These look any good?

[Jehu]

Anybody seen these (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RARE-94-96-BMW-E34-BLACK-Grill-525-528-530-540-M5-AC_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33645QQihZ007QQitemZ 170166490290QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVWQQtcZphoto#ebay photohosting) ? Getting the car back tomorrow with blacked out window chrome and smoked tail lights. Still considering what to do with the front corner sigals, Leave 'em as they are? Buy smoked Orange or smoked Clears?

[infurno]

im on a projector so my contrast range is a little less then an lcd so my colors will probably be off but this may help anyway

http://www.buysmartpc.com/temp2/mod.jpg

[Jehu]

im on a projector so my contrast range is a little less then an lcd so my colors will probably be off but this may help anyway

http://www.buysmartpc.com/temp2/mod.jpg

If you wnat to knock yourself out here are a bunch better pics.. http://home.comcast.net/~cpkver8/index.html

[Macv]

Colors are fine, I've never been a fan of the black kidneys on black bimmer. Its sad you went with the shadowline Now the wheels' lip will look a tad out of place. ..... make them black too >:]

If you smoke the kidneys and corners.... I'd suggest smoking the headlights. That'd be baddassssss.

Always loved your 5, so I'll deal with whatever route you go :D

[Jehu]

its Oxford Green not Black.. I dislike the chrome and have always liked the shadowline . I've seen it on the green and i didn't think it looked badly. I got a fairly light tint on the tails . I think,haven't actually seen them yet but going on the sample at the shop they're not agressively blacked. Nothing is irreversable though so I can always get a set of chrome again if I end up disliking the blacked. They did it in Matte , not gloss or flat and the ebay kidneys look shinier than i expect the trim to.

[Blitzkrieg Bob]

looks kinda gay



all the definition of the design of car is lost in a wash of sterile monochrome.

Next time you head to the Cape, go to P Town and have a few drinks at the Atlantic House, they'll love your car.

[CharlesAFerg]

...Sometimes I can be ashamed of my own community.
What the heck was that?
I think the comments above are uncalled for IMHO.

Yet, to stay on topic,
The black kidneys would look better on a light color car.

[Blitzkrieg Bob]

...Sometimes I can be ashamed

Oh, You're so cute when you blush

[Jehu]

looks kinda gay



all the definition of the design of car is lost in a wash of sterile monochrome.

Next time you head to the Cape, go to P Town and have a few drinks at the Atlantic House, they'll love your car.

I'm sure you know ALL about THAT!

[CharlesAFerg]

Wow, why so rude to other members...
I'm not doing anything to be ashamed of, I just don't think that was cool & feel it's completely justified to point it out.
Am I being unreasonable?

Really doesn't make me want to be involved with this board if people are bashing for no reason.
Bob, I know that you know better.

[Paul in NZ]

Think the shadow line lloks fine.In fact i think the chrome looks weird on black cars,and other darker colours.Agree about keeping the kidneys chrome though....
http://www.bimmer.info/bmw/kiwi535/feft%20side.jpg

[Ferret]

Think the shadow line lloks fine.In fact i think the chrome looks weird on black cars,and other darker colours.Agree about keeping the kidneys chrome though....


Those wheels... my first thought was 'why's he posted a picture of an Audi?'

Crappy pics I know, but I never did like the chrome down the side of the vehicle:
(oooold 525i: )
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Ferret101/Car/525front.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Ferret101/Car/Front-1.jpg

(old TDS: ) Shadowline, similar color:
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Ferret101/Car/DSC00037-1.jpg
(Current 540i)
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Ferret101/Car/IMG_0840.jpg

Last photo half inched from Sidney Rough-Diamond while he had the 540i - hope you dont object!

[Dave M]

you guys...........

always finding something to squable over ;) Jehu, if I saw the black kidneys for $40, I would have bought em rather than painting mine. I think it was Abrahams that has em, but a bit more expensive.

Bob, I painted mine orange :D

Dave M

[Macv]

its Oxford Green not Black.. I dislike the chrome and have always liked the shadowline . I've seen it on the green and i didn't think it looked badly. I got a fairly light tint on the tails . I think,haven't actually seen them yet but going on the sample at the shop they're not agressively blacked. Nothing is irreversable though so I can always get a set of chrome again if I end up disliking the blacked. They did it in Matte , not gloss or flat and the ebay kidneys look shinier than i expect the trim to.

Yeah, I said black bimmer as a general statement. I'm not a huge fan of black kidneys on DARK bimmers.

I'll be awaiting pics, I'm sure you'll pull it off well.

[Dr. evil]

nay for the black...... yeah for chrome

too dark IMO

[Denton]

Eww, no.

There is no definition/contrast. Yuck.

If you have polished lips you need chrome trim.

[Jehu]

I am an iconoclast. Seeing the pics of shadowline with chrome kidney i don't suppose it clashes badly.

[leicesterboy15]

So I guess its just me then that prefers the shadowline trim for the grill on darker cars! I think they both look good but personally I prefer the shadowline.


I think Matt is better but the grilles for sale look gloss or is that just the pics? I used shadowline tape on my grilles so I can reverse if I want to.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e97/brighterbuys/My%20Stuff/Img_2007noplate.jpg

Manufacturers do it all the time, they replace chrome for black trim for a sportier look.

[Blitzkrieg Bob]

Bob, I painted mine orange :D

Dave M


Uh.....Orange?

But then you're Canadian eyh, so that works:D

[Jehu]

So I guess its just me then that prefers the shadowline trim for the grill on darker cars! I think they both look good but personally I prefer the shadowline.


I think Matt is better but the grilles for sale look gloss or is that just the pics? I used shadowline tape on my grilles so I can reverse if I want to.


Manufacturers do it all the time, they replace chrome for black trim for a sportier look.

Yea, the replacements in the ebay auction are shiny plastic , that's why i asked if anyone had seen them in "real life" wondering if they were still that glossy.
I found another place (http://www.autowerks.com/xcart/customer/product.php?productid=23173&cat=691&page=1) that may have them in a matte finish. Gonna check into that.

[Denton]

So I guess its just me then that prefers the shadowline trim for the grill on darker cars! I think they both look good but personally I prefer the shadowline.


Manufacturers do it all the time, they replace chrome for black trim for a sportier look.

I wouldn't black out the grill on my Alpine car.

What you have to understand is that the CHROME kidneys are signature BMW. Not just twin kidneys. So you're stripping it of it's most-recognizable trademark.

BMW does shadowline too on sport models, but they sure as hell don't black out the kidneys. And the only exception to the polished lips is the E38 Sport, with polished-lip M-Parallels and Shadowline. Doesn't quite look right.

[Blitzkrieg Bob]

How 'bout some 80's gold trim?

Do the whole nine yards, grill, window trim, door handles, badges and a set of those unforgettable fender guards.

then get Don Johnson to autograph it.

[leicesterboy15]

What you have to understand is that the CHROME kidneys are signature BMW. Not just twin kidneys. So you're stripping it of it's most-recognizable trademark.


But so are the twin headlights. I see where you're coming from but I guess I just don't agree. I mean its not exactly a body kit is it...or anything else that completely changes the look.

[uscharalph]

To each his own. It's up to personal preference. I personally don't like them.

[Jehu]

I wouldn't black out the grill on my Alpine car.

What you have to understand is that the CHROME kidneys are signature BMW. Not just twin kidneys. So you're stripping it of it's most-recognizable trademark.

BMW does shadowline too on sport models, but they sure as hell don't black out the kidneys. And the only exception to the polished lips is the E38 Sport, with polished-lip M-Parallels and Shadowline. Doesn't quite look right.

I don't really consider my lips polished. they are painted as far as i am aware they are not polished bare metal. While not being a brushed aluminum they don't have that shiny polished metal appearance.

[filip00]

i prefer shadowline around the windows, but chrome grills.

[Jehu]

http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/9485/newpaint006wm5.jpg

[Sam-Son]

Like Denton said it doesn't have any contrast...but its you car man to hell with what others think do what you want and be happy;)

[Jehu]

Like Denton said it doesn't have any contrast...but its you car man to hell with what others think do what you want and be happy;)

Not that I want to argue but it most clearly does have contrast,its not a sharp contrast yet it is amply evident and to my eye its subtlty is preferable to the flashy chrome look which in my opinion is cheap looking.

[Paul in NZ]

Not that I want to argue but it most clearly does have contrast,its not a sharp contrast yet it is amply evident and to my eye its subtlty is preferable to the flashy chrome look which in my opinion is cheap looking.
+1
looks good iMO

[attack eagle]

looks kinda gay



all the definition of the design of car is lost in a wash of sterile monochrome.

Next time you head to the Cape, go to P Town and have a few drinks at the Atlantic House, they'll love your car.

not a super fan of the glossy black kidneys, at least not against black. I did mine in a textured satin black... not super great definition on a monitor but IRL they stand out just fine against the gloss black.

Your car, ignore lightning war bob. It should be an expression of your taste, and I think they'll look just fine on a green car. The V8s always look a little funky to me anyway with those huge chrome trim rings.