Looking for "before and after" LBB side gill swap photos

jtodd_fl · 05-16-2016, 06:36 AM

Considering IND black and color matched gills as options, but having a hard time finding good before and after (and after) photos for all the options. Full side view and closer view. If anyone has gathered them up, that'd be great. If not, I'll post once I assemble later today. Thanks.

Prodigy. · 05-16-2016, 07:41 AM

Some great pics of the LBB colour matched Gills here.
http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...8&postcount=37

jtodd_fl · 05-16-2016, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Prodigy.

Some great pics of the LBB colour matched Gills here.
http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...8&postcount=37

Cheers for that.

jtodd_fl · 05-17-2016, 09:52 AM

As promised. I found some good images here - thanks to MTHRAR for the pics of his car with LBB gills and others whose images I used. I was going to be diligent, then I lost my note on whose pictures I borrowed. Anyway, here is a series of comparisons (both close up and "full side" views) of:
- IND color-matched to stock
- Black performance to stock
- Black performance to IND color-matched

Benzima · 05-17-2016, 10:04 AM

They all look good IMHO! Thanks for posting the pictures.

jtodd_fl · 05-17-2016, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Benzima

They all look good IMHO! Thanks for posting the pictures.

Agreed. A little torn between black and color-matched. I was sure I would do color matched, but now... i don't know.

F87LUV · 05-17-2016, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Benzima

They all look good IMHO! Thanks for posting the pictures.

Agreed. A little torn between black and color-matched. I was sure I would do color matched, but now... i don't know.

The color matched looks a bit "vacant".

jtodd_fl · 05-17-2016, 10:21 AM

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The color matched looks a bit "vacant".

That is what I was struggling with. Cannot tell if it looks "sleek" or, as I think you put perfectly, "vacant". Leaning back toward the black...

atxsk8r · 05-17-2016, 11:02 AM

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That is what I was struggling with. Cannot tell if it looks "sleek" or, as I think you put perfectly, "vacant". Leaning back toward the black...

Color matched looks odd to me and really out of place. Go with the all black which is what i'm doing and already have, just need a car to install them on

MTHRAR · 05-17-2016, 11:37 AM

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That is what I was struggling with. Cannot tell if it looks "sleek" or, as I think you put perfectly, "vacant". Leaning back toward the black...

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Color matched looks odd to me and really out of place. Go with the all black which is what i'm doing and already have, just need a car to install them on

That is my car with the color matched gills. I was torn between getting just black and the color matched ones as well. Honestly, they could have left the whole fake "vent" thing off of this car and I wouldn't have cared. I like the flow of the car without the black backplate (Vacant look), so that is why I went color matched. I liken the color matched look to that of the M3/4 with the black gloss gill, but there is a "real" vent there. I don't like how the all black piece detracts from the design flow. You're eyes go right to that area when you look at it from the side. It's all a matter of personal preference of course. I may change it out a few years down the line to all black for a different look.

vincE92M3 · 05-17-2016, 02:14 PM

In the case of the M2, I think stock looks the best due to the contrast.

Frozone · 05-25-2016, 06:25 PM

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In the case of the M2, I think stock looks the best due to the contrast.

This. While I'm not a natural chrome fan, the whole point of the design is for the chrome to decorate/offset the faux vent. If you color match, you essentially delete the vent and you're left with unnecessary molding in the door lines. If you paint all black, you delete the gill decoration and enlarge and misshape the vent.

SW19 · 05-25-2016, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by vincE92M3

In the case of the M2, I think stock looks the best due to the contrast.

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This. While I'm not a natural chrome fan, the whole point of the design is for the chrome to decorate/offset the faux vent. If you color match, you essentially delete the vent and you're left with unnecessary molding in the door lines. If you paint all black, you delete the gill decoration and enlarge and misshape the vent.

I agree,the stock vent looks best on the M2 IMO.

AWF87M2 · 05-25-2016, 07:14 PM

I would recommend ind gloss black surround + horizontal piece to match the gloss blk window trim. Cant wait to put these on when my car arrives.

vincE92M3 · 05-25-2016, 07:35 PM

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This. While I'm not a natural chrome fan, the whole point of the design is for the chrome to decorate/offset the faux vent. If you color match, you essentially delete the vent and you're left with unnecessary molding in the door lines. If you paint all black, you delete the gill decoration and enlarge and misshape the vent.

Exactly! I feel differently about the F8x and E9x side gills because they both have inset depth.

confusion · 05-25-2016, 08:31 PM

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I would recommend ind gloss black surround + horizontal piece to match the gloss blk window trim. Cant wait to put these on when my car arrives.

Not gonna lie... gloss on gloss is sexy.

gmzanatta · 05-26-2016, 09:30 AM

Looking forward so seeing one of the CF ones installed. I think it will look killer along with the CF spoiler and CF diffuser.

vincE92M3 · 05-26-2016, 09:48 AM

We need to see some "edition" black chrome gills and grills, like what they had for the E9x.

Those would prob be a good option.

IND-Distribution · 05-26-2016, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jtodd_fl

Considering IND black and color matched gills as options, but having a hard time finding good before and after (and after) photos for all the options. Full side view and closer view. If anyone has gathered them up, that'd be great. If not, I'll post once I assemble later today. Thanks.

We would be glad to help you with any further questions. Do not hesitate to call!

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I would recommend ind gloss black surround + horizontal piece to match the gloss blk window trim. Cant wait to put these on when my car arrives.

Congratulations! Happy to hear you love them. Can not wait to see some installed photos!

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Looking forward so seeing one of the CF ones installed. I think it will look killer along with the CF spoiler and CF diffuser.

We will try to post photos soon once we get some installed shots!

jtodd_fl · 05-27-2016, 07:05 AM

Just ordered the kit from @ryan at IND - went with LBB matched gills with the black M2 bars across (and grille surrounds, front/rear reflector delete/LBB M2 logo) and a BSM matched M4 logo for my wife's F82. Thanks Ryan!

MTHRAR · 05-27-2016, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jtodd_fl

Just ordered the kit from @ryan at IND - went with LBB matched gills with the black M2 bars across (and grille surrounds, front/rear reflector delete/LBB M2 logo) and a BSM matched M4 logo for my wife's F82. Thanks Ryan!

Oh wow, didn't know that you have an F82 and an F87! Awesome, can't wait to see how everything turns out!!

jtodd_fl · 05-27-2016, 08:43 AM

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Oh wow, didn't know that you have an F82 and an F87! Awesome, can't wait to see how everything turns out!!

And an E92. But that one is bone stock.

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