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GewoW · 04-02-2008, 03:10 AM

I just noticed the black-lines around the windows for AW m3s...black on a Jet black also. Would like to know, are they always black, or do they come in black for some and silver for others.

If I'm using the wrong terminology, sorry...It's that thin piece of ugly-ass plastic that is either chromed out or black around the border of the window.

bills742 · 04-02-2008, 11:22 AM

On M3's they are always black no matter what the body color is. As far as I know, non-M3 3's always have chrome from the factory.

GewoW · 04-02-2008, 11:47 AM

Perfect!

And is "black-lines" the correct terminology?

sejoon85 · 04-02-2008, 02:11 PM

arent they called "shadow trim"

bills742 · 04-02-2008, 03:38 PM

I think its called "shadowline trim"

GewoW · 04-02-2008, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bills742

I think its called "shadowline trim"

Hahaha. Why not just "painted cheap plastic"!

KonigsTiger · 04-02-2008, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by GewoW

Hahaha. Why not just "painted cheap plastic"!

Cause it donsn´t sound as expensive!!!!

GregW / Oregon · 04-02-2008, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by GewoW

Hahaha. Why not just "painted cheap plastic"!

Because it's aluminum.

GewoW · 04-02-2008, 11:39 PM

Oh. I just got burned. Thanks for the info. It actually makes me feel better!

jtown · 04-04-2008, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by GewoW

Oh. I just got burned. Thanks for the info. It actually makes me feel better!

Haha. Aluminium FTW. All the 335i's cover up their chrome trim and make it black to be like an M.

GewoW · 04-04-2008, 02:39 AM

Meh. I like mine! Contrasts with the black, and not looking to make my car look any better either. Everything's stock. When I get the M3...well that's a different story

nechronics · 04-04-2008, 11:25 AM

"Black lines" refers to a modification of the e90 sedan tail lights

GewoW · 04-04-2008, 11:42 AM

Alright thanks for shedding some light on that!

So I guess it's "shadowline trim"

gorun · 04-04-2008, 12:23 PM

Its always black on the M3s. In Europe you pay extra for the satin black (shiny but shows scratches and stains) while you get the matt finish for free. I skipped the satin since it costs about 700$ and its not practical. Hard water and some car wash shampoos stain in badly and it turns purple.

GregW / Oregon · 04-04-2008, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by gorun

Its always black on the M3s. In Europe you pay extra for the satin black (shiny but shows scratches and stains) while you get the matt finish for free. I skipped the satin since it costs about 700$ and its not practical. Hard water and some car wash shampoos stain in badly and it turns purple.

Your terminology is slightly confusing. Satin is what the standard Shadowline trim is (in-between a flat and glossy finish). The optional one in Europe I would call gloss or glossy.

Davinhci · 04-05-2008, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by nechronics

"Black lines" refers to a modification of the e90 sedan tail lights

like what kind of mods?

04-02-2008, 03:10 AM	#1
GewoW Yieeeeeeeeeeeeessss Drives: 335i Bl/Coral Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 547 iTrader: (0) View GewoW's Garage	black-lines I just noticed the black-lines around the windows for AW m3s...black on a Jet black also. Would like to know, are they always black, or do they come in black for some and silver for others. If I'm using the wrong terminology, sorry...It's that thin piece of ugly-ass plastic that is either chromed out or black around the border of the window. __________________ 335i Jet Black/Coral Red/Aluminum Sport/Premium/Nav/19's/6MT

04-02-2008, 11:22 AM	#2
bills742 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 232 iTrader: (1)	On M3's they are always black no matter what the body color is. As far as I know, non-M3 3's always have chrome from the factory. __________________ '08 M3 JB DCT Coupe /// GP Thunder 8500K Angel Eyes / Mtech Super White Cornering Lights / Matte Black Kidneys & Gilles / 35% FormulaOne Pinnacle / VRS Boot / VRS II Diffuser / AA exhaust / Fabspeed HFC & X-pipe / Eibach Springs / RDSport Front Bumper / Powerchip Tune / 19" Satin Charcoal HRE P40 / RPI Scoops / PSW (Non-electronic) / BMW Stainless Steel Pedals

04-02-2008, 11:47 AM	#3
GewoW Yieeeeeeeeeeeeessss Drives: 335i Bl/Coral Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 547 iTrader: (0) View GewoW's Garage	Perfect! And is "black-lines" the correct terminology? __________________ 335i Jet Black/Coral Red/Aluminum Sport/Premium/Nav/19's/6MT

04-02-2008, 03:38 PM	#5
bills742 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 232 iTrader: (1)	I think its called "shadowline trim" __________________ '08 M3 JB DCT Coupe /// GP Thunder 8500K Angel Eyes / Mtech Super White Cornering Lights / Matte Black Kidneys & Gilles / 35% FormulaOne Pinnacle / VRS Boot / VRS II Diffuser / AA exhaust / Fabspeed HFC & X-pipe / Eibach Springs / RDSport Front Bumper / Powerchip Tune / 19" Satin Charcoal HRE P40 / RPI Scoops / PSW (Non-electronic) / BMW Stainless Steel Pedals

04-02-2008, 11:39 PM	#9
GewoW Yieeeeeeeeeeeeessss Drives: 335i Bl/Coral Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 547 iTrader: (0) View GewoW's Garage	Oh. I just got burned. Thanks for the info. It actually makes me feel better! __________________ 335i Jet Black/Coral Red/Aluminum Sport/Premium/Nav/19's/6MT

04-02-2008, 02:11 PM	#4
sejoon85 Captain Drives: AW e92 m3 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Vancouver Posts: 692 iTrader: (1)	arent they called "shadow trim"

04-04-2008, 02:39 AM	#11
GewoW Yieeeeeeeeeeeeessss Drives: 335i Bl/Coral Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 547 iTrader: (0) View GewoW's Garage	Meh. I like mine! Contrasts with the black, and not looking to make my car look any better either. Everything's stock. When I get the M3...well that's a different story __________________ 335i Jet Black/Coral Red/Aluminum Sport/Premium/Nav/19's/6MT

04-04-2008, 11:25 AM	#12
nechronics Lieutenant Drives: M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 434 iTrader: (0)	"Black lines" refers to a modification of the e90 sedan tail lights __________________ AW/FR e92 M3

04-04-2008, 11:42 AM	#13
GewoW Yieeeeeeeeeeeeessss Drives: 335i Bl/Coral Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 547 iTrader: (0) View GewoW's Garage	Alright thanks for shedding some light on that! So I guess it's "shadowline trim" __________________ 335i Jet Black/Coral Red/Aluminum Sport/Premium/Nav/19's/6MT

04-04-2008, 12:23 PM	#14
gorun Lieutenant Drives: E92 AW DCT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Across the Wall Posts: 419 iTrader: (0)	Its always black on the M3s. In Europe you pay extra for the satin black (shiny but shows scratches and stains) while you get the matt finish for free. I skipped the satin since it costs about 700$ and its not practical. Hard water and some car wash shampoos stain in badly and it turns purple.