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Am buying a 116 1.6 what subtle mods are good for it?
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There is a thread on this:
any mod ideas guys?.
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Standard lighting / bulb upgrade, Mtec Superwhites, no LED's.
Feel free to help yourself with OEM (select your car for better match):
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/part...BMW-118i&mg=03.
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Originally Posted by gstyle17007
As it has a base model spec by the looks of it.
It looks similar to the pictures attached.
I actually wanted the sport model with the cloth sports seats however the model I wanted is not available now.
I am thinking change the wheels - Not sure what to but bigger ones.
Slightly lower the car.
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Sport seats, lower M-Sport suspension and bigger wheels can be found on every model as options.
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Don't really like the steering wheel on these aswell.
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Note that ///M steering wheels are frequent subject to theft.
Mind your storage conditions regarding this:
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Regular
Sport steering wheel (select your car for better match) recommended (and pictured) in the top link should be a safer option.
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And is it a common problem on these that the passenger side above the window - the pillar rusts?
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I could see the rust underneath that had bubbled the paint
Strange thing is the three I viewed all had the same problem.
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Paint bubbling is a frequent issue - it's painting quality
, no rust AFAIK.
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Any other ideas guys?
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Try to find a car with all that's necessary: retrofitting presumes some money excess.
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Btw do you know of any good seats / covers to put on it?
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Sure:
Recaro Seats and Install,
recaro pole position install,
F20 replace seats with Sport seats (and repair airbags).
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And do you know of any good 17" rims for it?
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See the OEM accessory link above.
And this (select your car for better match):
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/part...BMW-118i&mg=36.