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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by BALASUBAS' post='741813' date='Dec 9 2008, 10:05 PM
i like the CF grille to do it!!
+1 The CF is the best look, better than any pure color.... Adds a racy look to the car...
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by KnIgHtCoM' post='741778' date='Dec 9 2008, 09:54 PM
Just do it.
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Did you paint these? If NOT where did you get them?
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 11:42 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E60 530i Color: Jet Black/Black Anthracite STEP | Sport | Premium | NAV | Logic 7 EXTERIOR: M-Tech Kit | M5 Mirrors, Trunk Finisher | Jet Black Kidney Surrounds | Madico Charcool Tint 54%, 35% LIGHTING: Euro-Headlights | Euro-LCI Tail Lights | AiB V3.0 | Solaris Invisi-bulbs | OEM LED Plate Lights PERFORMANCE: Porterfield R4-S Brake Pads | K&N Air Filter WHEELS & SUSPENSION: Work VS-XX 20x9, 20x10 | Toyo T1R 245/30/20, Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 295/25/20 | KW V2 Coilovers | Rogue Engineering 15mm Spacers
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Yeah, I painted the surrounds.
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 12:10 AM
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I have matte black...
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 02:50 AM
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My grilles should arrive in the next few days.
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 05:19 AM
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Santa is bringing mine.

Do it!!

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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 05:19 AM
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Jesus Ryan... Do you drive your car or drive it at high speeds? That front is clean as a whistle!

Originally Posted by KnIgHtCoM' post='741778' date='Dec 9 2008, 08:54 PM
Just do it.
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 05:21 AM
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Matte black babyy
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 05:55 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
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Black looks great, especially on dark cars.
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 06:45 AM
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black grill is tight!
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