Shadowline - yes or no?
06-14-2006, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by jet190rs' post='297446' date='Jun 14 2006, 08:31 PM
shadowline for a sporty car
chrome for a limo
chrome for a limo
I agree 100% with you! Think I'll order them. Will look god with new wheels!
06-14-2006, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 2005530i' post='297359' date='Jun 14 2006, 09:49 AM
Get the shadowline trim, Chrome = YUK
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06-14-2006, 05:58 PM
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My Ride: 06 530Xi w/ M-Sport Package
07 335i Cabriolet w/ M-Sport body kit
I have high gloss shadowline in mine and it looks great.
The only problem is that each time I bring it through a car wash the combination of soap and hard water minerals leaves a multi-colour rainbow tone brownish copperish coating on it. Looks awkful!! I have to clean that off manually.
If I use DI water (such as hand washing with the Mr. Clean kit) this doesn't happen.
Any idea on how to avoid that?
The only problem is that each time I bring it through a car wash the combination of soap and hard water minerals leaves a multi-colour rainbow tone brownish copperish coating on it. Looks awkful!! I have to clean that off manually.
If I use DI water (such as hand washing with the Mr. Clean kit) this doesn't happen.
Any idea on how to avoid that?
06-14-2006, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Robbo' post='297344' date='Jun 14 2006, 07:18 AM
As I have already ordered the M166's I have a chance of also ordering new window frames in shadowline for a reasonable price.
The big question is if I can replace them myself or if it's gonna cost me to have i done by a bodyshop?
I have to decide until Friday!
/R
The big question is if I can replace them myself or if it's gonna cost me to have i done by a bodyshop?
I have to decide until Friday!
/R
How much did you have to pay for those eight strips of plastic and are you going to change it yourself?
06-14-2006, 11:38 PM
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Seems that I'm alone with my opinion 
Good luck with the installation on the Shadowline frames.
If you are not a automechanic maybe you should let your dealer do it.
It could be the cheaper way in the long run...
Be sure to post before/after pics.
Good luck with the installation on the Shadowline frames.
If you are not a automechanic maybe you should let your dealer do it.
It could be the cheaper way in the long run...
Be sure to post before/after pics.
06-14-2006, 11:46 PM
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@DBU:
I'm paying some EUR 170:- ($215:-).
@Riracing:
First I'll consult a body shop and then decide weather it's job for them or me (probably them...). I wouldn't like to scratch the paint.
Get back you when they are installed!
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I'm paying some EUR 170:- ($215:-).
@Riracing:
First I'll consult a body shop and then decide weather it's job for them or me (probably them...). I wouldn't like to scratch the paint.
Get back you when they are installed!
/R
06-14-2006, 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='297772' date='Jun 15 2006, 09:38 AM
Seems that I'm alone with my opinion
Good luck with the installation on the Shadowline frames.
If you are not a automechanic maybe you should let your dealer do it.
It could be the cheaper way in the long run...
Be sure to post before/after pics.
Good luck with the installation on the Shadowline frames.
If you are not a automechanic maybe you should let your dealer do it.
It could be the cheaper way in the long run...
Be sure to post before/after pics.
You're not alone....
..but yeah, shadowline exhibits a more sporty image.