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Originally Posted by frankchn
Adrian van Hooydonk is probably used to controversy. Remember the E65 7-Series with the flame surfacing and "Bangle Butt"? van Hooydonk was the lead designer for that vehicle.
People really hated that design when it first came out, but I think it has aged decently well. I suspect we will see something similar with the new grills.
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The Bangle butt didn't really age well, it was toned down and better integrated in succeeding designs.
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