A few Quick Shots:

nunavut · 07-30-2009, 04:26 PM

Went from this:

to:

Also added black side gills. Sorry for the crappy iPhone pictures. Will put up some better quality pictures after a detail this weekend.

askiles · 07-30-2009, 04:40 PM

They look nicely done, but I think the brushed ones looked great. I understand the black ones though.

-Andy

Lemans_Blue_M · 07-30-2009, 04:43 PM

Damn dude, just six months and you had them re-finished?

modbargains · 07-30-2009, 04:50 PM

I like both.

boostedtwin · 07-30-2009, 04:55 PM

If the first lasted you 6, this will last you 3. Both are nice though. I like #1 better.

nunavut · 07-30-2009, 05:10 PM

I liked the brushed/chrome setup a lot. i had them at the shop for some curb rash and figured i could try out a different look.

**ben@tirerack** · 07-30-2009, 05:13 PM

The silver looked classy. The black look really sinister. Not sure which I like better. Does the front wheel stick out? It looks like it does.

SV Concepts III · 07-30-2009, 05:55 PM

Black wheels definitely work better with your blackout theme on the car. Now time for a drop

Epacy2 · 07-30-2009, 06:37 PM

Which wheels are those?

Lemans_Blue_M · 07-30-2009, 06:42 PM

360 Forged Mesh 8's...

KiokenM3 · 07-30-2009, 10:52 PM

i prefer the first set up

GregW / Oregon · 07-30-2009, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KiokenM3

i prefer the first set up

Sorry to say I agree. You lose all the detail in the wheels with black.

skierman64 · 07-30-2009, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Sorry to say I agree. You lose all the detail in the wheels with black.

+2

IRMthree · 07-31-2009, 06:19 AM

now looks more aggressive

foosh · 07-31-2009, 06:25 AM

I also much prefer the first. I'm guessing the "black fad" will soon be on its way out.

05SCM33 · 07-31-2009, 07:50 AM

I like the black wheels better, definitely more sporty and agressive. As for the loss of detail, I don't know about that . . . and it's a wheel, not a portrait or sculpture. Finally, no arguing it requires less cleaning and maintenance to keep its appearance up.

foosh · 07-31-2009, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 05SCM3

I like the black wheels better, definitely more sporty and agressive. As for the loss of detail, I don't know about that . . . and it's a wheel, not a portrait or sculpture. Finally, no arguing it requires less cleaning and maintenance to keep its appearance up.

Actually, when talking about premium wheels, they are sculpture. With all the time and effort that goes into some of the elaborate designs, such as HRE, RAC, and others, I've often wondered why many people prefer to camoflage the art-work in black.

It is much more understandable with purely utilitarian simple wheel designs like Volks, etc.

SlammedR8 · 07-31-2009, 09:29 AM

i like the first set up more, just much cleaner and classier IMO.
and on the black setup, you went all black, might as well have gone with a 1 piece wheel if your gonna do that anyway.

+1 on the drop, you cant put 20s and not lower the car, sorry!

jojogoya88 · 08-05-2009, 05:14 PM

#1 way better. With all do respect, the black came out horrible, they just look like japanese reps now. I mean, the brushed/silver finished ones just looked more legit, now its just blah. If you wanted to get them repainted, i would of done something different, perhaps a dark face and brushed lip. Im sorry, but hey as long as you like em, enjoy bud.

datbimmerdoe · 08-05-2009, 05:49 PM

Nice.

Johnny Lin · 08-05-2009, 06:12 PM

I think both looks good on your car.

dawgdog · 08-06-2009, 07:54 AM

I'm not a huge fan of black because it makes it more difficult to see the wheel. I am involved in showing German Shepherd dogs and the issue with pure blacks is it is difficult to evaulate their structure. They look like a flat piece of black plywood gaiting around the ring.

Having said that I would say that most younger car nuts now prefer black. And with your car I think they look very good. Would love to see the car in person as I suspect it is very impressive.

07-30-2009, 04:26 PM	#1
nunavut Private First Class 13 Rep 131 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW M3 - SG/FR Join Date: May 2008 Location: Brentwood, TN iTrader: (2)	A few Quick Shots: Went from this: to: Also added black side gills. Sorry for the crappy iPhone pictures. Will put up some better quality pictures after a detail this weekend. __________________ 08 E92 M3 - Space Gray/Fox Red - H&R Springs - Gintani Race + Gintani Catless XPipe - AA Pulley - AA Filter - aFe Scoops - Arkym Diffuser - Evolve-R Stage 2 Tune - MS Spacers
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07-30-2009, 04:40 PM	#2
askiles Major 56 Rep 1,164 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Sedan - Alpine White Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (2)	They look nicely done, but I think the brushed ones looked great. I understand the black ones though. -Andy __________________ 2008 M3 Sedan- Alpine White
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07-30-2009, 04:43 PM	#3
Lemans_Blue_M Automotive Industry Insider 462 Rep 1,948 Posts Drives: Lemans Blue M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Damn dude, just six months and you had them re-finished? __________________ The best is yet to come...
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07-30-2009, 04:50 PM	#4
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07-30-2009, 04:55 PM	#5
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07-30-2009, 05:10 PM	#6
nunavut Private First Class 13 Rep 131 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW M3 - SG/FR Join Date: May 2008 Location: Brentwood, TN iTrader: (2)	I liked the brushed/chrome setup a lot. i had them at the shop for some curb rash and figured i could try out a different look. __________________ 08 E92 M3 - Space Gray/Fox Red - H&R Springs - Gintani Race + Gintani Catless XPipe - AA Pulley - AA Filter - aFe Scoops - Arkym Diffuser - Evolve-R Stage 2 Tune - MS Spacers
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07-30-2009, 05:13 PM	#7
ben@tirerack M3Post Supporting Vendor 87 Rep 964 Posts Drives: 740i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Bend, IN iTrader: (0)	The silver looked classy. The black look really sinister. Not sure which I like better. Does the front wheel stick out? It looks like it does. __________________ _______________________________________________ I have accepted a new position at Tire Rack and am no longer in the sales department. gary@tirerack.com is available to assist with M3 questions.
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07-30-2009, 05:55 PM	#8
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Black wheels definitely work better with your blackout theme on the car. Now time for a drop
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07-30-2009, 06:37 PM	#9
Epacy2 Major 148 Rep 1,400 Posts Drives: F85 X5M Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: KC iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00] 2008 M3 [0.00]	Which wheels are those?
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07-30-2009, 06:42 PM	#10
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07-30-2009, 10:52 PM	#11
KiokenM3 Lieutenant Colonel 84 Rep 1,504 Posts Drives: LIFTED JEEP JK! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA iTrader: (4)	i prefer the first set up
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07-31-2009, 06:19 AM	#14
IRMthree Captain 29 Rep 741 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: WestCoast iTrader: (5)	now looks more aggressive __________________ Current: F80 M3 ZCP Past: E92 M3 DCT Coupe, E46 M3 SMG Coupe
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07-31-2009, 06:25 AM	#15
foosh Major 27 Rep 1,314 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 E93 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Annapolis, MD iTrader: (0)	I also much prefer the first. I'm guessing the "black fad" will soon be on its way out. __________________
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07-31-2009, 07:50 AM	#16
05SCM33 First Lieutenant 31 Rep 385 Posts Drives: 09 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arizona iTrader: (4)	I like the black wheels better, definitely more sporty and agressive. As for the loss of detail, I don't know about that . . . and it's a wheel, not a portrait or sculpture. Finally, no arguing it requires less cleaning and maintenance to keep its appearance up.
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07-31-2009, 09:29 AM	#18
SlammedR8 Major General 523 Rep 5,483 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 40i/2020 R8 V10 Spyder Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	i like the first set up more, just much cleaner and classier IMO. and on the black setup, you went all black, might as well have gone with a 1 piece wheel if your gonna do that anyway. +1 on the drop, you cant put 20s and not lower the car, sorry! __________________ Current: 2019 BMW X5 40i - Carbon Black/Tartufo Individual Leather 2020 Range Rover HSE - Black/Black 2020 Audi R8 V10 Performance Spyder 6MT - Ascari Blue/Black
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08-05-2009, 05:14 PM	#19
jojogoya88 Second Lieutenant 32 Rep 262 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 IB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LI, Ny iTrader: (1)	#1 way better. With all do respect, the black came out horrible, they just look like japanese reps now. I mean, the brushed/silver finished ones just looked more legit, now its just blah. If you wanted to get them repainted, i would of done something different, perhaps a dark face and brushed lip. Im sorry, but hey as long as you like em, enjoy bud. __________________ 2008 E90 M3 - Interlagos Blue (stock for now)
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08-05-2009, 05:49 PM	#20
datbimmerdoe Lieutenant General 1281 Rep 17,493 Posts Drives: like I'M BOUT THAT LIFE Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: PARADISE aka CANES COUNTRY iTrader: (0)	Nice.
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08-05-2009, 06:12 PM	#21
Johnny Lin Lieutenant General 836 Rep 11,307 Posts Drives: AW E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (42)	I think both looks good on your car.
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08-06-2009, 07:54 AM	#22
dawgdog Colonel 150 Rep 2,278 Posts Drives: 2015 M3, 2016 GT3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seattle, Wa. iTrader: (0)	I'm not a huge fan of black because it makes it more difficult to see the wheel. I am involved in showing German Shepherd dogs and the issue with pure blacks is it is difficult to evaulate their structure. They look like a flat piece of black plywood gaiting around the ring. Having said that I would say that most younger car nuts now prefer black. And with your car I think they look very good. Would love to see the car in person as I suspect it is very impressive. __________________ 2015 f80 M3, 2016 GT3
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