Am I going to be a ricer?

dukevi · 03-11-2009, 06:35 PM

My car is E90 TiAg
Would carbon fiber oem front splitter + carbon fiber mirror cover make my car
any ricer? I'm just aiming for clean look...with some contrast...
Should I paint them matte black???
CF is a cheaper way... but if I want matte black I'll have to shell out extra $$$
I've seen many pictures.. and they came out clean... (at least to me)
However, I don't want people to think im a ricer when they see my car...

Here is an example: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...front+splitter

methodtim · 03-11-2009, 06:37 PM

If you have to ask....

No, seriously. This is a totally personal decision. If you're down with the style and you can swing it, do it. If it makes you feel icky inside, then it's already ricer. This is like asking us what t-shirt you should wear to McDonald's.

dukevi · 03-11-2009, 06:38 PM

thats really true... I mean its good to me... but basically... I will feel really bad if people think I'm riced out...
I guess what I'm trying to say is... Other people's opinion > mine

methodtim · 03-11-2009, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dukevi

Other people's opinion > mine

That's really sad, you know that, right?

But since you asked, I say ricer.

Slikpak · 03-11-2009, 06:40 PM

IMO if the carbon fiber isnt saving u any weight chances are ure a ricer

dukevi · 03-11-2009, 06:42 PM

Haha... Aight... thanks!

boogernator · 03-11-2009, 06:42 PM

it's all up to you. it's your car, you shouldn't worry about what other people have to say. and it's a bmw, people don't really associate rice with german cars. (just don't put a huge spoiler or huge exhaust tip on it)

spacedogg · 03-11-2009, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by methodtim

This is like asking us what t-shirt you should wear to McDonald's.

I'm planning to get a burger later. What should I wear Meth?

Quote:

Originally Posted by dukevi

Other people's opinion > mine

Your opinion > other people. Your car. Only your opinion matters. Period.

If you would like to see a reference to what is rice please refer to here:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=239288

RambleJ · 03-11-2009, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by methodtim

If you have to ask....

No, seriously. This is a totally personal decision. If you're down with the style and you can swing it, do it. If it makes you feel icky inside, then it's already ricer. This is like asking us what t-shirt you should wear to McDonald's.

You should always wear an In & Out T-Shirt when going to a McDonalds.. Just sayin.....

to_riffic · 03-11-2009, 07:19 PM

damn u're a self-conscious person. i hav a fare amount of cf, but i dont feel like my e92 is a ricer at all.

shinchjjang · 03-11-2009, 07:19 PM

i say it looks nice

blue2fire · 03-11-2009, 07:23 PM

It depends on your opinion but if you ask me, even the least amount of exposed CF is not something that will look good on a car. No weight gains + Looks Cockish = Save your money.

spacedogg · 03-11-2009, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by RambleJ

You should always wear an In & Out T-Shirt when going to a McDonalds.. Just sayin.....

What if I wore a t-shirt made out of carbon fiber?

MCMLXXXIX · 03-11-2009, 07:49 PM

there are a huge amount of members here that have CF parts, and they certainly are not ricers. i say go with it, you have nothing to worry about. if it looks clean, its great

if you overdue it like paint your car pink, cover it in graphics and slap on a huge ass spoiler, then youre pushing it haha

DELTA BMW · 03-11-2009, 07:57 PM

Oh fuck are you kidding me???? who cares what anyone thinks! Just do your thing man.

dukevi · 03-11-2009, 07:58 PM

Haha.. Thanks... probably gonna do some tint... will post pic to see the final verdict...

Bimmer335i07 · 03-11-2009, 07:58 PM

CF is definitely not rice if done correctly. And from what you want to do, I think it'll look nice.

Go for it!

Bobbykurva · 03-11-2009, 08:13 PM

It'll probably look something like this...

or this

s1cke92 · 03-11-2009, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ra2fanatic

damn, you're a self-conscious person. i have a fare amount of cf, but i don't feel like my e92 is a ricer at all.

affirmative!!

dukevi · 03-11-2009, 08:20 PM

lol... well I guess I just wanna be on the safe side..

J2 · 03-11-2009, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dukevi

thats really true... I mean its good to me... but basically... I will feel really bad if people think I'm riced out...
I guess what I'm trying to say is... Other people's opinion > mine

Bottom line is... Its your car... What you do with it is completely you decision...

I mean if everyone on the forums told you to paint your car purple and get some green rims would you? Do what YOU want.

Bobbykurva · 03-11-2009, 08:24 PM

Honestly, carbon fiber is used in parts for strength and weight reduction. When people use it in lips and as mirror covers, it defeats the purpose of carbon fiber. In both applications, its an additional item which is adding weight to the car. Now, if you used the carbon fiber (real carbon fiber) to replace parts on the car, I could understand.

03-11-2009, 06:35 PM	#1
dukevi BMW Noob 35 Rep 482 Posts Drives: E90 328i 2007 TiAg Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Davis (NorCal) iTrader: (2)	Am I going to be a ricer? My car is E90 TiAg Would carbon fiber oem front splitter + carbon fiber mirror cover make my car any ricer? I'm just aiming for clean look...with some contrast... Should I paint them matte black??? CF is a cheaper way... but if I want matte black I'll have to shell out extra $$$ I've seen many pictures.. and they came out clean... (at least to me) However, I don't want people to think im a ricer when they see my car... Here is an example: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...front+splitter __________________ Black/White Roundels, CF Interior trim, Blackline, Matte Black Grille, CF OEM Front Splitter, CF Mirror cover, M3 Spoiler, Alufelgen CSL Gunmetal, KW V1, 55% Tint all around http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=257325
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methodtim Brigadier General 374 Rep 3,883 Posts Drives: Audi RS Q8 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Darkness there, and nothing more iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 Audi RS Q8 [0.00] 2021 BMW X3 M40i [0.00] 2017 Toyota Tacoma [0.00]	If you have to ask.... No, seriously. This is a totally personal decision. If you're down with the style and you can swing it, do it. If it makes you feel icky inside, then it's already ricer. This is like asking us what t-shirt you should wear to McDonald's. __________________
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dukevi BMW Noob 35 Rep 482 Posts Drives: E90 328i 2007 TiAg Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Davis (NorCal) iTrader: (2)	thats really true... I mean its good to me... but basically... I will feel really bad if people think I'm riced out... I guess what I'm trying to say is... Other people's opinion > mine __________________ Black/White Roundels, CF Interior trim, Blackline, Matte Black Grille, CF OEM Front Splitter, CF Mirror cover, M3 Spoiler, Alufelgen CSL Gunmetal, KW V1, 55% Tint all around http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=257325
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Slikpak Learning Member 15 Rep 260 Posts Drives: 12' E93 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Irvine, Ca iTrader: (0)	IMO if the carbon fiber isnt saving u any weight chances are ure a ricer
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dukevi BMW Noob 35 Rep 482 Posts Drives: E90 328i 2007 TiAg Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Davis (NorCal) iTrader: (2)	Haha... Aight... thanks! __________________ Black/White Roundels, CF Interior trim, Blackline, Matte Black Grille, CF OEM Front Splitter, CF Mirror cover, M3 Spoiler, Alufelgen CSL Gunmetal, KW V1, 55% Tint all around http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=257325
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boogernator Enlisted Member 0 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 335i t.b.a. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hong Kong + LMU iTrader: (0)	it's all up to you. it's your car, you shouldn't worry about what other people have to say. and it's a bmw, people don't really associate rice with german cars. (just don't put a huge spoiler or huge exhaust tip on it) __________________
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to_riffic Lieutenant General 3024 Rep 13,763 Posts Drives: rwd Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (38)	damn u're a self-conscious person. i hav a fare amount of cf, but i dont feel like my e92 is a ricer at all. __________________ ~loud noises~
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shinchjjang Private 5 Rep 64 Posts Drives: Black 335xi coupe Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	i say it looks nice
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MCMLXXXIX wat 235 Rep 3,406 Posts Drives: a gr3at whit3 5hark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0)	there are a huge amount of members here that have CF parts, and they certainly are not ricers. i say go with it, you have nothing to worry about. if it looks clean, its great if you overdue it like paint your car pink, cover it in graphics and slap on a huge ass spoiler, then youre pushing it haha __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander SE - PAST - 2008 e92 335i, 2006 e90 325i
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DELTA BMW Banned 24 Rep 511 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pluto iTrader: (0)	Oh fuck are you kidding me???? who cares what anyone thinks! Just do your thing man.
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dukevi BMW Noob 35 Rep 482 Posts Drives: E90 328i 2007 TiAg Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Davis (NorCal) iTrader: (2)	Haha.. Thanks... probably gonna do some tint... will post pic to see the final verdict... __________________ Black/White Roundels, CF Interior trim, Blackline, Matte Black Grille, CF OEM Front Splitter, CF Mirror cover, M3 Spoiler, Alufelgen CSL Gunmetal, KW V1, 55% Tint all around http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=257325
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Bimmer335i07 BK Employee of the month! / Moderator 636 Rep 15,795 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Sedan Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ... iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	CF is definitely not rice if done correctly. And from what you want to do, I think it'll look nice. Go for it! __________________ Sponsored by: Pics of the ---> Barbera Beast <--- Martino Auto Concepts (Like them on Facebook MAC) Factory Trained & Authorized by BMW of North America Matt@Camber-Toe (Like them on Facebook Camber-Toe) LuxAngelEyes (Like them on Facebook LuxAngelEyes) LTBMW (Like them on Facebook LTBMW) OEMconcepts (Like them on Facebook OEMconcepts)
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Bobbykurva Banned 7 Rep 133 Posts Drives: 2005 BMW Z4 3.0i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	It'll probably look something like this... or this
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dukevi BMW Noob 35 Rep 482 Posts Drives: E90 328i 2007 TiAg Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Davis (NorCal) iTrader: (2)	lol... well I guess I just wanna be on the safe side.. __________________ Black/White Roundels, CF Interior trim, Blackline, Matte Black Grille, CF OEM Front Splitter, CF Mirror cover, M3 Spoiler, Alufelgen CSL Gunmetal, KW V1, 55% Tint all around http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=257325
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Bobbykurva Banned 7 Rep 133 Posts Drives: 2005 BMW Z4 3.0i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	Honestly, carbon fiber is used in parts for strength and weight reduction. When people use it in lips and as mirror covers, it defeats the purpose of carbon fiber. In both applications, its an additional item which is adding weight to the car. Now, if you used the carbon fiber (real carbon fiber) to replace parts on the car, I could understand.
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