Post your daily ZHP/BMW/MINI pics!

[az3579]

You guys and those gifs. LMAO

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[704sw]

You guys and those gifs. LMAO

The Jenga gif literally brought me to tears.

[slater]

Awesome pics. Really shows how much better of a camera Imola dude has :cheers

i think part of it is that trevor's window is up, Imola Dude's is down...

but trevor's does look like it was shot with my old blackberry bold.



If you drive down here in the tank then I'm not answering my phone. Our friendship is solely based around the red wagon.

ha. we definitely wouldn't take the tank.... i'd have to be hospitalized from Bad Seat Neck Pain, but couldn't afford to go to the hospital because we'd be broke from filling up 294890238 times on the way down there.

so clearly, the Touring is the healthier and more economical choice.

speaking of the tank, my wife is refusing to dump it for an X5. something about..... me promising not to buy any more cars.... ;) she's got a point. dang.

[BMWCurves]

You guys and those gifs. LMAO

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The Jenga gif literally brought me to tears.

http://i.imgur.com/ZYcKIJi.gif

[ZHPizza]

ha. we definitely wouldn't take the tank.... i'd have to be hospitalized from Bad Seat Neck Pain, but couldn't afford to go to the hospital because we'd be broke from filling up 294890238 times on the way down there.

so clearly, the Touring is the healthier and more economical choice.

speaking of the tank, my wife is refusing to dump it for an X5. something about..... me promising not to buy any more cars.... ;) she's got a point. dang.

Between putting gas in the tank and visiting a hospital in the US, you'd have to file bankruptcy before you made it back to the border.

And I don't see her point. You only bought what? 3 cars in 2016? Pshhh

[slater]

Between putting gas in the tank and visiting a hospital in the US, you'd have to file bankruptcy before you made it back to the border.

And I don't see her point. You only bought what? 3 cars in 2016? Pshhh

well, i do have travel insurance...

and it was 4, actually! one was a parts car. pretty sad though. i need to stop.

[704sw]

i need to stop.
Step one is admitting you have a problem.

We're here for you Peter, and this is a safe space.

[johnrando]

Carbonzhp took this drone shot from our mini werk meet last month.

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[704sw]

Carbonzhp took this drone shot from our mini werk meet last month.

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Looking very good! And oh my, that AW...

[slater]

6 doors and 3 CSL bootlids.... that's quite a picture!

[Rovert]

Awesome pics. Really shows how much better of a camera Imola dude has



i think part of it is that trevor's window is up, Imola Dude's is down...

but trevor's does look like it was shot with my old blackberry bold.


Imola was taking a pic via 7 Plus and I was using my 6S Plus.

The sun was in my face while trying to expose Imola in the dark shadow of the sun which made for a hard time for any camera sensor short of a full frame SLR. Haha.

For my car, the sun was pointing at it which made for a lot less effort for the camera sensor to gather light since it was like having a mega spotlight against it.

It's neat to see the dynamics of light source importance and the strengths/weaknesses of camera sensors. [emoji1417]

[ZHPizza]

Imola was taking a pic via 7 Plus and I was using my 6S Plus.

The sun was in my face while trying to expose Imola in the dark shadow of the sun which made for a hard time for any camera sensor short of a full frame SLR. Haha.

For my car, the sun was pointing at it which made for a lot less effort for the camera sensor to gather light since it was like having a mega spotlight against it.

It's neat to see the dynamics of light source importance and the strengths/weaknesses of camera sensors. [emoji1417]

Fascinating. Thanks for the explanation. I'm still at the expertise level of point, click, and curse when my camera phone shot isn't DSLR quality.

[704sw]

Imola was taking a pic via 7 Plus and I was using my 6S Plus.

The sun was in my face while trying to expose Imola in the dark shadow of the sun which made for a hard time for any camera sensor short of a full frame SLR. Haha.

For my car, the sun was pointing at it which made for a lot less effort for the camera sensor to gather light since it was like having a mega spotlight against it.

It's neat to see the dynamics of light source importance and the strengths/weaknesses of camera sensors. [emoji1417]

Oh man...after 7 years in the industry, I've been removed from photography for a while now. Talk like this has my inner photo-nerd itching to get back out.

[Rovert]

Haha it's just like riding a bike! ISO/Shutter/Aperture...boom!!! Then you're taking pics like a baus!

[stephenkirsh]

Zhp parking only

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[ZHPizza]

Oh man...after 7 years in the industry, I've been removed from photography for a while now. Talk like this has my inner photo-nerd itching to get back out.

what's your favorite instagram filter for food?

[704sw]

what's your favorite instagram filter for food?

What's instagram?

[TigerTater]

Powerdome 🖤❤️[emoji169]


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[ZHPizza]

What's instagram?
...

Powerdome 🖤❤️[emoji169]


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[iya_e46]

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[704sw]

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Damn. That's all I have to say about that.

[cakM3]

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This actually looks good! [emoji41]


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[danewilson77]

You guys and those gifs. LMAO

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The Jenga gif literally brought me to tears.

+1

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[KTS317]

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy208/iya818pque/AW%20ZHP/133B0883-0669-4787-8047-9537292E1A0D.jpg (http://s792.photobucket.com/user/iya818pque/media/AW%20ZHP/133B0883-0669-4787-8047-9537292E1A0D.jpg.html)

Beautiful!


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[az3579]

The ZHP is partially in it, so it still counts. :)

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2896/33998223462_1daf2a4a49_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/TNiMmA)2017-04-20_06-22-08 (https://flic.kr/p/TNiMmA) by botond.pal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/65070296@N06/), on Flickr

[san]

The ZHP is partially in it, so it still counts. :)

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2896/33998223462_1daf2a4a49_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/TNiMmA)2017-04-20_06-22-08 (https://flic.kr/p/TNiMmA) by botond.pal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/65070296@N06/), on Flickr

Nice!!


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[slater]

i'm kinda digging this green. reminds me of a '73 911 RS.

what i'm not digging is the poor blending between new paint and old on my driver's side. it's not really noticeable in sunlight, but in low light situations like this cloudy one, it's like, BOOM, i don't match. will either have to have it repainted, or have the hood/fenders/front doors repainted. barf.

[704sw]

i'm kinda digging this green. reminds me of a '73 911 RS.

what i'm not digging is the poor blending between new paint and old on my driver's side. it's not really noticeable in sunlight, but in low light situations like this cloudy one, it's like, BOOM, i don't match. will either have to have it repainted, or have the hood/fenders/front doors repainted. barf.

Yowza! That's like the Imola/Japanrot comparison all over again [emoji22]

[Vas]

i'm kinda digging this green. reminds me of a '73 911 RS.

what i'm not digging is the poor blending between new paint and old on my driver's side. it's not really noticeable in sunlight, but in low light situations like this cloudy one, it's like, BOOM, i don't match. will either have to have it repainted, or have the hood/fenders/front doors repainted. barf.

I was going to say that looks off. Why was it not blended?

[slater]

Yowza! That's like the Imola/Japanrot comparison all over again [emoji22]

yeah, it's not nearly as dark as imola. but i don't like it.



I was going to say that looks off. Why was it not blended?

the weird part is that it was blended much better on the other side - so much so that it's hard to tell unless you're really looking. but on the driver's side it's pretty obvious. i'm going to have it fixed.

[az3579]

This is exactly the reason why I'm so afraid to paint just the front of my car!

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[NoVAphotog]

Wild zhp spotted in Texas...

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[ELCID86]

Wild zhp spotted in Texas...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170420/80e982685bd43a06327fd9648209cac7.jpg

We need a roundup.

BP, that's a cool sun shot above (and I count it!).

[az3579]

We need a roundup.

BP, that's a cool sun shot above (and I count it!).
Thanks! I don't see sights like that very often so it was as good a time as any. 👍

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[fredo]

Daniel ... That's my car ! This is a small world after all. How is Austin treating you ?


Wild zhp spotted in Texas...

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[slater]

Daniel ... That's my car ! This is a small world after all. How is Austin treating you ?

fredo, you need to cut your grass, man! :)

[fredo]

fredo, you need to cut your grass, man! :)

LOL ... You are right. Good thing there's no HOA in the 'hood. :thumbsup

[ZHPizza]

Bout to pop this blue car's CDV cherry https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170421/58369dbb037efcb254da590b7f4b9da5.jpg

[hcbeck2689]

Bout to pop this blue car's CDV cherry https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170421/58369dbb037efcb254da590b7f4b9da5.jpg

But she's so young...


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[az3579]

About damn time...




Fixed :rofl

[ZHPizza]

But she's so young...


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She's a real woman now.

Fixed :rofl
Agreed.


I also got a rolling shot of the blue car afterwards that puts Rovert's to shame


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[Rovert]

LOL oh crap. This is print and frame worthy!

Ummmmmmm...
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[704sw]

LOL oh crap. This is print and frame worthy
I was too busy enjoying life without that damn CDV to take a roller, so this was the best I got
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170422/64cf7e664cd242c9ebffe8e6f8f575b0.jpg

Ummmmmmm...
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Wait, is this what I think it is?

[Rovert]

[emoji15]

[BMWCurves]

https://i.imgflip.com/1npdx5.jpg

[rguti153]

https://i.imgflip.com/1npdx5.jpg
Lol


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[Rovert]

And.....I Installed it!

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170423/566bb5fd99c8b8fac5731ba1da5e2935.jpg

[704sw]

And.....I Installed it!

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[cakM3]

And.....I Installed it!

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170423/566bb5fd99c8b8fac5731ba1da5e2935.jpg

About damned time you got to this Trevor! Your ///M looks absolutely stunning with this bootlid! Very nice! :thumbsup

[WOLFN8TR]

Looks awesome!! [emoji2]


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[Pip]

Looks so good with the lip and the fat exhaust tips. 83mm Eisenmann right?


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[Rovert]

Yup. Such a good eye! Well maybe even two good eyes. [emoji12]

#FarmLiving
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[danewilson77]

Teets

Essssate+

[BlueBug]

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Pretty colors reflecting of the zhp this evening!


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[ELCID86]

Cool--Works on that car. Probably wouldn't have the same affect on my IR car. :-)

[KTS317]

Jconlin16 and I washed the cars today. Beautiful day for it!

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[stephenkirsh]

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Not as good as some of you guys, but still not bad for a 4th owner 12 year old car.

[NoVAphotog]

Drove my friend's M6 Gran Coupe Comp pack yesterday. Best looking car BMW makes. So fun. :wub

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[BMWCurves]

Ahh, the land yacht.

[slater]

@ KTS + daniel - awesome pics! so much win in all of those!

here's from yesterday. Touring's got a dirty butt again, however i'm loving this thing regardless. can't wait to ZHP- and TSP-ify it.

[san]

Agree, looks good. But heard BMW is struggling to sell them and dealerships are offering huge incentives on those.


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[slater]

Agree, looks good. But heard BMW is struggling to sell them and dealerships are offering huge incentives on those.

really?

future M Coupe? :)

[san]

really?

future M Coupe? :)

Could be if it has a manual tranny


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[iya_e46]

sunday with friends

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy208/iya818pque/AW%20ZHP/D6C6DF8F-A14C-46EF-8E97-6DEE13D8122B.jpg (http://s792.photobucket.com/user/iya818pque/media/AW%20ZHP/D6C6DF8F-A14C-46EF-8E97-6DEE13D8122B.jpg.html)

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy208/iya818pque/AW%20ZHP/26C0CDE2-8482-49D1-861B-7FEF0A304C9B.jpg (http://s792.photobucket.com/user/iya818pque/media/AW%20ZHP/26C0CDE2-8482-49D1-861B-7FEF0A304C9B.jpg.html)

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy208/iya818pque/AW%20ZHP/8520CD99-7CA7-4017-9495-2C9FA04CB1FD.jpg (http://s792.photobucket.com/user/iya818pque/media/AW%20ZHP/8520CD99-7CA7-4017-9495-2C9FA04CB1FD.jpg.html)

[san]

sunday with friends

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy208/iya818pque/AW%20ZHP/D6C6DF8F-A14C-46EF-8E97-6DEE13D8122B.jpg (http://s792.photobucket.com/user/iya818pque/media/AW%20ZHP/D6C6DF8F-A14C-46EF-8E97-6DEE13D8122B.jpg.html)

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy208/iya818pque/AW%20ZHP/26C0CDE2-8482-49D1-861B-7FEF0A304C9B.jpg (http://s792.photobucket.com/user/iya818pque/media/AW%20ZHP/26C0CDE2-8482-49D1-861B-7FEF0A304C9B.jpg.html)

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy208/iya818pque/AW%20ZHP/8520CD99-7CA7-4017-9495-2C9FA04CB1FD.jpg (http://s792.photobucket.com/user/iya818pque/media/AW%20ZHP/8520CD99-7CA7-4017-9495-2C9FA04CB1FD.jpg.html)

That's a lot of BMW's, nice!


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[san]

The aftermath of a 900 mile road trip
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[stephenkirsh]

The aftermath of a 900 mile road trip
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Looks like 1 hour of track use :P

[slater]

love all of that BBS CH content above, thanks iya! :)

[iya_e46]

^ thanks! our oxford project is well underway, got all the zhp interior complete with silver cube, black headliner and my previous alcantara interior (swapped it for the NB) we just need to install the exterior shadowline and get mtech2 front and rears before we head to paint.

[704sw]

love all of that BBS CH content above

Me too. It's making me question my decision to not go the CH route.

[Johnmadd]

San, what pads are you running. Are they ceramic?

[san]

San, what pads are you running. Are they ceramic?

They're OEM pads and rotors as far as I know. I didn't change the them and neither did the previous owner based on the maintenance history he gave me.


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[iya_e46]

Me too. It's making me question my decision to not go the CH route.

go for it, two sets are for sale with same specs as ours on e46fanatics..

[704sw]

go for it, two sets are for sale with same specs as ours on e46fanatics..

I was PM'ing one of the sellers, but decided to pass when I looked up the weight. LOVE the looks but damn they're heavy.

[cakM3]

I was PM'ing one of the sellers, but decided to pass when I looked up the weight. LOVE the looks but damn they're heavy.

The BBS CH wheels are heavy especially when compared to the ARC-8s but if you're just street driving/cruising with your BMW then it does not really matter and you will have the best looking wheels for our cars in my opinion. If you're interested in tracking the car occasionally then getting lighter wheels makes perfect sense. Unfortunately for my M3, with the Brembo GT BBKs I recently installed I can no longer use my 18 inch ARC-8s so they are now put away in my garage until I'm able to source another E46 M3 Comp Pkg to replace my current ///M... ;)

[iya_e46]

I was PM'ing one of the sellers, but decided to pass when I looked up the weight. LOVE the looks but damn they're heavy.

yup true.. btw love your estoril

[iya_e46]

The BBS CH wheels are heavy especially when compared to the ARC-8s but if you're just street driving/cruising with your BMW then it does not really matter and you will have the best looking wheels for our cars in my opinion.

We rather go slow and have CH's lol.. but yeah makes perfect sense since our zhp's are not track cars..

[derbo]

We rather go slow and have CH's lol.. but yeah makes perfect sense since our zhp's are not track cars..

HEY HEY, SPEAK FOR YOURSELF. :P

[az3579]

HEY HEY, SPEAK FOR YOURSELF. :P
This. 😐


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[BMWCurves]

They're OEM pads and rotors as far as I know. I didn't change the them and neither did the previous owner based on the maintenance history he gave me.


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Going for that gunmetal gray look on your wheels the BMW au naturale way.

[iya_e46]

HEY HEY, SPEAK FOR YOURSELF. :P.

haha we're in LA all our freeways are parking lots LOL

*no hate on the Arc's I personally like how they look =)

[cakM3]

We rather go slow and have CH's lol.. but yeah makes perfect sense

:applause



since our zhp's are not track cars..

:party

[Rovert]

but yeah makes perfect sense since our zhp's are not track cars..


But...

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[emoji51]

[704sw]

The BBS CH wheels are heavy especially when compared to the ARC-8s but if you're just street driving/cruising with your BMW then it does not really matter and you will have the best looking wheels for our cars in my opinion. If you're interested in tracking the car occasionally then getting lighter wheels makes perfect sense. Unfortunately for my M3, with the Brembo GT BBKs I recently installed I can no longer use my 18 inch ARC-8s so they are now put away in my garage until I'm able to source another E46 M3 Comp Pkg to replace my current ///M... ;)
I would like to get this into track-worthy condition, so weight is of some concern. I've loved CSL style wheels for so long, and every time I think I'm going with something else, I always come back to them. So, I'm going with Sportline 8s. Same flow-formed manufacturing process as Arc-8s, and 20lbs.

yup true.. btw love your estoril
Thanks! I'm really looking forward to applying a ceramic coating when pollen season is gone. I think the paint is going to look killer.

We rather go slow and have CH's lol.. but yeah makes perfect sense since our zhp's are not track cars..


HEY HEY, SPEAK FOR YOURSELF. :P


This. [emoji52]
Didn't mean to stir up emotions here [emoji53]

[Vas]

CH do look nice but they are heavy and made out of soft cheese

[iya_e46]

But...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170424/17ee3d6f0894985909292ca3cfe78260.jpeg

[emoji51]

"our" means my boys from the 818 lol not zhp's in general..

don't wanna get banned here LOL

[derbo]

.

haha we're in LA all our freeways are parking lots LOL

*no hate on the Arc's I personally like how they look =)

True. This is why I don't like dailying the ZHP in my area either.

[BMWCurves]

I would like to get this into track-worthy condition, so weight is of some concern. I've loved CSL style wheels for so long, and every time I think I'm going with something else, I always come back to them. So, I'm going with Sportline 8s. Same flow-formed manufacturing process as Arc-8s, and 20lbs.

Those are some sexy wheels. CSLs always look good on our cars. I actually prefer them to the BBS CHs, but that's just me.


Didn't mean to stir up emotions here [emoji53]

http://i.imgur.com/dOAd5Js.gif


CH do look nice but they are heavy and made out of soft cheese

They definitely do look nice. And their weight isn't terrible, still 4-5 lbs lighter than the factory style 135. Closer in weight to the 17" style 68 wheels of the ZSP. What I didn't know is that they were prone to bending. Then again, I only just realized they're flow formed and not forged. Does BBS make a forged version?

[iya_e46]

CH do look nice but they are heavy and made out of soft cheese

I'll send you some pepper jack and american cheese this week =P

[Johnmadd]

They're OEM pads and rotors as far as I know. I didn't change the them and neither did the previous owner based on the maintenance history he gave me.


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I have ceramic pads and after a 1000 mile trip there is barely any brake dust. I got a good deal from Ray for them with drilled and slotted rotors.

[704sw]

They definitely do look nice. And their weight isn't terrible, still 4-5 lbs lighter than the factory style 135.
Numbers I saw were in the 29lbs range for the 18" CH. That's 4-5lbs heavier than 135s.

[az3579]

CH do look nice but they are heavy and made out of soft cheese

I do not agree. They are tough as fawk.
The previous owner bent the shit out of them by sliding sideways into a curb (and not telling me about it). The wheel guy who fixed them for me even said that the only reason he was able to even fix them is because they are a high quality wheel. He said cheaper wheels would've been trash-worthy at that point.

Now, they're as round and true as any brand new CH.

[Vas]

Numbers I saw were in the 29lbs range for the 18" CH. That's 4-5lbs heavier than 135s.

18x8.5 are 24 lbs
18x10 are 25


I do not agree. They are tough as fawk.
The previous owner bent the shit out of them by sliding sideways into a curb (and not telling me about it). The wheel guy who fixed them for me even said that the only reason he was able to even fix them is because they are a high quality wheel. He said cheaper wheels would've been trash-worthy at that point.

Now, they're as round and true as any brand new CH.

Low pressure cast wheel manufacturing does not equal a tough as fawk wheel. Every used set that is on the market is bent to some degree whether the person knows it or not.

[BMWCurves]

Numbers I saw were in the 29lbs range for the 18" CH. That's 4-5lbs heavier than 135s.

Nah, the style 135 is about 28-29 lbs a piece depending on front to back, or at least they were according to my bathroom scale and my father's set.

[704sw]

Nah, the style 135 is about 28-29 lbs a piece depending on front to back, or at least they were according to my bathroom scale and my father's set.

Hmm, either way I'm going with 20 pounders! Placing the order today, hopefully pictures to come next week.

[BMWCurves]

Hmm, either way I'm going with 20 pounders! Placing the order today, hopefully pictures to come next week.

Noice. The weight reduction in unsprung weight does have a positive and noticeable impact on ride quality and performance. I love my 17 lbs ARC8s for that reason. It'll also be nice to see some other style wheels around here (especially on an already unique Estoril coupe). That's not that BBS CH and APEX ARC8s aren't great looking wheels.

[cakM3]

Low pressure cast wheel manufacturing does not equal a tough as fawk wheel. Every used set that is on the market is bent to some degree whether the person knows it or not.

Vas, wouldn't you think if the wheel is bent that you would notice this? Especially if you're at highway speeds of 70-90mph?

[az3579]

Low pressure cast wheel manufacturing does not equal a tough as fawk wheel. Every used set that is on the market is bent to some degree whether the person knows it or not.


If you say so.

My vibration-free-at-120mph wheels say otherwise. You know, the ones that deal with shit roads every day.


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[704sw]

If you say so.

My vibration-free-at-120mph wheels say otherwise. You know, the ones that deal with shit roads every day.

My reaction when I realize the storm I stirred up
https://media.giphy.com/media/3ohA30XvreL1mQjooE/giphy.gif

[iya_e46]

our (meaning friends) zhp's are not track cars but then I'm parked inside the speedway.. oh yes those are CH's that are heavy as hell but looks good enough to keep =)

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy208/iya818pque/AW%20ZHP/F1461BFF-C01B-4E5B-999C-B9EF5DC3B3B5_1.jpg (http://s792.photobucket.com/user/iya818pque/media/AW%20ZHP/F1461BFF-C01B-4E5B-999C-B9EF5DC3B3B5_1.jpg.html)

[704sw]

our (meaning friends) zhp's are not track cars but then I'm parked inside the speedway.. oh yes those are CH's that are heavy as hell but looks good enough to keep =)

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy208/iya818pque/AW%20ZHP/F1461BFF-C01B-4E5B-999C-B9EF5DC3B3B5_1.jpg (http://s792.photobucket.com/user/iya818pque/media/AW%20ZHP/F1461BFF-C01B-4E5B-999C-B9EF5DC3B3B5_1.jpg.html)

That's just beautiful, right there.

[Vas]

Vas, wouldn't you think if the wheel is bent that you would notice this? Especially if you're at highway speeds of 70-90mph?
No. A bent wheel can be balanced out on a road force balancer and you would not even feel it.

If you say so.

My vibration-free-at-120mph wheels say otherwise. You know, the ones that deal with shit roads every day.


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[san]

I have ceramic pads and after a 1000 mile trip there is barely any brake dust. I got a good deal from Ray for them with drilled and slotted rotors.

My brakes still feel like they have a lot life left in them, but will consider what you said when it's time to replace them [emoji4]
Actually I don't mind the brake dust, gives me something to do once I get home from work lol


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[704sw]

29744

What bar is that?

[Rovert]

Yep, I did it. [emoji48]

The [emoji228] tail told me to!

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170425/e3e097479c132cd43c6c30c46b073db6.jpg

[derbo]

Yep, I did it. [emoji48]

The [emoji228] tail told me to!

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170425/e3e097479c132cd43c6c30c46b073db6.jpg

Looks great Trevor!


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[BMWCurves]

Looks great Trevor!


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+1

[Rovert]

It takes a BMW owner to understand such amazing parking. [emoji23]

[cakM3]

Yep, I did it. [emoji48]

The [emoji228] tail told me to!

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170425/e3e097479c132cd43c6c30c46b073db6.jpg

That bootlid looks so perfect on the E46 body... :drool Nice shot Trevor :thumbsup

[slater]

That bootlid looks so perfect on the E46 body... :drool Nice shot Trevor :thumbsup

yes! trevor, when did you get the CSL bootlid???

[BMWCurves]

What bar is that?

It looks like the Mason Engineering bar but I could be wrong.

[slater]

No. A bent wheel can be balanced out on a road force balancer and you would not even feel it.

i dunno - i've had road-force balancing done of wheels with slight bends and i can always feel it.

i'm a bit ridiculous, though.

[704sw]

i'm a bit ridiculous, though.

You are that :biggrin but I think we can all agree we wouldn't have it any other way.

[slater]

You are that :biggrin but I think we can all agree we wouldn't have it any other way.

thanks man. :cheers

[stephenkirsh]

What bar is that?

Mason engineering

[L0veZHP]

Anyone heard that CH wheels are going to stop being manufactured after June? I was informed by DetailerDomain


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[704sw]

Anyone heard that CH wheels are going to stop being manufactured after June? I was informed by DetailerDomain


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Pretty sure I read they already had.

[san]

An estoril Zhp convertible

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170426/85de062a3d20429117d7902220bb0eaa.jpg


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[704sw]

An estoril Zhp convertible

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170426/85de062a3d20429117d7902220bb0eaa.jpg

I wonder if this is the same person who PM'd me over on E46f...

[slater]

An estoril Zhp convertible

hey, you saw it again! did you get a chance to grab the VIN? i know last time we figured there were two 'verts for the US (one with black leather and 6MT, one with grey leather and steptronic), one for canada (grey leather and 6MT).

man, i love estoril...

[mjweimer]

Easy now - let's not get too close to my car please!

I became aware of this post thanks to 704sw who I recently PM'd over on E46 Fanatics.

Don't get on the forums too much but have been around here and E46 Fanatics for a while (also have an '01 Touring). The car is a US spec, special order and is a 2005 model. We bought it CPO several years ago and have been enjoying it since.

Slater - yes this is an Estoril w/black leather and 6spd manual.

MJ

QUOTE=slater;529048]hey, you saw it again! did you get a chance to grab the VIN?[/QUOTE]

[slater]

Easy now - let's not get too close to my car please!

I became aware of this post thanks to 704sw who I recently PM'd over on E46 Fanatics.

Don't get on the forums too much but have been around here and E46 Fanatics for a while (also have an '01 Touring). The car is a US spec, special order and is a 2005 model. We bought it CPO several years ago and have been enjoying it since.

Slater - yes this is an Estoril w/black leather and 6spd manual.

MJ

very cool!

nice to hear that you have a Touring also. ;)

[Vas]

Easy now - let's not get too close to my car please!

I became aware of this post thanks to 704sw who I recently PM'd over on E46 Fanatics.

Don't get on the forums too much but have been around here and E46 Fanatics for a while (also have an '01 Touring). The car is a US spec, special order and is a 2005 model. We bought it CPO several years ago and have been enjoying it since.

Slater - yes this is an Estoril w/black leather and 6spd manual.

MJ

QUOTE=slater;529048]hey, you saw it again! did you get a chance to grab the VIN?[/QUOTE]

Share some more images

[mjweimer]

Slater - Love the touring - it is a slick top, manual with sport, xenon and HK sound - no other options.

Vas - I will be happy to share some more images but it will be later today after work.


MJ

[slater]

Doesn't everyone keep a black Touring headliner in their office?

Plus, this one is trying to eat me!

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170426/5f237372d7542352f541dcbd73a5b662.jpg


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[BMWCurves]

If your discovery of Tapatalk yields these kinds of posts, I am a happy camper.

[anandoc]

OMG, thats a hilarious picture! William, we need a GIF meme of Peter!!

[slater]

If your discovery of Tapatalk yields these kinds of posts, I am a happy camper.

LOL...



OMG, thats a hilarious picture! William, we need a GIF meme of Peter!!

noooo!!!

;)

[san]

Easy now - let's not get too close to my car please!

I became aware of this post thanks to 704sw who I recently PM'd over on E46 Fanatics.

Don't get on the forums too much but have been around here and E46 Fanatics for a while (also have an '01 Touring). The car is a US spec, special order and is a 2005 model. We bought it CPO several years ago and have been enjoying it since.

Slater - yes this is an Estoril w/black leather and 6spd manual.

MJ

QUOTE=slater;529048]hey, you saw it again! did you get a chance to grab the VIN?[/QUOTE]

Don't have to worry about that [emoji4]

I usually park my car far away from everyone too, but today I couldn't resist parking my car next to yours and take a pic so I can share it with the folks here...


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[ZHPizza]

Doesn't everyone keep a black Touring headliner in their office?

Plus, this one is trying to eat me!

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170426/5f237372d7542352f541dcbd73a5b662.jpg


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[704sw]

Birds of a feather
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170426/aa7c2b286ee22ab71535cea6c6d4b247.jpg

[L0veZHP]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170426/095d85e7e9f88f5443d71895be78a68c.jpg

My Interior which I know you guys love [emoji7]
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170426/3fd8c73fed6a6af3fc7f6725add26434.jpg


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[BMWCurves]

:drool

[KTS317]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170426/095d85e7e9f88f5443d71895be78a68c.jpg

My Interior which I know you guys love [emoji7]
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170426/3fd8c73fed6a6af3fc7f6725add26434.jpg


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[emoji15][emoji7]


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[PdZHP]

Nice!

[mjweimer]

As requested here are some more pics of both the 'vert and the touring:

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2843/34289046975_b437d66a9d_b.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4155/34289047285_e9c7cdd951_b.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4180/34157988731_4b57f43de5_b.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2823/34289046365_a5a97b1523_b.jpg

The ZHP is basically stock while the Touring has had its fair share of tweaks - nothing wild, just nice little improvements.


MJ

[Rovert]

There's so much Estoril goodness happening this year.

[L0veZHP]

Thanks guys! That Estoril needs more low! Beautiful cars btw


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[cakM3]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170426/3fd8c73fed6a6af3fc7f6725add26434.jpg

That interior is money! :drool I'd like to see how well it holds up to normal usage. I hope it will hold up just as well as OEM leather... awesome job! :thumbsup

[mjweimer]

Ha - the Estoril will not be getting the more low treatment since it is used by the "boss" and she likes it just the way it is.

Lovely Imola/Cinnamon BTW!


MJ


Thanks guys! That Estoril needs more low! Beautiful cars btw


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[BMWCurves]

Love the touring

[704sw]

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2823/34289046365_a5a97b1523_b.jpg

I've been teetering on the idea of clear front reflectors, and this pretty well seals the deal (even if just temporary until I paint them).

[L0veZHP]

Charlie the Interior is holding up well. Except my driver seat which is starting to crack but it's a natural crack the seat is 15 years old.. but none the less I'll be getting another layer of dye on it within a couple of months. Everything else looks great and is holding up great. Still haven't had free time to write up.


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[cakM3]

Charlie the Interior is holding up well. Except my driver seat which is starting to crack but it's a natural crack the seat is 15 years old.. but none the less I'll be getting another layer of dye on it within a couple of months. Everything else looks great and is holding up great. Still haven't had free time to write up.

try treating the leather with Leatherique... I do this for my seats and they are in awesome shape.

[iya_e46]

My Twin

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy208/iya818pque/E46/LVKJWvk.jpg (http://s792.photobucket.com/user/iya818pque/media/E46/LVKJWvk.jpg.html)

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy208/iya818pque/E46/eT6U6iL.jpg (http://s792.photobucket.com/user/iya818pque/media/E46/eT6U6iL.jpg.html)

owner @Dus (@punyemas_autosport)

[slater]

As requested here are some more pics of both the 'vert and the touring:

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4180/34157988731_4b57f43de5_b.jpg

The ZHP is basically stock while the Touring has had its fair share of tweaks - nothing wild, just nice little improvements.

MJ

love the Touring also! did you get the BMW roof rail-delete kit, or did you modify the stock stuff?

what mods does the Touring have? (i'm currently building a ZHP Touring - in my sig below.)




My Twin

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy208/iya818pque/E46/eT6U6iL.jpg (http://s792.photobucket.com/user/iya818pque/media/E46/eT6U6iL.jpg.html)

owner @Dus (@punyemas_autosport)

MAN i love those wheels!

[L0veZHP]

Uff those wheels 🤤🤤


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[Rovert]

Ok that CH stanzzzzz. Does it rub?? [emoji51]

[iya_e46]

Uff those wheels 🤤🤤


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Love your car! Nice job on the interior


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[san]

My Twin

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy208/iya818pque/E46/LVKJWvk.jpg (http://s792.photobucket.com/user/iya818pque/media/E46/LVKJWvk.jpg.html)

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy208/iya818pque/E46/eT6U6iL.jpg (http://s792.photobucket.com/user/iya818pque/media/E46/eT6U6iL.jpg.html)

owner @Dus (@punyemas_autosport)

:drool


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[L0veZHP]

Love your car too! I need that set up in my life [emoji7]


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[danewilson77]

As requested here are some more pics of both the 'vert and the touring:

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2843/34289046975_b437d66a9d_b.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4155/34289047285_e9c7cdd951_b.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4180/34157988731_4b57f43de5_b.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2823/34289046365_a5a97b1523_b.jpg

The ZHP is basically stock while the Touring has had its fair share of tweaks - nothing wild, just nice little improvements.


MJ
:happyspidey

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[Rovert]

Something is at the end of the rainbow! LOL

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170427/2cef768c4d166574ed0a1d0a93f376e5.jpg

[mjweimer]

slater - I did use the BMW kit for the roof rail delete and I wrote up a DIY on E46Fanatics:

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=1086354&highlight=roof+rail+delete

Some of the picture links are broken thanks to Flickr but I think you will get the idea.


Otherwise the Touring has Eibach Pro-kit springs/Bilstein sports, ZHP control arms, Z4 m-coupe RTAB's, BMW performance exhaust, intake and short shift, E46 M3 front strut brace, Turner/Conforti software, upgraded DISA, M-tech II front and rear bumpers w/fog delete, full shadowline trim and Schnitzer Type 2 wheels in 17x8.

I am also running an E36 M3 flywheel and clutch but the pedal effort is way too heavy. I had the extra parts laying around and thought I would experiment since the stock self adjusting pressure plate was acting up. The plan now is to go with a Valeo single mass conversion when I have some free time.

Your Touring is looking good - seems you are well on your way to full ZHP spec.



love the Touring also! did you get the BMW roof rail-delete kit, or did you modify the stock stuff?

what mods does the Touring have? (i'm currently building a ZHP Touring - in my sig below.)

[ZHPizza]

Something is at the end of the rainbow! LOL

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170427/2cef768c4d166574ed0a1d0a93f376e5.jpg
You have no shame in whoring out csl trunk pics now huh?

Keep it up

[BMWCurves]

@Trevor: that CSL bootlid looks so good.


You have no shame in whoring out csl trunk pics now huh?

Keep it up

Took the words right out of my inner monologue.

[san]

If your discovery of Tapatalk yields these kinds of posts, I am a happy camper.

So when will you start using Tapatalk?


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[slater]

slater - I did use the BMW kit for the roof rail delete and I wrote up a DIY on E46Fanatics:

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=1086354&highlight=roof+rail+delete

Some of the picture links are broken thanks to Flickr but I think you will get the idea.

thanks! that looks great. the parts are expensive (roughly $500 CAD), so i was contemplating more of a DIY-approach with the stock bits, but the delete kit being able to utilize the sedan roof rail kit (which i already have) is pretty sweet!



I am also running an E36 M3 flywheel and clutch but the pedal effort is way too heavy. I had the extra parts laying around and thought I would experiment since the stock self adjusting pressure plate was acting up. The plan now is to go with a Valeo single mass conversion when I have some free time.

Your Touring is looking good - seems you are well on your way to full ZHP spec.

thanks - it's coming, i have a lot of work still but it hopefully will happen fairly quickly.

i also have a valeo SMF kit going in, albeit for the 6MT going in from the ZHP.

how do you like the BMW Performance exhaust?

[BMWCurves]

So when will you start using Tapatalk?


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I think my current level of picture posting is sufficient for the crowd at hand (forgetting I haven't posted pics for ages).

[Rovert]

LOL

My friend doesn't call her the blue attention whore for nothing now. [emoji23]

[mjweimer]

how do you like the BMW Performance exhaust?

slater - The BMW performance exhaust is OK. I would describe it as just a touch louder than the factory ZHP exhaust. It has a really nice look with the adjustable tips filling up the opening in the valence perfectly.

If you really want exhaust feedback (louder) I would recommend a Stromung or UUC Corsa.

The intake really shines - you don't get the loud guttural noise like a lot of the open element kits, just a sweet note when you get into the rev's.


I was lucky enough to get my Performance exhaust and intake on a super clearance sale (more than 60% off) which made it an easy choice.


MJ

[slater]

slater - The BMW performance exhaust is OK. I would describe it as just a touch louder than the factory ZHP exhaust. It has a really nice look with the adjustable tips filling up the opening in the valence perfectly.

If you really want exhaust feedback (louder) I would recommend a Stromung or UUC Corsa.

The intake really shines - you don't get the loud guttural noise like a lot of the open element kits, just a sweet note when you get into the rev's.


I was lucky enough to get my Performance exhaust and intake on a super clearance sale (more than 60% off) which made it an easy choice.


MJ

thanks MJ. i will be installing the BMW Performance exhaust since 'just a touch louder' is perfect for me. this is my perfect DD/track car and we'll also use it for longer family trips, so i don't want anything loud. plus i do love the look. :)

i definitely am more into induction noise, and have an aFe that i like the sound of, but not the fitment of. might try the injen intake - it looks just like the aFe but with better fitment.

[hcbeck2689]

slater - The BMW performance exhaust is OK. I would describe it as just a touch louder than the factory ZHP exhaust. It has a really nice look with the adjustable tips filling up the opening in the valence perfectly.

If you really want exhaust feedback (louder) I would recommend a Stromung or UUC Corsa.

The intake really shines - you don't get the loud guttural noise like a lot of the open element kits, just a sweet note when you get into the rev's.


I was lucky enough to get my Performance exhaust and intake on a super clearance sale (more than 60% off) which made it an easy choice.


MJ


thanks MJ. i will be installing the BMW Performance exhaust since 'just a touch louder' is perfect for me. this is my perfect DD/track car and we'll also use it for longer family trips, so i don't want anything loud. plus i do love the look. :)

i definitely am more into induction noise, and have an aFe that i like the sound of, but not the fitment of. might try the injen intake - it looks just like the aFe but with better fitment.

That is an accurate description. I think it first the ZHP or touring nicely. If I remember correctly, Peter got a pretty good deal on his BMW perf muffler as well...


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[3ZHP]

Back in DD routine with over 700 miles this week.

Damn does it feel good again!

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[hcbeck2689]

I have no words for this.
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[Rovert]

Built for zombie apocalypse!

[cakM3]

That redefines the definition for "beater car"...

[johnrando]

Fresh washhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170429/40f2d20c78b73c12413a62a68fb6446e.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170429/a51fa61da5b08c3df74d20973dac3315.jpg

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[SWO Daddy]

Beauty! Black verts unite.

[ChrisV]

http://www.chrisv-design.com/images/BMW330ci11.jpg

http://www.chrisv-design.com/images/BMW330ci12.jpg

http://www.chrisv-design.com/images/BMW330ci14.jpg

[BMWCurves]

Looking good :thumbsup

[NoVAphotog]

First time in 3 weeks...so "dirty" in this pic... :shifty

29820

[hcbeck2689]

First time in 3 weeks...so "dirty" in this pic... :shifty

29820

Man that amber looks sooooo good
🤤


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[johnrando]

Love the black verts!

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[RUS_ZHP]

Finally had a chance to meet some local members Patrick and Charlie.
It was very nice meeting you guys! Both cars are great!!!!
Charlie, for any of the next event you should bring your ZHP so we can have a nicer picture with three imolas-:))) https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170430/b5d0314dc7f2aeafe5dd388227bcc1ad.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170430/4964322d0e821c309eead60ffdb8b05b.jpg

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[johnrando]

:roundel

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[L0veZHP]

Wish I lived close to you guys..
but in the meantime
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170430/8a26da23c5639d49b56d438c3b29838e.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170430/10dd74fc33be4c1f7188a7744f312f9c.jpg
She's super dirty here. Crazy what a filter can do


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[704sw]

Finally had a chance to meet some local members Patrick and Charlie.
It was very nice meeting you guys! Both cars are great!!!!
Charlie, for any of the next event you should bring your ZHP so we can have a nicer picture with three imolas-:))) https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170430/b5d0314dc7f2aeafe5dd388227bcc1ad.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170430/4964322d0e821c309eead60ffdb8b05b.jpg

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Who's IR coupe is that? I'd love to learn more about that lip.

[Rovert]

I need some wheels from looking at all your guy's wheels. LOL.

My blue attention whore got a good clean up this morning.

Cleaned her pipes in and out. I used chrome polish "Autosol" to polish and clean.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170430/4ad16131d12efe2d00f6d4f373dc124d.jpg

Her Estoril coat turned into a deep sensual blue under this light. [emoji44]
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170430/65bd53cff096dfb465e16dfc27dd4219.jpg

[BMWCurves]

Who's IR coupe is that? I'd love to learn more about that lip.

I believe that's a Hartge front splitter, but I could be wrong. NLA

[L0veZHP]

Rovert your car is just so beautiful and timeless. Never sell it! Get some BBS or CSL [emoji102]


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[Rovert]

[emoji848]

[704sw]

I need some wheels from looking at all your guy's wheels. LOL.

My blue attention whore got a good clean up this morning.

Cleaned her pipes in and out. I used chrome polish "Autosol" to polish and clean.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170430/4ad16131d12efe2d00f6d4f373dc124d.jpg

Her Estoril coat turned into a deep sensual blue under this light. [emoji44]
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170430/65bd53cff096dfb465e16dfc27dd4219.jpg

Honestly I think yours looks fantastic as is. I don't care for 18" 67s, but the 19s look great.

[BMWCurves]

Honestly I think yours looks fantastic as is. I don't care for 18" 67s, but the 19s look great.

+1

There are plenty of alternatives that look good, but the stock wheels are timeless. Maybe a set of CSL wheels to match that trunk...

[RUS_ZHP]

Who's IR coupe is that? I'd love to learn more about that lip.
It belongs to the owner of that place I belive. I think Charlie may know him

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[holyc0w]

I need some wheels from looking at all your guy's wheels. LOL.


I'm not sure there's a set that would would look better on your car.

[cakM3]

Finally had a chance to meet some local members Patrick and Charlie.

It was very nice meeting you guys! Both cars are great!!!!

Charlie, for any of the next event you should bring your ZHP so we can have a nicer picture with three imolas-:)))

It was nice meeting you as well Serj! [emoji1][emoji1417]

Best way to coordinate the "triple threat" (all three Imola sedans) is to figure out which meet you want to go to and see if Patrick and I are available. I'm always looking forward to going[emoji1419]

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I've done this before [emoji41]


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[TheFinanceGuy]

Finally had a chance to meet some local members Patrick and Charlie.
It was very nice meeting you guys! Both cars are great!!!!
Charlie, for any of the next event you should bring your ZHP so we can have a nicer picture with three imolas-:))) https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170430/b5d0314dc7f2aeafe5dd388227bcc1ad.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170430/4964322d0e821c309eead60ffdb8b05b.jpg

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Nice to meet you as well! Also - it's so embarrassing you can see my water spots!!

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170430/5b24a344c5b7ef05ff6fac199a36f861.jpg


Who's IR coupe is that? I'd love to learn more about that lip.

That coupe is using Avery diamond wrap. Color is close to imola. It looks great up close.
The car belongs to the detail shop manager. He is he same guy who applied the modesta glass coating after doing a stage 3 paint correction.

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This is James - he blogs a lot over at detailers domain.

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It was nice meeting you as well [emoji1][emoji1417]

Best way to coordinate the "triple threat" (all three Imola sedans) is to figure out which meet you want to go to and see if Patrick and I are available. I'm always looking forward to going[emoji1419]

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I've done this before [emoji41]


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Let's do it! Get Botond in too and we can do 4 imolas at the same time!





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[ChrisV]

Another set of my other love, the daily driver:

http://www.midatlantic7s.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=9176&g2_serialNumber=1

http://www.midatlantic7s.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=9170&g2_serialNumber=1

http://www.midatlantic7s.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=9167&g2_serialNumber=1

[704sw]

Another set of my other love, the daily driver:

http://www.midatlantic7s.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=9176&g2_serialNumber=1

http://www.midatlantic7s.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=9170&g2_serialNumber=1

http://www.midatlantic7s.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=9167&g2_serialNumber=1

Honestly, I think the E38 (particularly with M-Pars) is the best looking full size sedan ever. What's the name of the color? It's beautiful.

[L0veZHP]

You guys went to that Detailer Domains show?


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[cakM3]

You guys went to that Detailer Domains show?

We went to the BMW Show+Detailing Tech Session at AutoNuvo in Mass.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1253663184726664/ (https://www.facebook.com/events/1253663184726664/)

[RUS_ZHP]

It was nice meeting you as well Serj! [emoji1][emoji1417]

Best way to coordinate the "triple threat" (all three Imola sedans) is to figure out which meet you want to go to and see if Patrick and I are available. I'm always looking forward to going[emoji1419]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170430/662b0f3b4777d1c2d6abedb2f420729f.jpg

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I've done this before [emoji41]


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For sure! You need to bring Botond as well and four Imolas better then three

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[RUS_ZHP]

[QUOTE=TheFinanceGuy;529543]Nice to meet you as well! Also - it's so embarrassing you can see my water spots!!

Common! Your car was great. Have you seen my car inside?! And my embarrassing winter wheels... my cat is not ready for the beginning of the season. Hopefully, it will look better for the next meet-:))

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170430/5b24a344c5b7ef05ff6fac199a36f861.jpg



That coupe is using Avery diamond wrap. Color is close to imola. It looks great up close.
The car belongs to the detail shop manager. He is he same guy who applied the modesta glass coating after doing a stage 3 paint correction.

I am not a big fun of vinal wrap, but this car looks so good in person.



Let's do it! Get Botond in too and we can do 4 imolas at the same time!

Sounds like a plan!


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[RUS_ZHP]

Another set of my other love, the daily driver:

http://www.midatlantic7s.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=9176&g2_serialNumber=1

http://www.midatlantic7s.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=9170&g2_serialNumber=1

http://www.midatlantic7s.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=9167&g2_serialNumber=1
Beautiful 7 series!

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[TheFinanceGuy]

You guys went to that Detailer Domains show?


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We went to the BMW Show+Detailing Tech Session at AutoNuvo in Mass.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1253663184726664/ (https://www.facebook.com/events/1253663184726664/)

My bad - I misspoke. Charlie has the details.

I was thinking of this, http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-Pro/author/james-melfi/ however, totally lacked the brain space to put this into words last night.

[cakM3]

It's okay Patrick.... I'm still thinking about those huge amounts of water spots on your ZHP.... can't unsee that image! :p

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See that guy staring in that pic? He's staring at your ZHP because of those water spots. He asked me how I could park my ///M next to such a dirty car?? I told him I was good friends with the owner then he apologized and told my M3 that it will be okay...

[TheFinanceGuy]

It's okay Patrick.... I'm still thinking about those huge amounts of water spots on your ZHP.... can't unsee that image! :p

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170501/fb906dad153c48e400e32634dbd39d7d.png

See that guy staring in that pic? He's staring at your ZHP because of those water spots. He asked me how I could park my ///M next to such a dirty car?? I told him I was good friends with the owner then he apologized and told my M3 that it will be okay...

LOL - I promise I will redeem myself for Sunday's Cars and Coffee. Your jaw will drop it will be so clean.

[ChrisV]

Honestly, I think the E38 (particularly with M-Pars) is the best looking full size sedan ever. What's the name of the color? It's beautiful.

I wholeheartedly agree! And the color is Anthracite over black.

[704sw]

Who wore it better?
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170501/40e56b1dd46ecf3881b97202fb40e7f0.jpg

[Rovert]

[emoji23] do you always park blue cars?

[slater]

Who wore it better?
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170501/40e56b1dd46ecf3881b97202fb40e7f0.jpg

well.... technically they're different colors. ;)




(estorilblau [335] and estorilblau II [B45], for the uninitiated :cheers)

[704sw]

well.... technically they're different colors. ;)
Absolutely. I'll try to park next to it when I come back from lunch for a better side by side. I don't think EB-II is as vibrant, and the gunmetal wheels make that lack of vibrance look even worse.

[emoji23] do you always park blue cars?
They flock to me! I'm usually one of the fist cars to get there.

[L0veZHP]

ZHP > 2 Series [emoji102]
Especially yours


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[ZHPizza]

Who wore it better?
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170501/40e56b1dd46ecf3881b97202fb40e7f0.jpg

Did you and the quickjack finally put those 15mm spacers on the front?

[slater]

Absolutely. I'll try to park next to it when I come back from lunch for a better side by side. I don't think EB-II is as vibrant, and the gunmetal wheels make that lack of vibrance look even worse.

yeah - the new one has a lot more purple in it.

[holyc0w]

E46 estoril blue is best blue

[KTS317]

My E46 beater's battery died while I was in Michigan last week for work. Took the good car to work where it snowed on both of them [emoji52]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170501/5b10d6f4eac2ff14e56c1635849f2144.jpg


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[fredo]

Both cars look good. Which one is the beater ? :dunno

[704sw]

My E46 beater's battery died while I was in Michigan last week for work. Took the good car to work where it snowed on both of them [emoji52]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170501/5b10d6f4eac2ff14e56c1635849f2144.jpg


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Even your "beater" has excellent taste in wheels. RKs are really lightweight, yes?

[KTS317]

Even your "beater" has excellent taste in wheels. RKs are really lightweight, yes?

Thank you! I love them, 17x8.5. I think they're ~17 pounds each


Both cars look good. Which one is the beater ? :dunno

If you stood any closer, you'll see the mismatched panels, missing interior trim, rust, sagging pillars etc. it is a salvage title car I paid $1000 for a few years ago. Definitely the worst condition e46 I've ever owned and it only had 130k when I bought it.


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[shrp11]

29829

[PdZHP]

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=29832&d=1493826464

[Jconlin16]

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[L0veZHP]

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[ZHPizza]

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hey girl...


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VMR really made the perfect [looking] e46 wheel with the VB3/703.

I think they fit the car even better than CH's.

There, I said it.

[slater]

Yep.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170504/ded7503adf7ea3e17cb5c678999465b2.jpg


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[san]

Yep.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170504/ded7503adf7ea3e17cb5c678999465b2.jpg


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The color difference is quite clear in this pic.
When is the Zhp engine going in?


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[slater]

The color difference is quite clear in this pic.
When is the Zhp engine going in?

it's worse in photos for some reason. it will get fixed.

i've had some delays with other projects intervening, but i'm hoping to have the entire drivetrain swap done by my birthday (early june).

[ZHPizza]

Yep.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170504/ded7503adf7ea3e17cb5c678999465b2.jpg


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Your son is totally gonna take a runner off the roof and dunk that shit like a boss

It'll be like waking up to cat prints all up your windshield but it'll be size 6 Nike's

[slater]

Your son is totally gonna take a runner off the roof and dunk that shit like a boss

It'll be like waking up to cat prints all up your windshield but it'll be size 6 Nike's

ha. he'd be in trouble before he even hit the ground. ;)

(but then again, he knows better than that. ;))

[hcbeck2689]

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I'm normally not an IR guy but.... I'd totally eat that if it were a candy bar. 🤤


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[L0veZHP]

VMR really made the perfect [looking] e46 wheel with the VB3/703.

I think they fit the car even better than CH's.

There, I said it.

Lol!! Some of my friends say the same thing. I really want some CH wheels, but most of my friends tell me not to get them. That my wheels are fine. When I got the car back after the leather dye, it just looked so good with the door open and the CSL spokes and my brake rotors.

I really think the CSL wheels and CH are the best wheels for the e46 body. I also like Arc8s but those two are the best in my opinion. The CSL for a more OEM look and the BBS for the enthusiast look. I'm go crazy tying to decided. I've been calling every shop for CHs. Kinda hard to drop $1,500-$1,700 when you already have awesome looking wheels. But I already have about two years with my wheels and want to have a little bit more of an enthusiast look. Really hard choice tho.. what do you guys think?



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[hcbeck2689]

Lol!! Some of my friends say the same thing. I really want some CH wheels, but most of my friends tell me not to get them. That my wheels are fine. When I got the car back after the leather dye, it just looked so good with the door open and the CSL spokes and my brake rotors.

I really think the CSL wheels and CH are the best wheels for the e46 body. I also like Arc8s but those two are the best in my opinion. The CSL for a more OEM look and the BBS for the enthusiast look. I'm go crazy tying to decided. I've been calling every shop for CHs. Kinda hard to drop $1,500-$1,700 when you already have awesome looking wheels. But I already have about two years with my wheels and want to have a little bit more of an enthusiast look. Really hard choice tho.. what do you guys think?



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I think your wheels look great. But, if you really want a pair of CH's go for it. It's all in what you like. You could sell either set down the road if you wanted.


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[BMWCurves]

I think your wheels look great. But, if you really want a pair of CH's go for it. It's all in what you like. You could sell either set down the road if you wanted.


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Agreed. I prefer the CSL-type wheels over the CHes, but I have a feeling I may be an oddity around here (for more reasons than just my wheel preferences on an E46).

[az3579]

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An all too familiar sight. I've rebuilt mine TWICE in the short time I've had them. :(

[704sw]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170504/2a70de50318081f3ba84be64fa603683.jpg
Speaking of CSL styles: au revoir 135s.

Also, there's a 997 in here that's shaking the foundation of this building. It's giving me tingles.

[Rovert]

I feel a pic is coming within 15 mins!! [emoji15]

[L0veZHP]

I feel a pic is coming within 15 mins!! [emoji15]

[emoji102] new wheels?? 🤤


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[Rovert]

Yep on an Estoril. Not my Estoril though. LOL

[BMWCurves]

I feel a pic is coming within 15 mins!! [emoji15]

http://i.imgur.com/eN1HXYl.gif

[704sw]

Sorry for the delay, William.
Potato pic shot on my way home. 'Twas rainy, but there's a nice silhouette of the Z4 mirror.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170505/a229a8fd7c48cdde534565a2cda493db.jpg
And now a few full frame DSLR shots. I need new center caps. And lugs.
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[san]

Nice! :applause2


EDIT: Remind me, which wheels are these?

[slater]

sweet! any rubbing out back?

[704sw]

Nice! :applause2


EDIT: Remind me, which wheels are these?

Thanks! They're "Sportline 8s." I know VB3s are the more popular option because of price, and the thinner (read longer looking) spokes; but I really didn't want gravity cast. I learned about these from the guy I bought my M3 seats from.

[704sw]

sweet! any rubbing out back?

TBD lol. I'm not sure I even hit 40mph in the 11 mile drive home, and I had (x4) 135s in the back I was trying to keep in place.

I'm thinking it won't be an issue. It's a 9.5" so the 255 is a little stretched, but they don't look as flush as the 135 with a 15mm spacer (I don't remember the math offhand). IIRC I can get away with a 3mm in the back and 5mm up front if I'm worried about aesthetics.

[BMWCurves]

Sorry for the delay, William.
Potato pic shot on my way home. 'Twas rainy, but there's a nice silhouette of the Z4 mirror.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170505/a229a8fd7c48cdde534565a2cda493db.jpg
And now a few full frame DSLR shots. I need new center caps. And lugs.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170505/b9e6d6c60b492825d276f6eed6f4e06b.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170505/a105cedd87e9917dfe65215961d5e49e.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170505/9486e3694733f13fd73286e3787dea10.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/mur69Mj.gif

[Rovert]

TBD lol. I'm not sure I even hit 40mph in the 11 mile drive home, and I had (x4) 135s in the back I was trying to keep in place.

I'm thinking it won't be an issue. It's a 9.5" so the 255 is a little stretched, but they don't look as flush as the 135 with a 15mm spacer (I don't remember the math offhand). IIRC I can get away with a 3mm in the back and 5mm up front if I'm worried about aesthetics.

If it's 9.5 and ET45 you'll be perfectly fine. I only rubbed with 265 on the same stats for wheels in my sedan so a moderate fender roll fixed that. The coupe supposedly has more room in the back.

[hcbeck2689]

Sorry for the delay, William.
Potato pic shot on my way home. 'Twas rainy, but there's a nice silhouette of the Z4 mirror.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170505/a229a8fd7c48cdde534565a2cda493db.jpg
And now a few full frame DSLR shots. I need new center caps. And lugs.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170505/b9e6d6c60b492825d276f6eed6f4e06b.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170505/a105cedd87e9917dfe65215961d5e49e.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170505/9486e3694733f13fd73286e3787dea10.jpg

Looks so good.


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[704sw]

http://i.imgur.com/mur69Mj.gif
https://media.tenor.co/images/54d7a5aa94158a5bd675c358f96c6261/raw


If it's 9.5 and ET45 you'll be perfectly fine. I only rubbed with 265 on the same stats for wheels in my sedan so a moderate fender roll fixed that. The coupe supposedly has more room in the back.
http://s8.favim.com/orig/151028/c3po-r2d2-star-wars-Favim.com-3492939.gif
But thanks, that's actually good to know. I'd definitely consider 265s on the next set, if for no other reason than a little extra sidewall protection.

[Rovert]

But thanks, that's actually good to know. I'd definitely consider 265s on the next set, if for no other reason than a little extra sidewall protection.

If you're already touching the curb with 265s you're too close. So you deserve a mild rash at 255. LOL. Sorry tough love. [emoji12] Use those mirrors. Mirrors don't lie!!

[704sw]

If you're already touching the curb with 265s you're too close. So you deserve a mild rash at 255. LOL. Sorry tough love. [emoji12] Use those mirrors. Mirrors don't lie!!

Not for the curb. I seldom go places where parallel parking is required. It's more for shitty roads. NCDOT believes manholes should be placed in the tire path, and should be 3" recessed.

[Rovert]

Haha. Well if OEM made all cars 255/35. It must be fine. Unless I just don't know the east coast. In the west I've never had an issue with 30 series in the decade + of using them.

[L0veZHP]

Just purchased a set of Staggered BBS CH off TireRack [emoji102]


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[Rovert]

Wow everyone is so baller this spring. Is it the tax returns? LOL

[L0veZHP]

Nah lol no tax return I don't get anything all I get is like $800 back lol I'm single no kids lol good job 🤷🏻*♂️ I put it on my credit card lol pay it off slowly. I send something to it every week.
I decided at the beginning of the year that I'll focus on losing weight, focus on my car more, travel with my girl (we're going to Miami next week for my bday). And of course save money. lol I've already lost 15lbs last month going for 15lbs more this month! [emoji1373]


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[Jconlin16]

An all too familiar sight. I've rebuilt mine TWICE in the short time I've had them. :(

Twice?! [emoji15]

[SWO Daddy]

I really think the CSL wheels and CH are the best wheels for the e46 body. I also like Arc8s but those two are the best in my opinion. The CSL for a more OEM look and the BBS for the enthusiast look. I'm go crazy tying to decided. I've been calling every shop for CHs. Kinda hard to drop $1,500-$1,700 when you already have awesome looking wheels. But I already have about two years with my wheels and want to have a little bit more of an enthusiast look. Really hard choice tho.. what do you guys think?
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I do like CSL and CH style wheels but I think LMs are the best. An older style of wheel with a lip, but they look phenomenal.

http://photos.e46fanatics.com/data/500/medium/DSC00014a.jpg

http://photos.e46fanatics.com/data/500/medium/DSC0005a.jpg

[cakM3]

I really think the CSL wheels and CH are the best wheels for the e46 body. I also like Arc8s but those two are the best in my opinion. The CSL for a more OEM look and the BBS for the enthusiast look. I'm go crazy tying to decided. I've been calling every shop for CHs. Kinda hard to drop $1,500-$1,700 when you already have awesome looking wheels. But I already have about two years with my wheels and want to have a little bit more of an enthusiast look. Really hard choice tho.. what do you guys think?



I do like CSL and CH style wheels but I think LMs are the best. An older style of wheel with a lip, but they look phenomenal.


What wheels a person likes on their car is purely subjective. In my opinion, the CSL, BBS CH, BBS LM, ARC-8, and Volk TE37's all look good on the E46 although some are much heavier such as the BBS CH wheels.

Compared to the ARC-8's I have in my garage, my BBS CH wheels are much heavier. You can feel them when you drive the car but damn, do they look incredible on the car once mounted!

If you're tracking or driving your car spiritedly all the time then I would stay away from the BBS CH wheels to be honest and go for the much lighter ARC-8/Volk TE37 wheels. If you're going purely for looks then I would say BBS LMs or BBS CH wheels is the way to go. If you want to stay more OEMish then go with the CSL wheels. Either way you can't lose :thumbsup

[az3579]

Twice?! [emoji15]

Yes. The pistons are garbage on the stock calipers - they do not stand up to track use whatsoever and crack under high heat, which is ironic considering these are 6-piston calipers (essentially a BBK) and not the typical single piston floating ones BMW usually used on their cars of that generation.



If you're tracking or driving your car spiritedly all the time then I would stay away from the BBS CH wheels to be honest and go for the much lighter ARC-8/Volk TE37 wheels. If you're going purely for looks then I would say BBS LMs or BBS CH wheels is the way to go. If you want to stay more OEMish then go with the CSL wheels. Either way you can't lose :thumbsup


I would do some naughty things for TE-37's... too bad they're so friggin' expensive.