Some of you will like it and some of you will not (blacked out X3). - Page 2 - XBimmers

jt2 · 12-21-2011, 03:17 PM

How much loss of brighness of the brake/signals/running lights is there?

corey2140 · 12-21-2011, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ctski1

"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?....

I mean constructive criticism is welcome but if you're just going to bash the car because it's not your style, it doesn't really benefit me to read it.

corey2140 · 12-21-2011, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jt2

How much loss of brighness of the brake/signals/running lights is there?

When the lights/car is off, the overall redness of the taillights is significantly dimmed. You can still see the inner workings of the taillights though. However, when the brake/signals/running lights are on you can barely tell that the taillights have been tinted. It is only a medium tint.

nfs060 · 12-21-2011, 03:45 PM

I like the overall look. That must takes some guts to do it. The most aggressive X3 Ive seen. No longer female driver friendly. LOL.

RichardBR · 12-21-2011, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by nfs060

I like the overall look. That must takes some guts to do it. The most aggressive X4 Ive seen. No longer female driver friendly. LOL.

X4?

bbg2d · 12-21-2011, 05:31 PM

Urban Assault Vehicle FTW!

Bandit6 · 12-21-2011, 05:47 PM

I like the overall look you've achieved, but I agree with the poster who suggested you need to put bigger wheels on. The blacked out rims make the wheels look smaller than they really are... at least to me eye.

carlili4190 · 12-21-2011, 06:33 PM

Where did you get the wheels done? I've been looking into powder coating my wheels as well

BTT 335i · 12-21-2011, 07:01 PM

Looks very nice, but is not dangerous in the night?

inamik75 · 12-21-2011, 11:47 PM

Nice pic, as a minimum the debadging needs to be done. If you had larger rims and the rears staggered this would be killer!

corey2140 · 12-22-2011, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by inamik75

Nice pic, as a minimum the debadging needs to be done. If you had larger rims and the rears staggered this would be killer!

I debadged tonight. The rims and tires are going to stay the same.

FREE BIMMER · 12-22-2011, 01:06 AM

I am in the process of "Murdering out" my X3. I am going to take the badges off too. Except the BMW badges of coarse. I am painting the wheels, blacking out the tail lights and I have already blacked out the reflectors and the grille. I thought about wrapping it in a matte black finish...
Looks good man!

inamik75 · 12-22-2011, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by corey2140

I debadged tonight. The rims and tires are going to stay the same.

Good, the rims are not bad and dont make the car look off but larger ones create a different effect.I saw this in my neighborhood the only Hanman X6 around with 22" and smoked light, matte black, debaged, no BMW logos and it looked looks so stealthy and ubber sick!. See pic attached

Rodion · 12-22-2011, 05:03 AM

I was just going to say that next step is to make it matte black.

Current looks is nice of course. Not overdone.

n55x3 · 12-22-2011, 08:29 AM

Here are the only pix I have right now and they aren't the best quality cause they are from cell phone but you still get an idea of what it will look like debadged.

Wife's X3 is sitting next to our old Tahoe (kinda our work truck / tow vehicle now, doesn't see a lot of use), I think I secretly want to paint her X3 wheels black too!

Edit: Just noticed you already debadged. Post up some pix with the badges gone!

the infamous... · 12-23-2011, 05:18 AM

good shit! looks like u aced murderology 101

TN_3 · 12-23-2011, 10:02 AM

I like the 135i next to the X3 in the garage....not biased or anything

Forster · 12-23-2011, 11:18 AM

Best looking X3 I've seen in awhile! Good job man. Only thing I can comment on is the BMW logos. Makes a blacked out car pop when logos are blacked out or black and white versus blue and black, IMO. Bimmian.com has every color combo..

Forster · 12-23-2011, 11:19 AM

Versus blue and white* is what I meant..

Take care!

turbotoy4me · 12-27-2011, 05:46 AM

Nicely done. You have put a lot of work into the X3 making it your own. Enjoy! Looks like the X-Drive Bat-Mobile.

xDrive35i · 12-27-2011, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bandit6

I like the overall look you've achieved, but I agree with the poster who suggested you need to put bigger wheels on. The blacked out rims make the wheels look smaller than they really are... at least to me eye.

I would have thought so as well, but the blackened wheels actually seem to flow with the tires nicely to create large, all-black wheels where there would otherwise be contrasting white rims on thick, black tires that can dwarf the overall look of the car.

The absence of the X-line package (the roof rails, the chrome surrounds, and other silver/metallic-y bits) on the all black car enhance the look you're trying to go for, which is a practical but low-slung-looking urban crawler. With X-line, there's no question in my mind that the car needs bigger wheels.

This is not necessarily something I would do to my car. Often you'll see "murdered out" cars and actually catch yourself staring at them because of the obnoxious distastefulness, but this car is successful in its subtle execution. Well done. Enjoy!

MattUK · 12-29-2011, 12:14 PM

Fantastic.. now.. are you going to start offering to get our front grills done the same

12-21-2011, 03:45 PM	#26
nfs060 New Member Drives: 2011 x3 35i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Montreal Posts: 19 iTrader: (0)	I like the overall look. That must takes some guts to do it. The most aggressive X3 Ive seen. No longer female driver friendly. LOL. Last edited by nfs060; 12-21-2011 at 05:24 PM.

12-21-2011, 07:01 PM	#31
BTT 335i X5 M Sport F30 M Sport Drives: X5 M Sport-F30 M Sport Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 272 iTrader: (3)	Looks very nice, but is not dangerous in the night? __________________ BMW E46 2000 - Lexus RX 350 2005 - BMW E60 2006 - BMW E92 2008 - BMW F25 2011(sold) BMW F30 2012 - Mineral Grey 335i. BMW E70 2013 - M Sport Black Sappihire Metallic

12-22-2011, 08:29 AM	#37
n55x3 Lieutenant Drives: n55 x3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: us Posts: 411 iTrader: (0)	Here are the only pix I have right now and they aren't the best quality cause they are from cell phone but you still get an idea of what it will look like debadged. Wife's X3 is sitting next to our old Tahoe (kinda our work truck / tow vehicle now, doesn't see a lot of use), I think I secretly want to paint her X3 wheels black too! Edit: Just noticed you already debadged. Post up some pix with the badges gone! Attached Images

12-23-2011, 05:18 AM	#38
the infamous... Lieutenant General Drives: like I'M BOUT THAT LIFE Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: PARADISE aka DAWNTOWN Posts: 16,890 iTrader: (0)	good shit! looks like u aced murderology 101 __________________ "simple is clean" -The ///ModFather [ iND ] - [ eAs ] - [ ACM ] - [ LTMW ] - [ AA ]

12-23-2011, 10:02 AM	#39
TN_3 Captain Drives: 2011 135i E82 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 725 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 BMW X3 35i F25 [0.00] 2011 BMW 135i E82 [0.00]	I like the 135i next to the X3 in the garage....not biased or anything __________________ (ED 6/6/13) 2013 AH3 F30 l EB2 l BLACK l ALUM l M-SPORT l PREM l TECH l COLD l DHP l S-AT l HK l 19" 2011 X3 xDrive35i F25 l SG l OYSTER l ALUM l M-SPORT l PREM l NAV l PREM AUDIO 2011 135i E82 l SG l CORAL l GLACIER l DCT l PREM l M-SPORT l NAV l HK

12-21-2011, 03:17 PM	#23
jt2 Annoyance Drives: Yes Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 83 iTrader: (0)	How much loss of brighness of the brake/signals/running lights is there?

12-21-2011, 05:31 PM	#28
bbg2d Second Lieutenant Drives: X1 35i Sport Line Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 229 iTrader: (0)	Urban Assault Vehicle FTW!

12-21-2011, 05:47 PM	#29
Bandit6 Migrant Worker in the Global War of Terrorism Drives: 328i sedan 07, X3 28i 12 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 26 iTrader: (0)	I like the overall look you've achieved, but I agree with the poster who suggested you need to put bigger wheels on. The blacked out rims make the wheels look smaller than they really are... at least to me eye.

12-21-2011, 06:33 PM	#30
carlili4190 Private First Class Drives: 07 Nissan 350Z, 11 BMW X3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Lincoln Park Posts: 196 iTrader: (0)	Where did you get the wheels done? I've been looking into powder coating my wheels as well

12-21-2011, 11:47 PM	#32
inamik75 Captain Drives: E60 5 series Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 696 iTrader: (0)	Nice pic, as a minimum the debadging needs to be done. If you had larger rims and the rears staggered this would be killer!

12-22-2011, 01:06 AM	#34
FREE BIMMER New Member Drives: 2008 BMW X3 M Sport Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Jacksonville Beach, FL Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	I am in the process of "Murdering out" my X3. I am going to take the badges off too. Except the BMW badges of coarse. I am painting the wheels, blacking out the tail lights and I have already blacked out the reflectors and the grille. I thought about wrapping it in a matte black finish... Looks good man!

12-22-2011, 05:03 AM	#36
Rodion Second Lieutenant Drives: X3 (F25) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 228 iTrader: (0)	I was just going to say that next step is to make it matte black. Current looks is nice of course. Not overdone.

12-23-2011, 11:18 AM	#40
Forster Private First Class Drives: X5M, S54 Mcoupe Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 169 iTrader: (0)	Best looking X3 I've seen in awhile! Good job man. Only thing I can comment on is the BMW logos. Makes a blacked out car pop when logos are blacked out or black and white versus blue and black, IMO. Bimmian.com has every color combo.. __________________ 11' BMW X5 M 01' BMW M Coupe

12-23-2011, 11:19 AM	#41
Forster Private First Class Drives: X5M, S54 Mcoupe Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 169 iTrader: (0)	Versus blue and white* is what I meant.. Take care! __________________ 11' BMW X5 M 01' BMW M Coupe

12-27-2011, 05:46 AM	#42
turbotoy4me First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 BMW X3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CO Posts: 368 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 335i XDrive Coupe [0.00] 2011 X3 35i M-Sport [0.00]	Nicely done. You have put a lot of work into the X3 making it your own. Enjoy! Looks like the X-Drive Bat-Mobile.

12-29-2011, 12:14 PM	#44
MattUK Captain Unsensible Drives: 2011 X3 3.0D MSport Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 340 iTrader: (0)	Fantastic.. now.. are you going to start offering to get our front grills done the same

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