Silver Grey - Body Kit Fitted

[Liverman]

Originally Posted by simoncpw

I was having a great time manuveoring with the car the other day while my wife was in the car... after making a few turns... my wife looked at me and said with a smile... "those new rims and tires are great"

Sounds like marital bliss

Greg

[simoncpw]

Originally Posted by Liverman

Sounds like marital bliss

Of course.... I didn't tell her how much they cost.... I told her it was part of the "package deal"

[Juanted]

Originally Posted by simoncpw

Of course.... I didn't tell her how much they cost.... I told her it was part of the "package deal"

LOL... good one!

[X5Jay]

Nice job - perhaps the best looking X3 I've seen! The only thing that I think would make it look even better (true for just about any vehicle, IMHO) is if the dual exhaust pipes were one each side instead of both on the driver's side. Did you put a clear bra on that lil' beast? Might be a worthy mod to protect your investment...

[simoncpw]

Thanks! I agree with you on the split exhaust, but not sure if there's such after market option.... and it would need some mod on the rear bumper.

Originally Posted by X5Jay

Did you put a clear bra on that lil' beast? Might be a worthy mod to protect your investment...

Pardon my English... what do you mean? or is this a joke ("clear bar")?

[Juanted]

Originally Posted by simoncpw

Pardon my English... what do you mean? or is this a joke ("clear bar")?

A "clear bra" (as in brassiere) is a clear, plastic film that is installed on the nose of the car to protect it from chipping. As you know, little rocks are always kicking up on the highway (usually from other cars), hit your hood and chip your paint. A clear bra helps prevent this kind of damage. When done correctly, the "bra" is almost not noticeable, which is why it is also often referred to as "invisible" or "clear" bra.

Hope this helps.

Juan

[simoncpw]

Thanks guys for the info on the "Bra"

I think I'll pass this one. There are very few highways here and are pretty well maintained... hardly see any big trucks around either. Also, knowing the workmanship here for window tinting is only average (my friend had to bring in the car three time to get the tinting done right), I'm not sure if they can do a good job putting the bra on!

Thanks again for the info.

[Liverman]

Originally Posted by simoncpw

I'm not sure if they can do a good job putting the bra on!

That's because, like me, most men only have experience in taking those things off!

Greg

[X5Jay]

LOL - I can see how you would think this is a joke if you are not familiar with the product - guess I assumed most people know what a clear bra is. No, it's not a joke. A clear bra is simply a protective film that covers the front of your vehicle up to a few inches on the hood. Covers the bumper, front of hood, lower apron if it's painted (like yours) perhaps the side mirrors, and whatever else you want to be protected from kicked-up stones and debris on the highway. The product does a great job protecting from small chips and the like... It's almost like a thick layer of clear coat that you can barely see at all. Lots of discussions about it on the board - do a search on "3M" or "clear bra" and you'll find lots of info. Google would work too. There are several manufacturers and I believe 3M is among the best. I wish I got it on my car before I drove it as I do have a few minor chips on the front end now after 15,000 miles... Good luck & hope this helps!

[BigO1120]

I just saw your X3 and I wanna say it looks SWEET!!!!!!!