Man it feels good..

cdheaven · 01-18-2006, 12:07 PM

i finally got out there last night and spent some time with the car. Nothing toooo big. Put the carbon fiber lips on, and shaved the back. I have had the lips sitting in my room since xmas, and have been talking about shaving the back since 2 weeks BEFORE i ordered the car. finally got around to it. i took a couple pictures with the phone last night, i will post them later, and then more this weekend after the car gets washed and wax. all in all, sparkling graphit NEEDS carbon fiber lips and alllll cars need to be shaved in the back.
and i can see this thread getting jacked and turning into an old thread, so just for fun.
1. yes i have a 325.
2. yes i would shave a 330
3. my last car was a brand new (at the time) 2003 tl-type s and i shaved everything the week i got it. so while the bmw is a better car, the tl i had was a top of the line model, and i was happy to shave that.

HRC · 01-18-2006, 12:14 PM

I can see you getting tired of saying "yea I took off my 325 badge" to 330 people, and I get tired of hearing "I LOVE my 325 and don't think the 330 makes sense so anyone who drives a 330 is crazy cuz they claim they feel a hp difference when it's sooo slight and they really only bought it to piss on us 325 people".

EDIT: Why do all cars need a shave in the back?

Danny

StewtheBassman · 01-18-2006, 12:14 PM

cd, let's see how many people jump on you for whatever reason. I say this is perfectly nice thread, and by God, I look forward to seeing your pics!

Do you plan on piercing your E90 anywhere

mikenuts · 01-18-2006, 12:22 PM

WHAT A POSER.

haha....

db17k · 01-18-2006, 12:23 PM

what's shaved in the back mean? sounds italian

StewtheBassman · 01-18-2006, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikenuts

WHAT A POSER.

See what I mean cdheaven? You attract the personal attacks no matter what!

JOYRIIDE1113 · 01-18-2006, 12:28 PM

taking off the model logo

beldredge · 01-18-2006, 12:31 PM

I'd definitely consider taking the badge off when I get my 3, and it has nothing to do with trying to "hide" what model I have.

I took the "Acura" and "TSX" badges off my car, and I think it looks so much cleaner in the back. Just an Acura symbol in the middle.

Lost Rider · 01-18-2006, 12:38 PM

Nice job, congrats, cdheaven. Can't wait to see the pics!
I've already instructed my dealer to "shave the back"

on my new car before I pick it up.
I agree with you completetly.

I think I'm immune to the "you're just wishing your car was a 330" thing, since there's only 1 flavor on Touring's in the U.S.

BTW, my 325xiT MSRP is the same as a loaded 330i, so it has nothing to do with "status"
It just looks better IMO.

01-18-2006, 12:39 PM

why would u get leatherette. ehhhhhhhhh

StewtheBassman · 01-18-2006, 12:41 PM

I'll get a custom badge that says E90, and see what kind of dorky comments I get!

vladinecko · 01-18-2006, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HRC

I can see you getting tired of saying "yea I took off my 325 badge" to 330 people, and I get tired of hearing "I LOVE my 325 and don't think the 330 makes sense so anyone who drives a 330 is crazy cuz they claim they feel a hp difference when it's sooo slight and they really only bought it to piss on us 325 people".

i can't believe there is such subdivision among E90 owners that 330i owners would look down at 325i owners and 325i owners would try to discredit all the benefits you get when you buy a 330i!!! that is just ridiculous! people that truly know the differences between the two choose their model not because of the "cool" factor but because they know what they want. if they do talk shit about one or the other, they only got the car so that they can say "yo man, i drive a BMW, are you better than me?"

when i see an E90 on the road sitting next to me, 325i or 330i, unless it's modded by KAS, i give 'em thumbs up!

:rocks:

deutschmann59 · 01-18-2006, 12:42 PM

The only "debadging" I did was take the dealer ad sticker off. Talk about making the car look cleaner!

mikenuts · 01-18-2006, 12:44 PM

my poser comment was just a joke....as you can see by the "haha..."
Some people just prefer the clean look. Who cares what anyone else thinks.

Tierfreund · 01-18-2006, 12:44 PM

I run a debadged 330. There ja go. Am I a poser too?

I really don´t mind if someone mistakes your debadged 325 for my debadged 330. I´m a bigger man than that.

Fact is, the rear end really looks a lot cleaner without the badge. Most E90 in Germany are debadged, no matter what model.

Just consider yourself extravagantly european...

Lost Rider · 01-18-2006, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tierfreund

I run a debadged 330. There ja go. Am I a poser too?

Not at all, you just have good taste. IMO

HRC · 01-18-2006, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vladinecko

i can't believe there is such subdivision among E90 owners that 330i owners would look down at 325i owners and 325i owners would try to discredit all the benefits you get when you buy a 330i!!! that is just ridiculous! people that truly know the differences between the two choose their model not because of the "cool" factor but because they know what they want. if they do talk shit about one or the other, they only got the car so that they can say "yo man, i drive a BMW, are you better than me?"

when i see an E90 on the road sitting next to me, 325i or 330i, unless it's modded by KAS, i give 'em thumbs up!

:rocks:

Man, I hear ya!

to all BMW's not just e90's! I was surprised as hell to see this type of interaction, but again, that shows that I really still have lots to learn because when I thought about it, what made me think some BMW drivers were any more classy than the worst drivers from other brands?

Danny

Dante · 01-18-2006, 02:16 PM

Funny, I never thought of debadging my car so people might think I have a bigger engine.

Most germans order their BMWs debadged so their friggin neighbours won't know which engine you drive. (too envious!)

Also, I'm going to order my 320d debadged so that noone can tell if it's a 320i or d. The diesels are much more attractive to thieves here in europe.

HRC · 01-18-2006, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dante

...Also, I'm going to order my 320d debadged so that noone can tell if it's a 320i or d. The diesels are much more attractive to thieves here in europe.

Can't they tell by the muffler tip?

Danny

Dante · 01-18-2006, 03:25 PM

Not in germany, all 320d have paticle filtre here and a straight tip.

cdheaven · 01-20-2006, 01:13 PM

here are some pictures. im no photographer, my car is filthy, and these were taken with my cell. but here

StewtheBassman · 01-20-2006, 03:27 PM

Very nice, cool!!!

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cdheaven I'm Starving , So I Guess You Are What You Eat 229 Rep 943 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Fl iTrader: (1)	Man it feels good.. i finally got out there last night and spent some time with the car. Nothing toooo big. Put the carbon fiber lips on, and shaved the back. I have had the lips sitting in my room since xmas, and have been talking about shaving the back since 2 weeks BEFORE i ordered the car. finally got around to it. i took a couple pictures with the phone last night, i will post them later, and then more this weekend after the car gets washed and wax. all in all, sparkling graphit NEEDS carbon fiber lips and alllll cars need to be shaved in the back. and i can see this thread getting jacked and turning into an old thread, so just for fun. 1. yes i have a 325. 2. yes i would shave a 330 3. my last car was a brand new (at the time) 2003 tl-type s and i shaved everything the week i got it. so while the bmw is a better car, the tl i had was a top of the line model, and i was happy to shave that. __________________ 2006 325i Sparkling Graphite Metallic-Black Leatherette Navigation-Bmw Assist Automatic-Xenons Carbon Fiber Front Lips-Aluminum Pedals Power/heated Front Seats 5% Tint all around 30% On windshield all the way down
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HRC MAUI BUILT 485 Rep 7,781 Posts Drives: 2006 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NORCAL iTrader: (10) Garage List 2002 E46 325i [0.00] 2012 E70 35i [0.00]	I can see you getting tired of saying "yea I took off my 325 badge" to 330 people, and I get tired of hearing "I LOVE my 325 and don't think the 330 makes sense so anyone who drives a 330 is crazy cuz they claim they feel a hp difference when it's sooo slight and they really only bought it to piss on us 325 people". EDIT: Why do all cars need a shave in the back? Danny __________________ Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Illuminated Knob/Alcantara Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" VMR V718's w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Alcantara Boot/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers/BMS Power Box
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StewtheBassman Major General 199 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: 2011 X5d 421,000kms Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hudson, Quebec iTrader: (1)	cd, let's see how many people jump on you for whatever reason. I say this is perfectly nice thread, and by God, I look forward to seeing your pics! Do you plan on piercing your E90 anywhere __________________
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beldredge Enlisted Member 6 Rep 46 Posts Drives: '11 335 xdrive m-sport Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	I'd definitely consider taking the badge off when I get my 3, and it has nothing to do with trying to "hide" what model I have. I took the "Acura" and "TSX" badges off my car, and I think it looks so much cleaner in the back. Just an Acura symbol in the middle.
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Lost Rider Captain 87 Rep 805 Posts Drives: R NineT, X1 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ventura County, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW R NineT [0.00] 2015 X1 xdrive [9.00]	Nice job, congrats, cdheaven. Can't wait to see the pics! I've already instructed my dealer to "shave the back" on my new car before I pick it up. I agree with you completetly. I think I'm immune to the "you're just wishing your car was a 330" thing, since there's only 1 flavor on Touring's in the U.S. BTW, my 325xiT MSRP is the same as a loaded 330i, so it has nothing to do with "status" It just looks better IMO. __________________ GET LOST! www.lostrider.com
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deutschmann59 Captain 176 Rep 737 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: e90post.com iTrader: (0)	The only "debadging" I did was take the dealer ad sticker off. Talk about making the car look cleaner!
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mikenuts Private 3 Rep 99 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	my poser comment was just a joke....as you can see by the "haha..." Some people just prefer the clean look. Who cares what anyone else thinks.
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Tierfreund Major 21 Rep 1,002 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	I run a debadged 330. There ja go. Am I a poser too? I really don´t mind if someone mistakes your debadged 325 for my debadged 330. I´m a bigger man than that. Fact is, the rear end really looks a lot cleaner without the badge. Most E90 in Germany are debadged, no matter what model. Just consider yourself extravagantly european... __________________ No, not THAT kind of tierfreund!
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Dante Enthusiast 468 Rep 1,791 Posts Drives: F87 M2 / F31 330d Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bavaria iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 E46 BMW M3 [0.00] 2017 F87 BMW M2 [10.00] 2013 F31 330d Touring [9.50] 2009 E89 Z4 Sdrive 30i [9.00] 1989 E30 320is 2-door [10.00] 1986 E28 M535i [9.00]	Funny, I never thought of debadging my car so people might think I have a bigger engine. Most germans order their BMWs debadged so their friggin neighbours won't know which engine you drive. (too envious!) Also, I'm going to order my 320d debadged so that noone can tell if it's a 320i or d. The diesels are much more attractive to thieves here in europe.
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Dante Enthusiast 468 Rep 1,791 Posts Drives: F87 M2 / F31 330d Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bavaria iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 E46 BMW M3 [0.00] 2017 F87 BMW M2 [10.00] 2013 F31 330d Touring [9.50] 2009 E89 Z4 Sdrive 30i [9.00] 1989 E30 320is 2-door [10.00] 1986 E28 M535i [9.00]	Not in germany, all 320d have paticle filtre here and a straight tip.
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cdheaven I'm Starving , So I Guess You Are What You Eat 229 Rep 943 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Fl iTrader: (1)	here are some pictures. im no photographer, my car is filthy, and these were taken with my cell. but here Attached Images __________________ 2006 325i Sparkling Graphite Metallic-Black Leatherette Navigation-Bmw Assist Automatic-Xenons Carbon Fiber Front Lips-Aluminum Pedals Power/heated Front Seats 5% Tint all around 30% On windshield all the way down
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