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chippy
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Posted: 28-March-2006 at 07:00 |
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thanks chippy, appreciated. just hope it turns out that way unique rather than "nasty" lol. im sureit'll be fine. soooooo much work. |
a pleasure and good luck, can't wait to see the finished article, my only advice to you would be to keep it subtle...
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Posted: 28-March-2006 at 08:09 |
yes, thats the plan. im not fitting the m3 spoiler (would look overstated on the convertible i think), im using the mtec twin, as per previous.
car is about 1" wider at the rear than a normal m3 (wings welded on outside), and the wheels (18") fit the arches nicely. i don't want it scraping the floor as it won't handle any better that way.
leather is being re-trimmed in a creamy toffee/ black two tone, and tv's are only in the sunvisors so don't stand out too much.
reverse camera is going to be in the exhaust so again, concealed.
it won't be badged "335itc", and almost certainly not M3. I like the plain look.
no de-badging as again i don't think this looks right too "euro".
no airbrushing, no chrome wheels.
ive got it all set out, as i did 3 years ago. the main thing that has changed is the internals such as the engine, suspension and interior design.
The only questionable item is the crystal rear lights (not lexus tack!!!!), they are the red, and silver two tone type. i thin its a love or hate it job. ive put the l.e.d. bulbs in as well. i have a pick where i placed them in somewhere,and they look pretty good, but im stillnot 100% sure.
oh, and no aluminium mesh thats rusts within 2 mins!
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Its gonna be finished for summer!!! thats the plan!!!
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chippy
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Posted: 28-March-2006 at 08:13 |
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yes, thats the plan. im not fitting the m3 spoiler (would look overstated on the convertible i think), im using the mtec twin, as per previous.
car is about 1" wider at the rear than a normal m3 (wings welded on outside), and the wheels (18") fit the arches nicely. i don't want it scraping the floor as it won't handle any better that way.
leather is being re-trimmed in a creamy toffee/ black two tone, and tv's are only in the sunvisors so don't stand out too much.
reverse camera is going to be in the exhaust so again, concealed.
it won't be badged "335itc", and almost certainly not M3. I like the plain look.
no de-badging as again i don't think this looks right too "euro".
no airbrushing, no chrome wheels.
ive got it all set out, as i did 3 years ago. the main thing that has changed is the internals such as the engine, suspension and interior design.
The only questionable item is the crystal rear lights (not lexus tack!!!!), they are the red, and silver two tone type. i thin its a love or hate it job. ive put the l.e.d. bulbs in as well. i have a pick where i placed them in somewhere,and they look pretty good, but im stillnot 100% sure.
oh, and no aluminium mesh thats rusts within 2 mins! |
all sounds good, my only thought would be to have no rear spoiler at all? lights is a difficult one, I think this is down to personal preference but certainly lexus style lights are a big no no
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Posted: 28-March-2006 at 08:14 |
i thought that, as per the original m3, but it just looks so american.
add to that my rear lights in two tone (they look wider than normal due to colours), and the fact its wider than a normal m3, and it looks like a transam with no spoiler. still, i can always change it back if need be.
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chippy
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Posted: 28-March-2006 at 08:16 |
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i thought that, as per the original m3, but it just looks so american.
add to that my rear lights in two tone (they look wider than normal due to colours), and the fact its wider than a normal m3, and it looks like a transam with no spoiler. still, i can always change it back if need be. |
I always thought the M3 convertible looked great with no spoiler, really suited the car...
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Posted: 28-March-2006 at 08:39 |
it does and doesnt. i think the e30 looks very american with no spoiler, and looses some of its distinctive character.
ill see if i can get a pick of the rear lights in, with no spoiler at somepoint, i think you will see what i mean.
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Its gonna be finished for summer!!! thats the plan!!!
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chippy
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Posted: 28-March-2006 at 10:14 |
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it does and doesnt. i think the e30 looks very american with no spoiler, and looses some of its distinctive character.
ill see if i can get a pick of the rear lights in, with no spoiler at somepoint, i think you will see what i mean. |
I reserve judgment then until the pic arrives...
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Posted: 28-March-2006 at 10:21 |
so do i! im not 100% on it yet, just on what i have done to date. i havnt put the spoiler on since fitting the wings, so ill have to see. ill see what i can post up this weekend.
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Posted: 18-April-2006 at 17:01 |
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