KiokenM3 photoshoot. 1st time pics

southlight · 04-26-2009, 10:44 AM

I don't think it's that bad. Mirrors remind me of Mini, so I'd consider adding red racing stripes. You're probably the first one who modded the tow lug...

Best regards, south

immiketoo · 04-26-2009, 10:46 AM

Actually, if you did red barrels, that would look sweet with the mirrors....

KiokenM3 · 04-26-2009, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by immiketoo

Actually, if you did red barrels, that would look sweet with the mirrors....

nah, to blingy for me.

AYF82M4 · 04-26-2009, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by KiokenM3

hahaha. i knew some people would love it and some would not. my whole concept when building my car was to stand out a bit, since many of us modify our cars, sometimes they tend to look alike and thats what i didnt want. so i tryed to think outside the box without being abnoxious, hence the red mirrors and the black barells on my rims. i love how my car looks now so thats all that matters to me. i dont mind criticism and thats why i posted pics.

+1
nice car, and i applaud u for doing something different.

KANdaddy · 04-26-2009, 12:10 PM

Looks ok.

What's with the tow hook? Do you race or track your car? If not then I think the tow hook is pretty ghey and totally upsets the flow of the front.

ebohon · 04-26-2009, 12:52 PM

I'm a fan of tow hooks... how does (or not) tracking the car make a difference on the look? Rethorical question. Even if a car hits the track on the weekends, the hooks can be easily removed. Alot of what we do to our cars is just for looks. I have my car on H&Rs just for looks...and will also be adding tow hooks... and yeah, I will be tracking my car but will likely leave them on 24/7.

The red mirrors... dunno about that. I guess you have to see it IRL to appreciate. I saw some pics of an M3 with Orange mirrors that looked good...but it was the whole combination/flow of the car with the wheels and the decals below the vent.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108832

lavetaaxon · 04-26-2009, 01:08 PM

wheels are gross, make the car look like a Chrysler 300

Green///Hell · 04-26-2009, 01:10 PM

I like it and it does stand out, I'm looking to vinyl strips decals on the back to try and change my cars look up a bit

Red mirrors are a cool touch tho but like you said its just vinyl, next week they could be pink

KANdaddy · 04-26-2009, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ebohon

I'm a fan of tow hooks... how does (or not) tracking the car make a difference on the look? Rethorical question. Even if a car hits the track on the weekends, the hooks can be easily removed. Alot of what we do to our cars is just for looks. I have my car on H&Rs just for looks...and will also be adding tow hooks... and yeah, I will be tracking my car but will likely leave them on 24/7.

The red mirrors... dunno about that. I guess you have to see it IRL to appreciate. I saw some pics of an M3 with Orange mirrors that looked good...but it was the whole combination/flow of the car with the wheels and the decals below the vent.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108832

Just think it looks dumb. Like I said, ruins the flow of the car and has no functional purpose for everyday use. If you want to run them when u track....good for you....and if you want to leave them so everyone knows you track......which would be the only reason I can think of that someone would leave them on for day-to-day driving....cool. its not like they take an hour to remove or something.

IRMthree · 04-26-2009, 08:27 PM

nice looking wheels

M3V8 · 04-26-2009, 08:32 PM

Sick bro. I should have done a tow hook when that little cover fell off. Looks nice

1013mm · 04-26-2009, 09:29 PM

Kewl concept but the jeans are wayyyyyy ooutta style man they aint fresh like your car

get a red tow hook instead to match...

SlammedR8 · 04-26-2009, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by IRMthree

nice looking wheels

Really? I think the wheels are alright, but not with black lips like that. they look tiny IMO.

Im actually surprised that there are more then a few who actually like it...im not trying to be a hater at all, and whatever the OP wants to do to his car is cool as long as he likes it...but i just showed my buddy and my girlfriend and they couldn't believe the pictures. The red mirrors are awful, it has nothing to do with the rest of the car - perhaps add a red racing stripe or red stickers...but even then..WHYYY ?

FrenchBoy · 04-26-2009, 10:06 PM

Sorry but I too am not a huge fan. The red mirror stand out for the sake of standing out, and the wheels look like 15's with huge sidewalls.

But, if you like it. That's really all that matters to me ;-)

KiokenM3 · 04-26-2009, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by KANdaddy

Looks ok.

not to me.

What's with the tow hook? Do you race or track your car? If not then I think the tow hook is pretty ghey and totally upsets the flow of the front.

track days

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Originally Posted by ebohon

I'm a fan of tow hooks... how does (or not) tracking the car make a difference on the look? Rethorical question. Even if a car hits the track on the weekends, the hooks can be easily removed. Alot of what we do to our cars is just for looks. I have my car on H&Rs just for looks...and will also be adding tow hooks... and yeah, I will be tracking my car but will likely leave them on 24/7.

The red mirrors... dunno about that. I guess you have to see it IRL to appreciate. I saw some pics of an M3 with Orange mirrors that looked good...but it was the whole combination/flow of the car with the wheels and the decals below the vent.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108832

those orange mirrors look sick. if only i had black interior.

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Originally Posted by lavetaaxon

wheels are gross, make the car look like a Chrysler 300

to some it looks gross, to me its DOPE!!! and how can rims make it look like a 300? so if i change it, do you think i can make my m3 to look like a lambo?

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Originally Posted by Panda///Monic

I like it and it does stand out, I'm looking to vinyl strips decals on the back to try and change my cars look up a bit

post pics when you do

Red mirrors are a cool touch tho but like you said its just vinyl, next week they could be pink

then blue one week and green the next

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Originally Posted by IRMthree

nice looking wheels

gracias

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Originally Posted by M3V8

Sick bro. I should have done a tow hook when that little cover fell off. Looks nice

thanks dean, your ride is so sick

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Originally Posted by jzhang

Kewl concept but the jeans are wayyyyyy ooutta style man they aint fresh like your car

get a red tow hook instead to match...

nah, thats enough red on the outside. jeans wayyyy outta style, i hope your being sarcastic cause i just bought them!!!

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Originally Posted by slammedm3

Really? I think the wheels are alright, but not with black lips like that. they look tiny IMO.

Im actually surprised that there are more then a few who actually like it...im not trying to be a hater at all, and whatever the OP wants to do to his car is cool as long as he likes it...but i just showed my buddy and my girlfriend and they couldn't believe the pictures. The red mirrors are awful, it has nothing to do with the rest of the car - perhaps add a red racing stripe or red stickers...but even then..WHYYY ?

thats right, i love it. whatever people think is all good. like i said before, your either gonna love it or hate it.

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Originally Posted by FrenchBoy

Sorry but I too am not a huge fan. The red mirror stand out for the sake of standing out, and the wheels look like 15's with huge sidewalls.

But, if you like it. That's really all that matters to me ;-)

only look small in the pics. i love the red mirrors and how the cars stands out. id be able to spot my car from a mile away.

Takumi587 · 04-27-2009, 12:18 AM

Not feeling the tow hitch or the red mirrors. You need to get rid of those asap. Tow hitch is actually fine, only when you are at a track though!

2FST2C · 04-30-2009, 03:43 PM

i think it looks hott bro! black mirrors would be better to match the black lips but thats just me. Good job overall keep us posted as it progresses !

KiokenM3 · 04-30-2009, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 2FST2C

i think it looks hott bro! black mirrors would be better to match the black lips but thats just me. Good job overall keep us posted as it progresses !

thanks bud. i have a set of carbon mirrors that i might put on for a different look. but im still keeping the red mirrors cuz i love em

KiokenM3 · 04-30-2009, 04:11 PM

vrs trunk is getting installed now. just waiting for them to finish up

Addicted2Boost · 04-30-2009, 04:13 PM

nice car, but the red mirrors are a bit tacky.

lizak187 · 04-30-2009, 04:33 PM

May i ask where you got the tow hook..i like that a lot hahahaha

a08_mthrizzle · 04-30-2009, 04:42 PM

You wanted to stand out, and that is what you got lol.

BTW please take that stupid tow hook off.

04-26-2009, 10:44 AM	#45
southlight Moderator / European Editor 1545 Rep 6,754 Posts Drives: X3M Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	I don't think it's that bad. Mirrors remind me of Mini, so I'd consider adding red racing stripes. You're probably the first one who modded the tow lug... Best regards, south __________________ Those forums...WHY NOT? JOIN THE 6MT CLUB GROUP
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04-26-2009, 12:10 PM	#49
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04-26-2009, 12:52 PM	#50
ebohon Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 255 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 Coupe, 6MT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Anaheim Hills, CA iTrader: (2)	I'm a fan of tow hooks... how does (or not) tracking the car make a difference on the look? Rethorical question. Even if a car hits the track on the weekends, the hooks can be easily removed. Alot of what we do to our cars is just for looks. I have my car on H&Rs just for looks...and will also be adding tow hooks... and yeah, I will be tracking my car but will likely leave them on 24/7. The red mirrors... dunno about that. I guess you have to see it IRL to appreciate. I saw some pics of an M3 with Orange mirrors that looked good...but it was the whole combination/flow of the car with the wheels and the decals below the vent. http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108832 __________________ 2009 M3 : 6MT : Carbon : Silverstone : Fox Red Novilo : Aluminum Trim : Tech Package : iPod : MODS: Performance Spoiler: Clear Reflectors : H&Rs : Escort 9500ix hardwired : Tint : Macht Schnell Filter : RPI Scoops : Rogue Pulley : Fabspeed resonated x-pipe with Remus Race : ESS Tune: TVinMotion
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04-26-2009, 01:08 PM	#51
lavetaaxon Captain 38 Rep 902 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Socal iTrader: (3)	wheels are gross, make the car look like a Chrysler 300
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04-26-2009, 01:10 PM	#52
Green///Hell Colonel 183 Rep 2,872 Posts Drives: 991 GT3, F15 X5, 1199S Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (5)	I like it and it does stand out, I'm looking to vinyl strips decals on the back to try and change my cars look up a bit Red mirrors are a cool touch tho but like you said its just vinyl, next week they could be pink
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04-26-2009, 08:27 PM	#54
IRMthree Captain 29 Rep 741 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: WestCoast iTrader: (5)	nice looking wheels __________________ Current: F80 M3 ZCP Past: E92 M3 DCT Coupe, E46 M3 SMG Coupe
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04-26-2009, 08:32 PM	#55
M3V8 Second Lieutenant 28 Rep 209 Posts Drives: Sparkling Graphite Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Sick bro. I should have done a tow hook when that little cover fell off. Looks nice
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04-26-2009, 09:29 PM	#56
1013mm aka 1013MM 1253 Rep 9,545 Posts Drives: pokingly flush Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles / HK iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 135i [8.26]	Kewl concept but the jeans are wayyyyyy ooutta style man they aint fresh like your car get a red tow hook instead to match... __________________ -John Project YOSHI Sale Thread
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04-26-2009, 10:06 PM	#58
FrenchBoy Lieutenant Colonel 234 Rep 1,508 Posts Drives: '16 F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	Sorry but I too am not a huge fan. The red mirror stand out for the sake of standing out, and the wheels look like 15's with huge sidewalls. But, if you like it. That's really all that matters to me ;-) __________________ Current: 2016 F80 M3 6-Speed \| SO \| AB XT1 \| ZCP \| M Performance Suspension \| GC Camber Plates Previous: 2009 E90 M3
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04-27-2009, 12:18 AM	#60
Takumi587 ///M3 Enthusiast 397 Rep 993 Posts Drives: 05' M3 and 21' Tesla Model 3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pasadena iTrader: (1) Garage List 2015 Mercedes AMG GTs [0.00] 2020 BMW M340i [0.00] 2005 BMW M3 [0.00]	Not feeling the tow hitch or the red mirrors. You need to get rid of those asap. Tow hitch is actually fine, only when you are at a track though! __________________ 2022 Tesla Model S Plaid OR M3 6-MT 2021 Tesla Model 3 Wife's 2005 BMW M3 Kept Safely Away
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04-30-2009, 03:43 PM	#61
2FST2C Captain 55 Rep 762 Posts Drives: 2008 AW E92 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Central FL iTrader: (2)	i think it looks hott bro! black mirrors would be better to match the black lips but thats just me. Good job overall keep us posted as it progresses !
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04-30-2009, 04:11 PM	#63
KiokenM3 Lieutenant Colonel 84 Rep 1,504 Posts Drives: LIFTED JEEP JK! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA iTrader: (4)	vrs trunk is getting installed now. just waiting for them to finish up
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04-30-2009, 04:13 PM	#64
Addicted2Boost FBO 59 Rep 2,504 Posts Drives: JB E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (6)	nice car, but the red mirrors are a bit tacky.
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04-30-2009, 04:33 PM	#65
lizak187 Lizak187 24 Rep 505 Posts Drives: 2004 bmw 325ci/2008m3 coup Join Date: May 2008 Location: Boston Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	May i ask where you got the tow hook..i like that a lot hahahaha
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04-30-2009, 04:42 PM	#66
a08_mthrizzle Private First Class 1 Rep 131 Posts Drives: MPinto Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: So Cal iTrader: (0)	You wanted to stand out, and that is what you got lol. BTW please take that stupid tow hook off.
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