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View Poll Results: Alubeam Chrome Matte or Satin Grey?
Alubeam Chrome Matte 26 45.61%
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      10-26-2014, 05:21 AM   #89
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Too me the blue hue presented looks overpowering as the x5 has a lot of body mass.

Firstly, I like the frozen/matte look on M cars. Unsure how that would look like on the x5 with more surface area. Both Satin Grey & Chrome Matte obviously look great on the sports car with more flowing smooth lines.

If you think the matt look is ok on X5 then to me the Chrome Matte pic 6 of the Aston Martin has the matte/frozen look, otherwise Satin Grey. Also Chrome Matte just looks sharper a more distinct look, gets my vote. Poll is 14 to 10, sounds like the elections, and soon the winner is....
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Too me the blue hue presented looks overpowering as the x5 has a lot of body mass.

Firstly, I like the frozen/matte look on M cars. Unsure how that would look like on the x5 with more surface area. Both Satin Grey & Chrome Matte obviously look great on the sports car with more flowing smooth lines.

If you think the matt look is ok on X5 then to me the Chrome Matte pic 6 of the Aston Martin has the matte/frozen look, otherwise Satin Grey. Also Chrome Matte just looks sharper a more distinct look, gets my vote. Poll is 14 to 10, sounds like the elections, and soon the winner is....
Thank you for your input, my friend . The Chrome Matte is the color I've decided on. Supplies are ordered; they should be coming this week so I can finally begin this long awaited project. Thanks to you I just noticed in pic 6 that the Aston also has the same carbon fiber 3k gloss around the exhaust area. It actually looks really good with the Chrome Matte. I think I'm going to go this route.
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      10-26-2014, 07:40 AM   #91
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Should be us thanking you for all your time and expeditious help.
For sure, I like the carbon contrast to mix it up.
I didn't even notice the detail in the pic, you have good eyes. Subtlety is nice.
Great suggestion by CY07.

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Just an update for everyone. My wrap materials arrived today. My car will be going in tomorrow for the next few days for the whole install. I'm looking forward to sharing the final results with everyone!
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Just an update for everyone. My wrap materials arrived today. My car will be going in tomorrow for the next few days for the whole install. I'm looking forward to sharing the final results with everyone!


Good Luck and we are all anxiously waiting to see the final product as well, you are creating a one of a kind X5 with all your mods.
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Good Luck and we are all anxiously waiting to see the final product as well, you are creating a one of a kind X5 with all your mods.
Thanks, buddy .
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Wow that silver looks fantastic
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You do everything tastefully, including how you communicate with all of us. Looking forward to the final result.
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You do everything tastefully, including how you communicate with all of us. Looking forward to the final result.
Thank you, my friend . I was helped by all of you with your advice and feedback - I would have been stuck on what to choose without it, lol. This project was definitely worth the wait. Thanks again to everyone for the positive words and voting in my poll. This really is a wonderful/helpful community .
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Thank you, my friend . I was helped by all of you with your advice and feedback - I would have been stuck on what to choose without it, lol. This project was definitely worth the wait. Thanks again to everyone for the positive words and voting in my poll. This really is a wonderful/helpful community .
Opasha belongs to one of the X5 legendary modders.

I can't wait to see how the rear diffuser will look with rest of the car.
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Opasha belongs to one of the X5 legendary modders.

I can't wait to see how the rear diffuser will look with rest of the car.
Haha, says the guy who gave me the carbon fiber bumper idea in the first place . Thanks for your help as always, buddy.
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I am a little late to the thread. I vote for the Alubeam Chrome Matte. Can not wait to see the end result. Good luck, Opasha.
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I am a little late to the thread. I vote for the Alubeam Chrome Matte. Can not wait to see the end result. Good luck, Opasha.
No worries . Thanks, bud. That's the color that was decided .
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any updates? I'm pretty excited to see how yours turns out!
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any updates? I'm pretty excited to see how yours turns out!
Yeah, it's in the shop. I did the CF steering wheel with my friend last week. I dropped it off Saturday night for the wrapping and went by today to check on it. The interior CF is almost all finished. I think that should be done tonight or tomorrow morning. Then he will wrap with the Satin Chrome exterior, powdercoat the brakes satin/metallic blue, and custom cut my door sills with sky blue illuminated LEDs (added this project today). It should be done by Monday or Tuesday hopefully. I will post pictures upon completion .
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Can't wait to see this beast. It's going to be BA no doubt!
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Can't wait to see this beast. It's going to be BA no doubt!
Thanks, buddy. I'm just as excited as everyone .
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Thanks, buddy. I'm just as excited as everyone .
Please start a new thread for that one......very much looking forward to seeing the pictures.
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Please start a new thread for that one......very much looking forward to seeing the pictures.
That's the plan . Hope Singapore is treating you well, my friend!
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That's the plan . Hope Singapore is treating you well, my friend!

I hope that's the country Singapore and not his new girlfriend, otherwise talk about spilling the beans.. Not that Mrs. MB visits the 'post or anything but interwebs have ears..

@opasha, I sure hope you took enough Before shots because that ride will be unrecognizable in a good way once done. Every time I see this thread I expect to see "she's ready"...

I am curious how they wrap around the sun roof?
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I hope that's the country Singapore and not his new girlfriend, otherwise talk about spilling the beans.. Not that Mrs. MB visits the 'post or anything but interwebs have ears..

@opasha, I sure hope you took enough Before shots because that ride will be unrecognizable in a good way once done. Every time I see this thread I expect to see "she's ready"...

I am curious how they wrap around the sun roof?
Lol, yes, he's in the country for work.

My thread here (http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=974651) has enough pictures for me not to forget what it looks like .

In a few days I will go again to hang out and check it out - I'm sure by then, the exterior will be underway. I'll ask about the sunroof wrapping and let you know.

The waiting game is so hard, lol. I now know "a tiny bit" what it feels like for those of you have ordered and waited for your vehicles to arrive.
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The waiting game is so hard, lol. I now know "a tiny bit" what it feels like for those of you have ordered and waited for your vehicles to arrive.

It's like waiting for your baby to be born, I think ordering a new BMW and keeping a track of it's progress, being able to call them and ask "what are they doing right now" and get an answer (no matter how inaccurate it is) login to my BMW, etc... are some of the most pleasurable experiences one can have, although some people don't care, if they are one of those, too bad they don't get to enjoy it as much. I think I've been spoiled by BMW's order flexibility, and I was surprised how Mercedes sales man insisted that he will find me a very suitable match and that ordering is not advisable.... Ummm OhhhKay...


Then, you get the call, or email.. "Your BMW is here"..
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