Post your daily ZHP/BMW/MINI pics! [Archive] - Page 25 - BMW E46 330 ZHP For Sale Forum

poke08

10-28-2014, 02:21 PM

These were taken using my DSLR this afternoon...

Patrick's car
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5609/15627276755_2c2b36113a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pNVSW8)[/url]

Botond's car
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3950/15007108233_f9451f7de7_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pNVSW8)

I'm really liking his 18" BBS CH wheels on his ZHP :)
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3956/15440702869_ec0b8c7ed0_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oS8mrp)

My ZHP....last season running the Arqray lip...
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3946/15627344545_bc0d8a9459_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pwrD1Z)
Being lowered and the New England winters have taken a serious beating to my lip spoiler :(

Car's are all dirty from recent storms that have hit us....but I had to show this pic...man is my car lowered here...
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3954/15006516894_fca2609af6_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pNWe5V)

All three of us together for this afternoon's impromptu photoshoot ;)
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3932/15603642996_f0d6b1f684_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oS5jDU)[url=https://flic.kr/p/pLQKrw]

What can I say??? I love being low...;)

Love the shots and the fitment. What sz tires are you running and how'd you manage to go that low in the front and back?

OtterEffect

10-28-2014, 03:10 PM

Love that second shot!

Sent from my potato using Tapatalk

az3579

10-29-2014, 03:28 AM

Love the shots and the fitment. What sz tires are you running and how'd you manage to go that low in the front and back?

Charlie is running stock sizing (225/40 front, 255/35 rear).
The car appears every so slightly lower in the pics because of the way he was parked. It looks likely undriveable in the pics but in reality it's perfectly fine and still looks amazing.

slater

10-29-2014, 04:42 AM

BP, those CH's are the only aftermarket wheel that i like better than the 135Ms... now, how do i find a set?? :) they look awesome.

here's one from last night - took my daughter into toronto to see a play, and scored a SWEET parking spot!

peter

cakM3

10-29-2014, 04:59 AM

BP, those CH's are the only aftermarket wheel that i like better than the 135Ms... they look awesome.

+1 :thumbsup

Love the parking spot Peter!

cakM3

10-29-2014, 05:09 AM

Love the shots and the fitment. What sz tires are you running and how'd you manage to go that low in the front and back?

There was a slight incline where I was parking so part of the car looked slammed when in reality my ZHP is set up so just the top of the tires are tucked inside the fender. Car was set up by my ex's son and funny part is that he wanted to drop my ZHP even lower than it currently is. Botond commented on the drivablity of my car and I'm sure Patrick can also comment as I had both of them in the car when we went to the dealer earlier before taking these pictures. I know not many would lower their BMWs like this but man do they look sick to me.... Even in the messed up roads up here in New England, I will still keep both of my cars lowered because for me it's all about the look ;)

NoVAphotog

10-29-2014, 05:28 AM

There was a slight incline where I was parking so part of the car looked slammed...I will still keep both of my cars lowered because for me it's all about the look ;)

#illest #dapper #stancenation #thuglyfe

16247

Vas

10-29-2014, 05:29 AM

Yeah it's a wrap. Imola has taken over zhpmafia.

alexandre

10-29-2014, 05:59 AM

johnrando

10-29-2014, 05:59 AM

Perfect Waldo spot Peter.

cakM3

10-29-2014, 06:09 AM

Wow charlie. Can't believe your ZHP is your winter car. I get that it's a visual effect in this case but it's low!!! I already plow the streets in the winter on stock height. Patrick's car looks like an SUV next to yours. :rofl

Thanks Alexandre! Yeah...the Arqray lip takes a beating but then I can always replace it if it get's bad enough (oh, I'll be replacing mine sometime in spring) :) I get lot's of looks and occasional waves from other enthusiasts....I've gone from fast and furious to low and slow on my daily cruises to and from my home...;)

cakM3

10-29-2014, 06:30 AM

#illest #dapper #stancenation #thuglyfe

16247

Daniel...yes I did say I like it low but not slammed. There is a difference. :)

slater

10-29-2014, 06:30 AM

+1 :thumbsup

Love the parking spot Peter!

Perfect Waldo spot Peter.

thanks guys! yeah - i admit, i hunted a bit, then... there it was. :)

Yeah it's a wrap. Imola has taken over zhpmafia.

LOL, yeah, definitely lately!

peter

NoVAphotog

10-29-2014, 06:38 AM

Daniel...yes I did say I like it low but not slammed. There is a difference. :)

Oh yeah, both your cars look great. I'm well aware of that difference, I have a couple friends that have their cars slammed with the ridiculous camber...I do not get the appeal, but to each their own.

poke08

10-29-2014, 06:39 AM

There was a slight incline where I was parking so part of the car looked slammed when in reality my ZHP is set up so just the top of the tires are tucked inside the fender. Car was set up by my ex's son and funny part is that he wanted to drop my ZHP even lower than it currently is. Botond commented on the drivablity of my car and I'm sure Patrick can also comment as I had both of them in the car when we went to the dealer earlier before taking these pictures. I know not many would lower their BMWs like this but man do they look sick to me.... Even in the messed up roads up here in New England, I will still keep both of my cars lowered because for me it's all about the look ;)

Yeah I hear you, I'm lowering mine a bit more today. Do you rub at all in the front or back? or do you scrape the underbody at all?

cakM3

10-29-2014, 06:49 AM

Oh yeah, both your cars look great. I'm well aware of that difference, I have a couple friends that have their cars slammed with the ridiculous camber...I do not get the appeal, but to each their own.

Agreed :thumbsup

Yeah I hear you, I'm lowering mine a bit more today.?
Awesome....can't wait to see pics after you're done! :thumbsup

Do you rub at all in the front or back?

Only time I will rub and even then its very slight is when I hit a moderate dip on the road at speed and then it's on my rears where I have the rub. Other than that, I rarely rub with my current setup. :)

or do you scrape the underbody at all?

Only when transitioning from the road to a parking area that happens to be lower than the road...sharp inclines tend to cause me to scrape just a little. I will be addressing these areas on my car before the snow obviously. Other than that, no issues. I do tend to come in at an angle rather than going in head on because of how low I am. I don't mind doing that....

ZHP Dave

10-30-2014, 03:56 PM

Installed the BC Racing coilovers and Swift springs today as well as rear brakes. I need to take the rear down about another 1/4" and I'll be happier. Forgive the pic, it was taken with an old busted HTC One. . .
http://i61.tinypic.com/246lysw.jpg

Vas

10-30-2014, 03:57 PM

Sweet. How does it ride ?

ZHP Dave

10-30-2014, 04:05 PM

I've only got about 30 miles on them so far, so it's hard to say. I still need play around with the damping(hoping at least two clicks makes a noticeable difference) I'm 6 away from full stiff F&R to start off with. Tomorrow morning I'm going to play with the rear since I'm not quite happy there. Starting a loooong road trip Sunday, so I'll know a lot more at the end of next week.

mbeckel

10-30-2014, 04:06 PM

ZHP Dave

10-30-2014, 04:19 PM

I think they'll be just fine for my intended uses, but will say there is obviously better out there with the (warranted) price to match.

johnrando

10-31-2014, 07:04 AM

Congrats.

Fenrir

11-03-2014, 06:09 PM

Courtesy of the New Mexico sun.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/03/8b3b75cfbfce3a8c47545cb9f45417c6.jpg

OtterEffect

11-03-2014, 06:20 PM

Courtesy of the New Mexico sun.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/03/8b3b75cfbfce3a8c47545cb9f45417c6.jpg

Wow.. Simple and just epic! Love that the lights are turned on :)

Sent from my potato using Tapatalk

Fenrir

11-03-2014, 06:25 PM

Wow.. Simply and just epic! Love that the lights are turned on :)

Sent from my potato using Tapatalk
Thanks :). A friend is borrowing my camera for the next month so I'm back to using my cell phone lol.

Sent from a blue police box

danewilson77

11-03-2014, 06:28 PM

Nice capture.

"No flamesuit required"

UdubBadger

11-03-2014, 06:29 PM

Fenrir

11-03-2014, 07:19 PM

Hmm. Now that I look at it on my pc, Tapatalk mucked up that picture. It's way darker than the original. Gonna see if I can upload the original file.

Theeere we go.... And now I can see all the noise :facepalm
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3952/15707697872_bde3a98811_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pW34k7)IMAG0469-1 (https://flic.kr/p/pW34k7) by katsujinken03 (https://www.flickr.com/people/123978426@N03/), on Flickr

johnrando

11-04-2014, 12:30 PM

Good catch!

Imola.ZHP

11-04-2014, 05:18 PM

https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10374507_10202996789668320_6692958243070041468_n.j pg?oh=1e81c21a8d42e47b101c397913237724&oe=54E082FC

I was sure happy to see her after 6 hours of studying yesterday. Looks like I'm missing a foglight surround though, lol. Its always something. Anyone have an extra laying around? Passenger-side.

danewilson77

11-04-2014, 05:19 PM

Mmmm...I'll have a look. Cars looking good.

"No flamesuit required"

Vas

11-04-2014, 05:20 PM

I got both spares

Imola.ZHP

11-04-2014, 05:24 PM

Mmmm...I'll have a look. Cars looking good.

"No flamesuit required"

Thanks, you know I'm completely digging my gray mirror caps, the initial plan was just to roll with them until I could get them painted black, but I really like them actually. No one has asked me about them so they must not be too obvious/strange/ugly.

I got both spares

Willing to pay one forward? I am willing to pay for shipping of course.

Fenrir

11-04-2014, 05:31 PM

Good catch!

thanks :)

rguti153

11-04-2014, 05:34 PM

Thanks, you know I'm completely digging my gray mirror caps, the initial plan was just to roll with them until I could get them painted black, but I really like them actually. No one has asked me about them so they must not be too obvious/strange/ugly.

Willing to pay one forward? I am willing to pay for shipping of course.
Mmmm audi s4 , don't look bad at all

stephenkirsh

11-06-2014, 10:23 AM

Ran a few small errands today. I had a passenger! He was about 2" long. He stayed on at every stop, up to 40mph between spots.

16373

When I got home I thought he was gone! :( But then as I walked away from the car I turned around and looked again (we all do it) and there he was on the door!

16374

stephenkirsh

11-06-2014, 10:24 AM

16375

I shoulda posted this one instead.

stephenkirsh

11-06-2014, 10:53 AM

Apex ARC-8! 17x8.5 square.

16376

16377

16378

slater

11-06-2014, 11:03 AM

nice! what size are the bfg comp2's, and how do you like them?

car probably feels a lot lighter on it's feet, huh?

peter

stephenkirsh

11-06-2014, 11:08 AM

I haven't had a chance to push it yet.

Front are 245/40/17. Rear are 245/45/17 (they came on the wheels when I bought them used).

danewilson77

11-06-2014, 04:36 PM

danewilson77

11-06-2014, 04:36 PM

Apex ARC-8! 17x8.5 square.

16376

16377

16378
Looks so damn legit.

"No flamesuit required"

stephenkirsh

11-06-2014, 04:40 PM

Thx guys. So glad to finally get these on. Bought the first pair way back in July.

danewilson77

11-06-2014, 04:41 PM

Thx guys. So glad to finally get these on. Bought the first pair way back in July.
That's the way to do it brutha.

"No flamesuit required"

poke08

11-07-2014, 09:31 AM

Thx guys. So glad to finally get these on. Bought the first pair way back in July.

Are your front windows tinted at all?

stephenkirsh

11-07-2014, 01:43 PM

No.

stephenkirsh

11-09-2014, 11:53 AM

16419

16420

10 points to John OtterEffect if he can guess this location.

stephenkirsh

11-09-2014, 06:07 PM

16426

Speaking of John...

We had an e30 M3 give us a honk as he went by.

WOLFN8TR

11-09-2014, 07:12 PM

My 3 year old posing with my ZHP.

16427

cakM3

11-09-2014, 07:16 PM

My 3 year old posing with my ZHP.

16427

Very nice Gary! Is that your daughter's Audi in the background I'm seeing there?

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

WOLFN8TR

11-09-2014, 07:21 PM

Ha Ha. Yep it sure is!

16430

cakM3

11-09-2014, 07:40 PM

Ha Ha. Yep it sure is!

16430

I knew it! And I even called it out in your text ;)

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

OtterEffect

11-10-2014, 12:37 AM

10 points to John OtterEffect if he can guess this location.

No 10 points for me. I have no idea :(

http://i.imgur.com/FyvlDbC.jpg

az3579

11-10-2014, 04:16 AM

Ha Ha. Yep it sure is!

16430

That Audi needs a detail, badly. :shifty

16426

Speaking of John...

We had an e30 M3 give us a honk as he went by.

No 10 points for me. I have no idea :(

http://i.imgur.com/FyvlDbC.jpg

Nice pics. :)

slater

11-10-2014, 04:41 AM

john, that last pic is great! desktop material.

peter

stephenkirsh

11-10-2014, 07:39 AM

No 10 points for me. I have no idea :(

SRJC parking structure. Was shooting their last home football game.

johnrando

11-10-2014, 08:46 AM

Great pics Otter, Stephen, Gary!

3ZHP

11-10-2014, 09:00 AM

A runner up for the photo contest, from Saturdays shoot.

http://i591.photobucket.com/albums/ss351/3zhpguy/ZHP/20141108_Fall_Shoot_01_0004.jpg (http://s591.photobucket.com/user/3zhpguy/media/ZHP/20141108_Fall_Shoot_01_0004.jpg.html)

johnrando

11-10-2014, 09:54 AM

Really cool shot.

Avetiso

11-10-2014, 10:34 AM

No 10 points for me. I have no idea :(

http://i.imgur.com/FyvlDbC.jpg

She's so pretty. :biggrin

Vas

11-10-2014, 11:28 AM

I like that picture as well

WOLFN8TR

11-10-2014, 11:34 AM

That Audi needs a detail, badly. :shifty

It's funny you say that. I told her right before I took that pic she needed to wash her car. Her response "Oh Daddy your Silly". [emoji2]

OtterEffect

11-10-2014, 11:58 AM

Thanks fellas :biggrin

Here is one from last night:
http://i.imgur.com/LbWCRBO.jpg

johnrando

11-10-2014, 12:21 PM

Very cool shot! Is that someone's headlights lighting up your car?

OtterEffect

11-10-2014, 12:34 PM

Very cool shot! Is that someone's headlights lighting up your car?

Thanks! Not headlights, I used my Night Rider (very bright bike light) to "paint" the scene.

johnrando

11-10-2014, 12:39 PM

Ah, cool.

az3579

11-10-2014, 06:02 PM

Thanks fellas :biggrin

Here is one from last night:
http://i.imgur.com/LbWCRBO.jpg

That's a sweet pic, John! I've always loved the "get creative" idea of lighting. It challenges you to do something cool when you don't have all the equipment or scenario needed to take an ideal pic. :thumbsup

This is my contribution to the "make do with what you have" theme and used the headlights from my mom's Nissan Sentra to "paint the scene":

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2887/9706718890_16830eee3d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/fMKtmf)

Not as cool as yours but definitely an attempt. :biggrin

Tonight's pic comes to you right after a cold car wash. 50 degrees is just a little too cold for my taste, but still managed to get'r'done! It's amazing how the paint still manages to look deep despite needing some serious work. I'm also amazed how the 17" Style 68's are the only wheels that I've seen that don't look like 17's but instead look like 18's.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/10/b06c8a609893ea85231fa0ff8ae48cfa.jpg

OtterEffect

11-10-2014, 08:03 PM

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2887/9706718890_16830eee3d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/fMKtmf)

Not as cool as yours but definitely an attempt. :biggrin

Thanks BP! "Cool" is highly subjective - I think your shot is absolutely epic! The car looks serious yet somehow happy and playful at the same time (probably due in part to the name "wobbie"). Definitely captures the character of the car! :thumbsup

On another note, is that a crack in your bumper trim? :eeps

Fenrir

11-10-2014, 09:06 PM

Sitting pretty while I was in Chili's

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/10/1e74e9117ec5350cdecbdef28d2f6a70.jpg

Fenrir

11-10-2014, 09:26 PM

Sitting pretty while I was in Chili's

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/10/1e74e9117ec5350cdecbdef28d2f6a70.jpg

Hmm... Something is up with either tapatalk oooor my phone has finally gone nuts. My recent pics uploaded with it have been painfully dark compared to the originals

Rovert

11-10-2014, 11:15 PM

16447

Meanwhile my car freezes outside. Just swapped her with another vehicle in the garage so she can warm up. It's coming!! Winter!!!

derbo

11-10-2014, 11:31 PM

16447

Meanwhile my car freezes outside. Just swapped her with another vehicle in the garage so she can warm up. It's coming!! Winter!!!

Meanwhile in SF it was 60F......

3ZHP

11-10-2014, 11:36 PM

Really cool shot.

Thanks Rando.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

az3579

11-11-2014, 04:09 AM

Thanks BP! "Cool" is highly subjective - I think your shot is absolutely epic! The car looks serious yet somehow happy and playful at the same time (probably due in part to the name "wobbie"). Definitely captures the character of the car! :thumbsup

On another note, is that a crack in your bumper trim? :eeps

Haha, thanks...
No, not a crack. That was back when my bumper trim was PlastiDipped. Needless to say it didn't last very long. What you see is peeling.

Hmm... Something is up with either tapatalk oooor my phone has finally gone nuts. My recent pics uploaded with it have been painfully dark compared to the originals

The pic looks exactly as I would expect a phone picture to look in the dark. :dunno

16447

Meanwhile my car freezes outside. Just swapped her with another vehicle in the garage so she can warm up. It's coming!! Winter!!!

No, your car is just morphing into its own color; Frozen Estoril. :biggrin

Imola.ZHP

11-11-2014, 07:10 AM

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/11/201109b5f3028f521c44f4d9369e74c9.jpg

From Sunday, finally bathed her after a few (maybe even 3) months.

Chance of rain, 75% today at noon, still 63% chance in the 3 o'clock hour, typically I leave for work at about 3:40. So the roads will probably still be wet. [emoji35][emoji35][emoji35]

--Marcus

3ZHP

11-11-2014, 07:59 AM

From Sunday, finally bathed her after a few (maybe even 3) months.

Chance of rain, 75% today at noon, still 63% chance in the 3 o'clock hour, typically I leave for work at about 3:40. So the roads will probably still be wet. [emoji35][emoji35][emoji35]

--Marcus

Great shot, love the canvas!

stephenkirsh

11-11-2014, 08:52 AM

Meanwhile in SF it was 60F......

And mid to high 70s in the north bay!

johnrando

11-11-2014, 09:46 AM

Cool shot Marcus!

stephenkirsh

11-11-2014, 12:48 PM

16451

My parking spot at work is prettier than your parking spot!

Johal E32

11-11-2014, 01:37 PM

Yeah, looks prettier than my parking spot..

http://i.imgur.com/NFwW8hs.jpg

mbeckel

11-11-2014, 01:53 PM

16451

My parking spot at work is prettier than your parking spot!
And so modest about it

Imola.ZHP

11-11-2014, 04:18 PM

Great shot, love the canvas!

Thank you, my iPhone 6 takes pretty decent pics.

Cool shot Marcus!

Thanks!

16451

My parking spot at work is prettier than your parking spot!

Mine? Thats not my parking "spot" thats just where she was sitting for her bath, my parking spot is in the heated shop.

Yeah, looks prettier than my parking spot..

Agree to disagree, sure outside is pretty but there are all kinds of hazards, birds, weather, etc. My car is parked in a garage probably 99% of the time. School, home, work, always in a garage. That might be how I get away with washing her so rarely. I got lucky today, roads were damp but not wet, I drove 2.2 miles from my home garage to my work shop/garage, she's still clean. Woot!

stephenkirsh

11-11-2014, 05:07 PM

Mine? Thats not my parking "spot" thats just where she was sitting for her bath, my parking spot is in the heated shop.

Agree to disagree, sure outside is pretty but there are all kinds of hazards, birds, weather, etc. My car is parked in a garage probably 99% of the time. School, home, work, always in a garage. That might be how I get away with washing her so rarely. I got lucky today, roads were damp but not wet, I drove 2.2 miles from my home garage to my work shop/garage, she's still clean. Woot!

No not you. Not anybody. Was just posting a pretty picture.

I don't have the luxury of a garage any where. Hell, my parking spot at home is 18" from a dirt path. A corner spot in some shade is about as protected as it gets.

Avetiso

11-11-2014, 05:55 PM

16453

ZHP Dave

11-11-2014, 07:10 PM

Last week up at Bald River Falls off the Cherohala Skyway. . .
http://i59.tinypic.com/r1eyiu.jpg

UdubBadger

11-11-2014, 07:11 PM

16451

My parking spot at work is prettier than your parking spot!
I agree without a fight. I'm parked next to a lot full of Audi's

stephenkirsh

11-11-2014, 07:38 PM

Hey I really like some of the audis. They look great. Never driven one though.

az3579

11-12-2014, 04:21 AM

I agree without a fight. I'm parked next to a lot full of Audi's

That lot needs at least one badass car to show them how it's done. Thanks for volunteering. :)

slater

11-12-2014, 04:38 AM

Hey I really like some of the audis. They look great. Never driven one though.

they are good cars, generally very well put-together and very comfortable for most folks. i have owned a bunch.

i am happier with my ZHP than with any audi i've had. that said, the newest audi i've owned is a 2001 (4 of them... 2 x A4, 1 x A6 2.7T, 1 x TT).

peter

3ZHP

11-12-2014, 07:55 AM

Another leftover form Saturdays shoot!

http://i591.photobucket.com/albums/ss351/3zhpguy/ZHP/20141108_Fall_Shoot_01_0016.jpg (http://s591.photobucket.com/user/3zhpguy/media/ZHP/20141108_Fall_Shoot_01_0016.jpg.html)

UdubBadger

11-12-2014, 08:15 AM

That lot needs at least one badass car to show them how it's done. Thanks for volunteering. :)

Well they pay for it so I'm not one to be picky anyway. Normally it'd be about $250 a month to park at.

UdubBadger

11-12-2014, 08:19 AM

they are good cars, generally very well put-together and very comfortable for most folks. i have owned a bunch.

i am happier with my ZHP than with any audi i've had. that said, the newest audi i've owned is a 2001 (4 of them... 2 x A4, 1 x A6 2.7T, 1 x TT).

peter

Take it from me, dressed up junk for the most part. The 3.0T supercharged motor is good but other than that can't say much. Their RS 5/7 line is a joke, those motors put out nothing. S6, S7 and S8 are great big comfy quick flying pigs. R8 v8 leaves a lot to be desired for the price and the v10 is redic $$$$. I did enjoy the TTRS but other than that and maybe an SQ5 I'll pass (and have cuz my employee lease rates are almost too good to pass up).

They're nice DD cars with some performance characteristics but if you're looking for a performance car that you can daily drive my money is on BMW or Porsche.

poke08

11-12-2014, 08:36 AM

16457

Running 235/40/18 up front and 255/40/18 in the rears. I kinda like the meaty set up but they're rubbing on the liner. Would taking the liner out cause any harm?

slater

11-12-2014, 09:02 AM

Take it from me, dressed up junk for the most part. The 3.0T supercharged motor is good but other than that can't say much. Their RS 5/7 line is a joke, those motors put out nothing. S6, S7 and S8 are great big comfy quick flying pigs. R8 v8 leaves a lot to be desired for the price and the v10 is redic $$$$. I did enjoy the TTRS but other than that and maybe an SQ5 I'll pass (and have cuz my employee lease rates are almost too good to pass up).

They're nice DD cars with some performance characteristics but if you're looking for a performance car that you can daily drive my money is on BMW or Porsche.

oh, i agree - that's why i am here. :)

also agree on the TTRS, and my dad has a B7 RS4 that is pretty awesome. too poor in the MPG department for me, and the seats aren't good for me, but otherwise it's actually a really nice car. very un-audi-like in the handling department!

16457

Running 235/40/18 up front and 255/40/18 in the rears. I kinda like the meaty set up but they're rubbing on the liner. Would taking the liner out cause any harm?

rubbing up front? if so, i would definitely advise against removing the liner, it does keep a lot of dirt off stuff you want to keep clean. :)

you've got quite the rake there! car looks good, would look better in my opinion with the front raised about 15-20mm. love the wheels.

peter

poke08

11-12-2014, 09:58 AM

rubbing up front? if so, i would definitely advise against removing the liner, it does keep a lot of dirt off stuff you want to keep clean. :)

you've got quite the rake there! car looks good, would look better in my opinion with the front raised about 15-20mm. love the wheels.

peter

Thanks Peter! I'm only rubbing in the rears but I just feel like the rear tires might be a little big. Worst case scenario I'll swap them with a 245/40/18 and drop it a tad

stephenkirsh

11-12-2014, 09:59 AM

16457

Running 235/40/18 up front and 255/40/18 in the rears. I kinda like the meaty set up but they're rubbing on the liner. Would taking the liner out cause any harm?

Ha. I'm in the exact same situation. I'm running in the rear a TINY bit. I think I fixed it: snipped off about 1/4" of part of the liner that was sticking out. Looks like it was damaged previously (probably from running on the tire!)

16458

Vas

11-12-2014, 10:35 AM

Go back to a 255/35/18 in the rear.

poke08

11-12-2014, 12:42 PM

Ha. I'm in the exact same situation. I'm running in the rear a TINY bit. I think I fixed it: snipped off about 1/4" of part of the liner that was sticking out. Looks like it was damaged previously (probably from running on the tire!)

16458

Yeah I think i'll try that before removing the whole thing.

Go back to a 255/35/18 in the rear.

Yeah, I liked the look of those a little more.

Say I wanted to drop the rear even lower, could I do so if I removed the liner? Fenders are rolled btw and the offset on all four corners is 34

az3579

11-12-2014, 01:53 PM

Yeah I think i'll try that before removing the whole thing.

Yeah, I liked the look of those a little more.

Say I wanted to drop the rear even lower, could I do so if I removed the liner? Fenders are rolled btw and the offset on all four corners is 34

34 is pushing it with the lining in place. Mine are 35 all around on the BBS' and I have modified the lining so it doesn't rub. It only rubs on the hardest/deepest of bumps now but it still does once in a blue moon. It rubbed constantly before the lining was modified.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

poke08

11-12-2014, 03:00 PM

16459

Just gave her a bath and decided to take a pic :thumbup

poke08

11-12-2014, 03:06 PM

34 is pushing it with the lining in place. Mine are 35 all around on the BBS' and I have modified the lining so it doesn't rub. It only rubs on the hardest/deepest of bumps now but it still does once in a blue moon. It rubbed constantly before the lining was modified.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

What exactly did you do to the lining?

OtterEffect

11-12-2014, 03:27 PM

16459

Just gave her a bath and decided to take a pic :thumbup

Awesome. Love the black roof!

Sent from my potato using Tapatalk

stephenkirsh

11-12-2014, 04:41 PM

What exactly did you do to the lining?

+1 I wanna know.

stephenkirsh

11-14-2014, 09:14 PM

Few shots from when John and I went for a drive.

16486

16487

16488

16489

UdubBadger

11-14-2014, 09:19 PM

Nice work, love that third one's pose

Vas

11-15-2014, 05:27 AM

Great shots

johnrando

11-15-2014, 08:37 AM

:like

Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

danewilson77

11-15-2014, 09:04 AM

Nice.

"No flamesuit required"

Imola.ZHP

11-15-2014, 02:36 PM

Wow, almost BMW brochure quality. Nice.

stephenkirsh

11-15-2014, 02:43 PM

Haha thanks guys!

stephenkirsh

11-15-2014, 05:18 PM

16496

Looks like they installed an Enthusiast Spot at the local bank. Kinda weird. Nice and wide. No signs indicating what it was for.

Fenrir

11-15-2014, 05:31 PM

A friend still has my camera sooo.. Time for some more bad cell phone photos!!

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7490/15798263625_fee1074c8b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/q53enB)IMAG0494 (https://flic.kr/p/q53enB) by katsujinken03 (https://www.flickr.com/people/123978426@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7562/15774573426_6479ff538f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/q2WP6U)IMAG0499 (https://flic.kr/p/q2WP6U) by katsujinken03 (https://www.flickr.com/people/123978426@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7557/15613082307_1866464cb8_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pMF8qg)IMAG0500 (https://flic.kr/p/pMF8qg) by katsujinken03 (https://www.flickr.com/people/123978426@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7566/15798256225_73bb188878_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/q53cb2)IMAG0486 (https://flic.kr/p/q53cb2) by katsujinken03 (https://www.flickr.com/people/123978426@N03/), on Flickr

OtterEffect

11-15-2014, 05:55 PM

A friend still has my camera sooo.. Time for some more bad cell phone photos!!

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7562/15774573426_6479ff538f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/q2WP6U)IMAG0499 (https://flic.kr/p/q2WP6U) by katsujinken03 (https://www.flickr.com/people/123978426@N03/), on Flickr

I think its time for a new sig ;) Such a sweet shot. Where are you? Is the road covered in..sand?

Fenrir

11-15-2014, 05:58 PM

I think its time for a new sig ;) Such a sweet shot. Where are you? Is the road covered in..sand?

Lol thanks and I believe you're right :). I'm at White Sands, New Mexico. My base sits next to the monument and right on the test range. That's all hard packed gypsum the car is sitting on. There are some very cool areas for photos out on the range itself but I can't take my personal car oooor a camera out there lol.

OtterEffect

11-15-2014, 05:59 PM

Lol thanks and I believe you're right :). I'm at White Sands, New Mexico. My base sits next to the monument and right on the test range. That's all hard packed gypsum the car is sitting on. There are some very cool areas for photos out on the range itself but I can't take my personal car oooor a camera out there lol.

Wow that's sweet! Looks like a fun place for sue.

Fenrir

11-15-2014, 06:04 PM

Wow that's sweet! Looks like a fun place for sue.

It is. They film a lot out here as well. My Fire Dept usually handles the fire protection for the film crews. Iron Man, Transformers 1&2, Thor was filmed here and just north of Carrizozo, just to name a few recent films. I also worked with Nasa out here for while. We handled the Rescue operatrions for their shuttle pilot training on White Sands as well as actual shuttle rescue until the program was shut down.

UdubBadger

11-15-2014, 06:08 PM

Nice shots. They always say the best camera is the one you have with you

Fenrir

11-15-2014, 06:13 PM

Nice shots. They always say the best camera is the one you have with you

Thanks :)

johnrando

11-15-2014, 09:33 PM

cool shots!

Fenrir

11-15-2014, 10:21 PM

cool shots!

Thanks Rando! ^_^

az3579

11-16-2014, 07:22 AM

16496

Looks like they installed an Enthusiast Spot at the local bank. Kinda weird. Nice and wide. No signs indicating what it was for.

I don't think that's a parking spot... lol

A friend still has my camera sooo.. Time for some more bad cell phone photos!!

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7490/15798263625_fee1074c8b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/q53enB)IMAG0494 (https://flic.kr/p/q53enB) by katsujinken03 (https://www.flickr.com/people/123978426@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7562/15774573426_6479ff538f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/q2WP6U)IMAG0499 (https://flic.kr/p/q2WP6U) by katsujinken03 (https://www.flickr.com/people/123978426@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7557/15613082307_1866464cb8_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pMF8qg)IMAG0500 (https://flic.kr/p/pMF8qg) by katsujinken03 (https://www.flickr.com/people/123978426@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7566/15798256225_73bb188878_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/q53cb2)IMAG0486 (https://flic.kr/p/q53cb2) by katsujinken03 (https://www.flickr.com/people/123978426@N03/), on Flickr

Stunning landscapes. It reminds me of when I worked at the Naval Air Station in Fallon, NV. The backdrop to all the fighter jets on the tarmac was unbelievable; white capped mountains as far as the eye can see.

slater

11-17-2014, 04:59 AM

first time for the xice3's on the white stuff... although, not really anything to speak of, only a dusting. iPhone pic.

peter

danewilson77

11-17-2014, 05:02 AM

Working from home today :shifty

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/nicee46117/MiniSnow111614.png (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/nicee46/media/nicee46117/MiniSnow111614.png.html)

slater

11-17-2014, 05:28 AM

wowzers.. normal for OH in november?

peter

danewilson77

11-17-2014, 05:29 AM

I don't think so.

"No flamesuit required"

Fenrir

11-17-2014, 04:06 PM

Another pic. Taken just after the one I put in the challenge thread. http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/17/f2e85e070f877bbaf5730f1b22959b9b.jpg

poke08

11-17-2014, 06:37 PM

16520

Saw this E30 M3 in the parking lot at the shop I was at today

TWong1200

11-17-2014, 09:02 PM

16520

Saw this E30 M3 in the parking lot at the shop I was at today
Nice!

az3579

11-18-2014, 04:23 AM

16520

Saw this E30 M3 in the parking lot at the shop I was at today

The Alpine is far more eye catching. :)

Now if only the M3 was also Alpine; then they'd both be related. :biggrin

UdubBadger

11-18-2014, 06:27 AM

Agree

stephenkirsh

11-19-2014, 08:55 AM

16551

az3579

11-19-2014, 09:06 AM

^ like.

Gnip Gnop

11-21-2014, 11:08 AM

My ZHP in winter mode...
OEM Style 44s with Michelin X-Ice tires, 235 all around. Its un stoppable in MN snow.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7560/15843584532_504aa70f39_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/q93vGy)

NoVAphotog

11-21-2014, 11:26 AM

Gnip Gnop

11-21-2014, 11:31 AM

That'll be me in a couple weeks. Got the same wheels and blizzak ws-80s ready to go.

nice post a picture when you mount them!

NoVAphotog

11-21-2014, 11:37 AM

nice post a picture when you mount them!
Definitely. Part of me is sort of looking forward to it...first winter with dedicated snow tires not just all seasons.

az3579

11-21-2014, 12:26 PM

My ZHP in winter mode...
OEM Style 44s with Michelin X-Ice tires, 235 all around. Its un stoppable in MN snow.

Oh man, this brings back memories.

I used to work in a place where I had a colleague that would take something you say literally (on purpose) and then use it against you. So, when winter tires came up in discussion one day, I told him "I don't need friggin' AWD..." (he was one of those people who argued AWD/4WD is NECESSARY in the winter) "... I have winter tires. With winter tires, my car is unstoppable in the snow." What does he do? He made it literal, and asked me "So, if you get winter tires, you can't stop?" Ever since then, he jokingly held it over my head for a couple of years saying we should get winter tires so we can't stop in the winter. :rofl

wertyu78

11-22-2014, 07:46 PM

Finally got around to cleaning up the ZHP, a proper cleaning that is.

Chemical guys is conveniently only a 10 minute drive from me. Their clearance section is going to be frequently visited :)

16621

16620

Sent from my iPhone

poke08

11-22-2014, 07:47 PM

16622

Got my euro clears on

UdubBadger

11-22-2014, 08:20 PM

Nice I need those too

JupiterBMW

11-23-2014, 02:37 AM

Great pics everyone. :thumbsup

ELCID86

11-23-2014, 11:31 AM

Got my euro clears on

I love the look.

Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

NoVAphotog

11-23-2014, 12:24 PM

ZHP is going to have a friend in the garage...

Dad's new R1200R:

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/23/be130b2d1ec6543273c718e83c5755c8.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/23/bedb70a53d2570ef0efd9e0ff8dda85c.jpg

danewilson77

11-23-2014, 01:59 PM

Gorgeous.

The friendliest forum on the planet.

ELCID86

11-23-2014, 02:44 PM

Nice. Alcantara saddle??

Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

mbeckel

11-23-2014, 03:19 PM

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/23/8051b864af73e451d766c98e76a318e5.jpg

Sneak preview

NoVAphotog

11-23-2014, 03:25 PM

Nice. Alcantara saddle??

Yeah, it's a custom "rewrap" + comfort adjustment of the OEM seat pan, reminds me of a Coby wheel type of thing...

http://www.roadrunner.travel/2013/02/13/john-longo-the-motorcycle-seat-doctor/

16644

16645

rguti153

11-23-2014, 05:38 PM

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/23/854c9f1ec19941283f7fe2c4ac1330e3.jpgnight time / lights on

OtterEffect

11-23-2014, 05:44 PM

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/23/854c9f1ec19941283f7fe2c4ac1330e3.jpgnight time / lights on

Is that an ultra gauge inside the lower storing partition?

Sent from my potato using Tapatalk

rguti153

11-23-2014, 06:10 PM

Yes sir

mbeckel

11-23-2014, 06:13 PM

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/23/ad262a6fa54777e0c43e092d29859034.jpg
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/23/d54949d46a477e33931fe3928588b95d.jpg
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/23/3d64556698715ae823e190c6620d88b3.jpg
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/23/83893d8092d7a212899d244e23820149.jpg
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/23/a6212e6a5dfc2b806088fb8fcacb442f.jpg

Some more shots from today

mbeckel

11-23-2014, 06:15 PM

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/23/9f9f7e0c910fdd4cd5a69d3fbc064c58.jpg
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/23/bc931717c172af6bdfe18d7bb07b4705.jpg
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/23/b675181b0e253d0772000d85c3b124ae.jpg
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/23/be2ef53e59f68d0aab45fb1b1739b7f0.jpg
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/23/8e87a04e8ceb15ee34b3fb0f5a004785.jpg

Here's some more

rguti153

11-23-2014, 06:18 PM

[emoji108] [emoji108] [emoji108] [emoji108] [emoji106] [emoji106] [emoji106]

TigerTater

11-23-2014, 06:23 PM

Another shot from my "fall session" more to be released soon[emoji55]

16652

rguti153

11-23-2014, 06:50 PM

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/23/f07fd7d24645b90c42c2e01f02159b78.jpg bam boom here u go

Gnip Gnop

11-24-2014, 09:04 AM

Oh man, this brings back memories.

I used to work in a place where I had a colleague that would take something you say literally (on purpose) and then use it against you. So, when winter tires came up in discussion one day, I told him "I don't need friggin' AWD..." (he was one of those people who argued AWD/4WD is NECESSARY in the winter) "... I have winter tires. With winter tires, my car is unstoppable in the snow." What does he do? He made it literal, and asked me "So, if you get winter tires, you can't stop?" Ever since then, he jokingly held it over my head for a couple of years saying we should get winter tires so we can't stop in the winter. :rofl

oh that had to have been frustrating! I will re word it in case he reads this thread... The tires are awesome :)

TigerTater

11-24-2014, 01:28 PM

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/23/f07fd7d24645b90c42c2e01f02159b78.jpg bam boom here u go

Thanks! What'd you do to make it more clear?

mbeckel

11-24-2014, 01:49 PM

Thanks! What'd you do to make it more clear?
Used a contrast filter I would assume

rguti153

11-24-2014, 01:50 PM

Yes

ryankokesh

11-24-2014, 05:18 PM

Working from home today :shifty

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/nicee46117/MiniSnow111614.png (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/nicee46/media/nicee46117/MiniSnow111614.png.html)

Are you DDing the mini now? Or did it just lose the musical chairs garage spot game?

Sent from my iPhone

danewilson77

11-24-2014, 05:21 PM

Are you DDing the mini now? Or did it just lose the musical chairs garage spot game?

Sent from my iPhone
I was DD'ing it. Walker got his license back today.

Gonna be whippin the ZHP this winter until he picks up a car.

"No flamesuit required"

ryankokesh

11-24-2014, 05:24 PM

I was DD'ing it. Walker got his license back today.

Gonna be whippin the ZHP this winter until he picks up a car.

"No flamesuit required"

Nice, always wanted one of those little buggers. Gotta be a blast in the winter :)

Sent from my iPhone

danewilson77

11-24-2014, 05:24 PM

It's been a great car honestly. Can not beat 34 mpg and a 6 speed.

"No flamesuit required"

ryankokesh

11-24-2014, 05:26 PM

It's been a great car honestly. Can not beat 34 mpg and a 6 speed.

"No flamesuit required"

Damn, that's not bad at all. I've been getting 38 taking the Prius on the toll road. It's a no speed.... :(

Sent from my iPhone

JupiterBMW

11-24-2014, 05:39 PM

Don't moooove!

http://img.odometer.com/slides/3/7/2/0/2/1/372021865/2d6f26f59d8f8badc3a31c146633a7bc01e5c311.jpeg

JupiterBMW

11-24-2014, 05:41 PM

And then there's this one...

http://img.odometer.com/slides/7/6/1/0/4/5/761045247/32b219f66e2f04c790233c51761f4ffdcc2972f8.jpeg

mbeckel

11-24-2014, 05:54 PM

It's been a great car honestly. Can not beat 34 mpg and a 6 speed.

"No flamesuit required"
Yep that's hard to beat! I get 34 mpg and 5 speed in my Honda. Just not nearly as fun to drive as your Mini. The Honda is super easy to wrench on though.

mbeckel

11-24-2014, 05:54 PM

And then there's this one...

http://img.odometer.com/slides/7/6/1/0/4/5/761045247/32b219f66e2f04c790233c51761f4ffdcc2972f8.jpeg
Ok.. That's just plain awesome!!

ryankokesh

11-24-2014, 05:56 PM

And then there's this one...

http://img.odometer.com/slides/7/6/1/0/4/5/761045247/32b219f66e2f04c790233c51761f4ffdcc2972f8.jpeg

I feel like this might actually be real. Lol

Sent from my iPhone

stephenkirsh

11-24-2014, 06:46 PM

Both of those images are real. Been around for a while.

When I first joined e46f I got bitched at for posting "something that's been posted 100 times" lol

az3579

11-24-2014, 06:52 PM

Both of those images are real. Been around for a while.

When I first joined e46f I got bitched at for posting "something that's been posted 100 times" lol

Nope.

The cow one is so clearly a Photoshop. A cow weighs how much exactly? And the front of the car is still at stock ride height? lol
That and the cow isn't casting appropriate shadows for the lighting. Let's not forget that the image of the cow and the car are of two different quality levels.

az3579

11-24-2014, 06:55 PM

My contribution for the day:

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7570/15685592640_7c1cd7d89a_b.jpg
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7502/15870928791_2483ba25f4_b.jpg

rguti153

11-24-2014, 06:57 PM

So fresh

UdubBadger

11-24-2014, 08:49 PM

dat natty brown

Pip

11-25-2014, 04:50 AM

Hell yes! I know you've been waiting for this forever. I clearly missed this happening or you kept a secret (more likely I missed it). Congrats man!

az3579

11-25-2014, 04:54 AM

So fresh

dat natty brown

Hell yes! I know you've been waiting for this forever. I clearly missed this happening or you kept a secret (more likely I missed it). Congrats man!

Thanks guise. It's been an adventure getting it, that's for sure... still have some things to sort out to make this interior in more acceptable shape to me, but all in due time. :thumbsup

slater

11-25-2014, 05:02 AM

dat natty brown

LOL. for me, it's 'dose M3 mirrors' :)

peter

cakM3

11-25-2014, 05:30 AM

LOL. for me, it's 'dose M3 mirrors' :)

peter

I can understand Peter....that's why I retrofitted OEM M3 side mirrors to my ZHP ;)

This is mine when I took my ZHP to the 2nd reunion meet.

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ZHP/ZHPMAfiaMeetsig.jpg

NoVAphotog

11-25-2014, 06:29 AM

Looks great BP, Charlie. Love the contrast the Silver cube, natty brown and Imola Red have together...and the M3 mirrors are without a doubt one of my favorite "cosmetic enhancements."

cakM3

11-25-2014, 06:31 AM

slater

11-25-2014, 07:25 AM

Looks great BP, Charlie. Love the contrast the Silver cube, natty brown and Imola Red have together...and the M3 mirrors are without a doubt one of my favorite "cosmetic enhancements."

I agree Daniel.... I think that the silver cube with natty brown looks good. :thumbsup I keep telling BP that...

agreed - i'm liking the silver cube in there too!

I can understand Peter....that's why I retrofitted OEM M3 side mirrors to my ZHP ;)

This is mine when I took my ZHP to the 2nd reunion meet.

just rub it right in, charlie!! haha! :)

wertyu78

11-25-2014, 07:26 AM

Scrub a dub dub

16661

Sent from my iPhone

mbeckel

11-25-2014, 08:17 AM

Scrub a dub dub

16661

Sent from my iPhone
So purrrdy

cakM3

11-25-2014, 08:33 AM

just rub it right in, charlie!! haha! :)

Maybe I can throw a set of OEM M3 side mirrors + cash for your front seats....;)

slater

11-25-2014, 09:28 AM

Maybe I can throw a set of OEM M3 side mirrors + cash for your front seats....;)

don't tempt me!! :)

(about to search for retrofit threads :) )

peter

cakM3

11-25-2014, 09:40 AM

don't tempt me!! :)

(about to search for retrofit threads :) )

peter

Just trying to "sweeten the deal" so to speak... ;) Afterall.... I have access to OEM M3 side mirrors whenever I need a set :biggrin

NoVAphotog

11-25-2014, 09:47 AM

Afterall.... I have access to OEM M3 side mirrors whenever I need a set :biggrin

Well, I know who to call when I'm ready to part with the "squares."

:shifty

cakM3

11-25-2014, 09:50 AM

Well, I know who to call when I'm ready to part with the "squares."

:shifty

Daniel, just give me some time so I can coordinate with my friend who part's E46 ///M's. I can then see if he has a set to sell :thumbsup

NoVAphotog

11-25-2014, 09:52 AM

cakM3

11-25-2014, 09:57 AM

I've read this thread quite a few times, but it was just reposted on r/BMW today...

http://www.reddit.com/r/BMW/comments/2ncp2a/with_enough_timemoney_anything_is_possible_e46_m3/

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=578901

The car that BMW should have made. So beautiful.

16662

16663

16664

16665

16666

Yeah, that's Jeppej's M3 sedan. Out of all the ones that have been built, his is the prime example of a properly built ///M E46 sedan. Would have loved to find out just how much he spent building this fine and rare example! The absolute best restoration project I have ever seen bar none :thumbsup

stephenkirsh

11-25-2014, 10:09 AM

Wow. Awesome.

slater

11-25-2014, 11:13 AM

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=16662&d=1416937743

like... WHOA.

peter

danewilson77

11-25-2014, 02:39 PM

When I first joined e46f I got bitched at for posting "something that's been posted 100 times" lol

Feels good to be home, doesn't it?

"No flamesuit required"

danewilson77

11-25-2014, 02:40 PM

Nope.

The cow one is so clearly a Photoshop. A cow weighs how much exactly? And the front of the car is still at stock ride height? lol
That and the cow isn't casting appropriate shadows for the lighting. Let's not forget that the image of the cow and the car are of two different quality levels.
Actually BP, they are real images.

"No flamesuit required"

az3579

11-25-2014, 03:58 PM

Actually BP, they are real images.

"No flamesuit required"

So you're saying that cow defied the laws of how shadows work, and the suspension defied the laws of gravity and weight? :shifty
That cow pic is not real. It's so blatantly obvious that it's edited.

danewilson77

11-25-2014, 04:14 PM

So you're saying that cow defied the laws of how shadows work, and the suspension defied the laws of gravity and weight? :shifty
That cow pic is not real. It's so blatantly obvious that it's edited.
Any image is a real image. Can I see it with my earballs? Yes.

You're too easy.:)

"No flamesuit required"

az3579

11-25-2014, 04:16 PM

Any image is a real image. Can I see it with my earballs? Yes.

You're too easy.:)

"No flamesuit required"

SMH

danewilson77

11-25-2014, 05:23 PM

SMH
:wub

"No flamesuit required"

UdubBadger

11-25-2014, 05:38 PM

Scrub a dub dub

16661

Sent from my iPhone

Nice now come here and scub a udub

danewilson77

11-25-2014, 05:39 PM

:rofl

"No flamesuit required"

mbeckel

11-26-2014, 03:50 PM

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/26/50847bef76b58cc211e82165c67a2951.jpg

Wheel Wednesday (it's gonna be a thing)

Sent from in the bushes

rguti153

11-26-2014, 04:43 PM

Wheel Wednesday u said

mbeckel

11-26-2014, 04:50 PM

Wheel Wednesday u said
Love it

Sent from in the bushes

rguti153

11-26-2014, 04:53 PM

Cleaning car right now

Imola.ZHP

11-27-2014, 06:33 AM

Good stuff.

As for mirrors, call me crazy but I prefer the squares. Perhaps I would feel differently after seeing M3 mirrors on a ZHP.

When I found that particular m3 sedan conversion thread it consumed me, I think I read every post. I wish I had the means to accomplish such work, would love to have an Imola Red twin.

--Marcus

az3579

11-27-2014, 10:47 AM

As for mirrors, call me crazy but I prefer the squares. Perhaps I would feel differently after seeing M3 mirrors on a ZHP.

You need convincing.

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://farm8.staticflickr.com/7406/9732267307_d70dcf77ca_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/fQ1q1c)IMG959700 (https://flic.kr/p/fQ1q1c) by botond.pal (https://www.flickr.com/people/65070296@N06/), on Flickr

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2887/9706718890_16830eee3d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/fMKtmf)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/fMKtmf) 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

Convinced yet???

alexandre

11-27-2014, 11:07 AM

Vas

11-27-2014, 11:09 AM

I like the square mirrors too.

danewilson77

11-27-2014, 11:15 AM

I like the square mirrors too.
I do as well.

"No flamesuit required"

rguti153

11-27-2014, 11:38 AM

M3 mirrors want

Fenrir

11-27-2014, 11:49 AM

I'm partial to the squares

Fenrir

11-27-2014, 11:55 AM

Parked outside of a friend's house today. Happy Thanksgiving everyone.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/27/31480cde552ed6d2e09564bde602ca43.jpg

Rovert

11-29-2014, 08:38 AM

Change to winters yesterday:
16746

This morning:
16747

#Timing

danewilson77

11-29-2014, 08:55 AM

#bauce

"No flamesuit required"

Imola.ZHP

11-29-2014, 08:09 PM

You need convincing.

Convinced yet???

Beautiful car, I can't describe it though, to me the squares go with the "squared" look of the e46. Maybe I'm crazy, seems like those mirrors should be on a more curvy car.

+1. Never got the fuss :shifty

I like the square mirrors too.

I do as well.

"No flamesuit required"

I'm partial to the squares

Glad I'm not alone!

--Marcus

Hermes

11-30-2014, 02:35 AM

In case anybody is wondering, this is what the 02 looks like at the moment

16755

16756

az3579

11-30-2014, 03:40 AM

Beautiful car, I can't describe it though, to me the squares go with the "squared" look of the e46. Maybe I'm crazy, seems like those mirrors should be on a more curvy

It's interesting you say that because to me it's exactly the opposite. The E46 actually isn't boxy at all, which is why I'm shocked they kept the rectangular mirrors. The mirrors are the only part of the car I found awkward.

The M3 has the perfect flow for the E46 chassis IMO.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

stephenkirsh

11-30-2014, 09:05 AM

I could see the car being "square" when looking from the rear, but that's about it.

danewilson77

12-01-2014, 08:21 AM

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/01/650df14d38f0ce05b72ec694b50d3ee9.jpg

"No flamesuit required"

rguti153

12-01-2014, 08:44 AM

Nice

Imola.ZHP

12-01-2014, 12:53 PM

It's interesting you say that because to me it's exactly the opposite. The E46 actually isn't boxy at all, which is why I'm shocked they kept the rectangular mirrors. The mirrors are the only part of the car I found awkward.

The M3 has the perfect flow for the E46 chassis IMO.

Ha! I guess we'll have to agree to disagree then buddy. I realize the e46 isn't as "boxy" as the e30 or even the e36, but does seem more boxy than the e90 or even the f30. I'd say the sedan seems more boxy than an e46 M3 too, those pulled out fenders give the e46 M3 a much more curvy appearance than our more reserved sedans.

Again, perhaps my feelings would change if I ever saw them on a sedan in person, sometimes interweb pics do not do justice to the small details of their subjects.

Boxy or not I'd love to have a set that folded in/up when the car was locked, function > form in regards to side mirrors.

alexandre

12-02-2014, 09:54 PM

16800

Had some fun on the no-seasons before I mount the winters tomorrow. God this car looks good :drool

slater

12-03-2014, 04:54 AM

nice, alex - you got the rack on!

i was in ottawa for a crazy work day yesterday, had some snow on the way home too.. here she is below before the drive, with the 17x8 ET38 M5 reps and 215/50/17 xice3's, and then the drive home after. sorry, iPhone pics.

we didn't get a ton of snow, and it turned to rain as i got into picton. this morning it's basically all gone and it's raining - but we're in a warm pocket here, it's a weird little ecosystem because of it's position in the lake (it's basically an island).

new xice3's performed well - no drama.

peter

theothersawyer

12-03-2014, 11:12 AM

Dang, glad we don't have snow here! It's 73* here today!

mbeckel

12-03-2014, 03:30 PM

Dang, glad we don't have snow here! It's 73* here today!
You can't shovel sunshine. :thumbsup

Sent from in the bushes

Rovert

12-03-2014, 03:44 PM

You can't shovel sunshine. :thumbsup

Nope! But this you can shovel:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/90ffis3e6msslce/2014-03-02%2011.10.24.mov?dl=0

All safe from the snowy, slushy, and icy drive. LOL

16810

Dat azz....she's useless in first, second, and third within the city or highway. Those gears are mainly used for style points!

theothersawyer

12-03-2014, 04:16 PM

^^ LOVE it! Beautiful color!

mbeckel

12-03-2014, 04:39 PM

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/03/e92db9983162313ae770f175dbf31cfd.jpg

Facebook find from the local BMW Club. It's a rare BMW 350i Tiberon? I wonder when this was made? Lol

Sent from in the bushes

theothersawyer

12-03-2014, 04:43 PM

Seems legit! lol

Hornung418

12-03-2014, 04:44 PM

#winterwheelwednesday

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/03/5e629c75dfa4f386d756d3f6db52f9f0.jpg

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

danewilson77

12-03-2014, 05:04 PM

Which summer setup did you end up with Justin?

"No flamesuit required"

Hornung418

12-03-2014, 05:12 PM

Which summer setup did you end up with Justin?

"No flamesuit required"
Not following you there, Dane?

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

danewilson77

12-03-2014, 06:55 PM

My bad.

"No flamesuit required"

Hornung418

12-03-2014, 07:35 PM

My bad.

"No flamesuit required"
Still confused. Bought a new set of wheels and winter tires. Summers are what came on the car. Stupid 18s and Sumitomo HTR III tires.

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

danewilson77

12-03-2014, 07:36 PM

Still confused. Bought a new set of wheels and winter tires. Summers are what came on the car. Stupid 18s and Sumitomo HTR III tires.

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."
Ok.

"No flamesuit required"

JupiterBMW

12-03-2014, 09:22 PM

A few pics from tonight's maintenance work on the X.

New updated end links... The dust boots look much better, but could just be because they're new. Otherwise, no major differences that I could see...
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/2010%20X5%20M%20Pics/IMG_3858.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/2010%20X5%20M%20Pics/IMG_3858.jpg.html)

This suspension is WAY too complicated. There are like 10 bushings at each corner...
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/2010%20X5%20M%20Pics/IMG_3860.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/2010%20X5%20M%20Pics/IMG_3860.jpg.html)

Cleaned up the brakes... Glass cleaner spray bottle for size reference...
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/2010%20X5%20M%20Pics/IMG_3862.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/2010%20X5%20M%20Pics/IMG_3862.jpg.html)

One more size reference... The S2000 is my brother's car (my current daily driver while I sell it for him). The X5 wheels are 21"
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/2010%20X5%20M%20Pics/IMG_3856.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/2010%20X5%20M%20Pics/IMG_3856.jpg.html)

johnrando

12-03-2014, 10:05 PM

Wow, tires as big as the car. Those brakes look great Joop.

JupiterBMW

12-03-2014, 10:13 PM

Thanks John... The wheels and tires are massive, and those are the smaller ones up front... As for the brakes, I'm really impressed, the quality is great. Paint, then the M decal, and then clear coat over it all. It looks great and seems to hold up well. The brake dust wiped right off. :)

Fenrir

12-03-2014, 10:21 PM

Parked next to my buddies G35 over lunch. The lighting seemed pretty neat so I snapped a shot.
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8567/15917408236_1cfac087de_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qfySV3)2546 (https://flic.kr/p/qfySV3) by katsujinken03 (https://www.flickr.com/people/123978426@N03/), on Flickr

az3579

12-04-2014, 04:24 AM

Dang, glad we don't have snow here! It's 73* here today!

:shifty

Parked next to my buddies G35 over lunch. The lighting seemed pretty neat so I snapped a shot.
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8567/15917408236_1cfac087de_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qfySV3)2546 (https://flic.kr/p/qfySV3) by katsujinken03 (https://www.flickr.com/people/123978426@N03/), on Flickr

Looks like it's nighttime with a parking lot light. Weird!