Lumma Design bodykit

[m5james]

Originally Posted by donibm

Ignoring the pun, I actually DID consider painting it roasted pumkin. I also considered off-white (cream). But, I'll leave it black sapphire. Too many "orange" cars in S. Florida and "white" cars look terrible after a few years - can see every dark stain, etc.

...But, that is how it is done in Europe.

White shows dark stains? That's new to me. BTW...black shows scratches like no other, but having a garage full of hairline scratches and dark stains is how I do.

You love making that statement...sounds like you'd probably be better off and happier just going back, then that wouldn't have to be your arguement while you're in the United States of America.

[donibm]

Originally Posted by m5james

White shows dark stains? That's new to me. BTW...black shows scratches like no other, but having a garage full of hairline scratches and dark stains is how I do.

You love making that statement...sounds like you'd probably be better off and happier just going back, then that wouldn't have to be your arguement while you're in the United States of America.

Next time you remember (while driving), actually LOOK at the older white cars. They have yellow and brown stains all over them, as if the dirt baked its way into the paint. To me, white just doens't look good after a few years.

I guess ur right about the scratches on black. Mettalic effect is supposed to help reduce the look of dings and scratches, etc. I don't have them on my paint because I do not tailgate people on the highway, and don't go on the highway much anyway, and whenever I do, I spray the front with WD40 so that bugs and other particals do not stick, or simply glide off when they hit the front. Also, it can help to "cover" the nicks and scratches that are already on the car. I also do not use buffers or old rags (which can cause swirls). I change my car equipment every 4 months (or as needed). And if I were to ever drop anything on the ground, I'd throw it right into the trash because even a few grains of sand stuck in sheep wool or a sponge is garuanteed to scratch paint. In fact, I don't even park in direct sunli9ght. I always park in the shade, even if its further away from my destination, and there's no way I'd take my car to a manaul car wash. Those amatuers just don't know...

[localmotion411]

Can we please retire the word "hater"? That along with these body kits is very Fast and Furious, a trend that stopped being cool over 10 years ago.

[m5james]

I saw the gayest Del Sol with a body kit and a sticker that says "I love haters", the i imagined the ignorant kid who probably drives that car....and then remembered this thread an Donnie shortly after.

[m5james]

Why'd you delete your "hater lovers" post?

LOL - still on it. Laughable.

Why kill the word ... when haters STAY up on it (still going on about things long after it is dead ... as evident in haters). So, they are who they are. And while they're hating, "ballers" still move forward.

"Haters - you can kill yourselves"

As for your post above...are you getting the run-around from the guys you've been giving so much praise to?

[donibm]

[[Why'd you delete your "hater lovers" post?]]

Uh, because maturity prevailed over ignorance? Seriously, you're in your 40's, 30's, 20's ... or teens?

"I'm blind to you haters" - Collie Buddz
"Haters - you can kill yourselves" - Nicki M.
"Haters are gay ... and we don't keep gay company" - Me


[[As for your post above...are you getting the run-around from the guys you've been giving so much praise to?]]

Nope. But you haven't been paying attn anyway - noticed that a long time ago. In LUMMA forums I've posted LUMMA material: parts, service, time frames, pictures and even costs - all of which are clearly relevant. I clearly said that I was ordering part by part deliberately and I clearly said why. Ordering from Germany is too much of a pain for me to try and manage EVERYTHING all at once. Don't have the time for that. I also clearly stated that much of what I'm doing and what Lumma offers is CUSTOMIZED - parts either have to be sent from me to Germany or they buy the parts from BMW, the parts are then shipped to Lumma, Lumma then ships the parts to thier respected partner to perform the customization, then the parts are sent to SF warehouse, THEN the parts are shipped (sea) to SF Stateside, THEN the parts are sent to me. I already knew that certain orders would take up to 30 days while others up to 3 months. So them giving me the run around isn't a thought. Further, being a preferred banker ensures that either I get the correct parts unspoiled, or I get my full amount of $$$ back ... even on "non returnable" and "non cancellable" orders. Period. I sent that email about the time to put some heat on the order because I want to have my project completed by February or March. I've already started lining up the car shows for next year.

I think Lumma looks great on the X5, the M3, M5, M6, etc. I love it on the Porshe vehicles as well. Problem is, some of you "veteran" posted are in Lumma forums but its evident you don't even know much about it. The only thing I don't like dressed in Lumma is the X6 - Hamaan tops the chart on the X6 (to me). I will ALWAYS celebrate everything BMW, just as I will always celebrate a modding company who puts out good work. Fact is, I like Lumma. I'm not one who is going to hate on someone just because they are doing something to thier car ... even if I don't like it. I don't like the G-Power on the X5 - at all. But I'd love to meet someone who actually takes on the project. And I wish I could meet more people who do heavy customizations to thier BMW here in S. Florida so that we can all roll out to the BMW meets. But, some of you "pretenders" really aren't up on BMWs or modifications. Your worlds revolve around a car garage ... and thats it. I only wish there was a car club here in S. Florida like Swift Car Club over in Cali (youtube it).

I don't mind opinions, but approval? Please. I know there are others who go into forums, post pictures or ideas and then ask "what do you guys think?" I never asked that question because a strangers approval is so unimportant to me, it doesn't even hit the radar.

[xoutpostking]

Dude, if you spend the same amount of time and $$ and attention to your family as you do to the 3.0, they will thank you 20 years down the road. That's what the "haters" are trying to tell you. Think about it my man.

[nom3rcy]

Originally Posted by donibm

But, some of you "pretenders" really aren't up on BMWs or modifications. Your worlds revolve around a car garage ... and thats it.

Keep telling yourself that

[donibm]

Originally Posted by xoutpostking

Dude, if you spend the same amount of time and $$ and attention to your family as you do to the 3.0, they will thank you 20 years down the road. That's what the "haters" are trying to tell you. Think about it my man.

Cool, I can appreciate that - I certainly respect it. I even agree with it. But I don't think that is what 'haters' say.

As far as my family is concerned, I'm putting my wife through grad school and I pay my sons school fees alone, and have been doing it for years. In fact, he has more $$$ right now that will be applied to his college EDU than I had as a working young adult. So, again, this is a PROJECT, not something that will sacrifice the well being of my family. They are already taken care of.

I'm going back to Vista BMW today. I test drove the Special BMW lease and finance offers: Vista BMW Coconut Creek (Ft Lauderdale). Nation's leading BMW new car dealer: BMW factory authorized service and repair shop, BMW parts and accessories and BMW Certified Pre-Owned used cars. yesterday and liked it. So, a buddy of mine (2011 M3 owner) and I are going back. I'm thinking of scooping that X6 cause I think it's a good deal. Guess what I'll do to THAT one? Hamaan or AC Schnit. lol

I know that a lot of ppl post to get other peoples opinions and even thier approval or advise. I don't. There isn't any enthusiast that I know who looks for approval. This is the project, and this is how we proceed. The only advise we really want or look for, is if there is a more affordable way to do it AND if the parts are as durable as we need them to be.

... still waiting on the Lumma parts ... 2 months and counting. And now Lumma is closed for 6 weeks over the Christmas period.

[donibm]

... been posting in other forums. Unlike the "X" forum, other Bimmer owners are more open and even promote mods. Completely different from this forum ... unfortunately.

But the show continues.

Phase 2 underway. Everything done except the kit itself and the wheels.

Have mats, pedals, bonnet, emblems, rear badge.

Car going in shop in probably a month (closing on house in 2 days). Time to wrap this up.

Decided on the Hamaan concave wheels. More exp than the Lumma, but there wont be an X5's here with those shoes.