04-27-2019, 08:34 AM | #23 |
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I wonder how much of a pain the install is. I always get a bit leery when it comes to have to add new holes to a vehicle...part of why I have yet to throw those splitters on my car!
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04-27-2019, 09:07 AM | #27 |
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They are not something that I’d invest in because, for me, there’s no significant advantage, visual or otherwise. I’m a fan of cars being ‘bog standard’... I’m attracted to cars that have been designed and produced and look good as they are. I wouldn’t buy an Aventador and start bolting bits to it!
I can accept accessory/custom parts which are parts manufactured by the original manufacturer for that particular vehicle, or parts they they approve by third party manufacturers. BMW used to recommend AC Schnitzer parts and sell them from dealerships. I think the only reason that they no longer do is because they’ve realised there’s a market for producing their own parts, although I think that they’d do well if they produced a bigger range of M Performance parts/accessories for people like us to personalise our cars tastefully. So far, I’ve put black grilles (OEM) on mine. |
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04-27-2019, 10:06 AM | #28 |
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Just tinted the front windows. I quite like the understated look of the M40i as it is. However, eventually I'd like to get new wheels...either the 699m or the new 21" X3M wheels I really like. I think the 19" 698m wheels that I have now are a bit too small for the body, but at the time I needed them for the all season tires. I do like the black grilles but doubt I'd swap. To each their own though.
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If the stock one was gloss black then I’d be happy enough with it, but I just can’t understand why they paint it that grey colour that doesn’t match any of the other trim! Imo that is a stranger design than these aftermarket diffusers! |
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I have just realised that this diffuser is a copy of the genuine M Performance diffuser for the F90 M5!: |
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04-27-2019, 12:19 PM | #34 |
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Yes, get one and report back! I like someone else being the guinea pig.
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04-27-2019, 12:29 PM | #35 |
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How about the rear windows tinted only? I don't like the rears and fronts not matching. Where I live tinting is as much out of necessity as it is aesthetic.
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It’s a matter of safety, you wouldn’t drive at night with sunglasses on, so why drive with tinted side windows that obscure your view? They are illegal in the UK, and rightly so.
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Living in the UK, tint isn't a big deal but in places that get really hot and stay very sunny it's a must. Last edited by weez; 04-27-2019 at 01:07 PM.. |
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04-27-2019, 01:18 PM | #39 |
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Because you find all these things!
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Saw these about a week or two ago and I'm on the fence at the moment
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