To the black 335xi owner parked outside Metro on Major Mack in Rich Hill - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

AmericanInToronto · 03-27-2011, 07:21 PM

Dude (or dudette)....your black 335xi looked slick!

The car had a "E90Post.com" sticker on the right rear window so I know it's a member here.

How come your car looks so slick? Has it been lowered? Custom kidney grilles in the front I believe. Anything else?

markham335i · 03-27-2011, 07:27 PM

post this in torontos spotter thread :P

AmericanInToronto · 03-27-2011, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by markham335i

post this in torontos spotter thread :P

See? I was about to pay USD 29,000 for a 2008 White/Red 328xi and now seeing this sleeeeek black coupe has convinced me to shop around for a black on black.

OwnAge · 03-27-2011, 08:22 PM

hehe i dont think the car was that slick

If you dont know whether the car is lowered the answer is always its Not lowered. If its not lowered then its not "slick" :P

AmericanInToronto · 03-27-2011, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by OwnAge

hehe i dont think the car was that slick

If you dont know whether the car is lowered the answer is always its Not lowered. If its not lowered then its not "slick" :P

Was it yours? License plate **** 654.

335BBS · 03-28-2011, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by AmericanInToronto

See? I was about to pay USD 29,000 for a 2008 White/Red 328xi and now seeing this sleeeeek black coupe has convinced me to shop around for a black on black.

Don't do it. Softest clearcoat in the world. My black car looks like shi^ after a winter of hand washes. Ive had a few dark cars and this is easily the worst.

homieG · 03-28-2011, 09:02 AM

pretty sure i have seen thsi car there before as well. i live really close to there and go to that plaza often.

AmericanInToronto · 03-28-2011, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Leaker

Don't do it. Softest clearcoat in the world. My black car looks like shi^ after a winter of hand washes. Ive had a few dark cars and this is easily the worst.

I know what you're saying....black doesn't look the greatest in winter but with tints, it can look quite good.

The thing about white/red is that it does look unique.

Thussy · 03-28-2011, 10:52 AM

Is BSM just as soft as Jet Black? I thought it was Jet Black that was a PITA.

picus · 03-28-2011, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Thussy

Is BSM just as soft as Jet Black? I thought it was Jet Black that was a PITA.

No, it isn't. For whatever reason (honestly, we've discussed it ad nasuem at autopia.org and no one really knows why), the flat colours (jet black, alpine white, crimson red tend to be painfully soft, whereas the metallics are actually reasonably hard. My sparkling graphite paint is rock solid.

OwnAge · 03-28-2011, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by AmericanInToronto

Was it yours? License plate **** 654.

Nah not mine

335BBS · 03-28-2011, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by AmericanInToronto

I know what you're saying....black doesn't look the greatest in winter but with tints, it can look quite good.

The thing about white/red is that it does look unique.

Don't think you understand what I was saying. Its scratched to#$@%$. Swirls etc. White with red and Black wheels would be nice.

Thussy · 03-28-2011, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by picus

No, it isn't. For whatever reason (honestly, we've discussed it ad nasuem at autopia.org and no one really knows why), the flat colours (jet black, alpine white, crimson red tend to be painfully soft, whereas the metallics are actually reasonably hard. My sparkling graphite paint is rock solid.

Thanks for the info

We need a chemist!

picus · 03-28-2011, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Thussy

Thanks for the info

We need a chemist!

Well, it's possible they use a different clear on the metallics, or that they don't bake the flats at as high a temp, for whatever reason, or we're just crazy. Who knows? Bottom line is, jet black is a nightmare.

bunnn · 03-28-2011, 08:33 PM

You lie Kevin, remember my Jerez Black? It's freaking weak!

picus · 03-28-2011, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bunnn

You lie Kevin, remember my Jerez Black? It's freaking weak!

I think the re-painted panels are a bit soft, but the OEM stuff wasn't so bad if I recall correctly. I've had pretty good luck with jerez, but maybe I'm just lucky!

bunnn · 03-28-2011, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by picus

I think the re-painted panels are a bit soft, but the OEM stuff wasn't so bad if I recall correctly. I've had pretty good luck with jerez, but maybe I'm just lucky!

That's true, those bastards never told me they repainted my bumper during delivery.

picus · 03-29-2011, 07:27 AM

How's that thing treating you, anyway?

A2G · 03-29-2011, 09:28 AM

that was me, ran out of food, had to do some last minute grocery shopping lol

A2G · 03-29-2011, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by OwnAge

hehe i dont think the car was that slick

If you dont know whether the car is lowered the answer is always its Not lowered. If its not lowered then its not "slick" :P

axper, yes its been lowered....maybe a lil too much in the back lol

homieG · 03-29-2011, 10:21 AM

^ we should have a r.hill/maple meet

AmericanInToronto · 03-29-2011, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by A2G

that was me, ran out of food, had to do some last minute grocery shopping lol

yes, it really did look good. A wash might help once in a while

03-27-2011, 07:21 PM	#1
AmericanInToronto Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 328xi Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 229 iTrader: (0)	To the black 335xi owner parked outside Metro on Major Mack in Rich Hill Dude (or dudette)....your black 335xi looked slick! The car had a "E90Post.com" sticker on the right rear window so I know it's a member here. How come your car looks so slick? Has it been lowered? Custom kidney grilles in the front I believe. Anything else?
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03-27-2011, 07:27 PM	#2
markham335i Lieutenant Drives: 07 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toronto, Markham Posts: 523 iTrader: (0)	post this in torontos spotter thread :P __________________ Upgrades: <JB4, DCI, 19"bbs ch-r, 30%tint all around, bmw performance exhaust, upgraded angel eyes>.....Next upgrades (I would like): ams intercooler, KW v2 springs, BBK, turbo upgrade....etc....

03-27-2011, 08:22 PM	#4
OwnAge Brigadier General Drives: LCI 328i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toronto. Newmarket. Posts: 4,168 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 328i [4.49]	hehe i dont think the car was that slick If you dont know whether the car is lowered the answer is always its Not lowered. If its not lowered then its not "slick" :P __________________ 3000k HID Fogs \| Mtech 3300 AE \| Alufelgen CS7 19" F 8.5, R 9.5 ET30 \| ContiSport, F 235/R 275 \| H&R Sport Springs \| CF Perf. T.1 Trunk Spoiler \| CF BMW Perf. Splitters \| BMW Perf. Exhaust \| iPhone4 Doc \| PBX \| K&E Filter/Charcoal Delete PARTS GOING ON SALE! SOON!

03-28-2011, 09:02 AM	#7
homieG Captain Drives: Black E90 6-spd Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: T DOT Posts: 878 iTrader: (5)	pretty sure i have seen thsi car there before as well. i live really close to there and go to that plaza often. __________________ Looking or know anyone looking for a Mazda/BMW - PM me or email me - gshah@avante.mazda.ca

03-28-2011, 08:33 PM	#15
bunnn Colonel Drives: like a grandma Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,200 iTrader: (12)	You lie Kevin, remember my Jerez Black? It's freaking weak! __________________ Cheers Ben

03-28-2011, 10:52 AM	#9
Thussy First Lieutenant Drives: E92 N54 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 309 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [5.00]	Is BSM just as soft as Jet Black? I thought it was Jet Black that was a PITA.

03-29-2011, 07:27 AM	#18
picus Brigadier General Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 4,176 iTrader: (0)	How's that thing treating you, anyway?

03-29-2011, 09:28 AM	#19
A2G Hye Drives: 08 Black S. e92 335xi Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 132 iTrader: (0)	that was me, ran out of food, had to do some last minute grocery shopping lol __________________

03-29-2011, 10:21 AM	#21
homieG Captain Drives: Black E90 6-spd Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: T DOT Posts: 878 iTrader: (5)	^ we should have a r.hill/maple meet __________________ Looking or know anyone looking for a Mazda/BMW - PM me or email me - gshah@avante.mazda.ca

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