Blue CF wrapped diagonal rods

itrocks4u · 10-04-2015, 04:17 PM

Wow I like it. Red with EB2 would look good too since my interior is red.

Do these rods get hot at all?

wolves · 10-04-2015, 11:04 PM

My question is definitely about the heat generated in the area. That isn't having these wraps peel off in no time? Mod looks great.

ahero4eternity · 10-04-2015, 11:17 PM

It's a high air flow area. Doesn't get that hot. Mine haven't peeled one bit.

Dang3r · 10-05-2015, 03:16 AM

No heat, just all weather and insects...oh, and some stupid suicide diving birds too

One secret to prevent peeling of is a proper cleaning of the rods before. If they made it not through the winter, I'll report after that period.

itrocks4u · 10-07-2015, 11:54 PM

My rods seemed to get very hot ...

twss

Chief Kronos · 10-30-2015, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ahero4eternity

Changed my mind and did mine tonight.

What Kidney Grilles are you using?

ahero4eternity · 10-30-2015, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief Kronos

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Originally Posted by ahero4eternity

Changed my mind and did mine tonight.

What Kidney Grilles are you using?

They're from JB Speed.

JOE YOUNG · 11-10-2015, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by stvding

Another m wanna be..come on...

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TunerStock · 11-11-2015, 05:15 PM

Clever

looks good.

Fronzdan · 11-13-2015, 12:18 PM

Is that blue CF wrap the same shade as the M Sport blue trim on the interior? I'm trying to pick a color to go with BSM.

Dang3r · 11-13-2015, 05:11 PM

Yes, to 90% equal, tomorrow Ill toss you a pic where the trim line is shown beside the CF wrap. Depending on light conditions the wrap seems more shiny, but thats within my tolerance range. You could look at the Dinoc Thread under mods interior/exterior, there you can compare how its appearing to the blue accent.

Fronzdan · 11-21-2015, 12:35 PM

Uhhhh....ummmm...errr....I need to order a new grill for the passenger side. Broke a tab.

So, do I replace the right side with the OEM gloss black ($77), or spend $110 for a new pair of double slats? I don't HAVE to replace it...it's still securely in place. But it's definitely more loose. I never got the damn thing out, I was too pissed after hearing the "craaack" sound.

Fronzdan · 11-24-2015, 07:36 PM

Success! I made a special grille removal tool (patent pending lol) and with that it was an absolute breeze getting them off through the slats. Literally a couple minutes at most to get them both out. If only I did that from the get go. Oh well, the grille with the broken tab (top middle one) isn't going anywhere and is only slightly looser.

For my BSM I picked a 3M vinyl that's metallic blue, almost identical to the M Sport Blue accents on the dash, just slightly lighter. Love the look. Will take a pic tomorrow.

After researching new grilles, I'm thinking about picking up a pair of matte black double slat. I think this will look better than the gloss black M Perf ones I have now, giving a bit more contrast and matching the front lip. I know JB Speed has em for $100. Wondering about the eBay ones.

ahero4eternity · 11-24-2015, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Fronzdan

Success! I made a special grille removal tool (patent pending lol) and with that it was an absolute breeze getting them off through the slats. Literally a couple minutes at most to get them both out. If only I did that from the get go. Oh well, the grille with the broken tab (top middle one) isn't going anywhere and is only slightly looser.

For my BSM I picked a 3M vinyl that's metallic blue, almost identical to the M Sport Blue accents on the dash, just slightly lighter. Love the look. Will take a pic tomorrow.

After researching new grilles, I'm thinking about picking up a pair of matte black double slat. I think this will look better than the gloss black M Perf ones I have now, giving a bit more contrast and matching the front lip. I know JB Speed has em for $100. Wondering about the eBay ones.

I have eBay grilles. Fit just fine and only paid $58.

Fronzdan · 11-24-2015, 10:04 PM

Recall which ones?

Dang3r · 11-25-2015, 06:47 AM

Ah, that reminds me to load up the pic with the blue accent lines v/s the blue CF wrap. But you could also jump into the "Dinoc CA-421"-Thread to see how the color appears.

lens · 11-25-2015, 07:02 AM

Oh man, didn't we have a thread where someone took a picture of a rebadged 428i with a M3 badge?

Why do people put M badges on cars that obviously isn't an M car? ESPECIALLY those guys that do the M3/M4 conversion kit with the full M3/M4 body kit with the badges in the right spots. I hope you don't go to car meets as you would get alot of disrespect for that car.

If you want a M3/M4, just buy one FFS, if you can't afford it, then save up and then buy.

Fronzdan · 11-25-2015, 09:09 AM

Really? You think liking the double slat grille over the single slat grille is an M-Poser? I think this takes M policing to a whole new level.

tboooe · 11-25-2015, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Fronzdan

Really? You think liking the double slat grille over the single slat grille is an M-Poser? I think this takes M policing to a whole new level.

I am then a poser and proud of it!!! Maybe I should add the M stripes to the slats as well to complete the look.

lens · 11-25-2015, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by tboooe

I am then a poser and proud of it!!! Maybe I should add the M stripes to the slats as well to complete the look.

That's fine, but it's putting an M3/M4 badge on it that irritates me. Not even an. Mini M badge or single M badge. But an actual M3/M4.

Dang3r · 11-25-2015, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by chaungo

Oh man, didn't we have a thread where someone took a picture of a rebadged 428i with a M3 badge?

Why do people put M badges on cars that obviously isn't an M car? ESPECIALLY those guys that do the M3/M4 conversion kit with the full M3/M4 body kit with the badges in the right spots. I hope you don't go to car meets as you would get alot of disrespect for that car.

If you want a M3/M4, just buy one FFS, if you can't afford it, then save up and then buy.

I dont want another mod-warning for abuse (were not, but was treated as), but if a 3xx driver try to rule a 4xx driver for "misusing" M-symbols...well, if the world hasnt enough problems, go ahead.
For me: I badge my car as I want it, because it is my car and I give a **** about other peoples thoughts, especially when the point of view differs as much as given caused by the models.

BTT: Heres the comparing of the blue tones:

Fronzdan · 11-25-2015, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tboooe

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fronzdan

Really? You think liking the double slat grille over the single slat grille is an M-Poser? I think this takes M policing to a whole new level.

I am then a poser and proud of it!!! Maybe I should add the M stripes to the slats as well to complete the look.

Wow...and who said white doesn't shine?? Just detailed? Who makes your grille?

10-04-2015, 04:17 PM	#23
itrocks4u Colonel 615 Rep 2,418 Posts Drives: F80, F36, E90 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (3)	Wow I like it. Red with EB2 would look good too since my interior is red. Do these rods get hot at all?
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10-04-2015, 11:04 PM	#24
wolves Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 261 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 328i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	My question is definitely about the heat generated in the area. That isn't having these wraps peel off in no time? Mod looks great. __________________ 2014 BMW F30 328i - Base line 8AT, Alpine White, metallic black roof, Megan Racing CF decklid, CF canards, CF eyelids, CF rear diffuser, matte black kidney grills, gunsmoke tail lights/reflectors, VMR 721 Hyper Silver 19x9.5/19.x8.5, 5mm spacers all around, Bilstein B8s, Injen CAI, H&R Sport Springs, muffler-deleted quad pipe, 20% 3M rear tint, M Performance Pedals
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10-04-2015, 11:17 PM	#25
ahero4eternity Major 452 Rep 1,425 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: usa iTrader: (4)	It's a high air flow area. Doesn't get that hot. Mine haven't peeled one bit.
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10-05-2015, 03:16 AM	#26
Dang3r Schmollbraten 12512 Rep 1,985 Posts Drives: M4CPC // HP4 Comp. Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Liandri Central Core iTrader: (0)	No heat, just all weather and insects...oh, and some stupid suicide diving birds too One secret to prevent peeling of is a proper cleaning of the rods before. If they made it not through the winter, I'll report after that period. __________________ Citizen of ///M - Town, where too much is just right Some say, that my scrotum has its own small gravity field and when Im slowing down that brake lights come on at my buttox
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10-07-2015, 11:54 PM	#27
itrocks4u Colonel 615 Rep 2,418 Posts Drives: F80, F36, E90 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (3)	My rods seemed to get very hot ... twss
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11-11-2015, 05:15 PM	#31
TunerStock Private First Class 41 Rep 161 Posts Drives: E92 M3 & W204 C63 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: California iTrader: (1)	Clever looks good.
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11-13-2015, 12:18 PM	#32
Fronzdan Lieutenant Colonel 303 Rep 1,738 Posts Drives: '24 M240 xDrive Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	Is that blue CF wrap the same shade as the M Sport blue trim on the interior? I'm trying to pick a color to go with BSM.
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11-13-2015, 05:11 PM	#33
Dang3r Schmollbraten 12512 Rep 1,985 Posts Drives: M4CPC // HP4 Comp. Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Liandri Central Core iTrader: (0)	Yes, to 90% equal, tomorrow Ill toss you a pic where the trim line is shown beside the CF wrap. Depending on light conditions the wrap seems more shiny, but thats within my tolerance range. You could look at the Dinoc Thread under mods interior/exterior, there you can compare how its appearing to the blue accent. __________________ Citizen of ///M - Town, where too much is just right Some say, that my scrotum has its own small gravity field and when Im slowing down that brake lights come on at my buttox
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11-21-2015, 12:35 PM	#34
Fronzdan Lieutenant Colonel 303 Rep 1,738 Posts Drives: '24 M240 xDrive Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	Uhhhh....ummmm...errr....I need to order a new grill for the passenger side. Broke a tab. So, do I replace the right side with the OEM gloss black ($77), or spend $110 for a new pair of double slats? I don't HAVE to replace it...it's still securely in place. But it's definitely more loose. I never got the damn thing out, I was too pissed after hearing the "craaack" sound.
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11-24-2015, 07:36 PM	#35
Fronzdan Lieutenant Colonel 303 Rep 1,738 Posts Drives: '24 M240 xDrive Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	Success! I made a special grille removal tool (patent pending lol) and with that it was an absolute breeze getting them off through the slats. Literally a couple minutes at most to get them both out. If only I did that from the get go. Oh well, the grille with the broken tab (top middle one) isn't going anywhere and is only slightly looser. For my BSM I picked a 3M vinyl that's metallic blue, almost identical to the M Sport Blue accents on the dash, just slightly lighter. Love the look. Will take a pic tomorrow. After researching new grilles, I'm thinking about picking up a pair of matte black double slat. I think this will look better than the gloss black M Perf ones I have now, giving a bit more contrast and matching the front lip. I know JB Speed has em for $100. Wondering about the eBay ones.
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11-24-2015, 10:04 PM	#37
Fronzdan Lieutenant Colonel 303 Rep 1,738 Posts Drives: '24 M240 xDrive Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	Recall which ones?
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11-25-2015, 06:47 AM	#38
Dang3r Schmollbraten 12512 Rep 1,985 Posts Drives: M4CPC // HP4 Comp. Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Liandri Central Core iTrader: (0)	Ah, that reminds me to load up the pic with the blue accent lines v/s the blue CF wrap. But you could also jump into the "Dinoc CA-421"-Thread to see how the color appears. __________________ Citizen of ///M - Town, where too much is just right Some say, that my scrotum has its own small gravity field and when Im slowing down that brake lights come on at my buttox
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11-25-2015, 07:02 AM	#39
lens Colonel 2070 Rep 2,639 Posts Drives: 2018 340i xDrive Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Halifax NS, Canada iTrader: (5)	Oh man, didn't we have a thread where someone took a picture of a rebadged 428i with a M3 badge? Why do people put M badges on cars that obviously isn't an M car? ESPECIALLY those guys that do the M3/M4 conversion kit with the full M3/M4 body kit with the badges in the right spots. I hope you don't go to car meets as you would get alot of disrespect for that car. If you want a M3/M4, just buy one FFS, if you can't afford it, then save up and then buy.
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11-25-2015, 09:09 AM	#40
Fronzdan Lieutenant Colonel 303 Rep 1,738 Posts Drives: '24 M240 xDrive Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	Really? You think liking the double slat grille over the single slat grille is an M-Poser? I think this takes M policing to a whole new level.
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