The Stormtrooper (F30)

[rockitpras]

Thanks for all the congrats, guys.
This weekend I'm going to try carbon fibre some of my interior, and de-badge the back. I'll post pics of my successes/failures.
Also, does anybody know how well boot spoilers stick on? I see decent looking plastic ones for R900, or carbon fibre ones for about 3k. I'd hate to put on a CF one for it to just fall off or get ripped off by somebody.. but I'd also hate to get the cheaper plastic one, just to find it sucks, and replace it later.. because getting it off looks a bit challenging.

3m buddy

The only easy day, was yesterday

 

[momo1]

Congrats!!
lots of tuning potential , you could get 328i power out of it.
hope you have many safe happy miles

 

[LukeHawk]

Alright, so my very first visual mod is done.. man, it really broke the bank.
I spent a whopping R25.00 on these bad boys:

Before:

After:

 

[r0ckf1re]

Congrats LukeHawk, car looks great.

Sent from the Edge

 

[LukeHawk]

Thanks everyone!

Just washed the car myself for the first time.. got to know her a little better! Always good to put in the effort yourself.

Just ordered some gloss black kidneys from CF accessories. Should be coming later this week

 

[LukeHawk]

Alright, so some good news and some bad news happened today.

Bad news:

Drove over a nail, pretty brutal puncture. But it was repaired, and all good now :coolShake:

Good news:
These came today from CF Accessories!

Before Pic:

Her insides:

After pics:

I think it looks nice. Cant say it looks better than the original, per se', but It adds quite a sporty look that matches the gloss trim of the rest of the car

 

[LukeHawk]

Hey, quick update. My modding ideas have taken a bit of a back seat, because the car is actually just growing on me the way it is. It's not like a carbon fibre diffuser is going to stop my car from being a 320i :roflol: and I'm saving up for an engagement ring.

I'd still like to do more though a little down the line. For now, I've just added the coloured M grill stripes. Never thought I would, but it's growing on me, so I'll leave them on for now

 

[RajivR]

Congrats on the cab bud looks awesome!!
Looking forward to the rear spoiler and diffuser mod when you get that done:rollsmile:

BTW, where are the little ///M badges from the fenders? If I'm not mistaken, these come with the M Sport package...

Do enjoy!!!

 

[Lizzard]

Car looks great :blowheart:

Maybe consider black out the section under the spot light to give the car a more meaner look, just an idea :tiptoe:

 

[NtandoN]

Looking good :clapper:

 

[M135i]

Dont hold back!

 

[LukeHawk]

Congrats on the cab bud looks awesome!!
Looking forward to the rear spoiler and diffuser mod when you get that done:rollsmile:

BTW, where are the little ///M badges from the fenders? If I'm not mistaken, these come with the M Sport package...

Do enjoy!!!

Thanks! Yeah I think it was meant to, but apparently you can choose not to have them on when you buy the car. I guess the previous owner decided not to? I like them though, so I'm a bit sad it didn't come with.
I bought some aftermarket ones (you can sort of see them in the last pic there) but they're the ones with the black M , and not as good quality, but not terrible either. Might just get rid of them all together though.

Car looks great :blowheart:

Maybe consider black out the section under the spot light to give the car a more meaner look, just an idea :tiptoe:

Yes for sure. I have black vinyl so I can attempt to do it myself, but otherwise that front spoiler/splitter one can buy looks nicer and makes the car look lower

 

[LukeHawk]

Had to reduce pic quality to make it fit, but here are some updated pics

 

[SylisM]

Had to reduce pic quality to make it fit, but here are some updated pics

Lukehawk your car looks absolutely beautiful, I love the F30 in white. In fact I think all the F-series BMWs look really good in white, the mod you have done to the grill is a nice touch (you can never go wrong with all black grills). Every time I see a white MSport F30 I just think MPerformance kit hahaha, hope to see more mods done on your car as soon.

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this is my favourite photo, really beautiful car with a colour to match mate. How is she treating you thus far ?

 

[Dirtydeedsman]

raise:

 

[LukeHawk]

Thanks guys! Yes more modding happening soon hopefully! Twin tailpipe conversion is on the top of the list! But I don't want to cut into my OEM diffuser to make room, so I must get another diffuser as well

 

[cotzo]

raise: Love the white but couldn't resist to get the Estoril blue in the diesel.

 

[Adheesh]

Ride looks tops man. Any power figures with the JB and downpipe?

 

[BadBoy23]

Take your time bud, Its best not to rush, rather put in proper stuff which we all know is expensive.

Love the look of the car, gud luck and keep us posted on the mods,

 

[LukeHawk]

Ride looks tops man. Any power figures with the JB and downpipe?

Hey bud, I havent done the JB4 and downpipe yet - so far all mods have just been cosmetic. Waiting for a good deal on a JB4, but its also not too high on my list right now

Take your time bud, Its best not to rush, rather put in proper stuff which we all know is expensive.

Love the look of the car, gud luck and keep us posted on the mods,

Thanks man! yes, no rush for sure. Taking my time to get it nice.