Finally some picsof the Blackout mobile

Choclove23 · 06-16-2011, 08:04 AM

I've been reluctant to put up any pics until I got the car the way I wanted it.
I've been going for the 'Batmobile' look.
My roundels finally arrived and I've got the spoiler on, so now is as good a time as any.

Next is tinted side repeaters, painted diffuser and dark headlights.

JB4-335 · 06-16-2011, 08:14 AM

OMG, it's my car in a hatch.
Looks really nice mate.
Love that all black look.

BMW86 · 06-16-2011, 08:20 AM

Lookin tough mate. You've done a great job.

Liub · 06-16-2011, 08:26 AM

Looks great mate, but now the rear diffuser stands out... planning to do anything about that?

TimMc · 06-16-2011, 08:37 AM

Looks good. Needs a black number plate.

dontask · 06-16-2011, 08:39 AM

Nice! Have you considered nightshading the rear lights?

sbce90 · 06-16-2011, 08:39 AM

Nice!!! Can you get black plates in vic too? That would set it off nicely.

Choclove23 · 06-16-2011, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by SBC

Nice!!! Can you get black plates in vic too? That would set it off nicely.

Not sure - and if so, I don't know how much they would cost.

Choclove23 · 06-16-2011, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by dontask

Nice! Have you considered nightshading the rear lights?

Someone is selling theirs in Perth, but money is tight at the moment.

Choclove23 · 06-16-2011, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Liub

Looks great mate, but now the rear diffuser stands out... planning to do anything about that?

It's on the list - along with tinted side repeaters.
I tried to put some tint I have in them but I couldn't do it right. Shame I'm crap at these things.

130iguy · 06-16-2011, 09:24 AM

jealous

Choclove23 · 06-16-2011, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 130iguy

jealous

It's the spoiler isn't it...?

Liub · 06-16-2011, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Choclove23

Not sure - and if so, I don't know how much they would cost.

Definitely can, I think around ~$500?

alik01 · 06-16-2011, 09:54 AM

Nice spoiler!

Looks awesome mate, really happy it's getting the way you want it!

Choclove23 · 06-16-2011, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Liub

Definitely can, I think around ~$500?

OUCH!!

Choclove23 · 06-16-2011, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by alik01

Nice spoiler!

Looks awesome mate, really happy it's getting the way you want it!

Thanks dude. Keeping the legend alive.
Had some trouble fitting it though - I used 3M tape but the first attempt had the tape showing out the gaps. I've now gone with 3M VHB clear tape, but the leaf bottom has come unstuck.

It looks like I may have to get the ACS chrome struts (and powder coat them black)

sbce90 · 06-16-2011, 07:37 PM

I might cop some crap for suggesting this - but what about a really light smoke on the rear lights?

Choclove23 · 06-16-2011, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SBC

I might cop some crap for suggesting this - but what about a really light smoke on the rear lights?

I have a small roll of limo-tint and have thought of putting some on the white part of the rear light, but I'm not good with these sorts of things.
Would be nice though.
May give it another try later today.

sbce90 · 06-16-2011, 07:53 PM

no limo tint will be wayyyyyyyyyy too dark

chrisN · 06-17-2011, 12:05 AM

i like the badge. nice touch.

alik01 · 06-17-2011, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Choclove23

Thanks dude. Keeping the legend alive.
Had some trouble fitting it though - I used 3M tape but the first attempt had the tape showing out the gaps. I've now gone with 3M VHB clear tape, but the leaf bottom has come unstuck.

It looks like I may have to get the ACS chrome struts (and powder coat them black)

The muppets at Motorline had painted over the bonding surface where it says DO NOT PAINT! I had no idea all this time, the guy at the panel shop, had a good laugh and was saying he was surprised the thing hadn't fallen off!

It might pay to strip the paint off that area and bond it back on.

MrBlonde · 06-17-2011, 01:37 AM

I think it's into the big black blob visual now. You need to break up that black to give the shape a chance.

I remember seeing a WSTO 135 coupe done in a really clever way (IMO). It was black like yours and had some really subtle different colour/texture black highlights .. I'll see if I can find a pic to show what I mean.

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Liub Captain 44 Rep 782 Posts Drives: E8 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Looks great mate, but now the rear diffuser stands out... planning to do anything about that?
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TimMc Lieutenant Colonel 44 Rep 1,883 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	Looks good. Needs a black number plate.
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sbce90 Me Boosta 249 Rep 5,721 Posts Drives: 320i / MB C63 / VW up! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (3)	Nice!!! Can you get black plates in vic too? That would set it off nicely.
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alik01 Lieutenant Colonel 51 Rep 1,792 Posts Drives: Slowly & Responsibly Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Darwin, Australia iTrader: (0)	Nice spoiler! Looks awesome mate, really happy it's getting the way you want it! __________________
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sbce90 Me Boosta 249 Rep 5,721 Posts Drives: 320i / MB C63 / VW up! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (3)	I might cop some crap for suggesting this - but what about a really light smoke on the rear lights?
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sbce90 Me Boosta 249 Rep 5,721 Posts Drives: 320i / MB C63 / VW up! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (3)	no limo tint will be wayyyyyyyyyy too dark
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chrisN Lieutenant 30 Rep 585 Posts Drives: bmw 125i coupe Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sydney iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 125i [8.66]	i like the badge. nice touch.
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MrBlonde Colonel 122 Rep 2,695 Posts Drives: Audi TTRS, M Coupe, 1299 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Merewether iTrader: (0)	I think it's into the big black blob visual now. You need to break up that black to give the shape a chance. I remember seeing a WSTO 135 coupe done in a really clever way (IMO). It was black like yours and had some really subtle different colour/texture black highlights .. I'll see if I can find a pic to show what I mean. __________________ .-=[ Kenny ]=-. 1999 BMW M Coupe 10.775 @ 134.35 mph w/1.600 60' (Best 136.07 mph) 25th August 2004. +2010 X5 35D+ Check out the 1Addicts Drag Racing Standings and Drag Racing 101.
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