Hey guys, so I’ve got a 2013 BMW 120d E82 LCI on about 80,000 km. It’s completely stock and I’ve spent the last while getting all the maintenance sorted, so I’m finally ready to start doing a few cosmetic mods.
I’m looking at a carbon fibre diffuser and Performance-style side skirts first. If anyone knows good local suppliers with decent fitment, please send recommendations.
The car was resprayed before I owned it and has some light swirl marks. Not sure if I should do a proper polish/paint correction first, then ceramic coat it, or if ceramic alone is enough. I’m thinking of getting it done at Smoke’m Garage. Has anyone used them before or heard good things?
Performance-wise I’m keeping it stock for now. Garage808 advised me not to do a downpipe yet and to keep the cat/DPF. I would like a bit more sound though, so I’m thinking about a rear muffler delete with a nicer polished exhaust tip once the diffuser is fitted. Has anyone done this on a 120d, and would Powerflow be the go-to for something like this?
The front bumper also clipped a pothole and the previous repair wasn’t great. 💀 The plastic work is a bit rough and bubbling, so I’m not sure whether to repair it properly or just replace it with a 1M-style bumper. I like the look, but I’m worried about that overbite look some conversions have.
Longer term I’d like a set of 313M wheels, probably next year. Basically going for a clean OEM+ look, so any Cape Town recommendations for parts, bodywork, detailing or exhaust work would be appreciated 😄
I’m looking at a carbon fibre diffuser and Performance-style side skirts first. If anyone knows good local suppliers with decent fitment, please send recommendations.
The car was resprayed before I owned it and has some light swirl marks. Not sure if I should do a proper polish/paint correction first, then ceramic coat it, or if ceramic alone is enough. I’m thinking of getting it done at Smoke’m Garage. Has anyone used them before or heard good things?
Performance-wise I’m keeping it stock for now. Garage808 advised me not to do a downpipe yet and to keep the cat/DPF. I would like a bit more sound though, so I’m thinking about a rear muffler delete with a nicer polished exhaust tip once the diffuser is fitted. Has anyone done this on a 120d, and would Powerflow be the go-to for something like this?
The front bumper also clipped a pothole and the previous repair wasn’t great. 💀 The plastic work is a bit rough and bubbling, so I’m not sure whether to repair it properly or just replace it with a 1M-style bumper. I like the look, but I’m worried about that overbite look some conversions have.
Longer term I’d like a set of 313M wheels, probably next year. Basically going for a clean OEM+ look, so any Cape Town recommendations for parts, bodywork, detailing or exhaust work would be appreciated 😄
