Dark Graphite w/ Full Black IND Trim Pics

FreeMarcal · 05-05-2019, 04:07 PM

Check-point on my goodies so far:

IND painted side vent
IND painted front reflectors
IND painted front grill
IND painted mirror caps
IND painted front "boomerang" trim pieces
20% front window tint
De-badged

Hopefully helpful for people leaning towards Dark Graphite (better than black IMO). I have not done the IND rear reflectors but could be convinced. I've got about 2k miles on her and she is my current daily driver. Next on the to-do list is some new wheels (black BBS is #1 on the list right now) & summer non-RF tires. Any suggestions welcome both for wheels and offset ... would likely go smaller wheel diameter for weight & comfort reasons. And on the last pic -- I spent too much on the car to be able to afford any ring (sorry babe)

chicagofan00 · 05-05-2019, 07:42 PM

Looking good! I'd definitely do the rear reflector delete as well. Looks so much better IMHO.

GGEVOX · 05-05-2019, 08:16 PM

^^^ You think? I am a fan of a bit of contrast. Not everything blacked out on the rear bumper. But each is own. I am totally doing everything else black from IND. I am just a sucker for the red/ black contrast.

chicagofan00 · 05-05-2019, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by GGEVOX

^^^ You think? I am a fan of a bit of contrast. Not everything blacked out on the rear bumper. But each is own. I am totally doing everything else black from IND. I am just a sucker for the red/ black contrast.

I think there is enough contrast with the taillights already. The reflectors are just out of place in my opinion. Granted mine is Glacier Silver but I like mine a lot better after doing it.

They Call Me Bruce · 05-06-2019, 12:43 AM

YOU WENT TO JARED!!!

Crassus · 05-06-2019, 03:46 AM

Great mods. This week I saw a black grille on a G01 for the first time. It made the kidneys look bigger and gives the front a more premium look in line with the big kidneys on the X5.
It's an instant mod I will do when my car arrives.

I hugely recommend it.

BigJake · 05-06-2019, 10:25 AM

Looks nice!

I love the dark graphite and actually like the cerium grill. Offsets some of the darkness to me.

fricfracfrank · 05-06-2019, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FreeMarcal

Check-point on my goodies so far:

IND painted side vent
IND painted front reflectors
IND painted front grill
IND painted mirror caps
IND painted front "boomerang" trim pieces
20% front window tint
De-badged

Hopefully helpful for people leaning towards Dark Graphite (better than black IMO). I have not done the IND rear reflectors but could be convinced. I've got about 2k miles on her and she is my current daily driver. Next on the to-do list is some new wheels (black BBS is #1 on the list right now) & summer non-RF tires. Any suggestions welcome both for wheels and offset ... would likely go smaller wheel diameter for weight & comfort reasons. And on the last pic -- I spent too much on the car to be able to afford any ring (sorry babe)

He went to Jared

fricfracfrank · 05-06-2019, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chicagofan00

Quote:

Originally Posted by GGEVOX

^^^ You think? I am a fan of a bit of contrast. Not everything blacked out on the rear bumper. But each is own. I am totally doing everything else black from IND. I am just a sucker for the red/ black contrast.

I think there is enough contrast with the taillights already. The reflectors are just out of place in my opinion. Granted mine is Glacier Silver but I like mine a lot better after doing it.

IMO the reflectors should have been placed on the lower portion of the bumper in the grayish area.

teaston · 05-06-2019, 03:59 PM

Looks so much better with the black bits!

Just needs some bigger wheels now

Lux700 · 05-06-2019, 06:44 PM

Ditto, re the wheels.

FreeMarcal · 05-07-2019, 10:34 AM

Appreciate the replies & opinions. You all convinced me to do rear reflector delete (IND gets more of my money

).

I was going to post in the wheel & tire threads but more fun to make this kind of a quasi-build thread. As you can see, I am running the standard OEM 19x7.5 (+32) with 245/50/R19 RF tires. I am likely going to spring for a staggered black BBS CC-R wheel set-up:

Front: 20x8.5 (+30) with 245/45/R20
Rear: 20x10.5 (+34) with 275/40/R20
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+

Not going to be cheap, but I learned a long time ago compromise ends up being more expensive for me than just doing what I wanted from the get-go. Wheels below plus some outputs from willtheyfit.com to show the width difference (really cool visualization tool IMO):

BBS CC-R Wheels:

Front Fitment:

Rear Fitment:

Welcome any final thoughts / opinions before pushing the "go' button. I think after wheels + tires + rear deflector I will be just about done w/ this build. I think ...

coupegt · 05-07-2019, 11:46 AM

Overall it looks very nice, I was about to purchase a Dark Graphite, but wife wanted the Sapphire Blk

Can y please share how u painted the grills ? did u sand it before painting ? What type of paint did u use ?

teaston · 05-07-2019, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by coupegt

Overall it looks very nice, I was about to purchase a Dark Graphite, but wife wanted the Sapphire Blk

Can y please share how u painted the grills ? did u sand it before painting ? What type of paint did u use ?

They're not painted, IND supply the BMW M Performance grilles

KAP8 · 05-07-2019, 12:10 PM

Both those cars look fabulous. All I've done is replace the kidneys with M performance grills. But I need to remove all traces of cerium.

popopine · 05-07-2019, 11:16 PM

slick ride. I bet a set of eyebrows or lids would tighten that front up even more. Btw, has anyone seen these available?

IM_ALL_IN · 05-08-2019, 05:59 PM

Looks good, but those wheels

MADBMWX5MC · 05-08-2019, 06:09 PM

That looks very nice and different

cbsturge · 05-23-2019, 09:48 PM

Is that grill matte black or glossy?

FreeMarcal · 05-25-2019, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by cbsturge

Is that grill matte black or glossy?

I did gloss black. Prob going with gloss black wheels so wanted to match. Might look matte-ish because those pics were not in the sun.

Will78801 · 06-01-2019, 08:33 PM

Sorry might be on another thread but how did you remove your boomrangs?

chicagofan00 · 06-01-2019, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Will78801

Sorry might be on another thread but how did you remove your boomrangs?

They are just held in by clips.

05-05-2019, 04:07 PM	#1
FreeMarcal Enlisted Member 37 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2018 Jeep JLU / 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	Dark Graphite w/ Full Black IND Trim Pics Check-point on my goodies so far: IND painted side vent IND painted front reflectors IND painted front grill IND painted mirror caps IND painted front "boomerang" trim pieces 20% front window tint De-badged Hopefully helpful for people leaning towards Dark Graphite (better than black IMO). I have not done the IND rear reflectors but could be convinced. I've got about 2k miles on her and she is my current daily driver. Next on the to-do list is some new wheels (black BBS is #1 on the list right now) & summer non-RF tires. Any suggestions welcome both for wheels and offset ... would likely go smaller wheel diameter for weight & comfort reasons. And on the last pic -- I spent too much on the car to be able to afford any ring (sorry babe)
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05-07-2019, 10:34 AM	#12
FreeMarcal Enlisted Member 37 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2018 Jeep JLU / 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	Appreciate the replies & opinions. You all convinced me to do rear reflector delete (IND gets more of my money ). I was going to post in the wheel & tire threads but more fun to make this kind of a quasi-build thread. As you can see, I am running the standard OEM 19x7.5 (+32) with 245/50/R19 RF tires. I am likely going to spring for a staggered black BBS CC-R wheel set-up: Front: 20x8.5 (+30) with 245/45/R20 Rear: 20x10.5 (+34) with 275/40/R20 Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ Not going to be cheap, but I learned a long time ago compromise ends up being more expensive for me than just doing what I wanted from the get-go. Wheels below plus some outputs from willtheyfit.com to show the width difference (really cool visualization tool IMO): BBS CC-R Wheels: Front Fitment: Rear Fitment: Welcome any final thoughts / opinions before pushing the "go' button. I think after wheels + tires + rear deflector I will be just about done w/ this build. I think ...
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