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Pastry
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Post by Pastry » Sun Mar 05, 2017 3:48 pm

I had a run out to meet Smartbear this morning to have a little play with wheels. There was a big difference in reality which isn't as evident in the photos, spot the difference...

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I'm going to have to get mine done now!!! :headbang: :thumbsup:
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2008 Z4MR Midnight Blue Metallic
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Post by vester86 » Sun Mar 05, 2017 3:49 pm

i like the fronts more to be honest

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Post by chapeau » Sun Mar 05, 2017 3:57 pm

Not a lot of difference at a quick glance but i certainly favour the rears. The colour definitely complements your cars paintwork.
I'd be sorely tempted to have them done. :thumbsup:
E85. 2.5i SE. 2004. Sterling grey, anthracite 107s, black leather heated seats, hardtop, sound gen retrofit, matt black grills, stubby, zhp, cupholders retrofit, roof motor in boot.

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Post by Pastry » Sun Mar 05, 2017 8:00 pm

chapeau wrote:Not a lot of difference at a quick glance but i certainly favour the rears. The colour definitely complements your cars paintwork.
I'd be sorely tempted to have them done. :thumbsup:
enough difference to make it worthwhile I think :thumbsup:

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991 Carrera 2S
Now gone:
2008 Z4MR Midnight Blue Metallic
2006 Z4 3.0si sport Ruby Black
2006 Z4 3.0si sport Titanium Silver
2010 Z4 23i Msport and a 3.0i

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Post by Stuartt » Sun Mar 05, 2017 8:05 pm

I think the Shaddow Chrome picks out the detail on the spokes better :thumbsup:

Much nicer TBH

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Post by mr wilks » Sun Mar 05, 2017 8:07 pm

Rears take my vote too :)
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Post by Stuartt » Sun Mar 05, 2017 8:08 pm

Missed the opportunity for a poll there Pastry :poke:

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Post by Pastry » Sun Mar 05, 2017 8:10 pm

Stuartt wrote:Missed the opportunity for a poll there Pastry :poke:

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:lol: I would have done if I knew how to do it! :? Im already sold on the shadow chrome so its a case of when, not if :thumbsup:
991 Carrera 2S
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2008 Z4MR Midnight Blue Metallic
2006 Z4 3.0si sport Ruby Black
2006 Z4 3.0si sport Titanium Silver
2010 Z4 23i Msport and a 3.0i

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Post by Pastry » Sun Mar 05, 2017 8:21 pm

mr wilks wrote:Rears take my vote too :)
Decision is made Mr Wilks although may go one shade darker. They'll show up the brake callipers so I guess painting those will have to be next! :roll:
991 Carrera 2S
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2008 Z4MR Midnight Blue Metallic
2006 Z4 3.0si sport Ruby Black
2006 Z4 3.0si sport Titanium Silver
2010 Z4 23i Msport and a 3.0i

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Post by Smartbear » Sun Mar 05, 2017 8:29 pm

Stuartt wrote:Missed the opportunity for a poll there Pastry :poke:

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Where's Marlon when you need him? :tumbleweed:
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e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
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Post by chapeau » Sun Mar 05, 2017 8:41 pm

Pastry wrote: enough difference to make it worthwhile I think :thumbsup:
Indeed. I think it makes them look more expensive too.
The carbon roundals look quite smart too. I like how they are lined up with the m badge and valve. I am a bit obsessive about stuff like that. :lol:
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Post by Grumpyowl » Sun Mar 05, 2017 8:46 pm

Back one looks a lot better as well has having the centre badge lined up with the ///M badge :thumbsup:
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Post by STUBOY2UK » Mon Mar 06, 2017 2:11 pm

Rear looks miles better :thumbsup:
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Post by Sgr74 » Mon Mar 27, 2017 8:10 pm

Rears.
Black 2.5 Roadie.

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Post by Paulr » Mon Mar 27, 2017 10:47 pm

Rears look more expensive and classier.
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