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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 01:43 PM
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Here's a shot of the DD LCI 535i with the new facelift as well as its stablemate. I had the dealer put on the OEM Aero kit after driving it 40 or so miles. It's got about 500 on it now and I'm still breaking it in. Yes, I should have gone with one of the vendors on the board, but I didn't know until after getting the car. R1racer has been a lot of help with the mods and questions. So far it has the fog light bulb kit as well as the LED lights for the interior. The CSL wheels will be arriving around October.

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1. I can see that flat front fascia being a rock magnet. Who has done the clear bra and how much did you pay? Recommendations for a SoCal installer?

2. How would the car look with the blacked out grilles? I'm split. Thoughts?


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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 01:50 PM
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well, I can answer number 2. I think the grills would look good with that color, especially if you have the shadowline trim around the windows
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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by alexf9496' post='659434
2. How would the car look with the blacked out grilles? I'm split. Thoughts?
I like them and have done the mod, but it really depends on what you like. I think it compliments the lower M-tech grill and the shadow-line trim.

Nice garage, btw . Which floor do you have? I'm all over the place on what to use in our garage.
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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by alexf9496' post='659434' date='Sep 1 2008, 02:43 PM
I can see that flat front fascia being a rock magnet. Who has done the clear bra and how much did you pay? Recommendations for a SoCal installer?
http://www.advancebra.com/

I forget the price I've done too many cars. ranges from $400 to $600 some.
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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by mrfva' post='659446
I like them and have done the mod, but it really depends on what you like. I think it compliments the lower M-tech grill and the shadow-line trim.
I'm visually-challenged when it comes in interior decoration, matching colors, etc..., so I'm trusting you guys Worse comes to worse, I can always sell it off if it doesn't look that good.

Originally Posted by mrfva' post='659446' date='Sep 1 2008, 02:53 PM
Nice garage, btw . Which floor do you have? I'm all over the place on what to use in our garage.
Thanks! I forget that it is, but it's not epoxy. It's a lot more durable than the standard epoxy and will not fade, chip, or be affected by chemicals....even brake cleaner. It's been on since I built the house 4 years ago and looks like the day it was put on (actually, it took 5 days). It's had spills with no effect, and I have had the cars up on jackstands with no wear on the finish.
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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='659455' date='Sep 1 2008, 03:00 PM
http://www.advancebra.com/

I forget the price I've done too many cars. ranges from $400 to $600 some.
I'll give that 866 number a call on Tuesday.
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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 04:32 PM
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That is one sick garage. The cars, the floor....its sweet. All it needs is a bikini clad girl serving beer and it would be pure Man Heaven.
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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 07:48 PM
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The flat screen is going in front of my reloading bench Don't let them kid you...there are some benefits to being divorced.
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Old Sep 2, 2008 | 02:41 AM
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Originally Posted by alexf9496' post='659616' date='Sep 2 2008, 05:48 AM
The flat screen is going in front of my reloading bench Don't let them kid you...there are some benefits to being divorced.
+1
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Old Sep 2, 2008 | 04:26 AM
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Originally Posted by alexf9496' post='659616' date='Sep 1 2008, 11:48 PM
The flat screen is going in front of my reloading bench Don't let them kid you...there are some benefits to being divorced.

Ah man, now you're making me jealous. After seeing this, I think I need a divorce too!
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