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thesharkfactor
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Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:00 pm

hi guys,

i have a white 318is '90 in alpine white. i have an original is front splitter to go on the car as the original is missing.

the front splitter i have is painted red.

my question..

should i be painting the front splitter alpine white or matt black?

im trying to return the car to original stock spec..


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Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:01 pm

mine is painted alpine white white to match the car. welcome to the zone btw!
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Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:03 pm

the same white as the the car
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Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:03 pm

alpine white, I am pretty sure they were colour coded at manufacture
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Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:08 pm

that was quick! 3 replies in as many mins!.. :mad:

ok, another one..

one of my wing mirrors has a black mount, white case and black frame. the other side has a white mount and fully colour coded case and frame..

which is correct?

thanks
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ha22
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Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:09 pm

colour coded same as the car.
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Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:09 pm

mine are complety white. I don't know about anybody elses mind
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Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:16 pm

superb guys, thanks
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Tue Aug 05, 2008 10:21 am

The front and back spoiler and the mirrors should be fully colour coded.

The door handles rear reg plate surround, bumper inserts and side mouldings should be black and depending if you have SE skirts or not, the bottom of the rear valance should be colour coded or black.

Aerial should be a black mast one then too :wink:
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Tue Aug 05, 2008 10:28 am

welcome to the zone as said everything should be colour coded like bumpers, splitter, mirrors,
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legend has it that chuck norris bought a 318IS but had to sell it as driving in it made him look too tough
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Ya, He bought a boat anchor then afaik...
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