Anyone with colormatched OEM Splitters?

Dengel · 07-23-2010, 08:42 AM

If anyone has any pics, please post them up.

Martin_D · 07-23-2010, 08:57 AM

Photochop taken from another thread:

bavarian19 · 07-23-2010, 09:32 AM

I think that looks better than any other lip. (painted that is)

Bart@AUTOcouture · 07-23-2010, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Martin_D

Photochop taken from another thread:

I kinda like it.

SlammedR8 · 07-23-2010, 09:38 AM

wow
that actually looks great.

I don't like the OEM splitters in CF, I think it looks out of place but that looks awesome!

3M TAPE · 07-23-2010, 09:55 AM

I think carbon fiber OEMs are much better looking.
Painted one is nice too but looks kinda cheap to me.

M3Alpine · 07-23-2010, 10:45 AM

not bad..

M3roar · 07-23-2010, 10:47 AM

Dont be fools and Paint them... get some Vinyl put on them cause if you ever want to change it, ur set.... besides... vinyl can 95% match most colors.

Dengel · 07-23-2010, 11:38 AM

I like the painted ones alot actually. Im not a huge fan of carbon fiber everywhere. I think matte black is superior imo. i dont mind the carbon fiber splitters, but im not a fan of how it wraps around the air ducts. Maybe if i cant get my hands on some cheap replicas i can paint the tops of the splitters AW to match. I may have to do a photoshop of that just to see

Justin(OKC) · 07-23-2010, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dengel

I like the painted ones alot actually. Im not a huge fan of carbon fiber everywhere. I think matte black is superior imo. i dont mind the carbon fiber splitters, but im not a fan of how it wraps around the air ducts. Maybe if i cant get my hands on some cheap replicas i can paint the tops of the splitters AW to match. I may have to do a photoshop of that just to see

That is exactly what I don't like about the splitters. I think vinyl is the thing to do though instead of painting the tops. I'd be interested in seeing a PS of this for sure!!

3XTR3M3 · 07-23-2010, 02:34 PM

Just keep in mind guys, the pics dont do the splitters ANY justice.

Before I bought them, I was thinking the same exact thing "ill paint them" or "ill paint the piece that goes into the duct" "it doesnt fit the car" etc...

After putting them on, I LOOOOVE the look. Its so refreshing. Ive had the car for well over 2 years and really needed a change in the front. All the available "lips" on the market "add-on" to the front end. Looks like the same front and with a lip on it essentially. Since the splitters dip into the ducts, it really changes the front end of the car to make it a lot more aggressive.

I know in pics it looks like the sides are deleted and you cant really tell how low and forward the splitters go to get the full effect of them. I highly suggest seeing the splitters installed and unpainted in person before buying or painting.

xxs65xx · 07-23-2010, 02:46 PM

mine are painted jet black

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=410888

Justin(OKC) · 07-23-2010, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3XTR3M3

Just keep in mind guys, the pics dont do the splitters ANY justice.

Before I bought them, I was thinking the same exact thing "ill paint them" or "ill paint the piece that goes into the duct" "it doesnt fit the car" etc...

After putting them on, I LOOOOVE the look. Its so refreshing. Ive had the car for well over 2 years and really needed a change in the front. All the available "lips" on the market "add-on" to the front end. Looks like the same front and with a lip on it essentially. Since the splitters dip into the ducts, it really changes the front end of the car to make it a lot more aggressive.

I know in pics it looks like the sides are deleted and you cant really tell how low and forward the splitters go to get the full effect of them. I highly suggest seeing the splitters installed and unpainted in person before buying or painting.

Thanks for that bit of info. You pretty much nailed what I don't like about the look that I see in pictures. I look forward to seeing some in person.

Dengel · 07-23-2010, 05:14 PM

I figure they would look something like this.

graider · 07-23-2010, 09:05 PM

need to mold it. a little too tacky if you just slap it on like that.

leeor · 07-23-2010, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dengel

I figure they would look something like this.

that looks way better

M3sicko · 07-23-2010, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3XTR3M3

Just keep in mind guys, the pics dont do the splitters ANY justice.

Before I bought them, I was thinking the same exact thing "ill paint them" or "ill paint the piece that goes into the duct" "it doesnt fit the car" etc...

After putting them on, I LOOOOVE the look. Its so refreshing. Ive had the car for well over 2 years and really needed a change in the front. All the available "lips" on the market "add-on" to the front end. Looks like the same front and with a lip on it essentially. Since the splitters dip into the ducts, it really changes the front end of the car to make it a lot more aggressive.

I know in pics it looks like the sides are deleted and you cant really tell how low and forward the splitters go to get the full effect of them. I highly suggest seeing the splitters installed and unpainted in person before buying or painting.

1+ I agree with you, my car is AW also, just put these splitters on yesterday and i love it, trust me guys, these carbon fiber pieces will change the look completely in the front, very aggressive. Btw installation was easy, took about 5mins for each side and with 3M tape only, had the betalink but didnt use it.

quality_sound · 07-24-2010, 03:12 PM

Looks like a Fu Manchu moustache.

djse60 · 07-24-2010, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xxs65xx

mine are painted jet black

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=410888

Looks great!

ooowowizstev · 07-25-2010, 12:32 AM

Painted and molded would look the best

xxs65xx · 07-28-2010, 05:23 PM

has anyone taken their cars through a touch free car wash? those of you who have the splitters? im worried about the high pressure underbody wash

3XTR3M3 · 07-28-2010, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xxs65xx

has anyone taken their cars through a touch free car wash? those of you who have the splitters? im worried about the high pressure underbody wash

I havnt taken it in one not for the high pressure wash (I dont think that will be an issue) but because of the ride height.

I dont know if the car will clear. Im not willing to take the chance so I get a hand wash all the time.

07-23-2010, 08:42 AM	#1
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M3roar Lieutenant 19 Rep 456 Posts Drives: 2010 e92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW M3 e92 [9.34] 1998 BMW M3 [8.50]	Dont be fools and Paint them... get some Vinyl put on them cause if you ever want to change it, ur set.... besides... vinyl can 95% match most colors.
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07-23-2010, 02:34 PM	#11
3XTR3M3 Lieutenant Colonel 99 Rep 1,575 Posts Drives: E92 AW M3 6MT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: LA iTrader: (1)	Just keep in mind guys, the pics dont do the splitters ANY justice. Before I bought them, I was thinking the same exact thing "ill paint them" or "ill paint the piece that goes into the duct" "it doesnt fit the car" etc... After putting them on, I LOOOOVE the look. Its so refreshing. Ive had the car for well over 2 years and really needed a change in the front. All the available "lips" on the market "add-on" to the front end. Looks like the same front and with a lip on it essentially. Since the splitters dip into the ducts, it really changes the front end of the car to make it a lot more aggressive. I know in pics it looks like the sides are deleted and you cant really tell how low and forward the splitters go to get the full effect of them. I highly suggest seeing the splitters installed and unpainted in person before buying or painting. __________________
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xxs65xx Private First Class 4 Rep 194 Posts Drives: '08 M3...SOLD Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Great Lakes iTrader: (1)	mine are painted jet black http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=410888
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