Some of you will like it and some of you will not (blacked out X3). - XBimmers

corey2140 · 12-21-2011, 01:43 AM

I am almost done blacking out my 35i.
Here's what i have done:
1. Powder coated the rims gloss black.
2. Painted the kidney grill gloss black.
3. Tinted the taillights with a medium tint.
4. Tinted the front windows to match the rest of the car (35% medium).

I understand that some of you will not like it and it's not your style. If that's true I politely ask you to keep the negative comments to yourself, thanks.

Also, the pics aren't great, I took them on my iphone. In the first pic, I hadn't done anything besides for tint the windows.

Hopefully you guys think it's

DavC5000 · 12-21-2011, 01:52 AM

Pretty cool looks good!

sfax · 12-21-2011, 01:52 AM

Like the kidney grille. Would be improved with 20" rims

inamik75 · 12-21-2011, 01:58 AM

Sick!, maybe you can smoke the front lights and fogs to make it even more stealthy. ANy chance to see the pics in Daylight?

corey2140 · 12-21-2011, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by sfax

Like the kidney grille. Would be improved with 20" rims

Agreed but powder coating was much cheaper then the 5 grand for the 20 inchers haha

corey2140 · 12-21-2011, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by inamik75

Sick!, maybe you can smoke the front lights and fogs to make it even more stealthy. ANy chance to see the pics in Daylight?

I was thinking about it but I love the brightness and clearness of the xenons and the halos. I did actually smoke the front orange reflectors on the sides of the headlights if you look close.

inamik75 · 12-21-2011, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by corey2140

I was thinking about it but I love the brightness and clearness of the xenons and the halos. I did actually smoke the front orange reflectors on the sides of the headlights if you look close.

I would love to see pics in the daylight.

corey2140 · 12-21-2011, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by inamik75

I would love to see pics in the daylight.

Anything specifically?

powertech83 · 12-21-2011, 02:15 AM

I like it

rgx3 · 12-21-2011, 02:21 AM

No need to flash to pass anymore and I think the cops will be too intimidated to pull you over!

corey2140 · 12-21-2011, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgx3

No need to flash to pass anymore and I think the cops will be too intimidated to pull you over!

thank you, I think it looks quite mean myself. Much meaner then me haha

sfax · 12-21-2011, 02:35 AM

Definitely take some pics in daylight with a good camera if you can. You're not doing it justice with this light and camera. Nice work

OOOSQ · 12-21-2011, 03:39 AM

love it!

cheesebag · 12-21-2011, 03:43 AM

I like....

johnbmw6 · 12-21-2011, 07:01 AM

I love the Wheels.

nyalpine90 · 12-21-2011, 07:21 AM

nicely done,

if the rims were bigger like 19s it wouldve look more sexier!

Ural · 12-21-2011, 08:19 AM

Looks great! I would also cover all the glossy logos with dark grey or maybe even red film .

n55x3 · 12-21-2011, 08:28 AM

Probably one of the best modded X3s I have seen to date. Very nice work and good taste!!

You think about debadging it too? I took all badging off ours and it looks really clean. We also did the 35% tint on the fronts and they match perfectly.

Question, was it easy to remove the front kidneys? Any tips on how to do it? Wifey has an Alpine white X3 and was thinking about painting hers black.

SV Concepts II · 12-21-2011, 01:19 PM

Very nice! Love the grills, well done.

corey2140 · 12-21-2011, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n55x3

Probably one of the best modded X3s I have seen to date. Very nice work and good taste!!

You think about debadging it too? I took all badging off ours and it looks really clean. We also did the 35% tint on the fronts and they match perfectly.

Question, was it easy to remove the front kidneys? Any tips on how to do it? Wifey has an Alpine white X3 and was thinking about painting hers black.

Thank you for the compliments. I have been thinking about either blacking out the badges or removing them. If you could show me a pic of yours it would be great!

Removing the grills was actually pretty tough. Definitely wear some gloves. There are 3 clips on the top, one on each side and 2 or 3 on the bottom. I removed the top ones, and then the sides and then used a ruler go from the opened top and pop the bottom ones. You have to be pretty tough with it. There are many posts on forums and on google about removing kidney grills with pictures, you just have to search for them.

corey2140 · 12-21-2011, 03:11 PM

Here they are. I only have an iphone for taking pictures. And the car is pretty dirty, sorry.

ctski1 · 12-21-2011, 03:13 PM

"I understand that some of you will not like it and it's not your style. If that's true I politely ask you to keep the negative comments to yourself, thanks. "

So, only possitive comments are welcome?....

12-21-2011, 01:43 AM	#1
corey2140 Enlisted Member Drives: black x3 35i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 34 iTrader: (0)	Some of you will like it and some of you will not (blacked out X3). I am almost done blacking out my 35i. Here's what i have done: 1. Powder coated the rims gloss black. 2. Painted the kidney grill gloss black. 3. Tinted the taillights with a medium tint. 4. Tinted the front windows to match the rest of the car (35% medium). I understand that some of you will not like it and it's not your style. If that's true I politely ask you to keep the negative comments to yourself, thanks. Also, the pics aren't great, I took them on my iphone. In the first pic, I hadn't done anything besides for tint the windows. Hopefully you guys think it's Attached Images
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12-21-2011, 01:52 AM	#3
sfax Brigadier General Drives: BMW X3 2011 F25 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Berkshire, UK Posts: 3,774 iTrader: (0)	Like the kidney grille. Would be improved with 20" rims __________________ BMW X3 (F25) xDrive20d SE . . titanium silver . . titanium front grille . . 309s . . xline . . xenons . . black leather . . alu trim . . professional multimedia package . . dynamic package . . climate package . . electric seats . . folding mirrors . . servotronic steering . . DAB radio . . business speakers . . sun protection glass . . split rear seats . .

12-21-2011, 02:21 AM	#10
rgx3 Enlisted Member Drives: 2012 X3 xDrive 35i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Western Washington State Posts: 40 iTrader: (0)	Not my style but damn that's cool looking! No need to flash to pass anymore and I think the cops will be too intimidated to pull you over!

12-21-2011, 02:35 AM	#12
sfax Brigadier General Drives: BMW X3 2011 F25 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Berkshire, UK Posts: 3,774 iTrader: (0)	Definitely take some pics in daylight with a good camera if you can. You're not doing it justice with this light and camera. Nice work __________________ BMW X3 (F25) xDrive20d SE . . titanium silver . . titanium front grille . . 309s . . xline . . xenons . . black leather . . alu trim . . professional multimedia package . . dynamic package . . climate package . . electric seats . . folding mirrors . . servotronic steering . . DAB radio . . business speakers . . sun protection glass . . split rear seats . .

12-21-2011, 03:39 AM	#13
OOOSQ First Lieutenant Drives: 2012 2.0d AW X3 M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 346 iTrader: (0)	love it! __________________ My X3

12-21-2011, 01:52 AM	#2
DavC5000 Private Drives: 2011 Bmw X3 28i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Boston Posts: 57 iTrader: (0)	Pretty cool looks good!

12-21-2011, 01:58 AM	#4
inamik75 Captain Drives: E60 5 series Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 696 iTrader: (0)	Sick!, maybe you can smoke the front lights and fogs to make it even more stealthy. ANy chance to see the pics in Daylight?

12-21-2011, 02:15 AM	#9
powertech83 Private First Class Drives: F25 X3 20d Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Indonesia Posts: 199 iTrader: (0)	I like it

12-21-2011, 03:43 AM	#14
cheesebag Debadged and Alpine Weiss! Drives: 2012 F25 X3 Msport Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cannock UK Posts: 221 iTrader: (0)	I like....

12-21-2011, 07:01 AM	#15
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12-21-2011, 07:21 AM	#16
nyalpine90 Major General Drives: '12 X3 28i AW Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: valley stream LI Posts: 8,718 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2012 X3 [4.50]	nicely done, if the rims were bigger like 19s it wouldve look more sexier! __________________

12-21-2011, 08:19 AM	#17
Ural Private First Class Drives: 2011 X3 20d Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Istanbul,Turkey Posts: 125 iTrader: (0)	Looks great! I would also cover all the glossy logos with dark grey or maybe even red film .

12-21-2011, 08:28 AM	#18
n55x3 Lieutenant Drives: n55 x3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: us Posts: 411 iTrader: (0)	Probably one of the best modded X3s I have seen to date. Very nice work and good taste!! You think about debadging it too? I took all badging off ours and it looks really clean. We also did the 35% tint on the fronts and they match perfectly. Question, was it easy to remove the front kidneys? Any tips on how to do it? Wifey has an Alpine white X3 and was thinking about painting hers black.

12-21-2011, 01:19 PM	#19
SV Concepts II Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 1460 White Oaks Rd. Suite F Campbell, CA 95008 Posts: 6,095 iTrader: (7)	Very nice! Love the grills, well done.

12-21-2011, 03:11 PM	#21
corey2140 Enlisted Member Drives: black x3 35i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 34 iTrader: (0)	More Pictures!!! Here they are. I only have an iphone for taking pictures. And the car is pretty dirty, sorry. Attached Images

12-21-2011, 03:13 PM	#22
ctski1 Private Drives: 2008 335xi coupe Join Date: May 2009 Location: CT Posts: 59 iTrader: (0)	"I understand that some of you will not like it and it's not your style. If that's true I politely ask you to keep the negative comments to yourself, thanks. " So, only possitive comments are welcome?....

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