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OtterEffect
08-30-2018, 03:47 PM
a few updated pics i had posted on instagram showing off the new brakes.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1855/44308326091_3692b5a8c7_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2avnKEK)2018-08-27_0002 (https://flic.kr/p/2avnKEK) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1870/30441449088_5d9f8e0460_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/No1ofu)2018-08-27_0001 (https://flic.kr/p/No1ofu) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1880/30441448748_bb83ecc6c1_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/No1o9C)2018-08-27_0003 (https://flic.kr/p/No1o9C) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1846/44308325991_ed8e19cf18_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2avnKD2)2018-08-27_0004 (https://flic.kr/p/2avnKD2) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1882/44319168942_bc9a1ab87a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2awkjSs)2018-08-29_0002 (https://flic.kr/p/2awkjSs) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1879/29431578777_3e70e1ae1a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/LQLwZp)DSC_0012-02 (1) (https://flic.kr/p/LQLwZp) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

Wow. Wow. Wow. What’s your Instagram?


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704sw
08-30-2018, 06:07 PM
Wow. Wow. Wow. What’s your Instagram?


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http://instagram.com/shawnrphotography

ZHPizza
08-30-2018, 07:23 PM
ummm...toyzzz

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1866/43654310484_598d32cd0c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/29vzKBA)Lightweight scuba flippers?

johnrando
08-31-2018, 07:29 AM
Beauty Shawn!

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Fenrir
09-01-2018, 02:41 PM
Super fuzzy potato shot of the car. I was cutting the lawn and couldn't help but snag a photo as I went by. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180901/8a650745b68aa324dad40d34aa65fe40.jpg

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az3579
09-01-2018, 06:28 PM
I was cutting the lawn


What lawn??? lol

Fenrir
09-01-2018, 06:32 PM
What lawn??? lolLol the area where we park the cars is river rock. Behind me in the pic is 17 acres of lawn and wooded area.

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Rovert
09-01-2018, 10:36 PM
What lawn??? lol

[emoji23][emoji23]

stephenkirsh
09-02-2018, 07:29 AM
What lawn??? lol

Lol that was my first thought too

Fenrir
09-03-2018, 08:01 AM
Haha. [emoji14]

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SWO Daddy
09-04-2018, 02:49 PM
Washed, clayed, DA polished and sealed over the long weekend. A little overcast today but she's looking good.

33826

33827

704sw
09-04-2018, 02:50 PM
Washed, clayed, DA polished and sealed over the long weekend. A little overcast today but she's looking good.

33826

33827

Absolutely gorgeous.

johnrando
09-04-2018, 06:49 PM
Absolutely +1. Which BBS wheels are those?


Absolutely gorgeous.

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pedro2u
09-04-2018, 06:55 PM
was the trunk spoiler an add on or is that stock? I love the look but its the first vert I've seen with one

az3579
09-04-2018, 07:23 PM
Absolutely +1. Which BBS wheels are those?



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BBS LM

SWO Daddy
09-04-2018, 07:28 PM
Absolutely gorgeous.

Thx!


Absolutely +1. Which BBS wheels are those?

They're LM reps and I think they rock. I'm a budget modder.


was the trunk spoiler an add on or is that stock? I love the look but its the first vert I've seen with one

Mine isn't stock but always thought it was an option.

ZHPizza
09-05-2018, 09:17 AM
Slammt

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180905/ecebb8f80fa44db1c06d1714e77d5493.jpg

az3579
09-05-2018, 09:47 AM
Needs moar low

d-rod
09-05-2018, 01:15 PM
a few updated pics i had posted on instagram showing off the new brakes.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1855/44308326091_3692b5a8c7_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2avnKEK)2018-08-27_0002 (https://flic.kr/p/2avnKEK) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1870/30441449088_5d9f8e0460_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/No1ofu)2018-08-27_0001 (https://flic.kr/p/No1ofu) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1880/30441448748_bb83ecc6c1_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/No1o9C)2018-08-27_0003 (https://flic.kr/p/No1o9C) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1846/44308325991_ed8e19cf18_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2avnKD2)2018-08-27_0004 (https://flic.kr/p/2avnKD2) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1882/44319168942_bc9a1ab87a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2awkjSs)2018-08-29_0002 (https://flic.kr/p/2awkjSs) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1879/29431578777_3e70e1ae1a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/LQLwZp)DSC_0012-02 (1) (https://flic.kr/p/LQLwZp) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

I want your car ! [emoji7] how much ???


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johnrando
09-06-2018, 04:58 AM
I do not think verts had trunk spoilers as an option.

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pedro2u
09-06-2018, 05:35 AM
just looked up the e46 spoiler part numbers on RealOEM -

51710018269. Fitment is only for coupes
51710139322. Fitment is only for sedans

no spoiler for convertibles

Yelkos
09-06-2018, 05:44 AM
just looked up the e46 spoiler part numbers on RealOEM -

51710018269. Fitment is only for coupes
51710139322. Fitment is only for sedans

no spoiler for convertibles

Here you go Pete. Already painted black $33.00 Ebay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/USA-Painted-Trunk-Lip-Spoiler-99-06-BMW-E46-Cab-Convertible-M3-Jet-Black-668-/122761800933

pedro2u
09-06-2018, 06:09 AM
cheap money, tempting just to see if I like it! But unfortunately mine is Black Sapphire Metallic - 475, not Jet Black - 668, so a color difference too. The seller only shows Black Sapphire for a sedan

Yelkos
09-06-2018, 06:21 AM
cheap money, tempting just to see if I like it! But unfortunately mine is Black Sapphire Metallic - 475, not Jet Black - 668, so a color difference too. The seller only shows Black Sapphire for a sedan

Not much area to paint. for that price get a rattle can of black sapphire and work on you painting skills

704sw
09-06-2018, 06:27 AM
Not much area to paint. for that price get a rattle can of black sapphire and work on you painting skills

Bingo.

http://www.automotivetouchup.com

This is where I got the rattle cans of Estoril to paint my M3 mirrors. One of these days I’ll actually install them.

704sw
09-07-2018, 03:41 AM
She looks like a clown car next to my sister-in-law’s new bus.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180907/435d1b168c2ed20f8748f144ad4f695c.jpeg

But I love the way that Estoril booty looks in the morning light.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180907/2566263cf45c987bdd5d5bf425caace9.jpeg

ZHPizza
09-07-2018, 04:34 AM
She looks like a clown car next to my sister-in-law’s new bus.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180907/435d1b168c2ed20f8748f144ad4f695c.jpeg

But I love the way that Estoril booty looks in the morning light.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180907/2566263cf45c987bdd5d5bf425caace9.jpegPuppers is 'mirin

az3579
09-07-2018, 04:35 AM
My sister-in-law's bus looks massive next to my normal sized car.

Fixed.




But I love the way that Estoril booty looks in the morning light.

By the looks of it, so do the dogs. lol

san
09-07-2018, 06:41 AM
She looks like a clown car next to my sister-in-law’s new bus.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180907/435d1b168c2ed20f8748f144ad4f695c.jpeg

But I love the way that Estoril booty looks in the morning light.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180907/2566263cf45c987bdd5d5bf425caace9.jpeg

It’s all relative lol
Have you seen how big the new pick up trucks have become? I’m sure they’ll dwarf the GL :facepalm




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nextelbuddy
09-07-2018, 09:01 AM
She looks like a clown car next to my sister-in-law’s new bus.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180907/435d1b168c2ed20f8748f144ad4f695c.jpeg

But I love the way that Estoril booty looks in the morning light.



next up M3 flares on the rear..... mmmm so good do it

704sw
09-07-2018, 03:31 PM
Shawn stop giving me bad ideas!!!


next up M3 flares on the rear..... mmmm so good do it

I gave the ZHP a fur interior tonight. Last time I had to clean their hair out of a black interior was 2013, and I haven’t missed it. Sam is on her first ride in the blue car.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180907/9fd0a962313522cc0620819e7f149ecd.jpeg

Tawny is on her second trip.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180907/822f0fdc291febb160bfbd1a4a3bf6f4.jpeg

A lot of vacuuming and window snot removal is now on the Sunday docket.

PetesZ
09-07-2018, 06:54 PM
Shawn stop giving me bad ideas!!!



I gave the ZHP a fur interior tonight. Last time I had to clean their hair out of a black interior was 2013, and I haven’t missed it. Sam is on her first ride in the blue car

Tawny is on her second trip.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180907/822f0fdc291febb160bfbd1a4a3bf6f4.jpeg

A lot of vacuuming and window snot removal is now on the Sunday docket.

Know that feeling well.

English mastiff, Weimaraner, Rhodesian Ridgeback

It’s a LOT of dog

ZHPizza
09-07-2018, 08:44 PM
Shawn stop giving me bad ideas!!!



I gave the ZHP a fur interior tonight. Last time I had to clean their hair out of a black interior was 2013, and I haven’t missed it. Sam is on her first ride in the blue car.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180907/9fd0a962313522cc0620819e7f149ecd.jpeg

Tawny is on her second trip.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180907/822f0fdc291febb160bfbd1a4a3bf6f4.jpeg

A lot of vacuuming and window snot removal is now on the Sunday docket.Puppies luv blu car

ZHPizza
09-08-2018, 03:27 AM
At the alignment shop! Finally back on the road after about 3 weeks in the garage getting new rear suspension everything. Driving surprisingly straight so far.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180908/70cf81fe4d66cc05c3a785d6db628734.jpg

joeybananaz18
09-08-2018, 07:26 AM
Puppies luv blu car

love going through 90s nostalgia....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XCKSXvhbQU

3ZHP
09-08-2018, 06:30 PM
Played a little tonight, trying to get a good sunset from a great view.

Didn't go as well as I planned with a low cloud blocking the horizon and way to much traffic on this road.

And some various exposures!


https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1894/29624157967_48465e0488_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/M8My5g)



https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1867/43652920765_de6f71d253_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/29vsCuV)



https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1861/42753246620_6c1065c613_b.jpg


(https://flic.kr/p/288XyHJ)https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1847/43653135815_374497e07c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/29vtJqF)

DeathTrap
09-16-2018, 02:27 PM
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1878/29787920117_7643bd080a_z.jpg

Fenrir
09-17-2018, 08:50 PM
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1878/29787920117_7643bd080a_z.jpgOh man that's gorgeous.

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nextelbuddy
09-18-2018, 12:37 PM
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1878/29787920117_7643bd080a_z.jpg

arent you the Estoril Sedan in lagrange GA? that car was originally a different color right?

az3579
09-19-2018, 07:11 AM
arent you the Estoril Sedan in lagrange GA? that car was originally a different color right?

Yeah I think it was silver based on the pics I've seen of various jambs.

DeathTrap
09-19-2018, 11:32 AM
Not quite that far south lol.

But yes, it was silver at one point.

nextelbuddy
09-21-2018, 06:42 AM
got a few nighttime shots last night. loved the overhead lighting in the breezeway at this location. Also Company opened up called M3 so it seemed fitting lol

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1842/43906586845_9b3862cd8b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/29TSJA2)2018-09-20_0001 (https://flic.kr/p/29TSJA2) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1975/44096740094_3e3ea87cc6_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2abFjwj)2018-09-21_0001 (https://flic.kr/p/2abFjwj) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1861/44767491802_693b0149e2_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2bcX6CW)2018-09-20_0003 (https://flic.kr/p/2bcX6CW) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1965/44096740114_aca3090225_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2abFjwE)2018-09-20_0004 (https://flic.kr/p/2abFjwE) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

704sw
09-21-2018, 06:51 AM
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1975/44096740094_3e3ea87cc6_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2abFjwj)2018-09-21_0001 (https://flic.kr/p/2abFjwj) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1861/44767491802_693b0149e2_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2bcX6CW)2018-09-20_0003 (https://flic.kr/p/2bcX6CW) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr



Oh boy, these two...

joeybananaz18
09-21-2018, 07:29 AM
God damn.


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Sockethead
09-21-2018, 07:54 AM
Very nice!

RUS_ZHP
09-21-2018, 08:39 AM
Shawn, if I'll be sick, I am going to use your pictures as prescribed medications, because they are AMAZING!

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WOLFN8TR
09-21-2018, 09:37 AM
God damn.

That sums it up! Amazing. [emoji106][emoji106]

cakM3
09-21-2018, 10:10 AM
That sums it up! Amazing. [emoji106][emoji106]

+1000!!

Well done Shawn! [emoji106]

nextelbuddy
09-21-2018, 10:33 AM
thank you guys, you are the best.

Rovert
09-23-2018, 07:41 PM
The girls were out playing.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180924/33bb739dc75710fb5921371c12ef6297.jpg

RUS_ZHP
09-24-2018, 03:44 AM
Is that BMW individual color on your friend car?
The girls were out playing.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180924/33bb739dc75710fb5921371c12ef6297.jpg

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Rovert
09-24-2018, 08:08 AM
Is that BMW individual color on your friend car?


Yup. Messing metallic. Or in English, brass metallic.

RUS_ZHP
09-24-2018, 09:01 AM
Yup. Messing metallic. Or in English, brass metallic.That should look even better in person

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330i ZHP
09-25-2018, 03:52 PM
Well, I bought another ZHP. I will be creating a thread showing the rehab on this car. I intend to inspect and replace as needed everything that fails on e46s. And, once completed (unless someone wishes to buy it as is at any given point), I will offer the car for sale.

Orient Blue with Dove grey (yuck) 6 speed

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180925/75c97ce69d3061797133d6e88f5f4e3a.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180925/a317f0f9eac8237c222b60154fab908c.jpg

330i ZHP
09-25-2018, 03:53 PM
I bought a personal project car. 2003 e39 540iT M-Sport


https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180925/c8564582e2a3a37081e54cc0b2b39c9a.jpg

330i ZHP
09-25-2018, 03:54 PM
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180925/e2027f884efda4b4477ca5fec435d32f.jpg

330i ZHP
09-25-2018, 03:55 PM
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180925/b4953b4136812cf2d011a94715e56988.jpg

330i ZHP
09-25-2018, 03:56 PM
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180925/193cf3155787f4d779c5d8c1b58816d6.jpg

Sockethead
09-25-2018, 04:11 PM
Nice pickups Stu! I like the wagon. What are your plans for that?
Is that a Honda pilot?

RUS_ZHP
09-25-2018, 04:53 PM
I bought a personal project car. 2003 e39 540iT M-Sport


https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180925/c8564582e2a3a37081e54cc0b2b39c9a.jpgIt's so timeless this design! I am loving it.
Nice pick up.

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Vas
09-25-2018, 05:07 PM
Orient blue zhp. Drool.

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330i ZHP
09-25-2018, 05:18 PM
Nice pickups Stu! I like the wagon. What are your plans for that?
Is that a Honda pilot?

Yes, my daily kid hauler. Had it for two years now. Not one single visit to dealer. It’s boring but reliable

Sockethead
09-25-2018, 05:51 PM
Yes, my daily kid hauler. Had it for two years now. Not one single visit to dealer. It’s boring but reliable

Ha! That's exactly what we say about our MDX Vs the X5 we had :)

JETSET303
09-25-2018, 11:34 PM
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180925/193cf3155787f4d779c5d8c1b58816d6.jpg

That is so sexy


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330i ZHP
09-26-2018, 03:19 AM
Ha! That's exactly what we say about our MDX Vs the X5 we had :)

Sad but true

330i ZHP
09-26-2018, 03:20 AM
That is so sexy


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Thank you

az3579
09-26-2018, 04:42 AM
It's nice to see it out and about.

Sockethead
09-26-2018, 05:10 AM
Stu, what ever happened with your LS conversion on the wagone?

330i ZHP
09-26-2018, 05:46 AM
Stu, what ever happened with your LS conversion on the wagone? pending

704sw
09-26-2018, 05:56 AM
That is so sexy


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It really is. The rear flares, the mirrors, that lip. Mmmm girl. I’m really glad he stuck with the Mtech2 bumper, too—I really prefer it to the M3 bumper :ducking

Damon Bukouras
09-26-2018, 12:44 PM
Wish I could get my hands on that garbino lip ughh

az3579
09-26-2018, 04:17 PM
Wish I could get my hands on that garbino lip ughh

You could, but there's no guarantee your arms won't get broken. :rofl

Damon Bukouras
09-26-2018, 04:18 PM
You could, but there's no guarantee your arms won't get broken. :rofl

I haven’t even seen them for sale over seas! I don’t know if they produce them anymore

ZHPizza
09-26-2018, 05:02 PM
Wish I could get my hands on that garbino lip ughh
You could, but there's no guarantee your arms won't get broken. :rofl
I haven’t even seen them for sale over seas! I don’t know if they produce them anymoreIf you guys are really jonesing for a lip, then there's a dude on here that could make something like that. He's overextended with classic Porsche restorations right now though.

@eimkeith

JPMo
09-26-2018, 05:38 PM
I’m really glad he stuck with the Mtech2 bumper, too—I really prefer it to the M3 bumper :ducking

Agreed x1000 :ducking If only there was a reasonable way to merge M3 fenders with M tech 2 front and rear bumpers.

Sockethead
09-27-2018, 05:43 AM
That's exactly what Stuart did...

http://ultimateklasse.com/blog/2013/5/27/stuart-moultons-e46-zhp-touring

Rovert
09-27-2018, 03:04 PM
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180927/2e467267bce1981d3596a989b63c2396.jpg

nextelbuddy
09-28-2018, 07:14 AM
It really is. The rear flares, the mirrors, that lip. Mmmm girl. I’m really glad he stuck with the Mtech2 bumper, too—I really prefer it to the M3 bumper :ducking

shut your mouth... shes coming for you now.


https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1886/43833813455_0644d337c0_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/29MrKAp)2018-09-08_0020 (https://flic.kr/p/29MrKAp) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

ZHPizza
09-28-2018, 07:57 AM
shut your mouth... shes coming for you now.


https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1886/43833813455_0644d337c0_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/29MrKAp)2018-09-08_0020 (https://flic.kr/p/29MrKAp) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

mtech definitely looks better with our upswept facelift headlights. csl bumper is best with your m3 headlights.


sick front poke bro :ducking

az3579
09-28-2018, 09:00 AM
M-Tech 2 all day on non-M's!

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Sockethead
09-28-2018, 09:12 AM
Stuart went a completely different direction than your car. You can't really compare them fairly

sillieidiot
09-29-2018, 07:33 PM
That's exactly what Stuart did...

http://ultimateklasse.com/blog/2013/5/27/stuart-moultons-e46-zhp-touring

he only did the rears right? because the front look like he either only did the flares or he rolled/pulled them. It curves in un-naturally in the front way more than my m3 fenders do where it connects to the front bumper.

if I had a sedan, I think I would just throw the coupe mt2 bumper on with the m3 front fender. it should fit better.

330i ZHP
09-29-2018, 08:14 PM
he only did the rears right? because the front look like he either only did the flares or he rolled/pulled them. It curves in un-naturally in the front way more than my m3 fenders do where it connects to the front bumper.

if I had a sedan, I think I would just throw the coupe mt2 bumper on with the m3 front fender. it should fit better.

The mt2 coupe bumper isn’t wider than sedan is it? The m3 fenders don’t have the same curvature as mt2. My fronts are widened 2”

pedro2u
09-30-2018, 10:56 AM
Yesterday was a beautiful early fall day on the NH seacoast. Couldn't resist a snapping a pic for 3ZHPGUY. Got there just before sunset,

I'm assuming this popular wedding spot in Rye was where your outbound road trip ended?

sillieidiot
09-30-2018, 08:38 PM
The mt2 coupe bumper isn’t wider than sedan is it? The m3 fenders don’t have the same curvature as mt2. My fronts are widened 2”

I remember it was wider when I was looking at it a long time ago. It's still not enough to be a perfect fit for the m3 fenders but it's a lot closer so there's less stretching you would have to do for the sedan vs. the coupe. I think the curvature is similar, at least on my car, it's just a lot wider so I had to stretch my bumper a whole lot to make it work.

ZHPizza
10-05-2018, 02:55 PM
Picked up a Thule 753 roof rack from a friend that totalled his M3 a few years back. Not sure if I'll use it for anything, but wanted to have it since it's NLA. Fits great and makes the red rocket look real sporty spice.

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Fenrir
10-09-2018, 08:02 PM
First new pic in awhile. I've been busy as of late. Snapped this after I gave the cars a bath today. I love this new power washer. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181010/47dddf84dc827989d7fa2eeb24002426.jpg

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330i ZHP
10-10-2018, 04:02 PM
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181011/b8eb39c256bca2a6d756cf3b207cc455.jpg

nextelbuddy
10-12-2018, 10:21 AM
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181011/b8eb39c256bca2a6d756cf3b207cc455.jpg

i see your pride and joy photobombing just a tad lol

Rovert
10-12-2018, 05:03 PM
Just washed the diesel and the 3. All shiny for the weekend/week!!

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181013/9b3d8bdcca8fec14bf5c070553e803df.jpg

danewilson77
10-12-2018, 06:49 PM
Damn guys. Looking good. I miss my rack.

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Sreten
10-13-2018, 11:07 AM
https://i.postimg.cc/QxCDpbXC/20181012-113203.jpg (https://postimg.cc/qgPWr26H)


https://i.postimg.cc/sx6RkBJ3/20181012-112130.jpg (https://postimg.cc/dZyXdVXf)

704sw
10-13-2018, 11:14 AM
https://i.postimg.cc/QxCDpbXC/20181012-113203.jpg (https://postimg.cc/qgPWr26H)


https://i.postimg.cc/sx6RkBJ3/20181012-112130.jpg (https://postimg.cc/dZyXdVXf)

jealousy intensifies

Sockethead
10-13-2018, 11:40 AM
Awesome to actually be there, eh? .... It's like sacred ground lol

DeathTrap
10-13-2018, 06:13 PM
I finally became a man...
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1957/45253720792_3958b04c0e_z.jpg

ZHPizza
10-14-2018, 08:09 AM
Got em!

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181014/773cde51a1be1c5c8c5781f5ef6ed4bd.jpg

Johnmadd
10-14-2018, 02:22 PM
Got em!

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181014/773cde51a1be1c5c8c5781f5ef6ed4bd.jpg

Something is wrong with your cluster sir.

az3579
10-14-2018, 04:22 PM
Something is wrong with your cluster sir.Bet you it's his touring. [emoji39]

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nextelbuddy
10-14-2018, 08:38 PM
taken Friday... Fridays are reasons I look forward to it getting to bring the car out of the garage.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1925/30389762037_784c2b6669_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Nirtur)IMG_20181012_112553-01 (https://flic.kr/p/Nirtur) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

i now drive the wagon daily and though it feels the same inside interior wise in regards to where things are, space footprint etc... its is literally night and day from my sedan.


everything in the sedan feels brand new and nice and tight and responsive. clutch and engine are an animal compared to the daily and feels like such a more raw driving experience that I love. it really makes you appreciate the hard work put int your projects so much more.

3LiterStraightSix
10-14-2018, 08:46 PM
M badge on sedan.... [emoji24][emoji31]

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DeathTrap
10-15-2018, 05:12 AM
taken Friday... Fridays are reasons I look forward to it getting to bring the car out of the garage.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1925/30389762037_784c2b6669_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Nirtur)IMG_20181012_112553-01 (https://flic.kr/p/Nirtur) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

i now drive the wagon daily and though it feels the same inside interior wise in regards to where things are, space footprint etc... its is literally night and day from my sedan.


everything in the sedan feels brand new and nice and tight and responsive. clutch and engine are an animal compared to the daily and feels like such a more raw driving experience that I love. it really makes you appreciate the hard work put int your projects so much more.

Man your car is awesome. I hope I get to see you on the road one day :)

704sw
10-15-2018, 06:07 AM
M badge on sedan.... [emoji24][emoji31]

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It’s a full M conversion. Engine, transmission, electrical, body panels.

3LiterStraightSix
10-15-2018, 06:15 AM
It’s a full M conversion. Engine, transmission, electrical, body panels.Yes i understand... But... Meh

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DeathTrap
10-15-2018, 06:27 AM
Is that how you feel about the E36, E90 and F80 M3 sedans too?

704sw
10-15-2018, 08:37 AM
Yes i understand... But... Meh

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Is that how you feel about the E36, E90 and F80 M3 sedans too?

I’ll admit I prefer coupe M3s to sedans (E36 M3/2 over the M3/4, E92 over the E90, F82 M4 over the F80 M3). I’ll even concede I prefer E46 facelift headlights on the sedan over PFL. But to call what Shawn has done anything short of a work of art is mind boggling.

And fwiw, BMW is embarrassingly putting M badges on everything these days. Hell, you’ll be able to get an M from the factory on each fender of a 320i if you check the right boxes when you order it. Shawn has an S54B32 under the bonnet. He’s he’s not a poseur, he’s absolutely earned that badge.

az3579
10-15-2018, 08:38 AM
Yes i understand... But... Meh

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Yeah, no. That car has earned ​the M badge.

3LiterStraightSix
10-15-2018, 08:46 AM
I’ll admit I prefer coupe M3s to sedans (E36 M3/2 over the M3/4, E92 over the E90, F82 M4 over the F80 M3). I’ll even concede I prefer E46 facelift headlights on the sedan over PFL. But to call what Shawn has done anything short of a work of art is mind boggling.

And fwiw, BMW is embarrassingly putting M badges on everything these days. Hell, you’ll be able to get an M from the factory on each fender of a 320i if you check the right boxes when you order it. Shawn has an S54B32 under the bonnet. He’s he’s not a poseur, he’s absolutely earned that badge.I haven't called his car anything, actually. Yes I agree it is godly. But it will not ever be a factory m3. I'm not putting it down whatsoever, don't get me wrong. I love it.

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Sockethead
10-15-2018, 09:05 AM
You can't please everyone...

DeathTrap
10-15-2018, 09:31 AM
He's right, it will never be factory. But for all intents and purposes, it's good enough.

I think the e90 M3 is the only one that gives me the warm fuzzies.

nextelbuddy
10-15-2018, 01:12 PM
I haven't called his car anything, actually. Yes I agree it is godly. But it will not ever be a factory m3. I'm not putting it down whatsoever, don't get me wrong. I love it.

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i have a friend like this... he actually loves my car and pushed me to do a lot of the things i did but when it came time to sell his ZHP Sedan because he wants all m3 from each generation... he wanted the COUPE. even though my Sedan has everything literally everything and more than his "new to him" e46 m3 ZCP package.. he told me "nope sorry your car doesnt have WSB VIN and i only want WSB vin cars even tough your car has everything from an M3".

some people are just like that, they only like the technically accepted models that have WSB on them and nothing else can come close. This is the mind set of a lot of old school BMW heads and its ok. those same people would rather have an US Spec e36 M3 sedan with the wimpy S52 in it just because it has WSB VIN.


right now my car is a bastard child lol not a ZHP but not an M3.. it is my own creation and it is what it is... its a love it or hate it.

3LiterStraightSix
10-15-2018, 01:28 PM
And I greatly respect that. You're correct, I do have that "old school” thinking. Thanks for accepting rather than bashing me. To each their own! Anywho, sexy bastard child of a car! [emoji4]
i have a friend like this... he actually loves my car and pushed me to do a lot of the things i did but when it came time to sell his ZHP Sedan because he wants all m3 from each generation... he wanted the COUPE. even though my Sedan has everything literally everything and more than his "new to him" e46 m3 ZCP package.. he told me "nope sorry your car doesnt have WSB VIN and i only want WSB vin cars even tough your car has everything from an M3".

some people are just like that, they only like the technically accepted models that have WSB on them and nothing else can come close. This is the mind set of a lot of old school BMW heads and its ok. those same people would rather have an US Spec e36 M3 sedan with the wimpy S52 in it just because it has WSB VIN.


right now my car is a bastard child lol not a ZHP but not an M3.. it is my own creation and it is what it is... its a love it or hate it.

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ZHPizza
10-15-2018, 02:32 PM
Bet you it's his touring. [emoji39]

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:fistpump


i have a friend like this... he actually loves my car and pushed me to do a lot of the things i did but when it came time to sell his ZHP Sedan because he wants all m3 from each generation... he wanted the COUPE. even though my Sedan has everything literally everything and more than his "new to him" e46 m3 ZCP package.. he told me "nope sorry your car doesnt have WSB VIN and i only want WSB vin cars even tough your car has everything from an M3".

some people are just like that, they only like the technically accepted models that have WSB on them and nothing else can come close. This is the mind set of a lot of old school BMW heads and its ok. those same people would rather have an US Spec e36 M3 sedan with the wimpy S52 in it just because it has WSB VIN.


right now my car is a bastard child lol not a ZHP but not an M3.. it is my own creation and it is what it is... its a love it or hate it.

Your custom creation is always going to be, at least to you, leagues better than anything that could be bought in the showroom. That's what we're all here for, right?

joeybananaz18
10-15-2018, 06:09 PM
The way I see it is that the E46 m3 was (and still is) just one of the all time greatest cars, but the fact that it never came in a sedan body style (as the generations that came before and after it did) doesn't make it perfect. If I had to chose between dropping 50K on the IB over lotus white ZCP that sold on BaT over the weekend, of put 50K into transforming my ZHP into something similar to shawn's..... lets just say id be PMing him ALOT.

Rovert
10-16-2018, 05:25 PM
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181017/f0e690feb5aacdd6ff9bf3b8f9181acf.jpg

I haven’t driven my car in two weeks. I have been enjoying the 535d too much. LOL. I so enjoy having four doors. I wish my M had more doors. It’s just so much better when you have crap to carry and people to pile in the car.

What I really love is having nearly 200ft-lbs of torque more than my M3. Turbo diesel launches and roll ons are just so perfect, easy and compliant in the city. Maybe I’m getting old. Haha.

az3579
10-16-2018, 06:11 PM
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181017/f0e690feb5aacdd6ff9bf3b8f9181acf.jpg

I haven’t driven my car in two weeks. I have been enjoying the 535d too much. LOL. I so enjoy having four doors. I wish my M had more doors. It’s just so much better when you have crap to carry and people to pile in the car.

What I really love is having nearly 200ft-lbs of torque more than my M3. Turbo diesel launches and roll ons are just so perfect, easy and compliant in the city. Maybe I’m getting old. Haha.Man if the E46 M3 was available with the correct number of doors, I never would have had the joy of experiencing the ZHP. Blessing and a curse I guess!

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DeathTrap
10-17-2018, 04:40 AM
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I haven’t driven my car in two weeks. I have been enjoying the 535d too much. LOL. I so enjoy having four doors. I wish my M had more doors. It’s just so much better when you have crap to carry and people to pile in the car.

What I really love is having nearly 200ft-lbs of torque more than my M3. Turbo diesel launches and roll ons are just so perfect, easy and compliant in the city. Maybe I’m getting old. Haha.

My wife just picked up an e90d...these things make lazy driving VERY appealing.

Sockethead
10-17-2018, 04:53 AM
You can find incredible HP & torque from the BMW diesel. Several of the techs at Kristen's dealerships have bought customers diesels and modded them...

704sw
10-17-2018, 06:37 AM
You can find incredible HP & torque from the BMW diesel. Several of the techs at Kristen's dealerships have bought customers diesels and modded them...

I didn’t know about the HP but I knew they were absolute torque monsters.

DeathTrap
10-17-2018, 01:08 PM
I didn’t know about the HP but I knew they were absolute torque monsters.

ccbsecu did this:


On stock turbos, upgraded FMIC, straight pipe exhaust - these cars can make around 380 whp and about 580-600 wtq. Not bad for a diesel car! The best part - with the Emissions deleted, the car can get upwards of 45 mpg's! For the readers benefit - the almost INSTANT torque this car makes is addictive. Not satisfied with this power level - I decided to go all in for a big power. This included:

Upgraded my turbos (Hybrid)
Snow Meth kit with a 1200 cc nozzle - running a conservative 65/35 Meth/water mix.
xHP Transmission stage 3 tune
Custom Dyno tune running ~ 45 psi
Upgraded FMIC, solid piped
Wavetrac LSD, Diff Brace, Power Flex Diff bushings
Custom CIA
Bilstein Coilovers
Modified Injectors
Hamilton Springs
HPFP

All of this brought the car to just over 500 whp and ~ 690 wtq....and many hurt feelings at the track and down in 'mexico'.

Rovert
10-17-2018, 03:17 PM
My wife just picked up an e90d...these things make lazy driving VERY appealing.

Well you can be super lazy in eco pro mode which I absolute love since I have fun in the game of hypermiling. The rush of speed runs costs a lot of money with police and towing here. LOL.

But if I do need to GO, no downshift is needed. Half a second of turbo spool and I have over 400ft-lbs at my command. If I’m already at 2,000RPM or higher than torque is near instant and it’ll make your passengers lose grip of their phone if they’re not hanging onto it tightly. Haha

Diesel power delivery is different than my friend’s X5M which I’ve driven around and is much faster than most vehicles on the road. It’s stupid ridiculous and not needed. LOL

RUS_ZHP
10-17-2018, 03:31 PM
Car is resting after long drive through Smoky Mountains beautiful roads. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181017/43b8ae0f6432df39565cef44e6d347e2.jpg

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704sw
10-17-2018, 03:34 PM
AW looks so good on sedans. The black trim and ambers really pop.

RUS_ZHP
10-18-2018, 09:18 AM
AW looks so good on sedans. The black trim and ambers really pop.Thank you. I am actualy thinking about clear corners but didn't make a decision yet.

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san
10-18-2018, 09:43 AM
AW looks so good on sedans. The black trim and ambers really pop.

+1

I’m not a fan out AW on a coupe unless it’s an M3.


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ZHPizza
10-18-2018, 12:16 PM
Well you can be super lazy in eco pro mode which I absolute love since I have fun in the game of hypermiling. The rush of speed runs costs a lot of money with police and towing here. LOL.

But if I do need to GO, no downshift is needed. Half a second of turbo spool and I have over 400ft-lbs at my command. If I’m already at 2,000RPM or higher than torque is near instant and it’ll make your passengers lose grip of their phone if they’re not hanging onto it tightly. Haha

Diesel power delivery is different than my friend’s X5M which I’ve driven around and is much faster than most vehicles on the road. It’s stupid ridiculous and not needed. LOLBruh that's how I live too. Either hypermiling or hooning. My mpg numbers appear average, but it's not from alternating between 15 and 30 mpg based on how I feel like driving that day.

Fenrir
10-19-2018, 11:57 AM
After three months off the road, it's good to have it back again. After dealing with that pulley issue a few months back, I just decided to pull everything. Plus one of the holes for the tensioner was kinda goofed. So I had a local shop drill and helicoil it for me. The bolt was working itself out while driving. Which is weird. Either way, fits now.

So, all new pulleys, standardized all the bolts that I could, and even replaced the water pump and fuel pump. Cause screw it. I was already knee deep in the engine bay and had both new pumps sitting in my parts pile. Time to focus on the body now. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181019/141935bbef4a871c2d86ccc1b453eea1.jpg

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nextelbuddy
10-20-2018, 05:49 AM
dang that looks good. love the side profile with the 135s and the ride height looks great

704sw
10-20-2018, 06:20 AM
dang that looks good. love the side profile with the 135s and the ride height looks great

The CSL bootlid really goes well with the 135s. Ugh, I’ve been lying to myself saying I don’t want one...but I do.

ZHPizza
10-20-2018, 07:11 AM
The CSL bootlid really goes well with the 135s. Ugh, I’ve been lying to myself saying I don’t want one...but I do.Man I've been in the same boat. Almost picked up that one on Craigslist a few weeks ago, but kept looking at pictures and couldn't decide if I liked it. Figured if I can't decide if I even like it, then why spend the money?

Because maybe I like it??? Heck

704sw
10-20-2018, 07:30 AM
Man I've been in the same boat. Almost picked up that one on Craigslist a few weeks ago, but kept looking at pictures and couldn't decide if I liked it. Figured if I can't decide if I even like it, then why spend the money?

Because maybe I like it??? Heck

I saw that one too. For the price I almost said “ehhh why not, I can probably break even if I don’t like it.” But that same seller posted a ragged ass interior, so I assumed it would either have janky fitment or something. Too big of a red flag.

Fenrir
10-20-2018, 08:17 AM
Thanks guys :). I appreciate the compliments.

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danewilson77
10-20-2018, 02:49 PM
Yes i understand... But... Meh

Sent from my ZTE A2017U using TapatalkNo. Not meh.

That car is the shit. He can put an ///M on the roof if he wants to.

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danewilson77
10-20-2018, 02:49 PM
Copy.
I haven't called his car anything, actually. Yes I agree it is godly. But it will not ever be a factory m3. I'm not putting it down whatsoever, don't get me wrong. I love it.

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Rovert
10-21-2018, 03:00 PM
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san
10-21-2018, 03:47 PM
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Happy birthday Trevor!


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ZHPizza
10-22-2018, 05:27 AM
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181021/c64182ad00f1da5aa76879602285b954.jpgLol hbd 2 ur duck trunk

iya_e46
10-22-2018, 08:29 AM
https://photos.app.goo.gl/wZm5uGcX8vtGnAeQA

704sw
10-22-2018, 08:32 AM
https://photos.app.goo.gl/wZm5uGcX8vtGnAeQA

Beautiful color combo.

Rovert
10-22-2018, 08:48 AM
Happy birthday Trevor!



Lol hbd 2 ur duck trunk

LOL Thanks guys. I so knew Pizza would reply with duck in the message. :P Hahaha

704sw
10-22-2018, 03:18 PM
Emma is alive.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1961/43688440170_7f91a02ac4_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/29yAFbs)

Finally worked out to get Nate on-track for the SCCA’s last Track Night in America at Carolina Motorsports Park about an hour south of Charlotte. He’ll provide an update, I’m sure, but I hope this is something I can get him to do more often.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1936/45505513631_4ce62704d0_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2ckaDPe)

She desperately needs the brakes bled, so I cut my day short. Didn’t want to take any chances with soft brakes, but that’s just how it goes when you go 38 days without your car and try to take her to the track 3 hours after getting her back. It worked out well, in a way, because it allowed me to ride passenger/instructor for Nate.

tomnobes
10-22-2018, 03:38 PM
Emma is alive.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1961/43688440170_7f91a02ac4_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/29yAFbs)

Finally worked out to get Nate on-track for the SCCA’s last Track Night in America at Carolina Motorsports Park about an hour south of Charlotte. He’ll provide an update, I’m sure, but I hope this is something I can get him to do more often.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1936/45505513631_4ce62704d0_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2ckaDPe)

She desperately needs the brakes bled, so I cut my day short. Didn’t want to take any chances with soft brakes, but that’s just how it goes when you go 38 days without your car and try to take her to the track 3 hours after getting her back. It worked out well, in a way, because it allowed me to ride passenger/instructor for Nate.Woot woot!

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san
10-22-2018, 03:47 PM
Emma is alive.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1961/43688440170_7f91a02ac4_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/29yAFbs)

Finally worked out to get Nate on-track for the SCCA’s last Track Night in America at Carolina Motorsports Park about an hour south of Charlotte. He’ll provide an update, I’m sure, but I hope this is something I can get him to do more often.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1936/45505513631_4ce62704d0_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2ckaDPe)

She desperately needs the brakes bled, so I cut my day short. Didn’t want to take any chances with soft brakes, but that’s just how it goes when you go 38 days without your car and try to take her to the track 3 hours after getting her back. It worked out well, in a way, because it allowed me to ride passenger/instructor for Nate.

So how did you deal with the insurance company?


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704sw
10-22-2018, 04:53 PM
So how did you deal with the insurance company?


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The shop is really good, and knew my standards. They handled a lot of back and forth for me.

The shop’s front person told me I did not get the best of Progressive’s people in the area, and said that might have been part of my crappy experience. But she also said even I’d been working with the really good guy it still would’ve been a “mediocre experience at best. They’re just not very good to work with.”

Sockethead
10-22-2018, 05:13 PM
At least you got your "totaled" car back lookin' good

704sw
10-22-2018, 05:49 PM
At least you got your "totaled" car back lookin' good

The shop was able to do a couple things to keep the repair bill down, which resulted in Progressive no longer uttering the “T” word. Not cutting corners, just things like letting me help source a couple of parts to keep Prog. from paying outrageous prices for parts I can source much more easily.

I’ll be looking more thoroughly at her this week, but I think I’m satisfied thus far.

RUS_ZHP
10-22-2018, 05:56 PM
Emma is alive.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1961/43688440170_7f91a02ac4_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/29yAFbs)

Finally worked out to get Nate on-track for the SCCA’s last Track Night in America at Carolina Motorsports Park about an hour south of Charlotte. He’ll provide an update, I’m sure, but I hope this is something I can get him to do more often.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1936/45505513631_4ce62704d0_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2ckaDPe)

She desperately needs the brakes bled, so I cut my day short. Didn’t want to take any chances with soft brakes, but that’s just how it goes when you go 38 days without your car and try to take her to the track 3 hours after getting her back. It worked out well, in a way, because it allowed me to ride passenger/instructor for Nate.I love those pictures!!! Cars look sooooo good

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joeybananaz18
10-22-2018, 06:02 PM
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Olive enjoying nice cool crisp fall weather.

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Nothing particularly about this one, I just really like having her wait for me when I get off the train.


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ZHPizza
10-22-2018, 06:17 PM
Emma is alive.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1961/43688440170_7f91a02ac4_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/29yAFbs)

Finally worked out to get Nate on-track for the SCCA’s last Track Night in America at Carolina Motorsports Park about an hour south of Charlotte. He’ll provide an update, I’m sure, but I hope this is something I can get him to do more often.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1936/45505513631_4ce62704d0_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2ckaDPe)

She desperately needs the brakes bled, so I cut my day short. Didn’t want to take any chances with soft brakes, but that’s just how it goes when you go 38 days without your car and try to take her to the track 3 hours after getting her back. It worked out well, in a way, because it allowed me to ride passenger/instructor for Nate.Lol Google photos went buck wild on one of my shots:

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181023/5a3b10ac2f16f2970bc56ffbaf75f3ea.jpg

stephenkirsh
10-22-2018, 06:38 PM
Spotted my first X2.

Wtf is there a bmw badge on the C pillar?

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704sw
10-22-2018, 06:48 PM
Spotted my first X2.

Wtf is there a bmw badge on the C pillar?

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Of all the models for which they chose to pull an E9 design cue, they chose the friggin’ X2 lol.

Sreten
10-22-2018, 10:46 PM
I saw these in Germany a while back. Ugly looking thing, ain't it?

@Spenser, good to see bella back on the road! Imola & Estoril are looking powerful in those photos.

san
10-23-2018, 03:48 AM
The shop was able to do a couple things to keep the repair bill down, which resulted in Progressive no longer uttering the “T” word. Not cutting corners, just things like letting me help source a couple of parts to keep Prog. from paying outrageous prices for parts I can source much more easily.

I’ll be looking more thoroughly at her this week, but I think I’m satisfied thus far.

Glad it all worked out. Looks as good as new in the pics at least...


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san
10-23-2018, 03:49 AM
I saw these in Germany a while back. Ugly looking thing, ain't it?

@Spenser, good to see bella back on the road! Imola & Estoril are looking powerful in those photos.

I think it’s one of the better looking ones compared to everything else in its segment...


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san
10-23-2018, 04:26 AM
Of all the models for which they chose to pull an E9 design cue, they chose the friggin’ X2 lol.

Have you also noticed the front kidney grills are upside down compared to the rest of the line up? As in smaller on top and larger at the bottom...


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az3579
10-23-2018, 05:31 AM
I saw these in Germany a while back. Ugly looking thing, ain't it?

@Spenser, good to see bella back on the road! Imola & Estoril are looking powerful in those photos.

Actually I like the way they look. And they corner pretty darn flat for a crossover. I got to try one for about 2 laps around an autocross course and was pleasantly surprised. That BMW badge on the C pillar is pretty stupid though.

I still wouldn't buy one though.

Vas
10-23-2018, 05:40 AM
Man BMW is really trying to flood the market with some weird vehicles lately.

In Just the X-models, it goes from X1 to X7.

Sreten
10-23-2018, 06:42 AM
Actually I like the way they look. And they corner pretty darn flat for a crossover. I got to try one for about 2 laps around an autocross course and was pleasantly surprised. That BMW badge on the C pillar is pretty stupid though.

I still wouldn't buy one though.

I haven't driven one so I can't comment there. I'm not digging the whole crossover thing in general.
Typically too fat and too big but that goes for any car manufacturer nowadays... C pillar is enormous and dunno why they made fuel filler door so ginormous. I'll admit X2 beats Volvo XC40 any day.

But to be honest, I'm not crazy about any newer BMW models. They filled up everything from X1 to X7 which I think is one of the ugliest cars BMW made.

I used to look forward BMW releasing new models now I'm just like blah.

az3579
10-23-2018, 07:42 AM
I'm not digging the whole crossover thing in general.


Yeah.. I hate crossovers with a passion. Getting pretty tired of not being able to see "through" large vehicles on the highway.

nextelbuddy
10-23-2018, 12:17 PM
Blinging with those two coupes. Wish your wheels had slightly more concave profile but I know they are more track oriented wheel specs

ZHPizza
10-23-2018, 12:45 PM
My shots from our TNIA date...

Ready to kick the fires and light the tires!
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181023/8e5bc6337890b3a1b4213c6a0240a7f7.jpg

I was dog tired and stupid hungry and my brain was barely functioning all day. I could not, for the life of me, remember the layout of the track. Every turn was a surprise. I made do with what I had on hand:
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181023/bb463a80aa1e5905129a3ab37aead30c.jpg

Mirror visor on my cheap-o helmet is cool (like fonzie.....guys?)
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181023/881071e7efa4cc28a15176de6190817e.jpg

18x8.5 Anthracite v 18x9.5 Hypersilver/brake dust
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A little concerned with my mpg for the day, but living above 5k rpm will do that :dunno
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Dirty and abused bitches enjoying the sunset
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Sockethead
10-23-2018, 01:59 PM
Sorry bud, you’ll never be as cool as the Fonz :)

Rovert
10-23-2018, 04:55 PM
My shots from our TNIA date...


#ZHPBros

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181024/5e02672e90ff1aee0be269c1eb0083af.jpg

#RacecarCooling

holyc0w
10-23-2018, 07:42 PM
#RacecarEating

ZHPizza
10-24-2018, 01:14 PM
lol dude caught me looking at the map in the passenger seat during the warmup laps. that pinstripe is poppin tho!

https://photos.smugmug.com/20181022-TrackNight/i-HKrtZfm/0/85266492/X3/_MG_4763-X3.jpg

and Spenser actually looking through the turn like a nerd

https://photos.smugmug.com/20181022-TrackNight/i-rbngVv9/0/c072270a/X3/_MG_5590-X3.jpg

3LiterStraightSix
10-24-2018, 01:20 PM
lol dude caught me looking at the map in the passenger seat during the warmup laps. that pinstripe is poppin tho!

https://photos.smugmug.com/20181022-TrackNight/i-HKrtZfm/0/85266492/X3/_MG_4763-X3.jpg

and Spenser actually looking through the turn like a nerd

https://photos.smugmug.com/20181022-TrackNight/i-rbngVv9/0/c072270a/X3/_MG_5590-X3.jpgWhat side fenders are those?

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3LiterStraightSix
10-24-2018, 01:21 PM
Side skirts*

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ZHPizza
10-24-2018, 01:26 PM
Side skirts*

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?? both cars are stock bodywork

except for my 2hot2touch clear bumper reflectors

3LiterStraightSix
10-24-2018, 01:28 PM
Oh i looked closer, the shadow at the back of the skirt made it look like it came out there.

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Rovert
10-24-2018, 01:42 PM
except for my 2hot2touch clear bumper reflectors

[emoji23][emoji23] you’re a riot. I wish you were local. So many characters here. My duck tail would be graced with your presence.

ZHPizza
10-25-2018, 04:54 AM
[emoji23][emoji23] you’re a riot. I wish you were local. So many characters here. My duck tail would be graced with your presence.

Perterman and I have talked about packing up our families and heading to the BC area. Not Vancouver, because money, but up in the mountains east of you clowns.

I'll bring my wagon :)

704sw
10-25-2018, 06:44 AM
and Spenser actually looking through the turn like a nerd

https://photos.smugmug.com/20181022-TrackNight/i-rbngVv9/0/c072270a/X3/_MG_5590-X3.jpg

Ah yes I didn’t have enough time to put my harness in before that session, so I was sliding all over the damn place with the 3-point and whatever shitty product Loren wipes down my seats with.

I’ll have to look up Tradd’s pics. He’s a good photog and a nice guy, but I was a little disappointed with the resolution of the Roval pic I bought from him.

holyc0w
10-25-2018, 07:44 AM
Ah yes I didn’t have enough time to put my harness in before that session, so I was sliding all over the damn place with the 3-point and whatever shitty product Loren wipes down my seats with.


Cloth seats FTW

704sw
10-25-2018, 07:51 AM
Cloth seats FTW

100%. Riding in Nate’s car was very eye-opening as to the ass-gripping benefits of alcantara.

ZHPizza
10-25-2018, 08:56 AM
100%. Riding in Nate’s car was very eye-opening as to the ass-gripping benefits of alcantara.

Everyone that gets in my car receives a complimentary ass-gripping. You knew what you signed up for.

OH YOU'RE TALKIN ABOUT THE SEATS OHHHH

Newjack
10-25-2018, 11:07 AM
Everyone that gets in my car receives a complimentary ass-gripping. You knew what you signed up for.

OH YOU'RE TALKIN ABOUT THE SEATS OHHHH

pls squeeze my cheeks brah

slater
10-25-2018, 11:29 AM
Perterman and I have talked about packing up our families and heading to the BC area. Not Vancouver, because money, but up in the mountains east of you clowns.

haha, this may happen soon for us... talking about it last night, actually.

BMWCurves
10-25-2018, 12:21 PM
haha, this may happen soon for us... talking about it last night, actually.

https://i.imgur.com/jgpQoNW.gif

Join us on the best coast!

slater
10-25-2018, 12:24 PM
https://i.imgur.com/jgpQoNW.gif

Join us on the best coast!

LOL. it's no secret that i love the PacNW. if things go as 'planned' (i use that term lightly), we'll be moving out there in summer 2020.

ZHPizza
10-25-2018, 12:56 PM
pls squeeze my cheeks brah

:hashbrowns

nextelbuddy
11-01-2018, 10:59 AM
Took a fancy cellphone shot of the wagon. Vas already pointed out my loose fabric on the b pillar on Instagram lol. I need to switch to Black pillars and headliner ASAP to go with the factory NB interiorhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181101/8116bf327ba88f09211f97e4a8661cba.jpg

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3LiterStraightSix
11-01-2018, 11:03 AM
Took a fancy cellphone shot of the wagon. Vas already pointed out my loose fabric on the b pillar on Instagram lol. I need to switch to Black pillars and headliner ASAP to go with the factory NB interiorhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181101/8116bf327ba88f09211f97e4a8661cba.jpg

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Vas
11-01-2018, 12:18 PM
Took a fancy cellphone shot of the wagon. Vas already pointed out my loose fabric on the b pillar on Instagram lol. I need to switch to Black pillars and headliner ASAP to go with the factory NB interiorhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181101/8116bf327ba88f09211f97e4a8661cba.jpg

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LOL no hard feeling right?

Ever consider doing Grey or Black Alcantara?

ZHP_Brandon
11-01-2018, 12:21 PM
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Last night here on Long Island [emoji854]


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Johnmadd
11-01-2018, 04:34 PM
Got some new wheels for dirty old girl

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3LiterStraightSix
11-01-2018, 04:40 PM
34209
Last night here on Long Island [emoji854]


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkThat's a fat track in the back! Spacers or offset?

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nextelbuddy
11-01-2018, 04:53 PM
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Last night here on Long Island [emoji854]


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That looks really good what are the specs and setup on the rear wheels. What wheel size and offset and what tire size on are you using a spacer? I'll be willing to give up my 135 wheels just to get that set up.

704sw
11-01-2018, 05:04 PM
Got some new wheels for dirty old girl

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181102/c012a01fe22be31a47e1ea58e4c9a1be.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181102/0884bda95d89aee73196c08a0f990ee4.jpg

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You made the right choice! What size did you end up getting?

Johnmadd
11-01-2018, 05:19 PM
You made the right choice! What size did you end up getting?

17x8.5 et 40, and some different continental tire that I was told are made "special for discount tire stores". So far I love everything about the new setup. Discount tire in Williamsburg va is awesome and I will definitely use them for mount and dismount for my next set of tires.

ZHP_Brandon
11-01-2018, 05:37 PM
That's a fat track in the back! Spacers or offset?

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Thank you! And it’s strictly Offset, no spacers needed for this fitment

This is my staggered set of Apex Wheels, I have a full squared set up I’ll be putting on tomorrow afternoon til the snow falls here in NY lol


That looks really good what are the specs and setup on the rear wheels. What wheel size and offset and what tire size on are you using a spacer? I'll be willing to give up my 135 wheels just to get that set up.

Thank you so much lol I thoroughly enjoy the look of the apex wheels but I do miss being OEM+ with my 135’s, fitment is as follows for anyone interested

Rear: Apex Arc-8’s : 18x9.5 (Offset) ET35
Tires: Continental Extreme Contacts : 255/35’s

I still have my 135’s just laying around as a full squared set up of 18x8.5’s that I ran with a 10MM spacer in the rear before lol here’s a picture for reference

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704sw
11-01-2018, 05:44 PM
Rear: Apex Arc-8’s : 18x9.5 (Offset) ET35
Tires: Continental Extreme Contacts : 255/35’s

Wow that’s aggressive for a 255 tire. Nate runs that same wheel with stretched 235s and even that required rolling/trimming on stock springs.

ZHP_Brandon
11-01-2018, 06:31 PM
Wow that’s aggressive for a 255 tire. Nate runs that same wheel with stretched 235s and even that required rolling/trimming on stock springs.

Really? I’ve never rolled my car ever & have completely stock suspension (for now), I’m looking for suspension suggestions but I question the need for coil overs for my self considering my car just see’s spirited driving and some mountain time the 1-2 times a year I go upstate

I very rarely have anyone in my back seat at all so as aggressive as it may be, It does rub slightly when 2 people are back there

I have M3 quarters in storage in case one day I ever decide to pull the trigger, but it would remain a facelifted sedan


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704sw
11-02-2018, 05:30 AM
Really? I’ve never rolled my car ever & have completely stock suspension (for now), I’m looking for suspension suggestions but I question the need for coil overs for my self considering my car just see’s spirited driving and some mountain time the 1-2 times a year I go upstate

I very rarely have anyone in my back seat at all so as aggressive as it may be, It does rub slightly when 2 people are back there

I have M3 quarters in storage in case one day I ever decide to pull the trigger, but it would remain a facelifted sedan


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Yea I never have backseat passengers either other than my dogs. Just to humor myself I’m going to put my 5mm spacers on my 9.5” ET45 rears with 255/35 PSS. I’m pretty sure I’ll rub just getting out of the driveway. I’m lowered on H&R Sports but I have a little bit of extra negative camber.

san
11-02-2018, 08:05 AM
Got some new wheels for dirty old girl

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181102/c012a01fe22be31a47e1ea58e4c9a1be.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181102/0884bda95d89aee73196c08a0f990ee4.jpg

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FungShui
11-03-2018, 08:14 PM
Found a good parking spot at work today.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181104/ca4e003f874c905ca50b673db144824e.jpg

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cakM3
11-03-2018, 09:43 PM
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181104/8ea157bf9c9a6dc6c5132b63169a95d1.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181104/451f4914d882ecda03499955b2613959.jpg

A small gathering at my driveway this evening. A Touring and my two S4 Avants...


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Newjack
11-04-2018, 09:53 AM
Got some new wheels for dirty old girl

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181102/c012a01fe22be31a47e1ea58e4c9a1be.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181102/0884bda95d89aee73196c08a0f990ee4.jpg

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Johnmadd
11-04-2018, 10:09 AM
:applause


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So hot

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Thanks guys, been wanting these wheels for years.

Sockethead
11-04-2018, 10:19 AM
Looks good John, about time! :)

Johnmadd
11-04-2018, 10:33 AM
Looks good John, about time! :)Thanks Rob, it really is about time. I need smoked tails to finish of the look I'm going for now.

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Newjack
11-04-2018, 02:35 PM
Thanks Rob, it really is about time. I need smoked tails to finish of the look I'm going for now.

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I think it looks perfect as is. So fucking suit and tie.

Rovert
11-04-2018, 04:57 PM
Clean and blow dry my car! Done in 20 minutes. [emoji23]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181105/6db9c499d2f44a2fd3ab1cda463ed23d.jpg

Newjack
11-04-2018, 05:39 PM
Clean and blow dry my car! Done in 20 minutes. [emoji23]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181105/6db9c499d2f44a2fd3ab1cda463ed23d.jpg

Wait did you wash your car in 20 minutes??

Rovert
11-04-2018, 05:46 PM
Wait did you wash your car in 20 minutes??

Yeah. Running water and a wash mitt. I rarely use soap unless the car is really really dirty.

Newjack
11-04-2018, 06:23 PM
Yeah. Running water and a wash mitt. I rarely use soap unless the car is really really dirty.I've never tried washing a car without soap before. I guess you don't need it if you keep up with it. Wheels take me forever though...

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704sw
11-04-2018, 06:31 PM
I've never tried washing a car without soap before. I guess you don't need it if you keep up with it. Wheels take me forever though...

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It’s because he has ceramic coating. I have it (needs reapplying in spring) but I would still never wash a car with a mitt/sponge if there wasn’t soap in the water—bad habit imo. Don’t @ me.

Rovert
11-04-2018, 06:33 PM
I've never tried washing a car without soap before. I guess you don't need it if you keep up with it. Wheels take me forever though...


Yeah. Never had a problem. Dirt is always just being pushed away with falling water. But maybe the Canadian dirt is better. [emoji23] wheels take me 30 seconds a corner. I have a wheel brush with long bristles. It gets the face, the inside spokes, and spoke ends easily! Again I just use running water and it’s clean. I just do it when I start seeing a different layer on the wheel.

DeathTrap
11-05-2018, 05:46 AM
I would never try that with a black car. One wrong move, and it's game over.

az3579
11-05-2018, 06:07 AM
Yeah, I would never wash a car without soap... you want as much lubrication between the wash mitt and the paint as possible to prevent scratching. It gliding easily doesn't mean it isn't scratching! Just be careful my friend - Estoril is too nice of a color to scratch! :)

ZHPizza
11-05-2018, 10:08 AM
Clean and blow dry my car! Done in 20 minutes. [emoji23]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181105/6db9c499d2f44a2fd3ab1cda463ed23d.jpg

I also get strange looks from my neighbors when I'm blow drying my car


but ya know



fuck em

Sockethead
11-05-2018, 10:14 AM
I dried the M2 like that the other day because I was in a hurry

Newjack
11-05-2018, 03:24 PM
Yeah. Never had a problem. Dirt is always just being pushed away with falling water. But maybe the Canadian dirt is better. [emoji23] wheels take me 30 seconds a corner. I have a wheel brush with long bristles. It gets the face, the inside spokes, and spoke ends easily! Again I just use running water and it’s clean. I just do it when I start seeing a different layer on the wheel.

Do you have a link to the wheel brush you use? I really need to get something better than what I have. Heard good things about wheel woolies or whatever they are called but if memory serves me they were pretty expensive.


It’s because he has ceramic coating. I have it (needs reapplying in spring) but I would still never wash a car with a mitt/sponge if there wasn’t soap in the water—bad habit imo. Don’t @ me.

Is the ceramic coating something I can apply myself or is this a professional thing? I used Chemical Guys Jetseal 109 on the ZHP one year and it was great. Would love to get something on the 135 before winter comes in full force.

Rovert
11-05-2018, 05:16 PM
Do you have a link to the wheel brush you use? I really need to get something better than what I have. Heard good things about wheel woolies or whatever they are called but if memory serves me they were pretty expensive.

Is the ceramic coating something I can apply myself or is this a professional thing? I used Chemical Guys Jetseal 109 on the ZHP one year and it was great. Would love to get something on the 135 before winter comes in full force.

This is more of less what it looks like. The bristles are long and soft! :) They get into everywhere I need it too quickly. Maybe once every couple months if it's nice out and I'm patient I'll use my wheel mitt to clean the brake dust in the barrels and behind the spokes. Your 135M wheels do take more effort though...I hated cleaning those. LOL
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51RYVPLwThL._SX466_.jpg

You can apply ceramic yourself. You just want to get a really good 1 or 2 step polish to remove all swirls so it's mirror finish. Then you apply a layer of ceramic/glass over it to lock it in! I paid to have it professionally clear coat corrected and ceramic. I paid a lot of money so I can buy back my time to keep this car clean and "detailed" looking. My whole front end is also wrapped in XPEL self healing wrap. I have easily made the money back in professional productivity with the time saved. It's not that I don't care about my car, it's that the car isn't my life as much as when I was younger so I would like to spend my resources to make it easy to maintain a shiny ride while enjoying the more important parts of my life which is not detailing my car constantly because I like it clean. LOL

ZHPizza
11-05-2018, 06:08 PM
Reminded myself why I can't have a splitter

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Newjack
11-05-2018, 06:08 PM
This is more of less what it looks like. The bristles are long and soft! :) They get into everywhere I need it too quickly. Maybe once every couple months if it's nice out and I'm patient I'll use my wheel mitt to clean the brake dust in the barrels and behind the spokes. Your 135M wheels do take more effort though...I hated cleaning those. LOL
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51RYVPLwThL._SX466_.jpg

You can apply ceramic yourself. You just want to get a really good 1 or 2 step polish to remove all swirls so it's mirror finish. Then you apply a layer of ceramic/glass over it to lock it in! I paid to have it professionally clear coat corrected and ceramic. I paid a lot of money so I can buy back my time to keep this car clean and "detailed" looking. My whole front end is also wrapped in XPEL self healing wrap. I have easily made the money back in professional productivity with the time saved. It's not that I don't care about my car, it's that the car isn't my life as much as when I was younger so I would like to spend my resources to make it easy to maintain a shiny ride while enjoying the more important parts of my life which is not detailing my car constantly because I like it clean. LOLThanks for the advice. This is the route I plan to go. When I sealed the ZHP I spent all weekend washing buffing and clay barring the car. Made sure it was nice and smooth before sealing. If I knew of a professional place around here that I could trust I would strongly considering spending a good chunk of change to have some of these taken care of. Like you said, time is money.

I'll look around for brushes like that one. My wheels get dusty so fast with the OEM pads but I won't ever exchange performance for less dust.

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az3579
11-05-2018, 07:25 PM
It's not that I don't care about my car, it's that the car isn't my life as much as when I was younger so I would like to spend my resources to make it easy to maintain a shiny ride while enjoying the more important parts of my life which is not detailing my car constantly because I like it clean. LOL

Yeah I really wish there was a professional detailer that would just take the car and wash it for me on a regular basis. :(

And that is why my car hasn't been washed in over 3 months...

Rovert
11-06-2018, 12:57 AM
My wheels get dusty so fast with the OEM pads but I won't ever exchange performance for less dust.


I have no idea what is on my car right now but I'm usually cleaning dirt more than dust. It takes 300 miles to start showing any significant collection of dust and I love that balance. It's completely opposite as how I experienced with my ZHP and OEM pads. My braking performance is still the same as OEM ZHP. When I changed my ZHP to Stoptech Street performance pads, that completely transformed my wheel cleaning experience while still holding decent cold pad/rotor feel. If I needed to, I could still get into ABS with cold pads, so stopping power was never compromised. I may have lost a tiny bit of the initial bite/grab that OEM has but I gained a more linear experience.

I believe BMW went that route to give most drivers (who won't work brakes hard enough to get searing hot) a huge confidence boost knowing they can stop so effectively with a slight tap for city driving. What you give up with OEM (lots of dust) is the ability to repetitively stop from high-speed down to slow speed before brake fade sets in while I gain the ability to brake hard over and over again. Again you will have to find that balance "for you" in higher performance pads as there is no "perfect" pad for everyone.

3ZHP
11-07-2018, 05:24 AM
Today’s Facebook memory from 8 years ago!

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KTS317
11-07-2018, 05:30 PM
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704sw
11-07-2018, 05:44 PM
That art/graffiti is friggin’ awesome. Great backdrop.

330i ZHP
11-07-2018, 06:58 PM
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330i ZHP
11-07-2018, 07:00 PM
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johnrando
11-07-2018, 07:06 PM
Guy, KTS, 330... grt pics!

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704sw
11-07-2018, 07:38 PM
That E30 had me drooling, but my lord your ‘02 is unworldly beautiful.

Rovert
11-11-2018, 03:27 PM
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704sw
11-11-2018, 04:03 PM
The blue is *so* bright it took me a minute to realize it wasn’t a selective desaturation * la 2005 teenage girl MySpace picture.

joeybananaz18
11-11-2018, 04:52 PM
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So am I gonna have to be the one to ask about the purple dinosaur?

Rovert
11-11-2018, 05:32 PM
The blue is *so* bright it took me a minute to realize it wasn’t a selective desaturation * la 2005 teenage girl MySpace picture.

LOL I took color away from the green plants since it’s fall and they’re supposed to be brown but it’s too warm still!! In the magic of things, blue things popped out! [emoji51]

BMWCurves
11-17-2018, 10:31 AM
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Every time I see this car I doubt my dedication to the coupe lyfe

RUS_ZHP
11-17-2018, 11:44 AM
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DeathTrap
11-17-2018, 02:13 PM
Feels good to finally have a normal parking brake! The old shoes were cracking and falling apart on original rotors. I must say that I am very impressed that they lasted 15+ years. BMWs get a bad rap...sometimes...cooling systems excluded. The shocks are DEAD. Super Dead. Stage 3 dead.

New:
Rotors
Pads
Sensor
Boots
Shoes
Drum Hardware
Adjustment
Beer

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Johnmadd
11-17-2018, 03:39 PM
Feels good to finally have a normal parking brake! The old shoes were cracking and falling apart on original rotors. I must say that I am very impressed that they lasted 15+ years. BMWs get a bad rap...sometimes...cooling systems excluded. The shocks are DEAD. Super Dead. Stage 3 dead.

New:
Rotors
Pads
Sensor
Boots
Shoes
Drum Hardware
Adjustment
Beer

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4866/44112101980_80c1bb7d40_z.jpg

Werd... but when taken care of they are the bestest! Mine looks worse than most here but at 217,xxx miles it is super reliable still. I expect at least 500,000 miles out of this car or it will be considered a lemon imo.

stephenkirsh
11-17-2018, 06:48 PM
One of the two parking brakes on my zhp was broke since I bought it at 115k Haven’t bothered fixing it. Seems to replace?

704sw
11-17-2018, 07:30 PM
I did a full parking brake rebuild last fall or this spring, I can’t remember which. My adjuster wheel was just a big, seized, rusty mess ([emoji1589] Canada). The only part to give me any grief was stretching the second spring once the first one is in place.

Not having to find perfectly level places to park made it worth the effort.

KTS317
11-17-2018, 08:35 PM
Every time I see this car I doubt my dedication to the coupe lyfe

Thanks! It was enough to change my dedication! Even looking at E90 Ms next and not really considering an E92 [emoji38]


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KTS317
11-17-2018, 08:40 PM
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This color suits the car so well. All around perfect.


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330i ZHP
11-18-2018, 05:56 AM
This color suits the car so well. All around perfect.


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Thank you

DeathTrap
11-18-2018, 07:04 AM
Drums just suck to work on all around compared to disc. Luckily, I had a drum brake kit laying around. Made the springs a piece of cake.
It is definitely worth the hassle.

stephenkirsh
11-18-2018, 09:14 AM
Drums just suck to work on all around compared to disc. Luckily, I had a drum brake kit laying around. Made the springs a piece of cake.
It is definitely worth the hassle.

What's the kit?

DeathTrap
11-20-2018, 04:39 PM
What's the kit?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00061SGO0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Well worth the money

az3579
11-27-2018, 04:30 PM
The spare 32's mounted with brand new Blizzaks. Meeeeeaaaaattt.

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DeathTrap
11-27-2018, 06:09 PM
Man, she looks like she is ready to tear up some icy roads!

How's your Pixel 3, btw?

-Pixel 2 XL owner

az3579
11-27-2018, 07:30 PM
Man, she looks like she is ready to tear up some icy roads!

Not quite... needs sway bar end links, an alignment, and desperately needs brakes front and back. The rotors have massive lips on the edges!
Just placed an order to address all that.



How's your Pixel 3, btw?

-Pixel 2 XL owner

I absolutely love it. I like small phones, so I got the non-XL version, 128 GB. I am pleased with the size of the Pixel 3 non-XL; a lot more screen real estate compared to my original Pixel, while still being operable with a single hand. I haven't had any issues with it so far, and don't have to charge it at all throughout the day, even if using GPS. The battery truly does last all day with my light-to-moderate usage.

3LiterStraightSix
11-27-2018, 07:43 PM
Installing winter wheels on wife's car https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181117/2c80ed9fcbd148286b0075fc36e01f95.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181117/8f4dc2595405d43b56ec0947f5c0fc9f.jpg

Sent from my SM-G900V using TapatalkHmm [emoji848] may i ask why you choose to go staggered for the winter?

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RUS_ZHP
11-28-2018, 10:46 AM
Hmm [emoji848] may i ask why you choose to go staggered for the winter?

Sent from my ZTE A2017U using TapatalkBecause I got those winter wheels with this car. I am planning to go square once I'll have to replace tires.

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az3579
11-28-2018, 11:09 AM
Because I got those winter wheels with this car. I am planning to go square once I'll have to replace tires.

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My Style 68 wheels are staggered as well, but I run squared tires. I rotate them front to back (directional tires) with no issues. It looks a little goofy putting 225 tires on a 8.5" wheel though, but I get over it because #wintermode. :)

Hornung418
11-28-2018, 02:07 PM
My Style 68 wheels are staggered as well, but I run squared tires. I rotate them front to back (directional tires) with no issues. It looks a little goofy putting 225 tires on a 8.5" wheel though, but I get over it because #wintermode. :)Lol I have 225/45/17 on 9" wheels...

Stanceboi

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704sw
11-28-2018, 02:48 PM
Lol I have 225/45/17 on 9" wheels...

Stanceboi

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I have 225s on my 8.5J fronts (CSL reps), albeit mine are only 40 sidewalls. Nate runs 235s on 9.5J.

#stancenation

RUS_ZHP
11-28-2018, 05:23 PM
My Style 68 wheels are staggered as well, but I run squared tires. I rotate them front to back (directional tires) with no issues. It looks a little goofy putting 225 tires on a 8.5" wheel though, but I get over it because #wintermode. :)

My tires are square as well at 225. I think I just being to cheap and didn't bother to buy spacers.
I run the similar combination on my red zhp. I have staggered wheels, but square 205 wheels, which are even weirder. Not to mention that I cannot push on gas pedal in the corners.
You made me think about spacers Botond.


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3LiterStraightSix
11-28-2018, 05:31 PM
Lol I have 225/45/17 on 9" wheels...

Stanceboi

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Hornung418
11-28-2018, 05:44 PM
I have 225s on my 8.5J fronts (CSL reps), albeit mine are only 40 sidewalls. Nate runs 235s on 9.5J.

#stancenationI ran 235/40/18 on my 8.5" square CSL reps back when I had the ZHP.

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