Raj's 335i - The Build (Updated Pics)

Greg330 · 12-20-2016, 02:31 AM

Absolutely bloody fantastic!!

Looks great in silver....

Slightly off topic but I don't think I've seen an M3 in silver? I know it's not supposed to be a full on rep but got me thinking!

Ao1 · 12-20-2016, 03:42 AM

Awesome. Looking at how smooth the paintwork is I’d guess it was wet sanded after painting. The orange peel on BMW’s is generally really bad and getting rid of it really lifts the paintwork. As a note of caution it’s hard to not get a hard on when driving along and viewing the power dome out of the windscreen.

Stahliniho · 12-20-2016, 04:00 AM

RajB bet your glad you went with the black shadow line - it looks perfect!

Calluhan · 12-20-2016, 04:16 AM

Looking absolutely fantastic Raj

R99 · 12-20-2016, 05:20 AM

We NEED an update!!!

AzRiz · 12-20-2016, 11:42 AM

Bro that is looking SO good. Really happy for you. We need to hit up many shows next year together

abeardo83 · 12-20-2016, 12:39 PM

HoLeeShit that looks good!!

old grey steve · 12-20-2016, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by RajB

But in the mean time:

If I were looking at this not knowing what had gone on I'd of sworn I was looking at a regular M3 it's that good Raj. Honestly

wolly440 · 12-20-2016, 02:46 PM

Some carbon skinned cyba tips would finish the back end a treat. Have to agree the shadow line trim ties in nicely with the mirrors and roof

Tinsta · 12-20-2016, 03:13 PM

Looking good dude, have to pay a visit once its back from the next stop

_Ascension_ · 12-20-2016, 08:46 PM

Looks spot on, great work

RajB · 12-21-2016, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Greg330

Absolutely bloody fantastic!!

Looks great in silver....

Slightly off topic but I don't think I've seen an M3 in silver? I know it's not supposed to be a full on rep but got me thinking!

Thanks buddy.

I'm pleased too with how she's come out.

Like you I don't think there was an actual silver so she certainly stands out for that reason.

RajB · 12-21-2016, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Ao1

Awesome. Looking at how smooth the paintwork is I’d guess it was wet sanded after painting. The orange peel on BMW’s is generally really bad and getting rid of it really lifts the paintwork. As a note of caution it’s hard to not get a hard on when driving along and viewing the power dome out of the windscreen.

He was using a lamp to try and ensure it came out good. Not something many painters would do when flatting/polishing.

I have to agree, it's still amazing seeing that dome through the screen while driving lol.

RajB · 12-21-2016, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Stahliniho

RajB bet your glad you went with the black shadow line - it looks perfect!

Yeah the black sets it off properly. Part of me still thinks the silver would have been good just for the distinction from an M3.

RajB · 12-21-2016, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Calluhan

Looking absolutely fantastic Raj

Appreciate it buddy

RajB · 12-21-2016, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by R99

We NEED an update!!!

next update will just be front bumper and side skirts off again for tweaking etc.

RajB · 12-21-2016, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by AzRiz

Bro that is looking SO good. Really happy for you. We need to hit up many shows next year together

Seriously thanks

all started with with a set of wheels and yours/Tins cars inspiring me lol.

Actually I think that means I can claim some of the costs back from you both

Assume you are keeping yours now, in which case bro keep me updated of the shows you are doing and I'll definitely be there with ya

RajB · 12-21-2016, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by abeardo83

HoLeeShit that looks good!!

Ha ha thanks buddy.

RajB · 12-21-2016, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by old grey steve

If I were looking at this not knowing what had gone on I'd of sworn I was looking at a regular M3 it's that good Raj. Honestly

much appreciation for the kind words buddy.

Would have loved tweaking the front son of to be an exact copy but the little touches will help me thinks.

RajB · 12-21-2016, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by wolly440

Some carbon skinned cyba tips would finish the back end a treat. Have to agree the shadow line trim ties in nicely with the mirrors and roof

I've got a full Akra exhaust so have considered their genuine CF tips. I'm torn TBH as think the CF down so low would just look black possibly. Will see.

RajB · 12-21-2016, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Tinsta

Looking good dude, have to pay a visit once its back from the next stop

Mucho gracias. We'll get some pics of the two beasts together

RajB · 12-21-2016, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by _Ascension_

Looks spot on, great work

Thank you. Still not finished yet

12-20-2016, 02:31 AM	#661
Greg330 Major 67 Rep 1,273 Posts Drives: E91 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South Coast iTrader: (0)	Absolutely bloody fantastic!! Looks great in silver.... Slightly off topic but I don't think I've seen an M3 in silver? I know it's not supposed to be a full on rep but got me thinking!
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Ao1 Captain 123 Rep 604 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: England iTrader: (3)	Awesome. Looking at how smooth the paintwork is I’d guess it was wet sanded after painting. The orange peel on BMW’s is generally really bad and getting rid of it really lifts the paintwork. As a note of caution it’s hard to not get a hard on when driving along and viewing the power dome out of the windscreen.
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