Which E92 looks sexier?

samchoi604 · 08-19-2011, 04:34 AM

I will have $1200 to spend on "face lifting" the front end of my black e92 335i. I currently have the front aero lip already.

Should I get the Duke Dynamics CF hood painted black (-15lbs), or msport bumper + splitters + fog delete? Which of the following two cars look better/sexier? If I get the DD hood, I'll want to opt for the version without the vents.

Dr. G · 08-19-2011, 04:43 AM

I think aero lip looks a million times better on a black car then the mtech... I have that EXACT pic saved with the DD hood and I love it!! Minus those vents a and you are gold!

I will most likely be going the exact same route.

E92ML · 08-19-2011, 04:44 AM

I think the Aero Lip + the DD vented hood looks much better than the msport bumper with splitters. I'd go for the vented hood if I were you, looks more aggressive .

But its personal preference.

dwells · 08-19-2011, 04:50 AM

First time I've seen that hood installed and the vents painted body color. Looks incredible and I'm definitely going to have to purchase one now. Wow.

samchoi604 · 08-19-2011, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. G

I think aero lip looks a million times better on a black car then the mtech... I have that EXACT pic saved with the DD hood and I love it!! Minus those vents a and you are gold!

I will most likely be going the exact same route.

I know what you mean. I can't stop starring at the DD hood e92 pics, but then again I always wanted to do the msport + fog delete. When are you going to get the hood? Hopefully you can post up some pics soon.

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Originally Posted by E92ML

I think the Aero Lip + the DD vented hood looks much better than the msport bumper with splitters. I'd go for the vented hood if I were you, looks more aggressive .

But its personal preference.

Personally I like to keep my car OEM looking. I think that the DD hood without the vents provide a nice subtle update to the car (like the E90 LCI) that's not over the top, yet still looking classy. I was actually hoping that BMW would do the new hood lines in the LCI e92, but they did not.

Here's a crappy photoshop of what it looks like without the vents

SilverII · 08-19-2011, 06:33 AM

do it

Alex@Helix · 08-19-2011, 10:03 AM

id say go with the DD hood (I personally love it and want one) then get the Aero Lip molded to your bumper and re=sprayed

luis@ossdesigns · 08-19-2011, 02:14 PM

thats a sexy hood... I like it with and without the vents, but if vented Id go for the Mtech setup with splitters molded which is more aggressive...if non vented then as Alex says..nice aero lip molded and respray and your golden.

Hey Ant · 08-19-2011, 02:22 PM

Get the Msport bumper if you plan on getting the rest of the kit. If not, stick with the aero bumper and get the hood with a new rear end.

Cuba · 08-19-2011, 03:28 PM

first one.. i like the vented hood

samchoi604 · 08-19-2011, 04:56 PM

thanks all for the responses

Seems like the majority really likes the DD hood.

One of the reasons I like this hood is because is goes perfectly inline with BMW's latest design cues.

henry418 · 08-19-2011, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex@Helix

id say go with the DD hood (I personally love it and want one) then get the Aero Lip molded to your bumper and re=sprayed

this

Tee212 · 08-19-2011, 05:15 PM

Mtec + DD hood with vent delete lol

JunkStory · 08-19-2011, 05:19 PM

Ok people, am I the only one who thinks that there's not much aesthetic difference between the Aero Lip vs. Msport + Splitters? Most people probably cannot tell the difference between pic1 and pic2 except for the hood.

You're paying big money just to widen the center opening by a few inches, and it's not that noticeable on a black car.

Ghoti · 08-19-2011, 11:05 PM

DD hood. And strangely enough, I usually don't like the vents, but in that photo, they look great! (but even without vents, go w/ the DD hood - I really like the aero lip on the 335)

Spensaur · 08-19-2011, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JunkStory

Ok people, am I the only one who thinks that there's not much aesthetic difference between the Aero Lip vs. Msport + Splitters? Most people probably cannot tell the difference between pic1 and pic2 except for the hood.

You're paying big money just to widen the center opening by a few inches, and it's not that noticeable on a black car.

Exactly what I was about to say.

Vesar · 08-21-2011, 12:22 PM

Mtech bumper is what you need. After that your car would look perfect!

_shim · 08-21-2011, 01:22 PM

The first one, get the hood!

JSCO · 08-21-2011, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by samchoi604

I know what you mean. I can't stop starring at the DD hood e92 pics, but then again I always wanted to do the msport + fog delete. When are you going to get the hood? Hopefully you can post up some pics soon.

Personally I like to keep my car OEM looking. I think that the DD hood without the vents provide a nice subtle update to the car (like the E90 LCI) that's not over the top, yet still looking classy. I was actually hoping that BMW would do the new hood lines in the LCI e92, but they did not.

Here's a crappy photoshop of what it looks like without the vents

You just made my day bro

..I was just about to order the vented version on wednesday and saw this photoshop...think I'll go with non-vent

JSCO · 08-21-2011, 04:20 PM

SOrry!! to answer your question..Def go with the hood..not a fan of M-tech on Black..

ducati955 · 08-21-2011, 07:38 PM

1st pic way better!

samchoi604 · 08-21-2011, 07:53 PM

Thanks everyone for your comments.. so far the ratio is about 10:1 in favor of getting the hood.

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Originally Posted by JSCO

You just made my day bro

..I was just about to order the vented version on wednesday and saw this photoshop...think I'll go with non-vent

Be sure to post up some pics!!! Really looking forward to it. IMO the non-vented version would look much better on your car since you have lots of aerodynamic parts.. the vents IMO takes away the aerodynamic feel.

08-19-2011, 04:34 AM	#1
samchoi604 Colonel 60 Rep 2,334 Posts Drives: black on black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Burnaby, BC iTrader: (3)	Which E92 looks sexier? I will have $1200 to spend on "face lifting" the front end of my black e92 335i. I currently have the front aero lip already. Should I get the Duke Dynamics CF hood painted black (-15lbs), or msport bumper + splitters + fog delete? Which of the following two cars look better/sexier? If I get the DD hood, I'll want to opt for the version without the vents.
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08-19-2011, 04:43 AM	#2
Dr. G Major General 278 Rep 5,063 Posts Drives: Black e92 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Brampton, Ontario iTrader: (32) Garage List e92 BMW 335i [8.84]	I think aero lip looks a million times better on a black car then the mtech... I have that EXACT pic saved with the DD hood and I love it!! Minus those vents a and you are gold! I will most likely be going the exact same route. __________________ JB4 / OSS Angel Eyes / Downpipes / F1-Racewerks FMIC / Custom Meth Kit / BMS DCI / ER Chargepipe / HKS BOV / BMS Meth Elbow / BMW Performance Exhaust / Carbon Fiber Inlay Quad Tips / 19" Miro 111 / Front Aero Lip / M3 Sides / VRS CSL Trunk / Mtech Rear / DD CF Quad Finned Diffuser / LCI Tails / BBK / Smoked Reflectors / F1 Euphoria LED Interior / License LED's / GT 5000k Corners / 5000k HID Fogs / Air Scoops / LED Turn Signals / FK Silverline Coilovers / HPA endlinks / Vibrant Resonators / Osram CBI 5000k D1S
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E92ML Captain 33 Rep 886 Posts Drives: E92 2008 335xi Coupe Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (0)	I think the Aero Lip + the DD vented hood looks much better than the msport bumper with splitters. I'd go for the vented hood if I were you, looks more aggressive . But its personal preference. __________________ Performance: JB4 ECU, CP-E DP's, WW BMS Meth Kit, AR meth elbow, BMS DCI, AFE Intake Scoops, Exterior: Enkruez 19" H8R, H&R Spacers, Aero Lip, Tint, ACS Roof Spoiler, HID AE's, HID Fogs, Black Grills, Sport Pedals
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dwells ಠ_ಠ 74 Rep 1,539 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue 335i coupe Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New England iTrader: (6)	First time I've seen that hood installed and the vents painted body color. Looks incredible and I'm definitely going to have to purchase one now. Wow. __________________ \| 335i coupe \| Monaco Blue \| JB4 G5 ISO \| Style 313M \| Huper 40% tint \| Aero lip \| CSL trunk spoiler \| M3 sideskirts \| Paint-matched grilles \| Painted reflectors \| GP Thunder II angel eyes \| Smoked LED sidemarkers \| Self-coded \|
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08-19-2011, 06:33 AM	#6
SilverII Colonel 40 Rep 2,334 Posts Drives: '11 335IS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: DFW iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335IS [9.66]	do it
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08-19-2011, 10:03 AM	#7
Alex@Helix Colonel 150 Rep 2,221 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (8)	id say go with the DD hood (I personally love it and want one) then get the Aero Lip molded to your bumper and re=sprayed
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08-19-2011, 02:14 PM	#8
luis@ossdesigns 68 Rep 144 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Miami, FL. iTrader: (2)	thats a sexy hood... I like it with and without the vents, but if vented Id go for the Mtech setup with splitters molded which is more aggressive...if non vented then as Alex says..nice aero lip molded and respray and your golden.
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08-19-2011, 02:22 PM	#9
Hey Ant Colonel 143 Rep 2,284 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: 818 Los Angeles iTrader: (18)	Get the Msport bumper if you plan on getting the rest of the kit. If not, stick with the aero bumper and get the hood with a new rear end.
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08-19-2011, 04:56 PM	#11
samchoi604 Colonel 60 Rep 2,334 Posts Drives: black on black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Burnaby, BC iTrader: (3)	thanks all for the responses Seems like the majority really likes the DD hood. One of the reasons I like this hood is because is goes perfectly inline with BMW's latest design cues.
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Tee212 Banned 81 Rep 4,541 Posts Drives: yes Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Riverside iTrader: (9) Garage List 2010 335 [8.00]	Mtec + DD hood with vent delete lol
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08-19-2011, 05:19 PM	#14
JunkStory Major 160 Rep 1,307 Posts Drives: E92 M3, 8V RS3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: 98230 iTrader: (3)	Ok people, am I the only one who thinks that there's not much aesthetic difference between the Aero Lip vs. Msport + Splitters? Most people probably cannot tell the difference between pic1 and pic2 except for the hood. You're paying big money just to widen the center opening by a few inches, and it's not that noticeable on a black car.
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08-19-2011, 11:05 PM	#15
Ghoti Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 290 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	DD hood. And strangely enough, I usually don't like the vents, but in that photo, they look great! (but even without vents, go w/ the DD hood - I really like the aero lip on the 335) __________________ SG e92 335i 6MT / Pure Stg2 DD / JB4 + MHD BEF / ETS FMIC / Dinan CAI / AR DPs / Stage 2 LPFP / Spec 3+ / Spec SMFW / MFactory LSD / KW V2 SCs / Vibrant 1792s e36 M3 ... gone but not forgotten
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Vesar Lieutenant 71 Rep 486 Posts Drives: 320i Ε92 M-Sport Join Date: May 2011 Location: Thessaloniki, Greece iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 320i [10.00]	Mtech bumper is what you need. After that your car would look perfect! __________________ GP Thunder 8500k AE \| Yellow Fogs \| Plasti Dipped Badge \| Matte Grilles \| LED Interior \| Carbon/Black Emblems \| ///M Sport Package
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08-21-2011, 01:22 PM	#18
_shim Major General 147 Rep 6,380 Posts Drives: an e90 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: 718 iTrader: (5)	The first one, get the hood! __________________ •◡ •
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08-21-2011, 04:20 PM	#20
JSCO Brigadier General 533 Rep 3,717 Posts Drives: AMG GT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tampa iTrader: (4)	SOrry!! to answer your question..Def go with the hood..not a fan of M-tech on Black..
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