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civicdrivr 08-12-2012 12:53 PM


Originally Posted by ttribe (Post 13970589)

Looks like it :thumbsup:

chill_dog 08-12-2012 01:25 PM

Love the pedals! And I think the black mats work considering the amount of black throughout the rest of the interior.

ttribe 08-16-2012 10:28 AM

M3 trunk spoiler arrive via FedEx yesterday. Hopefully, I'll be able to get it installed this weekend.

CLtotheTL32 08-16-2012 12:29 PM

:woot:

civicdrivr 08-16-2012 01:06 PM

Weekend??? WTF?

ttribe 08-16-2012 01:40 PM


Originally Posted by civicdrivr (Post 13979466)
Weekend??? WTF?

Sorry. Just too busy at work and I don't want to try to do the install in the dark.

CLtotheTL32 08-16-2012 01:41 PM

I'm sure your garage has lights :O

ttribe 08-16-2012 01:44 PM


Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32 (Post 13979577)
I'm sure your garage has lights :O

Not bright enough....did I mention work?

civicdrivr 08-16-2012 01:44 PM


Originally Posted by ttribe (Post 13979573)
Sorry. Just too busy at work and I don't want to try to do the install in the dark.

Your priorities are all wrong...

CLtotheTL32 08-16-2012 01:45 PM

Poor Tim :rofl:

civicdrivr 08-16-2012 01:47 PM

:snicker:

Mr. Maker 08-16-2012 01:52 PM

You're going to have to take the bumper off to remove the lower grilles.

And I like the black mats. I have black Weathertechs with my tan interior.

ttribe 08-16-2012 01:54 PM


Originally Posted by Mr. Maker (Post 13979604)
You're going to have to take the bumper off to remove the lower grilles.

Yeah, I've been reading up. It's a process.


Originally Posted by Mr. Maker (Post 13979604)
And I like the black mats. I have black Weathertechs with my tan interior.

:thumbsup:

CLtotheTL32 08-16-2012 02:16 PM

:werd: I have black OEM all-weather mats in my TL. I love how they tie in together with the dash and the black pieces on the doors.

iSeeYouTwo 08-16-2012 03:44 PM

The LED Angel Eyes look much better. Reflectors made quite a difference for such a small part. Pedals look great. And I agree with everyone else, paint the lower grilles black. I really like where this is headed. :thumbsup:

M.I.N.O. 08-16-2012 08:52 PM

Very tasteful mods on the new Bimmer. Love the pedals and the black floor mats! Flows well with the rest of the interior.

ttribe 08-16-2012 10:50 PM


Originally Posted by ttribe (Post 13979585)
Not bright enough....did I mention work?

Changed my mind...left the office early and got to work on the car.

Before the new spoiler (car's dirty):

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/9148/img4394vv.jpg

http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/7666/img4395f.jpg

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/6356/img4397qp.jpg

http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/5713/img4398de.jpg

After new spoiler installed:

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/6098/img4399z.jpg

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/6628/img4400g.jpg

http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/9960/img4402m.jpg

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/6076/img4403u.jpg

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/2402/img4404e.jpg

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/2874/img4405g.jpg

civicdrivr 08-16-2012 10:53 PM

:woot:

You should debadge it. Im sure everyone knows its a 335 :O

ttribe 08-16-2012 10:55 PM

I decided to make an effort at painting the lower mesh grilles; used this method (figured, if it didn't look decent, I could always spend the $60 on new ones from BMW) - http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...62&postcount=6

Before:

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/7765/img4376d.jpg

Masked off:

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/1571/img4408m.jpg

In process:

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/1193/img4410fx.jpg

Finished:

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/1963/img4412p.jpg

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/9603/img4413g.jpg

http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/4423/img4414di.jpg

I'll try to get a better shot in the daylight tomorrow.

ttribe 08-16-2012 11:00 PM


Originally Posted by civicdrivr (Post 13980656)
:woot:

You should debadge it. Im sure everyone knows its a 335 :O

I'm not big on de-badging.

civicdrivr 08-16-2012 11:48 PM

Much more agressive! :clap:

pttl 08-17-2012 01:30 AM

Wow! Looks great T. Really like it with the new grille.

rossv1 08-17-2012 01:33 AM

Those black lower grilles look really nice.

Aman 08-17-2012 01:34 AM

:drool: Man, what a difference it makes! Love it.

Hapa DC5 08-17-2012 01:39 AM

holy shit, subtle changes just work wonders! looks great Tim.

hANDYcaptd 08-17-2012 06:23 AM

Haven't checked up on this thread in a while. Loving the new mods! Subtle mods make a huge difference together. :thumbsup:

neuronbob 08-17-2012 07:13 AM

Looking good!

cjTL 08-17-2012 09:44 AM

Coming along very nicely. Subtle mods are the way to go. :thumbsup:

SuperTrooper169 08-17-2012 09:53 AM

Blacked out grills and spoiler look sweet Tim! Nice work!!! :thumbsup:

You need to do a little Spring cleaning in that garage. :nono: :teef:

ttribe 08-17-2012 10:01 AM


Originally Posted by SuperTrooper169 (Post 13981305)
Blacked out grills and spoiler look sweet Tim! Nice work!!! :thumbsup:

Thanks.


Originally Posted by SuperTrooper169 (Post 13981305)
You need to do a little Spring cleaning in that garage. :nono: :teef:

You have no idea...storing a bunch of my Mom's crap until she expresses a willingness to actually go through it and get rid of some of it. Suggestion - don't get old; apparently it makes you unable to part with 50 year old junk that no one wants.

SuperTrooper169 08-17-2012 10:03 AM


Originally Posted by ttribe (Post 13981323)
Thanks.

You have no idea...storing a bunch of my Mom's crap until she expresses a willingness to actually go through it and get rid of some of it. Suggestion - don't get old; apparently it makes you unable to part with 50 year old junk that no one wants.

I don't plan on getting old man. I told my wife already once I'm past my 40s I might disappear and never return going out James Dean style. Already at 35 and sh*ts going down hill lol.

ttribe 08-17-2012 10:04 AM


Originally Posted by SuperTrooper169 (Post 13981331)
I don't plan on getting old man. I told my wife already once I'm past my 40s I might disappear and never return going out James Dean style. Already at 35 and sh*ts going down hill lol.

Seriously, I feel the EXACT same way.

chill_dog 08-17-2012 10:10 AM

Looks like you just saved $60 LOL. Looks great!

ttribe 08-17-2012 10:12 AM


Originally Posted by chill_dog (Post 13981352)
Looks like you just saved $60 LOL. Looks great!

Yeah, it didn't turn out too bad. Just have to see how it holds up to flying road debris...we grow rocks here on our freeways. It's our primary agricultural crop.

SuperTrooper169 08-17-2012 10:18 AM


Originally Posted by ttribe (Post 13981357)
Yeah, it didn't turn out too bad. Just have to see how it holds up to flying road debris...we grow rocks here on our freeways. It's our primary agricultural crop.

One thing I don't miss about AZ is sand blasted windshields and rock chips.

ttribe 08-17-2012 10:19 AM


Originally Posted by SuperTrooper169 (Post 13981374)
One thing I don't miss about AZ is sand blasted windshields and rock chips.

:nod: I replaced the windshield twice in five years on the TL, and that was a pretty good record.

Mr. Maker 08-17-2012 10:23 AM

Looks great! Take some outside pictures when you get the chance.

I think a very subtle tint to the tail lamps (taping off the clear parts to remain bright) would really make the car flow better. I did mine and really liked the results. I'm sure a shop wouldn't charge much. They just need to scuff the lamps and add a little black to the clear coat before respraying.

ttribe 08-17-2012 07:49 PM

Better shots of the grilles -

Before:

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/7765/img4376d.jpg

After:

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/6294/img4417b.jpg

http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/344/img4416p.jpg

http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/1432/img4418d.jpg

Rear shot of the spoiler sans top:

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/2701/img4419y.jpg

Crazy Bimmer 08-17-2012 11:01 PM

Now... lci tails and aero front lip... :D :run:

MaxMike93 08-18-2012 12:18 AM

That looks so much nicer with the black lower grilles. Can't wait to see what else will be added to the car


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