[RR80]

Originally Posted by ICIC

Really? Thanks Jxnco. I will check it out later. But I think the one now (chrome w/ black) is ok. Might change to the black one from dealer later..

I think your combo of glossy and matt looks good, too. Where you got yours?

The gloss black grill from BMW performance is nice.

[jxnco]

Originally Posted by ICIC

Really? Thanks Jxnco. I will check it out later. But I think the one now (chrome w/ black) is ok. Might change to the black one from dealer later..

I think your combo of glossy and matt looks good, too. Where you got yours?

It's an aftermarket one I got from ebay. The one from BMW is all gloss.

[ICIC]

Originally Posted by RR80

The gloss black grill from BMW performance is nice.

Yes, no doubt the black grill is nice and proven to be more aggressive. Need to match with other parts tho.

[ICIC]

Originally Posted by jxnco

It's an aftermarket one I got from ebay. The one from BMW is all gloss.

Nice, always easily to find goodies from ebay. I knew you have mix and match with gloss and matt, so you acturally bought 2 set to mix it up?

[ICIC]

Just checked the car today, seems the height lowerd a bit. Now cannot fit in even a finger. By just looking at the wheels, I can easily see that there are camber issue. Will drive 2 more weeks with the same height and raise up a bit and do the alignment. Or else, my tyres can only drive for less than 10K. Really love the handling with this height tho.

[Jacky328]

Originally Posted by ICIC

Just checked the car today, seems the height lowerd a bit. Now cannot fit in even a finger. By just looking at the wheels, I can easily see that there are camber issue. Will drive 2 more weeks with the same height and raise up a bit and do the alignment. Or else, my tyres can only drive for less than 10K. Really love the handling with this height tho.

Yep!
Unless you always drive aggressively, raise up a bit will looks even better, Just my bystander's view

[RC3]

Originally Posted by ICIC

Just checked the car today, seems the height lowerd a bit. Now cannot fit in even a finger. By just looking at the wheels, I can easily see that there are camber issue. Will drive 2 more weeks with the same height and raise up a bit and do the alignment. Or else, my tyres can only drive for less than 10K. Really love the handling with this height tho.

I think one finger gap would be the best drop. Slamming too much definitely will have problem.

[chiver]

Beautiful ICIC! Question. Can u adjust the height easily or do u need to bring it to ur mechanic ?

[jxnco]

Originally Posted by ICIC

Nice, always easily to find goodies from ebay. I knew you have mix and match with gloss and matt, so you acturally bought 2 set to mix it up?

That's what I did but the aftermarket matte black one doesn't exactly fit with the OEM one. So I had to have the surrounds of the matte one painted gloss to have this mix and match effect.

[RC3]

Originally Posted by jxnco

That's what I did but the aftermarket matte black one doesn't exactly fit with the OEM one. So I had to have the surrounds of the matte one painted gloss to have this mix and match effect.

Oh, I didn't know that. Thought you eventually figured a way to mix and match the two. How did you paint it? Just spray paint?

[ICIC]

Originally Posted by chiver

Beautiful ICIC! Question. Can u adjust the height easily or do u need to bring it to ur mechanic ?

Thanks chiver..

What you need to do is, jack up the car, take out the wheels, then you can adjust it easily.

I'm lazy, I will just let the mechanic do it, or I will go to my friend's alignment shop to do it, as it better to do alignment after adjusting the height. I think most people only adjust the height once or twice, you don't need to do that too often, right?

[ICIC]

Originally Posted by jxnco

That's what I did but the aftermarket matte black one doesn't exactly fit with the OEM one. So I had to have the surrounds of the matte one painted gloss to have this mix and match effect.

Oh nice work man.

Don't tell me you paint it by yourself? If yes, your paint work is pretty good

[ICIC]

Originally Posted by RC3

Oh, I didn't know that. Thought you eventually figured a way to mix and match the two. How did you paint it? Just spray paint?

Yep, I thought he bought 2 sets and do the mix and match. For paint, I think he just use tape to cover the middle, as they are both black, so shouldn't be any problem.

[RC3]

Originally Posted by ICIC

Thanks chiver..

What you need to do is, jack up the car, take out the wheels, then you can adjust it easily.

I'm lazy, I will just let the mechanic do it, or I will go to my friend's alignment shop to do it, as it better to do alignment after adjusting the height. I think most people only adjust the height once or twice, you don't need to do that too often, right?

Your friend do alignment? Where? I need to do mine, can you refer?

Some shop does the 3D alignment, charge over 12K or so. Don't know if it's worth it.

[RC3]

Originally Posted by ICIC

Yep, I thought he bought 2 sets and do the mix and match. For paint, I think he just use tape to cover the middle, as they are both black, so shouldn't be any problem.

Actually the outer ring can be separated from the center slates. I know coz I got a set too.

[chiver]

Thx ICIC. Your car looks very cool being so low but may not be so practical in hk. I've already scratched my car already not paying attention going over a speed bump and yours looks much lower!

[ICIC]

Originally Posted by RC3

Your friend do alignment? Where? I need to do mine, can you refer?

Some shop does the 3D alignment, charge over 12K or so. Don't know if it's worth it.

Yes, his shop is in TKW. Of coz, I can refer, will PM you..

[ICIC]

Originally Posted by RC3

Actually the outer ring can be separated from the center slates. I know coz I got a set too.

Opps, just noticed it. I'm still planning whether I should order the black grill.

Btw, any news from your M tech? Anytime soon?

[chiver]

Originally Posted by ICIC

Yes, his shop is in TKW. Of coz, I can refer, will PM you..

I need this can u pm me as well? Thx

[ICIC]

Originally Posted by chiver

Thx ICIC. Your car looks very cool being so low but may not be so practical in hk. I've already scratched my car already not paying attention going over a speed bump and yours looks much lower!

Yes, the car is pretty low now. Lucky, no scratch yet, maybe I didn't drive too much. I will careful to go over ramp, but sometimes you just can't do anything here in HK, the ramps are too tight, has to go straight, no choice and can't avoid scratch.

[ICIC]

PM sent.

Actually is in Kln City, not TKW, as I always mix up the two..lol

[RC3]

Originally Posted by chiver

Thx ICIC. Your car looks very cool being so low but may not be so practical in hk. I've already scratched my car already not paying attention going over a speed bump and yours looks much lower!

Yup, Chiver. Need to really slow down and beware. I scratched mine a few times but it's now noticeable. The lowest part of the front bumper is underneath so can't be seen when scratched.

I really like to add a front lip after and this is what I am worried. Luckily there is none available front lip which I liked for me to pull the trigger yet.