Finally... tint, clear 3M film and black exhaust!

biglare · 06-09-2008, 10:59 PM

Only my second post, so please forgive me.

Well it has taken a few weeks, but finally I have completed the clear 3M film, window tint and the black exhaust.

3M Film

Bumper
Hood
Side Mirrors
Door Edges
Painted Bumper Reflectors

Window Tint

7% All Around
7% Visor Strip on Windshield
50% on Windshield (crystalline 3M)

I was up at dawn to play golf and I thought I would take some pictures in some different lighting.

After having the car for three weeks I was already tired of the stainless look of the stock exhaust. I have not decided on an aftermarket exhaust system, so I decided to take the matters in my own hands. I think it turned out quite nicely and almost looks like it was stock. Notice the exhaust color from the side as well.

Note: I am not a photographer and there was no time to wash the car before these pictures.

I have more pics, so let me know if you want me to post any additional ones.

Biglare
2008 E90 M3
IB/Silver
All options minus moonroof!

moog55 · 06-09-2008, 11:09 PM

looks great. that may be the darkest tint job i've seen on this forum too.

M2381 · 06-09-2008, 11:33 PM

Thats cool I didnt know they made 7% tint. I def support your decision despite what people may say because I know that a lot of southern states(literally not figuratively) can get REALLY hot. (Florida, arizona, texas, etc)

I personally think you shoud just get a new exhaust all together

JEllis · 06-09-2008, 11:33 PM

clean mods

Davinhci · 06-10-2008, 12:29 AM

7% wow that's dark. Your car looks great. Did you buy the car in Austin, TX?

biglare · 06-10-2008, 12:52 AM

Yes, I did buy the car at BMW of Austin. I also purchased my 2002 M3 there as well. Two new M3's and two amazing experiences by BMW of Austin. I drove back home to Phoenix each time and had the break-in service within one week of delivery!

Tint is great and the Windshield tint at 50% crystalline does not allow much heat inside. Check out these stats on it.

Crystalline Series - CR 50
Visible Light Transmitted - 50%
Total Solar Energy Rejected - 56%
Total Solar Energy Rejected - 63%
On 60 Degree Angle
Infrared Rejected - 97%
Visible Light Reflected Internal - 7%
UV Rejected - 99.9%

I plan on purchasing an aftermarket exhaust, but I am not sure which one I want to get yet. In the mean-time I could not stand the color of the exhaust, so I painted it myself.

Biglare
2008 E90 M3
IB/Silver
All options minus moonroof!
3M Clear Film | 7% Tint | 50% Crystalline Winshield | Blacklines | Painted Reflectors | Painted Exhaust

Carfreak9922 · 06-10-2008, 12:54 AM

lol cop car in the background.... ready to give fix it ticket.. but amazing car man!!!

my props to you

pittsy · 06-10-2008, 02:19 AM

nice, i love the dark tint. IMO its the only way to go!

MDCTFTW · 06-10-2008, 02:32 AM

IB looks good! Wow someone finally painted the stock exhaust. I think it actually looks really good. I had my doubts.

M2381 · 06-10-2008, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biglare

Yes, I did buy the car at BMW of Austin. I also purchased my 2002 M3 there as well. Two new M3's and two amazing experiences by BMW of Austin. I drove back home to Phoenix each time and had the break-in service within one week of delivery!

Tint is great and the Windshield tint at 50% crystalline does not allow much heat inside. Check out these stats on it.

Crystalline Series - CR 50
Visible Light Transmitted - 50%
Total Solar Energy Rejected - 56%
Total Solar Energy Rejected - 63%
On 60 Degree Angle
Infrared Rejected - 97%
Visible Light Reflected Internal - 7%
UV Rejected - 99.9%

I plan on purchasing an aftermarket exhaust, but I am not sure which one I want to get yet. In the mean-time I could not stand the color of the exhaust, so I painted it myself.

Biglare
2008 E90 M3
IB/Silver
All options minus moonroof!
3M Clear Film | 7% Tint | 50% Crystalline Winshield | Blacklines | Painted Reflectors | Painted Exhaust

Eisenmann(make sure its genuine)

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=114331

or autowerke
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=145360

IMO they're the nicest sounding exhausts I've heard so far. Enjoy

Niels E46 M3 · 06-10-2008, 07:34 AM

looks good.

What paint did you use for the exhaust?

Epacy · 06-10-2008, 08:11 AM

What type of paint did you use on the exhaust.
Looks pretty good and hides the muffler more.

montreal red · 06-10-2008, 09:40 AM

like what you did on the muffler... it looks great. makes it a lot less obvious... and that tint is really dark! hope you dont get pulled over.

sayemthree · 06-10-2008, 09:43 AM

noice!

e46e92love · 06-10-2008, 11:01 AM

Love both the e90 and e92 but I can't get over how much they dropped the ball with letting that bulging round muffler hang down........seeing the muffler hang down is why I have never put after-market exhaust on my cars because they are always big and round and hang down. Just irks me that they did not make it look cleaner like the E60, E39 M5's and E46 M3s........

Sorry to the OP for going OT...........

Sick car man, looks nice

gadget · 06-10-2008, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Epacy

What type of paint did you use on the exhaust.
Looks pretty good and hides the muffler more.

+1, Lets see how well that paint holds up, Hopefully no issues as i want to do this too.

nd54 · 06-10-2008, 02:02 PM

A tinted windshield??? I've always wondered about that. Looks good but isn't it really unsafe for evening/nighttime driving?

AwesomeM3 · 06-10-2008, 02:35 PM

Beautiful...love the IB!

ersin · 06-10-2008, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Epacy

What type of paint did you use on the exhaust.
Looks pretty good and hides the muffler more.

+2. I hope there are no problems from the heat. Mufflers can get pretty hot.

Sedan_Clan · 06-10-2008, 05:24 PM

Tint is a bit dark for my tastes, but the car looks good. I'm also curious about whether or not the paint will withstand the intense heat produced by the exhaust.

Davinhci · 06-10-2008, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biglare

Yes, I did buy the car at BMW of Austin. I also purchased my 2002 M3 there as well. Two new M3's and two amazing experiences by BMW of Austin. I drove back home to Phoenix each time and had the break-in service within one week of delivery!

Tint is great and the Windshield tint at 50% crystalline does not allow much heat inside. Check out these stats on it.

Crystalline Series - CR 50
Visible Light Transmitted - 50%
Total Solar Energy Rejected - 56%
Total Solar Energy Rejected - 63%
On 60 Degree Angle
Infrared Rejected - 97%
Visible Light Reflected Internal - 7%
UV Rejected - 99.9%

I plan on purchasing an aftermarket exhaust, but I am not sure which one I want to get yet. In the mean-time I could not stand the color of the exhaust, so I painted it myself.

Biglare
2008 E90 M3
IB/Silver
All options minus moonroof!
3M Clear Film | 7% Tint | 50% Crystalline Winshield | Blacklines | Painted Reflectors | Painted Exhaust

Yeah the Austin dealership is great. Do you know if it's legal in most states to do windshield tint?

biglare · 06-10-2008, 06:52 PM

The paint used is for exhaust systems including headers and mufflers. It will fit the bill until I can decide on which aftermarket exhaust system to purchase. I would like to see and listen to them in person first. Anyone around the Phoenix area have an aftermarket exhaust installed?

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biglare Bulldog 482 Rep 3,355 Posts Drives: BMW & Porsche Join Date: May 2008 Location: ? iTrader: (3)	Finally... tint, clear 3M film and black exhaust! Only my second post, so please forgive me. Well it has taken a few weeks, but finally I have completed the clear 3M film, window tint and the black exhaust. 3M Film Bumper Hood Side Mirrors Door Edges Painted Bumper Reflectors Window Tint 7% All Around 7% Visor Strip on Windshield 50% on Windshield (crystalline 3M) I was up at dawn to play golf and I thought I would take some pictures in some different lighting. After having the car for three weeks I was already tired of the stainless look of the stock exhaust. I have not decided on an aftermarket exhaust system, so I decided to take the matters in my own hands. I think it turned out quite nicely and almost looks like it was stock. Notice the exhaust color from the side as well. Note: I am not a photographer and there was no time to wash the car before these pictures. I have more pics, so let me know if you want me to post any additional ones. Biglare 2008 E90 M3 IB/Silver All options minus moonroof! Attached Images
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M2381 Major 32 Rep 1,286 Posts Drives: E92 M3, GTI Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Thats cool I didnt know they made 7% tint. I def support your decision despite what people may say because I know that a lot of southern states(literally not figuratively) can get REALLY hot. (Florida, arizona, texas, etc) I personally think you shoud just get a new exhaust all together __________________
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biglare Bulldog 482 Rep 3,355 Posts Drives: BMW & Porsche Join Date: May 2008 Location: ? iTrader: (3)	BMW of Austin is the BEST! Yes, I did buy the car at BMW of Austin. I also purchased my 2002 M3 there as well. Two new M3's and two amazing experiences by BMW of Austin. I drove back home to Phoenix each time and had the break-in service within one week of delivery! Tint is great and the Windshield tint at 50% crystalline does not allow much heat inside. Check out these stats on it. Crystalline Series - CR 50 Visible Light Transmitted - 50% Total Solar Energy Rejected - 56% Total Solar Energy Rejected - 63% On 60 Degree Angle Infrared Rejected - 97% Visible Light Reflected Internal - 7% UV Rejected - 99.9% I plan on purchasing an aftermarket exhaust, but I am not sure which one I want to get yet. In the mean-time I could not stand the color of the exhaust, so I painted it myself. Biglare 2008 E90 M3 IB/Silver All options minus moonroof! 3M Clear Film \| 7% Tint \| 50% Crystalline Winshield \| Blacklines \| Painted Reflectors \| Painted Exhaust
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montreal red chris 278 Rep 12,144 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	like what you did on the muffler... it looks great. makes it a lot less obvious... and that tint is really dark! hope you dont get pulled over. __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
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e46e92love Brigadier General 236 Rep 3,303 Posts Drives: e92 ///M3; X3 (wife's) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: The East Side of Things iTrader: (0)	Love both the e90 and e92 but I can't get over how much they dropped the ball with letting that bulging round muffler hang down........seeing the muffler hang down is why I have never put after-market exhaust on my cars because they are always big and round and hang down. Just irks me that they did not make it look cleaner like the E60, E39 M5's and E46 M3s........ Sorry to the OP for going OT........... Sick car man, looks nice __________________ "...it's not about the money and not about the brand of the car, it's about handling,performance and passion......And that, no other car has all together like an M3........when you talk about the most complete car the M is invincible." --Tony Kanaan.
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biglare Bulldog 482 Rep 3,355 Posts Drives: BMW & Porsche Join Date: May 2008 Location: ? iTrader: (3)	The paint used is for exhaust systems including headers and mufflers. It will fit the bill until I can decide on which aftermarket exhaust system to purchase. I would like to see and listen to them in person first. Anyone around the Phoenix area have an aftermarket exhaust installed?
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