Black Lines, Black Kidney grills...

iamjim · 11-13-2009, 12:31 PM

yawn yawn yawn...

Seems like everyone is doing this. seems like everyone is promoting this. Why?

Thought the whole point of modding a car with subtle accessories was to stand out and be different? Clearly not the case now, seems like all E90s have the must have pimp parts.

I think my car is unique now because its a standard E90 M Sport just with a nice remap. w00t.

Rant over; just read this forum now and then and its quite boring with the same spin being posted everyday.

So I'm always one to instigate/ignite - what's your opinion?

PS. I don't think the above aforementioned parts enhance the cars looks at all (IMO).

tom @ eas · 11-13-2009, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neversaydie

yawn yawn yawn...

Seems like everyone is doing this. seems like everyone is promoting this. Why?

Thought the whole point of modding a car with subtle accessories was to stand out and be different? Clearly not the case now, seems like all E90s have the must have pimp parts.

I think my car is unique now because its a standard E90 M Sport. w00t.

Rant over; just read this forum now and then and its quite boring with the same spin being posted everyday.

So I'm always one to instigate/ignite - what's your opinion?

PS. I don't think the above aforementioned parts enhance the cars looks at all (IMO).

Forget what anyone else thinks, I'm just not a fan of chrome on a BMW.

dxb335d · 11-13-2009, 12:33 PM

Not enough stuff for our cars for everyone to be individual.

Have Different grills.. betchya its only meets where you see another E9X with them Not everyday driving. So therefore pretty individual relatively speaking.

edowen · 11-13-2009, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neversaydie

yawn yawn yawn...

Seems like everyone is doing this. seems like everyone is promoting this. Why?

Thought the whole point of modding a car with subtle accessories was to stand out and be different? Clearly not the case now, seems like all E90s have the must have pimp parts.

I think my car is unique now because its a standard E90 M Sport just with a nice remap. w00t.

Rant over; just read this forum now and then and its quite boring with the same spin being posted everyday.

So I'm always one to instigate/ignite - what's your opinion?

PS. I don't think the above aforementioned parts enhance the cars looks at all (IMO).

Each to their own. Personally think Blacklines look naff as hell.

craig2859 · 11-13-2009, 12:52 PM

I have not seen any black grilles out and about or blacklines, I do hear of it in hear all the time, but just do not see it ..... I have been looking at every e90 I see, and have not spotted one yet ..... so they cant be that "common".

Further to that, I really do not like the look of Chrome Grilles (remind me of an old mans rover) or the standard rear lights either so changed them. If they came like that as standard then I would have been happy from the start, as I am not huge on "pimping" cars up and making them stand out, I just like them to look how I want it to look ?

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Mud · 11-13-2009, 12:56 PM

I do 35k miles a year and I have not seen one other E90 with blacklines.

pjs · 11-13-2009, 12:58 PM

Blacklines only really work on Black E90 Msports, then they do look good.

dxb335d · 11-13-2009, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mud

I do 35k miles a year and I have not seen one other E90 with blacklines.

+1.

Dr Dave · 11-13-2009, 02:35 PM

There aren't a whole lot of styling parts etc available for the E9x range, hence the recurring mods you talk about.

dxb335d · 11-13-2009, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjs

Blacklines only really work on Black E90 Msports, then they do look good.

I think they look just as good on Sparkling Graphite E90's also.

335DPOWER · 11-13-2009, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dxb335d

I think they look just as good on Sparkling Graphite E90's also.

a pic of both i think they both look good

(imo)
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MIKEYBMW1 · 11-13-2009, 02:44 PM

spot on mate.

pjs · 11-13-2009, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dxb335d

I think they look just as good on Sparkling Graphite E90's also.

good point

Dr Dave · 11-13-2009, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dxb335d

I think they look just as good on Sparkling Graphite E90's also.

...............and they look great on Le Mans Blue E90's too!

dxb335d · 11-13-2009, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr Dave

...............and they look great on Le Mans Blue E90's too!

PICS PICS PICS

E92Fan · 11-13-2009, 03:15 PM

I think blacklines look good, but I think the new LCI-E90 rear lights look fabulous

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Dr Dave · 11-13-2009, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dxb335d

PICS PICS PICS

Hmmmmm now I don't think I have any recent pics!

flip4335 · 11-13-2009, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjs

Blacklines only really work on Black E90 Msports, then they do look good.

Sparkling Graphite, as well, IMO.

dxb335d · 11-13-2009, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr Dave

Hmmmmm now I don't think I have any recent pics!

What aBout when your car was detailed. Like in your sig pic. Looks the Nutz

TMP · 11-13-2009, 04:12 PM

IMO dont see the point of blacklines....and the fact you have to declare them to insurance would do my nut in

(defo dont need them on Tiag Silver)

I struggle to get the all black grill as well...always used to chrome slats on 6cyl models

Do indeed prefer new LCI rear lights :thumbsup@

deletedelete · 11-13-2009, 04:23 PM

Ive made a custom air snorkel and heat shield. Custom alcantara interior trim. Custom black trunk area. I hate being like everybody else so I made my 335 one of a kind.

- Paul - · 11-13-2009, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dxb335d

betchya its only meets where you see another E9X with them Not everyday driving. So therefore pretty individual relatively speaking.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 335DPOWER

a pic of both i think they both look good

(imo)

Both mods look great imo - as said already - never seen one car (outside a meet!) that has either blacklines or black grills or both. That makes them individual in my book.

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