the new guy

dean_g · 01-18-2009, 12:57 AM

hey my name is chris, im new to the m3 part of the forums, im 19 and just leased an AW/Fox Red 2008 BMW M3 coupe fully loaded minus DTC which im happy it doesnt have xD i love the third pedal.

Ok, So i have looked around first thing im thinking of doing which is not expensive at all would have to be the clear corners, at first i was thinking of the color matching ones but i think the clears will look just fine.

also im thinking of doing the angel eye switch to white lights,,

Im not good at all with lighting can someone help me out and tell me what i need to buy in order to make the change of the angel eyes please.

and if you guys think there are some more "mandatory" mods lol let me know =] thanks in advance !

Chris from Jersey

endofanera7 · 01-18-2009, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dean_g

hey my name is chris, im new to the m3 part of the forums, im 19 and just leased an AW/Fox Red 2008 BMW M3 coupe fully loaded minus DTC which im happy it doesnt have xD i love the third pedal.

Ok, So i have looked around first thing im thinking of doing which is not expensive at all would have to be the clear corners, at first i was thinking of the color matching ones but i think the clears will look just fine.

also im thinking of doing the angel eye switch to white lights,,

Im not good at all with lighting can someone help me out and tell me what i need to buy in order to make the change of the angel eyes please.

and if you guys think there are some more "mandatory" mods lol let me know =] thanks in advance !

Chris from Jersey

Hey Chris! Welcome to the forum and congrats on the new M3.

For the Angel Eyes, if you are looking for a cheap solution, I sugguest you go with the GP Thunders. Only cost around $15 and it looks pretty good.

But there are LED versions available already. Check in the sponsors section for more info.

doba_s · 01-18-2009, 01:05 AM

congrats and welcome !

dean_g · 01-18-2009, 01:18 AM

thanks guys !

Manny212 · 01-18-2009, 01:48 AM

welcome...tri state meets will be starting up in a few months

lincoln · 01-18-2009, 02:37 AM

I had a Geo Storm at 19.... sigh.

tightie · 01-18-2009, 04:17 AM

congrats and drive safe

Stunnerable · 01-18-2009, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dean_g

hey my name is chris, im new to the m3 part of the forums, im 19 and just leased an AW/Fox Red 2008 BMW M3 coupe fully loaded minus DTC which im happy it doesnt have xD i love the third pedal.

Ok, So i have looked around first thing im thinking of doing which is not expensive at all would have to be the clear corners, at first i was thinking of the color matching ones but i think the clears will look just fine.

also im thinking of doing the angel eye switch to white lights,,

Im not good at all with lighting can someone help me out and tell me what i need to buy in order to make the change of the angel eyes please.

and if you guys think there are some more "mandatory" mods lol let me know =] thanks in advance !

Chris from Jersey

Welcome Chris. I'm partial to the third pedal too.

elm3 · 01-18-2009, 09:19 AM

Welcome and Congrats

taylorcoleman · 01-18-2009, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lincoln

I had a Geo Storm at 19.... sigh.

At 19, I had a 1980 Chevy Citation -- coupe no less. It had a sunroof though

911 Now · 01-18-2009, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by taylorcoleman

At 19, I had a 1980 Chevy Citation -- coupe no less. It had a sunroof though

Sweet! - I had a VW Rabbitt and I thought I was doing good.

DevJ · 01-18-2009, 10:13 AM

Welcome! Enjoy the car!!

tallycoolies · 01-18-2009, 10:24 AM

Congrats~!! Enjoy the BEAST~ can't wait till the tri state meet~!!

NewM3driver · 01-18-2009, 10:47 AM

I had an Oldsmobile starfire with a blaupunkt stereo. The sound system was so good the car didn't matter.

Good luck and drive safely.

MJC///M3 · 01-18-2009, 11:05 AM

welcome and congrats!

SV Concepts III · 01-18-2009, 02:04 PM

Hi Chris,

Congrats on the new car and welcome to the forums! For the angel eyes, we have two solutions that would work. The best upgrade are the RD ICE LED Angel Eye Upgrades which are an LED based replacement bulb that changes the color to a pure white. These are 100% plug and play replacements and offer the best match for a pure white output.

The other more affordable option are our Hyperwhite Match Bulbs which are a simple solution that also changes the color to a more white output. They will not come close to the white look of the RD kits but they are more affordable so it depends on what you prefer.

Here are the RD upgrades on our E92:

dean_g · 01-18-2009, 03:28 PM

thanks everyone

and thank you nick for that i will be on vacation this coming week but then when i come back i will loook into it and i will get in touch with you.

Deda · 01-18-2009, 03:34 PM

congrats!

Purple88Gold · 01-18-2009, 08:50 PM

Congrats! 6MT FTW. Another AW/FR LOL. Let the modding begin. Oh and yeah, drove an 82 Accord at 19.

Stunnerable · 01-18-2009, 08:53 PM

Isn't there a third option for the angel eyes that 360 forged did?

SV Concepts III · 01-18-2009, 09:42 PM

They went with a full HID kit which I find to be TOO bright for the headlights.

nusevad · 01-18-2009, 10:06 PM

welcome, at the moment in my opinion GP Thunder 8300K would offer the best bang for your buck in terms of angel eye lighting. A HID kit was developed but ill wait a bit and see how it looks in person and during the daytime.

Where in NJ are you located?

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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Hi Chris, Congrats on the new car and welcome to the forums! For the angel eyes, we have two solutions that would work. The best upgrade are the RD ICE LED Angel Eye Upgrades which are an LED based replacement bulb that changes the color to a pure white. These are 100% plug and play replacements and offer the best match for a pure white output. The other more affordable option are our Hyperwhite Match Bulbs which are a simple solution that also changes the color to a more white output. They will not come close to the white look of the RD kits but they are more affordable so it depends on what you prefer. Here are the RD upgrades on our E92:
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