|
|
|
KEEP M3POST ALIVE BY DOING YOUR TIRERACK SHOPPING FROM THIS BANNER LINK! |
Post Reply |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
04-25-2009, 04:29 PM | #1 |
Brigadier General
271
Rep 3,658
Posts
Drives: E70 X5 xDrive35d M Sport
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Chigwell, Essex
iTrader: (5)
Garage List 2011 BMW S1000RR Sport [10.00]
2009 E92 M3 DCT [0.00] 2010 Range Rover Sport [0.00] 54 Plate E46 M3 CSL [0.00] |
OEM 19" Sprayed Gunmetal
Ive now fitted the Eibach spacers (12mm front & 15mm rear) - such a subtle and relatively cheap mod makes such a huge aesthetic difference to the look and stance of the car - no rubbing issues whatsover and could have easily gone 15mm all round BUT the car is getting lowered on weds and i think i may have to swap them around and put the 12mm on the rear and 15mm on the front as originally planned. The other mod ive done this week are the Carbon Fibre Mirror Covers and the Carbon Fibre Side Indicator Grills. But the main mod completed yesterday were the alloys. I decided to fully refurb and then respray the 19' OEM's. I was considering aftermarket rims but thought i would try this first. Have to say they dont look as good in the pics as they do in the flesh. I specially chose the colour myself with my mate from ProSmart and i have to say im really pleased with the results. Next week the car goes into to have the suspension lowered with the Eibach Pro Kit, LED Angel Eyes, Vorsteiner front CF Splitter and CF rear Diffuser
__________________
E70 X5 xDrive35d M Sport - Carbon Black - Panoramic Roof - 21" BMW Alloys - BMW Performance Gloss Black Grilles - LCi Rear Light Upgrade - BMW 4.8i Exhaust Trims
|
04-25-2009, 08:42 PM | #3 | |
Private First Class
13
Rep 136
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-25-2009, 09:14 PM | #4 |
Lieutenant
8
Rep 426
Posts
Drives: '09 E90 M-DCT M3
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Seattle, WA
|
I like the gunmetal look. Much more subtle than black. Your stance should be nice with the new springs!
__________________
AiB LEDs///MS Filter///Hardwired V1///VentureShield///F1 Pinnacle 35%///IND Reflectors///BMW Performance Grills
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-26-2009, 12:50 AM | #7 |
Major General
514
Rep 5,392
Posts
Drives: 08 JB E92 M3
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Bay Area, CA
|
Looks good... also I think Black or CF mirrors look really cool on AWs... blend very well in to the glossy trim of the car.
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-26-2009, 02:41 AM | #9 |
Brigadier General
271
Rep 3,658
Posts
Drives: E70 X5 xDrive35d M Sport
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Chigwell, Essex
iTrader: (5)
Garage List 2011 BMW S1000RR Sport [10.00]
2009 E92 M3 DCT [0.00] 2010 Range Rover Sport [0.00] 54 Plate E46 M3 CSL [0.00] |
Thanks for your comments guys. They were actually sprayed and not powder coated, hence it only cost me £240 GBP to do.
Jerome - see you at the meet today - hope youre coming fella!!!?? Call me if you want to meet en route. Steve
__________________
E70 X5 xDrive35d M Sport - Carbon Black - Panoramic Roof - 21" BMW Alloys - BMW Performance Gloss Black Grilles - LCi Rear Light Upgrade - BMW 4.8i Exhaust Trims
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-26-2009, 11:02 AM | #10 |
Major General
1250
Rep 6,912
Posts |
very nicely done!
__________________
2022 Dravit/Fiona M3cx - Dinan midpipe w/VC, NW Carbonhaus CF, AST Springs, FC Spacers...more to come!
2016 Indi F80 M3 - SMB|Amaro | Mode Carbon | ESS | Akra EVO | KW HAS...SOLD 2012 MR e92 M3 DCT, ESS SC, Brembo BBK, BBS FI... GONE but not forgotten! 2008 AW e92 M3 6MT, ESS SC, BBS LM's...SOLD! |
Appreciate
0
|
04-26-2009, 12:03 PM | #11 |
Colonel
350
Rep 2,937
Posts
Drives: 2013 Estoril 328i M Sport
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Beverly Hills, CA
|
I think it looks incredible! I need to do this to my wheels. Do you have anymore pics, hopefully bigger ones?
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-26-2009, 05:18 PM | #12 |
One mod leads to another ...
416
Rep 2,900
Posts |
Looks nice but if you just don't wash them for a couple weeks they will look just like this.
__________________
Current: 2014 F10 M5 Previous: 2015 F80 M3, 2013 E92 M3, 2013 F10 M5, 2009 E90 M3, 1998 E36 M3 |
Appreciate
0
|
04-26-2009, 05:20 PM | #13 |
Two Wheels or Four?
93
Rep 655
Posts |
Can you post a close up of one of the wheels?
__________________
Current: '18 AW Performance Edition m240i Gone: '15 Mineral Grey m235i || '07 Silver Grey M Coupe || '11 Space Grey 328i XDrive || '08 SparkG M3 || '01 LSB M3 || '01 TiAg 330ci |
Appreciate
0
|
04-26-2009, 05:31 PM | #14 |
Major General
1250
Rep 6,912
Posts |
I found this in another UK meet thread. Assuming the OP won't mind...
__________________
2022 Dravit/Fiona M3cx - Dinan midpipe w/VC, NW Carbonhaus CF, AST Springs, FC Spacers...more to come!
2016 Indi F80 M3 - SMB|Amaro | Mode Carbon | ESS | Akra EVO | KW HAS...SOLD 2012 MR e92 M3 DCT, ESS SC, Brembo BBK, BBS FI... GONE but not forgotten! 2008 AW e92 M3 6MT, ESS SC, BBS LM's...SOLD! |
Appreciate
0
|
04-27-2009, 02:23 AM | #15 |
Brigadier General
271
Rep 3,658
Posts
Drives: E70 X5 xDrive35d M Sport
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Chigwell, Essex
iTrader: (5)
Garage List 2011 BMW S1000RR Sport [10.00]
2009 E92 M3 DCT [0.00] 2010 Range Rover Sport [0.00] 54 Plate E46 M3 CSL [0.00] |
Thanks Chris, saved me doing it - pic is from an E92 M3 meet we organised yesterday!! Wheels look a lot darker in this pic than they are in the flesh. Will be having set of CF wheel caps fitted weds when car goes in for Eibach Pro Kit and VRS splitter and diffuser.
__________________
E70 X5 xDrive35d M Sport - Carbon Black - Panoramic Roof - 21" BMW Alloys - BMW Performance Gloss Black Grilles - LCi Rear Light Upgrade - BMW 4.8i Exhaust Trims
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-01-2009, 12:40 PM | #16 |
Lieutenant Colonel
789
Rep 1,925
Posts |
what type of "spray" process and who does this type of work (shop)?
__________________
Current: 17 OG M2 / R8 Performance
Past Performance Cars: 01 M3, 05 M3, 06 M5, 08 M6, 08 M3, 11 M3, 13 M3, 15 M3, 911 C4S, 911 GTS, 17 M2,R8 V8, R8 RWS |
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|