Guidance for the new...

[Frenoy]

First of all, hey all, I'm Matt (19 from AZ). I've been a BMW fan all my life, and luckily two weeks ago my last POS car was stolen, and what better car to replace it with than a BMW? With that said, here's what I'm looking for:

I just got a 1994 325i 4dr Sedan (Pic Pic2). Just about everything's stock, and it's in spectacular condition. However, I'm not the biggest fan of the black skirting on the older models. I've browsed around looking for body kits and haven't really found any. So, does anyone have some reccomendations for good stores/website to check out? I'm mostly looking for something simple and elegant, nothing gaudy or flamboyant. I'm open to any and all suggestions on what might be a good route to take my car on project wise. (and yes, I do know about the search function )

[Vitolo]

Sounds like the OEM M-tech kit is what you want. Watch ebay, DTM and Bimmerforums classifieds. They pop up once in awhile. If not, go to the dealer and get them new and make sure you are a CCA member to get a discount! Also, the Rieger is a popular kit. Similar lines to OEM just a bit more aggressive

[Frenoy]

Sweet, I'll check those out.

[Frenoy]

The Reiger looks good, but I'm not finding any OEM stuff. Anyone have a link to photos/company site? Tried searching "OEM" and of course got a ton of stuff...I don't want.

[blk323is]

try bekkers.com they have oem kits

[Vitolo]

OEM means "Original Equipment Manufacture" therefore would be stock M3 bumpers from BMW...PLENTY of pics here man!

[czm3]

Vitolo knows all about front bumpers

[Frenoy]

Gotcha.

[bmw3er]

I got my M3 bumpers from bavarian autosport. They are BMW parts, boxes have the BMW part numbers on them.
www.bavauto.com

[iCedMan]

I def would prefer changing out bumpers but you might want to consider just painting it too, that looks pretty good with just the Rieger front lip.

[Frenoy]

Another Q: I'm a total noob at the moment as far as fixing up my car (that will soon change ). Let's say I get some new M3 bumpers/side skirting. Would it be best to get each piece painted matching white (car is original white - mint cond.) or to add all the parts and get the whole car repainted? I'm thinking if i got all the pieces at once, painted at once, etc. that it'd be cheaper and likely look good...

[Frenoy]

Comments, opinions, anyone?

[richieio]

i would NOT repaint the entire car, especially if the paint is in great condition. Any body shop should be able to match the paint.

also, i dont think it would make any difference how many parts you brought into be painted. that would be body shop specific.

good luck with the new car!

rich

[Frenoy]

Sweet, that's what I was hoping to hear.

[Scorp965]

Reiger front lip = hotness