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Satalite · 12-15-2011, 01:56 PM

Dad just had a local shop work on a custom mod that a member on here previously had done on AW 1M. Gotta say turned out better than expected! Update on exactly the process used. The shop I went to had a custom pinstripe specialist custom cut the piece for the 1M. Matte matches the rear vents perfectly. The shop offered to paint or tape but recommended the tape. Application was freehand and the side markers were removed so to allow for a single piece. You will see from the new pics that this one mod really changes the entire look of the car.

Got the idea from this thread, but decided that the black side markers was an overkill and took away from the whole concept IMO - http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ont+vents+real

carchrism5 · 12-15-2011, 01:59 PM

I like it a lot. Gives some depth to it.

M_BYEEE · 12-15-2011, 01:59 PM

looks good! if it was real I am pretty sure the rigidity of that fender would now be compromised haha. The vinyl strip looks good though!

miro2296 · 12-15-2011, 02:22 PM

wow looks good! Its the little things that make a big difference

Satalite · 12-15-2011, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by amg135i

looks good! if it was real I am pretty sure the rigidity of that fender would now be compromised haha. The vinyl strip looks good though!

Haha true! Thanks.

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Originally Posted by miro2296

wow looks good! Its the little things that make a big difference

Exactly. He is going one step at a time with the mods to see what he likes. Unfortunately, he lives with a son who likes to modify vehicles so we are always tossing around ideas etc..

If anyone in the Atlanta area likes this kind of stuff, Magnum Collision is the place to go. They do phenomenal custom work with cars.

Zuzu · 12-15-2011, 04:03 PM

Lokks good..Might get my local vinyle guy to do..

1SerieStud · 12-15-2011, 04:06 PM

Not bad, but it reminds of me Ddoge and their fleet of "R/T" cars full of black vinyl accents.

datbimmerdoe · 12-15-2011, 04:51 PM

genius! luv it!

Maximus_Prime · 12-15-2011, 05:35 PM

That looks great! Can you post a rear 3/4 pic that shows how the vinyl cutout looks in comparison to the vents on the rear bumper? I'd imagine that this mod ties the front and rear fenders together and brings more unity to the aero-kit design.

Back when I was considering getting a BSM I was originally going to stick Valencia Orange vinyl in that area to make it pop. Was going to match that with some other VO accents to give the BSM some flavor. I ended up getting a VO, but someone with a BSM should try that.

Satalite · 12-15-2011, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Maximus_Prime

That looks great! Can you post a rear 3/4 pic that shows how the vinyl cutout looks in comparison to the vents on the rear bumper? I'd imagine that this mod ties the front and rear fenders together and brings more unity to the aero-kit design.

Back when I was considering getting a BSM I was originally going to stick Valencia Orange vinyl in that area to make it pop. Was going to match that with some other VO accents to give the BSM some flavor. I ended up getting a VO, but someone with a BSM should try that.

Yah I'll get some higher quality pics on my camera when I get home this weekend.

Mr_M · 12-15-2011, 09:47 PM

Nice

will even work on BSM to better show its details (mate on glossy)

Mr_M · 12-15-2011, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bayside

Nice

will even work on BSM to better show its details (mate on glossy)

black on black.

scotth944 · 12-15-2011, 10:47 PM

Did you do this to the rear fenders as well?

Satalite · 12-16-2011, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by scotth944

Did you do this to the rear fenders as well?

The rear fenders come that way stock from the factory. I will take a picture further back and along the side profile of the car to show you the comparison (match) with the rear "bumper fender" slits.

Here is a picture I found online for the time being to help show you.

Artemis · 12-16-2011, 12:32 AM

That's a ...mini-wrap.

DooBs · 12-16-2011, 02:08 AM

......... does no one notice that ferrari. Wow what a beauty

Rekraps · 12-16-2011, 10:55 AM

It is a single piece of tape. The tech removed the sidemarkers and replaced them once the tape was applied. Cost was $250.00. More pictures to follow soon.

Mr_M · 12-16-2011, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Artemis

That's a ...mini-wrap.

nope... micro-wrap

PunjabiM3 · 12-16-2011, 11:37 AM

Hold on so the vents in the rear bumper are fake? They are not functional?

Papethova · 12-16-2011, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by PunjabiM3

Hold on so the vents in the rear bumper are fake? They are not functional?

You can pop out the plastic insert and they will be open, but how functional it becomes I dont know.

Artemis · 12-16-2011, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by PunjabiM3

Hold on so the vents in the rear bumper are fake? They are not functional?

Yup, those vents are filled with black plastic. Mere aesthetics.

Dunno whether those on the Fiat 500 Abarth are fake too.

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PunjabiM3 · 12-16-2011, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Artemis

Yup, those vents are filled with black plastic. Mere aesthetics.

Dunno whether those on the Fiat 500 Abarth are fake too.

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That's lame. All the vents on my turbo are functional. I figured it would be the same for the 1M...

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