Need an opinion .. yay or nay ... ///M stripes on bonnet

adamr · 04-06-2008, 09:57 AM

ok ok .. this is just a screen grab from NFS Pro Street, but was really thinking of giving my ///M this stripe job when i did get it ... but really need some opinions before i do something like this ... maybe it IS stupid ... dunno

so ... would you say: yes or no ...

Keto · 04-06-2008, 10:03 AM

Might be a little much imho, but I like the semi-stealth aspect of the M.

I wish there was some 3-stripe trim on the interior somewhere tho...

yahtzee · 04-06-2008, 10:04 AM

no.

batchelorc · 04-06-2008, 10:21 AM

I kinda dig this:

07-328i-E90 · 04-06-2008, 10:31 AM

its a good idea but y dont u get smaller pinstripes in the M colors along the hood

FifthStreetz · 04-06-2008, 10:37 AM

nay.

Davinhci · 04-06-2008, 11:11 AM

no

skierman64 · 04-06-2008, 11:16 AM

I'd say yes, if you could remove them after a year or so once you got tired of them.

My dad has M colored pinstripes down the side of white E46 M3. They look awesome.

Nate@IND · 04-06-2008, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davinhci

no

+1

Unless your car will be used for marketing I don't think adding any M stripes will look good. Our M3 project car is going in for some custom vinyl work next week.

Giles · 04-06-2008, 11:47 AM

Adam

I live in Joburg and am curious - are you going for the M3 Convertible to replace your 335i, or a Coupe? I have an M3 Convertible on order for July with all the options, but with the latest price increase this is going to cost R940k - for that money a nearly new M6 Convertible is an option. I have an opportunity to by an M-Sport 335i Convertible at the old price, of R30k and I given the altitude am starting to wonder whether I should just take the 335i and keep R310k - which will probably be the depreciation on the M3 in the first 18 months. Since you own a 335i and you are switching to an M3 was wondering what your thoughts are.

SMSgt B · 04-06-2008, 11:54 AM

IMHO, I think they should be saved and used for a lightweight or CSL. Remember the E36 lightweight?

!Xoible · 04-06-2008, 12:09 PM

nnnnnope

southlight · 04-06-2008, 12:32 PM

Nay

Best regards, south

umwolverine · 04-06-2008, 12:43 PM

No Me Gusta!!!!

hks786 · 04-06-2008, 01:05 PM

a BIG nay lol

Rovman · 04-06-2008, 01:17 PM

What ever floats your boat man, IMO I think for the street it may a little too much "HEY LOOK OVER HERE, YEAH YOU , LOOK AT ME"

K3N R3D · 04-06-2008, 01:21 PM

No way!

lucid · 04-06-2008, 01:39 PM

Please no.

adamr · 04-06-2008, 01:49 PM

lol .. thanks guys for the inputs ... needed a sanity check i guess ...

...

so i wont be doing this if i get the car ..

...

drsnooz · 04-06-2008, 01:54 PM

Please no!

sayemthree · 04-06-2008, 06:04 PM

NO - and you have the colors all wrong - its red, purple, dark blue. anyways stil NO.

JEllis · 04-06-2008, 06:22 PM

No

04-06-2008, 09:57 AM	#1
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04-06-2008, 10:03 AM	#2
Keto Major Drives: 550i M-sport AW Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: N'awlins Posts: 1,090 iTrader: (1)	Might be a little much imho, but I like the semi-stealth aspect of the M. I wish there was some 3-stripe trim on the interior somewhere tho... __________________ '11 550i, pics soon

04-06-2008, 10:21 AM	#4
batchelorc Lieutenant Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 484 iTrader: (0)	I kinda dig this: __________________ 2008 Alpine White / Fox Red / DCT / 19"s

04-06-2008, 10:37 AM	#6
FifthStreetz O! So Sour!! Drives: Fast e30 / Slow M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fort Lee, NJ Posts: 15,398 iTrader: (21) Garage List 2008 M3 [4.75]	nay. __________________

04-06-2008, 11:11 AM	#7
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04-06-2008, 10:04 AM	#3
yahtzee El Capitan Drives: fast Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 653 iTrader: (1)	no.

04-06-2008, 10:31 AM	#5
07-328i-E90 Private Drives: 2007 E90 328i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 67 iTrader: (0)	its a good idea but y dont u get smaller pinstripes in the M colors along the hood

04-06-2008, 11:16 AM	#8
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04-06-2008, 11:47 AM	#10
Giles New Member Drives: BMW330Ci Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SA Posts: 21 iTrader: (0)	Adam I live in Joburg and am curious - are you going for the M3 Convertible to replace your 335i, or a Coupe? I have an M3 Convertible on order for July with all the options, but with the latest price increase this is going to cost R940k - for that money a nearly new M6 Convertible is an option. I have an opportunity to by an M-Sport 335i Convertible at the old price, of R30k and I given the altitude am starting to wonder whether I should just take the 335i and keep R310k - which will probably be the depreciation on the M3 in the first 18 months. Since you own a 335i and you are switching to an M3 was wondering what your thoughts are.

04-06-2008, 11:54 AM	#11
SMSgt B Lieutenant Drives: m Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 450 iTrader: (0)	IMHO, I think they should be saved and used for a lightweight or CSL. Remember the E36 lightweight?

04-06-2008, 12:09 PM	#12
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04-06-2008, 12:32 PM	#13
southlight Moderator / European Editor Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 6,638 iTrader: (0)	Nay Best regards, south __________________ JOIN THE 6MT CLUB GROUP

04-06-2008, 12:43 PM	#14
umwolverine Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 Jerez M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 274 iTrader: (0)	No Me Gusta!!!!

04-06-2008, 01:05 PM	#15
hks786 Major General Drives: * Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK Posts: 5,313 iTrader: (0)	a BIG nay lol __________________

04-06-2008, 01:17 PM	#16
Rovman Private First Class Drives: 11' BMW M1 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lafayette,La. Posts: 162 iTrader: (0)	What ever floats your boat man, IMO I think for the street it may a little too much "HEY LOOK OVER HERE, YEAH YOU , LOOK AT ME" __________________ 13' BMW M5 DCT 11' BMW 1M 10' Mercedes GL 350 Bluetec 04' Porsche 911 GT3 (Track car) 06' BMW HP2 Enduro (Multi Purpose bike)

04-06-2008, 01:21 PM	#17
K3N R3D Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Z4 3.0si Coupe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 1,578 iTrader: (0)	No way! __________________ ------------------------------------------------ When the voice and the vision on the inside, become more profound than the opinions and pictures on the outside...You've mastered your life!

04-06-2008, 01:39 PM	#18
lucid Major General Drives: E30 M3; Expedition Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 8,037 iTrader: (0)	Please no. __________________

04-06-2008, 01:49 PM	#19
adamr Major Drives: 997 GT3 RS Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Johannesburg Posts: 1,032 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 Porsche 997 GT ... [0.00] 2005 Mercedes Benz ... [0.00] 2008 E92 M3 (Bought ... [0.00] 2007 E93 335i conve ... [0.00] 2006 E92 325i Coupe ... [0.00] 2001 E46 M3 (Sold S ... [0.00]	lol .. thanks guys for the inputs ... needed a sanity check i guess ... ... so i wont be doing this if i get the car .. ... __________________ 2007 Porsche 997 GT3 RS \|PCM with NAV and GSM\|Roll Cage\|PCCB\|Xenons\|Sports Chrono Plus\|PASM\|Leather Pack\|Silver Seat-belts\|

04-06-2008, 01:54 PM	#20
drsnooz Professor Drives: 08 E60 M5 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Viva Las Vegas!!! Posts: 432 iTrader: (3)	Please no!

04-06-2008, 06:04 PM	#21
sayemthree Brigadier General Drives: bmw Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: usa Posts: 4,844 iTrader: (0)	NO - and you have the colors all wrong - its red, purple, dark blue. anyways stil NO.

04-06-2008, 06:22 PM	#22
JEllis Brigadier General Drives: E36 M3, 997S Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,421 iTrader: (1)	No __________________

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