AS: Finally finished with cosmetic mods (pics+short video)
01-15-2012, 06:30 PM
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I think I'm finally done with all the cosmetic mods I want to make to my car. The goal was to make it a little more aggressive than stock but clean at the same time. Of course, I reserve the right to change my mind based on all the cool shit JME is working on 
List of cosmetic mods:
* Hartge Front Splitter
* RD Sport Rear Diffuser
* ACS Style Roof Spoiler
* ACS Style Rear Deck Wing
* ADV.1 ADV05 3pc 20x9/20x10.5, Wheels Max Lip, Semi-Concave, Chrome Lip, Satin Black Face
* Matte Black Front Grill
* Matte Black Side Gills
* Gloss Black Painted Roof
* Gloss Black Painted Side View Mirror Mounts
* Shaved Front Bumper Reflectors on LCI Front Bumper
* Satin Black Painted Exhaust Tips on RPI GTS Exhaust
* Custom RPI Roundel Badge on Front Hood
* Black BMW Propellor Roundel Badge on Rear Trunk Lid
* Matte Black ///M5 Badge on Rear Trunk Lid with Custom Red Stripe
* LED Side Turn Signal Markers
* LUX v3 LED Angel Eyes
* Clear Bra on Front End of Car and Side View Mirrors, Door Edges, Top of Rear Bumper
* M Motorsport Style Aluminum Pedals
* Custom DINOC Carbon Fabric Wrap on Airbag Strip on Dash with Custom ///M Logo/
* Painted White ///M on Front Seat Headrests
* Deleted Rubber Skin on Steering Wheel Trim
* 20/35/50 Window Tint on All Windows Except Windshield
I think I got it all listed. I'm going to now focus on what will probably be the final mod on my car, the ESS supercharger kit. Still haven't decided after 9 months on whether I'm going to pull the trigger but I have a hunch that hanging around with ACG is going to cause me to eventually do it.
Scary thing is usually when you run out of mods, it signals the countdown to something new? LOL
Updated pics taken today.
Oh, and also added a youtube video of the exhaust sound. It was cold this morning and there was condensation on the exhaust which is what you are seeing being forced out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEMxbeb6lxI
List of cosmetic mods:
* Hartge Front Splitter
* RD Sport Rear Diffuser
* ACS Style Roof Spoiler
* ACS Style Rear Deck Wing
* ADV.1 ADV05 3pc 20x9/20x10.5, Wheels Max Lip, Semi-Concave, Chrome Lip, Satin Black Face
* Matte Black Front Grill
* Matte Black Side Gills
* Gloss Black Painted Roof
* Gloss Black Painted Side View Mirror Mounts
* Shaved Front Bumper Reflectors on LCI Front Bumper
* Satin Black Painted Exhaust Tips on RPI GTS Exhaust
* Custom RPI Roundel Badge on Front Hood
* Black BMW Propellor Roundel Badge on Rear Trunk Lid
* Matte Black ///M5 Badge on Rear Trunk Lid with Custom Red Stripe
* LED Side Turn Signal Markers
* LUX v3 LED Angel Eyes
* Clear Bra on Front End of Car and Side View Mirrors, Door Edges, Top of Rear Bumper
* M Motorsport Style Aluminum Pedals
* Custom DINOC Carbon Fabric Wrap on Airbag Strip on Dash with Custom ///M Logo/
* Painted White ///M on Front Seat Headrests
* Deleted Rubber Skin on Steering Wheel Trim
* 20/35/50 Window Tint on All Windows Except Windshield
I think I got it all listed. I'm going to now focus on what will probably be the final mod on my car, the ESS supercharger kit. Still haven't decided after 9 months on whether I'm going to pull the trigger but I have a hunch that hanging around with ACG is going to cause me to eventually do it.
Scary thing is usually when you run out of mods, it signals the countdown to something new? LOL
Updated pics taken today.
Oh, and also added a youtube video of the exhaust sound. It was cold this morning and there was condensation on the exhaust which is what you are seeing being forced out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEMxbeb6lxI
01-16-2012, 02:26 PM
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Thanks guys!
Well first I'm not a photog so maybe that's why just an amateur. Second, I like throwing in a couple tilted shots to lead a set because it's different from what you normally see with your own eyes. It grabs attention which is why I think (could be wrong) a lot of magazines also do the same for cover shots. Lastly, it helps when the background isn't fully aligned -- for example in the two tilted shots I had, the buildings were on a slight incline so the car, buildings, sidewalk, rails, light posts were not all even. So going extreme with the angle helped draw the attention away from that and back onto the car. Of course that might be an argument for not taking the picture there in that location but I really wanted to...
just an amateur. Second, I like throwing in a couple tilted shots to lead a set because it's different from what you normally see with your own eyes. It grabs attention which is why I think (could be wrong) a lot of magazines also do the same for cover shots. Lastly, it helps when the background isn't fully aligned -- for example in the two tilted shots I had, the buildings were on a slight incline so the car, buildings, sidewalk, rails, light posts were not all even. So going extreme with the angle helped draw the attention away from that and back onto the car. Of course that might be an argument for not taking the picture there in that location but I really wanted to...
01-16-2012, 02:51 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
Looks great, but I would lose the roof spoiler. Makes the car look too busy in the rear, esp with that deckled spoiler and doesn't give off a very clean look. Tony and I both had this look on our cars and I finally realized last year it had to go to keep the car cleaner looking. Otherwise, looks great!
