Project Car: Murder She Wrote

onnex · 10-03-2011, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by e92_m3

I really like that matte look. At least it's not all shiny.

Hmm, it would be nice if you painted the intercooler to darken the bottom middle inlet. So out of place looking at a matte black car and the intercooler screams to be looked at.

Funny you should mention that. I was going to ask what the best product/method would be to get that done– I think it would really do wonders for the front. Any suggestions?

onnex · 10-03-2011, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by E90///M3`

cool... one test drive for a full set of BBK... DEAL!

Hmmm, i was thinking more longe term...

Hedoniste · 10-03-2011, 03:42 PM

Amazing... I like it !

onnex · 10-03-2011, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean05

WOW... that looks sick...

now the only thing you need is the honeycomb mesh on your front bumper and rear... just to hide the inside of your car... they look cheap with it showing.

other than that... everything looks good

Thanks man. I agree... seeing the foam in the rear looks awful, and the intercooler needs some protection from the daily driving.

2 problems though:
•Getting the the bumpers to fit with wrapping the mesh up & under the bumper. The foam backing to the bumper gets in the way. I guess just cut away at it til it fits?

•Not sure how the wrap would work w/ it. If the mesh is stuck to the inside of the bumper, where would the vinyl would wrap on to?

Any ideas??

jonasaurus · 10-03-2011, 05:10 PM

Looking good, reminds me of a stealth bomber lol

Mr. ///M3 RD · 10-03-2011, 05:19 PM

I think some of you fellows should apply for a position with the BMW Design Team

It's all good

Mr. ///M3 RD · 10-03-2011, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jonasaurus

Looking good, reminds me of a stealth bomber lol

You mean it is not the Stealth Road Runner? Say it issn t so

undressedu · 10-03-2011, 05:42 PM

catch · 10-03-2011, 06:13 PM

very hot car!

E90///M3` · 10-03-2011, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by onnex

Hmmm, i was thinking more longe term...

doh...

e92_m3 · 10-03-2011, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by onnex

Funny you should mention that. I was going to ask what the best product/method would be to get that done– I think it would really do wonders for the front. Any suggestions?

Wrapping it is out of the question, so it's either you paint it matte black or just like what Sean05 had said, use some honeycomb mesh. In matte black finish please.

e92_m3 · 10-03-2011, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by onnex

•Not sure how the wrap would work w/ it. If the mesh is stuck to the inside of the bumper, where would the vinyl would wrap on to?

Any ideas??

Since the vehicle is already wrapped, you have to drill holes on the bumper for the clips to hold the honeycomb mesh unfortunately. Don't worry coz there is another alternative which is painting the intercooler. That's a better idea since mounting any type of mesh on the front requires drilling holes on the amuse bumper to make the mesh stay put at speed.

onnex · 10-03-2011, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by e92_m3

Wrapping it is out of the question, so it's either you paint it matte black or just like what Sean05 had said, use some honeycomb mesh. In matte black finish please.

Oh ya, i wasn't going to wrap in the intercooler

I was wondering what kind of paint would work best/ and what method beyond masking everything off, or if it would have to come out

onnex · 10-03-2011, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by e92_m3

Since the vehicle is already wrapped, you have to drill holes on the bumper for the clips to hold the honeycomb mesh unfortunately. Don't worry coz there is another alternative which is painting the intercooler. That's a better idea since mounting any type of mesh on the front requires drilling holes on the amuse bumper to make the mesh stay put at speed.

I think the shop was thinking about putting the mesh in and using epoxy of some sort to hold it to the inside of the bumper. This would then make re-wrapping impossible– and not keen on drilling holes. I wish the amuse took a cue from Arkym and used the OEM mesh.. but then i guess it wouldn't look the way it does

MR///M3 · 10-03-2011, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean05

WOW... that looks sick...

now the only thing you need is the honeycomb mesh on your front bumper and rear... just to hide the inside of your car... they look cheap with it showing.

other than that... everything looks good

+1000

I don't understand why people get these bumpers and then leave it without grills. It looks like a cheap civic body kit with no grills.

MR///M3 · 10-03-2011, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by onnex

I think the shop was thinking about putting the mesh in and using epoxy of some sort to hold it to the inside of the bumper. This would then make re-wrapping impossible– and not keen on drilling holes. I wish the amuse took a cue from Arkym and used the OEM mesh.. but then i guess it wouldn't look the way it does

I had an M3 replica bumper on my 335i for a VERY brief period of time and there were no clips to hold on to the honeycomb OEM bottom grill. So, I put a TON of 3M double sided tape on it to hold it in place, and it held in place perfectly fine.

acuteperformance · 10-03-2011, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean05

WOW... that looks sick...

now the only thing you need is the honeycomb mesh on your front bumper and rear... just to hide the inside of your car... they look cheap with it showing.

other than that... everything looks good

What if it was an intercooler?

Powerbeast · 10-03-2011, 09:14 PM

Looks very good bro,what color is that wrap, just matt black?

CPI · 10-03-2011, 09:16 PM

Looks nice!

d3UCE818 · 10-03-2011, 10:12 PM

wow i hope to see this around socal, looks beast!

e92_m3 · 10-03-2011, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by onnex

Oh ya, i wasn't going to wrap in the intercooler

I was wondering what kind of paint would work best/ and what method beyond masking everything off, or if it would have to come out

If you don't plan to install mesh, your best bet is to get the intercooler powder-coated OR jet-coated matte black. Both types of coating will not peel under heat, but the jet coat has a way higher heat resistance.

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Originally Posted by onnex

I think the shop was thinking about putting the mesh in and using epoxy of some sort to hold it to the inside of the bumper. This would then make re-wrapping impossible– and not keen on drilling holes. I wish the amuse took a cue from Arkym and used the OEM mesh.. but then i guess it wouldn't look the way it does

If the shop could conceal the holes being drilled on the bumper, then that's the way to go. If not, they may have to use their idea of using the epoxy. However just like you said, re-wrapping would be impossible. It's now comes down to either painting the intercooler or putting some mesh grill down there of some sort.

onnex · 10-04-2011, 12:43 AM

Thanks everyone for the kind words! If you want to vote for my car for Car of the Month, I wouldn't be mad

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wow! great pics. Car looks absolutely stunning!

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Mean looking!

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Niiiiiiiiice

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Nice! Very aggressive looking!

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Looks evil!

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NEVER THAT! We could look at you car all day!!! its SICK!!!

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Sooooo sick man. Love everything you've done. Wouldn't change a thing

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Looks good!!!

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love it

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Amazing... I like it !

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Looking good, reminds me of a stealth bomber lol

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I think some of you fellows should apply for a position with the BMW Design Team

It's all good

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Looks nice!

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wow i hope to see this around socal, looks beast!

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