Close-up photos of glacier silver trim?

Year1of1 · 01-26-2008, 06:05 PM

i'm okay with it, i'll judge it when i see it in person... minor details

aloha03gs · 01-26-2008, 06:36 PM

i think if you take a close up pic of the trim it may look awkward but overall i like it!

dont get me wrong..i prefer brushed anyday

drewser · 01-28-2008, 11:40 PM

Maybe it's a temporary glitch in the website...or maybe this has been posted elsewhere, but the Glacier Silver trim is no longer an option for the 128i on the "Build Your Own". Still shows as available for the 135i though.

Hmmm...

moff · 02-01-2008, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Thud

Why don't all countries get the same trim options?

Who is the one that decides that North America doesn't need brushed aluminum?

Who is the one that decided that we don't get the Piano trim in the UK?

We've got it on our 335d but it wasn't an option on the 135i.

I have gone for the brushed aluminium trim too.

bobloblaw · 02-01-2008, 10:11 PM

Photo by Kenpotian

b2nvs2001 · 02-17-2008, 08:37 PM

cheap and ugly. WHY THE HELL DONT WE GET BRUSHED ALUMINUM!!! ITS NOT LIKE ITS A CHEAP CAR!

TazioNYC · 02-17-2008, 08:59 PM

Ugh...so ugly!

chewablechain · 02-17-2008, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by joelk

not my style ... not horrible imho but reminds me of this:

You are so dead on, no pun intended. I laughed when I saw this picture.

xspeedy · 02-22-2008, 11:04 AM

The first of the first two pics looks as though a flash were used. Flash doesn't make anything look good.

PaulUK · 02-22-2008, 02:22 PM

Seen it in person, didnt like it to be honest. Looks like plastic.

Also seen the brushed aluminium which is ok. Wanted high gloss black or cf but not an option unfortunately.

And I agree, why have so many different configurations for different countries? Its ridiculous.

TagMan · 02-22-2008, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by cracka

I like it too. Maybe it's a Texas thing. :biggrin:

You can include this California guy who really likes it. From a normal viewing distance it looks great. Nothing plastic about it.

Heck, brushed aluminum is everywhere, and makes for a good toaster or appliance...lol. The glacier aluminum trim is unique and it has class. So far, I'm glad I ordered it, and if for some reason I don't like it... no problem... I'll just change it to carbon fiber.

TM

PaulUK · 02-22-2008, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TagMan

You can include this California guy who really likes it. From a normal viewing distance it looks great. Nothing plastic about it.

Heck, brushed aluminum is everywhere, and makes for a good toaster or appliance...lol.

We'll both be happy then!

Seriuosly though, this car is amazing. A bit of trim won't matter.

cracka · 02-22-2008, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by PaulUK36

A bit of trim won't matter.

Naw. Too easy. :wink:

aklein11 · 03-27-2008, 02:19 AM

I didn't like it in any of the pictures I saw. But after seeing it in person, I love it and wonder if Gray Poplar was the right thing for me to order? I think Glacier goes with this car really well - especially with a black interior.

mateo · 03-27-2008, 05:03 AM

I saw it on a Blue 1 w/ Grey Interior and it looked hot.

Marcus-SanDiego · 03-31-2008, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by UR2SLOW1

The Carbon Fiber Trrim is one of my first planned mods so where do you buy the BMW Performance parts ????

http://accessories.bmwusa.com/ItemVi...productId=1010

Get it through your local BMW Center.

ManMachine · 03-31-2008, 04:21 PM

Why not the gray poplar wood? I think it's by far the best choice, with any interior color.

e90_m3 · 03-31-2008, 05:17 PM

I just picked up my 135i (Sedona red) this Saturday. Have to agree that I am slightly disappointed w/ the interior, especially the glacier silver. Will probably switch to brushed al once someone come up w/ the aftermarket kit.....

aklein11 · 04-01-2008, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by e90_m3

I just picked up my 135i (Sedona red) this Saturday. Have to agree that I am slightly disappointed w/ the interior, especially the glacier silver. Will probably switch to brushed al once someone come up w/ the aftermarket kit.....

I think your Sedona looks better with glacier than any of the wood options. I would keep it if I were you.....

Mine is on order, and will have glacier. I love it in person. Pictures don't do it any justice.

stefan · 04-01-2008, 01:16 AM

Is swapping trim a simple matter? Anyone feeling like throwing together a DIY? I'd be down for the CF.

Robert · 04-01-2008, 03:23 AM

Read a DIY on 3 series. Seems very simple but you may break the plastic socket which the teeth of the trim sit on. May be prudent to buy a few extra sockets from your dealer first.

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aloha03gs Enlisted Member 6 Rep 49 Posts Drives: Lexus GS Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii iTrader: (0)	i think if you take a close up pic of the trim it may look awkward but overall i like it! dont get me wrong..i prefer brushed anyday
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01-28-2008, 11:40 PM	#25
drewser Enlisted Member 0 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 2008 128i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Maybe it's a temporary glitch in the website...or maybe this has been posted elsewhere, but the Glacier Silver trim is no longer an option for the 128i on the "Build Your Own". Still shows as available for the 135i though. Hmmm...
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02-17-2008, 08:37 PM	#28
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02-22-2008, 11:04 AM	#31
xspeedy Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 266 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2005 iTrader: (0)	The first of the first two pics looks as though a flash were used. Flash doesn't make anything look good.
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PaulUK Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 207 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Seen it in person, didnt like it to be honest. Looks like plastic. Also seen the brushed aluminium which is ok. Wanted high gloss black or cf but not an option unfortunately. And I agree, why have so many different configurations for different countries? Its ridiculous.
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e90_m3 Private 5 Rep 74 Posts Drives: Join Date: Dec 2007 iTrader: (0)	I just picked up my 135i (Sedona red) this Saturday. Have to agree that I am slightly disappointed w/ the interior, especially the glacier silver. Will probably switch to brushed al once someone come up w/ the aftermarket kit.....
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stefan Brigadier General 2350 Rep 4,253 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North iTrader: (2)	Is swapping trim a simple matter? Anyone feeling like throwing together a DIY? I'd be down for the CF. __________________ ///M Power
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04-01-2008, 03:23 AM	#43
Robert Major General 414 Rep 6,968 Posts Drives: 135i -> is350 -> Tesla M3 perf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal iTrader: (1)	Read a DIY on 3 series. Seems very simple but you may break the plastic socket which the teeth of the trim sit on. May be prudent to buy a few extra sockets from your dealer first. __________________ - There's nothing in my pocket other than knives and lint
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