First Exterior Mods?

MRSSIIM3 · 12-09-2010, 01:18 PM

Hey everyone, still waiting on my M3. Should come in a few weeks.

My sales advisor told me that I could order 'OEM Performance Parts' through the dealer and if they install them before the car arrives, the cost of these would go into my monthly payment. Wondering what I should do.

Car is silverstone metallic with the silver/black/ interior with the CF roof and ZCP.

That said, I am going with that new carbon fiber spoiler, the carbon fiber mirror caps and carbon fiber front splitters.

However, should I keep the theme of CF going by getting aftermarket CF front kidney grilles? Or should I go with the OEM Black Kidney Grilles? I'm leaning towards the Black Kidney Grilles but just want some thoughts on this.

Next, what are everyones thoughts on the black side grilles on the 'Edition' M3s? I'm thinking about replacing the stock chrome side grilles (on the fenders) with the black ones from the Edition M3.

Finally, I want to replace the stock chrome exhaust tips with Black ones from the M3 GTS.

I'm not asking anyone to flame me or anything, just want to know peoples thoughts on what I'm thinking of modding.

Thanks!!

Maseroche · 12-09-2010, 01:25 PM

You're on the right track as far as going with the OEM performance front splitters, mirror caps and rear spoiler. I would do the OEM Black kidneys and sides as well. Exhaust tips are also a great idea, one that I had also done and it does make a difference.

MRSSIIM3 · 12-09-2010, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Maseroche

You're on the right track as far as going with the OEM performance front splitters, mirror caps and rear spoiler. I would do the OEM Black kidneys and sides as well. Exhaust tips are also a great idea, one that I had also done and it does make a difference.

thanks!! just what i wanted to hear

jonasaurus · 12-09-2010, 03:13 PM

If you're going edition side gills perhaps match the front with with edition kidneys and edition exhaust tail pipes!

MRSSIIM3 · 12-09-2010, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jonasaurus

If you're going edition side gills perhaps match the front with with edition kidneys and edition exhaust tail pipes!

by 'black' thats what i meant

edition everything on this car hahaha

Alex1911 · 12-10-2010, 01:35 AM

Get the Edition grills/gills, they are worth the price of admission IMHO.

rjd598 · 12-10-2010, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex1911

Get the Edition grills/gills, they are worth the price of admission IMHO.

1 have them..love them.

TTG · 12-11-2010, 01:04 PM

Don't forget to get rid of the orange markers....

I've also added the CF Hood Vents to match the roof.....

klammer · 12-11-2010, 02:33 PM

agreed, have space gray with all cf accents and love it, go big or go home

MRSSIIM3 · 12-11-2010, 04:42 PM

by dilema is that im not getting ALL carbon fiber accents. im getting a mix of black and cf accents. thats whats worrying me. should i get CF hood vents to match the roof? or black hood vents to match my theme of 'Edition' and 'M3GTS' m3s?

wchow16 · 12-11-2010, 05:27 PM

IMO Carbon is over done. Go with the gloss black hood vents (IND sells them - OEM parts painted). I went with the edition grill, gills, exhaust tips, IND hood vents, black M frame and gloss black M3 badge (IND as well).

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Originally Posted by hamama3

by dilema is that im not getting ALL carbon fiber accents. im getting a mix of black and cf accents. thats whats worrying me. should i get CF hood vents to match the roof? or black hood vents to match my theme of 'Edition' and 'M3GTS' m3s?

MRSSIIM3 · 12-11-2010, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by wchow16

IMO Carbon is over done. Go with the gloss black hood vents (IND sells them - OEM parts painted). I went with the edition grill, gills, exhaust tips, IND hood vents, black M frame and gloss black M3 badge (IND as well).

can you point me in the direction of getting in contact with IND's stuff?

wchow16 · 12-11-2010, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by hamama3

can you point me in the direction of getting in contact with IND's stuff?

Pm Nate. He has many posts in the vendor section. You can pick up painted reflectors too. Here is the link to there website.

http://http://parts.ind-distribution.com

wchow16 · 12-11-2010, 07:35 PM

By the way the painted hood vents are not on their website. I had to request for them..

J BONE · 12-11-2010, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by wchow16

Pm Nate. He has many posts in the vendor section. You can pick up painted reflectors too. Here is the link to there website.

http://http://parts.ind-distribution.com

Def give Nate a call, great guy and awesome customer service. They have packages that will fit what you are looking to do and save you some money. I picked up some painted refelctors from him and the paint was a perfect match. Very happy

MantoM3 · 12-12-2010, 04:00 PM

I am new to the sight and just love the challenge trunk lid however by the looks of it you have to have them painted is this correct ?

thanks in advance!

klammer · 12-12-2010, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MantoM3

I am new to the sight and just love the challenge trunk lid however by the looks of it you have to have them painted is this correct ?

thanks in advance!

yep, i've got the challenge race trunk and have to paint it

12-09-2010, 01:18 PM	#1
MRSSIIM3 General 148 Rep 1,348 Posts Drives: M4 SO Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (5)	First Exterior Mods? Hey everyone, still waiting on my M3. Should come in a few weeks. My sales advisor told me that I could order 'OEM Performance Parts' through the dealer and if they install them before the car arrives, the cost of these would go into my monthly payment. Wondering what I should do. Car is silverstone metallic with the silver/black/ interior with the CF roof and ZCP. That said, I am going with that new carbon fiber spoiler, the carbon fiber mirror caps and carbon fiber front splitters. However, should I keep the theme of CF going by getting aftermarket CF front kidney grilles? Or should I go with the OEM Black Kidney Grilles? I'm leaning towards the Black Kidney Grilles but just want some thoughts on this. Next, what are everyones thoughts on the black side grilles on the 'Edition' M3s? I'm thinking about replacing the stock chrome side grilles (on the fenders) with the black ones from the Edition M3. Finally, I want to replace the stock chrome exhaust tips with Black ones from the M3 GTS. I'm not asking anyone to flame me or anything, just want to know peoples thoughts on what I'm thinking of modding. Thanks!!
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Maseroche Major 55 Rep 1,447 Posts Drives: '12 BMW M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bahrain iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW M3 [0.00]	You're on the right track as far as going with the OEM performance front splitters, mirror caps and rear spoiler. I would do the OEM Black kidneys and sides as well. Exhaust tips are also a great idea, one that I had also done and it does make a difference. __________________ Khalid '12 BMW E92 M3 '03 BMW E46 M3 '14 Mercedes-Benz S400 '18 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
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klammer Brigadier General 97 Rep 3,246 Posts Drives: 11 spc gry m3 e90, 19 X5 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: chicago iTrader: (0)	agreed, have space gray with all cf accents and love it, go big or go home __________________ mods: track ready stuff
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MRSSIIM3 General 148 Rep 1,348 Posts Drives: M4 SO Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (5)	by dilema is that im not getting ALL carbon fiber accents. im getting a mix of black and cf accents. thats whats worrying me. should i get CF hood vents to match the roof? or black hood vents to match my theme of 'Edition' and 'M3GTS' m3s?
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MantoM3 Private 9 Rep 71 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NAPLES iTrader: (0)	I am new to the sight and just love the challenge trunk lid however by the looks of it you have to have them painted is this correct ? thanks in advance!
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