Best First Cosmetic Mod?

KingBreezy · 08-26-2023, 12:02 PM

Just Bought my G20 and was wondering what first mod I should do. Here’s a list of some I’ve been considering;

- Paint matched reflectors
- Front lip
- Side skirts
- M performance side sticker
- Blacked out rims
- Gloss black mirrors

JABCAT · 08-26-2023, 03:49 PM

Black wheels
Side skirts
Rear diffuser
www.bmw parts center.com has been the cheapest I've found for OEM parts.

I'd skip the front splitter/lip. I've gone through 3 broken ones already & my current M Performance front lip was hit by debris again recently. No damage this time, but I removed it.

KingBreezy · 08-26-2023, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JABCAT

Black wheels
Side skirts
Rear diffuser
www.bmw parts center.com has been the cheapest I've found for OEM parts.

I'd skip the front splitter/lip. I've gone through 3 broken ones already & my current M Performance front lip was hit by debris again recently. No damage this time, but I removed it.

What page are you referring to? Can’t see the link and I searched up the site and couldn’t see it

JABCAT · 08-26-2023, 05:34 PM

www.bmwpartscenter.com. If you want OEM BMW or M Performance parts, this site has had the lowest price I've found.

Chubbiejones · 08-26-2023, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JABCAT

Black wheels
Side skirts
Rear diffuser
www.bmw parts center.com has been the cheapest I've found for OEM parts.

I'd skip the front splitter/lip. I've gone through 3 broken ones already & my current M Performance front lip was hit by debris again recently. No damage this time, but I removed it.

I second this!

bimmerstar · 08-29-2023, 12:36 PM

I would go reflectors, front lip, mirrors, sideskirts, diffuser, tips, wheels. in that order.

my friends MG M340 is below. the lip reflectors and mirrors really change the look.

We both get our stuff from this local company, Infinite autowerks. they have pretty much everything you are looking for.

this is the lip: https://infiniteautowerks.com/shop/e...p-gloss-black/

KingBreezy · 08-29-2023, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmerstar

I would go reflectors, front lip, mirrors, sideskirts, diffuser, tips, wheels. in that order.

my friends MG M340 is below. the lip reflectors and mirrors really change the look.

We both get our stuff from this local company, Infinite autowerks. they have pretty much everything you are looking for.

this is the lip: https://infiniteautowerks.com/shop/e...p-gloss-black/

I really like that list. I’ll start by ordering the reflectors and lip then look into side fenders. This lip looks to be the same one that your friend has minus a couple parts that were meant for the m340i. Check it out and tell me your thoughts. Also thanks for the comment dude that was really helpful. https://www.akamotorsports.com/produ...iABEgJ_h_D_BwE

bimmerstar · 08-30-2023, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by KingBreezy

I really like that list. I’ll start by ordering the reflectors and lip then look into side fenders. This lip looks to be the same one that your friend has minus a couple parts that were meant for the m340i. Check it out and tell me your thoughts. Also thanks for the comment dude that was really helpful. https://www.akamotorsports.com/produ...iABEgJ_h_D_BwE

the biggest thing is to find companies that back thier products. the IAW front lip bolts to oem mounting points and only has a few screws in the bottom middle nothing that can be seen if taken off. a lot of other lips you have to screw into the bumper in multiple places.

that site you linked is an obvious drop ship company. i would be worried to order from them if anything goes wrong or you need product support. also quality of the lip at that price is probably not very good.

IAW has the reflectors and all the parts you had asked for so id probably just buy from them as they are a known good company and there is usually advantages to buy to combine orders and save the shipping cost.

KingBreezy · 08-30-2023, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmerstar

the biggest thing is to find companies that back thier products. the IAW front lip bolts to oem mounting points and only has a few screws in the bottom middle nothing that can be seen if taken off. a lot of other lips you have to screw into the bumper in multiple places.

that site you linked is an obvious drop ship company. i would be worried to order from them if anything goes wrong or you need product support. also quality of the lip at that price is probably not very good.

IAW has the reflectors and all the parts you had asked for so id probably just buy from them as they are a known good company and there is usually advantages to buy to combine orders and save the shipping cost.

What site are you referring to when you say IWA. Can you send me a link?

koopa · 08-31-2023, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by KingBreezy

What site are you referring to when you say IWA. Can you send me a link?

IAW is Infinite Autowerks, the link was in their first post.

bimmerstar · 09-01-2023, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by KingBreezy

What site are you referring to when you say IWA. Can you send me a link?

looks like it was already answered. but yes Infinite Autowerks.
https://infiniteautowerks.com/

They are local to me so I become a test mule sometimes

in exchange for photos of my beautiful tanz M340 they give me a little discount. regardless, they still make me broke lol. love the car now though.

Whack01 · 09-01-2023, 02:29 PM

I guess these are my 1st cosmetic mods (front & back) soon to be followed by the latest generation carbon wing mirrors from autoid

Darryl79 · 11-18-2023, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JABCAT

Black wheels
Side skirts
Rear diffuser
www.bmw parts center.com has been the cheapest I've found for OEM parts.

I'd skip the front splitter/lip. I've gone through 3 broken ones already & my current M Performance front lip was hit by debris again recently. No damage this time, but I removed it.

As of today, there is NOTHING listed for a 2024 330i for exterior parts, or any other parts for that matter, from that site. Shame.

Whack01 · 11-22-2023, 02:38 PM

Cf grill & mirrors. New wheels now top of list
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psaav · 11-22-2023, 07:36 PM

1st mod would be new wheels.

spicyB48 · 11-28-2023, 02:53 AM

Your car looks just like mine! These are amazing cars stock, I honestly wouldn't bother modifying it.

KingBreezy · 11-30-2023, 06:20 AM

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Cf grill & mirrors. New wheels now top of list
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Those badges look great I never thought about putting those on. Definitely gonna put them on now seeing those photos

Planoser · 12-01-2023, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by KingBreezy

This lip looks to be the same one that your friend has minus a couple parts that were meant for the m340i. Check it out https://www.akamotorsports.com/produ...iABEgJ_h_D_BwE

Did you order this from aka?

GOLFFRR · 12-01-2023, 10:04 AM

I think the best cheapest mod that I would always do first thing was the reflectors. that was always the first move for me with all my cars. just makes it so much cleaner

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KingBreezy New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: BMW 3 Series Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: US iTrader: (0)	Just Bought my G20 and was wondering what first mod I should do. Here’s a list of some I’ve been considering; - Paint matched reflectors - Front lip - Side skirts - M performance side sticker - Blacked out rims - Gloss black mirrors Attached Images
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JABCAT Professor 2250 Rep 1,813 Posts Drives: '23 M2 & '22 X3 M Competition Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Prosper, TX/Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Black wheels Side skirts Rear diffuser www.bmw parts center.com has been the cheapest I've found for OEM parts. I'd skip the front splitter/lip. I've gone through 3 broken ones already & my current M Performance front lip was hit by debris again recently. No damage this time, but I removed it.
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JABCAT Professor 2250 Rep 1,813 Posts Drives: '23 M2 & '22 X3 M Competition Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Prosper, TX/Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	www.bmwpartscenter.com. If you want OEM BMW or M Performance parts, this site has had the lowest price I've found.
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bimmerstar Second Lieutenant 149 Rep 235 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW M340xi Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Michigan iTrader: (1)	I would go reflectors, front lip, mirrors, sideskirts, diffuser, tips, wheels. in that order. my friends MG M340 is below. the lip reflectors and mirrors really change the look. We both get our stuff from this local company, Infinite autowerks. they have pretty much everything you are looking for. this is the lip: https://infiniteautowerks.com/shop/e...p-gloss-black/ __________________ 2024 G87 Zandvoort Blue M2 w/ Buckets - Stock 93\| 0-60 TBD \| 1/4 TBD \| 60-130 TBD 2020 G20 Tanzanite Blue II M340 xDrive - E30 BM3\| 0-60 3.28 \| 1/4 11.39@123 \| 60-130 9.56 Past: 2017 W205 Black C43 AMG - E40 FBO No Turbo \| 0-60 3.21 \| 1/4 11.18@124 \| 60-130 9.17
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Whack01 Private 19 Rep 86 Posts Drives: G20 330i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	Mine I guess these are my 1st cosmetic mods (front & back) soon to be followed by the latest generation carbon wing mirrors from autoid Attached Images __________________ I can only please one person per day. Today is NOT your day.... ...Tomorrow doesn't look good either!
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Whack01 Private 19 Rep 86 Posts Drives: G20 330i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	Cf grill & mirrors. New wheels now top of list __________________ I can only please one person per day. Today is NOT your day.... ...Tomorrow doesn't look good either!
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