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Old 04-19-2009, 03:19 PM
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Hey Cal, just wanted to pass on my thanks for putting together this DYI. As simple of a mod as this is, it was great to have a procedure to follow, which helped in keeping it straight and spaced evenly. Here's my pic. I am hooked on the black theme right now. Thanks again!


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Old 04-19-2009, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='836282' date='Apr 4 2009, 02:49 PM
At that point, why not a 585i ???
Nah, too small. Make it a 599!!
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Originally Posted by -Mike-' post='852074' date='Apr 19 2009, 06:19 PM
Hey Cal, just wanted to pass on my thanks for putting together this DYI. As simple of a mod as this is, it was great to have a procedure to follow, which helped in keeping it straight and spaced evenly. Here's my pic. I am hooked on the black theme right now. Thanks again!


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Mike, that looks great. I may have to get those b/w roundels too! -Calvin
Old 06-23-2009, 11:42 PM
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nice job!!
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Looks good!

I have to do this also..
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beautiful Cal!!!!
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Very nice! ever considered if the BMW rondel in black and white white would also go with it?

I think prefer the standard colours, but would be interesting to see...hmmm photoshop anyone?
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Well Done!
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looks great1
Planning on spraying mine with plast dip. What type of adhesive tape works best to re install???
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