smokyis350

iTrader: (21)

No thanks. The BMW crowd already dislike the Lexus crowd.. I can imagine BMW owners say "hey look at the wannabe M3"

Justin2JZ

Agreed ^^ Even if it does look good still don't do it. Just get a aftermarket hood if you want one other than stock.

Rikg35

Yes do it, ask these cookie cutters round here They'll tell you no, Go for it. Either way haters gonna hate

rookieIS

iTrader: (8)

it would look good only if its done right.

Dexterr

Thanks for the feedbacks guys! Always nice to hear your opinions - always learn and improve upon them.

The last comment about "wannabe M3" is the only thing holding me back. Caused I did think about that from the get-go. Put M3 parts on a non-M3 car, your going to get flamed by "some" BMW owners/Lexus haters. I know it doesn't matter what they think, but if I can avoid the drama, probably best to hold off.

That said, maybe I'll just have body shop fabricate custom hood and vents - just want something subtle like the M3. Not too aggressive like the Seibon Evo hood.

Thanks again!

smokyis350

iTrader: (21)

I don't think the 250/350 is aggressive enough to pull of vents on the hood. There is a reason why 328/335 do not have vents.

Dexterr

I think we should give the ISX50 more credit Smokey. WHY? We have what the regular 3 series dont have; the wide body look from the rear. that said, I think a subtle raise of the hood w/vents like the M3 will compliment very well. Of course, imagining and seeing it done are two different things.

EDIT: This setup (M3 hood and vent) will look SICK on DarkDukes wide body IS for sure.

CarbonDtls

iTrader: (4)

Negative...

MyIS350G

iTrader: (6)

do this!

Sffd103

iTrader: (16)

Joe, first of all I will say your car looks like no other IS out there and you have some original parts that looks than other peoples cars. It looks aggressive and I think the vents and the raised hood will flow with the overall look of the car.You know my car Joe and I'm all about overall flow of the car. You currently have a one of a kind rear diffuser and I think the more aggressive front end will look good with it. As far as people saying you're trying to be a BMW....I say putting a 350 of F badge on your car is more trying to be something else. I think your idea is "custom." I give more points for originality as long as it flows and the work is of quality. Overall it's your decision and if you want to invest in it, then go right ahead. Good luck Joe!

Dexterr

That looks nice. And from that angle, it looks like it can be pulled off on an aggressive IS setup.

I'll see if I can get someone to photoshop.

Dexterr

Thanks buddy! I was just going to say, not all the IS can pull the M3 raise hood and vents...it also depends with their setup. My buddy who does a lot of work on M3s and euro cars in general said, it will look sick on my car - because of very aggressive setup/look. Now you're making me think twice bro.

dackp143

iTrader: (3)

Bondo bondo bondo!

MyIS350G

iTrader: (6)

or do this one!

Dexterr

Not exactly, he will weld the hood and vents (for durability and top quality), but the GFX splitters will be bondo.