I painted a bunch of stuff black. Dunno if I like it.

creaminz · 10-11-2012, 01:13 AM

I like it! But orange reflectors got to go!

e92involved · 10-11-2012, 01:13 AM

Change to gloss black asap, but the black looks much better! Get rid of the side reflectors asap.

Invadermoose · 10-11-2012, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPWINCH

matte black always, always looks cheap, always. Paint that shit glossssy!

you own a mazeratti , whhhy the fuck are you plasti dipping your shit?

Because, spending $5,000+ on aftermarket wheels is just stupid.

CPWINCH · 10-11-2012, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Invadermoose

Because, spending $5,000+ on aftermarket wheels is just stupid.

it is indeed! but i am not refering to your wheels but not all wheels cost 5k

Terraforce1 · 10-11-2012, 03:04 AM

I don't think it looks that bad at all

E92M356789 · 10-11-2012, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPWINCH

matte black always, always looks cheap, always. Paint that shit glossssy!

you own a mazeratti , whhhy the fuck are you plasti dipping your shit?

I do not dislike the DIY, and I certainly do like but^^^^^^^^^

IMG · 10-11-2012, 08:09 AM

Came out nice !

nbennettksu · 10-11-2012, 08:19 AM

I like everything but the hood vents, and I'm not saying its ugly. Its just a bit much for my taste.

NoM3ForMe · 10-11-2012, 11:03 AM

Not too shabby, OP.

datbimmerdoe · 10-11-2012, 11:32 AM

ya def looks cheap... gloss black or black chrome is the ONLY way 2 go

ditch those reflectors btw

CPWINCH · 10-11-2012, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Bimmer

I do not dislike the DIY, and it certainly do like but^^^^^^^^^

translation in english please?

Kriston · 10-11-2012, 02:19 PM

I have never been a fan of black wheels. So i would say no go on the wheels.

The small stuff like the hood vents / tail pipes etc are okay. But i agree with others who say to do them in gloss black.

Masshog1 · 10-11-2012, 03:24 PM

Kind of makes it look a bit drab.
But what do YOU think.

E92M356789 · 10-11-2012, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPWINCH

translation in english please?

DIY= Do It Yourself

Invadermoose · 10-11-2012, 03:36 PM

hey guys! took some new pictures today when the sun was actually out. I have to say, I think it looks A LOT better when I use a good camera and the sun isnt setting. Makes the color more red and the wheels more black. Contrast is good.

Blindside_137 · 10-11-2012, 03:47 PM

definitely a little better.

get some satin/gloss black zcp wheels, and get that orange reflector replace.

to look like malek@MRF's ride ^^ hope it's ok to use his pics

M3PO · 10-11-2012, 04:16 PM

You went from classy to badass but also added a tinge of cheap IMO. I like the idea but the execution could use some massaging (i.e. no plastidip, get "edition" parts, wrap the trim in gloss black, get some aftermarket wheels).

e92m3allday · 10-11-2012, 07:20 PM

IMO, Satin Black is definitely the best choice for rims out of the blacks. Its the perfect balance of gloss and matte. Also, before you decide on the finish, I think that a fresh car wash with some tire shine would make it look much better. However, new reflectors, a drop, and spacers would make a HUGE difference. Then it would be perfect.

cnofar · 10-11-2012, 08:23 PM

I think gloss black on the wheels would stand out much nicer, but that's my two cents.

1sikbmr · 10-12-2012, 01:01 AM

i like.

Invadermoose · 10-12-2012, 09:58 AM

Thanks guys for all your honesty!! I'm still on the fence rather I like it or not. I've been in the GT for the last week, so I haven't spent much time with my M3 to decide if I like the wheels or not.

I dont want to spend more than a total of $2,000 modifying this car. I dont like going all-out on my daily drivers, because having such an extensively modified car makes me paranoid about parking or getting in an accident, and a bunch of other stuff just because of all the money put into it. Plus re-sale would be a bitch if I did a lot to it. My last daily I made the mistake of putting 15k+ in mods, and it was a disaster. That's why I dont want to buy a set of wheels or anything..

muccels · 10-24-2012, 09:44 PM

Think it looks way better then the before. Pics probably don't do it justice. If you like the way it looks who cares what everyone else thinks. Sure its not carbon fiber product but there are many aftermarket products that aren't carbon fiber and people buy that stuff. Yeah its cheaper then carbon fiber but doesn't mean its cheap. I did my wheels but it was a pain as I keep the lip the original look so yeah up close you can see a bunch of imperfections. I'm not putting my car in a show though..lol... I'm just finishing up my trim just some time and very little money. I was looking to have it wrapped but they had to keep the car for too many hours and I wasn't gonna pay 3 bills on up. So its a temporary look for a small fraction of the cost. Many like the "murder" out look with everything blacked out. Not my style I like some things blacked out and carbon fiber. Remember most people will see you driving your car not inspecting it.. Oh they also have a satin gloss by plastic dip you can put over to help with a shine..

10-11-2012, 01:13 AM	#45
creaminz Major General 545 Rep 7,705 Posts Drives: E90 LCI Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (33)	I like it! But orange reflectors got to go!
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e92involved Captain 22 Rep 644 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW e92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (1)	Change to gloss black asap, but the black looks much better! Get rid of the side reflectors asap. __________________
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Terraforce1 If you ain't first, you're last! 7 Rep 580 Posts Drives: '14 Boxster GTS + 14' 1199 S Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	I don't think it looks that bad at all
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datbimmerdoe Lieutenant General 1265 Rep 17,493 Posts Drives: like I'M BOUT THAT LIFE Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: PARADISE aka CANES COUNTRY iTrader: (0)	ya def looks cheap... gloss black or black chrome is the ONLY way 2 go ditch those reflectors btw __________________ #datbimmerdoe #thatbimmertho FOLLOW @datbimmerdoe on INSTAGRAM
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Masshog1 Enlisted Member 5 Rep 32 Posts Drives: Civic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Sorry, but not so much Kind of makes it look a bit drab. But what do YOU think.
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Invadermoose Private First Class 46 Rep 145 Posts Drives: camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: florida iTrader: (0)	hey guys! took some new pictures today when the sun was actually out. I have to say, I think it looks A LOT better when I use a good camera and the sun isnt setting. Makes the color more red and the wheels more black. Contrast is good.
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Blindside_137 Lieutenant General 6696 Rep 10,596 Posts Drives: 2011.75 SSII E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (2)	definitely a little better. get some satin/gloss black zcp wheels, and get that orange reflector replace. to look like malek@MRF's ride ^^ hope it's ok to use his pics
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M3PO Colonel 83 Rep 2,792 Posts Drives: '08 IB E92 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: OC iTrader: (7)	You went from classy to badass but also added a tinge of cheap IMO. I like the idea but the execution could use some massaging (i.e. no plastidip, get "edition" parts, wrap the trim in gloss black, get some aftermarket wheels). __________________ 2008 IB E92 M3\| BBS \| KW \| Arkym \| Platte Forme A.G. \| Active Autowerke \| K&N \| Fabspeed \| Dinan \| Evolve-R
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Invadermoose Private First Class 46 Rep 145 Posts Drives: camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: florida iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys for all your honesty!! I'm still on the fence rather I like it or not. I've been in the GT for the last week, so I haven't spent much time with my M3 to decide if I like the wheels or not. I dont want to spend more than a total of $2,000 modifying this car. I dont like going all-out on my daily drivers, because having such an extensively modified car makes me paranoid about parking or getting in an accident, and a bunch of other stuff just because of all the money put into it. Plus re-sale would be a bitch if I did a lot to it. My last daily I made the mistake of putting 15k+ in mods, and it was a disaster. That's why I dont want to buy a set of wheels or anything..
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muccels Private First Class 14 Rep 167 Posts Drives: e93,C5,Tahoe,Gsxr750 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: bay area Cali iTrader: (0)	Think it looks way better then the before. Pics probably don't do it justice. If you like the way it looks who cares what everyone else thinks. Sure its not carbon fiber product but there are many aftermarket products that aren't carbon fiber and people buy that stuff. Yeah its cheaper then carbon fiber but doesn't mean its cheap. I did my wheels but it was a pain as I keep the lip the original look so yeah up close you can see a bunch of imperfections. I'm not putting my car in a show though..lol... I'm just finishing up my trim just some time and very little money. I was looking to have it wrapped but they had to keep the car for too many hours and I wasn't gonna pay 3 bills on up. So its a temporary look for a small fraction of the cost. Many like the "murder" out look with everything blacked out. Not my style I like some things blacked out and carbon fiber. Remember most people will see you driving your car not inspecting it.. Oh they also have a satin gloss by plastic dip you can put over to help with a shine.. Attached Images
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