Carbon Fiber Exterior Trim or no?

bmwexecutive · 06-25-2006, 09:31 AM

What do you guys think? I don't know why but I'm really liking it. I also think that it might not be as prone to fingerprints as the black OEM trim. The only thing I'm worried about is that it might not look as good with SG as it does BS. What do you guys think?

ksfrogman · 06-25-2006, 10:07 AM

For a moment, I thought that photo was that of NaTuReB0Y's.

bmwexecutive · 06-25-2006, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ksfrogman

For a moment, I thought that photo was that of NaTuReB0Y's.

?

bmwexecutive · 06-25-2006, 10:21 AM

Just ordered it! It's easy to take off so if I don't like it down the road, it can be removed in about 10 or 15 minutes. I also ordered something else which is twice as cool! I'll post some pics once I get all of my mods done. Have about 4 beyond what is already installed on my car and they should all be installed by next weeks end. Don't want to do too many considering this car is a lease.

SMOKE EM IF U GOT EM!! · 06-25-2006, 10:25 AM

IM IN THE SAME BOAT AS U!! LEASED, BUT THINK I MIGHT BUY IT OUT!! ALSO ORDERED THE PILLARS AND THE H11 FOR THE FOGS!! THANKS FOR THE LINK DUDE!! KEEP ME POSTED ON HOW UR PRODUCTS ARE WHEN THEY COME. I ORDERED MY W 3 DAY BUSINESS SHIPPING. CANT WAIT TILL I GET THEM!!

SMOKE EM IF U GOT EM!! · 06-25-2006, 10:26 AM

What Else Did U Order? The Intake? I Think Im Gonna Wait Till Its In Stock! WONDER IF IT IS CARB EXEMPT????

bmwexecutive · 06-25-2006, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by SMOKE EM IF U GOT EM!!

IM IN THE SAME BOAT AS U!! LEASED, BUT THINK I MIGHT BUY IT OUT!! ALSO ORDERED THE PILLARS AND THE H11 FOR THE FOGS!! THANKS FOR THE LINK DUDE!! KEEP ME POSTED ON HOW UR PRODUCTS ARE WHEN THEY COME. I ORDERED MY W 3 DAY BUSINESS SHIPPING. CANT WAIT TILL I GET THEM!!

Cool! I didn't order any new bulbs because off all the stuff I've heard about how hard it is to take the headlights or foglights apart. I opted for Overnight shipping (just $14 more than ground) so I should have my stuff on Tuesday.

bmwexecutive · 06-25-2006, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SMOKE EM IF U GOT EM!!

What Else Did U Order?

It's a secret.

John · 06-25-2006, 10:39 AM

im personally not a fan executive. unless you had other CF trims to your car. for example CF trim interior, or a CF lip. i think that could work, have the CF theme going on.

yea those fingerprints get annoying as hell, but thats another sacrifice that has to be made with black.

diesel007 · 06-25-2006, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ksfrogman

For a moment, I thought that photo was that of NaTuReB0Y's.

That is his car.

bmwexecutive · 06-25-2006, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by John

im personally not a fan executive. unless you had other CF trims to your car. for example CF trim interior, or a CF lip. i think that could work, have the CF theme going on.

yea those fingerprints get annoying as hell, but thats another sacrifice that has to be made with black.

What's a CF lip?

Anyway, I'm sure you guys will like it when I'm done and I know I'll like it. It's going to be somewhat of a CF theme. Just in the places you wouldn't most likely expect. It will be half done by next week and then 100% done a few weeks from now.

just4kickz · 06-25-2006, 03:19 PM

i think if u go CF... you should go CF in more areas too... ie. interior trim, rear spoiler, etc but just IMO

ward · 06-25-2006, 05:36 PM

CF for looks is completely against what CF is for. CF parts are to increase performance by reducing weight.

Gluing unnecessary CF on your car adds weight and hinders performance, plus most of the available stuff looks cheap and if you're familiar with CF (the real stuff) it will haze and yellow after time in the sun.

if you're into it, that's fine but it's kinda boy racer glue on stuff.......

diesel007 · 06-25-2006, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ward

CF for looks is completely against what CF is for. CF parts are to increase performance by reducing weight.

Gluing unnecessary CF on your car adds weight and hinders performance, plus most of the available stuff looks cheap and if you're familiar with CF (the real stuff) it will haze and yellow after time in the sun.

if you're into it, that's fine but it's kinda boy racer glue on stuff.......

If it doesn’t shave a couple of seconds off laps times at the weekend auto-x track ward don't want it. I can respect that.

View Poll Results: Do you like the Carbon Fiber exterior trim?
Totally! I think it looks awesome.	13	30.23%
It's alright. I think the OEM trim and Carbon Fiber trim ranks about the same looks wise.	10	23.26%
Are you kidding? That looks hideous!	20	46.51%
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