Post your daily ZHP/BMW/MINI pics!

[ELCID86]

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[cakM3]

I ordered some from Amazon today with affiliate link. Thanks Charlie and Botond.

You're welcome Shawn! :)

[NorCal-Dimitri]

http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y508/dimitri1337/Mobile%20Uploads/20140815_101128_zpsyqsnrn13.jpg

http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y508/dimitri1337/Mobile%20Uploads/20140816_084337_zpsuwzfrljy.jpg

I visited where I'll be starting college in september. The speed bumps are so big that they call them tables. SPEED TABLES!

http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y508/dimitri1337/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08-22%2001.07.30_zpsgwihqvsm.jpg

[Pip]

Where are you going to college? Car looks great btw.

[danewilson77]

Where are you going to college? Car looks great btw.
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[alexandre]

Trying out my new-to-me iPhone 5. The camera is quite an improvement over my old 4S!

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[NorCal-Dimitri]

Where are you going to college? Car looks great btw.

Thanks!

I'm going to Pacific Union College. I'll be studying business admin and pre-dent. :)

[TWong1200]

+1

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Where are you going to college? Car looks great btw.
+2!

[ELCID86]

Thanks!

I'm going to Pacific Union College. I'll be studying business admin and pre-dent. :)

Awesome. My biological father (I was adopted and didn't meet him until about 9 years ago) went to UCSF for dental school. He is an orthodontist up in Santa Rosa. He swears round Ortho was the best advice he got as he was considering career paths. Good luck and study hard!


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[gmurphy]

Trying out my new-to-me iPhone 5. The camera is quite an improvement over my old 4S!

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Looking good


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[iya_e46]

sharing my f25 35i msport cb on oyster

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy208/iya818pque/Mix/46C5BA4D-D8E0-4C88-BEAA-B6D155AE6483.jpg

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy208/iya818pque/Mix/CE7728E9-0CFC-41E0-BF92-2A47FFA6613F.jpg

[cakM3]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/24/upyvehaz.jpg

Detailing my ZHP today

[ELCID86]

Detailing my ZHP today
Looks like a pretty day to do it.

[NorCal-Dimitri]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/24/upyvehaz.jpg

Detailing my ZHP today

It's been too long since I've seen this beauty.

[Imola.ZHP]

sharing my f25 35i msport cb on oyster

Very nice! I wish we could trade in our CR-V for one, maybe once we sell the better half's condo. But then again, the CR-V is paid for, loaded with every option (except 4wd) and is such a great vehicle. Its difficult to rationalize trading in a paid-off vehicle for a CPO x3 or x5 and going in debt. We'll see!

[Rovert]

That's why my parents have kept their 2000 Town & Country minivan! It's the vehicle we use to load cargo and people with all the options and still a mint leather/suede interior. The cherry on top is that it's AWD so with winter rubber this van doesn't get stuck in the deep stuff! Drifting the van in the snow is so easy because it has no fancy traction control....LOL. Maintenance is hardly nil on this van vs something way more high tech!

[Vas]

Taking a look at a zhp vert for a potential buyer http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/08/24/fa9b875ddc0c499d8c555a3a434b881a.jpg

[ELCID86]

^IR goodness!

[mbeckel]

^IR goodness!
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[Vas]

First experience with a zhp vert for me.

[ELCID86]

First experience with a zhp vert for me.

SO what'd ya think? Top down??

[OtterEffect]

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Love the new sig, Dane :thumbsup

[Vas]

SO what'd ya think? Top down??

Top down and up and I loved it. Wife must not know it or her sedan will be up for sale.

[stephenkirsh]

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In the parking lot at Sonoma for Indy/World Challenge

[328ioc]

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In the parking lot at Sonoma for Indy/World Challenge

Nice. Cheer on TK for me!

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[cakM3]

It's been too long since I've seen this beauty.

Posted more pics of my ZHP in my project thread Dimitri :)

[iya_e46]

back to stock height

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy208/iya818pque/AW%20ZHP/97813155-3181-412D-98F3-384F25CD7349.jpg (http://s792.photobucket.com/user/iya818pque/media/AW%20ZHP/97813155-3181-412D-98F3-384F25CD7349.jpg.html)

[danewilson77]

Rear does not look stock to me.:dunno

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[stephenkirsh]

Hard to say from the angle, but it looks like it to me (mines stock).

[az3579]

Rear does not look stock to me.:dunno

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Interesting how stock ZHP's have low rear ends to begin with.

[cakM3]

Now I know why Dane was teasing me after installing my new coilovers (which were set to stock ride height). The front wheels has a big wheel gap.....

[mbeckel]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/08/25/aed38911b104f154cfa0fb93b75d37e3.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/08/25/ec6298588f2301c2e03cd55de3e48b51.jpg

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The after. It's dirty right now, but here y'all go

[cakM3]

looking good Matt :thumbsup

[mbeckel]

looking good Matt :thumbsup
Thanks buddy. It's a work in progress

[cakM3]

Thanks buddy. It's a work in progress

Believe me.....they all are :cheers

[az3579]

Took a bunch of pictures tonight after giving Wobz a much needed bath.
Will be making a new sig pic based on one of these pics... not sure which one yet.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3917/15034581701_7ee0a2fa66_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oUyakT)
20140825-001 (https://flic.kr/p/oUyakT) by botond.pal (https://www.flickr.com/people/65070296@N06/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5557/14851036318_2783777a16_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oCkrGj)
20140825-002 (https://flic.kr/p/oCkrGj) by botond.pal (https://www.flickr.com/people/65070296@N06/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3860/15037635955_4841b4aac1_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oUPPgr)
20140825-003 (https://flic.kr/p/oUPPgr) by botond.pal (https://www.flickr.com/people/65070296@N06/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3860/14850902429_43ef93c54b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oCjKTT)
20140825-004 (https://flic.kr/p/oCjKTT) by botond.pal (https://www.flickr.com/people/65070296@N06/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3881/15037634405_97b11e93f5_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oUPNNH)
20140825-005 (https://flic.kr/p/oUPNNH) by botond.pal (https://www.flickr.com/people/65070296@N06/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5582/14851031368_5a5ac2526f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oCkqdY)
20140825-006 (https://flic.kr/p/oCkqdY) by botond.pal (https://www.flickr.com/people/65070296@N06/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3903/14850898009_3b1ed42ec7_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oCjJzF)
20140825-007 (https://flic.kr/p/oCjJzF) by botond.pal (https://www.flickr.com/people/65070296@N06/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3880/14851082467_702f063a93_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oCkFpZ)
20140825-008 (https://flic.kr/p/oCkFpZ) by botond.pal (https://www.flickr.com/people/65070296@N06/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3882/14851081417_b5f241253d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oCkF6T)
20140825-009 (https://flic.kr/p/oCkF6T) by botond.pal (https://www.flickr.com/people/65070296@N06/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5563/15034571171_0b575c82de_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oUy7dk)
20140825-010 (https://flic.kr/p/oUy7dk) by botond.pal (https://www.flickr.com/people/65070296@N06/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5556/14850979830_b8cbaf285b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oCk9Uo)
20140825-011 (https://flic.kr/p/oCk9Uo) by botond.pal (https://www.flickr.com/people/65070296@N06/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5578/14850892309_b82ac4f08c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oCjGTp)
20140825-012 (https://flic.kr/p/oCjGTp) by botond.pal (https://www.flickr.com/people/65070296@N06/), on Flickr

[Vas]

Love it. 200k club.

[cakM3]

Very nice Botond :thumbsup


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[ELCID86]

Very nice Botond :thumbsup


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[danewilson77]

BP....003

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[OtterEffect]

I tried to quote only one of his pictures but I get a pop-up saying that I am short by one character. Hmm..
That aside... :drool tough choice between 002 and 003, but I would go for 002 as your new sig. I think once you crop it down to sig dimensions, it will look dope!

[az3579]

Love it. 200k club.


Very nice Botond :thumbsup


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Thanks guys! :thumbsup


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I tried to quote only one of his pictures but I get a pop-up saying that I am short by one character. Hmm..
That aside... :drool tough choice between 002 and 003, but I would go for 002 as your new sig. I think once you crop it down to sig dimensions, it will look dope!

Thanks for the input, gentlemen. I would have went with 2 or 3 myself, preferably 2... I had a good friend choose for me and went with his choice because I didn't want to decide. lol

[stephenkirsh]

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Sorry for the small photo, but I think I finally spotted these "rare" wheels that were discussed here (different thread?) about two months ago. Somebody said they see them everywhere. Here's first ones I've spotted!

[mbeckel]

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Sorry for the small photo, but I think I finally spotted these "rare" wheels that were discussed here (different thread?) about two months ago. Somebody said they see them everywhere. Here's first ones I've spotted!
Love those wheels

[Imola.ZHP]

So glad to see this thread returning to Imola Red domination.

Its dirty but I took this monday, first day of the last semester of undergrad. Well, its supposed to be anyway. I've already graduated actually but went back to complete a second major.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10542002_10202585223379420_1204388468010434714_n.j pg?oh=cff1a06df3d7ccaa936bcd58b5326200&oe=54761881&__gda__=1417226647_70eba1955fa56407ac7ebfb72e39d33 5

Oh and here is one I took last night when my sister came over to meet our new pup. She loves her new (to her) e93; the mod-bug hasn't hit her yet but she's itching. Luckily the PO already tinted the windows.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t1.0-9/10603376_10202593106096483_8576146368221215358_n.j pg

[NoVAphotog]

:drool

Brand/Sizes/specs of those wheels? v710s, right?

[Imola.ZHP]

:drool

Brand/Sizes/specs of those wheels? v710s, right?

Yup, VMR V710's, 19x8.5 et35 up front, 19x9.5 et45 in the back.

[JupiterBMW]

I took a few final scenic shots before she gets picked up. Pickup is scheduled for Monday afternoon, but the car was clean and we recently had the landscapers trim up all of our trees... So, a freshly cleaned up yard, and new look on the house, and a clean car all make for some pretty nice farewell shots. :)

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/_MG_8120.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/_MG_8120.jpg.html)

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/_MG_8121.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/_MG_8121.jpg.html)

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/_MG_8135.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/_MG_8135.jpg.html)

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/_MG_8132.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/_MG_8132.jpg.html)

[NoVAphotog]

I took a few final scenic shots before she gets picked up. Pickup is scheduled for Monday afternoon, but the car was clean and we recently had the landscapers trim up all of our trees... So, a freshly cleaned up yard, and new look on the house, and a clean car all make for some pretty nice farewell shots. :)


:drool

What a gorgeous car (and house)! Great pictures to look back on as well.

[JupiterBMW]

Thanks Daniel... She cost me a couple hundred bucks after I negotiated the sale, but its all good, the new owner is getting that much better of a car.

[ELCID86]

It sure looks good there.


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[SoDelBMW]

So glad to see this thread returning to Imola Red domination.

Its dirty but I took this monday, first day of the last semester of undergrad. Well, its supposed to be anyway. I've already graduated actually but went back to complete a second major.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10542002_10202585223379420_1204388468010434714_n.j pg?oh=cff1a06df3d7ccaa936bcd58b5326200&oe=54761881&__gda__=1417226647_70eba1955fa56407ac7ebfb72e39d33 5

Oh and here is one I took last night when my sister came over to meet our new pup. She loves her new (to her) e93; the mod-bug hasn't hit her yet but she's itching. Luckily the PO already tinted the windows.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t1.0-9/10603376_10202593106096483_8576146368221215358_n.j pg

I'm really digging that Thule front flap on the rack where did you get it??????


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[OtterEffect]

I took a few final scenic shots before she gets picked up. Pickup is scheduled for Monday afternoon, but the car was clean and we recently had the landscapers trim up all of our trees... So, a freshly cleaned up yard, and new look on the house, and a clean car all make for some pretty nice farewell shots. :)



Your car :drool .... your house :drool Hope shes going to a good home!

[Imola.ZHP]

I'm really digging that Thule front flap on the rack where did you get it??????


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Amazon.com

It's wider than what is supposed to be (or is recommended) for the e46 OEM racks. Took a bit of modification to get it to look right.


--Marcus

[Vas]

How wide is that Thule faring? I am going to need to get one now since I installed an oem bmw roof rack on the wifes car today.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/08/27/8d32ddfede0d731a9d4d8df28924f0dc.jpg

[Fenrir]

I took a few final scenic shots before she gets picked up. Pickup is scheduled for Monday afternoon, but the car was clean and we recently had the landscapers trim up all of our trees... So, a freshly cleaned up yard, and new look on the house, and a clean car all make for some pretty nice farewell shots. :)

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/_MG_8120.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/_MG_8120.jpg.html)

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/_MG_8121.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/_MG_8121.jpg.html)

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/_MG_8135.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/_MG_8135.jpg.html)

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/_MG_8132.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/_MG_8132.jpg.html)

Absolutely beautiful photos Joop and what a great send off. Not sure about you but this is me every time I've sold one of my cars and I can't help but feel a lil bit for yours.

http://static.carthrottle.com/workspace/uploads/articles/0j0z7nu-537f3d2aad32a.gif

[danewilson77]

I'm really digging that Thule front flap on the rack where did you get it??????


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It's called a fairing. Available just about anywhere.

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[Rovert]

Jooop OMG you need to pose your car for sale like that. Only thing missing is a red carpet to the driver door!

[danewilson77]

It's sold Trevor.

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[Rovert]

^ I'm so out of the joop! I mean loop!

#YouSeeWhatIDidThere?

[az3579]

Wow Jon, the lighting was just right when you took those photos. Breathtaking!


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[Rovert]

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5569/14873149328_03b1249218_b.jpg

More pictures at: http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?13916-Her-star-Moment&p=380575#post380575

[TWong1200]

I took a few final scenic shots before she gets picked up. Pickup is scheduled for Monday afternoon, but the car was clean and we recently had the landscapers trim up all of our trees... So, a freshly cleaned up yard, and new look on the house, and a clean car all make for some pretty nice farewell shots. :)

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/_MG_8120.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/_MG_8120.jpg.html)

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/_MG_8121.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/_MG_8121.jpg.html)

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/_MG_8135.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/_MG_8135.jpg.html)

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/_MG_8132.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/_MG_8132.jpg.html)
Nice! Love the house too

[OtterEffect]

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5569/14873149328_03b1249218_b.jpg

More pictures at: http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?13916-Her-star-Moment&p=380575#post380575

NOO! I have wanted a shot like this for so long.. damn my procrastination hehe (CHALLENGE ACCEPTED).

But really man.....I am speechless. Absolutely beautiful shot.

[QC_ZHP]

Daaamn. Awesome shot trevor

[JupiterBMW]

Trevor, thanks for the comments man! It's nice to hear a real photographer praise my pics...

BP, TWong, thank you guys as well.

[slater]

Amazon.com

It's wider than what is supposed to be (or is recommended) for the e46 OEM racks. Took a bit of modification to get it to look right.


--Marcus

does it help with fuel economy when you've got the rack on?

i had our rack + thule roof carrier on for a trip last month, fuel economy went from 32mpg average on the highway to about 25mpg. we have a 3000km trip coming up, anything i can do to increase fuel economy would be great!

peter

[brettbimmer]

At work this morning. Beautiful AM! http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/28/usuna4ud.jpg

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[stephenkirsh]

15325

Guess where.

[Fenrir]

Quick shot from outside my favorite deli

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[Pip]

Awww yea! Getting some new wheels?

[stephenkirsh]

Awww yea! Getting some new wheels?

Yup. Squaring up with some ARC-8s

[az3579]

At work this morning. Beautiful AM! http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/28/usuna4ud.jpg

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I don't see enough of that interior! :shifty

[brettbimmer]

I don't see enough of that interior! :shifty

But...but...ok. Lemme werk on it.

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[stephenkirsh]

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In good company at Apex today.

[az3579]

But...but...ok. Lemme werk on it.

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Just bustin' on ya... :biggrin

[twisted125]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/08/29/7215d80958930c4500a153a659753760.jpg
My girl today. Just added coils. Going to let them settle a bit and lower just a touch. Love this car[emoji12]

[NoVAphotog]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/08/29/7215d80958930c4500a153a659753760.jpg
My girl today. Just added coils. Going to let them settle a bit and lower just a touch. Love this car[emoji12]

I like that level, but a lil' more low can't hurt.

[twisted125]

I like that level, but a lil' more low can't hurt.
Thanks! Jury is still out. Need bigger spacers

[Pip]

Spacers and then decide on height gets my vote. Looks really good.

[cakM3]

Looks great!

[twisted125]

Thanks guys! It's got 10s in front and 15s in rear. I think I'll put the 15s up front and order bigger for the rear. I really like the height. 15339

[az3579]

I like that level, but a lil' more low can't hurt.

Sorry man, I can't say I agree... that stance is PERFECT. Not too high, not too low.
Those wheels are definitely making it happen. :thumbsup

[Vas]

A zhp lowered is such a nice site to see.

[Fenrir]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/30/4uhehydu.jpg

My view from inside the office while waiting for an appointment.

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[UdubBadger]

Lol again.

Ben you might have the only Blue Water Metallic ZHP in existence. :p

[Fenrir]

Lol again.

Ben you might have the only Blue Water Metallic ZHP in existence. :p

Lol works for me :). Although in person it is very veeery silver. The camera on my phone tends to give a blue tint. But Blue water metallic.. Hm... Thanks to you I see my next paint job ;).

[QC_ZHP]

I need wheels.

http://i1365.photobucket.com/albums/r748/rauschsa10/IMG_20140829_192751_020_zps5dab5183.jpg

[Johnmadd]

I need wheels.

http://i1365.photobucket.com/albums/r748/rauschsa10/IMG_20140829_192751_020_zps5dab5183.jpg

Tire shine it.

[Imola.ZHP]

How wide is that Thule faring? I am going to need to get one now since I installed an oem bmw roof rack on the wifes car today.

44"

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00152SA72/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I need to make a cheat-sheet for items on my car. I get wheel and tire spec questions about once a week and roof-rack fairing questions about once a month, lol.

All of the attachments have to be modified to mount to the OEM bar, the outer two need extra modification to make it look "right" at first it was kinda goofy looking, straight as an arrow, I had to modify it more to get the bow/arch in it.

Hope that helps!

[johnrando]

Top down and up and I loved it. Wife must not know it or her sedan will be up for sale.

:thumbup

[BCS_ZHP]

Tinkering in the garage yesterday, saw the sun filtering thru and tried to snap a shot with our good camera which was dead. Took one with the iPhone, looked at it on the screen and thought it washed out. Linked into the home computer this morning and I like it.

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[JupiterBMW]

The 328d is gone... Replaced it with this... We actually made the trade on our way down to Key West, down here for the weekend, so she's not completely clean, don't hate on the dirty tips. Will take proper pics later... Although, I managed 21.5mpg/59mph average driving down here, pretty amazing!! Details coming later...

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/30/qujaha2y.jpg

[danewilson77]

Tinkering in the garage yesterday, saw the sun filtering thru and tried to snap a shot with our good camera which was dead. Took one with the iPhone, looked at it on the screen and thought it washed out. Linked into the home computer this morning and I like it.

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Love that Bruce. Nice eye.

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[BCS_ZHP]

Love that Bruce. Nice eye.

The friendliest forum on the planet!

Thanks Dane, that's the home photo I'll use for the CL ad to be posted today.

[BCS_ZHP]

The 328d is gone... Replaced it with this... We actually made the trade on our way down to Key West, down here for the weekend, so she's not completely clean, don't hate on the dirty tips. Will take proper pics later... Although, I managed 21.5mpg/59mph average driving down here, pretty amazing!! Details coming later...

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/30/qujaha2y.jpg

JD, As OCD as we all know you to be on cleanliness, you're telling me you can't find a couple of baby wipes, glass of water, paper towels, etc. to touch up those tips???

Now wait for updated photo....

[az3579]

The 328d is gone... Replaced it with this... We actually made the trade on our way down to Key West, down here for the weekend, so she's not completely clean, don't hate on the dirty tips. Will take proper pics later... Although, I managed 21.5mpg/59mph average driving down here, pretty amazing!! Details coming later...

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/30/qujaha2y.jpg

I've never seen an X5M with those wheels... what's up with that? Were they an option?

[JupiterBMW]

PO installed I believe, style 239s. 21x10/11 I think...

[WolfBMW]

Ready to wash, wheels looking terrible:

http://i915.photobucket.com/albums/ac357/MonroeWolf/56d77ebf-bfcb-48ac-80a6-1c76401a0605_zps1b5e1bd3.jpg

http://i915.photobucket.com/albums/ac357/MonroeWolf/e3a89f2c-16d9-442e-966f-dad30f67efb8_zpse0cf7898.jpg

I couldn't find a brush that would fit so I used a rag to floss. I think they call that a labor of love.

http://i915.photobucket.com/albums/ac357/MonroeWolf/980ec336-b45c-4195-b240-1a1435b9dfa7_zps61f5ba13.jpg

Also, tractor, truck, check. Home!

http://i915.photobucket.com/albums/ac357/MonroeWolf/1a33bb0e-dc77-455b-a838-976f9b43f4fc_zps2d967102.jpg

[Don Adolfo]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/30/yrape8a9.jpg

Novaphotog test driving Don Adolfo's M Roadster.

[TWong1200]

I need wheels.

http://i1365.photobucket.com/albums/r748/rauschsa10/IMG_20140829_192751_020_zps5dab5183.jpg
My twin!
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/08/30/a0169567b72972af103c704a2cd46ff5.jpg

[QC_ZHP]

Looking good!

[ELCID86]

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Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

[Rovert]

Wait Americans say Zed?? LOL

[OtterEffect]

Snapped this interior pic on my phone for no apparent reason... Just makes me smile I guess.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/08/30/fc0ae84782ed0adafbe7225bf4550de3.jpg


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[Rovert]

That interior and steering wheel wrap is just gorgeous!

[Avetiso]

That interior and steering wheel wrap is just gorgeous!
I knew I picked my colors well on that wrap. Damn, John... You got some great mods when you bought my car. :)

[OtterEffect]

I knew I picked my colors well on that wrap. Damn, John... You got some great mods when you bought my car. :)

I am indeed a very lucky person to have this car :biggrin


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[Johnmadd]

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Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

Tint makes it look bad ass!

[ELCID86]

Thanks. I like it. Dan is on the fence about doing his.


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

[Vas]

Quick rinse at a car wash. Latest additions to the wife's zhp include bmw roof rack and euro tails.


http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/08/31/994ef210527b5825cc35cc09a4c883b8.jpg

[imola red zhp]

Spark Plug change cabin filter rpl. ...holiday work on ZHP...
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/01/emuvu2e3.jpg

sent by new technology DA

[mbeckel]

Spark Plug change cabin filter rpl. ...holiday work on ZHP...
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/01/emuvu2e3.jpg

sent by new technology DA
When you fire it up after replacement, your car will say, thaaaannnnkkk yyooouuu.

[imola red zhp]

When you fire it up after replacement, your car will say, thaaaannnnkkk yyooouuu.

Oh yessss she did. She was purrrrrrriiiinnnnggggg real good after......fresh lighting.....m

sent by new technology DA

[NoVAphotog]

Winery trip today...couldn't resist the view with a certain vehicle featured in it...

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[stephenkirsh]

Gotta love the splash of red :)

[az3579]

Winery trip today...couldn't resist the view with a certain vehicle featured in it...

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Yeah, I know... those Jeep Cherokees find a way into peoples' hearts don't they? :)

[NoVAphotog]

Yeah, I know... those Jeep Cherokees find a way into peoples' hearts don't they? :)

Oh yeah...forgot to mention I sold my ZHP and bought one! Lifted, 4.0L, 5MT...tell yew whut!

[johnrando]

Way behind on this thread. Lots of good stuff. .. cool shot Bruce.

[NorCal-Dimitri]

Some guy with a KTM RC8 R 1190 wanted to trade. I was very tempted...

http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y508/dimitri1337/20140815_101151_zps2psuef9x.jpg?t=1409726600

http://blognyadita.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/20112bktm2b11902brc8r2bphotos.jpg

[az3579]

Some guy with a KTM RC8 R 1190 wanted to trade. I was very tempted...


Blasphemy!!!

[johnrando]

Your car sure looks good Dimitri.

[az3579]

Your car sure looks good Dimitri.

Understatement.

[NorCal-Dimitri]

Thanks, guys! Your cars are looking fantastic as well. :thumbup

I'm glad I didn't take that ktm. I would've probably killed myself with that thing by now...

[az3579]

Thanks, guys! Your cars are looking fantastic as well. :thumbup

I'm glad I didn't take that ktm. I would've probably killed myself with that thing by now...

ZHP > any motorcycle.
(not enough wheels) :shifty

*runs for flame suit*

[Rovert]

OMG I can't believe you said that BP. You're gonna get a timeout! LOL

[az3579]

OMG I can't believe you said that BP. You're gonna get a timeout! LOL

My little soundproofed and well insulated room will protect me... and all the ninjas (no, I don't mean the bike...)

:ninja :ninja :ninja :ninja :ninja :ninja :ninja

[Hermes]

I would be tempted to trade for a HP4

http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/gallery/bmw-hp4/bmw-hp4-12.jpg

Edit: nevermind, I want an 1199 Panigale S Senna

http://www.blessthisstuff.com/imagens/stuff/ducati-senna-2.jpg

[Fenrir]

The only thing I'd ever trade this for:

http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a623/fenrir003/DSC05556_zps7cebdaa9.jpg (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/fenrir003/media/DSC05556_zps7cebdaa9.jpg.html)

Is this:

http://www.hdwallpaperspics.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/f_14_tomcat_9.jpg

..... Talk to me Goose.

[Fenrir]

I would be tempted to trade for a HP4

Edit: nevermind, I want an 1199 Paginale S Senna

http://www.blessthisstuff.com/imagens/stuff/ducati-senna-2.jpg

OMG THEY MADE A SENNA VERSION O..O.... Still wouldn't trade the ZHP for it... But I would sell a kidney..

[Hermes]

OMG THEY MADE A SENNA VERSION O..O.... Still wouldn't trade the ZHP for it... But I would sell a kidney..

Actually, I want a 916 Senna

http://www.ducati.org/forums/attachments/australia/22759d1259754444-sexy-senna-dsc_1276.jpg

[Fenrir]

14,xxx ZHP's

161 1199 Senna's

I'll take the Ducati ;)

http://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/vehicles/motorcycles/ducati-1199-panigale-s-senna/

Lol I don't blame you one bit. I am just not a big motorcycle rider.. even though I own a bike lol. I would rather have a Gen 1 Honda NSX. Totaly, bone, stock. Just to feel what it's like to be in a car he tuned. Dangit now I want to watch old GP tapes again... where's my vhs player....

[Hermes]

Just buy his NSX ;)

http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/ayrton-senna-honda-nsx-for-sale-2014-01-28

[Fenrir]

Just buy his NSX ;)

http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/ayrton-senna-honda-nsx-for-sale-2014-01-28

Yeah.... I saw that..... God how I wish lol.

[NorCal-Dimitri]

Awe jeeze, that hp4 is sex.

We need a thread for things we might trade our zhps for.

[OtterEffect]

So I guess this is more of a nightly ZHP picture :biggrin And yes, she is horribly dusty but California is in a massive drought, so I guess I can justify it knowing that I am saving water.

http://i.imgur.com/9qZ8LFG.jpg

Mildly interesting 1am back story:
I guess that this picture was so epic, two cops showed up to admire my work :p ..anyways I think it was worth it (but you guys can be the judges of that) It's Thursday night, at 1:00 am, I looked and looked for a deserted place and finally settled on this residential back road. I parked purposely so people could maneuver around me and also see me (as I was right under a street light). Three people went by and minded their own business, one person waved, and the neighborhood security patrol even passed me by, uninterested. I had no conflicts with anyone, nor did anybody that I encountered even so much as mumble a complaint... yet this is Marin County so after only 5 pictures, two annoyed cops showed up. They pulled up behind my car, lights flashing, and very aggressively ask me what I was doing. I responded that I was taking pictures for a project, that the pictures had to be at night, and this seemed like the best possible (and safest) time to take them. He replied "what!?.. You can't park in the street". I told him that I knew, and I was sorry and it was only for a couple minutes (it's not like I left my car there, I was literally 4 feet away) - I meant no harm but he said "I don't care, what are you doing parked in the middle of the street!? You can't park in a street, man!" At this point I just wanted to leave so I told him that I was done, that I was very sorry, and that I was leaving right away. The two cops kindly escorted me to the nearest intersection - where they pulled up next to each other and talked while I drove off down the road. To be honest, I doubt they got the call because someone saw me in the street. But I'd be willing to bet that someone saw me drive up and down the street a couple of times, very slowly (because I was in no rush, and I was looking for the ideal place), and assumed I was intoxicated (because why else would anyone drive 10 mph under the speed limit at 1am). agh.. Anyways, shooting at night is fun and rewarding. Next time however, I will be far far away from and people whom my actions might offend.
/end of mildly interesting back story

[az3579]

OMG I can't believe you said that BP. You're gonna get a timeout! LOL


So I guess this is more of a nightly ZHP picture :biggrin And yes, she is horribly dusty but California is in a massive drought, so I guess I can justify it knowing that I am saving water.

http://i.imgur.com/9qZ8LFG.jpg

Mildly interesting 1am back story:
I guess that this picture was so epic, two cops showed up to admire my work :p ..anyways I think it was worth it (but you guys can be the judges of that) It's Thursday night, at 1:00 am, I looked and looked for a deserted place and finally settled on this residential back road. I parked purposely so people could maneuver around me and also see me (as I was right under a street light). Three people went by and minded their own business, one person waved, and the neighborhood security patrol even passed me by, uninterested. I had no conflicts with anyone, nor did anybody that I encountered even so much as mumble a complaint... yet this is Marin County so after only 5 pictures, two annoyed cops showed up. They pulled up behind my car, lights flashing, and very aggressively ask me what I was doing. I responded that I was taking pictures for a project, that the pictures had to be at night, and this seemed like the best possible (and safest) time to take them. He replied "what!?.. You can't park in the street". I told him that I knew, and I was sorry and it was only for a couple minutes (it's not like I left my car there, I was literally 4 feet away) - I meant no harm but he said "I don't care, what are you doing parked in the middle of the street!? You can't park in a street, man!" At this point I just wanted to leave so I told him that I was done, that I was very sorry, and that I was leaving right away. The two cops kindly escorted me to the nearest intersection - where they pulled up next to each other and talked while I drove off down the road. To be honest, I doubt they got the call because someone saw me in the street. But I'd be willing to bet that someone saw me drive up and down the street a couple of times, very slowly (because I was in no rush, and I was looking for the ideal place), and assumed I was intoxicated (because why else would anyone drive 10 mph under the speed limit at 1am). agh.. Anyways, shooting at night is fun and rewarding. Next time however, I will be far far away from and people whom my actions might offend.
/end of mildly interesting back story

I really like this picture, John. The colors speak to me. I'd say it was worth the effort. :thumbsup

[cakM3]

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ICONZ%20Lip/_DSC6354_zps25896c3c.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ICONZ%20Lip/_DSC6347_zpsfb89c901.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ICONZ%20Lip/_DSC6290_zps8cdb1dd9.jpg

[mbeckel]

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ICONZ%20Lip/_DSC6354_zps25896c3c.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ICONZ%20Lip/_DSC6347_zpsfb89c901.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ICONZ%20Lip/_DSC6290_zps8cdb1dd9.jpg
Wrong thread. This belongs on pure sex on 4 wheels! :thumbsup

[stephenkirsh]

Oh classic Marin county. Afraid of everything.

[fredo]

Mildly interesting 1am back story:
I guess that this picture was so epic, two cops showed up to admire my work :p ..anyways I think it was worth it (but you guys can be the judges of that) It's Thursday night, at 1:00 am, I looked and looked for a deserted place and finally settled on this residential back road. I parked purposely so people could maneuver around me and also see me (as I was right under a street light). Three people went by and minded their own business, one person waved, and the neighborhood security patrol even passed me by, uninterested. I had no conflicts with anyone, nor did anybody that I encountered even so much as mumble a complaint... yet this is Marin County so after only 5 pictures, two annoyed cops showed up. They pulled up behind my car, lights flashing, and very aggressively ask me what I was doing. I responded that I was taking pictures for a project, that the pictures had to be at night, and this seemed like the best possible (and safest) time to take them. He replied "what!?.. You can't park in the street". I told him that I knew, and I was sorry and it was only for a couple minutes (it's not like I left my car there, I was literally 4 feet away) - I meant no harm but he said "I don't care, what are you doing parked in the middle of the street!? You can't park in a street, man!" At this point I just wanted to leave so I told him that I was done, that I was very sorry, and that I was leaving right away. The two cops kindly escorted me to the nearest intersection - where they pulled up next to each other and talked while I drove off down the road. To be honest, I doubt they got the call because someone saw me in the street. But I'd be willing to bet that someone saw me drive up and down the street a couple of times, very slowly (because I was in no rush, and I was looking for the ideal place), and assumed I was intoxicated (because why else would anyone drive 10 mph under the speed limit at 1am). agh.. Anyways, shooting at night is fun and rewarding. Next time however, I will be far far away from and people whom my actions might offend.
/end of mildly interesting back story

Good pic and good story !

[NorCal-Dimitri]

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ICONZ%20Lip/_DSC6354_zps25896c3c.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ICONZ%20Lip/_DSC6347_zpsfb89c901.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ICONZ%20Lip/_DSC6290_zps8cdb1dd9.jpg

Dammit, Charlie. I was wearing new pants.

[cakM3]

Dammit, Charlie. I was wearing new pants.

I'm sorry if I got you that excited Dimitri ;) My heart pitter patters whenever seeing these pics :wub

[Imola.ZHP]

Off the jack stands, back on the ground.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/05/fe0105f5d291be814d084c53dafd2b67.jpg


--Marcus

[NorCal-Dimitri]

Everything about this photo is dope. Love what you did on the back wall of your garage. :thumbup

[gmurphy]

These were taken with a friend. With a potato ;) http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/05/af0facbf219365ca03e6e27c49b3beb0.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/05/1a00072409ed670fa238277538d6ea1d.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/05/657293074edf3af0e688d9e57ec58289.jpg


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[NorCal-Dimitri]

Looking good! The first one is definitely my favorite. I say you crop it and make it a sig pic. :)

[rguti153]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/05/28c18c80f7c62d05ee011eefa3241c9f.jpg

[danewilson77]

:waldo

The friendliest forum on the planet!

[Imola.ZHP]

Everything about this photo is dope. Love what you did on the back wall of your garage. :thumbup

Mine? With my garage door opener light reflecting on the car and all of the garage hoarding/crap around the car?

Thanks!

Most of the plates are mine, but some friends have started sending me some of theirs. I would like to have at least one from each state eventually. I thought hanging them like I have would give them more interest. I actually plan to take them all down, mount an LCD TV on that wall, then re-position them around the TV. All in due time.

[az3579]

Mine? With my garage door opener light reflecting on the car and all of the garage hoarding/crap around the car?

Thanks!

Most of the plates are mine, but some friends have started sending me some of theirs. I would like to have at least one from each state eventually. I thought hanging them like I have would give them more interest. I actually plan to take them all down, mount an LCD TV on that wall, then re-position them around the TV. All in due time.

Unfortunately you won't get any from CT, unless someone wants to keep their car registered and pay tax on it!

I wonder if there's a way to "lose" the plate... :shifty
Wouldn't mind having Wobz' legacy hanging in your garage. :biggrin

[JupiterBMW]

Unfortunately you won't get any from CT, unless someone wants to keep their car registered and pay tax on it!

I wonder if there's a way to "lose" the plate... :shifty
Wouldn't mind having Wobz' legacy hanging in your garage. :biggrin

Your plate got "stolen".... Problem solved. :shifty

And Marcus, not sure if you have a wall big enough, but if so, here's my idea. Draw a giant map of the US on the wall with black paint (just state outlines) and then put each plate on the wall within the respective state. Obviously you'll have to do some creative placement for all those silly little states in the Northeast, but whatever... :rofl :biggrin


Great pics folks!

[az3579]

Your plate got "stolen".... Problem solved. :shifty

$$$ :shifty

[JupiterBMW]

Huh? It costs money? I'll steal it for free... Then all you have to do is go get another one... What's a plate cost? Can't be too much.

[cakM3]

Most of the plates are mine, but some friends have started sending me some of theirs. I would like to have at least one from each state eventually. I thought hanging them like I have would give them more interest. I actually plan to take them all down, mount an LCD TV on that wall, then re-position them around the TV. All in due time.

Marcus, do you have Rhode Island? If not I might send you my Veteran plate off of my ZHP and go to DMV and tell them my plate got stolen....it would almost be worth it to see a pic of my plate on your wall ;) All you would have to do is pay for shipping :thumbsup

[NoVAphotog]

Great time at Katie's C&C as usual, also meeting a fellow member (TheFinanceGuy) is always awesome!

Nothing like the sight of Imola in the mornin'!


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[NoVAphotog]

Met some other cool folks this morning as well who live just down the street from me, spent the day wrenching with them on their E36 M3 track cars, as well as assisting with replacing the FSR on the E46 M3. Drove it as well. First time driving an E46 M3 with the SMG transmission...

Can't say I would go out of my way to own one with that, but it was fun nonetheless...just a "little" jerky around town. When you get on it though and using the launch control it definitely shines!

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[stephenkirsh]

What setting was the transmission at? I recently learned (on ZHPM!) that the harshness of the shift is adjustable.

[NoVAphotog]

What setting was the transmission at? I recently learned (on ZHPM!) that the harshness of the shift is adjustable.

We did both full (DTC off, max setting) and the lowest setting, DTC on, etc. The only way the max setting felt great was going at it, and the "low" setting still jerked around a bit. Weird...is the best way I can describe it, not bad mind you, but just weird. From driving manual cars my whole life...it's not something I'd want to deal with, I was doing the phantom clutch press at stoplights and slowing down my brain felt like downshifting. I guess, that is a good thing that it emulates what I feel driving the 6MT, but it is more of both a pro and a con as far as I'm concerned when the manual is just that much easier to deal with, financially/reliability/overall feel wise.

[Fenrir]

So there are a lot of car enthusiast in this lil town. Pack a bunch of Brits, Germans, and Americans together in a state with almost zero vehicle regulation and you see a lot of neat things. On my way back home I managed to see this.. And I swear from now on my camera goes in the car with me EVERY time I leave my house. A very nice German fellow owned it and let me take some photos and geek all over it. He even let me slide in the lil ole ZHP next to it for some shots :).

http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a623/fenrir003/IMAG0350_zps9c22faf5.jpg (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/fenrir003/media/IMAG0350_zps9c22faf5.jpg.html)

http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a623/fenrir003/IMAG0354_zps0b29e3fd.jpg (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/fenrir003/media/IMAG0354_zps0b29e3fd.jpg.html)

http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a623/fenrir003/IMAG0355_zps7cb81272.jpg (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/fenrir003/media/IMAG0355_zps7cb81272.jpg.html)

http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a623/fenrir003/IMAG0357_zps8aa4a6d4.jpg (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/fenrir003/media/IMAG0357_zps8aa4a6d4.jpg.html)

[stephenkirsh]

I like the pano

[Fenrir]

I like the pano

Thanks :)

[Imola.ZHP]

Unfortunately you won't get any from CT, unless someone wants to keep their car registered and pay tax on it!

I wonder if there's a way to "lose" the plate... :shifty
Wouldn't mind having Wobz' legacy hanging in your garage. :biggrin

I haven't even made it to that part of the US yet, lol. Everything I have except for a friends Ohio tags is from the south.


Your plate got "stolen".... Problem solved. :shifty

And Marcus, not sure if you have a wall big enough, but if so, here's my idea. Draw a giant map of the US on the wall with black paint (just state outlines) and then put each plate on the wall within the respective state. Obviously you'll have to do some creative placement for all those silly little states in the Northeast, but whatever... :rofl :biggrin


Great pics folks!

I wonder if he would have to file a police report. Cool idea, I don't think I have the room for that in this garage, maybe in a future garage (~3 car, would need taller ceilings too). Saw a mashup of plates similar to your description at the Lane Motor Museum in Nashville, TN. If any of you guys ever visit Nashville, its a great little place to check out.


Marcus, do you have Rhode Island? If not I might send you my Veteran plate off of my ZHP and go to DMV and tell them my plate got stolen....it would almost be worth it to see a pic of my plate on your wall ;) All you would have to do is pay for shipping :thumbsup

Nope, I do not have one yet. If you get board, check into it. Perhaps call anonymously and ask what it would cost to replace.

[Hornung418]

Met some other cool folks this morning as well who live just down the street from me, spent the day wrenching with them on their E36 M3 track cars, as well as assisting with replacing the FSR on the E46 M3. Drove it as well. First time driving an E46 M3 with the SMG transmission...

Can't say I would go out of my way to own one with that, but it was fun nonetheless...just a "little" jerky around town. When you get on it though and using the launch control it definitely shines!

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Can't tell what color the M3 is. You know?

[shrp11]

From a couple of weeks back ... my 06 vert!

[twisted125]

From last night
http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr317/dlturnip/2003%20ZHP/IMG_0659-2_zps7ea21401.jpg (http://s495.photobucket.com/user/dlturnip/media/2003%20ZHP/IMG_0659-2_zps7ea21401.jpg.html)

http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr317/dlturnip/2003%20ZHP/IMG_0616-2_zpsdf829870.jpg (http://s495.photobucket.com/user/dlturnip/media/2003%20ZHP/IMG_0616-2_zpsdf829870.jpg.html)

http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr317/dlturnip/2003%20ZHP/IMG_0522-2_zpsfb520c8d.jpg (http://s495.photobucket.com/user/dlturnip/media/2003%20ZHP/IMG_0522-2_zpsfb520c8d.jpg.html)

[NorCal-Dimitri]

Those wheels just look superb. Nice shots!

[OtterEffect]

From last night
http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr317/dlturnip/2003%20ZHP/IMG_0659-2_zps7ea21401.jpg (http://s495.photobucket.com/user/dlturnip/media/2003%20ZHP/IMG_0659-2_zps7ea21401.jpg.html)

http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr317/dlturnip/2003%20ZHP/IMG_0616-2_zpsdf829870.jpg (http://s495.photobucket.com/user/dlturnip/media/2003%20ZHP/IMG_0616-2_zpsdf829870.jpg.html)

http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr317/dlturnip/2003%20ZHP/IMG_0522-2_zpsfb520c8d.jpg (http://s495.photobucket.com/user/dlturnip/media/2003%20ZHP/IMG_0522-2_zpsfb520c8d.jpg.html)

Epic shots Twisted! The third one would have looked amazing in HDR!

[Avetiso]

That first one is money.

[twisted125]

Thanks guys. I was experimenting with painting with light. I'll throw some more up after I finish processing.

[OtterEffect]

Thanks guys. I was experimenting with painting with light. I'll throw some more up after I finish processing.

Painting with light is so much fun! I find that shooting at night whilst shining directional light into the headlights and fogs can yield some really sweet results.

[Hermes]

Dirty car club

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[NorCal-Dimitri]

...Still looking better than the vehicle in front of it! :thumbup

[3ZHP]

A couple from today, after I finished changing out the Valve Cover Gasket. First time the cars been out in about a month.

http://i591.photobucket.com/albums/ss351/3zhpguy/ZHP/20140907_NormandyampBlantonChaple_0004.jpg (http://s591.photobucket.com/user/3zhpguy/media/ZHP/20140907_NormandyampBlantonChaple_0004.jpg.html)

http://i591.photobucket.com/albums/ss351/3zhpguy/ZHP/20140907_NormandyampBlantonChaple_0005.jpg (http://s591.photobucket.com/user/3zhpguy/media/ZHP/20140907_NormandyampBlantonChaple_0005.jpg.html)

[az3579]

Damn, Guy; that thing has unbelievable shine.

[OtterEffect]

Dirty car club

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A ZHP and a GTR :drool. I would like to shake your hand sir.


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[stephenkirsh]

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Cleaned up one of my used wheels. Brought out my new wheel for comparison.

[gmurphy]

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[danewilson77]

:like

The friendliest forum on the planet.

[Vas]

Putting the rack to use

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[OtterEffect]

Those kayaks make your car look so small!

I climbed in the back seat today just to experience the interior from a different angle. It's nice back here :)
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/08/245742ec788093443a371cfa6f9783ff.jpg


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[gmurphy]

Debadged http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/08/318b81de8165c0058f2cd0a185a68240.jpg


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[gmurphy]

Those kayaks make your car look so small!

I climbed in the back seat today just to experience the interior from a different angle. It's nice back here :)
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It is a good angle ;)


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[Au1994]

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Cleaned up one of my used wheels. Brought out my new wheel for comparison.

Very nice. What did you use to clean them up? Mine have crap baked on that I'm having a hard time removing. Even with something like Tarmit.

[stephenkirsh]

Very nice. What did you use to clean them up? Mine have crap baked on that I'm having a hard time removing. Even with something like Tarmit.

Some kind of waterless cleaner/wax that was sold to me at a pop up tent in a gas station once lol. I'll have to find the name when I get home. It works pretty well. There are two small stains still on the wheel that I can't get off. It's only the outline that's left; I'll try something else on those.

[stephenkirsh]

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my ZHP to Love Bug conversion is complete.

[johnrando]

Looks good Garry, twisted, Daniel, shrp11.
@john (ottereffect) - cool story and pic.

@shrp11, what is your suspension setup?

[NorCal-Dimitri]

Nice, Garry. Debadged added looks a lot cleaner.

[Vas]

Kayaks are 10ft long.

[az3579]

Those kayaks make your car look so small!

I climbed in the back seat today just to experience the interior from a different angle. It's nice back here :)
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/08/245742ec788093443a371cfa6f9783ff.jpg


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How come your shift lever is so tall?


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[OtterEffect]

How come your shift lever is so tall?


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I noticed that too lol, I think it's just due to the angle I took the picture at (I had my phone against the roof of the car) Plus, it's in first gear so that might be adding to the illusion of my 1 foot shifter.


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[Fenrir]

Snapped a few more shots of the car with the sony the other day then tooled around in photo shop a bit to familiarize myself with it. On scene skill > post processing.. I still need lots of practice.

http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a623/fenrir003/ZHPprofileafteredit_zps86811270.jpg (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/fenrir003/media/ZHPprofileafteredit_zps86811270.jpg.html)
The bumper cover has some scuffing.

http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a623/fenrir003/zhpafteredit_zps810d972c.jpg (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/fenrir003/media/zhpafteredit_zps810d972c.jpg.html)

http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a623/fenrir003/ZHPsunsetcrop_zpsf16049d4.jpg (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/fenrir003/media/ZHPsunsetcrop_zpsf16049d4.jpg.html)

[Vas]

Wife and her zhp during a camping trip

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[johnrando]

Awesome.

[3ZHP]

Not my ZHP but, damn glad I left it in the garage today.

This flew off a trailer coming towards me when I was going up a hill curving to the right.

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[mbeckel]

Debadged http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/08/318b81de8165c0058f2cd0a185a68240.jpg


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Lean and clean

[mbeckel]

Not my ZHP but, damn glad I left it in the garage today.

This flew off a trailer coming towards me when I was going up a hill curving to the right.

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Damn Guy! No damage to your radiator?

[rguti153]

Got good hands shit

[3ZHP]

Nope, that's pretty far back


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[johnrando]

Whoa... phew!

[shrp11]

@shrp11, what is your suspension setup?

Johnrando - totally stock, no mods.

[johnrando]

Ah thanks. It looks lowered in that pic, must be the shadows/dark hiding the wheel gap.

[shrp11]

Ah thanks. It looks lowered in that pic, must be the shadows/dark hiding the wheel gap.

John,

I installed a dropped suspension on my first E46, a then new 2000 323i - I was into autocrossing then and it was a pretty good performer with the new suspension, but here in the northeast, particular CT (we have the worst roads in the nation), the ride was punishing - even my stock ZHP is pushing it, driving it into NYC with 18's always gives me some worry. If I were to do it again, my track car would be a separate entity.

Your car looks nice - I was in LA this past June and the roads are perfect for a dropped car, but the slow, slow, slow average driving speeds (thanks to traffic) drive me nuts :)

[johnrando]

Nice detail, thanks. Yes, the road speeds here are usually higher than many places UNLESS you're in traffic, and then it's a crawl. So, the secret of course is to time your drives around traffic, which is increasingly hard to do. There aren't many places who's traffic flows faster than here when things are moving so I know what you mean as I consistently travel to other places and it drives me crazy (no pun intended) on how slow people drive elsewhere.

[az3579]

John,

I installed a dropped suspension on my first E46, a then new 2000 323i - I was into autocrossing then and it was a pretty good performer with the new suspension, but here in the northeast, particular CT (we have the worst roads in the nation), the ride was punishing - even my stock ZHP is pushing it, driving it into NYC with 18's always gives me some worry. If I were to do it again, my track car would be a separate entity.

Your car looks nice - I was in LA this past June and the roads are perfect for a dropped car, but the slow, slow, slow average driving speeds (thanks to traffic) drive me nuts :)

You got that right; we sure do have some of the worst roads. This is usually more of a problem on back roads but driving through NYC makes me want to stab myself.


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[danewilson77]

Up 3/4" in rear.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/09/401633ff95b3dca03e45b286624b098f.jpg

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[NorCal-Dimitri]

I'm thinkin I'm gonna have to do the same, Dane.

[stephenkirsh]

I kinda like it!


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http://www.roadandtrack.com/columns/the-enginerdy-dept-straight-six-revival

[Fenrir]

I kinda like it!


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http://www.roadandtrack.com/columns/the-enginerdy-dept-straight-six-revival

Nice lol

[stephenkirsh]

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Cleaned my other apex wheel while watching a national geographic video about how the GT-R is made.

:)

[stephenkirsh]

Very nice. What did you use to clean them up? Mine have crap baked on that I'm having a hard time removing. Even with something like Tarmit.

Here's what I use.

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[az3579]

Here's what I use.

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Nice. I bought a few cans of this stuff at a gas station. I was sold after they tried it on the inside part of my wheels, which I never clean. It came out spotless. I was very impressed!

This also works amazingly well on the tire marks I get when I get back from a track event. It takes me hours to clay bar that stuff out. This Fast Wax stuff removes it effortlessly!


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[Au1994]

Thanks! I'll give it a shot.

[LobsterTail]

I wouldn't use that product at all. I would only trust Iron X or Sonax to clean my wheels (or any safe wheel product on DD). Period.

[cakM3]

I saw this today...
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/10/egegubuv.jpg

[Rovert]

That's for when the pizza has guaranteed delivery of 3 minutes within a 5 mile radius.

[stephenkirsh]

Nice. I bought a few cans of this stuff at a gas station. I was sold after they tried it on the inside part of my wheels, which I never clean. It came out spotless. I was very impressed!

This also works amazingly well on the tire marks I get when I get back from a track event. It takes me hours to clay bar that stuff out. This Fast Wax stuff removes it effortlessly!


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Yea I got it at a gas station too. And ya, it takes those tire marks off quite easily. Those things drive me nuts but this stuff works really well.

[cakM3]

That's for when the pizza has guaranteed delivery of 3 minutes within a 5 mile radius.

Yeah Trevor.....I was thinking the same thing when I took this pic ;)

[3ZHP]

Up 3/4" in rear.

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The friendliest forum on the planet!

Why?


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[az3579]

I wouldn't use that product at all. I would only trust Iron X or Sonax to clean my wheels (or any safe wheel product on DD). Period.

The product we're talking about is something I only use if all else fails. There really isn't any harm in using it, honestly.
Sometimes Sonax just doesn't cut it, for when the brake dust is reeeeeeeeeeally stuck on there.

[328ioc]

I kinda like it!


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http://www.roadandtrack.com/columns/the-enginerdy-dept-straight-six-revival

Love it. Favorite engine of all time.

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[Crickett]

Here's what I use.

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Nice. I bought a few cans of this stuff at a gas station. I was sold after they tried it on the inside part of my wheels, which I never clean. It came out spotless. I was very impressed!

This also works amazingly well on the tire marks I get when I get back from a track event. It takes me hours to clay bar that stuff out. This Fast Wax stuff removes it effortlessly!


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I wouldn't use that product at all. I would only trust Iron X or Sonax to clean my wheels (or any safe wheel product on DD). Period.

Cannot comment on other applications, but do NOT use Fast Wax 1 on plastic headlight lenses! I agreed to the gas station demonstration: they cleaned my passenger rear quarter panel and windows, as well as my passenger headlight lens. The paint and glass were fine, but a few months later my headlight lens was pitted as all heck! Even tried RainX’s headlight restorer, to no avail.

[stephenkirsh]

Hm. I wonder if it's connected. I've been using my above pictured cleaner since 2011 on my 325 and 330; no issues.

[OtterEffect]

Lurking safely in the corners of the campus parking lot. (Bonus appearance by a very nice
318i)
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/11/37dbfbb3c604ed3addc767143d395905.jpg
(Sorry, I know it's hard to see)


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[Imola.ZHP]

Wow that 318ti looks great. I had a chance to buy one, got to drive it all I wanted, from my boss. It was an extra car of hers that she bought for a family member that didn't want a manual. She kept it at work (a secure facility) and I would sometimes leave mine and take hers home. Kinda regret not buying it, don't regret selling it for her and collecting a $400 commission though. Was very generous considering the sales price.

Amazing what some nice wheels and a tint job can do for a car. The car I'm talking about would have needed additional work.

[NorCal-Dimitri]

Waldo-ing on the backside of the building

http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y508/dimitri1337/Mobile%20Uploads/20140911_142607_zpsuhkuueye.jpg

[3ZHP]

My Son-in-Law picked this up today and it contains the letter ///M.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/12/96d7b0014ef59778842ffdaccb976892.jpg

It's a 2000 with less than 75K.


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[stephenkirsh]

Mice!

(See what I did there?)

[fredo]

Good find !

[NorCal-Dimitri]

Mice!

(See what I did there?)

That took me far too long.

[stephenkirsh]

No worries. It was a baaaaad joke.

[3ZHP]

Thanks guys,

A little in site on the ///M roadster:


Our Son-in-Law started clearing out his Honda collection aback in July. This consisted of, a clean S2000 and a daily driver Acord. First went the S2000 and quickly replaced with a WRX with a quick flight to Florida for pickup of the new DD. Next out was the Acord leaving an empty space in the garage. We had talked in great depth of the many possibilities for this now empty space.


Shortly after this started to take place; my Brother-in-Law, wife & 1 daughter came down to TN for a visit. In conversation, he told me about the roadster that a guy he worked wanted to sell and the possible price {great deal} but, my stable was full and I didn’t have a screaming desire to make the jump.

In the short time after their visit, we had the family emergence and all of us ended up in the Cleveland, OH area. Conversation continued with my Brother-in-Law, that I moved to my Son-in-Law and within a few days my Son-in-Law was making arrangements to check out the car. Due to other obligations, I wasn’t able to go with him. Apparently, it met the needs of the buyer and seller and the deal was struck and finalized today, with the Son-in-Law taking a $10.00 Megabus ride from Cicy, to Cleveland to finish the deal. Not sure if he’s on the road heading back tonight or tomorrow.

[johnrando]

That took me far too long.

Took me a sec too, lol. Very nice Guy!

[NoVAphotog]

The car featured on our National Capital Area CCA magazine was at Katie's C&C this morning...very cool!

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[NoVAphotog]

Parked next to a "regular" 330 at the metro...

The Shadowline trim is more noticeable of a difference than I thought.

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[JupiterBMW]

My wife got the X5 tinted today... Got the fronts matched to the rest of the glass (Llumar FormulaOne Pinnacle) and then had Llumar AirBlue80 on all other windows for heat/UV rejection. She says it looks a lot darker in the pics than it really is. I'm pretty happy.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/2010%20X5%20M%20Pics/IMG_3388-1.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/2010%20X5%20M%20Pics/IMG_3388-1.jpg.html)

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/2010%20X5%20M%20Pics/IMG_3389-1.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/2010%20X5%20M%20Pics/IMG_3389-1.jpg.html)

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[NorCal-Dimitri]

Really sets off the car, Joop. Looks fantastic.

[derbo]

My wife got the X5 tinted today... Got the fronts matched to the rest of the glass (Llumar FormulaOne Pinnacle) and then had Llumar AirBlue80 on all other windows for heat/UV rejection. She says it looks a lot darker in the pics than it really is. I'm pretty happy.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/2010%20X5%20M%20Pics/IMG_3388-1.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/2010%20X5%20M%20Pics/IMG_3388-1.jpg.html)

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/2010%20X5%20M%20Pics/IMG_3389-1.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/2010%20X5%20M%20Pics/IMG_3389-1.jpg.html)

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/2010%20X5%20M%20Pics/IMG_3390-1.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/2010%20X5%20M%20Pics/IMG_3390-1.jpg.html)

Looks great Joop!!!

[330i ZHP]

Looks good

[JupiterBMW]

Thanks guys.

[ELCID86]

Does look good. So the double later the tint? I thought the UV would be baked in to their top of the line product.


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[TheFinanceGuy]

This was fun.


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[Imola.ZHP]

My wife got the X5 tinted today... Got the fronts matched to the rest of the glass (Llumar FormulaOne Pinnacle) and then had Llumar AirBlue80 on all other windows for heat/UV rejection. She says it looks a lot darker in the pics than it really is. I'm pretty happy.



W
O
W

We could have nearly paid cash for a used x5 M with the money we're loosing on a condo we tried to flip :crying

[JupiterBMW]

Does look good. So the double later the tint? I thought the UV would be baked in to their top of the line product.


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

Shawn, I'm assuming you meant to say "so they double layer"..... If so, then not really. The OEM privacy glass is a coloring in the glass, not any actual film like tint. So, we had them do a single film of the Llumar AirBlue 80 just to help with heat. I don't know how much of the heat and UV the OEM stuff blocks, but I do know that our first weekend with the X was sweltering, and you could really feel it inside. So, considering it's almost 100% clear, I said go for it. It made a huge improvement on the 328d we had. And lifetime warranty...

[Rovert]

I was out today and really warmed up her shoes. They were super hot and sticky after I was done... :shift

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5586/15220121296_e856ea9051_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pbX6Nq)

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5572/15056567067_49f833cd4f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oWuQPV)

Once the weather shows signs of constant rain then I'll switch to my Conti DW's from my old car. It's nice to have low tread in the dry because there is just so much grip and less tread movement when turning in quick.

[az3579]

Once the weather shows signs of constant rain then I'll switch to my Conti DW's from my old car. It's nice to have low tread in the dry because there is just so much grip and less tread movement when turning in quick.

It's interesting that you say that because a Michelin rep / tire tester I spoke with claims that when a tire is brand new, with 0 miles on it, that is when it is at its absolute best. Their testing proves it...

That's what she said, at least. She tests the tires herself as well so I believe it. It came up when one of the people on my trip asked if tires have to be broken in when new and her answer was no, as a result of the testing they did.

[johnrando]

Daniel, Patrick: Nice "comparison shots.

Joop, great looking X5!

[ELCID86]

Shawn, I'm assuming you meant to say "so they double layer"..... If so, then not really. The OEM privacy glass is a coloring in the glass, not any actual film like tint. So, we had them do a single film of the Llumar AirBlue 80 just to help with heat. I don't know how much of the heat and UV the OEM stuff blocks, but I do know that our first weekend with the X was sweltering, and you could really feel it inside. So, considering it's almost 100% clear, I said go for it. It made a huge improvement on the 328d we had. And lifetime warranty...
Yes, sorry for the typ0. :-) It sounded to me like you had tint applied and then the Airblue 80. Did you put it on the windshield also? I've hear of some ppl putting clear UV film there.

[slater]

My wife got the X5 tinted today... Got the fronts matched to the rest of the glass (Llumar FormulaOne Pinnacle) and then had Llumar AirBlue80 on all other windows for heat/UV rejection. She says it looks a lot darker in the pics than it really is. I'm pretty happy.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/2010%20X5%20M%20Pics/IMG_3388-1.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/2010%20X5%20M%20Pics/IMG_3388-1.jpg.html)

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/2010%20X5%20M%20Pics/IMG_3389-1.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/2010%20X5%20M%20Pics/IMG_3389-1.jpg.html)

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/2010%20X5%20M%20Pics/IMG_3390-1.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/2010%20X5%20M%20Pics/IMG_3390-1.jpg.html)


jon, that thing looks bad A. i have been fighting off the urge to pursue an X5; this makes is even more difficult!!

please tell me about the gas mileage - that should cure my urge. :)

peter

[Rovert]

It's interesting that you say that because a Michelin rep / tire tester I spoke with claims that when a tire is brand new, with 0 miles on it, that is when it is at its absolute best. Their testing proves it...

That's what she said, at least. She tests the tires herself as well so I believe it. It came up when one of the people on my trip asked if tires have to be broken in when new and her answer was no, as a result of the testing they did.


BP I always thought if race cars have slicks in the dry and tread in the wet, that applied to any rubber burning machine. LOL. The amount of grip I get from these RE050 tires is fantastic right now and it's nice and predictable on edge as well as when it's left the edge. Haha.

One thing I will enjoy is the extra tread of my DW's for cushioning small/sharp bumps. Having much less tread on the current rubber is somewhat jarring at times.