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      02-24-2015, 10:56 PM   #485
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Love the lowered stance and i think the wrap on the running boards and black trims make the car look even bigger and much more nicer..

Thinking of wraping mine also now, but I need to find a wrap that will match or goes well with the MW. What do you reckon opasha ?
The closest gloss finish will be Vvivid8 Space Pearl Gloss: http://www.amazon.com/White-Space-Pe...3m+pearl+white

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WHITE-PEARL-...-/150951480940

The plastic on our F15s is very difficult to wrap because of the non-smooth plastic surface so make sure you get someone VERY skilled to do it. My friend had a lot of trouble on it because in cold it does not like to stay on that type of surface.
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The closest gloss finish will be Vvivid8 Space Pearl Gloss: http://www.amazon.com/White-Space-Pe...3m+pearl+white

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WHITE-PEARL-...-/150951480940

The plastic on our F15s is very difficult to wrap because of the non-smooth plastic surface so make sure you get someone VERY skilled to do it. My friend had a lot of trouble on it because in cold it does not like to stay on that type of surface.
Thank for the fast response buddy! and yeah I will look into it finding someone with reputable skill to do it once i decided, but the cold weather shouldn't be a problem since its like 20c max in the morning lol
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Thank for the fast response buddy! and yeah I will look into it finding someone with reputable skill to do it once i decided, but the cold weather shouldn't be a problem since its like 20c max in the morning lol
Anytime .
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I figure I would show the only interior pic I could take that night and the ride heights level 1 (lowered stance) and level 3 (off-road stance) of what the removed air suspension was capable of doing when it worked.





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Wow, that looks awesome. Love the color and the suspension. Well done..
Thanks for sharing.
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Wow. It's amazing. opasha 6WB dashboard now shows the correct color of his X5 - silver! Fantastic!

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OK, I am late to the party...
Omar that picture, the very first one looks the best, though we need some daylight shots too. Also your step bars blended very well, not to mention wheel arches!

Too bad about the air suspension, at least you learned about its quirks in a relatively safe environment, instead of being on the highway when it loses air and drops or even worse on a speed bump. Compared to all other stuff you got, especially your HDMI connection and all digital cluster, Msport wheel (did you do carbonfiber interior? I lost track, sorry!) air suspension is no big deal. You can always try again by following someone else who eventually got it right on their ride.

I think those wheels look totally different on a matching wrap and goes a lot better with the vehicle. It looked good against white, but it looks much better now.

Are you planning to tackle LED headlight conversion next?
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i couldnt locate where you described what wrap your using for the carbon fiber....
what technique and products did you use to wrap the door panels... they look perfect.
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i couldnt locate where you described what wrap your using for the carbon fiber....
what technique and products did you use to wrap the door panels... they look perfect.
Thanks, man. He gets all his stuff from Vvivid. I don't know where he got the 3k carbon cloth and resin from.
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looks great!

Now, who left those rusty pliers on your leather seats and what punishment was given?
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looks great!

Now, who left those rusty pliers on your leather seats and what punishment was given?
Thanks Chris . They did, and I brought that up and made sure nothing like that happened again. You would think that people take care of your car as if it is their own, but I guess not or they don't take care of their owns cars the way we do .
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Omar waiting for more pictures when you receive your car back!!!
Hope to see it soon!!!
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Congratulations opasha!

the car looks absolutely fantastic!

I really have to think about a new color in a frozen tone. Looks perfect.

Thanks also to you with all the helpful activities and support inside this forum!

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Omar, looks awesome brother! Congrats on getting you F15 back and finally riding again.

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Omar, looks awesome brother! Congrats on getting you F15 back and finally riding again.

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Thanks, Jae . I get it back tomorrow. It went back to get the air suspension removed and stock suspension put back on.
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opasha So opasha, a question; Knowing what you know now (hindsight being an exact science) would you still have done the wrap to your car? Any lessons learnt for the Project Management community here
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opasha So opasha, a question; Knowing what you know now (hindsight being an exact science) would you still have done the wrap to your car? Any lessons learnt for the Project Management community here
Yes, but I would have done it from a company that does this for a living every day and has the man power/experience of doing it on many many vehicles the way kkakonn did from Impressive Wraps. That way, there is little room for error and you get your car back in a timely manner.

I really do love the color, but I definitely regret the project.
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Yes, but I would have done it from a company that does this for a living every day and has the man power/experience of doing it on many many vehicles the way kkakonn did from Impressive Wraps. That way, there is little room for error and you get your car back in a timely manner.

I really do love the color, but I definitely regret the project.
Thanks. Thought about you yesterday; was driving home and we were passed by a RR; colour was a white/sky blue/light metallic. Was amazing the way the colour changed as the light reflected off it as it passed us by.
Must have a been a wrap of some sort....pretty impressive.

Even my wife liked it
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Thanks. Thought about you yesterday; was driving home and we were passed by a RR; colour was a white/sky blue/light metallic. Was amazing the way the colour changed as the light reflected off it as it passed us by.
Must have a been a wrap of some sort....pretty impressive.

Even my wife liked it
You're very welcome, and thanks for thinking of me . My neighbor got a brand new RR sport the other day actually in this metallic orange color. He's an older gentleman but has very good taste in cars.

I do notice more people looking at my car as I pass by them under lit roads. The satin really gives a nice effect. If you or anyone ever goes for a wrap, I recommend some sort of satin finish. It really makes it feel premium, the way our BMW is designed to be .

Did you perhaps see a 2015 RR Hybrid?: http://www.greencarreports.com/news/...v-u-s-wont-get
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You're very welcome, and thanks for thinking of me . My neighbor got a brand new RR sport the other day actually in this metallic orange color. He's an older gentleman but has very good taste in cars.

I do notice more people looking at my car as I pass by them under lit roads. The satin really gives a nice effect. If you or anyone ever goes for a wrap, I recommend some sort of satin finish. It really makes it feel premium, the way our BMW is designed to be .

Did you perhaps see a 2015 RR Hybrid?: http://www.greencarreports.com/news/...v-u-s-wont-get
opasha BOOM! That was the Daddy!
Blimey a RR Hybrid!

We live around 60 miles south of RR HQ which could explain them testing 'em out in our neck-of-the-woods
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opasha BOOM! That was the Daddy!
Blimey a RR Hybrid!

We live around 60 miles south of RR HQ which could explain them testing 'em out in our neck-of-the-woods
Not gonna lie, that is very cool!!
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I was really crossing my fingers for the accuair setup as this was something I was interested in as well. Nevertheless, everything came out amazing. Well done
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