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      10-23-2008, 05:20 PM   #23
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Swing by our shop, we've got them here in Santa Clara
Actually I wanted to drop by today. But I like that CF spokes on speedtrap's E92 better, so decided to wait and check them out. Do you guys have those? If you do, I will drop by this evening. Also, will they get bubble overtime? Let me know, thanks Nick
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      10-23-2008, 05:25 PM   #24
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looks great fron a distance but are they real carbon fiber??looks like vinyl to me. I try to translate the description from German into English and It seems like it's saying "Carbon Look". Please let me know, thanks
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      10-24-2008, 08:30 AM   #25
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its carbon laminate.....with real carbon
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      10-24-2008, 09:06 AM   #26
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Matte black for me and I think it looks great!
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      10-24-2008, 03:35 PM   #27
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Hi guys

I am reaching my break-in period and plan to start my modification for my AW E92 M3 on Fox Red with CF roof.

I ordered the regular painted reflectors and Angel Eye modifications from RD.

I am however torn between regular matte black grill or carbon fiber grill. The price difference is quite a bit, but minute in amount (I would say $100ish difference).

Please help, thanks!
Both look great, but I personally would go with the CF version since it will match well with your roof
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      10-25-2008, 11:25 AM   #28
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What you guys think of matte black grille and jerez black?
I have the black grille and jerez. I wasn't sure how it would look--but I love it. It makes the front of the car look all one color--almost jet black. It looks mean. Only when you get up close on a sunny day does the grill and the hood look different colors.
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      10-25-2008, 12:59 PM   #29
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Actually I wanted to drop by today. But I like that CF spokes on speedtrap's E92 better, so decided to wait and check them out. Do you guys have those? If you do, I will drop by this evening. Also, will they get bubble overtime? Let me know, thanks Nick
We only carry them with the black inner slats but feel free to stop by anyway to check them out in person. They are dry vacuum form so no bubbling, yellowing or peeling
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      10-26-2008, 02:46 PM   #30
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We only carry them with the black inner slats but feel free to stop by anyway to check them out in person. They are dry vacuum form so no bubbling, yellowing or peeling
Are they 1x1 or 2x2 weave?
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      10-29-2008, 06:13 PM   #31
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I went with Gloss black and it matches all my trim nicely. SO... I say go with the black matte or gloss
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      10-29-2008, 06:37 PM   #32
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I went with Gloss black and it matches all my trim nicely. SO... I say go with the black matte or gloss
by gloss black do you mean painted? where did you get them from?
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      10-30-2008, 02:23 PM   #33
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don't know which ones now... cf or black for sparkling graphite... what do you guys think?

At first I thought black for sure and now I see cf, might be a better match with the graphite??

help lol....
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don't know which ones now... cf or black for sparkling graphite... what do you guys think?

At first I thought black for sure and now I see cf, might be a better match with the graphite??

help lol....
Here's Matte Black on our Sparkling Graphite M3:



The clearcoat on the Fibre grilles will be toast after about a year with road debris. You're best with the matte versions which are molded from black ABS plastic.

We offer these as well, let me know if you have any questions.
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      10-30-2008, 05:32 PM   #35
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sweeeet that helps a lot.. looks great...

is this thing easy to install, even for us dummys?? LOL
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sweeeet that helps a lot.. looks great...

is this thing easy to install, even for us dummys?? LOL
Very easy...4 screws to talk out, 2 on either side. Ask someone to prise the top plastic open, while you reach down and unclick the grills. Pop the new ones in. SHould not take more than 10 mins
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sweet. thx

i just installed the clear sides.. what a difference... heres a quick shot.. just need the black grill
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Looks good! Smoked might work better on the dark grey color with gunmetal wheels and matte black front grills though.
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perhaps... I'll leave these in for now, I like them so far.

by any chance, anyone have a pic of the smoked installed, on S Graphite too??
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Not yet but we just got these in stock so I am sure customers will be posting shots soon.
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ok, just placed order with Nick for the black grill... the more pics I see, the more I think I'll like it.
Thanks...

Now I just need new reflectors lol, I think I'm going to go with the painted....
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Go matte black or leave the oem's.!
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ok, just placed order with Nick for the black grill... the more pics I see, the more I think I'll like it.
Thanks...

Now I just need new reflectors lol, I think I'm going to go with the painted....
Tough choice, I think the painted works better with the front grill set. Although smoked would work really well on grey too!
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