Green Metallic over Beige Came with aftermarket wheels and snow tires, so naturally had to swap them out for some BMW Individual wheels for the meantime. The color caught my eye the most as you don't see many green BMWs anymore. It's also very hard to capture in photos. I need to take some better ones of the exterior and interior. So far I am very happy with it. The tight steering and smoothness of the engine when accelerating is really nice. First things I would like to do are getting the xDelete app to make it rwd when the AWD isn't really necessary. Getting some tint on the windows as I hate being in a fish bowl. And installing a Bluetooth audio setup that integrates the steering wheel controls as I don't have the iDrive or navigation. Something that feels factory. Jdesign, P_Roloff and m42b32 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted October 28, 2022 Report Share Posted October 28, 2022 Nice looking car. Love the color! Why'd ya selling the touring? Also, Fish bowls 4 lyfe. Bassboy3313 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted October 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2022 8 hours ago, straight6pwr said: Nice looking car. Love the color! Why'd ya selling the touring? Also, Fish bowls 4 lyfe. Thanks! I had my fun with it. It had 200k on the body, rust spots forming and figured it was time for something different. For what I sold it for, I can't complain. Lol I just can't do it man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted October 28, 2022 Report Share Posted October 28, 2022 There was a customer at Concours that had a E91 manual in that color combo, one of the cooler cars I can remember. Didn’t see that green too often back then either. Congrats on the purchase! 328i’s really are great daily cars. I always liked those individual wheels too. Bassboy3313 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted October 28, 2022 Report Share Posted October 28, 2022 e90 gang! That's a nice green. I've left my e90 untinted but after getting my truck tinted it's so much more comfortable on long trips. Bassboy3313 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted October 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2022 14 minutes ago, patsbimmer1 said: e90 gang! That's a nice green. I've left my e90 untinted but after getting my truck tinted it's so much more comfortable on long trips. Yes, comfortability is a big part of tinted windows. Not looking to limo tint it out. Just something to help with privacy and blocking sun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted November 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2022 The Ultimate Grocery Getter Machine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 BMW part # 51470010557 is the cargo net if you're missing it. Works wonders to keep the groceries in place during those high speed return trips. Can't miss an apex just because you've got eggs in the trunk! m42b32 and Bassboy3313 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted November 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 4 hours ago, patsbimmer1 said: BMW part # 51470010557 is the cargo net if you're missing it. Works wonders to keep the groceries in place during those high speed return trips. Can't miss an apex just because you've got eggs in the trunk! Haha nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted November 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2022 Completed the heated steering wheel retrofit. All 100% stock parts. It really cranks out the heat when first turning it on. Then settles after that to a very comfortable temp. I'm very impressed. I also installed a wireless phone charger in place of the ashtray in front of shifter. 3D printed an adapter that mounts to stock screw locations and uses a universal wireless charging pad from ecstuning. Works great! Jdesign, straight6pwr and Rekpoint 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted November 28, 2022 Report Share Posted November 28, 2022 10 hours ago, Bassboy3313 said: I also installed a wireless phone charger in place of the ashtray in front of shifter. 3D printed an adapter that mounts to stock screw locations and uses a universal wireless charging pad from ecstuning. Works great! pics or it didn't happen Jdesign 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted November 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2022 On 11/28/2022 at 8:37 AM, YoungCR said: pics or it didn't happen Alright, alright. I forgot to take pics of the finished bracket, but here is one of the test print before doing it for real in black ABS. I then bought the DIY wireless phone charger kit from ECS Tuning to make it an easy install. https://www.ecstuning.com/b-inbay-parts/wireless-charging-retrofit-kit-3-coil/240000-10-1~iby/ And here it is installed. patsbimmer1, YoungCR, Jdesign and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42b32 Posted December 2, 2022 Report Share Posted December 2, 2022 That looks and fits really nice! Bassboy3313 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted December 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2022 Thanks! It's perfect size for my Google Pixel 6 too. Holds it in place nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damnboy037 Posted December 3, 2022 Report Share Posted December 3, 2022 Nice work Bassboy3313 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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