Opinions wanted: With or without accent stripes on E92 Moonstone?

Brey335i · 08-31-2011, 12:13 AM

Say nein to the stripes

eisenb11 · 08-31-2011, 01:20 AM

Without

DesiRoc · 08-31-2011, 01:37 AM

Lol the poll pretty much sums it up.

Decorum · 08-31-2011, 07:05 AM

Wow, thanks for all the responses guys! The message is overwhelmingly clear - I guess the stripes stay off!

I figured the majority would be against it, but I didn't expect it to be this unanimous!

Anyway, thanks for helping me decide!

RaceBlood · 08-31-2011, 08:07 AM

old school

rshew · 08-31-2011, 11:45 AM

Without

twinturboa51 · 08-31-2011, 01:32 PM

with.....adds at least 5 horsepower

reprod · 08-31-2011, 01:37 PM

Those striped would look ok if the car was more aggressive overall... aggressive offset 19s maybe.

But with stock M-Sport... I say no.

Frenk · 08-31-2011, 01:43 PM

THe only stripes that you should consider is the 3 color M-Power if you have an M3

rbtamms · 08-31-2011, 01:46 PM

No stripes...

Decorum · 08-31-2011, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reprod

Those striped would look ok if the car was more aggressive overall... aggressive offset 19s maybe.

But with stock M-Sport... I say no.

Yeah, that's a good point.

LeMans E90 · 08-31-2011, 05:22 PM

Emphatic no.

Decorum · 09-01-2011, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaceBlood

old school

Nice, where did you get those?

acerboo · 09-01-2011, 04:54 PM

i bought some and had them for a year wondering wether to fit or not, in the end i did and now would do the same again if i bought anew car they look really good on the coupe

Decorum · 09-01-2011, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acerboo

i bought some and had them for a year wondering wether to fit or not, in the end i did and now would do the same again if i bought anew car they look really good on the coupe

Interesting! Any photos?

edirtaynine · 09-01-2011, 05:07 PM

do it!

AndreyT · 09-01-2011, 05:19 PM

To the original poster:

The straight-on side view looks much better with stripes. But both corner views (front and rear) look better without stripes.

So, if you like stripes, you might consider tweaking them from what you have already. The fact that the rear end of the stripe tapers off before reaching the trunk lid is good. And that's exactly the problem with the front: don't let the stripe to bump into the headlight as it does now.

JoeyBananaz18 · 09-02-2011, 12:19 AM

E90post.com, For it's members' inability to get creative, think outside the box, and let go of the notion that every BMW must look exactly the same. Congrats guys, you've earned it.

acerboo · 09-02-2011, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Decorum

Interesting! Any photos?

it looks the same as your pics but as with a lot of mods they look much better in the metal and they are top quality, do it and if you dont like them they can be removed without damage to the paint. ive never been one to take notice of what others say, be different its not a bad thing!

Decorum · 09-03-2011, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acerboo

it looks the same as your pics but as with a lot of mods they look much better in the metal and they are top quality, do it and if you dont like them they can be removed without damage to the paint. ive never been one to take notice of what others say, be different its not a bad thing!

Yeah it doesn't hurt to give it a try I guess! What paint color is yours?

PeteW84 · 09-03-2011, 11:02 AM

Please do not not...

shirazzzy · 09-12-2011, 08:08 PM

Definitely WITHOUT! No question.

View Poll Results: Which looks better?
With	8	10.67%
Either way	0	0%
Without	67	89.33%
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08-31-2011, 12:13 AM	#23
Brey335i Banned 122 Rep 4,771 Posts Drives: e46 ///M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (11)	Say nein to the stripes
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08-31-2011, 01:20 AM	#24
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08-31-2011, 01:37 AM	#25
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08-31-2011, 07:05 AM	#26
Decorum New Member 3 Rep 25 Posts Drives: E92 335i 2012 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gothenburg, Sweden iTrader: (0)	Wow, thanks for all the responses guys! The message is overwhelmingly clear - I guess the stripes stay off! I figured the majority would be against it, but I didn't expect it to be this unanimous! Anyway, thanks for helping me decide!
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08-31-2011, 08:07 AM	#27
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08-31-2011, 11:45 AM	#28
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08-31-2011, 01:32 PM	#29
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08-31-2011, 01:37 PM	#30
reprod Lieutenant Colonel 187 Rep 1,768 Posts Drives: '16 M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (6)	Those striped would look ok if the car was more aggressive overall... aggressive offset 19s maybe. But with stock M-Sport... I say no. __________________ '11 Space Grey E92 335xi M-Sport (KWv1 Coils \| Saddle Brown \| Bamboo) (Returned) '14 Mineral Grey F32 335i M-Sport (Dinan DHP \| LED Lights \| Coral Red \| Hexagonal Aluminum) (Returned) '16 Mineral Grey F80 M3 ZCP
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08-31-2011, 01:43 PM	#31
Frenk Captain 33 Rep 655 Posts Drives: e92 328i X-Drive M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Québec iTrader: (0)	THe only stripes that you should consider is the 3 color M-Power if you have an M3
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08-31-2011, 01:46 PM	#32
rbtamms Major 67 Rep 1,450 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 and 2013 F25 Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 328i [0.00]	No stripes...
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08-31-2011, 05:22 PM	#34
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09-01-2011, 04:54 PM	#36
acerboo Brigadier General 194 Rep 3,923 Posts Drives: e92 335d lci Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kent iTrader: (2)	i bought some and had them for a year wondering wether to fit or not, in the end i did and now would do the same again if i bought anew car they look really good on the coupe
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09-01-2011, 05:07 PM	#38
edirtaynine Major General 87 Rep 6,088 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	do it!
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09-01-2011, 05:19 PM	#39
AndreyT Major 59 Rep 1,038 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Sedan, Sport Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Northern California iTrader: (0)	To the original poster: The straight-on side view looks much better with stripes. But both corner views (front and rear) look better without stripes. So, if you like stripes, you might consider tweaking them from what you have already. The fact that the rear end of the stripe tapers off before reaching the trunk lid is good. And that's exactly the problem with the front: don't let the stripe to bump into the headlight as it does now. Last edited by AndreyT; 09-01-2011 at 05:56 PM..
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09-02-2011, 12:19 AM	#40
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09-03-2011, 11:02 AM	#43
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09-12-2011, 08:08 PM	#44
shirazzzy Private 8 Rep 87 Posts Drives: 2008 e93 M3//AW,BB//6SPD Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Suffolk County, Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Definitely WITHOUT! No question.
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