Mod List Questions/Order of Importance

[Taliben]

What's up guys. I've been lurking for a while, but decided to come out and make a thread because i need some help. I own a Silbergrau 05 330i ZHP, and I want to do a couple mods here and there to it.
Its already got 35% smoke tint all around except the front windshield and most of the preventative maintenance done. I already have an AFE Stage 1 CAI in the box that I need to get around to installing. I need new headlight lenses since mine are pitted to hell.
The things I want to do is as follows:
black or CF front grilles-don't feel like spending a ton on them
some kind of AUX/iPod input-I was looking at a Grom one with a usb input that is nice
headers or some kinda exhaust-not sure about this, i would probably go ebay headers

I'm still debating on clear corner, sides, and tails, but I don't know how it looks on my color car. And what kind of tails would I go with?
Also Angel eyes, not sure on those either?
Any input at all guys? All opinions are appreciated. Thanks.

[Taliben]

Also forgot the shark injector, but it's kinda outta my price range a bit.

[danewilson77]

Khoalty can hook you up with black glossy or matte black grilles. I also vote you go clears all around, from them as well. I endorse the Shark. Glad you're posting, but I love lurkers too.

Get your A/E's from one of 3 places:

1. www.jlevi.com > Weisslichts A/E's in 6000k color. I have these. If you go this route, get the lifetime warranty for an extra $30.

2. www.umnitza.com > Predator Orion V2.

3. www.Kholty.com > I believe they have a new model out.

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[johnrando]

Lots of thoughts but unfortunately not a lot of time at the moment, so I'll try to answer w/my thoughts but brief-ish. Like the idea of black grills (think I got mine at Tischer, Khoalty sells too), ipod (usa-spec is popular, don't know Grom, USB w/b nice, I have DICE (no USB), many ppl go w/ebay headers but I don't have them so can't comment. I like AE's and will eventually get them, but it's lower on the list. AFE is nice. Shark or other tune such as AA is good, esp. if you get headers, as the tune can be customized. Probably better to do both around the same time. Not a light guy, so no opinion there. Also, many would say lower the car too. I haven't done that yet, but it's on the list. Of course, perform all maint. first, as I'm sure you know.

[Hermes]

Maint first, then mods!!!

I personally don't like the eBay headers and won't get them myself. I'm still trying to find a good CA legal one for me. Tune yes, but like John said, make sure it's adjusted for headers if you decide to go that route. AE's are not my thing but Dane has already given some good choices. If you don't want the OEM black grill ($120) then just get the ones from Khoalty. Don't have an iPod kit yet but planning on it, just not sure if I'm gonna do the Nav retrofit since the cables are different. I would skip buying new lenses for now, try the 3M headlight refinishing kit first (it's like $20).

Also, get the Euro tray / get rid of the cupholders. Go Mini Go No Holes License Plate Bracket too. Check your windshield cowl, might wanna change that too if it's original

[JHiggy]

Khoalty can hook you up with black glossy or matte black grilles. I also vote you go clears all around, from them as well. I endorse the Shark. Glad you're posting, but I love lurkers too.

Get your A/E's from one of 3 places:

1. www.jlevi.com > Weisslichts A/E's in 6000k color. I have these. If you go this route, get the lifetime warranty for an extra $30.

2. www.umnitza.com > Predator Orion V2.

3. www.Kholty.com > I believe they have a new model out.

HTC Thunderbolt+TT

+1 on Dane's take. If you have Imola (and other variations as well...) clears all around, in my opinion are nice. Bought my Imola Red in part due to http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/05/...-3-series-zhp/

Def. go with Khoalty for the grill. Cheap alternative, looks great, fitment has been solid for me.

[Newjack]

Clear corners on silvergrau is perfect. I personally like the look of the LED tails but that's just me.

Khoalty has been very good to me and I would recommend their black grills as well as their Angel eyes.

Getting the conforti shark injector is also a nice mod from what I hear.

Any of the above mentioned Angel eyes are great Nd you shouldn't have any problems with them.

As far as eBay headers go, you have to do a good bit of research on which headers will fit your car, which seller has them and also which seller has a good reputation.

BMW performance strut bar is also a nice bit of eye candy if you have some money burning a hole in your pocket.

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[cakM3]

Maint first, then mods!!!

I personally don't like the eBay headers and won't get them myself. I'm still trying to find a good CA legal one for me. Tune yes, but like John said, make sure it's adjusted for headers if you decide to go that route. AE's are not my thing but Dane has already given some good choices. If you don't want the OEM black grill ($120) then just get the ones from Khoalty. Don't have an iPod kit yet but planning on it, just not sure if I'm gonna do the Nav retrofit since the cables are different. I would skip buying new lenses for now, try the 3M headlight refinishing kit first (it's like $20).

Also, get the Euro tray / get rid of the cupholders. Go Mini Go No Holes License Plate Bracket too. Check your windshield cowl, might wanna change that too if it's original

Hermes put out some very good advice here!

Couldn't agree more......Maintenance before mods.....doesn't help if you are broke down somewhere even if your ride looks good....

[Taliben]

Maint first, then mods!!!

I personally don't like the eBay headers and won't get them myself. I'm still trying to find a good CA legal one for me. Tune yes, but like John said, make sure it's adjusted for headers if you decide to go that route. AE's are not my thing but Dane has already given some good choices. If you don't want the OEM black grill ($120) then just get the ones from Khoalty. Don't have an iPod kit yet but planning on it, just not sure if I'm gonna do the Nav retrofit since the cables are different. I would skip buying new lenses for now, try the 3M headlight refinishing kit first (it's like $20).

Also, get the Euro tray / get rid of the cupholders. Go Mini Go No Holes License Plate Bracket too. Check your windshield cowl, might wanna change that too if it's original

I don't have to run a front plate in TN so no need for the license plate bracket. I'll definitely check out the headlight refinishing kit, but will it work if my lenses are pitted to hell? And I definitely need those cupholders, my car is the family school bus at the moment, so they're very useful.
I have about 400-500 maybe even 600 bucks to spend so my options are kinda limited at this time. I'm picking up some ATE super blue and SS brake lines from a friend, but besides that I can't decide whether to spend the rest of the money on exterior parts or go fast bits.

[Hermes]

need a picture of the lights in question to give you an answer


for $550 i just saw this on modbargains, BMW Performance exhaust p/n 18100429614


http://www.modbargains.com/BMW-Perfo...46-Exhaust.htm

its not the stock one, that one is p/n 18100026767



and if you wanna start saving now... Supersprint headers, maybe $2300. If you get the cats also make that $4800