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  • shovzS
    shovzS
    shovz
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    #44

    Brushed for sure

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    • jc43089J
      jc43089J
      jc43089
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      #45

      I feel like the gloss will show dirt/fingerprints really easy.

      2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
      3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
      '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

      '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

      '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
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      • wasnt m3W
        wasnt m3W
        wasnt m3
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        #46

        I have oem metallic black trim in my e46 with tan interior. I really like the contrast. Couldn't stand the wood trim.

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          328ci
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          #47

          wasnt m3 said:

          I have oem metallic black trim in my e46 with tan interior. I really like the contrast. Couldn't stand the wood trim.

          20140329171245zpszimhbdnt.jpg

          This is exactly what I am aiming for. I want something that will look nice between the two colors. Do you happen to have anymore pictures of the interior showing the trim? There is a "metallic black" vinyl wrap that I could go with.

          Thank you

          I appreciate other giving their opinion, but I think the brushed black looks best between two shades of black, as opposed to black and beige in my car

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          • wasnt m3W
            wasnt m3W
            wasnt m3
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            #48

            I'll see if I can get a pic tomorrow. It's hard to see the metallic in any of the pictures I have.

            m3sig-1.jpg

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              328ci
              wrote on last edited by
              #49

              wasnt m3 said:

              I'll see if I can get a pic tomorrow. It's hard to see the metallic in any of the pictures I have.

              Is it obvious that its metallic?

              Does it look like this?

              noyiom.jpg

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              • RamRod E28R
                RamRod E28R
                RamRod E28
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                #50

                brushed black for the sake that the pic with it has a manual not a slushbox like the auto does!

                1984 BMW 528e - SETA and manual swapped! M50 to come!!!

                1988 BMW 528e - Need parts?

                1991 Chevy C1500 (mighty 350 with TBI and Wisconsin weight reduction package)

                1996 Mazda Miata (SOLD!!!)

                1996 BMW 325i (Donor car)

                1998 Chevrolet Corvette (BEAST)

                2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee (BROKEN)

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                • patsbimmer1P
                  patsbimmer1P
                  patsbimmer1
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                  #51

                  The gloss reminds me of a piano finish which I really like.  The brushed is nice to but I prefer the gloss on your car.

                  2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

                  07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

                  97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
                  95 325is *sold*
                  93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

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                    328ci
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                    #52

                    patsbimmer1 said:

                    The gloss reminds me of a piano finish which I really like.  The brushed is nice to but I prefer the gloss on your car.

                    Yeah I saw a set of piano black trim and really wanted it because I knew it would look good in my car, so this wrap is the closet thing to it with out paying $$$ for OEM. Thinking either gloss black or gloss black metallic at this point

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                    • patsbimmer1P
                      patsbimmer1P
                      patsbimmer1
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                      #53

                      I would go straight gloss and just keep it shined up. Clean gloss black always looks like it has depth to me.

                      2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

                      07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

                      97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
                      95 325is *sold*
                      93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

                      BMWCCA #473306

                      Instagram @patsbimmer1

                      AKA- HALLWAY PAT

                      "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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                        328ci
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                        #54

                        I picked up the tires from Mike on here, great guy with an awesome car!

                        14040103757c7b0517ec1c.jpgIMG_1988 by durty30, on Flickr

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                          328ci
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                          #55

                          Getting the tires mounted and balanced tomorrow, for free  :cool:

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                            328ci
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #56

                            Got the tires mounted and balanced today, had to put one on to get the feel

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                            sorry for the terrible cell phone pictures. left my camera at my grandparents house and been so busy that i didnt take the time to get it

                            Ive been tossing around the idea of coils over springs the last couple of days, and now after putting the wheel on in the rear I dont know if I really need to. Im trying to stay pretty functional and not have to do any serious modification, so if the rear was like an inch lower, Id probably be fine with that. Who knows though, Ive got a lot of research to do still

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                            • patsbimmer1P
                              patsbimmer1P
                              patsbimmer1
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                              #57

                              Looks great!  

                              I would definitely go with a coilover.  You would be surprised how "functional" they are on a day to day basis.  I had the same concerns before I put mine on and I don't regret a day of it!

                              2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

                              07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

                              97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
                              95 325is *sold*
                              93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

                              BMWCCA #473306

                              Instagram @patsbimmer1

                              AKA- HALLWAY PAT

                              "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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                              • EarlE
                                EarlE
                                Earl
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                                #58

                                I also suggest coilovers versus lowering springs

                                museum sig 2earl.jpg

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                                • WiscoE90W
                                  WiscoE90W
                                  WiscoE90
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                                  #59

                                  looking good man! Glad the tires worked out for ya!

                                  Instagram ~ weak_e90

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                                    328ci
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                                    #60

                                    patsbimmer1 said:

                                    Looks great!  

                                    I would definitely go with a coilover.  You would be surprised how "functional" they are on a day to day basis.  I had the same concerns before I put mine on and I don't regret a day of it!

                                    Earl said:

                                    I also suggest coilovers versus lowering springs

                                    Yeah, the price for new springs + shocks/struts would equal out to the amount of coilovers for the most part so thats what im going to try and go for

                                    WiscoE90 said:

                                    looking good man! Glad the tires worked out for ya!

                                    Thanks again dude!

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                                      328ci
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                                      No, it doesnt have anything to do with the Dacia Sandero. I did however get front rubber and get them mounted on the wheels.

                                      225/40/18 Sumitomo HTR ZIII for the fronts

                                      255/35/18 Falken 452's for the rear

                                      The combination of both of these tires rides great. I cant tell a difference between these and wheels I had on prior. Not loud at all and definitely more responsive, Ive never had performance tires before.

                                      Upon getting the wheels on, I immediately had mixed emotions. I was excited to finally get these on my car, but was instantly disappointed by how much fender gap I have in the front. I knew it was going to be like that, I just couldnt visualize what it would actually look like. The rear fitment Im alright with, maybe an inch or so between tire and fender, but the front is much greater and is very distracting for me. At times I just want to take the wheels off because it bothers me THAT much, but Im gonna leave them on because they look alright.

                                      The tires came while I was at work so I had my brother drive them out to me so I could get them put on immediately.

                                      The new rubber

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                                      Getting them mounted and balanced. Working at bergstrom has its perks, like free mounting and balancing

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                                      First pick off the lift

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                                      And why im disappointed

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                                      Here are a couple decent pictures

                                      141558520676caeaa905cb.jpgIMG_2114 by durty30, on Flickr

                                      14155854687069ba63ff6b.jpgIMG_2110 by durty30, on Flickr

                                      I have to do the bushings next, but after that I might look for a set of used lowering springs

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                                      • EarlE
                                        EarlE
                                        Earl
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                                        #62

                                        It is definitely sitting way high in the front. I would recommend coilovers instead of lowering springs however=)

                                        museum sig 2earl.jpg

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                                          328ci
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                                          #63

                                          Im not going to have the money for them this summer. I could afford a ~150 set of springs not a 700 dollar set of coils

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