I hear the term OEM+ thrown around every once in a while. Is this the new new math, or what?
What Is "OEM+"?
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It's not very funny.Yes, that was his point, in response to the earlier reply. This one is hyperbole, meant as a joke
Sure it is. Kind of like "I want to be different. Just like all my friends."
Rusted hoods,bags, and plaid are much more creative.
Two North American Germans and an American that had a one night stand with an Eyetalian
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I never really got the whole OEM+ thing, either.
Is this OEM+?
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Different OEM wheels. Fog light grilles from ROW GTIs, Front splitter from ROW GTIs, OEM tinted tail lights, etc.
For me, it was just making the car my own...but it was with all OEM parts, so I don't know if that really qualifies as a + or not.
Is this OEM+?
Different OEM wheels. Fog light grilles from ROW GTIs, Front splitter from ROW GTIs, OEM tinted tail lights, etc.
For me, it was just making the car my own...but it was with all OEM parts, so I don't know if that really qualifies as a + or not.
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Lol, no... and honestly I was just making a joke. There are definitely OEM+ cars that can be considered creative. The 4-door B5 "RS4" comes to mind.Let’s be clear here.
Do you really think bolting on parts that a catalogue/website sells for your car is imaginative?
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It basically means using a company group's partsbin (VW, GM, Toyota, etc) to improve your car from the same corporation. A good VW example is using the k04-02x stuff off a 225TT or Audi S3 on a Jetta or Golf, where the main bits and associated parts literally all bolt right in with factory part numbers. A GM example would be using SB2 heads on a '71 LT1 Stingray.
Another way to think about it would be the owner thinking the car is now OEM+ because "that's how it should have been from the factory." I get it, and actually like the approach because it tends to be stealthy, but you can also spend nearly as much for smaller gains. You won't find a 3076 with a factory part number on it (AFAIK), but the cost of a real BT setup can be about equal to OEM parts because of rarity or what's needed
Another way to think about it would be the owner thinking the car is now OEM+ because "that's how it should have been from the factory." I get it, and actually like the approach because it tends to be stealthy, but you can also spend nearly as much for smaller gains. You won't find a 3076 with a factory part number on it (AFAIK), but the cost of a real BT setup can be about equal to OEM parts because of rarity or what's needed
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As mentioned- oem parts are usually much better fitted than even good aftermarket custom parts, so one could surmise that oem+ fans just have higher standards.
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Let’s be clear here.
Do you really think bolting on parts that a catalogue/website sells for your car is imaginative?
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No lets be realistic here
Not denying that at all. Whatever floats the respective owners boats.
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I like to thing of it as:
"Using OEM parts to upgrade a car, while looking factory."
My goal with the TDI was to outfit it the way I would have ordered it from the factory. (4motion notwithstanding)
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"Using OEM parts to upgrade a car, while looking factory."
My goal with the TDI was to outfit it the way I would have ordered it from the factory. (4motion notwithstanding)
- OEM Bosch Litronic xenon headlights
- OEM Hella Micro DE xenon driving lights
- OEM MFD navigation unit
- OEM black textured rubstrips
- Carefully relocated side markers to lower valence
- OEM Polizei FUNK switch
- OEM Passat W8 overhead console with red ambient LEDs
- OEM European headlight switch
- OEM 20th Sideskirts painted textured black
- Textured black grille
- OEM Motorola BOS Funk Polizei 2-way Radio
- OEM European Bora taillights
- Audi TT Wheels
I see it as upgrading the look using OEM parts and keeping it clean...
My 335 1st day...
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How I saw it as OEM+
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OEM front add-on front lip
OEM kidneys from 328
OEM lower bumper grilles from 328
OEM roof rack (flame away)
OEM 190 19" wheels
OEM m3 rear spoiler
My 335 1st day...
How I saw it as OEM+
OEM front add-on front lip
OEM kidneys from 328
OEM lower bumper grilles from 328
OEM roof rack (flame away)
OEM 190 19" wheels
OEM m3 rear spoiler
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^ Well done. :thumbup:
I think the BMW is a good example of it not always being the "better" or "upmodel" parts that you want. In this case, he put 328 grills on a 335, because he liked that look better. I understand this, as I'm not a fan of Chrome on black cars. I like it one white or blue, but not black. So I would do the same thing and de-chrome the car with different trim-line black parts. 335 looks nice :thumbup:
In my opinion the perfect OEM+ car is one that your average Joe can't tell for sure if it's modified, but might make a comment something along the lines of "there's something different about that car, but I just can't quite put my finger on it". It's a car that would perhaps be mistaken for a special edition or highly optioned model.
To me OEM+ definitely does not include things like tuner / bling wheels, aggressive camber, tucking tire (okay, maybe a little), excessive stickers, random junk in a roof rack, etc. If aftermarket parts are used, they shouldn't scream "I'm a modified car!" to the general public.
To me OEM+ definitely does not include things like tuner / bling wheels, aggressive camber, tucking tire (okay, maybe a little), excessive stickers, random junk in a roof rack, etc. If aftermarket parts are used, they shouldn't scream "I'm a modified car!" to the general public.
I'll definitely agree with that, especially when the result is something that could actually be marketable on a dealers lot.
i like to think of it as if i could have my car optioned with any parts from around the globe, from the same manufacturer. I'm not saying that's what it should be defined as, but that's how i like to think of it...
So someday if i were rich and started with a stock GTI, it would be modified to include:
RNS-510 (nav system)
Backup camera
Homelink Visor
Mirrors with puddle lights
All interior pieces (like window buttons, headlight switch, glovebox latch etc) would have the chrome bits (like in the CC i believe)
Storage cubbies (under both seats and under the steering wheel)
Euro cup holders (with the slide over cover)
Aux in (instead of or in addition to the crappy ipod adapter)
Climatronic
MFD
Sub/amp etc.. nothing crazy. Stealth install of the sub.
Lowered on some coilovers (this is the only exception i think everyone makes for OEM+, as factory suspension setups never really cut it)
19" VW CC Helios wheels
Votex body kit
European bumpers and trunk lid
That's all i can come up with off the top of my head.
Honestly, what makes it OEM+ to me, is the attention to detail. If you don't know the car in and out, you probably won't know what small enhancements to make, because you would be unaware of them. As you may have noticed, my list is almost entirely interior modifications. That's the "plus" part.
So someday if i were rich and started with a stock GTI, it would be modified to include:
RNS-510 (nav system)
Backup camera
Homelink Visor
Mirrors with puddle lights
All interior pieces (like window buttons, headlight switch, glovebox latch etc) would have the chrome bits (like in the CC i believe)
Storage cubbies (under both seats and under the steering wheel)
Euro cup holders (with the slide over cover)
Aux in (instead of or in addition to the crappy ipod adapter)
Climatronic
MFD
Sub/amp etc.. nothing crazy. Stealth install of the sub.
Lowered on some coilovers (this is the only exception i think everyone makes for OEM+, as factory suspension setups never really cut it)
19" VW CC Helios wheels
Votex body kit
European bumpers and trunk lid
That's all i can come up with off the top of my head.
Honestly, what makes it OEM+ to me, is the attention to detail. If you don't know the car in and out, you probably won't know what small enhancements to make, because you would be unaware of them. As you may have noticed, my list is almost entirely interior modifications. That's the "plus" part.
sarcasm? Or you think that unless you literally imagine modifications for your car, and then fabricate them, from your head....you're a boring mod sheep?
I bet your creations are fun to see.
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