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Old 12-14-2012, 10:31pm   #1
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Step 1 - done


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Step 3 - debating

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Are those VMR's?
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Old 12-14-2012, 10:43pm   #4
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Are those VMR's?
Basically, yes. They're Falken RT-7M's, but they're made by Velocity.
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That could be fun!
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Old 12-14-2012, 10:57pm   #6
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That could be fun!
The install guide on the intake looks like a major PIA, but the tuner connects right there too, so may be a 2 for 1 kind of install.
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Old 12-14-2012, 11:18pm   #8
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Just bought this grille too.

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Old 12-14-2012, 11:19pm   #9
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Operation Eliminate Chrome is a go.
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Old 12-15-2012, 1:41am   #10
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Is that a 335?
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Old 12-15-2012, 6:56am   #11
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Saweet! Pimpest whip in Hitchcock
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it's also probably the newest (that isn't a pick up)
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Just bought this grille too.

Thinking of doing the same on the X5M. I like the black front grills. I saw a set on a White M3 and they looked good.
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Is that a 335?
535i
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Old 12-15-2012, 8:35am   #15
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Santa Fe, mother f'kers!

My neighbor has a '64 Corvette coupe, so I don't even have the coolest car on the block.
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Nice!
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Old 12-16-2012, 3:01pm   #17
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Exhaust flap mod completed today.
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Should have just plastidipped the grille and saved the money.

Its like $10 a can.
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Should have just plastidipped the grille and saved the money.

Its like $10 a can.
Eh, the grill was only like $20.
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