BMW M3 and M4 - The Icons
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
home
Technical Sections Cosmetic and Lighting Modifications

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      10-03-2021, 07:39 AM   #1
bimmermann88
Captain
308
Rep
739
Posts

Drives: BMW g05
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Rochester

iTrader: (0)

Has anyone painted their engine covers yet?! Think I'm going to do this in IOMG and maybe the engine brace in orange to match my leather!
Attached Images
 
Appreciate 3
Limegrntaln13021.50
M4Tejas728.00
      10-03-2021, 11:11 AM   #2
Soylent
Major
Soylent's Avatar
955
Rep
1,064
Posts

Drives: 2021 M4C
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: California

iTrader: (0)

Post it up when done.
Appreciate 0
      10-03-2021, 12:08 PM   #3
androidtopp
Second Lieutenant
United_States
408
Rep
294
Posts

Drives: 2013 Focus ST, 2022 M3Cx
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: Chicagoland

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2013 Ford Focus  [0.00]
2022 BMW M3  [0.00]
I'm holding out for a CF engine cover. Not exactly the best use of money on cosmetics, but I feel like the engine bay is calling out for that.
Appreciate 1
      10-03-2021, 02:30 PM   #4
DoubleDave
Lieutenant
1116
Rep
588
Posts

Drives: 2022 M3 6MT
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: Pacific Northwest

iTrader: (0)

I’ve thought about trying to dress up the engine bay but it’s just so unappealing, kinda like putting lipstick on a pig. So many hoses and wires…all functional for sure but it will take a lot to make it look good under there.
Appreciate 2
MannyS357.00
      10-04-2021, 08:05 AM   #5
androidtopp
Second Lieutenant
United_States
408
Rep
294
Posts

Drives: 2013 Focus ST, 2022 M3Cx
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: Chicagoland

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2013 Ford Focus  [0.00]
2022 BMW M3  [0.00]
I feel like I'm OK with the "functional" look of the engine bay. Rather than hiding the entire thing under a plastic shroud (or worse, one with faux intake runners or something, like my ST) so you can't even tell there's an engine under there, we get to at least see a little of the magic. But that cover could feel a bit "cooler". I'm kind of arguing against myself, haha. It needs a little bit? But not to the point of sealing it all in, in my opinion. So a body color or a CF cover, mimicking the factory design, would spice it up nicely.
Appreciate 1
M4Tejas728.00
      11-08-2021, 03:32 PM   #6
Cubanrican_G82_F97
New Member
Cubanrican_G82_F97's Avatar
Germany
33
Rep
6
Posts

Drives: 2021 BMW M4 Competition
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Germany

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2002 BMW 325i  [0.00]
2021 BMW M4 Comp  [10.00]
2019 X3 M Sport  [0.00]
Here are some pics of my Toronto Red cover
Attached Images
  
Appreciate 6
      11-08-2021, 03:36 PM   #7
Cubanrican_G82_F97
New Member
Cubanrican_G82_F97's Avatar
Germany
33
Rep
6
Posts

Drives: 2021 BMW M4 Competition
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Germany

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2002 BMW 325i  [0.00]
2021 BMW M4 Comp  [10.00]
2019 X3 M Sport  [0.00]
Waiting on the MST intakes
Attached Images
 
Appreciate 6
chicagofan0018923.00
willin11161.50
M4Tejas728.00
LivinLrge201.00
      11-09-2021, 12:09 AM   #8
Soylent
Major
Soylent's Avatar
955
Rep
1,064
Posts

Drives: 2021 M4C
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: California

iTrader: (0)

That looks great
Appreciate 1
      11-09-2021, 11:50 AM   #9
M_Adaptive
Lieutenant
M_Adaptive's Avatar
United_States
1766
Rep
585
Posts

Drives: E92 M3, 2022 G82 M4 AWD
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: Bay Area

iTrader: (0)

IND has painted engine covers for sale. I bet they’ll have cf engine covers down the line as well. I’m waiting to see what eventuri does under the hood.
__________________
IG: Adaptiive_M
E46 M3 (Sold)
E92 M3
2022 G82 M4C Xdrive
Appreciate 1
M4Tejas728.00
      11-09-2021, 08:38 PM   #10
chicagofan00
Major General
chicagofan00's Avatar
United_States
18923
Rep
7,933
Posts

Drives: 2024 X5 M60i
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Phoenix

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
Just got tracking info from IND for my painted engine cover and also noticed they updated the site and mine is now one of the sample colors. 😈
Attached Images
 
__________________
Instagram: @Phxrisingphotography

Current - 2024 G05 X5 ///M60i in Java Green
Past - 2005 E53 X5 3.0i in Titanium Silver; 2008 E92 335i in Montego Blue; 2019 G01 X3 M40i in Glacier Silver; 2022 G80 M3 Competition in Twilight Purple
Appreciate 8
      11-09-2021, 09:38 PM   #11
IND-Distribution
BimmerPost Supporting Vendor
IND-Distribution's Avatar
United_States
9548
Rep
10,844
Posts


Drives: G80 M3 / G82 M4
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Chicago

iTrader: (3)

Quote:
Originally Posted by chicagofan00 View Post
Just got tracking info from IND for my painted engine cover and also noticed they updated the site and mine is now one of the sample colors. 😈
RockinPA Might have one in that shot as well...
__________________
IND DISTRIBUTION | 866-963-4520 • INSTAGRAMYOUTUBEFACEBOOKFLICKR
Appreciate 3
chicagofan0018923.00
RockinPA4848.00
M4Tejas728.00
      11-09-2021, 11:01 PM   #12
krakenXIV
Private
Portugal
77
Rep
76
Posts

Drives: G82 '21 / Mini SE '22
Join Date: Jun 2021
Location: Faro, Portugal

iTrader: (0)

I suppose the SPY one is mine (shipped, yaaay)
Appreciate 3
      11-09-2021, 11:24 PM   #13
IND-Distribution
BimmerPost Supporting Vendor
IND-Distribution's Avatar
United_States
9548
Rep
10,844
Posts


Drives: G80 M3 / G82 M4
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Chicago

iTrader: (3)

Quote:
Originally Posted by krakenXIV View Post
I suppose the SPY one is mine (shipped, yaaay)
Yeah, all members of the group photo are accounted for!
Appreciate 4
chicagofan0018923.00
RockinPA4848.00
Limegrntaln13021.50
M4Tejas728.00
      11-10-2021, 12:35 AM   #14
willin11
Second Lieutenant
United_States
162
Rep
257
Posts

Drives: F87 M2
Join Date: Jul 2021
Location: NY

iTrader: (0)

wow nice

Quote:
Originally Posted by AlexyMile View Post
Waiting on the MST intakes
Appreciate 0
      11-10-2021, 06:42 AM   #15
rogurat
Rogue
rogurat's Avatar
United_States
760
Rep
243
Posts

Drives: 2021 M4 Comp
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: CA & US

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by IND-Distribution View Post
Quote:
Originally Posted by krakenXIV View Post
I suppose the SPY one is mine (shipped, yaaay)
Yeah, all members of the group photo are accounted for!
Can you guys make a carbon one? I have a feeling getting a FDG cover will not make things pop 🙁
Appreciate 0
      11-10-2021, 10:27 AM   #16
RockinPA
Lieutenant Colonel
RockinPA's Avatar
No_Country
4848
Rep
1,534
Posts

Drives: '22 Mexico Blue G80 xDrive, '2
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: The Orange County, Socal

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by chicagofan00 View Post
Just got tracking info from IND for my painted engine cover and also noticed they updated the site and mine is now one of the sample colors. 😈
Quote:
Originally Posted by IND-Distribution View Post
Quote:
Originally Posted by chicagofan00 View Post
Just got tracking info from IND for my painted engine cover and also noticed they updated the site and mine is now one of the sample colors. 😈
RockinPA Might have one in that shot as well...
Quote:
Originally Posted by krakenXIV View Post
I suppose the SPY one is mine (shipped, yaaay)
Quote:
Originally Posted by IND-Distribution View Post
Quote:
Originally Posted by krakenXIV View Post
I suppose the SPY one is mine (shipped, yaaay)
Yeah, all members of the group photo are accounted for!
Yes! Looks awesome! Exactly what the engine bay needs. I can't wait to get my Mexico Blue engine cover…
At that point, I think I'll have approximately 2% of my Mexico blue G80. Just waiting on the other 98% from Germany. 😂

Thanks IND! Can't wait to receive it.
Appreciate 2
      11-10-2021, 11:03 AM   #17
IND-Distribution
BimmerPost Supporting Vendor
IND-Distribution's Avatar
United_States
9548
Rep
10,844
Posts


Drives: G80 M3 / G82 M4
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Chicago

iTrader: (3)

Quote:
Originally Posted by rogurat View Post
Can you guys make a carbon one? I have a feeling getting a FDG cover will not make things pop 🙁
Not yet...
__________________
IND DISTRIBUTION | 866-963-4520 • INSTAGRAMYOUTUBEFACEBOOKFLICKR
Appreciate 0
      11-10-2021, 12:20 PM   #18
bmw noob
Captain
bmw noob's Avatar
United_States
1398
Rep
901
Posts

Drives: 2022 G80 Comp x-drive
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Miami

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Should use the three square recesses as a starting point and paint the m stripes across the cover. Would break up the cover visually, and enhance the M aspect.
Appreciate 0
      11-10-2021, 02:03 PM   #19
forza1976
Major General
forza1976's Avatar
United_States
3391
Rep
6,585
Posts

Drives: BMW
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: 49417 and 60610

iTrader: (13)

Garage List
2022 BMW M3X  [10.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by IND-Distribution View Post
Not yet...
If I ship you mine can you paint it TR for me? Curious if you could PM me if that is possible and estimated cost?
Appreciate 0
      11-13-2021, 05:10 PM   #20
chicagofan00
Major General
chicagofan00's Avatar
United_States
18923
Rep
7,933
Posts

Drives: 2024 X5 M60i
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Phoenix

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
Mine arrived today! Cannot wait to get this car!
Attached Images
  
__________________
Instagram: @Phxrisingphotography

Current - 2024 G05 X5 ///M60i in Java Green
Past - 2005 E53 X5 3.0i in Titanium Silver; 2008 E92 335i in Montego Blue; 2019 G01 X3 M40i in Glacier Silver; 2022 G80 M3 Competition in Twilight Purple
Appreciate 9
Limegrntaln13021.50
RockinPA4848.00
M3Diaz245.00
ROBERT11831569.00
WATCHMY6330.50
M4Tejas728.00
IanW555483.00
      11-13-2021, 05:30 PM   #21
Limegrntaln
Major General
Limegrntaln's Avatar
United_States
13022
Rep
6,790
Posts

Drives: 2022 DG/BLk xDrive M4C Wk 34
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Sacramento Area

iTrader: (3)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by chicagofan00 View Post
Mine arrived today! Cannot wait to get this car!
Damn, I saw the little pic on INDs, page, but that doesnt prepare you for the beauty. Damn. I wonder if Dravit Gray would come out, this well? I keep spending stupid money on this car. If I see pics done like this, in Dravit, im adding it to the cart. So, no one post a pic, please! Buying things for this car, is addicting.

Car is over $100K and I keep adding things to the list. I have another $20K on the list, and thats without one performance mod!! Its at the detailer for full PPF, and ceramic, right now. This thing is a money pit!!
__________________
2022 DravitGrau /Black Full Merino M4 Competition M xDrive / Production Week 34/ Delivered 10/19/21/ IG: dravit_m4_comp
YT: G Dubyou

Appreciate 1
M4Tejas728.00
      11-13-2021, 06:21 PM   #22
chicagofan00
Major General
chicagofan00's Avatar
United_States
18923
Rep
7,933
Posts

Drives: 2024 X5 M60i
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Phoenix

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by Limegrntaln View Post
Quote:
Originally Posted by chicagofan00 View Post
Mine arrived today! Cannot wait to get this car!
Damn, I saw the little pic on INDs, page, but that doesnt prepare you for the beauty. Damn. I wonder if Dravit Gray would come out, this well? I keep spending stupid money on this car. If I see pics done like this, in Dravit, im adding it to the cart. So, no one post a pic, please! Buying things for this car, is addicting.

Car is over $100K and I keep adding things to the list. I have another $20K on the list, and thats without one performance mod!! Its at the detailer for full PPF, and ceramic, right now. This thing is a money pit!!


Yep, I have almost $9k in parts sitting here waiting for the car and that doesn't even include an exhaust. All visual modifications, stupid CF prices!

This Twilight Purple engine cover POPS! Going to add a nice splash of color under the hood for sure. I would be Dravit would turn out really nice as well. Should just do it…
__________________
Instagram: @Phxrisingphotography

Current - 2024 G05 X5 ///M60i in Java Green
Past - 2005 E53 X5 3.0i in Titanium Silver; 2008 E92 335i in Montego Blue; 2019 G01 X3 M40i in Glacier Silver; 2022 G80 M3 Competition in Twilight Purple
Appreciate 2
Limegrntaln13021.50
M4Tejas728.00
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:16 AM.




g80
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST