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2nd February 2008, 23:44
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M6 side grill vs. other M models?
In looking at the side grills of the M6, I was wondering why the designers chose a side grill that was not really different from the 650 in design
The M3 and M5 side grills have always been somewhat unique from their prospective base models...
What was their intention on the M6...more subdued approach?
Which side grills on which M model do you like the most?
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3rd February 2008, 00:40
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agreed, its pretty much the same except for the M badge.
I think its because the 650 is the same width as the m6 so bmw didnt need to produce a different fender to go on the m6. They use the same.
I know the for the 3 series, the m3 is wider than the 325/330 and thus had a different fender made for it which I guess allowed them to design something new for the m3.
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3rd February 2008, 01:40
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Makes it more stealthy!!!! 
Yeah!!! 
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3rd February 2008, 09:21
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Correct. Fenders on M3 and M5 are different than standard cars while 650 and M6 are the same.
Also M6 is really stealth like, even compared to the M5.
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3rd February 2008, 09:30
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cosmos
Correct. Fenders on M3 and M5 are different than standard cars while 650 and M6 are the same.
Also M6 is really stealth like, even compared to the M5.
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Stealthy until you hear the engine....then again, Americanos love the sound of the burbling V8s....they might think the 650i is faster because it has a V8
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3rd February 2008, 10:29
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Quote:
Originally Posted by m2m
agreed, its pretty much the same except for the M badge.
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The little M6 badge appears to be just tacked on 
The rectangle interrupts the smooth trim piece and looks tacky 
One of my first modifications was changing to the 650 part.
A direct part swap 
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4th February 2008, 01:44
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Clyde
The little M6 badge appears to be just tacked on
The rectangle interrupts the smooth trim piece and looks tacky
One of my first modifications was changing to the 650 part.
A direct part swap |
so essentially you got rid of the "M" emblem on the side grill?....
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2004 Range Rover HSE (gf drives it)
2006 E350 MB (got it for my mama)
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M6!!! selling parts:
- Eibach springs
- RPI ram air intakes (Sold)
- BMC filters
- charcoal filter delete
- Vorsteiner lip ($1000)
- Eisenmann Race exhaust ($1800)
- SS X-pipes ($700)
- Angel Eye LED Bright Star upgrade
- Aicona 20's powdercoated black ($4000)
- CF roundels
- CF grills ($300)
- CF lower steering wheel ($200)
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4th February 2008, 10:10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by plastique999
so essentially you got rid of the "M" emblem on the side grill?.... |
Yes, and also debadged the trunk 
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4th February 2008, 18:02
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Powder coated M6 wheels??
I have a black M6 and thinking of maybe powder coating the stock wheels black but not sure how its gonna look. Anyone have a picture or know where i can find one?? 
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4th February 2008, 18:49
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I have a black M6 and thinking of maybe powder coating the stock wheels black but not sure how its gonna look. Anyone have a picture or know where i can find one?? |
Your post is Off Topic, so you might want to start a new thread.
Search and you will find...
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/sho...6&postcount=30
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/sho...99&postcount=1
Welcome to the board, please post pictures of your M6
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