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      03-09-2013, 09:31 AM   #1
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MW with red center caps and side markers?

On a mineral white/fox red e92, I have semi-gloss black ZCP rims with dark tint. Otherwise the car is stock. Going to order blacked out grill, black hood vents, color matched bumper reflectors, and black and white trunk and hood roundels. Now here is my question. Originally I wanted to get black and white bmw center caps, and dark tinted sidemarkers with a touch of color to add uniqueness. Was thinking red, orange, or blue. But that may look cheesy with no other color. I'm now thinking of getting side markers painted red and getting red bbs center caps. Any thoughts? Maybe even someone could do a photochop for me? Up for suggestions, want something slightly different than white or black side markers (not planning other mods other than lux eyes).
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IMO I wouldn't put BBS center caps on wheels other then BBS, it's like putting a Brembo decal on a OEM caliper. I'd stick with your original idea of the black/white BMW center caps. Second painting your side markers red isn't going to really "flow" nicely. Black is going to look best on white especially if all your other trim is black or going to be black as you stated. That's my 2 cents.
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IMO I wouldn't put BBS center caps on wheels other then BBS, it's like putting a Brembo decal on a OEM caliper. I'd stick with your original idea of the black/white BMW center caps. Second painting your side markers red isn't going to really "flow" nicely. Black is going to look best on white especially if all your other trim is black or going to be black as you stated. That's my 2 cents.
Actually, pretty sure the oem zcp wheels are made by bbs.
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Actually, pretty sure the oem zcp wheels are made by bbs.
This is true, which is the only reason I considered the red caps. I may do the black/white all the way around, just thought a little color on the side markers might make a unique touch.
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Actually, pretty sure the oem zcp wheels are made by bbs.
Hmm I did not know.
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This is true, which is the only reason I considered the red caps. I may do the black/white all the way around, just thought a little color on the side markers might make a unique touch.
I wouldn't paint em. However I think, not positive, someone makes a side marker with a red lens. That may look ok?
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