Thinking about going carbon...

darkcloud · 05-14-2007, 08:15 PM

I'm thinking I want to go to a carbon look this summer to accentuate the sparkling graphite. I already have the carbon BBS center caps on my CH's, so it seems like a good transition to me.

I'd prolly do carbon emblems, grille, door pillars, spoiler and maybe interior trim. I dunno about the trim though, I really like the titanium. I'd really like to do a whole trunk and leave some portions of it exposed like the spoiler/license plate area but that seems a little much for my tastes.

What do you guys think?? Too much carbon or just the right amount?

ChadE · 05-14-2007, 08:17 PM

Sounds sexy as hell to me! DO IT

ejazbmw · 05-14-2007, 09:02 PM

you can never have to much carbon

SMOKE EM IF U GOT EM!! · 05-14-2007, 09:05 PM

I have s.g also, and over a year and a half of ownership I love every piece of c/f on the car. I dont wanna give up the wood interior, otherwise I wouldve changed it already! Just recently bought the mirror covers from jlevi and I must say they are

all the way! The cf theme definitely flows w the color of the car! I say go for it!

Nyulak · 05-14-2007, 10:26 PM

The only carbon I don't care for is replacing the blue of the roundel. I think the iconic representation of a propeller against the blue sky should stay that way. Other than that, rock the carbon!:rocks:

mosport70 · 05-14-2007, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SMOKE EM IF U GOT EM!!

I have s.g also, and over a year and a half of ownership I love every piece of c/f on the car. I dont wanna give up the wood interior, otherwise I wouldve changed it already! Just recently bought the mirror covers from jlevi and I must say they are

all the way! The cf theme definitely flows w the color of the car! I say go for it!

I was thinking about carbon grills and side mirror covers. Do you have any photos or threads were you posted photos?

LOLrance · 05-14-2007, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ejazbmw

you can never have to much carbon

exactly

remmib · 05-15-2007, 12:36 PM

Carbon is king

darkcloud · 05-15-2007, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by remmib

Carbon is king

BTW, I love your car. Lemans blue is just incredible

. Now lemans and carbon were made for each other.

I hope lemans becomes a choice for us Americans cuz it's a crime that it isn't already.

325 Baller · 05-15-2007, 02:32 PM

Carbon is very nice, DO IT

SMOKE EM IF U GOT EM!! · 05-15-2007, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mosport70

I was thinking about carbon grills and side mirror covers. Do you have any photos or threads were you posted photos?

no grills, to expensive for me right now.
but heres the others...

darkcloud · 05-15-2007, 02:38 PM

I'm not gonna do the splitters, but I'm diggin the pillars and I'm on the fence with the mirror covers. The mirror covers prolly look better in person then in pics so I'm def. going to have to think about them.

SV Concepts · 05-15-2007, 10:03 PM

Carbon is the trend these days, we sell it all day long. I say do it.
JL

montreal_bimmer · 05-15-2007, 11:41 PM

get the silver CF interior trim.... it looks sick... and you still have the silver look inside

cm3rc · 05-16-2007, 12:10 AM

carbon it.

evoi19 · 05-16-2007, 02:01 AM

I think CF looks good if your car is going to look aggressive. If not, then it doesn't flow with the theme of the car too much.

canucklion · 05-16-2007, 07:29 AM

go for it darkcloud!

darkcloud · 05-16-2007, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by evo119

I think CF looks good if your car is going to look aggressive. If not, then it doesn't flow with the theme of the car too much.

What do you mean by aggressive? Do you think I need to kit the car? Which I won't be doing, maybe the next car but not this one. Or are the massive BBS CH's in M3 fitment not good enough?

Personally I think the car looks pretty aggressive as it is, but that is just my opinion.

darkcloud · 05-16-2007, 08:40 AM

Some views of the car as of now....

You get the idea...

canucklion · 05-16-2007, 08:42 AM

love the euros

longtran · 05-16-2007, 11:43 AM

carbon bling.

Soni · 05-16-2007, 12:47 PM

carbon all the way bro!!

05-14-2007, 08:15 PM	#1
darkcloud Colonel 335 Rep 2,385 Posts Drives: 09 VW JSW Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: cleveland, oh iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Thinking about going carbon... I'm thinking I want to go to a carbon look this summer to accentuate the sparkling graphite. I already have the carbon BBS center caps on my CH's, so it seems like a good transition to me. I'd prolly do carbon emblems, grille, door pillars, spoiler and maybe interior trim. I dunno about the trim though, I really like the titanium. I'd really like to do a whole trunk and leave some portions of it exposed like the spoiler/license plate area but that seems a little much for my tastes. What do you guys think?? Too much carbon or just the right amount? __________________ retired 06 E90 325i New: 09 VW Platinum Grey Jetta Sportwagen 2.0T SEL w/DSG, panoramic sunroof and Ipod adapter
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ChadE Major 110 Rep 1,426 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Davidson NC iTrader: (0)	Sounds sexy as hell to me! DO IT __________________ "When you are passionate, you always have your destination in sight and you are not distracted by obstacles. Because you love what you are pursuing, things like rejection and setbacks will not hinder you in your pursuit. You believe that nothing can stop you!" - Coach K
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ejazbmw blahhh 302 Rep 6,355 Posts Drives: 2014 M235I Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ/NY iTrader: (7)	you can never have to much carbon
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Nyulak Captain 29 Rep 957 Posts Drives: 2022 X3 M40i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SheffVill, OH iTrader: (4) Garage List 2009 BMW 535xi [10.00]	The only carbon I don't care for is replacing the blue of the roundel. I think the iconic representation of a propeller against the blue sky should stay that way. Other than that, rock the carbon!:rocks:
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325 Baller Colonel 262 Rep 2,576 Posts Drives: X3 28i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boca Raton, Florida iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Carbon is very nice, DO IT __________________ ----------------------------------------------------
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darkcloud Colonel 335 Rep 2,385 Posts Drives: 09 VW JSW Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: cleveland, oh iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	I'm not gonna do the splitters, but I'm diggin the pillars and I'm on the fence with the mirror covers. The mirror covers prolly look better in person then in pics so I'm def. going to have to think about them. __________________ retired 06 E90 325i New: 09 VW Platinum Grey Jetta Sportwagen 2.0T SEL w/DSG, panoramic sunroof and Ipod adapter
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SV Concepts 361 Rep 5,859 Posts Drives: Vorsteiner E60 M5 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 1460 White Oaks Rd. Suite F. Campbell, CA 95008 iTrader: (10)	Carbon is the trend these days, we sell it all day long. I say do it. JL
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montreal_bimmer OEMconcept 174 Rep 5,593 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada \| USA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2006 325i [10.00]	get the silver CF interior trim.... it looks sick... and you still have the silver look inside
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evoi19 Lieutenant General 1519 Rep 17,382 Posts Drives: 2022 G80C Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (18)	I think CF looks good if your car is going to look aggressive. If not, then it doesn't flow with the theme of the car too much.
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darkcloud Colonel 335 Rep 2,385 Posts Drives: 09 VW JSW Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: cleveland, oh iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Some views of the car as of now.... You get the idea... __________________ retired 06 E90 325i New: 09 VW Platinum Grey Jetta Sportwagen 2.0T SEL w/DSG, panoramic sunroof and Ipod adapter
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05-16-2007, 11:43 AM	#21
longtran Lieutenant General 1429 Rep 16,628 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (105) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	carbon bling.
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