I think it's time we start a thread that offers advice about tastefull mods and how to prevent your BMW looking like just another piece of rice.
My first few:
In - Genuine BMW 18"S and blackouts (Chrome removal AKA shadowline)
In - Matt wrapping
out - Anything crystal or Altezza style on a BMW I think just does not work.
out - M badges on anything clearly stock that is not an M.
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Altezza lights (also known as "Euro Taillights" and "Lexus Lights") are vehicle tail lamp clusters consisting of one or more internal lamp units, covered with a clear (or tinted) acrylic cover made popular by Lexus. Some Altezza lights also include LED lighting.
(Euro- se gat!) On a BMW Euro means replacing orange indicators with white ones.
The style was first used on the rear light clusters on the first generation Lexus IS, which was sold in Japan as the Toyota Altezza. This iconic style of lamp units became known in many circles as 'Lexus-style' or 'Altezza-style' tail lights.
Prior to the release of the Altezza, the Toyota Supra Mark IV (probably inspired by Ferrari car designs at that time ) used an encased tail lamp assembly which essentially started the trend. The Mark I Altezza gained popularity because the inside housing was finished in chrome whereas the Supra lamps came in a darker gun-metal grey color
My first few:
In - Genuine BMW 18"S and blackouts (Chrome removal AKA shadowline)
In - Matt wrapping
out - Anything crystal or Altezza style on a BMW I think just does not work.
out - M badges on anything clearly stock that is not an M.
__________________________
Altezza lights (also known as "Euro Taillights" and "Lexus Lights") are vehicle tail lamp clusters consisting of one or more internal lamp units, covered with a clear (or tinted) acrylic cover made popular by Lexus. Some Altezza lights also include LED lighting.
(Euro- se gat!) On a BMW Euro means replacing orange indicators with white ones.
The style was first used on the rear light clusters on the first generation Lexus IS, which was sold in Japan as the Toyota Altezza. This iconic style of lamp units became known in many circles as 'Lexus-style' or 'Altezza-style' tail lights.
Prior to the release of the Altezza, the Toyota Supra Mark IV (probably inspired by Ferrari car designs at that time ) used an encased tail lamp assembly which essentially started the trend. The Mark I Altezza gained popularity because the inside housing was finished in chrome whereas the Supra lamps came in a darker gun-metal grey color
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