Should I do this?

diesel007 · 09-19-2006, 07:49 PM

I had this idea back when I first got my kit but a couple of people advised against it. I think it will look good on my color if I flat black the diffuser portion (not the spoiler just the bottom diffuser). What do you guys think?

hotsand5 · 09-19-2006, 08:31 PM

Actually, I think that the bottom diffuser looks great on the AW. The spoiler in black is a tough call though. Any other pictures from the side or top?

THE JEDI · 09-19-2006, 08:32 PM

mAYBE IF YA HAD A PROFILE VIEW, THEN MAYBE, BUT IT LOOKS TO LONG

hotsand5 · 09-19-2006, 08:32 PM

....maybe better with blacklines?

BMW F22 · 09-19-2006, 08:40 PM

diffuser looks nice. dunno about spoiler though...

inTgr8r · 09-19-2006, 09:00 PM

Not my cup o' tea, but....
FWIW, If you're going to do the two tone thing,
then I thing you need to go all the way & do the roof too.

John · 09-19-2006, 09:15 PM

i like it. good contrast of black on AW. blacklines would make it look perfect

Collanrf · 09-19-2006, 09:41 PM

Two tone

diesel007 · 09-19-2006, 09:42 PM

BTW I have SG not AW so the contrast won't be as extreme. I don't care for the spoiler I would just be painting the diffuser. I also have blacklines and may paint the roof at some point probably no though.

I think it would really add an aggressive touch to my bumper. Need more opinions!

Current setup:

Nikki · 09-19-2006, 09:50 PM

yes, everyone is voting no because they don't get what you're saying and don't realize yours isn't white.

Ray · 09-19-2006, 10:26 PM

When the diffuser is painted, I think it looks too plain. If you leave it black it appears more purposeful.

Since your car is a dark color, it probably will not stand out as much.

DFW_M · 09-19-2006, 11:30 PM

that current setup is SWEEEEET!

ZuerstBMW · 09-19-2006, 11:33 PM

I like it myself. Looks great.

diesel007 · 09-19-2006, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikki

yes, everyone is voting no because they don't get what you're saying and don't realize yours isn't white.

Agreed hence the pics. Can you do a quick photoshop on the pics I posted pretty please.

ksfrogman · 09-19-2006, 11:41 PM

My opinion is that if the diffuser is painted black, it will be less noticeable. This is not necessarily bad or good, depending on your inclination. For instance, the AW E90's rear bumper shown in the photo looks a little like the Kerscher's because the black makes the diffuser disappear in the shadows.

diesel007 · 09-19-2006, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ksfrogman

My opinion is that if the diffuser is painted black, it will be less noticeable. This is not necessarily bad or good, depending on your inclination. For instance, the AW E90's rear bumper shown in the photo looks a little like the Kerscher's because the black makes the diffuser disappear in the shadows.

Good point, although it will also add a "new" dimension to the bumper because it will apear to be a different shape in certain lights.

Another possibility would be to paint everything but the fins on the diffuser.

sungmin · 09-19-2006, 11:51 PM

here you go. one with black diffusor and one if the diffusor was removable

ksfrogman · 09-19-2006, 11:58 PM

Okay, here's my crude contribution:

HRC · 09-20-2006, 12:02 AM

Damn, I am one unpopular guy, I voted for some 2-tone action

Danny

diesel007 · 09-20-2006, 12:07 AM

Thanks for the photoshops guys. I like it… If I did it I would do a flat black.

AlecX5 · 09-20-2006, 12:11 AM

So, what exactly are we diffusing with this? Air? Like a race car? Is that what this thing is supposed to look like? Man, it just mucks up the back if you ask me. Seriously, the street 330 is not a race car. I just don't get this. Looks busy and odd to me.

That's my take.

AS

ksfrogman · 09-20-2006, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AS

So, what exactly are we diffusing with this? Air? Like a race car? Is that what this thing is supposed to look like? Man, it just mucks up the back if you ask me. Seriously, the street 330 is not a race car. I just don't get this. Looks busy and odd to me.

That's my take.

AS

He's not asking if you approve of his diffuser. He's asking for opinions about the color scheme.

View Poll Results: Two tone?
Yes two tone it.	41	41.41%
No leave it all one color.	58	58.59%
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09-19-2006, 07:49 PM	#1
diesel007 Not Stock 160 Rep 2,774 Posts Drives: 325I Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 325 [0.00]	Should I do this? I had this idea back when I first got my kit but a couple of people advised against it. I think it will look good on my color if I flat black the diffuser portion (not the spoiler just the bottom diffuser). What do you guys think? Attached Images __________________ *Wallpaper of the month* 1/1/072/1/07
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hotsand5 hotsand5 49 Rep 806 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i 6spd Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Actually, I think that the bottom diffuser looks great on the AW. The spoiler in black is a tough call though. Any other pictures from the side or top? __________________ -2006 BMW 330i-Sapphire Black- Tera Leather-Aluminum trim- 6spd manual- Sport- Premium- Cold- Navigation- Euro. delivery -2005 Yamaha Warrior 1700 102cu"
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THE JEDI Major 123 Rep 1,461 Posts Drives: 2005 Z4 2.5i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: JAPAN, Okinawa iTrader: (0)	mAYBE IF YA HAD A PROFILE VIEW, THEN MAYBE, BUT IT LOOKS TO LONG
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hotsand5 hotsand5 49 Rep 806 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i 6spd Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	....maybe better with blacklines? __________________ -2006 BMW 330i-Sapphire Black- Tera Leather-Aluminum trim- 6spd manual- Sport- Premium- Cold- Navigation- Euro. delivery -2005 Yamaha Warrior 1700 102cu"
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BMW F22 Major General 3566 Rep 9,788 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	diffuser looks nice. dunno about spoiler though...
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inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2432 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	Not my cup o' tea, but.... FWIW, If you're going to do the two tone thing, then I thing you need to go all the way & do the roof too.
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09-19-2006, 09:15 PM	#7
John Captain 55 Rep 960 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (1)	i like it. good contrast of black on AW. blacklines would make it look perfect __________________ E90post Project 325i www.creativeautoworks.com James@creativeautoworks.com 858.279.8900
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Collanrf Major 86 Rep 1,125 Posts Drives: BMW 335i, Alpine White M Sport Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [0.00]	Two tone __________________ /// 2011 E90 335i M SPORT, ALPINE WHITE/// STEPTRONIC /// ZENON HEADLIGHTS/// 35% TINTS ALL AROUND /// 19 INCH BBS LM REPS ///BLACKED OUT ROUNDELS /// BLACK OUT GRILLS/// ACS ROOF SPOILER /// M3 REAR SPOILER /// LTMW INSTALLED (VOLLKOMMEN) M SPORT FRONT LIP /// BMS INTAKE///
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09-19-2006, 09:42 PM	#9
diesel007 Not Stock 160 Rep 2,774 Posts Drives: 325I Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 325 [0.00]	BTW I have SG not AW so the contrast won't be as extreme. I don't care for the spoiler I would just be painting the diffuser. I also have blacklines and may paint the roof at some point probably no though. I think it would really add an aggressive touch to my bumper. Need more opinions! Current setup: Attached Images __________________ *Wallpaper of the month* 1/1/072/1/07
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09-19-2006, 09:50 PM	#10
Nikki Major General 990 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	yes, everyone is voting no because they don't get what you're saying and don't realize yours isn't white. __________________ Nikki
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09-19-2006, 10:26 PM	#11
Ray Member 306 Rep 22,825 Posts Drives: three series Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: sfCA iTrader: (0)	When the diffuser is painted, I think it looks too plain. If you leave it black it appears more purposeful. Since your car is a dark color, it probably will not stand out as much.
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09-19-2006, 11:30 PM	#12
DFW_M Major General 1671 Rep 6,587 Posts Drives: Macan GTS Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (4)	that current setup is SWEEEEET!
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ZuerstBMW ¡Viva España! 373 Rep 7,803 Posts Drives: 2023 230i Mineral White Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Apollo Beach, FL. iTrader: (68)	I like it myself. Looks great. __________________ 23 G42 230i Mineral White Cognac, Aluminum With Mesh Effect Interior Trim MODS Clear Guard, 15% Ceramic Tint, Floating Caps
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ksfrogman Major General 576 Rep 6,750 Posts Drives: E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	My opinion is that if the diffuser is painted black, it will be less noticeable. This is not necessarily bad or good, depending on your inclination. For instance, the AW E90's rear bumper shown in the photo looks a little like the Kerscher's because the black makes the diffuser disappear in the shadows. __________________
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09-19-2006, 11:51 PM	#17
sungmin playing the field 3 Rep 153 Posts Drives: Lunch is for Wimps Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sactown iTrader: (2)	here you go. one with black diffusor and one if the diffusor was removable Attached Images
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09-19-2006, 11:58 PM	#18
ksfrogman Major General 576 Rep 6,750 Posts Drives: E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	Okay, here's my crude contribution: Attached Images __________________
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diesel007 Not Stock 160 Rep 2,774 Posts Drives: 325I Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 325 [0.00]	Thanks for the photoshops guys. I like it… If I did it I would do a flat black. __________________ *Wallpaper of the month* 1/1/072/1/07
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09-20-2006, 12:11 AM	#21
AlecX5 Lifetime Bimmer Fanatic 142 Rep 173 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW X5 40i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (0)	Diffuser? So, what exactly are we diffusing with this? Air? Like a race car? Is that what this thing is supposed to look like? Man, it just mucks up the back if you ask me. Seriously, the street 330 is not a race car. I just don't get this. Looks busy and odd to me. That's my take. AS __________________ '23 X5 40i MSport [COLOR="DimGray"]
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