Did I overdo it?

IzzyGray · 12-19-2013, 10:42 AM

So got my mirror caps and side skirts painted Firenze Red(Range Rover's red). I really like how the mirror caps turned out but on the fence for the side skirts. They were bare fiberglass so couldn't leave it. Ideally I would have liked CF side skirts but didn't get those so oh well :P Thoughts? (I'm a big boy so I take criticism well ;p)

This is the Firenze Red on my Range Rover Evoque(roof):

thekurgan · 12-19-2013, 10:46 AM

I'm personally not a fan of the look, but it is unique and the work looks well done.

spdy330 · 12-19-2013, 10:51 AM

Yeah not feeling the red under the side skirts. Mirror caps look good.

Stronie · 12-19-2013, 10:58 AM

More pics of the Mini love it.

Also repaint side skirts black (matte) and Keep the caps (Red).

kwike92 · 12-19-2013, 11:05 AM

Mirrors look good. Not a fan of the skirts.

IzzyGray · 12-19-2013, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Stronie

More pics of the Mini love it.

Also repaint side skirts black (matte) and Keep the caps (Red).

If I don't keep it red, I might just get CF side skirts. Everything else is CF so didn't want to throw black(except wheels)

Ask and you shall receive:

I do miss the MINI JCW. With methanol kit(pretty much all stock except for bolt ons), it pulled 255whp and 310 wtq

Blindside_137 · 12-19-2013, 01:24 PM

Hmm I think it would've flowed better if the red was as dark as the tail lights..

And getting rid of the orange reflector will help.

Another option would be to paint the inner ducts of the lower outer intakes if the front bumper, I think m3post member donbonna did that on a gray E93 that looked awesome.

I would do that in place of the side skirts.

okusa · 12-19-2013, 01:37 PM

Not a fan. Plus, the red clashes with the orange reflectors.

Yvette · 12-19-2013, 03:52 PM

no like

DjZotic · 12-19-2013, 07:14 PM

paint the front reflector, and run a red pin stripe like this up front. The side skirt extension is a different look, but not wrong. You just have to have everything else flow as well

tinman831 · 12-19-2013, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DjZotic

paint the front reflector, and run a red pin stripe like this up front. The side skirt extension is a different look, but not wrong. You just have to have everything else flow as well

Yep. Needs a bit more red in the front to continue the theme. That's if you want to keep it. Personally I would have gone the CF or black route.

THE TECH · 12-20-2013, 09:57 AM

Not my taste.

IzzyGray · 12-20-2013, 10:12 AM

Thanks for the feedback guys. The look isn't complete so I appreciate the additional follow up suggestions. Just wanted to see if its salvageable or what else I can do to make it work. Keep it coming!

spdy330 · 12-20-2013, 10:41 AM

Put a little green on it and it will be good for Christmas

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Craigy · 12-20-2013, 11:12 AM

Cheesy IMO.

This ain't no corvette.

imserious · 12-20-2013, 11:23 AM

I would paint the side skirts black or wrap in CF look vinyl.

tinman831 · 12-20-2013, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by imserious

I would paint the side skirts black or wrap in CF look vinyl.

And add a rear diffuser to finish off the look. It'd be perfect.

Agent-GHQ · 12-20-2013, 01:35 PM

What are you trying to prove by turning a classy ///M3 into a rice rocket-like car?!

HPF_E92 · 12-20-2013, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Agent-GHQ

What are you trying to prove by turning a classy ///M3 into a rice rocket-like car?!

So he simply mean "Yes, you've overdone it!"

Chicken Little · 12-20-2013, 02:52 PM

Not feeling it.

IzzyGray · 12-20-2013, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Agent-GHQ

What are you trying to prove by turning a classy ///M3 into a rice rocket-like car?!

Didn't know that trying to customize your own vehicle meant trying to "prove" something

I'm not a fan of looking run of the mill so I'm trying to make changes to the M3. All of my vehicles don't look stock(even the Range Rover isn't stock).

Like I said, looking for feedback. Nothing more, nothing less.

Hulksmash · 12-21-2013, 10:00 PM

Repaint both areas that you painted -> black. Fixed.

12-19-2013, 10:42 AM	#1
IzzyGray Lieutenant 27 Rep 472 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Milwaukee, WI iTrader: (3)	Did I overdo it? So got my mirror caps and side skirts painted Firenze Red(Range Rover's red). I really like how the mirror caps turned out but on the fence for the side skirts. They were bare fiberglass so couldn't leave it. Ideally I would have liked CF side skirts but didn't get those so oh well :P Thoughts? (I'm a big boy so I take criticism well ;p) This is the Firenze Red on my Range Rover Evoque(roof):
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12-19-2013, 10:46 AM	#2
thekurgan Bad Lieutenant 232 Rep 3,517 Posts Drives: E90M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sacramento iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	I'm personally not a fan of the look, but it is unique and the work looks well done. __________________ 02 E39M5 \| TiAg/Schwartz \| Tubi Rumore \| Ultimate Ti Pedals \| E60 SSK \| Jim Blanton 3.45 40/100% \| Coby Alcantara \| StrongStrut STB
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12-19-2013, 10:51 AM	#3
spdy330 Major General 530 Rep 6,149 Posts Drives: 05 Tundra, 15 FIT, 17 CRV Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA iTrader: (163)	Yeah not feeling the red under the side skirts. Mirror caps look good. __________________ If you will be purchasing ANY AT&T services online or in store could you mention that you were referred by me? My Employee Referral ID is eo4489. This would be a great help and it costs you nothing, thank you!
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12-19-2013, 10:58 AM	#4
Stronie Major 314 Rep 1,453 Posts Drives: 2017 F80M3 Comp. 6MT Join Date: May 2006 Location: Instagram: @Atlantis_S55 iTrader: (0)	More pics of the Mini love it. Also repaint side skirts black (matte) and Keep the caps (Red).
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12-19-2013, 11:05 AM	#5
kwike92 Lieutenant Colonel 121 Rep 1,775 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 CP Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Costa Mesa, Ca iTrader: (9)	Mirrors look good. Not a fan of the skirts. __________________ 2014 M5 Comp Package.
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12-19-2013, 01:24 PM	#7
Blindside_137 Lieutenant General 6710 Rep 10,598 Posts Drives: 2011.75 SSII E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (2)	Hmm I think it would've flowed better if the red was as dark as the tail lights.. And getting rid of the orange reflector will help. Another option would be to paint the inner ducts of the lower outer intakes if the front bumper, I think m3post member donbonna did that on a gray E93 that looked awesome. I would do that in place of the side skirts.
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12-19-2013, 01:37 PM	#8
okusa Lieutenant Colonel 846 Rep 1,679 Posts Drives: 2011.75 E90 M3 - SSII Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (7)	Not a fan. Plus, the red clashes with the orange reflectors.
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Yvette Major General 761 Rep 7,408 Posts Drives: M Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (19)	no like
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12-19-2013, 07:14 PM	#10
DjZotic Private First Class 12 Rep 185 Posts Drives: none Join Date: May 2010 Location: Burbank CA iTrader: (1)	paint the front reflector, and run a red pin stripe like this up front. The side skirt extension is a different look, but not wrong. You just have to have everything else flow as well
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12-20-2013, 09:57 AM	#12
THE TECH BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 307 Rep 13,093 Posts Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kansas iTrader: (45) Garage List 2013 Nissan GTR [0.00] 2019 Sierra Denali ... [0.00] 1999 Nissan Silvia [0.00] 1999 Nissan Skyline ... [0.00] 1998 Toyota Supra [0.00]	Not my taste.
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12-20-2013, 10:12 AM	#13
IzzyGray Lieutenant 27 Rep 472 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Milwaukee, WI iTrader: (3)	Thanks for the feedback guys. The look isn't complete so I appreciate the additional follow up suggestions. Just wanted to see if its salvageable or what else I can do to make it work. Keep it coming!
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12-20-2013, 10:41 AM	#14
spdy330 Major General 530 Rep 6,149 Posts Drives: 05 Tundra, 15 FIT, 17 CRV Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA iTrader: (163)	Put a little green on it and it will be good for Christmas . __________________ If you will be purchasing ANY AT&T services online or in store could you mention that you were referred by me? My Employee Referral ID is eo4489. This would be a great help and it costs you nothing, thank you!
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12-20-2013, 11:12 AM	#15
Craigy Sporty Puristic 6 46 Rep 384 Posts Drives: '09 M3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Louisiana iTrader: (0)	Cheesy IMO. This ain't no corvette.
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12-20-2013, 11:23 AM	#16
imserious Major 412 Rep 1,049 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 MR Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4)	I would paint the side skirts black or wrap in CF look vinyl.
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12-20-2013, 01:35 PM	#18
Agent-GHQ Captain 107 Rep 837 Posts Drives: '13 AW ///M3 E92 MT Comp Pkg Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	What are you trying to prove by turning a classy ///M3 into a rice rocket-like car?!
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12-20-2013, 02:52 PM	#20
Chicken Little Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 295 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 Frozen Black Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	Not feeling it.
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12-21-2013, 10:00 PM	#22
Hulksmash Banned 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Mars iTrader: (0)	Repaint both areas that you painted -> black. Fixed.
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