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jaf89f · 07-28-2011, 12:47 PM

Okay,

So I was just playing around REAL quick, hence the shitting editing job, with the non-sport 128i front bumper in Windows Paint. I basically just colored in the lower dividers next to the fog lights in black in three different combinations. This doesn't mean I will actually do the project, just wanted to hear other opinions on the matter. It's a slow day at work.

Thanks.

Sarracino89 · 07-28-2011, 01:40 PM

Not sure I really like any of them, but probably the top right.

Garduna · 07-28-2011, 02:29 PM

If you are gonna be paiting a part of the bumper, i'd go wtih either top right or bottom right

Satalite · 07-28-2011, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Sarracino89

Not sure I really like any of them, but probably the top right.

Glad to see your back on the forums Sam!

On the OP question, I probably wouldn't consider any of the options that you have... I would look into doing black out grills and then re-paint your lower grills to match.

Cutting or painting would be no go

red-sauerkraut · 07-28-2011, 07:47 PM

Use vinyl and go with the bottom right.

Done!

jaf89f · 07-28-2011, 09:08 PM

Yeah, it was just an idea i was playing around with. If I did any of them it would be either the top or bottom right, but more leaning towards the top right.

To me the top right sorta looks like the front bumper of the brand new 328 with the horizontal divider going somewhat into the middle without any vertical divider.

derekL · 07-28-2011, 09:22 PM

I like the top right, the bottom right is okay, makes it look like a 118i

texasmojo · 07-29-2011, 07:11 AM

Bottom right. Would look mean.

wolfe · 07-30-2011, 11:22 AM

I like the bottom left one, looks most 'factory'.

AW128i · 07-31-2011, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by wolfe

I like the bottom left one, looks most 'factory'.

Agreed, this looks like something BMW might actually do. It also visually enlarges the fog light opening and makes it appear something more along the lines of the M-sport bumper. I think the bottom-right option makes the 1er look like it has a smirk on its face, in vain of the Mazda 3, though to a much lesser extent. Just my $.02!

wolfe · 07-31-2011, 10:33 AM

^^ I thought so too, that wide opening with no divisions reminded me of the new 2011 VW Jetta.

amancuso · 07-31-2011, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by AW128i

Agreed, this looks like something BMW might actually do. It also visually enlarges the fog light opening and makes it appear something more along the lines of the M-sport bumper. I think the bottom-right option makes the 1er look like it has a smirk on its face, in vain of the Mazda 3, though to a much lesser extent. Just my $.02!

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Originally Posted by wolfe

^^ I thought so too, that wide opening with no divisions reminded me of the new 2011 VW Jetta.

or perhaps this 2008 Factory OEM Z4 3.0si

My 128i with vinyl spray on the dividers:

I say bottom right!

07-28-2011, 12:47 PM	#1
jaf89f Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 128i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 281 iTrader: (0)	Stock 128i Bumper Alterations. Which option do you like the best? Okay, So I was just playing around REAL quick, hence the shitting editing job, with the non-sport 128i front bumper in Windows Paint. I basically just colored in the lower dividers next to the fog lights in black in three different combinations. This doesn't mean I will actually do the project, just wanted to hear other opinions on the matter. It's a slow day at work. Thanks.
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red-sauerkraut . Drives: m-car / x-car Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: northern hemisphere Posts: 2,743 iTrader: (0)	Use vinyl and go with the bottom right. Done! __________________ Joy

07-28-2011, 09:22 PM	#7
derekL Captain Drives: e82 128i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Walnut, CA Posts: 623 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 128i [3.48]	I like the top right, the bottom right is okay, makes it look like a 118i __________________ \|35% Tint\|Shadowline Grills\|Hotchkis Front Sway Bar\|DIY CF Black Fabric Trim\|Carbon Fiber Trunk Spoiler\|Black O.Z Ultraleggeras\|BMW Performance Exhaust\|M-Sport Bumpers w/ Fogs\|Shadowline Diffuser\|CSR Eyelids\|BMW Performance Shifter/Boot and Handbrake\|AFE stage 2 intake\|Koni FSD + Eibach Pro-kit\|///M mirrors\|

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texasmojo Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 128i automatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: DFW Texas, USA Posts: 222 iTrader: (0)	Bottom right. Would look mean. __________________

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07-28-2011, 01:40 PM	#2
Sarracino89 First Lieutenant Drives: 128i Black on Black Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 394 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 128i [0.00]	Not sure I really like any of them, but probably the top right.

07-28-2011, 02:29 PM	#3
Garduna Brigadier General Drives: 128i Sedona Red Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,903 iTrader: (3)	If you are gonna be paiting a part of the bumper, i'd go wtih either top right or bottom right

07-28-2011, 09:08 PM	#6
jaf89f Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 128i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 281 iTrader: (0)	Yeah, it was just an idea i was playing around with. If I did any of them it would be either the top or bottom right, but more leaning towards the top right. To me the top right sorta looks like the front bumper of the brand new 328 with the horizontal divider going somewhat into the middle without any vertical divider.

07-30-2011, 11:22 AM	#9
wolfe Lieutenant Drives: 128i M-Sport "Störtebeker" Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA Posts: 457 iTrader: (1)	I like the bottom left one, looks most 'factory'.

07-31-2011, 10:33 AM	#11
wolfe Lieutenant Drives: 128i M-Sport "Störtebeker" Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA Posts: 457 iTrader: (1)	^^ I thought so too, that wide opening with no divisions reminded me of the new 2011 VW Jetta.