Had some free time, messed around with vinyl decals

Chachirims · 11-07-2012, 03:35 PM

Let me know what you think...

ozinaldo · 11-07-2012, 03:40 PM

With AW everything goes, that color is just asking for mods like a blank canvas.

Rayoub · 11-07-2012, 03:43 PM

Looks perfect and great placement! I can see myself over indulging in something like this. Be careful not to over do it!

Chachirims · 11-07-2012, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Rayoub

Looks perfect and great placement! I can see myself over indulging in something like this. Be careful not to over do it!

Thanks, you're right about not over doing it. I like the way the Moto GP Akrapovik safety car came out with the stripe from fender to fender but it was too much for my taste.

Mahlzeit · 11-07-2012, 05:17 PM

Really like the rocker decal.

Are these 3 individual color stripes, or one multi-color strip?

Artemis · 11-07-2012, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ozinaldo

With AW everything goes, that color is just asking for mods like a blank canvas.

+1. On VO the red ///M color blends too much.

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flinchy · 11-07-2012, 05:58 PM

the bottom stripes aren't lined up properly.

bmw1racer · 11-07-2012, 07:14 PM

I was thinking about getting the sideskirt Motorsport stripes myself ($15 at eBay)... But I'll angle mine the opposite way.

Chachirims · 11-07-2012, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Mahlzeit

Really like the rocker decal.

Are these 3 individual color stripes, or one multi-color strip?

I bought 3 rolls and had to carefully lay them side by side. It was a bit tricky but I think it came out pretty good.

Chachirims · 11-07-2012, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by flinchy

the bottom stripes aren't lined up properly.

I know, I'll touch up the bottom row to lign it up.

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Originally Posted by bmw1racer

I was thinking about getting the sideskirt Motorsport stripes myself ($15 at eBay)... But I'll angle mine the opposite way.

I saw those on EBay too but had to go with my artistic side and design my own decals from scratch. Not bad for a weekend project , right?

Derek8819 · 11-07-2012, 09:34 PM

I love the black roof.

bmw1racer · 11-07-2012, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Chachirims

I saw those on EBay too but had to go with my artistic side and design my own decals from scratch. Not bad for a weekend project , right?

Very nice.

Dee Pee · 11-08-2012, 02:40 AM

I love it!
I'd stick with the hood stripes only.
It's terrifying enough to see that stock grill in your rear view mirror?

Artemis · 11-08-2012, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Dee Pee

It's terrifying enough to see that stock grill in your rear view mirror?

Yesterday I spotted a Mini Cooper with the decal shown in the picture below. I perfectly know that it's supposed to be a tongue-in-cheek decal, but personally I do not favor decals with commands/orders to other road users. The ///M stripes, on the other hand, are more neutral: no need to expressly command/order to move over - other road users get the message straightaway when you hang in their rear view mirror.

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Rsmatt · 11-08-2012, 03:11 PM

Suits the car I like it

mPlasticDesign · 11-08-2012, 04:14 PM

It looks good. Only suggestions I have are to line up the bottom section like other have mentioned and also a more straight cut at the top that is more inline with the roundel cross, then it would be perfect.

Like this:

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MDORPHN · 11-08-2012, 04:20 PM

Nice.

You may also want to consider how the front end was handled on the H&R Springs 1M.

Pix at <http://www.hrsprings.com/projects/detail/hr-springs-2011-bmw-1m-coupe/>

Neil

M3 Adjuster · 11-08-2012, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Rayoub

Looks perfect and great placement! I can see myself over indulging in something like this. Be careful not to over do it!

+ 1 looks great!

shichen · 11-09-2012, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Chachirims

Let me know what you think...

May I ask where u get this decal>? u made yourself or u bought from someone? thx

Chachirims · 11-09-2012, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by shichen

May I ask where u get this decal>? u made yourself or u bought from someone? thx

I made it myself

Chachirims · 11-09-2012, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Metak2you

It looks good. Only suggestions I have are to line up the bottom section like other have mentioned and also a more straight cut at the top that is more inline with the roundel cross, then it would be perfect.

Like this:

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Thanks Metak, I'll take your advise and touch it up this weekend. I did notice it did not align right and the top line needed to line up better.

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Originally Posted by MDORPHN

Nice.

You may also want to consider how the front end was handled on the H&R Springs 1M.

Pix at <http://www.hrsprings.com/projects/detail/hr-springs-2011-bmw-1m-coupe/>

Neil

Actually, that's where I got part of the idea

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+ 1 looks great!

thanks

eeghie · 11-10-2012, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Chachirims

Let me know what you think...

Being a sucker for M stripes on AW, I like that kept it subtle and have a nice balance between front, side and rear. And the additional black on the roof also goes well with M stripes

Any more shots from rear or rear side?

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