To black out or not?
02-19-2009 | 04:03 AM
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hey guys im finally getting my mtech kit for my Alpine white 550i, and now i have a choice to make. Should i black out the car or keep it as it is. I was thinking of powdercoating my 166's matte black and exhaust tips, get black 550i badge and matte grills. OR should i keep the car classy and get the mtech kit and matte grills?
02-19-2009 | 06:00 AM
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I would say black it out 
except for the exhaust tips though.... I think it'll look good... Good luck!!!!!!!
except for the exhaust tips though.... I think it'll look good... Good luck!!!!!!!
I like the blacked out look!
02-19-2009 | 06:09 AM
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Originally Posted by aresh' post='796583' date='Feb 19 2009, 08:03 AM
hey guys im finally getting my mtech kit for my Alpine white 550i, and now i have a choice to make. Should i black out the car or keep it as it is. I was thinking of powdercoating my 166's matte black and exhaust tips, get black 550i badge and matte grills. OR should i keep the car classy and get the mtech kit and matte grills?
Stay classy!!!!!!! Mtech and grills. Don't listen to C he will try to poison your mind!
02-19-2009 | 06:19 AM
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My Ride: 2008 525i LCI - saphire black on black dakota leather, dark poplar wood, moonroof, cruise control, electric seats with memory, nokia 6230i bluetooth + cradle, rain sensor, A/C with extended features, extended lights package, PDC, rear power sunshade, AUX Jack, steptronic, M-Tech steering wheel, 10 Airbags, smokers package, DSC, interior and exterior mirror with anti-dazzel function, business radio; power folding mirrors
Mods: iPOD (OEM), BMW OEM floor mats, BMW OEM trunk mat, ///M Aerodyamics kit (OEM), 18" rims style 184 (OEM), 245/45 R18 93Y Contisport, ///M boot-lid spoiler (OEM), OEM Headlight washer system
Future Mods: Solaris Invisibulbs - Amber Flash all-round; LED interior kit; LED License Plate;
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2009 e90 320i LCI - Carbon Black, Beige leather interior, Dark Poplar Wood, moonroof, cruise control, electric seats with memory, nokia 6233 bluetooth + cradle, extended lights package, rear power sunshade, NEW I-DRIVE with HDD + 2USB Slots +AUX Jack, steptronic, DSC, Smokers package, business radio
Mods:BMW OEM floor mats, BMW OEM trunk mat
The cars were manufactured in Egypt! :)
Originally Posted by Spyglass' post='796656' date='Feb 19 2009, 04:53 PM
I'm not a big fan of the blackout look, but it's your car and you should do whatever works for you. Either way the M-Tech kit looks great . Good luck
02-19-2009 | 07:30 AM
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hmmm mixed reviews, IMHO i think the black out but not excessive makes the mtech kit look very aggressive. Ill probabaly have to figure it out once i get the kit on. Now just need a shop around long island
02-19-2009 | 07:36 AM
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My Ride: 2008 Alpine White 550i Sport, Cream Beige Interior, 6-Sp Manual - retired 9/2011
White with all black rims is my least favorite combo. I say powdercoat the tips, though. My 550i Sport came with black "shadowline" tips...looks good. 
02-19-2009 | 09:06 AM
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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
2008 328I Convertible, Sapphire black on beige interior. Premium package, NAV, iPod adapter.
Retired: 2002 325I, Titanium silver on black leather. Premium package. Absolutely stock and proud of it.
I vote for classy.
