Mod Progress

jetblackcoupe · 07-15-2011, 06:58 PM

So far, I have installed the black painted side reflectors and the Lux H8 lights.

Stock:

Lux H8:

Reflectors:

Overall, I'm happy with both mods. Reflectors is a nice subtle touch, and the Lux is a big improvement over the yellow stock angel eyes (although it still bothers me a little when the outer rings are dim in direct sunlight). Reflectors were easy install, but removing the leftover stock adhesive is really annoying. Lux was a bit harder since I have big hands, but I finally got it done (I think I did it right... sometimes I blame the outer ring dimming on bad installation, any ideas??).

I also got 20% tints from a local shop, and I'm disappointed because they're definitely lighter than 20% and the rear window matrix SUCKS. Probably gonna get 5% from a better place soon.

Next, I'm going to MAC to paint and install m3 rep side skirts and OEM aero lip, install OEM gloss black kidneys, paint window trim gloss black, and do some detailing and dent/scratch removal. I'll keep posting pics when I get the chance.

Also on the way are 19" Avant Garde M310 Gunmetal... =D

JTO24 · 07-15-2011, 07:41 PM

Very nice! I'm interested to see the progress for obvious reasons lol

wachupita · 07-16-2011, 03:44 PM

black reflectors look niice! did you paint them or bought them already painted? If so can you give me the link to buy them already painted? My car is alpine white.
thanks!

jetblackcoupe · 07-16-2011, 07:23 PM

I bought them pre-painted from **********s.com

jetblackcoupe · 08-07-2011, 11:14 PM

Car is back from MAC, everything was done perfectly. M3 side skirts, aero lip, black kidneys, black window trim, black lower grilles. Avant Garde M310 Gunmetal sitting in my garage, trying to find/get my wheel lock key. I'll put pictures up when I get the chance. MAC = awesome, worth the 1.5 hour drive.

07-15-2011, 06:58 PM	#1
jetblackcoupe Captain 215 Rep 799 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 335i 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (2)	Mod Progress - 2008 jet black e92 335i So far, I have installed the black painted side reflectors and the Lux H8 lights. Stock: Lux H8: Reflectors: Overall, I'm happy with both mods. Reflectors is a nice subtle touch, and the Lux is a big improvement over the yellow stock angel eyes (although it still bothers me a little when the outer rings are dim in direct sunlight). Reflectors were easy install, but removing the leftover stock adhesive is really annoying. Lux was a bit harder since I have big hands, but I finally got it done (I think I did it right... sometimes I blame the outer ring dimming on bad installation, any ideas??). I also got 20% tints from a local shop, and I'm disappointed because they're definitely lighter than 20% and the rear window matrix SUCKS. Probably gonna get 5% from a better place soon. Next, I'm going to MAC to paint and install m3 rep side skirts and OEM aero lip, install OEM gloss black kidneys, paint window trim gloss black, and do some detailing and dent/scratch removal. I'll keep posting pics when I get the chance. Also on the way are 19" Avant Garde M310 Gunmetal... =D
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07-15-2011, 07:41 PM	#2
JTO24 never could compete with Lloyd Braun 5999 Rep 5,659 Posts Drives: 2022 G80 M3 6MT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Jersey iTrader: (8)	Very nice! I'm interested to see the progress for obvious reasons lol __________________ Current: 2025 G80 M3 6MT \| Boston Green \| Tartufo Former: 2022 G80 M3 6MT SG \| KO, 2018 F87 M2 6MT \| AW, 2016 981 Cayman 6MT \| JB, 2015 F80 M3 DCT \| TZB \| GB, 2013 E92 M3 6MT \| MW \| FRB
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07-16-2011, 03:44 PM	#3
wachupita I <3 BMW 12 Rep 85 Posts Drives: LCI E90 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Puerto Rico iTrader: (0)	black reflectors look niice! did you paint them or bought them already painted? If so can you give me the link to buy them already painted? My car is alpine white. thanks!
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07-16-2011, 07:23 PM	#4
jetblackcoupe Captain 215 Rep 799 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 335i 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (2)	I bought them pre-painted from **********s.com
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08-07-2011, 11:14 PM	#5
jetblackcoupe Captain 215 Rep 799 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 335i 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (2)	Car is back from MAC, everything was done perfectly. M3 side skirts, aero lip, black kidneys, black window trim, black lower grilles. Avant Garde M310 Gunmetal sitting in my garage, trying to find/get my wheel lock key. I'll put pictures up when I get the chance. MAC = awesome, worth the 1.5 hour drive.
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