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      08-22-2022, 07:35 PM   #1
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New mirror caps and smoked side markers.

I can't decide if I like these modifications or not.

I do plan to wrap the roof and put on satin black APEX Arc-8's.

Thoughts?
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      08-23-2022, 02:12 AM   #2
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I'm biased, but I love the look of smoked side markers. They work on just about any color IMO and look even better with other black accents (grill, wheels, spoiler, etc.)

Mixed feelings about the mirrors. I personally prefer body colored caps, and putting M cosmetic parts on a non-M car always felt a bit rice to me (as someone who ran an M4 style spoiler and regrets it in hindsight). Its not nearly as bad as ///M stripes on the grill, fake badges, etc. but the idea doesn't sit well with me. That being said, I love the look of the M mirrors on our cars.

Just my 2 cents. Car looks great as-is, and at the end of the day its your car and you can do whatever the hell you want to it.
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      08-23-2022, 06:35 AM   #3
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I'm biased, but I love the look of smoked side markers. They work on just about any color IMO and look even better with other black accents (grill, wheels, spoiler, etc.)

Mixed feelings about the mirrors. I personally prefer body colored caps, and putting M cosmetic parts on a non-M car always felt a bit rice to me (as someone who ran an M4 style spoiler and regrets it in hindsight). Its not nearly as bad as ///M stripes on the grill, fake badges, etc. but the idea doesn't sit well with me. That being said, I love the look of the M mirrors on our cars.

Just my 2 cents. Car looks great as-is, and at the end of the day its your car and you can do whatever the hell you want to it.
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Not a fan of the solid caps. If you can find them in 2 tone like they were originally designed, they'll look like they came on your car rather than cosmetic aftermarket.

Big fan of smoked lights as long as they remain functional though.
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