Mod ideas: halogen upgrade and wheel for 2011 328 sedan

dkosters · 09-08-2010, 08:41 PM

Just took delivery of a new 2011 328xi (or 328i x-drive if you prefer) sedan, space gray with black leather and thankfully has HK sound. It's steptronic (I have other toys that are manual, so this my official family car / daily driver with the 2 car seats in the back).

I was at end of lease on my 335xi and I had limited options--needing a car soon (and got a great deal on a car in-transit that was 95% of what I wanted). I loved my 335 but I didn't tap 10% of it's potential in daily driver mode, so......

Two things I want to address soon:
--Stock non-sport steering wheel replacement. Would the M3 Tri-color stitch wheel (or M-Tech wheel) look ridiculous in a 328?

--Halogen replacement: What is the best Xenon option for an LCI car that looks stock? Looking more for rock-solid reliability than "it's great when it works" It's my daily driver--it has to work.

Thanks,
Dave

MassBimmer · 09-09-2010, 08:15 AM

Doesn't matter what engine you have, M3 steering wheels look the balls. It'll be expensive if you don't already have the sport steering wheel (you need to purchase the sport airbag) but it'll look great

There are some good HID conversion options out there (MTech, Phillips, etc..) I'm sure vendors will be able to help out

Congrats on the new ride, you'll love it!

09-08-2010, 08:41 PM	#1
dkosters New Member 1 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 328xi Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Grand Rapids, MI iTrader: (0)	Mod ideas: halogen upgrade and wheel for 2011 328 sedan Just took delivery of a new 2011 328xi (or 328i x-drive if you prefer) sedan, space gray with black leather and thankfully has HK sound. It's steptronic (I have other toys that are manual, so this my official family car / daily driver with the 2 car seats in the back). I was at end of lease on my 335xi and I had limited options--needing a car soon (and got a great deal on a car in-transit that was 95% of what I wanted). I loved my 335 but I didn't tap 10% of it's potential in daily driver mode, so...... Two things I want to address soon: --Stock non-sport steering wheel replacement. Would the M3 Tri-color stitch wheel (or M-Tech wheel) look ridiculous in a 328? --Halogen replacement: What is the best Xenon option for an LCI car that looks stock? Looking more for rock-solid reliability than "it's great when it works" It's my daily driver--it has to work. Thanks, Dave __________________ --------------- Current: 2011 328xi Past: 2008 335xi, 2004 X5 4.4i, 2002 330i
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MassBimmer Major General 306 Rep 7,433 Posts Drives: 2023 i4 M50 Join Date: May 2009 Location: MA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2009 BMW [9.24]	Doesn't matter what engine you have, M3 steering wheels look the balls. It'll be expensive if you don't already have the sport steering wheel (you need to purchase the sport airbag) but it'll look great There are some good HID conversion options out there (MTech, Phillips, etc..) I'm sure vendors will be able to help out Congrats on the new ride, you'll love it!
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