Post your daily ZHP/BMW/MINI pics!

[BMWCurves]

Love the juxtaposition between a race seat and the baby seat.

[Rovert]

Love the juxtaposition between a race seat and the baby seat.

It felt so wrong to drive his car without a baby in the back. But it felt so right when I could get into the back seat with ease because of a separate door that I miss on my M. I was so squeezed into that race seat that I wasn’t going anywhere. He has an M SMG steering wheel installed but not modded to work yet. That didn’t stop me from trying to shift gears with the paddles. [emoji23] I was slightly furious but no fast.

[slater]

Was driving my buddy’s baby race wag today. [emoji51]

you can't say "baby race wag" and only post the picture that you did. that's teasing. we need full baby race wag photos. and i know you got 'em!



It felt so wrong to drive his car without a baby in the back. But it felt so right when I could get into the back seat with ease because of a separate door that I miss on my M.

hmmmm..... does that mean there's a baby race wag in your future??? ;) ;)

[Vas]

all I see couple of busted old hoe's :)

The silver car got some Arc8 wheels and tires. My imola is getting prepped to be a daily driver again since the black car is going to have the clutch finally replaced.

[Sockethead]

I forget... you doin' a Valeo clutch? Doing it in your garage? I got that to do myself one of these days. I'm not looking forward to it since the super charger is going to make an already miserable job even worse

[Vas]

I forget... you doin' a Valeo clutch? Doing it in your garage? I got that to do myself one of these days. I'm not looking forward to it since the super charger is going to make an already miserable job even worse

Yeah. Valeo clutch/flywheel on jackstands in the garage.

[Sockethead]

ugh... I hope you have good luck with everything coming apart easy! You've already got a few of the nastier jobs on a ZHP under your belt which is good from an experience point of view....

[Hornung418]

Loaded up with 4 half kegs in the boot.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180504/c6fb23958abc587a5291e07a44096ba4.jpg

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[704sw]

Loaded up with 4 half kegs in the boot.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180504/c6fb23958abc587a5291e07a44096ba4.jpg

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You didn’t choose the slammed life; the slammed life chose you.

[az3579]

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Needs moar low.

[Vas]

ugh... I hope you have good luck with everything coming apart easy! You've already got a few of the nastier jobs on a ZHP under your belt which is good from an experience point of view....

Yeah same here but think it will be fine. Rather DYI then pay the high quotes I got around the area.

[slater]

Rather DYI then pay the high quotes I got around the area.

so you're cheap, is what you're saying. gotcha.






:rofl

you know i'm just busting your balls.

[Vas]

so you're cheap, is what you're saying. gotcha.






:rofl

you know i'm just busting your balls.

Ha. I just try to avoid paying the man and use those funds in other areas.

[Sockethead]

Yeah same here but think it will be fine. Rather DYI then pay the high quotes I got around the area.

Ditto... Even though I can get labor at Kristen's dealership for $30 an hour, I imagine the fact that I have the supercharger will add more labor.

Kristen's friend's husband is a really good BMW Indy that offered his garage and help to do my clutch a month or two ago but now they are in the middle of a nasty separation. I'm kicking myself for not taking him up on the offer then.
So now it's my garage and a set of jack stands for me too...

[Rovert]

you can't say "baby race wag" and only post the picture that you did. that's teasing. we need full baby race wag photos. and i know you got 'em!

hmmmm..... does that mean there's a baby race wag in your future??? ;) ;)

Nothing special on the outside. LOL

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We’re all stock looking... [emoji51]

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[Sockethead]

Kristen took my car today and had it washed at work... I was glad because it's now a DD until her car arrives. I forgot how fast a black car looks dirty.

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[pedro2u]

Even worse during spring pollen here in NH. I actually pulled my black vert out today and ended up wiping it down twice to get back to the sheen. Guess I'm compulsive?

[pedro2u]

and not even a leaf on the trees yet...........

[3ZHP]

First one’s done!

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[704sw]

Do you have any pictures of the Melbourne parked next to the Imola?

[BMWCurves]

Looking good, Guy


Kristen took my car today and had it washed at work... I was glad because it's now a DD until her car arrives. I forgot how fast a black car looks dirty.

Even worse during spring pollen here in NH. I actually pulled my black vert out today and ended up wiping it down twice to get back to the sheen. Guess I'm compulsive?

Such is the struggle of a dark colored car.

[3ZHP]

And number two!

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AND

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[704sw]

Guy delivers. I’m guessing they differences are a bit more noticeable in the shade?

[3ZHP]

Guy delivers. I’m guessing they differences are a bit more noticeable in the shade?

A little but, they’re very close. The Barcelona is the background is close too.

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Shady Side!

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[Don Adolfo]

Took the Roadster for a spin and inched closer to 40K miles. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180506/7ab378b2c4d610d4956ab51627093c65.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180506/18a127cb89099366beedcdbae219954e.jpg


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[az3579]

Do you have any pictures of the Melbourne parked next to the Imola?

You simply can't compare them in pictures. There are details in the Melbourne you don't notice unless you're standing next to it, like the metallic flake. It really is a beautiful color in person, where in pictures it's "just another red".

[illirep]

Kristen took my car today and had it washed at work... I was glad because it's now a DD until her car arrives. I forgot how fast a black car looks dirty.

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Those splitters look awesome on your car!


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[Sockethead]

Thanks! They're pretty beat up at this point but I have and extra pair :)

[704sw]

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These cars really should have come with those mirrors.


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Wow, that’s quite the lineup.

[KTS317]

It has been a while since I’ve posted here but the car is out for the season so more pictures should be coming. Thanks Jcon for the photos [emoji3]

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[slater]

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nice stable! :cheers very versatile.



It has been a while since I’ve posted here but the car is out for the season so more pictures should be coming. Thanks Jcon for the photos [emoji3]

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great pic! i love those wheels on your car.

[704sw]

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It’s important to stay hydrated.

[Rovert]

It’s important to stay hydrated.

[emoji23] Spence.... [emoji23]

[Don Adolfo]

These cars really should have come with those mirrors.


Wow, that’s quite the lineup.

Thanks.


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[Don Adolfo]

[QUOTE=slater;560958]nice stable! :cheers very versatile.

Thanks. Yes, lots of fun. I don’t usually line them up or take pictures of them, but should. They will soon be separated: the ZHP is going to Puerto Rico and the other two to storage in Tampa. I will have to take a better family picture before then.


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[PetesZ]

32856
One from the #2 Daughter's first Driving course.

[704sw]

It’s alive!

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And a bird promptly shit on it.

[Rovert]

It’s alive!

And a bird promptly shit on it.

There’s some large yellow growth happening in the front wheel. You need to get that removed promptly. Doesn’t look healthy.

[704sw]

There’s some large yellow growth happening in the front wheel. You need to get that removed promptly. Doesn’t look healthy.

I keep washing it away, and it keeps coming back. I think it might be infected.

[ZHPizza]

@704sw how many extra parts did you end up with after it was all put back together?

[704sw]

@704sw how many extra parts did you end up with after it was all put back together?

Like 7 bolts, all pretty good size. They could go just about anywhere.

[Sockethead]

Your kidding, right? You don't seem like the type that would sit well with extra parts leftover....

[704sw]

Your kidding, right? You don't seem like the type that would sit well with extra parts leftover....

Hah yea I’m just being obnoxious. I haven’t found any “oh shit” parts laying around the garage...yet.

[slater]

Your kidding, right? You don't seem like the type that would sit well with extra parts leftover....

oh yeah, he's kidding.

[704sw]

oh yeah, he's kidding.

But I thought long and hard about how well the car would hold together if I omitted that E14 bastard beside the headers. Putting it back in was just as bad as getting it out. My arms were so torn up from the pipes and bellhousing I looked like I tried to befriend a bear.

[slater]

But I thought long and hard about how well the car would hold together if I omitted that E14 bastard beside the headers. Putting it back in was just as bad as getting it out. My arms were so torn up from the pipes and bellhousing I looked like I tried to befriend a bear.

ha. but at least you could get your arms in there!

[BMWCurves]

It’s alive!

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And a bird promptly shit on it.

:drool


ha. but at least you could get your arms in there!

Peter's subtle joke that you need to hit the Church of Iron.

[slater]

Roofline Similarities

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[theothersawyer]

Wow! Never realized how close they were!


Sticking with the thread, random photo of my car from the other day. The two red ones are mine and the blue Miata is my room mates.
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[704sw]

Wow! Never realized how close they were!


Sticking with the thread, random photo of my car from the other day. The two red ones are mine and the blue Miata is my room mates.
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Awesome lineup. Your roomie’s Baby Viper NB looks great with the gold wheels.

[holyc0w]

Awesome lineup. Your roomie’s Baby Viper NB looks great with the gold wheels.

Blue and gold...eh

[stephenkirsh]

Wow! Never realized how close they were!


Sticking with the thread, random photo of my car from the other day. The two red ones are mine and the blue Miata is my room mates.
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NA and zhp! Best combo

[theothersawyer]

Awesome lineup. Your roomie’s Baby Viper NB looks great with the gold wheels.
Yeah, it’s really pretty! Even better, it’s my room mates wife’s car! I guess technically, she’s still my room mate! Lol

NA and zhp! Best combo

Well duh! I’m backwards from you though. Don’t you daily the Miata and track the ZHP?

[pedro2u]

Got new plates today.......... worth a photo op

[3ZHP]

Found this beautiful natural boulder bridge last weekend. Just had to go back with the ZHP.

Stayed back so I didn’t invade their privacy.

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Decided to enjoy my M Roadster; blew by 40K miles. Drove 50 miles round trip to work at Pentagon.


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[PetesZ]

The roadster sure beats the slug line

[BMWCurves]

Got new plates today.......... worth a photo op

They let you use + signs as characters? You goofy Granite Staters

[Don Adolfo]

The roadster sure beats the slug line

Yes, by a long shot. Only 23 more days of going to work before calling it quits and retiring. I may slug less and drive more during this last month.


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[pedro2u]

yup - we "Live Free or Die" NH folks have some expanded characters. To be honest, I applied for -ZHP- because the NH DMV website claimed it was available. 8 weeks later I got a rejection letter - sorry TAKEN. So I reapplied with +ZHP+ and finally got it. Let's find this -ZHP-! Guy whole stole my plate!!! Need him to be one of us at ZHPMafia??? Right?

[PetesZ]

Autocross with the kids. I won32877

[BMWCurves]

I still love that you have tow SGM coupes in the family.

[illirep]

Autocross with the kids. I won32877

Was someone auto-crossing a Toyota Matrix?


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[az3579]

Was someone auto-crossing a Toyota Matrix?


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkYou see all kinds of normal cars at autocross. Seen my fair share of Priuses as well.

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[704sw]

You see all kinds of normal cars at autocross. Seen my fair share of Priuses as well.

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I assume Prii actually do okay, given the electric torque availability?

[PetesZ]

Was someone auto-crossing a Toyota Matrix?


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Yep the daughters boyfriend had the Toyota Matrix. H stock class. Was close to her. As she left the traction control on. It was a good 5 sec difference in time. I had to turn mine completely off. It was still engaging one the first setting on mine. Something to fix. Suspension was as bad as you would expect for original on 134k miles.

Awesome day all around.

One SGM is not enough

[stephenkirsh]

Was someone auto-crossing a Toyota Matrix?


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There’s a hot version of the matrix that’s actually really quick. XRF orXRS or something like that.

[danewilson77]

yup - we "Live Free or Die" NH folks have some expanded characters. To be honest, I applied for -ZHP- because the NH DMV website claimed it was available. 8 weeks later I got a rejection letter - sorry TAKEN. So I reapplied with +ZHP+ and finally got it. Let's find this -ZHP-! Guy whole stole my plate!!! Need him to be one of us at ZHPMafia??? Right?Agree!

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[704sw]

I used tire dressing for the first time in an embarrassingly long time. Wish I’d checked the weather forecast before doing so...

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Side note: the birds in our parking lot seem to be really well-fed, so the car is overdue for a good claying. Other than that, the ceramic coating seems to be holding up pretty well after ~10-11 months of daily sun exposure.

[san]

I used tire dressing for the first time in an embarrassingly long time. Wish I’d checked the weather forecast before doing so...

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Side note: the birds in our parking lot seem to be really well-fed, so the car is overdue for a good claying. Other than that, the ceramic coating seems to be holding up pretty well after ~10-11 months of daily sun exposure.

When did you swap the sportlines for the arc 8s?


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[704sw]

When did you swap the sportlines for the arc 8s?

I have sticky tires (200 treadwear) on the Arc-8 I want to use specifically for autocross and HPDEs. I won’t be daily’ing them other than to/from an event, or the days around it.

Once I kill the PSS on my Sportlines (or by ~October, whichever comes first) I’m switching to high-performance all-seasons for the Sportlines. Something grippy enough for having fun on backroads, but also capable of handling the cold temps and occasional winter weather we get down here.

[slater]

I used tire dressing for the first time in an embarrassingly long time.

sorry spenser, this made me LOL pretty hard. i haven't even washed my car since last fall... i wish i could keep up with that stuff!

the blue bomber is looking top notch. i miss it a lot, but i am so glad you bought it. seeing these pics just reinforces that. even if i get a bit emotional.

frig.

[704sw]

sorry spenser, this made me LOL pretty hard. i haven't even washed my car since last fall... i wish i could keep up with that stuff!

Oh man I totally understand. But when you’re in a place with those kind of temperatures and have a garage without drains/the ability to wash inside it’s just not feasible. If I lived up north I would actually have to, GASP, go to a car wash. I’m so ashamed to have typed those words...


the blue bomber is looking top notch. i miss it a lot, but i am so glad you bought it. seeing these pics just reinforces that. even if i get a bit emotional.

frig.

This honestly feels like when my dog had puppies (long story), and I told the people who took each of them I hoped they would keep in touch. Only one owner still does, but it always tugs my heartstrings to see her healthy, and see them so happy together.

[slater]

This honestly feels like when my dog had puppies (long story), and I told the people who took each of them I hoped they would keep in touch. Only one owner still does, but it always tugs my heartstrings to see her healthy, and see them so happy together.

for sure - that makes sense, and is way more reasonable than a dumb car. ;) that must be awesome.

[Sockethead]

sorry spenser, this made me LOL pretty hard. i haven't even washed my car since last fall... i wish i could keep up with that stuff!



I live down here and I can't keep up with that stuff! My wife got my car washed at work for me... might be the first time since last summer...

[704sw]

I live down here and I can't keep up with that stuff! My wife got my car washed at work for me... might be the first time since last summer...

This forum is full of heathens!!!

You’re lucky I hate Charleston’s heat, or I’d be making threats to come down there [emoji6]

[san]

I have sticky tires (200 treadwear) on the Arc-8 I want to use specifically for autocross and HPDEs. I won’t be daily’ing them other than to/from an event, or the days around it.

Once I kill the PSS on my Sportlines (or by ~October, whichever comes first) I’m switching to high-performance all-seasons for the Sportlines. Something grippy enough for having fun on backroads, but also capable of handling the cold temps and occasional winter weather we get down here.

Ah gotcha...

I had conti dws06 tires and they were pretty good. Drove the zhp through a few inches of snow just to see how they handle and they were ok. Never felt like I was not in control. Got about 38k miles on the rears and the fronts were maybe about half worn at the same time. Couldn’t rotate as I had the stock wheels back then.


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[Sockethead]

This forum is full of heathens!!!

You’re lucky I hate Charleston’s heat, or I’d be making threats to come down there [emoji6]


lol come on down, we'll cool you off on the boat....

[Rovert]

Once I kill the PSS on my Sportlines (or by ~October, whichever comes first) I’m switching to high-performance all-seasons for the Sportlines. Something grippy enough for having fun on backroads, but also capable of handling the cold temps and occasional winter weather we get down here.

Don’t get Michy AS3+!

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My buddy had to abandon his 135i on the Michies stuck on a DOWNHILL. We went back to save his car from any harm at 4am after the plows came to clear the roads.

DWS06 FTW as my friends ZHP never gets stuck even climbing mountains to go skiing.

[704sw]

Ah gotcha...

I had conti dws06 tires and they were pretty good. Drove the zhp through a few inches of snow just to see how they handle and they were ok. Never felt like I was not in control. Got about 38k miles on the rears and the fronts were maybe about half worn at the same time. Couldn’t rotate as I had the stock wheels back then.


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Yea I’m staggered still, so no rotation. Were DWS06 the tires Dane had flat spotting problems with?


Don’t get Michy AS3+!

DWS06 FTW as my friends ZHP never gets stuck even climbing mountains to go skiing.

Nah, I’m not going with Michelins. I have no doubt they’re good tires—in general—but I just can’t justify the Michelin Tax (TM) when I only get half the warranty.

[san]

Yea I’m staggered still, so no rotation. Were DWS06 the tires Dane had flat spotting problems with?



Nah, I’m not going with Michelins. I have no doubt they’re good tires—in general—but I just can’t justify the Michelin Tax (TM) when I only get half the warranty.

Nope I think they were some other conti’s... some people had flat spotting issues on the older dws but I didn’t have any issues with dws06 while I had them. I even once left the car for 3 weeks in a non heated garage during winter and had no issues when I drove it later...


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[Sockethead]

We have new DWS on the MDX. They flat spot overnight... goes away within the first mile or two of driving

[Sockethead]

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[704sw]

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Now when I saw your kids they didn’t appear to be conjoined...

[slater]

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awww, great pic, rob! looks like they might be fighting over the steering wheel? :)

[Sockethead]

Lol, it was so funny how they squeezed in there together. Mason has been asking for a long time why there is only one seat.
Matthew has a i8, that's his race car. Every time they see one they are yelling "There's Matthew's car!"

[704sw]

Lol, it was so funny how they squeezed in there together. Mason has been asking for a long time why there is only one seat.
Matthew has a i8, that's his race car. Every time they see one they are yelling "There's Matthew's car!"

Hey, my nephew is also Mason. I’m hoping to make him into a car guy once they move back to the US. My brother sure isn’t going to help mold him into a car guy.


awww, great pic, rob! looks like they might be fighting over the steering wheel? :)

At least they’re fighting over an E70 (imo the best X5 gen.)

[san]

Hey, my nephew is also Mason. I’m hoping to make him into a car guy once they move back to the US. My brother sure isn’t going to help mold him into a car guy.



At least they’re fighting over an E70 (imo the best X5 gen.)

It looks too small, maybe rob needs to get them the new X7 when it launches :rofl


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[Sockethead]

Hey, my nephew is also Mason. I’m hoping to make him into a car guy once they move back to the US. My brother sure isn’t going to help mold him into a car guy.



At least they’re fighting over an E70 (imo the best X5 gen.)

Hopefully both of them will be into cars... they are so far.

Our favorite will always be the e53 4.8is It just has that raw wide body look to it...


It looks too small, maybe rob needs to get them the new X7 when it launches :rofl



Golf carts are next :)

[704sw]

Hopefully both of them will be into cars... they are so far.

Our favorite will always be the e53 4.8is It just has that raw wide body look to it...

I really do prefer the aesthetics of the facelift E53, but something about the E70 always did it for me. Probably because I’ve never been in an E53, whereas I’ve spent a lot of time looking at E70s for mi madre.

[webster]

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[danewilson77]

Unbelievable

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[stephenkirsh]

Sonoma with Dad (silver ZSP).

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[Rovert]

Germans get some shade. JDM gets the sun!


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[az3579]

No fair. :(

Friggin' love R33's... my favorite style of GT-R.

[704sw]

No fair. :(

Friggin' love R33's... my favorite style of GT-R.

Aren’t they legal starting this year?

[Rovert]

No fair. :(

Friggin' love R33's... my favorite style of GT-R.

It’s waiting for N1 turbo install this week! It’s already so much quicker than the E46M. [emoji23]

[holyc0w]

Sonoma with Dad (silver ZSP).


Noice


It’s waiting for N1 turbo install this week! It’s already so much quicker than the E46M. [emoji23]

About that steering wheel...

[az3579]

Aren’t they legal starting this year?GT-R's wont be 25 for another 2 years. I'm finding some pages saying they're legal but I'm not sure how since they don't meet the age requirement. Would have to do more research.

This page seems to have the details but I don't have time to read through it right now.

http://www.importavehicle.info/2011/01/vcp-32-how-to-import-1996-1998-nissan.html?m=1

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[704sw]

GT-R's wont be 25 for another 2 years. I'm finding some pages saying they're legal but I'm not sure how since they don't meet the age requirement. Would have to do more research.

This page seems to have the details but I don't have time to read through it right now.

http://www.importavehicle.info/2011/01/vcp-32-how-to-import-1996-1998-nissan.html?m=1

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Ah, I forgot the GT-Rs didn’t start in ‘93. I expect R33 prices to stay fairly reasonable, since everyone’s going to go berserk for R34s. I’d have no reservations importing another car, but the only non-Skyline JDM car I’m interested in is an S15, which is going to command some stupid money.

[holyc0w]

GT-R's wont be 25 for another 2 years. I'm finding some pages saying they're legal but I'm not sure how since they don't meet the age requirement. Would have to do more research.

This page seems to have the details but I don't have time to read through it right now.

http://www.importavehicle.info/2011/01/vcp-32-how-to-import-1996-1998-nissan.html?m=1

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This is the general summary from that document:

Final Decision

Accordingly, on the basis of the foregoing, NHTSA hereby rescinds
its decision, granted on November 15, 1999, that 1990-1999 Nissan GTS
and GTR Passenger cars are eligible for importation into the United
States. NHTSA hereby decides that Nissan R33 model GTS and GTR
passenger cars manufactured between January 1996 and June 1998 are
eligible for importation into the United States because they have
safety features that comply with, or are capable of being altered to
comply with, all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards.

Though based on the comment on that page there could be other issues? emissions?

[Fenrir]

Aaaand it's times like this I think I should have bought a GTR instead of my Stealth TT.... Meh, I've got a minute before R33's hit.

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[JPMo]

Germans get some shade. JDM gets the sun!


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Build thread PLEASE!

[Vas]

1993 Toyota supras n/a and turbo models are not allowed to be imported. But with that comes a hefty pricetag.

Saw one listed for $42k

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[704sw]

1993 Toyota supras n/a and turbo models are not allowed to be imported. But with that comes a hefty pricetag.

Saw one listed for $42k

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And RHD FDs/S14 Silvias.
MY1993 was a big year for JDM.

[san]

1993 Toyota supras n/a and turbo models are not allowed to be imported. But with that comes a hefty pricetag.

Saw one listed for $42k

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Not allowed yet or not allowed at all?


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[704sw]

Not allowed yet or not allowed at all?


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I think it was supposed to say “now.”

[Don Adolfo]

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Together one last time. The X5 is for sale. The 2002 and M Roadster are taking a train trip to Sanford, FL on Thursday for storage in Tampa. The ZHP will go to PR next month.


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[cornercarver]

Nice lineup. (And coordinated plates!)

Lonely soldier this morning:

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[Don Adolfo]

Nice lineup. (And coordinated plates!)

Lonely soldier this morning:

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Thanks.


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[az3579]

1993 Toyota supras n/a and turbo models are not allowed to be imported. But with that comes a hefty pricetag.

Saw one listed for $42k

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using TapatalkIsn't $42k what a really nice US spec one goes for? Lol

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[holyc0w]

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[cornercarver]

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Nice! Looks great in B&W.

[704sw]

Lots of TiAg in here right now.

I approve.

[Rovert]

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[BMWCurves]

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Oooh show me more of dem fit individual throttle bodies


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[Rovert]

Oooh show me more of dem fit individual throttle bodies


You mean deeeezz???

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[BMWCurves]

You mean deeeezz???

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That’s to good stuff :drool


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[az3579]

You mean deeeezz???

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180523/ec5b1b38dc9bbd933b526cf98a288d13.jpgDeeeeezzz nuts

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[WOLFN8TR]

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SMG Pump motor bad?

[Rovert]

SMG Pump motor bad?

That’s what I’m changing! All my friend’s SMG motors sound like yours. I’ll change it tomorrow or the weekend. I’m glad I have access to other vehicles while the blue girl awaits a new SMG motor!

[slater]

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i see your BMW Individual Estorilblau engine bay photo, and say hello from my archives

[704sw]

i see your BMW Individual Estorilblau engine bay photo, and say hello from my archives

Well thanks for reminding me how badly I need to detail the engine bay. Pollen season has it looking pretty gross.

[Sockethead]

Use some pro prep after cleaning. your engine bay will look brand new, including the plastic no matter how scratched and dull it is and it leaves a protective coating... amazing stuff.

https://www.revzilla.com/product_images/0003/7617/Silkolene_Pro-Prep.jpg

[slater]

Well thanks for reminding me how badly I need to detail the engine bay. Pollen season has it looking pretty gross.

LOL. i want to say that i've never cleaned an engine bay like that before, or since - but i did wipe down the bay in the Touring while it was empty (before the ZHP motor went in).



Use some pro prep after cleaning. your engine bay will look brand new, including the plastic no matter how scratched and dull it is and it leaves a protective coating... amazing stuff.

cool, thanks for the tip, rob! i'm not an engine bay detailer, so maybe this will help with that. :)

[Sockethead]

I demoed it at the first Mafia meet back in 2011. I think it was my wife's 325... didn't even clean the dirty bay... just sprayed it down with this and it looked great! It's a little pricey but definitely worth it. I've started using on the jet boat engine and nozzle to protect against salt water corrosion.

Use the purple cleaner... used to be called castrol super clean but now it's something else... to clean the engine bay before spraying with the pro prep. Just spray it on and hose it off about 5 min after applying... doesn't get any easier than that :)

[Rovert]

cool, thanks for the tip, rob! i'm not an engine bay detailer, so maybe this will help with that. :)

All is needed is a small "accidental" spill and buff...errr wipe, of 5w40 on the black plastic bits...no?

[704sw]

All is needed is a small "accidental" spill and buff...errr wipe, of 5w40 on the black plastic bits...no?

And then that lovely pollen really adheres.

[Sockethead]

but oil is petroleum... not good for plastic or rubber

[fredo]

Did you try this pro prep stuff on the bumper and door trim?

[Sockethead]

It's a spray so it would be kinda hard to aim without getting on the panels. I imagine you could spray onto a rag and wipe it down. I have used it on interior plastic with great results. should work good though. it turns the faded cabin filter cover black again so I imagine it would do the same for that trim

[Johnmadd]

Did you try this pro prep stuff on the bumper and door trim?

Yep! Rob got me hooked on this stuff years ago.

[brettbimmer]

Yep! Rob got me hooked on this stuff years ago.X2. DOOOOOOO EEEETTTTTT!!!

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[slater]

It's a spray so it would be kinda hard to aim without getting on the panels. I imagine you could spray onto a rag and wipe it down. I have used it on interior plastic with great results. should work good though. it turns the faded cabin filter cover black again so I imagine it would do the same for that trim

is it silicone-based? i like silicone-based cleaners for the door seals and interior plastics... it resists dust, and also hydrates the door seals nicely.

EDIT: i see it does contain silicone. it reminds me of motul silicone clean... i loved that stuff. worked soooo well on interior plastics, exterior black trim, door seals, etc... and it smelled great. but it got way too expensive.

[danewilson77]

Yep! Rob got me hooked on this stuff years ago.
X2. DOOOOOOO EEEETTTTTT!!!

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[BMWCurves]

Ding reduction precautions in effect:

https://i.imgur.com/lzw22d6.jpg

[Rovert]

Ding reduction precautions in effect:


Your car looks guilty of doing naughty things and sent for a timeout in the corner. [emoji23][emoji23]

Silly BMW drivers. Don’t know how to keep in the lines like we were taught with coloring books. [emoji12]

[704sw]

Ding reduction precautions in effect:

https://i.imgur.com/lzw22d6.jpg

That’s exactly how I used to park at school/when I worked somewhere with a garage. People looked at me like I was a lunatic.

[fredo]

Careful with that kind of parking. I hit the rear bumper on my Saab trying to park like you. Luckily, we already decided to sell at that time. I still was a little upset with myself. The paint cracked a bit.

[BMWCurves]

Your car looks guilty of doing naughty things and sent for a timeout in the corner. [emoji23][emoji23]

Silly BMW drivers. Don’t know how to keep in the lines like we were taught with coloring books. [emoji12]

She does naughty things frequently that earns a timeout.


That’s exactly how I used to park at school/when I worked somewhere with a garage. People looked at me like I was a lunatic.

Yup. Two of my close friends understand, but most others roll their eyes.


Careful with that kind of parking. I hit the rear bumper on my Saab trying to park like you. Luckily, we already decided to sell at that time. I still was a little upset with myself. The paint cracked a bit.

Yup. Thankfully I haven’t had any issues yet (knock on wood). I have the beep beep detection (PDC) so I’m safe in most cases unless the curb comes up but even then I’ve never had any trouble in the rear.


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[Fenrir]

Detail day!!!!! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180526/07f5e4630a85bbfa1af84037d1852269.jpg

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[san]

Went on a 1100 mile road trip in Michigan UP. This was taken maybe a mile south of the border with Canada.

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[Sockethead]

Nice!

[slater]

Mmmmm

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180530/4d035387601831db63239a9eb5ab4060.jpg


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[704sw]

Mmmmm

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“I’m loving it.”

I’ll see myself out...

[Rovert]

I see what y’all did there! 🤭

[3ZHP]

Great Memories!

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[704sw]

Looks like fun. Which track?

[3ZHP]

Looks like fun. Which track?

Mid-Ohio


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[johnrando]

“I’m loving it.”

I’ll see myself out...Bof a dem r good ones!

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[Rovert]

[emoji51]

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[BMWCurves]

Model 3s will never stop reminding me of that scene in The Matrix where Keanu’s mouth disappears during his interrogation by Mr. Smith


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[Rovert]

Model 3s will never stop reminding me of that scene in The Matrix where Keanu’s mouth disappears during his interrogation by Mr. Smith


You failed. I was expecting an animated GIF.

[slater]

Model 3s will never stop reminding me of that scene in The Matrix where Keanu’s mouth disappears during his interrogation by Mr. Smith

LOL... i felt the same!

[704sw]

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2-0-1

[BMWCurves]

You failed. I was expecting an animated GIF.


LOL... i felt the same!

Shhhhh I’m on my cell at work in between cases. No time for GIFs [emoji53]


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[704sw]

Shhhhh I’m on my cell at work in between cases. No time for GIFs [emoji53]

https://media.giphy.com/media/e03UozELSlS3m/giphy.gif









I know, I know. I’ve used that one recently...but it felt appropriate.

[3ZHP]

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[cornercarver]

Detail day!!!!! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180526/07f5e4630a85bbfa1af84037d1852269.jpg

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What’s the blue thing?

[Fenrir]

Cable wrap.
What’s the blue thing?

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[joeybananaz18]

Model 3s will never stop reminding me of that scene in The Matrix where Keanu’s mouth disappears during his interrogation by Mr. Smith


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I will never look at Teslas the same way ever again.


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[bandwagn]

Trevor - what do you think of the Tesla? The acceleration is insane, and it’s quiet fast - the ZHP is a keeper though - it’s completely analog vs digital.

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The X6M was supposed to go when my reservation came up, but I’m not ready to get rid of it yet.

[Rovert]

Trevor - what do you think of the Tesla? The acceleration is insane, and it’s quiet fast - the ZHP is a keeper though - it’s completely analog vs digital.

Knowing that these are the really expensive Model 3s, they seem to be put together decently. I did notice some crinkling with the rear door seal at the bottom. Not sure if it’s a one of problem or a bad mold. The front seats are comfy and lots of cushion. Not quite the same feeling/firmness as a German performance seat. The back seat is totally opposite and I find that isn’t a good consistency. It’s as if they just designed it in last minute. But they do look nice and they seem comfy enough to be in for long trips.

Looking up in the back seat is what I love. If you own a convertible then maybe it’s not as much as a sensory expansion in my mind. Seeing everything under a slick shiny glass ceiling that molds to the shape of car is beautiful.

The front seat view is just as inviting. I’m sure it’ll take a while to get used to the only screen in the middle like a Toyota Prius/Yaris. It’s very responsive so that’s nice because most cars have a noticeable lag which makes the touch screen experience poorer than it should. It’s so simple up front that it’s just about boring. LOL. At least the sound system is really good!!

That’s all I could experience with the car. Since they are the first load to Vancouver, Canada and they are owned already I could test it. My friend gets the contract to work with Tesla because he’s really good at what he does. He did my car three years ago with XPEL and ceramic in between working with exotic cars often.

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I’d lower the Model 3 and stance it. It’s way too high and narrow looking for its 350RWHP and around 400 torque? LOL

I’ve been in an S and X. And both feel super quick and punchy for their size. You’d never know how heavy they are by the way they accelerate and corner.

That’s what I think so far!!

Excuse my tires. I was off-roading in barely graded gravel for 1/2 mile before I got to my friend’s place. [emoji23]

[joeybananaz18]

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Early morning bagel run.


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[slater]

nice - loving the gold wheels on OG.

[joeybananaz18]

nice - loving the gold wheels on OG.

Thanks me too. It’s got crazy amounts of pollen on it right now. It looks more Phoenix gold than oxford green. When we get settled in the new house I’ll give it a good wash.


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[BMWCurves]

@bandwagn - I never noticed, is your ZHP vert Orient Blue? Also, nice stable!


You failed. I was expecting an animated GIF.

Here ya go:

https://media.giphy.com/media/RUPRMrct0pYkw/source.gif


I will never look at Teslas the same way ever again.


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Once you see it, you can never unsee it.


Excuse my tires. I was off-roading in barely graded gravel for 1/2 mile before I got to my friend’s place. [emoji23]

Your tires are not excused. Absolute filth. Get them off this clean forum.


nice - loving the gold wheels on OG.

Major +1


Thanks me too. It’s got crazy amounts of pollen on it right now. It looks more Phoenix gold than oxford green. When we get settled in the new house I’ll give it a good wash.


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AKA Sneeze Nation

[bandwagn]

@bmwcurves - actually Monaco Blue since it's a 2006, but it's essentially the continuation of Orient Blue. BTW, I love how your Orient pops in your signature pic - that's how I want mine to look; in photos, I'm a bit jealous of Mystic, but I love the deep blue too

[BMWCurves]

@bmwcurves - actually Monaco Blue since it's a 2006, but it's essentially the continuation of Orient Blue. BTW, I love how your Orient pops in your signature pic - that's how I want mine to look; in photos, I'm a bit jealous of Mystic, but I love the deep blue too

I just completely skipped reading your signature like a complete dolt, could have answered all of my questions :facepalm

Monaco Blue is a gorgeous color. It's slightly different from Orient Blue but not enough to notice unless you have a keen eye. I actually have a shark fin antenna I'm contemplating putting on my car that's Monaco Blue.

My car does not look as good as my pic right now. I really need to have it paint corrected and then ceramic coated.

Mystic Blue has a special place in my heart, I really love the color, but I'd be hard pressed to trade my OB for Mystic.

[704sw]

I just completely skipped reading your signature like a complete dolt, could have answered all of my questions :facepalm

Monaco Blue is a gorgeous color. It's slightly different from Orient Blue but not enough to notice unless you have a keen eye. I actually have a shark fin antenna I'm contemplating putting on my car that's Monaco Blue.

My car does not look as good as my pic right now. I really need to have it paint corrected and then ceramic coated.

Mystic Blue has a special place in my heart, I really love the color, but I'd be hard pressed to trade my OB for Mystic.

I love Mystic and Orient so much (almost went to look at a Mystic sedan a few months before I started lighting up Peter’s inbox), but after driving a grey, silver, and bronze car my entire driving life, I needed something less subtle lol.

Actually, the last time anyone in my family had a car not white/silver/grey/bronze/black was in 1991.

[cornercarver]

She was desperately in need of a wash today, so I obliged her when I got home...

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[joeybananaz18]

She was desperately in need of a wash today, so I obliged her when I got home...

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Perfect angle on that shot...


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[704sw]

Never noticed you had studs before.

[cornercarver]

Never noticed you had studs before.
Yep. Just installed them in April.

[slater]

She was desperately in need of a wash today, so I obliged her when I got home...

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frig, man. i really like those wheels, and that tire size.

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[cornercarver]

frig, man. i really like those wheels, and that tire size.

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Ha - me too bro! I’m loving the way they look, and the tires have been excellent. I haven’t found the limits yet - and believe me - I push the limit whenever I have a chance.

i think they would look awesome on a Touring. ;)

[JPMo]

Had to take a break from studying to wash the ZHP. The Macan is my cousins car, which he absolutely refuses to wash. 33174

[3ZHP]

Caught this one leaving work the other day!

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[slater]

Ha - me too bro! I’m loving the way they look, and the tires have been excellent. I haven’t found the limits yet - and believe me - I push the limit whenever I have a chance.

i think they would look awesome on a Touring. ;)

yeah.... me too! ;)



Caught this one leaving work the other day!

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nice equinox!




:p

[az3579]

There's a beautiful OG/NB 325xi in my complex. 5-speed manual, Sport Package, Xenons, Cold Weather Package... Perfectly optioned.
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[Rovert]

There's a beautiful OG/NB 325xi in my complex. 5-speed manual, Sport Package, Xenons, Cold Weather Package... Perfectly optioned.

I can just see BP with his checklist creeping around the car ticking all the boxes. [emoji51]

Upstairs at the office on the weekend...
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[Newjack]

More storage than the ZHP, who knew?https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180610/27a016c8b8aaf23d760e9772e4a27e32.jpg

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[az3579]

^ You must not have cold weather package on the ZHP then. [emoji6]

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[Newjack]

^ You must not have cold weather package on the ZHP then. [emoji6]

Sent from my Pixel using TapatalkNah it doesn't. Original owner was in Atlanta Georgia. Ironically enough it does have heated seats lol

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[704sw]

More storage than the ZHP, who knew?https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180610/27a016c8b8aaf23d760e9772e4a27e32.jpg

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You don’t look particularly impressed lol.

[Newjack]

You don’t look particularly impressed lol.That's my traffic face

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[stephenkirsh]

Nah it doesn't. Original owner was in Atlanta Georgia. Ironically enough it does have heated seats lol

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I always laugh at cold weather options on cars in warm climates.

*scrapes ice off my 95 miata in January*
Pansies!


*waits for response from somebody in an actually cold climate*

[cornercarver]

Atlanta gets cold enough in the winter to make heated seats practical; 30-40 degrees in January is common; http://www.rssweather.com/climate/Georgia/Atlanta/

[Oli77]

Little wax on a part ignored for 13 years https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180610/0c7ae942ab981104c63e79f97d3f3271.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180610/597588ae68695f6b9169bb419fd73ded.jpg

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[704sw]

Track mode engaged...

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1752/28851711158_022bf9f198_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KXwyxQ)DSW_5366 (https://flic.kr/p/KXwyxQ) by Spenser W (https://www.flickr.com/photos/153940533@N04/), on Flickr

Somehow this is the first time I've gone to a parking garage to photograph the ZHP. If only I could find my damn 62mm CPL :crying

[BMWCurves]

Track mode engaged...

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1752/28851711158_022bf9f198_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KXwyxQ)DSW_5366 (https://flic.kr/p/KXwyxQ) by Spenser W (https://www.flickr.com/photos/153940533@N04/), on Flickr

Somehow this is the first time I've gone to a parking garage to photograph the ZHP. If only I could find my damn 62mm CPL :crying

That thing is absolutely, disgustingly gorgeous. Seriously. Everything you've done to it makes it look so mean yet b-e-a-utiful

https://i.imgur.com/4BkEIp9.gif

[san]

That thing is absolutely, disgustingly gorgeous. Seriously. Everything you've done to it makes it look so mean yet b-e-a-utiful

https://i.imgur.com/4BkEIp9.gif

+1

Also looks much closer laguna seca blue I think


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[cornercarver]

Looks fantastic! Great shot too - lighting is perfect.

[704sw]

That thing is absolutely, disgustingly gorgeous. Seriously. Everything you've done to it makes it look so mean yet b-e-a-utiful

https://i.imgur.com/4BkEIp9.gif

Thanks, William! It helps I washed it earlier in the day...and a quality camera and lens can make a world of difference too.


+1

Also looks much closer laguna seca blue I think

Thanks, and yea it definitely does. Byproduct of stacking bracketed pictures. I’d like to play with it a little more in Adobe and bring the paint up a touch, but I’m just so uneducated in post-processing lol.


Looks fantastic! Great shot too - lighting is perfect.

That garage has some ridiculously high ceilings, so it’s pretty soft lighting. I need to go back once the Sportlines are back on...and after I find my circular polarizer for this (my favorite) lens.

[slater]

Track mode engaged...

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1752/28851711158_022bf9f198_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KXwyxQ)DSW_5366 (https://flic.kr/p/KXwyxQ) by Spenser W (https://www.flickr.com/photos/153940533@N04/), on Flickr

Somehow this is the first time I've gone to a parking garage to photograph the ZHP. If only I could find my damn 62mm CPL :crying

man, that lighting really makes estoril pop.

frig.



+1

Also looks much closer laguna seca blue I think

really? LSB is a lot lighter, i think.

[san]

I said closer to LSB not like LSB [emoji4]

to my eyes at least, the LSB in this pic below and what Spenser posted make LSB and Estoril look much closer than they are-

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7FNWKIDbb98/maxresdefault.jpg


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[704sw]

man, that lighting really makes estoril pop.

frig.




really? LSB is a lot lighter, i think.


I said closer to LSB not like LSB [emoji4]

to my eyes at least, the LSB in this pic below and what Spenser posted make LSB and Estoril look much closer than they are-

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7FNWKIDbb98/maxresdefault.jpg


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Estoril and LSB are funny in that they both change A TON under various lighting. Fluorescent lighting, like in the parking garage, really makes EB look a bit like how LSB looks when it’s not in direct sunlight. Obviously on a sunny day they look nothing alike.

[Rovert]

Ummmm had a little too much fun in the F90. [emoji51]


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[danewilson77]

I see what y’all did there! 🤭
That's my traffic face

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[johnrando]

I love heated seats on those cool beach days! :)

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[3ZHP]

I’ll have to try this again with the DSL and clean car. Not bad for an iPhone shot though!

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[az3579]

I love heated seats on those cool beach days! :)

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[fredo]

I’ll have to try this again with the DSL and clean car. Not bad for an iPhone shot though!

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[johnrando]

Does not compute... Brain scrambling...

Sent from my Pixel using TapatalkMuch of the spring where I live is cool until July... they call it June gloom when the cool breeze and fog take over many mornings and evenings. July really starts the heat, and the hottest month here is September. It's different more inland.

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[704sw]

Okay San, tell me if these look a little more Estoril. I don’t like them as much as the first one I posted, but the color is a little more accurate...

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1737/28878528728_eb8823054c_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KZU1tJ)


https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1756/42034597714_7c07cc41f9_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/273sirm)







Much of the spring where I live is cool until July... they call it June gloom when the cool breeze and fog take over many mornings and evenings. July really starts the heat, and the hottest month here is September.

It was 94° yesterday, so you can send some of that June Gloom our way whenever you’re ready. With it this hot in May/June I’m absolutely dreading what August will be like.

[slater]

Okay San, tell me if these look a little more Estoril. I don’t like them as much as the first one I posted, but the color is a little more accurate...

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1737/28878528728_eb8823054c_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KZU1tJ)


https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1756/42034597714_7c07cc41f9_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/273sirm)


that looks great. but i think the key thing about estoril that's not coming through in those photos is its ability to change from blues to purples, etc.




It was 94° yesterday, so you can send some of that June Gloom our way whenever you’re ready. With it this hot in May/June I’m absolutely dreading what August will be like.

yeah. my sister in SC wants to spend summers up here...

speaking of which - it's been about 75ºF and not humid, light breeze, here for the last week. ;)

[san]

Okay San, tell me if these look a little more Estoril. I don’t like them as much as the first one I posted, but the color is a little more accurate...

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1737/28878528728_eb8823054c_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KZU1tJ)


https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1756/42034597714_7c07cc41f9_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/273sirm)



Ha, yup. I especially love the color in the 2nd pic. I’m guessing it’s a long exposure shot?


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[Vas]

speaking of which - it's been about 75ºF and not humid, light breeze, here for the last week. ;)

Just got back from niagara falls. The weather was nice but man still feels like late fall / early spring.

[704sw]

Ha, yup. I especially love the color in the 2nd pic. I’m guessing it’s a long exposure shot?

Yea they were all around 1/2 to 2 seconds, f/11, ISO200. My cable release decided to stop working, so I had to use the stupid timer for everything lol.


that looks great. but i think the key thing about estoril that's not coming through in those photos is its ability to change from blues to purples, etc.





yeah. my sister in SC wants to spend summers up here...

speaking of which - it's been about 75ºF and not humid, light breeze, here for the last week. ;)

First I’ll address your weather — shut up, don’t rub it in [emoji6]

Second: it’s a hard color to document at night, especially under fluorescent lighting. That stuff makes white balance accuracy very challenging. It has a lot less purple than EBII, but it definitely changes a lot.

[slater]

Second: it’s a hard color to document at night, especially under fluorescent lighting. That stuff makes white balance accuracy very challenging. It has a lot less purple than EBII, but it definitely changes a lot.

the more i look at that first photo, the more i want to make the Touring that color.

frig.

[nextelbuddy]

Here's some cell phone pictures of the 2000 323i Alpine wagon we're almost finished with. What's converted from Auto to manual transmission and we swapped in an s54 SMG which is also converted to manual transmission. M3 brakes LSD steering rack cluster coded with proper miles no check engine light. And a zhp muffler to boot [emoji23]

As soon as I get the dove grey M3 seats recovered this weekend with beige leather covers that are sitting in my garage... I'll get some proper pictures and a Wash and Detail. There's no accidents in a clean Carfax paint has some missing clear coat on the roof and the tailgate. Was definitely a southern car all its life.

It's definitely fun driving this car watching people look over when you take off really quick in a wagon lolhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180614/4b990afe8415ab21180f136b60639c75.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180614/687d06aa4de6c46215548c0ea85b8cd2.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180614/97f4507f7bcc5f864c690f054363b714.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180614/bbdca3518ae55170f874f6ab88db6d85.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180614/70dbd75dfa9bf1065427cebd5f511194.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180614/bc837e305fd46ecb5fb1e029be3c193a.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180614/eb7f6367e318c82af9aa25475b9915fe.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180614/d149447af1de1c1878a477cc90e706ff.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180614/6faff7bc32cbadd91ee7f42204ed0725.jpg

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[rguti153]

Shiit havent been on , n u do this ...wow
Here's some cell phone pictures of the 2000 323i Alpine wagon we're almost finished with. What's converted from Auto to manual transmission and we swapped in an s54 SMG which is also converted to manual transmission. M3 brakes LSD steering rack cluster coded with proper miles no check engine light. And a zhp muffler to boot [emoji23]

As soon as I get the dove grey M3 seats recovered this weekend with beige leather covers that are sitting in my garage... I'll get some proper pictures and a Wash and Detail. There's no accidents in a clean Carfax paint has some missing clear coat on the roof and the tailgate. Was definitely a southern car all its life.

It's definitely fun driving this car watching people look over when you take off really quick in a wagon lolhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180614/4b990afe8415ab21180f136b60639c75.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180614/687d06aa4de6c46215548c0ea85b8cd2.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180614/97f4507f7bcc5f864c690f054363b714.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180614/bbdca3518ae55170f874f6ab88db6d85.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180614/70dbd75dfa9bf1065427cebd5f511194.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180614/bc837e305fd46ecb5fb1e029be3c193a.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180614/eb7f6367e318c82af9aa25475b9915fe.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180614/d149447af1de1c1878a477cc90e706ff.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180614/6faff7bc32cbadd91ee7f42204ed0725.jpg

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[704sw]

Service bay line is backed up all the way outside the doors, and yet there’s only one BMW here not white, silver, grey, or black...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180615/bcfba19c19d902e82550757f19affa39.jpeg

[ZHPizza]

Service bay line is backed up all the way outside the doors, and yet there’s only one BMW here not white, silver, grey, or black...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180615/bcfba19c19d902e82550757f19affa39.jpegWhere u at fam?

[san]

Service bay line is backed up all the way outside the doors, and yet there’s only one BMW here not white, silver, grey, or black...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180615/bcfba19c19d902e82550757f19affa39.jpeg

Perhaps we should partly blame bmw for making white and/or black the only cost free color option...


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[704sw]

Where u at fam?

At Hendrick getting my track tech inspection. Busy few weeks at work, couldn’t get in for tech until the day I leave for the event. Hope everything passes...

[ZHPizza]

At Hendrick getting my track tech inspection. Busy few weeks at work, couldn’t get in for tech until the day I leave for the event. Hope everything passes...Northlake? I gotta run up there in a bit to get an A/C valve core and prayers

[704sw]

Northlake? I gotta run up there in a bit to get an A/C valve core and prayers

Nah I go to Independence. It’s a lot more convenient for me, and my SA is beyond awesome.

[joeybananaz18]

Service bay line is backed up all the way outside the doors, and yet there’s only one BMW here not white, silver, grey, or black...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180615/bcfba19c19d902e82550757f19affa39.jpeg

It looks like they said “ah the hell with it, let’s just put it in the showroom.”


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[az3579]

Perhaps we should partly blame bmw for making white and/or black the only cost free color option...


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Even the really nicely equipped models are some fancy versions of white, black, or silver...
People have the "resale mentality" when it comes to colors.

People should just buy what they want, to hell with resale... and if they actually want white, black, or silver, then more power to them!

(Easy to say as someone who has only bought used cars lol)

[san]

Even the really nicely equipped models are some fancy versions of white, black, or silver...
People have the "resale mentality" when it comes to colors.

People should just buy what they want, to hell with resale... and if they actually want white, black, or silver, then more power to them!

(Easy to say as someone who has only bought used cars lol)

Dude I’m worse, I bought a used black car :rofl

I do see quite a few (relatively speaking) Melbourne red f30s though. But as for the e90/2 non M I can’t remember the last time I saw one that isn’t white, black or silver...


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[az3579]

Dude I’m worse, I bought a used black car :rofl

I do see quite a few (relatively speaking) Melbourne red f30s though. But as for the e90/2 non M I can’t remember the last time I saw one that isn’t white, black or silver...


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Hey man, I'm all for the whites, silvers, and blacks, as long as those are the intended colors and not chosen for resale value. But, we need more color when it comes to cars. :)

[san]

Hey man, I'm all for the whites, silvers, and blacks, as long as those are the intended colors and not chosen for resale value. But, we need more color when it comes to cars. :)

Yup, agreed :thumbsup


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[Sockethead]

Kristen was on the fence about getting a blue car instead of white. I'm so glad she did because it's gorgeous

[704sw]

Kristen was on the fence about getting a blue car instead of white. I'm so glad she did because it's gorgeous

The white M2 is a beautiful machine, no doubt, but between the two LBB was a no brainer.

[Sockethead]

Agreed 100%

[Fenrir]

I'm supposed to be outside, listening to the pulleys. I'm inside. Hiding with the AC on. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180615/19458a2244572446c9e320cd13a5eb29.jpg

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[danewilson77]

Here's some cell phone pictures of the 2000 323i Alpine wagon we're almost finished with. What's converted from Auto to manual transmission and we swapped in an s54 SMG which is also converted to manual transmission. M3 brakes LSD steering rack cluster coded with proper miles no check engine light. And a zhp muffler to boot [emoji23]

As soon as I get the dove grey M3 seats recovered this weekend with beige leather covers that are sitting in my garage... I'll get some proper pictures and a Wash and Detail. There's no accidents in a clean Carfax paint has some missing clear coat on the roof and the tailgate. Was definitely a southern car all its life.

It's definitely fun driving this car watching people look over when you take off really quick in a wagon lolhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180614/4b990afe8415ab21180f136b60639c75.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180614/687d06aa4de6c46215548c0ea85b8cd2.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180614/97f4507f7bcc5f864c690f054363b714.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180614/bbdca3518ae55170f874f6ab88db6d85.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180614/70dbd75dfa9bf1065427cebd5f511194.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180614/bc837e305fd46ecb5fb1e029be3c193a.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180614/eb7f6367e318c82af9aa25475b9915fe.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180614/d149447af1de1c1878a477cc90e706ff.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180614/6faff7bc32cbadd91ee7f42204ed0725.jpg

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[Sockethead]

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[704sw]

There was about 4 M2s in the paddock this weekend, I think all with modified exhausts. What a friggin’ noise they make. Burbles for days!

[Sockethead]

The performance exhaust sound and looks are amazing. I'm glad we went with that!

[johnrando]

that exhaust! :drool

[joeybananaz18]

There was about 4 M2s in the paddock this weekend, I think all with modified exhausts. What a friggin’ noise they make. Burbles for days!

Does anyone know a good way of getting some burble out of the M54?


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[Sockethead]

Corsa full cat back exhaust

[704sw]

Does anyone know a good way of getting some burble out of the M54?


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Corsa full cat back exhaust

My Magnaflow makes a surprising amount of burble at low revs when I lift off. It’s nothing crazy like the M2, but I like it.

Rob, have you had a similar experience?

[BMWCurves]

Does anyone know a good way of getting some burble out of the M54?


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My UUC TSE3 exhaust has a fair amount of burbles at low RPM and I lift off the throttle. I really didn’t like it at first, but it’s grown on me significantly.


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[joeybananaz18]

Corsa full cat back exhaust

Now that you say that, I think I remember watching a one of Curves clips on YouTube. I think it was a combo of the Corsa and gruppe M intake.

If anyone has any other clips, let’s hear them!


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[joeybananaz18]

My UUC TSE3 exhaust has a fair amount of burbles at low RPM and I lift off the throttle. I really didn’t like it at first, but it’s grown on me significantly.


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Ahhh you beat me to it!


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[Sockethead]

My Magnaflow makes a surprising amount of burble at low revs when I lift off. It’s nothing crazy like the M2, but I like it.

Rob, have you had a similar experience?

No burbling at all and mine is identical to yours but I have headers

[704sw]

My UUC TSE3 exhaust has a fair amount of burbles at low RPM and I lift off the throttle. I really didn’t like it at first, but it’s grown on me significantly.

Hey at least it doesn’t sound flatulent like this F82 from the track this weekend.

https://www.flickr.com/gp/153940533@N04/44zH05


No burbling at all and mine is identical to yours but I have headers

Hmm, perhaps a combo of the headers+S/C?
They’re a little faint, but they are there. I just have the exhaust + aFe intake.

[Sockethead]

I think the X pipe cancels some of that out

[az3579]

Does anyone know a good way of getting some burble out of the M54?


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Corsa full cat back exhaust


Definitely this. My only gripe with this though is that it doesn't always burble, only in certain atmospheric conditions.

[joeybananaz18]

Is it too much to ask my ZHP to sound like an F-type?

[rguti153]

Redcap / black cap 🤷*♂️🤷*♂️https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180619/6d3407e78c63e035609d271f618ec97a.jpg

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[Sockethead]

Nice shot I like the industrial look... Oil refinery... Houston... :)

[rguti153]

Nice shot I like the industrial look... Oil refinery... Houston... :)Yes sir !!!

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[ZHPizza]

Redcap / black cap 🤷*♂️🤷*♂️https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180619/6d3407e78c63e035609d271f618ec97a.jpg

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[rguti153]

Picture game winner right there yoI just posted on the other page

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[cornercarver]

Does anyone know a good way of getting some burble out of the M54?
I did the muffler delete... It makes a little bit of a burble at low rpm when coasting in 1st, but that’s about it.

[joeybananaz18]

I did the muffler delete... It makes a little bit of a burble at low rpm when coasting in 1st, but that’s about it.

is the burbling a result of what gets done with the exhaust or does the intake or any other mods have an impact?