Matte Black 135i

Imran@Evolve · 08-18-2009, 07:27 AM

Matte Black 135i:

Mods:

evolve ECU Flash
BMW Performance Carbon
Black Gloss Exhaust
19" Appollo Hyper Black Satin Rims Staggered set up
Matte Black Wrap

Soon to come:
Catted Downpipes
Forge FMIC
evolve stage 3 ECU flash
Suspension

Pictures taken at the BMW Festival in Gaydon UK this weekend where the car attracted LOTS of attention.

penny · 08-18-2009, 07:44 AM

Damn. Pretty sick. Just wished the windows were down before taking the photos. Something about windows up on a convertible looks strange to me.

Excitmnt94 · 08-18-2009, 08:07 AM

awesome!

M3Newbie88 · 08-18-2009, 08:19 AM

Very hot.. not digging the wheels.. was waiting for someone to do this..

HondaGoneRogue · 08-18-2009, 08:24 AM

Looks good, wish it was on a coupe though. Verts don't look mean enough IMO.

BlackjackMulligan · 08-18-2009, 08:36 AM

hmm not bad. I'm honestly surprised that the wrap thing hasn't gotten more popular. People could change the color of their cars monthly with the wrap if they wanted. Although I'm not sure how much time goes into wrapping the entire car.

Imran@Evolve · 08-18-2009, 08:39 AM

It would cost too much to keep changing it. In the UK that wrap retails for £1400 on the vert for a good job. The coupe would be another £200.

Has this not been done a 1er yet? I didn't think this would be the first.

pit1 · 08-18-2009, 09:21 AM

meh... def well executed, but not really a fan for the 1er. Maybe the car's lines just aren't aggressive enough...looks unfinished. But I like the creativity and effort, thanks for sharing.

Mike@ModBargains · 08-18-2009, 10:32 AM

Looks great

Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! · 08-18-2009, 10:44 AM

I like it. But, I think it could use different wheels and maybe a kit to get it looking a little more aggressive. Very nice so far though.

Eyeman · 08-18-2009, 10:57 AM

Very aggressive. I'm surprised that carbon fiber looks so good with matte black.

ptack · 08-18-2009, 11:14 AM

Very nice, but the wheels are pretty lame.

datbimmerdoe · 08-18-2009, 11:31 AM

That's sick!!

jibaholic101 · 08-18-2009, 11:38 AM

i like it!! however the wheels kill the car

Xin1120 · 08-18-2009, 11:46 AM

nice job, I would be paranoid about getting a scratch. Scratch on matte finish? EEK!

dubdemand · 08-18-2009, 12:19 PM

Looks good especialy with the CF spoiler and rear valence! Can't stand the wheels though I'm afraid!

SV Concepts III · 08-18-2009, 12:20 PM

Very nice guys, liking the Matte Black look.

Imran@Evolve · 08-18-2009, 12:47 PM

We had a lot of positive reaction to the wheels. We only fitted them that morning and the make the standard wheels look very ordinary. Each to their own though. Can't please everyone.

Luvmybmw · 08-18-2009, 01:46 PM

Love the Matte Black

but agree the Vert needs Black Wheels

ichiban · 08-18-2009, 01:52 PM

How long does the wrap last?

jkp1187 · 08-18-2009, 02:17 PM

Not realy into matte colors, but that looks pretty tight.

Luvmybmw · 08-18-2009, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imran@Evolve

It would cost too much to keep changing it. In the UK that wrap retails for £1400 on the vert for a good job. The coupe would be another £200.

Has this not been done a 1er yet? I didn't think this would be the first.

So...$2300 for coupe in US?

08-18-2009, 07:27 AM	#1
Imran@Evolve 5370 Rep 3,789 Posts Drives: All of them Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bedfordshire UK iTrader: (0)	Matte Black 135i Matte Black 135i: Mods: evolve ECU Flash BMW Performance Carbon Black Gloss Exhaust 19" Appollo Hyper Black Satin Rims Staggered set up Matte Black Wrap Soon to come: Catted Downpipes Forge FMIC evolve stage 3 ECU flash Suspension Pictures taken at the BMW Festival in Gaydon UK this weekend where the car attracted LOTS of attention.
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08-18-2009, 07:44 AM	#2
penny Captain 43 Rep 829 Posts Drives: '08 135i (sold) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Las Colinas iTrader: (2)	Damn. Pretty sick. Just wished the windows were down before taking the photos. Something about windows up on a convertible looks strange to me. __________________ '08 135i.
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08-18-2009, 08:07 AM	#3
Excitmnt94 Detailer & Fitness Freak 23 Rep 514 Posts Drives: '09 135i ///M Sport Coupe Join Date: May 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	awesome! __________________ 135i coupe...Alpine White // Glacier Silver Aluminum Trim // Heated Coral Red Leather Seats // M-Sport Package // I-pod // PDC // 6-Speed Manual
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08-18-2009, 08:19 AM	#4
M3Newbie88 Brigadier General 138 Rep 4,053 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (5)	Very hot.. not digging the wheels.. was waiting for someone to do this..
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08-18-2009, 08:24 AM	#5
HondaGoneRogue They like my Swag... 433 Rep 3,762 Posts Drives: 15 GSM 435i GC Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South Dakota iTrader: (4) Garage List 2015 435i Gran Coupe [0.00]	Looks good, wish it was on a coupe though. Verts don't look mean enough IMO. __________________ 2015 435i Gran Coupe - Current 2008 AW 135i - Sold
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08-18-2009, 08:36 AM	#6
BlackjackMulligan Most interesting Roadster 69 Rep 2,224 Posts Drives: '01 Z3.0 Roady;'10 C300 Sport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Boston 'burbs iTrader: (5) Garage List 2010 Mercedes-Benz ... [0.00] 2001 BMW Z3 3.0 Roa ... [0.00]	hmm not bad. I'm honestly surprised that the wrap thing hasn't gotten more popular. People could change the color of their cars monthly with the wrap if they wanted. Although I'm not sure how much time goes into wrapping the entire car. __________________ I can't complain, but sometimes I still do........Life's been good to me so far. - Joe Walsh
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08-18-2009, 08:39 AM	#7
Imran@Evolve 5370 Rep 3,789 Posts Drives: All of them Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bedfordshire UK iTrader: (0)	It would cost too much to keep changing it. In the UK that wrap retails for £1400 on the vert for a good job. The coupe would be another £200. Has this not been done a 1er yet? I didn't think this would be the first.
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08-18-2009, 09:21 AM	#8
pit1 Captain 239 Rep 790 Posts Drives: F87 M2 Join Date: May 2008 Location: It's always Sunny... iTrader: (1)	meh... def well executed, but not really a fan for the 1er. Maybe the car's lines just aren't aggressive enough...looks unfinished. But I like the creativity and effort, thanks for sharing.
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08-18-2009, 10:32 AM	#9
Mike@ModBargains 40 Rep 407 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 135i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: 1721 E Lambert Rd #C, La Habra, CA 90631 iTrader: (1)	Looks great
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08-18-2009, 10:44 AM	#10
Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! Captain 34 Rep 786 Posts Drives: 09 135i, 98 M rdstr Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I like it. But, I think it could use different wheels and maybe a kit to get it looking a little more aggressive. Very nice so far though. __________________ '09 135i 6MT : Space Grey/Black ette : Cold Weather Package : Sport Package : Glacier Silver Aluminum Trim : iPod and USB : Nav : HD radio : Premium hi-fi system
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08-18-2009, 10:57 AM	#11
Eyeman Colonel 121 Rep 2,037 Posts Drives: 2008 135 blk, blk, step Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1994 Porsche 968 Cab [0.00] 2017 AMG GTS [0.00] 1994 Porsche 968 Coupe [0.00] 1977 Mercedes 450SE ... [0.00] 2008 135 [8.00]	Very aggressive. I'm surprised that carbon fiber looks so good with matte black.
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08-18-2009, 11:14 AM	#12
ptack Brigadier General 269 Rep 4,470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	Very nice, but the wheels are pretty lame. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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08-18-2009, 11:31 AM	#13
datbimmerdoe Lieutenant General 1271 Rep 17,493 Posts Drives: like I'M BOUT THAT LIFE Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: PARADISE aka CANES COUNTRY iTrader: (0)	That's sick!! __________________ #datbimmerdoe #thatbimmertho FOLLOW @datbimmerdoe on INSTAGRAM
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08-18-2009, 11:38 AM	#14
jibaholic101 Brigadier General 159 Rep 3,496 Posts Drives: women wild Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (0)	i like it!! however the wheels kill the car __________________ some italian, german, and japanese ones; and on order more of the same
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08-18-2009, 11:46 AM	#15
Xin1120 Captain 41 Rep 667 Posts Drives: 135i Coupé Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 135i Coupé SOLD [0.00]	nice job, I would be paranoid about getting a scratch. Scratch on matte finish? EEK!
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08-18-2009, 12:19 PM	#16
dubdemand Captain 416 Rep 941 Posts Drives: F80 Individual Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hampshire, UK iTrader: (2)	Looks good especialy with the CF spoiler and rear valence! Can't stand the wheels though I'm afraid!
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08-18-2009, 12:20 PM	#17
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Very nice guys, liking the Matte Black look.
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08-18-2009, 12:47 PM	#18
Imran@Evolve 5370 Rep 3,789 Posts Drives: All of them Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bedfordshire UK iTrader: (0)	We had a lot of positive reaction to the wheels. We only fitted them that morning and the make the standard wheels look very ordinary. Each to their own though. Can't please everyone.
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08-18-2009, 01:46 PM	#19
Luvmybmw One Fast 1 53 Rep 747 Posts Drives: '08 AW e82 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana iTrader: (2)	Love the Matte Black but agree the Vert needs Black Wheels __________________
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08-18-2009, 01:52 PM	#20
ichiban Colonel 94 Rep 2,012 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	How long does the wrap last?
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08-18-2009, 02:17 PM	#21
jkp1187 Unindicted co-conspirator 66 Rep 1,734 Posts Drives: to work, mostly. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania / Detroit, Michigan iTrader: (0)	Not realy into matte colors, but that looks pretty tight.
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