M3 Convertible Exterior Mods

330volts · Sun, Jul-15-2012, 12:32:32 AM

Hi!

I need some advise on the following:
1. What is the best place to get checkered flag decal for the hood corner? I have an Estoril Blue, so would like some recommendations.
2. I want to replace the chrome trimmed grill with good quality black ones. However, I would like to get grills that don't bulge outside the bodylines unlike the OEM ones (I hope you understand what I am referring to). Do they make ones like that?

Thanking you in anticipation.

white-hot · Sun, Jul-15-2012, 01:11:50 AM

1. Just say no. This really looks fugly, tacky and ricey on other than white, and even then it is on the edge (yeah, it came on the LTW, but so what). If you want to do it anyway I have seen white/gray checks which will likely work much better on blue.

2. The inset grills like those on the 95 will not fit properly in the later version nose panel. You would have to replace the nose panel to make them work right. Not worth it. Get black face-lift versions as they will fit, even if they are black.

As for where to get these items you would likely have better luck over on BF.c as that type of thing is big over there.

enderw88 · Sun, Jul-15-2012, 01:28:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by white-hot

As for where to get these items you would likely have better luck over on BF.c as that type of thing is big over there.

Whoa, didn't see that comin' !

white-hot · Sun, Jul-15-2012, 02:30:29 AM

The truth is the truth, smarty pants! In the last couple of years, both as a lurker and as a posting member, I can not recall a single post about getting the flag, and since I have no life I am on here quite a bit.

I would imagine the grills would be easy to find. In any case, I am sure either a google search or a BF.c search will yield the results he is looking for.

330volts · Sun, Jul-15-2012, 04:52:40 AM

Thanks for the candid comments. Is this a good place to buy? http://www.khoalty.com/bmw-e36-black-out-grill.html

goldenboy72 · Sun, Jul-15-2012, 10:06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enderw88

Whoa, didn't see that comin' !

Like ur ugly face.

330volts · Mon, Jul-23-2012, 03:03:56 PM

Any suggestions on a place to buy the blacked-out grills? Thanks.

William0106 · Mon, Jul-23-2012, 09:45:28 PM

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/BMW-...ut-grills.aspx

do a google search

Jim E. · Mon, Jul-23-2012, 11:12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 330volts

Thanks for the candid comments. Is this a good place to buy? http://www.khoalty.com/bmw-e36-black-out-grill.html

oy, yet another german moustache conversion....

goldenboy72 · Fri, Sep-14-2012, 09:56:45 AM

Where did the admin/troll go who started this ? I mena it is a BMW M3 FORUM.

Sun, Jul-15-2012, 12:32:32 AM	#1
330volts Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 30 In the garage: '98 BMW ///M3 Reputation: 0	M3 Convertible Exterior Mods Hi! I need some advise on the following: 1. What is the best place to get checkered flag decal for the hood corner? I have an Estoril Blue, so would like some recommendations. 2. I want to replace the chrome trimmed grill with good quality black ones. However, I would like to get grills that don't bulge outside the bodylines unlike the OEM ones (I hope you understand what I am referring to). Do they make ones like that? Thanking you in anticipation.

Sun, Jul-15-2012, 01:11:50 AM	#2
white-hot has left the building Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 3,518 In the garage: '98 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Huntsville	Re: M3 Convertible Exterior Mods 1. Just say no. This really looks fugly, tacky and ricey on other than white, and even then it is on the edge (yeah, it came on the LTW, but so what). If you want to do it anyway I have seen white/gray checks which will likely work much better on blue. 2. The inset grills like those on the 95 will not fit properly in the later version nose panel. You would have to replace the nose panel to make them work right. Not worth it. Get black face-lift versions as they will fit, even if they are black. As for where to get these items you would likely have better luck over on BF.c as that type of thing is big over there.

Sun, Jul-15-2012, 02:30:29 AM	#4
white-hot has left the building Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 3,518 In the garage: '98 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Huntsville	Re: M3 Convertible Exterior Mods The truth is the truth, smarty pants! In the last couple of years, both as a lurker and as a posting member, I can not recall a single post about getting the flag, and since I have no life I am on here quite a bit. I would imagine the grills would be easy to find. In any case, I am sure either a google search or a BF.c search will yield the results he is looking for.

Sun, Jul-15-2012, 04:52:40 AM	#5
330volts Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 30 In the garage: '98 BMW ///M3 Reputation: 0	Re: M3 Convertible Exterior Mods Thanks for the candid comments. Is this a good place to buy? http://www.khoalty.com/bmw-e36-black-out-grill.html Last edited by 330volts; Sun, Jul-15-2012 at 05:01:41 AM.

Mon, Jul-23-2012, 03:03:56 PM	#7
330volts Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 30 In the garage: '98 BMW ///M3 Reputation: 0	Re: M3 Convertible Exterior Mods Any suggestions on a place to buy the blacked-out grills? Thanks.

Mon, Jul-23-2012, 09:45:28 PM	#8
William0106 He who turns no wrenches and pays the price Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 182 In the garage: '89 BMW 325i '98 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Phoenix	Re: M3 Convertible Exterior Mods http://www.turnermotorsport.com/BMW-...ut-grills.aspx do a google search __________________ 1998 M3/4/5- currently dead Ksport Pro coilovers, aFe CAI, Stromung Exhaust, M50 swap, SS brake lines, K1 shoes, Shark bitten. Fan Delete, UUC Short Shifter

Fri, Sep-14-2012, 09:56:45 AM	#10
goldenboy72 King Tiger Porsche Turret Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 581 Reputation: 0 Location: Canada	Re: M3 Convertible Exterior Mods Where did the admin/troll go who started this ? I mena it is a BMW M3 FORUM. __________________ Welcome to the nobody show.

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