BMW M3 Forum (E90 E92)

BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read


Go Back   M3Post - BMW M3 Forum > M3 (E90 / E92 / E93) > M3 Photos/Video/Media Gallery
 
BPM
Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      06-02-2009, 02:20 AM   #1
kloh
Lieutenant
kloh's Avatar
United_States
48
Rep
420
Posts

Drives: 2009 E92 M3
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Southern California

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2009 E92 M3  [0.00]
Pic Comparison Request: Space Gray E92 with Black Kidneys vs OEM

I'm having a hard time deciding whether or not to change out my OEM kidneys for black ones. I'll be getting Space Gray and swapping the emblems for the black CF ones. I'll also be changing my reflectors to clear, but it seems the kidneys can go either way and still look good. I've seen a few pics here already but am wondering if others can post theirs along with their opinions.

These are from chris_b_owens' thread but I'd love to see more angles and lighting conditions if anyone has it.





Thanks in advance.
__________________
ED Vehicle: 2009 E92 M3 6MT | Space Gray, Fox Red Ext, Carbon Leather | Mod Progress: Flickr Photos
ED Tour: Aug 3 - Aug 10 2009. (Trip Blog | Route map).
ED Progress: Delivery Aug 4th; Drop off at Frankfurt Aug 10th; Redelivery Oct 9th.

Appreciate 0
      06-02-2009, 02:52 AM   #2
MDCTFTW
Lieutenant Colonel
123
Rep
1,973
Posts

Drives: E92 DCT
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Norcal

iTrader: (0)

Shit, after seeing that comparo I might buy some black ones. Haha.
__________________


MDCT ... so you can drive and eat a hamburger at the same time.
Appreciate 0
      06-02-2009, 02:54 AM   #3
swamp2
Lieutenant General
swamp2's Avatar
United_States
609
Rep
10,407
Posts

Drives: E92 M3
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: San Diego, CA USA

iTrader: (3)

I did flat black kidneys, side gills and rear logo, leaving nothing but chrome (silver) on my exhaust and wheels. I think the chrome stands out too much on the car and doesn't belong. I also chose smoked front reflectors instead of clear. The black, either matte or gloss, really improved the look of the car. But obviously beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Only you can really decide what looks best for your car.

Hmmm, well I guess that is not entirely true either, you can just copy what others have done even if you don't really like the looks but perhaps think others that check out your car will like this look better.
Appreciate 0
      06-02-2009, 03:23 AM   #4
JayeJaymes
Alien
JayeJaymes's Avatar
United_States
52
Rep
1,191
Posts

Drives: YMB 2016 M4
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: AZ

iTrader: (8)

Garage List
2007 BMW 335i  [0.00]
2011 M3  [0.00]
2016 M4  [0.00]
definitely keep the black grilles especially on space gray
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:48 AM.




m3post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST