We got a photoshoot lined up for Bimmer Magazine really soon and wanted to dial in some more features on our Project BMW 135I. First we wanted to add some style by updating the trim pieces from the wood grain look to this carbon fiber finish. These are overlays done here at Vivid Racing. We use the stock components and then carbon wrap them with a beautiful clear coat shine. We updated both door pulls, the passenger dash piece, and the shifter surround with ash tray. We will be adding these to our website in 2 different packages at a much lesser cost then the OEM components.
When we purchased this car, it came with no navigation. We did like the bluetooth feature but the crappy aux port was not cutting it for the iPod. So we hooked up with our audio partners at soundxpression.com. Dave geared up our car with the new Kenwood DNX7140 head unit. This touchscreen LCD piece features satelite radio, iPod interface, bluetooth that works with the steering wheel controls, TV, Navigation, and much much more. So many features, we have not even figured out how to set the radio! But our man Dave at Sound Xpression took this install to the next level. Because of the odd shaped BMW head unit design, he had to completely custom make brackets, trim, and relocate the seat heater buttons to make this install shine. The matching carbon fiber bezel is a true work of art. If you like this install, just contact us for a referal!
Our last bit of carbon fiber comes from switching up our JIC Cross Strut Brace from the aluminum to the carbon unit. This carbon fiber strut bar from JIC Cross is a direct bolt on to the 135I. The bar has plenty of clearance with the stock or Seibon GTR hood. The dry carbon look dresses up the engine quite well and when installed properly, helps the front ends drastic understeer problem.
Keep checking our Project 135I section here for updates and view all our installation pictures here.
I like, stateofnine has an interior kit for my saab 9-3 aero in carbon fiber that covers about everything, thinking about swapping to that and having a friend redo the upholstery to two tone leather, yellow and black, have a plain black saab, any ideas?
my black saab 9-3 aero is my life..i dont need to configure it more..
what year? i have a 2007, and she is my life too:)
man my mothers 330 ci covert looks just like that, been trying to thinks of new ideas to turn into a real nice tuner, will be mine very soon!!! eny ideas
Basic wheels, lower it, and nice exhaust to start. Let us know!