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_das_bae_ "Betty" Sparkling Brown Metallic Build/Gallery Thread
Hello all, long time lurker and commenter here. I know there are not too many BMWs out there with this paint color so I wanted to make a thread so that people know why it is so special to me. I got this car just under two years ago after trading up from my E92 335i and immediately started modifying the car. I am not the original owner of the car as there was one before me, but it was spec'd out with some unique options like the Individual Paint. I never made a thread or posted much of the things I changed on the car but I figured now is as good a time as any to show the progress. Enjoy!
Black Betty "Betty" aka @_das_bae_ got her name from a unique paint color that appears black unless the Sun reveals the metallic flake. Having a rare paint color prompted a particular color choice for the wheels to be refinished in. Just like the paint on the body, the wheels also need full sunlight to reveal their true color. This build is nothing super fancy and is going for the OEM+ look. M-sport Package BMW Individual Paint (Sparkling Brown Metallic) Cosmetic Mods: 20" Beyern Mesh Wheels (Powdercoated in Bazzinga) 19” Borbet Style 125 BMW Wheels (Powdercoated in Mineral Grey) M-sport Front end conversion BMW M Performance Trunk Spoiler BMW Blackline/Shadowline LCI Tails Gloss Black Mirror Caps (factory option) Satin Black Window Trim (factory option) Gloss Black Skirt Extensions Maxton Design Front Lip Satin Black 4" Exhaust tips Future Classic 10mm Spacers Tow Hook Plate Holder 20% 3M Window Tint Color Match Painted Reflectors Performance Mods: CTS Turbo Intake CTS Turbo Chargepipe Megan Racing Strut Brace 4" Catless Downpipe BMS 5" Stepped Intercooler Custom Exhaust 2x Vibrant Resonators BM3 Stage II R1 Concepts Slotted Rotors Airlift 3P Air Suspension SPL Endlinks Pure Stage 1 Turbo Turbosmart Dual Port BOV Interior Mods: Kremersino Wireless Apple Carplay Red Metal Start Stop Trim Uniden R7 Radar Detector Rockford Fosgate T3 Subwoofers Focal Inside Premium 9.2 MatchUP7 BMW Amp BMW Black All Weather Mats Extended Metal "Paddleshifterz" Paddleshifters (Powdercoated) Custom Center Vent w/ Integrated Airlift Controller IG:@_das_bae_ Last edited by _das_bae_; 08-06-2024 at 01:31 AM.. Reason: Updated Mod list as of August 2024 |
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Beautiful!
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That is one sexy color
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Do you yanks not like things being straight and symmetrical, what's with the plate on the side? Other than that the cars lovely, really like the colour.
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The plate is mounted with a tow hook (cause I didn't want to drill into my bumper) that sticks out about a half inch further than the parking sensor so the only solution is to tilt it up slightly so the shadow doesn't make the sensor go off (while in reverse), or get the U.S. Mill plate holder that sits a little closer. |
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I've seen the magnetic plate thing people have ran but wasn't really a fan. The symmetry doesn't bother me all that much to be honest. I'd honestly rather run no plate here in Cali if the CHiPs weren't around. I've also seen people do the Vinyl plate stickers up front but I feel like in the sun it will be too much contrast against the brown in the middle. My original bumper had it in the center. Thanks for the suggestion tho!
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