Post your daily ZHP/BMW/MINI pics!

[az3579]

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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I actually have spacers as well. 12.5mm all around, for effective offsets of +34.5 and +37.5.
Unfortunately I don't have any shots showing the angle down the side of the car, so this is the closest I've got:


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[3LiterStraightSix]

I actually have spacers as well. 12.5mm all around, for effective offsets of +34.5 and +37.5.
Unfortunately I don't have any shots showing the angle down the side of the car, so this is the closest I've got:


https://farm1.staticflickr.com/390/32799513981_5fd9dee4f5_b.jpgWhat setup are you sitting on? Front looks good

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[Rovert]

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[az3579]

What setup are you sitting on? Front looks good

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Bilstein PSS10's. I have to use spacers to clear the Wilwood BBKs, and figured 12.5mm pushes the 68's to right around where my BBS CH's are naturally without them (et35), which look perfect to me. Rear fenders are rolled.

[RUS_ZHP]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181129/0b61fd8813d50bf959f3b451ca2abb87.jpgDope!

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[3LiterStraightSix]

Bilstein PSS10's. I have to use spacers to clear the Wilwood BBKs, and figured 12.5mm pushes the 68's to right around where my BBS CH's are naturally without them (et35), which look perfect to me. Rear fenders are rolled.You actually rolled? I've been weighing the options and think i might go the dremel cut and anti rust paint route.

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[az3579]

You actually rolled? I've been weighing the options and think i might go the dremel cut and anti rust paint route.

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This is probably the better option. It's been done for a long time now, so I haven't bothered to cut it off.

[ZHPizza]

You actually rolled? I've been weighing the options and think i might go the dremel cut and anti rust paint route.

Sent from my ZTE A2017U using TapatalkThat's what I did, but the Dremel did not have nearly enough dick to cut through the layers of fender lip. I had to bust out the angle grinder.

[3LiterStraightSix]

That's what I did, but the Dremel did not have nearly enough dick to cut through the layers of fender lip. I had to bust out the angle grinder.All i have is a dremel as of now... Sounds like a trip to the local harbor freight... Man i love that store for cheap shit

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[az3579]

That's what I did, but the Dremel did not have nearly enough dick to cut through the layers of fender lip.

TWSS


So sorry, I had to. :rofl

[Rovert]

That's what I did, but the Dremel did not have nearly enough dick to cut through the layers of fender lip. I had to bust out the angle grinder.

Maybe if you gave the dremel yours? [emoji848] I reckon grinding on an angle wasn’t enough. [emoji2958]

[cornercarver]

This color suits the car so well. All around perfect.


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The purple brontosaurus is a nice accent too.;)

[cornercarver]

I ran 235/40/18 on my 8.5" square CSL reps back when I had the ZHP.
Same here for my summers (235 on a 8.5” CSL rep up front) and I’m pretty sure a 245 would fit without issue.

[san]

Same here for my summers (235 on a 8.5” CSL rep up front) and I’m pretty sure a 245 would fit without issue.

255 would fit on 8.5”, that’s the stock zhp rear size...


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[3LiterStraightSix]

255 would fit on 8.5”, that’s the stock zhp rear size...


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkIm running 255 on my style 68s too, i know the offset is different but i have at least half an inch clearance

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[cornercarver]

255 would fit on 8.5”, that’s the stock zhp rear size...


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I mean a 245 will fit up front...

[704sw]

I saw a car everyone seems to love, but I can’t stand. Naturally I had to take a picture.

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When I came out of Costco a guy in a Focus ST had parked a couple spots away. He was walking around my car checking it out from all 4 sides, but only glanced at the Stinger as he was coming into the store :biggrin

[Newjack]

I saw a car everyone seems to love, but I can’t stand. Naturally I had to take a picture.

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When I came out of Costco a guy in a Focus ST had parked a couple spots away. He was walking around my car checking it out from all 4 sides, but only glanced at the Stinger as he was coming into the store :biggrin

The Stinger is still, a Kia. They have gotten a lot better looking, but they aren't even close to performance.

[ZHPizza]

I saw a car everyone seems to love, but I can’t stand. Naturally I had to take a picture.

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When I came out of Costco a guy in a Focus ST had parked a couple spots away. He was walking around my car checking it out from all 4 sides, but only glanced at the Stinger as he was coming into the store :biggrinU in there shoppin 4 qj's bby?

[704sw]

The Stinger is still, a Kia. They have gotten a lot better looking, but they aren't even close to performance.

I still think the Genny coupe was Kia/Hyundai’s best looker. The C pillar is a trainwreck, the hood vents look childish, etc.


U in there shoppin 4 qj's bby?

Beer and groceries. I thought I was buying your 3500QJ eventually?

[stephenkirsh]

#ZKWcat

34395

[ZHPizza]

I still think the Genny coupe was Kia/Hyundai’s best looker. The C pillar is a trainwreck, the hood vents look childish, etc.



Beer and groceries. I thought I was buying your 3500QJ eventually?It can be yours

[ZHPizza]

Saw Spenser's even more obnoxious counterpart at the Char-lit DMV lol

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Don't mind the dog dick red car in the background he's a douche too

[Rovert]

dock dick red car

I think I’m missing something. [emoji848]

[ZHPizza]

I think I’m missing something. [emoji848]Oops fixed it [emoji190]

[Vas]

Saw Spenser's even more obnoxious counterpart at the Char-lit DMV lol

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Don't mind the dog dick red car in the background he's a douche too

That is a nice red tractor back there....

[704sw]

Oh dear lord that is the douchiest license plate I’ve ever seen.

[DeathTrap]

That's litty!!

[NoVAphotog]

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[Rovert]

Baby it’s cold outside....

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[Sockethead]

It was cold here too... 35°
Got to drive the wide body today!

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[3LiterStraightSix]

Baby it’s cold outside....

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181205/6e2c5198ab5d7ba2d3d475446b0b4967.jpgSome funky architecture going on there... I like it

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[///Mvious]

Baby it’s cold outside....

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What's wrong with this picture?

I'm shivering for her

[3LiterStraightSix]

What's wrong with this picture?

I'm shivering for herRIGHT! why does the toyota sienna get the royal treatment?! [emoji23]

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[az3579]

RIGHT! why does the toyota sienna get the royal treatment?! [emoji23]

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Sometimes it's not about what the car is, but who ​it belongs to. ;)

[Rovert]

Sometimes it's not about what the car is, but who ​it belongs to. ;)

[emoji23][emoji23] Well BP knows what’s up. Haha

The M is fine outside. Mine’s not a princess and I don’t treat it and drive it like one so it knows to behave when it’s given the short straw. She’s doesn’t let me down in the coldest of temps.

On a side note to COUPE owners, if you don’t want your windows frozen shut so you can’t get in. Make sure that before your coupe goes to sleep in freezing temps, when you’re inside your car, tap the window down switch just so you hear the window motor actuate but not roll down. Once you open your door, the window will budge down as normal to open and clear the exterior trim. Once you close the door the window will remain at that level leaving the car sealed up but able to get into the car easily the next freezing morning.

#CoupeIssues

[az3579]

On a side note to COUPE owners, if you don’t want your windows frozen shut so you can’t get in. Make sure that before your coupe goes to sleep in freezing temps, when you’re inside your car, tap the window down switch just so you hear the window motor actuate but not roll down. Once you open your door, the window will budge down as normal to open and clear the exterior trim. Once you close the door the window will remain at that level leaving the car sealed up but able to get into the car easily the next freezing morning.



I think treating the rubber seals with Gummi Pflege would also help prevent stuff from sticking.

[///Mvious]

[emoji23][emoji23] Well BP knows what’s up. Haha

The M is fine outside. Mine’s not a princess and I don’t treat it and drive it like one so it knows to behave when it’s given the short straw. She’s doesn’t let me down in the coldest of temps.

On a side note to COUPE owners, if you don’t want your windows frozen shut so you can’t get in. Make sure that before your coupe goes to sleep in freezing temps, when you’re inside your car, tap the window down switch just so you hear the window motor actuate but not roll down. Once you open your door, the window will budge down as normal to open and clear the exterior trim. Once you close the door the window will remain at that level leaving the car sealed up but able to get into the car easily the next freezing morning.

#CoupeIssues

Haha...that's probalby the best way to enjoy her! and I completely understand...if there was one garage space, our minivan would be in it!

Good tip btw...I'll remember that one!

[BMWCurves]

[emoji23][emoji23] Well BP knows what’s up. Haha

The M is fine outside. Mine’s not a princess and I don’t treat it and drive it like one so it knows to behave when it’s given the short straw. She’s doesn’t let me down in the coldest of temps.

On a side note to COUPE owners, if you don’t want your windows frozen shut so you can’t get in. Make sure that before your coupe goes to sleep in freezing temps, when you’re inside your car, tap the window down switch just so you hear the window motor actuate but not roll down. Once you open your door, the window will budge down as normal to open and clear the exterior trim. Once you close the door the window will remain at that level leaving the car sealed up but able to get into the car easily the next freezing morning.

#CoupeIssues

Nah, I like the sound of glass ripping off rubber.

[Vas]

I think treating the rubber seals with Gummi Pflege would also help prevent stuff from sticking.

This works well.

[az3579]

Nah, I like the sound of glass ripping off rubber.'Till your window regulator fails prematurely. [emoji23]

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[Rovert]

I think treating the rubber seals with Gummi Pflege would also help prevent stuff from sticking.

For sure! I use Wurth Rubber Care. But you know when the ice on the window at the bottom edge "wiper" seal gets so thick and strong your window won't roll down, that's a liability for coupes when they nudge down every time you open the door because it can't so that frozen regulator is just torquing trying to get the window down but nothing is moving. It's a horrible tug-o-war of E46 windows motor, regulator, glass, and ice cracking. LOL



Nah, I like the sound of glass ripping off rubber.

It's like a new "unboxing/peel off plastic film" every time you open your car door. LOL So satisfying!

NOT!!! haha

[stephenkirsh]

'Till your window regulator fails prematurely. [emoji23]

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They already do that on warm weather sedans lol. I’ve replaced both my front regulators.

[Vas]

Winter wheel setup in progresshttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181216/70b8a414613161252e98d4633eb0b3c6.jpg

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[Sockethead]

I bet you have a big grin on your face using that lift, eh ? :)

[slater]

I bet you have a big grin on your face using that lift, eh ? :)

If I had one, I would.

Frig.

I need one of those.


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[Johnmadd]

That is nice. Is that full extension?

[704sw]

That is nice. Is that full extension?

Only looks like the first position to me. They can get quite high.

[Johnmadd]

Only looks like the first position to me. They can get quite high.

Wow, I got to get one... time to start "planning" to save.

[Vas]

I'm liking the lift more and more.

In that picture it's on the first set of locks. But it can go higher if needed.

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[rkneeshaw]

Those wheels look cool vas

[Vas]

Those wheels look cool vasthanks. They are 17x8 off a z4 BMW

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[3LiterStraightSix]

I'm liking the lift more and more.

In that picture it's on the first set of locks. But it can go higher if needed.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181216/fbd839308f7414538012a0abc05f94c5.jpg

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using TapatalkWow those wheels should have been a stock option, they are perfect on the sedan!

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[704sw]

A little frost is the closest we’ll get to a white Christmas here in North Carolina.

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[az3579]

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[Rovert]

///Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone!

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And caramelized to perfection in the ///M performance cookie pan. [emoji23]

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[slater]

LOL, nice trevor!

merry christmas everyone!!

[BMWCurves]

That ///M-badged baking sheet is yours for only three easy payments of $39.99!

[az3579]

So damn understated.

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[Fenrir]

New headlights at night! Taken with the potato. I'll take the time to dig out my camera after the rest of the refresh is done. But! This is one thing off the checklist.


Ps: That touring is gorgeous! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190115/065e916c331fef2d37533a4ac9562e4c.jpg

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[az3579]

New headlights at night! Taken with the potato. I'll take the time to dig out my camera after the rest of the refresh is done. But! This is one thing off the checklist.


Ps: That touring is gorgeous! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190115/065e916c331fef2d37533a4ac9562e4c.jpg

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Usually phones just blur out headlights without any real detail, but you can actually see how clear the lenses are in that pic.

[Fenrir]

Usually phones just blur out headlights without any real detail, but you can actually see how clear the lenses are in that pic.

That makes me fell a little better about this phone lol. And I'm in love with the new headlights.

[Sockethead]

New headlights or even new covers for us sedan people make such a big difference...

[Fenrir]

New potato night shots! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190117/1d59049fa49fb3b9c6f81580cc263c10.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190117/a4a0fdd3143fe3e52224c456d6e12d27.jpg

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[johnrando]

New potato night shots! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190117/1d59049fa49fb3b9c6f81580cc263c10.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190117/a4a0fdd3143fe3e52224c456d6e12d27.jpg

Sent from my moto z3 using TapatalkCool pics

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[Fenrir]

Thanks! I'm loving these new headlights.

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[nextelbuddy]

Just out doing dad things with the little guy. Came back from some geocaching and stopped here for a real quick pic. I love driving by this place.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190121/5f956a878714e421ecaa60ec0b82d56c.jpg

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[fredo]

Cool pic. Looks like the arrow says : this is your destination.

[Fenrir]

Went house hunting earlier in the week. Was taking pictures of the houses and the car just kept photo bombing the shots somehow. Weird how that happens. I did get the shots I needed of the houses though..... I swear...

On another note, I have a new parking buddy at work! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190125/29c65d56e28918b80e2818cdb5a71f7f.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190125/5d3d9133cf8aff59db669a46230b7092.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190125/e43d9216a81157035b182b70952a86b6.jpg

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[Fenrir]

Just out doing dad things with the little guy. Came back from some geocaching and stopped here for a real quick pic. I love driving by this place.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190121/5f956a878714e421ecaa60ec0b82d56c.jpg

Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using TapatalkThat is a gorgeous shot.

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[704sw]

On another note, I have a new parking buddy at work!
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That really shows off how bloated modern cars have become. Good luck with the house hunt.

[slater]

Already tired of winter.

This car needs an LSD in a bad way. I lit up the rears at 80kmh yesterday (not on snow). Also 350hp on 215mm-width snow tires with an open diff.... I rest my case.

I think the only solution is an E90 M3. [emoji1787]

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[Fenrir]

That really shows off how bloated modern cars have become. Good luck with the house hunt.Kinda sad isn't it? The ZHP is what I'd consider a reasonable size but it's dwarfed by most modern "small cars".

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[ZHPizza]

Already tired of winter.

This car needs an LSD in a bad way. I lit up the rears at 80kmh yesterday (not on snow). Also 350hp on 215mm-width snow tires with an open diff.... I rest my case.

I think the only solution is an E90 M3. [emoji1787]

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Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI heard they've had schools closed for the past few days! I'm so excited to get up there and hate everything.

[slater]

I heard they've had schools closed for the past few days! I'm so excited to get up there and hate everything.

LOL. yeah. kind of ridiculous as they actually cancelled busses monday and tuesday because it was TOO COLD. what?

i think south-western BC would be perfect in the winter; nice 10ºC days, then drive 1-2hrs to the mountains and do some real wintery stuff. then come home and not have to deal with it. :)

[Sockethead]

Diesel engines don't do well in really cold temperatures. Could be why they cancelled the buses. When I was driving trucks, we'd have to let them run all night so we could drive them the next day. Starting them in sub zero weather can be pretty tough even with block heaters and the diesel fuel would gel up

[slater]

Snow collects in funny ways on this bumper.

Frig. Getting a ton of snow that wasn’t supposed to be gotten.

Not supposed to stop until tomorrow night. Ugh.

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[ZHPizza]

Snow collects in funny ways on this bumper.

Frig. Getting a ton of snow that wasn’t supposed to be gotten.

Not supposed to stop until tomorrow night. Ugh.

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1. so effing glad i pushed my trip back
2. the mtech bumper looks awesome with snow built up on it
3. what is that parked on the side? looks like an e46

[slater]

1. so effing glad i pushed my trip back
2. the mtech bumper looks awesome with snow built up on it
3. what is that parked on the side? looks like an e46

1. well, the crazy part is that it's sunny and beautiful everywhere else in southern ontario today, even 30min north of here on the mainland. it's just here. weird island ecosystem. but the forecast for next week when you're here is now supposed to be above freezing, so, hey, that's nice.

2. yep.

3. it's a TiAg 2003 330i M Sport, steptronic. it belongs to my friend john, and is here for repair of many things. no time to work on it lately.

[az3579]

I will give salt one thing. It sure knows how to make cool looking patterns on wheels. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190201/df693ee3255f0a8b05c5a45c3ee06981.jpg

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[Sockethead]

LOL looks like some one drew it with chalk...

I love the siping on the Bizzaks!

[704sw]

Honestly I don’t think that looks any worse than about half the OEM two-tone wheels all the manufactures insist on putting on every new car these days.

[az3579]

Honestly I don’t think that looks any worse than about half the OEM two-tone wheels all the manufactures insist on putting on every new car these days.

I don't think the two-tone would be an issue if the wheel designs weren't so damn flat. No concavity to them at all. No lip. Just boring straight, which makes the two-tone look terrible.

[Sockethead]

I like the ones on the M2 but they are concaved pretty deep

[Vas]

Fresh new set of z4m fcab ready to be installed https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190202/a63a9e686380ba508cfd174ff3197003.jpg

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[ELCID86]

Fresh new set of z4m fcab ready to be installed https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190202/a63a9e686380ba508cfd174ff3197003.jpg

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[emoji106] which car?

[Vas]

[emoji106] which car?No car yet. Just going into the spare parts bin.

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[Rovert]

Significant snow fall tomorrow. Finally I get to mount my winters. [emoji41]

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[DeathTrap]

Prepping for some seat time this year
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[704sw]

Prepping for some seat time this year
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I see those Chinese death traps in there. Those bastards make me nervous as hell.

[Rovert]

Timing...

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[DeathTrap]

I see those Chinese death traps in there. Those bastards make me nervous as hell.

I was praying the whole time during this procedure...I freaking hate them. It was worth it though, still have some slight vibration coming from somewhere, but the chassis is much more responsive with new struts and shocks. Also got some sweet wheel gap in the process.

[704sw]

I was praying the whole time during this procedure...I freaking hate them. It was worth it though, still have some slight vibration coming from somewhere, but the chassis is much more responsive with new struts and shocks. Also got some sweet wheel gap in the process.

Peter and Nate instilled the fear of god in me with spring compressors...Old Testament fear.

[Sockethead]

I hate those things! I’d rather spend the money to have someone to do for me with a real compressor
Fortunately, the H&R sport springs are short enough to do it by hand.

[DeathTrap]

I hate those things! I’d rather spend the money to have someone to do for me with a real compressor
Fortunately, the H&R sport springs are short enough to do it by hand.

Definitely going that route once I max out the stock springs. Maxing out = consistent lap times

[Rovert]

Winter tires finally got a workout. LOL

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[nextelbuddy]

nice but still pains me to see that car parked outside and driven in winter time :( im sure you maintain the hell out of it with the mindset its meant to be driven but how do you handle the possibility of rust living in that area with the snow and ice through out the year? places that ive noticed that get affected are like the battery box area with the little drain holes and the body plug holes under the car, fender liner lip areas.. they get rain, snow, , moisture with salt etc... and just start rusting and no one ever checks those places

[Rovert]

Where I live they don’t use corrosive stuff. It’s a more friendly fluid that is sprayed onto the ground. My ZHP survived 8 years of outdoor life and had no issues so I don’t have any doubts this M is fine. Doing the subframe deal, I know there is no rust and protection from the elements was mitigated a bit more. Sure it can still happen though and I’m fine with it.

My car isn’t something I worship. It’s steel and plastic with wheels that happens to be pretty amazingly engineered to extract oodles of fun and memories with others which constantly has me awe that human beings produced such a vehicle. LOL.

Anything could happen to it while I share my car on the roads with others like my former ZHP. My friend hurt his back and couldn’t drive his manual ZHP anymore so it was sold to be never enjoyed by him again. I don’t ever want to hold back experiences that I or others will have with this car because I never know what the future has in store for me. Besides if the vehicle is lost to Mother Nature or a series of unfortunate events, I just know another chapter is waiting to be started and other cars I have not experienced are waiting to be discovered.

To be honest my ZHP has stolen my heart more than the car I drive now. [emoji51] There is just something so “unspecial” about that car that I miss! Haha. Probably that it was like a surgeon’s scalpel and totally precise. The M is also a scalpel, but handled by a less mature surgeon which is always egging me to hurt myself when I drive it. LOL...Some kind of love/hate relationship!

This may hurt more but I plugged all her holes. [emoji51] Even the wheels got packed from sooooo much sideways last night. [emoji23]

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[ZHPizza]

Where I live they don’t use corrosive stuff. It’s a more friendly fluid that is sprayed onto the ground. My ZHP survived 8 years of outdoor life and had no issues so I don’t have any doubts this M is fine. Doing the subframe deal, I know there is no rust and protection from the elements was mitigated a bit more. Sure it can still happen though and I’m fine with it.

My car isn’t something I worship. It’s steel and plastic with wheels that happens to be pretty amazingly engineered to extract oodles of fun and memories with others which constantly has me awe that human beings produced such a vehicle. LOL.

Anything could happen to it while I share my car on the roads with others like my former ZHP. My friend hurt his back and couldn’t drive his manual ZHP anymore so it was sold to be never enjoyed by him again. I don’t ever want to hold back experiences that I or others will have with this car because I never know what the future has in store for me. Besides if the vehicle is lost to Mother Nature or a series of unfortunate events, I just know another chapter is waiting to be started and other cars I have not experienced are waiting to be discovered.

To be honest my ZHP has stolen my heart more than the car I drive now. [emoji51] There is just something so “unspecial” about that car that I miss! Haha. Probably that it was like a surgeon’s scalpel and totally precise. The M is also a scalpel, but handled by a less mature surgeon which is always egging me to hurt myself when I drive it. LOL...Some kind of love/hate relationship!

This may hurt more but I plugged all her holes. [emoji51] Even the wheels got packed from sooooo much sideways last night. [emoji23]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190211/3210a125b604e21246662d01ebe9ef45.jpg

Gd I luv u

You gotta enjoy these hunks of metal cuz they could be gone tomorrow

Couldn't have said it better myself

Except for the part where you plugged all her holes

Could have said that better

[Rovert]

Except for the part where you plugged all her holes

Could have said that better

How would you have said it better? Hmmm? LOL




BTW, Shawn I know your sedan monster is far more special than my assembly line produced snow beast. If I put that much time and effort into a machine like that I may have your thoughts towards that car! It’s so perfect! My first world problem with a coupe is when I have to get out and get soaked when it’s down pouring just for my back seat passenger to egress or ingress. [emoji23] Knowing how I treat my cars I won’t ever own a car that I put that much time and effort into making it perfect. But who knows, maybe I’ll obtain some huge underground parking garage that can house crazy projects that need more protection than usual!! [emoji482]

[az3579]

My car isn’t something I worship. It’s steel and plastic with wheels that happens to be pretty amazingly engineered to extract oodles of fun and memories with others which constantly has me awe that human beings produced such a vehicle. LOL.


Wow, this is so perfectly worded that I just can't even. I can't fathom parking my car for months on end because of this exact statement.

[iya_e46]

Hello Peeps.. good to see all your beautiful pics here..

[shrp11]

Wednesday's ice show!
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[johnrando]

Cool. ;)

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[nextelbuddy]

Where I live they don’t use corrosive stuff. It’s a more friendly fluid that is sprayed onto the ground. My ZHP survived 8 years of outdoor life and had no issues so I don’t have any doubts this M is fine. Doing the subframe deal, I know there is no rust and protection from the elements was mitigated a bit more. Sure it can still happen though and I’m fine with it.

My car isn’t something I worship. It’s steel and plastic with wheels that happens to be pretty amazingly engineered to extract oodles of fun and memories with others which constantly has me awe that human beings produced such a vehicle. LOL.

Anything could happen to it while I share my car on the roads with others like my former ZHP. My friend hurt his back and couldn’t drive his manual ZHP anymore so it was sold to be never enjoyed by him again. I don’t ever want to hold back experiences that I or others will have with this car because I never know what the future has in store for me. Besides if the vehicle is lost to Mother Nature or a series of unfortunate events, I just know another chapter is waiting to be started and other cars I have not experienced are waiting to be discovered.

To be honest my ZHP has stolen my heart more than the car I drive now. [emoji51] There is just something so “unspecial” about that car that I miss! Haha. Probably that it was like a surgeon’s scalpel and totally precise. The M is also a scalpel, but handled by a less mature surgeon which is always egging me to hurt myself when I drive it. LOL...Some kind of love/hate relationship!

This may hurt more but I plugged all her holes. [emoji51] Even the wheels got packed from sooooo much sideways last night. [emoji23]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190211/3210a125b604e21246662d01ebe9ef45.jpgWord man I get it. We are all from different places in regards to our cars and we each approach them differently with regard to value and use.

Thanks for taking the time to give an explanation [emoji16][emoji123]

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[Rovert]

Word man I get it. We are all from different places in regards to our cars and we each approach them differently with regard to value and use.

Thanks for taking the time to give an explanation [emoji16][emoji123]



After getting my dad's 535d professionally soaped up and cleaned...he's never driven it since he got back from out of town and now its cleanliness has wrapped the car in spotless handcuffs...LOL I'm sure once it gets some dirt on it, he'll be back to his normal self. At least right now I've been able to do a lot of European coding to the car so it can do things that North Americans wish to have!

I just pressure sprayed my car today at the wand wash for $2 so it's shiny'ish again and waiting for the next mud puddle to splash in. But luckily it's not so clean I avoid dirty roads like I did my dad's 535d when I drove it back from being cleaned. hahahaha

[nextelbuddy]

After getting my dad's 535d professionally soaped up and cleaned...he's never driven it since he got back from out of town and now its cleanliness has wrapped the car in spotless handcuffs...LOL I'm sure once it gets some dirt on it, he'll be back to his normal self. At least right now I've been able to do a lot of European coding to the car so it can do things that North Americans wish to have!

I just pressure sprayed my car today at the wand wash for $2 so it's shiny'ish again and waiting for the next mud puddle to splash in. But luckily it's not so clean I avoid dirty roads like I did my dad's 535d when I drove it back from being cleaned. hahahahaI just did the same on my daily. I haven't washed my wagon in probably a month easy. Finally just broke out the pressure washer today and rinsed it down.

took some updated pictures with the new Wheels yesterday this was before the wash.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190227/cdac5b9a9eb2130aed3b1a4937a5e674.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190227/d0d5ef124c3dd17407aff267d0dde6e7.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190227/a32acc4960dbb3795c2f1e126682de00.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190227/cafbf0467ffdcec80d93132687eba0ec.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190227/79ef7f594eb4a9f85bebc4b029f05f12.jpg

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[KevinC]

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[Rovert]

You guys all live in places that are too clean. Life in Canada is a bit different. [emoji41]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190302/ee1c885c8fd275a6d0a5d12aadbeba67.jpg

[fredo]

Oh, boy !

[BCS_ZHP]

From last weekend, not mine (son’s), something that’s currently occupying one of my garage slots. Location was a Washington’s National Harbor.

3480634805

[3ZHP]

You guys all live in places that are too clean. Life in Canada is a bit different. [emoji41]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190302/ee1c885c8fd275a6d0a5d12aadbeba67.jpg

I’m certainly not missing that white stuff. Even without it, my ZHP’s been in the garage most of the winter.


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[ZHP_Brandon]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190302/31d99b30cc17f0f7a16b5014646a0f85.jpg

Haven’t posted in my own build thread or on here for a few months, safe to say there have been some additions/upgrades over the last few months [emoji28]


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[704sw]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190302/31d99b30cc17f0f7a16b5014646a0f85.jpg

Haven’t posted in my own build thread or on here for a few months, safe to say there have been some additions/upgrades over the last few months [emoji28]


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Yellow lamin-x or just yellow AEs?

[ZHP_Brandon]

Yellow lamin-x or just yellow AEs?

Yellow lamin-X [emoji2958]34807


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[nextelbuddy]

And M3 mirrors!! Looking good man.

[704sw]

Yellow lamin-X [emoji2958]34807


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That looks mean as shit! I love it.

[az3579]

Some fun in the work parking lot this morning. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190304/874690d1d9a4ec1902fd599857e0e5af.jpg

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[ZHP_Brandon]

And M3 mirrors!! Looking good man.

Thanks Shawn! Sucks to not have the motors sorted, but like you said good things come to those who wait lol


That looks mean as shit! I love it.

Thank you so much! I wanted to do something a little outside the box for a change lol



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[Fenrir]

Some fun in the work parking lot this morning. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190304/874690d1d9a4ec1902fd599857e0e5af.jpg

Sent from my Pixel 3 using TapatalkI can't like this shot enough lol. Look like you had a blast!

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[Rovert]

Some fun in the work parking lot this morning.

I had some fun today too. A screen shot of some video I took of leaving the house with the perfect amount of throttle. [emoji48]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190308/bd928e39ad3d41f32f820d38ac0d5c0c.jpg

[Fenrir]

I had some fun today too. A screen shot of some video I took of leaving the house with the perfect amount of throttle. [emoji48]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190308/bd928e39ad3d41f32f820d38ac0d5c0c.jpgThis is pure wallpaper material. Gorgeous shot!

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[danewilson77]

From last weekend, not mine (son’s), something that’s currently occupying one of my garage slots. Location was a Washington’s National Harbor.

3480634805Looking good Bruce.

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[danewilson77]

I had some fun today too. A screen shot of some video I took of leaving the house with the perfect amount of throttle. [emoji48]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190308/bd928e39ad3d41f32f820d38ac0d5c0c.jpg:drool

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[cakM3]

I had some fun today too. A screen shot of some video I took of leaving the house with the perfect amount of throttle. [emoji48]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190308/bd928e39ad3d41f32f820d38ac0d5c0c.jpg

I love this shot Trevor! :thumbsup

[Vas]

From last weekend, not mine (son’s), something that’s currently occupying one of my garage slots. Location was a Washington’s National Harbor.

3480634805I thought it was Daniel's.

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[RUS_ZHP]

I had some fun today too. A screen shot of some video I took of leaving the house with the perfect amount of throttle. [emoji48]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190308/bd928e39ad3d41f32f820d38ac0d5c0c.jpgThis picture is awesome!

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[RUS_ZHP]

The name of this picture is "meet your neighbor"
It was nice meeting Botond today, Vault and Wobz. Finally. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190310/d9edea0d2442d746430a726c68036827.jpg

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[az3579]

The name of this picture is "meet your neighbor"
It was nice meeting Botond today, Vault and Wobz. Finally. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190310/d9edea0d2442d746430a726c68036827.jpg

Sent from my SM-G900V using TapatalkYes, thank you and Alla (did I spell that right??) for coming down! It was great to meet you two. [emoji4]

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[az3579]

The default driving mode nowadays... It actually shifts smoother in Sport/Manual than it does in Auto. [emoji23]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190310/29928d924bdb3261e0d2b421789343cc.jpg

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[704sw]

The default driving mode nowadays... It actually shifts smoother in Sport/Manual than it does in Auto.

That’s exactly how the X3 is, especially in lower gears.

[3ZHP]

Today’s attempt for the $25 V-Power gift card!

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[KevinC]

^^ Nice

I won in December..

https://bimmerlife.com/2018/12/18/shell-fill-up-friday-winner-kevin-collins/

[3ZHP]

^^ Nice

I won in December..

https://bimmerlife.com/2018/12/18/shell-fill-up-friday-winner-kevin-collins/

Just curious; how did they contact you! I just posted this on Instagram with the hash tags only!


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[3ZHP]

An old one that just showed up again!

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[papa_g]

lol who's cousin is this?
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=2725868494120156&id=100000910960411

[704sw]

lol who's cousin is this?
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=2725868494120156&id=100000910960411

https://66.media.tumblr.com/79db2287cb654feb78831c2e681e7769/tumblr_of8zauBvbv1v9oda2o3_r6_400.gif

[JETSET303]

From this weekend.
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[FungShui]

A little rain doesn't hurt...

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[704sw]

A little rain doesn't hurt...

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Wow.

[johnrando]

Yup, looks great!

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[3LiterStraightSix]

A little rain doesn't hurt...

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[danewilson77]

[emoji54]

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A little rain doesn't hurt...

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From this weekend.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190320/82f2a4e0171804de300bd81fe77fa036.jpg


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An old one that just showed up again!

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190320/20b116b9a03bd84df3436db38e4c0afb.jpg


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Today’s attempt for the $25 V-Power gift card!

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190316/6b191a5b469f22ce86f56ba2b0a3e83f.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkBumping all. Why? Because they're amazing. Well done guys.

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[704sw]

Auf Wiedersehen Leder

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7919/33583910538_9e271d1d36_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/TaGjyj)

[ZHPizza]

Auf Wiedersehen Leder

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7919/33583910538_9e271d1d36_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/TaGjyj)Still haven't gotten that seat out of the back, huh?

Gonna wait and see if it works its way out on its own?

[edwin.colo]

After a much needed clean... man I hate pollen haha.

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[704sw]

Still haven't gotten that seat out of the back, huh?

Gonna wait and see if it works its way out on its own?

I went out to fire up the grill for dinner and the seat was just staring at me from the carport doorway. It was creepy.

[san]

Auf Wiedersehen Leder

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7919/33583910538_9e271d1d36_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/TaGjyj)

Why switch from leather?


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[ZHPizza]

Why switch from leather?


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Improved:
grip
comfort
breathability

Reduced:
leather smell
burnt skin in summer
frozen skin in winter
swamp ass

We swapped over the near perfect set of Alcantara seats and door panels that I had bought a little over a year ago because Spenser will actually take care of them and keep them looking new. I, on the other hand, am a trashball that drives through construction zones with the windows down. He also won't need to strap himself down with a harness for track events now as the fabric is super grippy on clothing.

I still have the busted Alcantara set that came with my car and plan to continue to destroy it until I decide on a replacement that can handle my filthy hobbies.

[san]

Improved:
grip
comfort
breathability

Reduced:
leather smell
burnt skin in summer
frozen skin in winter
swamp ass

We swapped over the near perfect set of Alcantara seats and door panels that I had bought a little over a year ago because Spenser will actually take care of them and keep them looking new. I, on the other hand, am a trashball that drives through construction zones with the windows down. He also won't need to strap himself down with a harness for track events now as the fabric is super grippy on clothing.

I still have the busted Alcantara set that came with my car and plan to continue to destroy it until I decide on a replacement that can handle my filthy hobbies.

More comfy than M3 seats?

While I drive with the windows up most of the time, I haven’t treated the leather even once in the 4.5 years I’ve owned my zhp. I do have brand new leatherique bottles sitting on the shelf from the past 3 years though...


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[704sw]

Why switch from leather?

A lot of what Nate said, plus...

• The sport seat bottoms are actually narrower than the M3, which is nice because I’m a 29” waist/145lbs soaking wet.

• In order for me to benefit from the inflatable side bolsters on the M3 uppers I have to almost max them out. This makes the bolsters very firm, and they kinda dug into my triceps on long drives.

(both of these things would likely not be an issue if I was an inch or two taller, or 10-15lbs heavier)

• I was getting annoyed with having Nappa fronts, Dakota rears, and vinyl door cards. To get M3 doors in Spenser-approved condition + Nappa rear seats was gonna cost more than I wanted to spend, and likely involve a lengthy drive to pick them up.

• The cloth seats are just better suited to summers in the south. Even with tint, power rear shade, and a front sun shade I cook my ass every day after work in the warmer months.

• Since the Alcantara was a ZHP thing, I liked the idea of having an “authentic” interior

But if a clean Natty Brown shows up locally I’ll probably make the stupid decision of buying it and letting it sit in the spare bedroom for a while.


More comfy than M3 seats?

While I drive with the windows up most of the time, I haven’t treated the leather even once in the 4.5 years I’ve owned my zhp. I do have brand new leatherique bottles sitting on the shelf from the past 3 years though...

I think so. The Nappa is pretty firm (in a good way), but the cloth is definitely superior on road trips for my bony ass. The Nappa is also kind of sealed in a way that it doesn’t really absorb treatment, so I know it’d really bother me to see them getting worn over the years without much I could do.

I mean, M3 seats are the absolute best, and I have nothing bad to say about them so somebody please buy mine because they’re amazing!

[san]

A lot of what Nate said, plus...

• The sport seat bottoms are actually narrower than the M3, which is nice because I’m a 29” waist/145lbs soaking wet.

• In order for me to benefit from the inflatable side bolsters on the M3 uppers I have to almost max them out. This makes the bolsters very firm, and they kinda dug into my triceps on long drives.

(both of these things would likely not be an issue if I was an inch or two taller, or 10-15lbs heavier)

• I was getting annoyed with having Nappa fronts, Dakota rears, and vinyl door cards. To get M3 doors in Spenser-approved condition + Nappa rear seats was gonna cost more than I wanted to spend, and likely involve a lengthy drive to pick them up.

• The cloth seats are just better suited to summers in the south. Even with tint, power rear shade, and a front sun shade I cook my ass every day after work in the warmer months.

• Since the Alcantara was a ZHP thing, I liked the idea of having an “authentic” interior

But if a clean Natty Brown shows up locally I’ll probably make the stupid decision of buying it and letting it sit in the spare bedroom for a while.



I think so. The Nappa is pretty firm (in a good way), but the cloth is definitely superior on road trips for my bony ass. The Nappa is also kind of sealed in a way that it doesn’t really absorb treatment, so I know it’d really bother me to see them getting worn over the years without much I could do.

I mean, M3 seats are the absolute best, and I have nothing bad to say about them so somebody please buy mine because they’re amazing!

How do you think NB interior with black M3 front seats will look?


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[704sw]

How do you think NB interior with black M3 front seats will look?


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Since NB comes with black carpets and black seat-backs it might not look all that out of place.

[nextelbuddy]

Auf Wiedersehen Leder

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7919/33583910538_9e271d1d36_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/TaGjyj)

hell yes thats awesome. that interior looks right at home in there.




Improved:
grip
comfort
breathability

Reduced:
leather smell
burnt skin in summer
frozen skin in winter
swamp ass

We swapped over the near perfect set of Alcantara seats and door panels that I had bought a little over a year ago because Spenser will actually take care of them and keep them looking new. I, on the other hand, am a trashball that drives through construction zones with the windows down. He also won't need to strap himself down with a harness for track events now as the fabric is super grippy on clothing.

I still have the busted Alcantara set that came with my car and plan to continue to destroy it until I decide on a replacement that can handle my filthy hobbies.



glad you found a home for your perfect interior, went to the perfect car.

[Rovert]

Oh damn that was Shawn’s? The love just keeps circulating! My former ZHP is living in about 5 cars right now. She’s living on! [emoji56] #ZHPLegacy

[nextelbuddy]

Oh damn that was Shawn’s? The love just keeps circulating! My former ZHP is living in about 5 cars right now. She’s living on! [emoji56] #ZHPLegacy

No none of those parts were mine sorry if what I said implied that. I know at one point I was interested in that alcantara front seats but they were for coupe so I had to pass on them. I'm glad Spencer was able to pick them up and put them to good use.

[joeybananaz18]

I don’t like working outside too late but tonight sun set was really pretty...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190326/b2060d5e9405cb4b84946cc92e38fad7.jpg

Summer mode activated. Applied some of Adam’s ceramic wheel coating. Applying it was super easy. We’ll see how much brake dust it prevents....
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[Rovert]

We’ll see how much brake dust it prevents....

Looking good! I don’t think ceramic prevents dust. But it’ll make it much easier to clean! My car doesn’t prevent dirt. Dirt happens. But it makes cleaning the car so quickly.

[bandwagn]

But if a clean Natty Brown shows up locally I’ll probably make the stupid decision of buying it and letting it sit in the spare bedroom for a while.

lol - I have natural brown and am resisting the urge to bid on an alcantara interior on eBay - it would already be mine if I had black or grey, but I’m still considering stocking it away regardless

[joeybananaz18]

Looking good! I don’t think ceramic prevents dust. But it’ll make it much easier to clean! My car doesn’t prevent dirt. Dirt happens. But it makes cleaning the car so quickly.

Ahhh yes sorry that’s what I meant. Even if I can get away with just spraying a wheel cleaner and hosing it off, I’ll be very very happy. I have a sinai kit for the body that I didnt get to use last year. Maybe after another PC and possibly a front end respray I’ll apply that stuff before the end of the summer.


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[704sw]

I’m thoroughly impressed with TireRack’s shipping time. Ordered Sunday night, on my porch 36 hours later. Doggo approved.

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[san]

I’m thoroughly impressed with TireRack’s shipping time. Ordered Sunday night, on my porch 36 hours later. Doggo approved.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190326/922f81a6ea984aa3358799f640e03aa3.jpg

There is something oddly satisfying about looking at pictures of brand new tires, especially performance oriented ones...


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[704sw]

There is something oddly satisfying about looking at pictures of brand new tires, especially performance oriented ones...

Lol yea, much more satisfying than pulling this out of a tire that still had lots of life left in it.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190326/6a5895582d7bc963c17e1f40b7029cd2.jpg

Not sure where I picked it up, but I think I’ll be hauling them to/from the track in the trunk/backseat from now on.

[fredo]

I always enjoy my trips to Discount Tire, the noise and smell are second to none.

[johnrando]

There is something oddly satisfying about looking at pictures of brand new tires, especially performance oriented ones...


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True DAT.

[704sw]

I always enjoy my trips to Discount Tire, the noise and smell are second to none.

The smell of fresh rubber and sound of air tools is hard to beat.

[Rovert]

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[holyc0w]

X-3?

[Rovert]

X-3?

Yup. [emoji51]

I also had to raise mine to X3 status because of a few certain local officers abusing the vehicle inspection definition and costing car enthusiasts large amounts of money to drive a perfectly approved car with no modifications needed during re-inspection. LOL I’m a lucky one so far....[emoji85]

[704sw]

I always thought the E83 looked good in that color. Oh yea, I guess yours looks okay too, Trevor.

[ZHPizza]

Yup. [emoji51]

I also had to raise mine to X3 status because of a few certain local officers abusing the vehicle inspection definition and costing car enthusiasts large amounts of money to drive a perfectly approved car with no modifications needed during re-inspection. LOL I’m a lucky one so far....[emoji85]I don't understand any of this. Did you upset the mounties?

[Fenrir]

First new photo in awhile. Weather finally warmed up so I was out house hunting again. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190330/37320dec16fe72f8d49413de300a2e00.jpg

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[Rovert]

I don't understand any of this. Did you upset the mounties?

LOL someone else did. Now all of us modified cars in Vancouver are paying the price. So my price is to make my car look more stock in height. LOL


I always thought the E83 looked good in that color. Oh yea, I guess yours looks okay too, Trevor.

Thanks Spence...I think. :shifty

[stephenkirsh]

LOL someone else did. Now all of us modified cars in Vancouver are paying the price. So my price is to make my car look more stock in height. LOL



Thanks Spence...I think. :shifty

Wait, they’re giving tickets for lowered cars?

[stephenkirsh]

Spotted this 2002 ti this weekend at a park in Sonoma.

I feel like this is a car JP would know.

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Are those Alpina wheels? Or maybe some version of style 32s?

[Rovert]

Wait, they’re giving tickets for lowered cars?

Just about. It’s becoming ridiculous. There’s a local forum that is near 3,000 post large since it started last fall. It’s slowly making the local news about corrupt police. So we’ll see what happens. There is one person who has passed a forced vehicle inspection more than a couple times without changing anything prior to getting inspected at brand name dealerships. I just stay out of the city. My car is far more OEM looking than most people who get pulled. Although stock BRZs are being forced to VI.

Vancouver was once a happy place for wings, negative camber and lowering. I know it’ll be back once the certain power hungry individuals have been brought to justice. It’s not stopping me from enjoying the car and racing around safety. [emoji56] I’ve got a good lawyer on my side should I need to help our car enthusiast community get justice. And they drive an E46M too. LOL. Go figure.

[704sw]

Spotted this 2002 ti this weekend at a park in Sonoma.

I feel like this is a car JP would know.

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Are those Alpina wheels? Or maybe some version of style 32s?

Oh boy. I genuinely hope I’m able to own an ‘02 before they become completely unobtainable. They never fail to stop me in my tracks. Time to buy some lotto tickets I guess.

[stephenkirsh]

Just about. It’s becoming ridiculous. There’s a local forum that is near 3,000 post large since it started last fall. It’s slowly making the local news about corrupt police. So we’ll see what happens. There is one person who has passed a forced vehicle inspection more than a couple times without changing anything prior to getting inspected at brand name dealerships. I just stay out of the city. My car is far more OEM looking than most people who get pulled. Although stock BRZs are being forced to VI.

Vancouver was once a happy place for wings, negative camber and lowering. I know it’ll be back once the certain power hungry individuals have been brought to justice. It’s not stopping me from enjoying the car and racing around safety. [emoji56] I’ve got a good lawyer on my side should I need to help our car enthusiast community get justice. And they drive an E46M too. LOL. Go figure.

What laws are they claiming are being broken?

[Rovert]

What laws are they claiming are being broken?

Mostly "visible" negative camber and lowering which is illegal in any form to these individuals. Some cars have more visible camber with OEM settings. And if you're lowered you need two fingers tire to fender gap which is not even written in their "legal" books....LOL. They're just power tripping and causing a lot of non-disputable fines and VI expenses. Oh well.....the truth will come out sooner or later!

[az3579]

Mostly "visible" negative camber and lowering which is illegal in any form to these individuals. Some cars have more visible camber with OEM settings. And if you're lowered you need two fingers tire to fender gap which is not even written in their "legal" books....LOL. They're just power tripping and causing a lot of non-disputable fines and VI expenses. Oh well.....the truth will come out sooner or later!

If it's not in the penal code, then it's disputable.

[Rovert]

If it's not in the penal code, then it's disputable.

Come to Vancouver and fight it then. No one has done it out of 3,000 posts including power people who have been pulled in their stock Porsche. It's a bit ridiculous how the system works. But this is turning into that local thread right now and this is for pics! Sorry to have caused a minor political rant. LOL.

Here’s today before drying it off after an overnight Mother Nature cleaning. Just carpro reload and ceramic applied four years ago.

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[ZHPizza]

obviously not my pic but wanted to share because it made me nauseous

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4608/39832170594_c257d62330_b.jpg

[704sw]

obviously not my pic but wanted to share because it made me nauseous

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4608/39832170594_c257d62330_b.jpg

#JustNordschleifeThings

[Rovert]

That driver knows how to make the car fly.

[704sw]

https://live.staticflickr.com/7817/47543319781_6bf3e96116_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2freWA2)

Compiled a filmstrip from last weekend. The photographer sucks, his stuff is overpriced, and he apparently can't be bothered to clean the dust off his sensor, so these are preview resolution. Last picture is me hanging with James aka @BimmerTeknik in his 500k mile E36. That rebuilt S52 could pull out of corners a lot better than my 135k M54 and walked me in the straights, but my better tires really narrowed the gaps in the twisty bits. Going to try dialing out a little more negative camber for my next event.

[bimmerteknik]

https://live.staticflickr.com/7817/47543319781_6bf3e96116_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2freWA2)

Compiled a filmstrip from last weekend. The photographer sucks, his stuff is overpriced, and he apparently can't be bothered to clean the dust off his sensor, so these are preview resolution. Last picture is me hanging with James aka @BimmerTeknik in his 500k mile E36. That rebuilt S52 could pull out of corners a lot better than my 135k M54 and walked me in the straights, but my better tires really narrowed the gaps in the twisty bits. Going to try dialing out a little more negative camber for my next event.

Thats great, and I agree I much prefer Apex photography. They seem to be the other co. that shows up to local events. I think the company that was there is just grandfathered in, quite literally.

I’ve still got to go through the videos I have on the GoPro.

If it wasn’t for the back and front straight you would have eaten me up. I was extremely over braked and under gripped in the front. Conti DWS are not the ticket. I should have that sorted by my next event.



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[704sw]

Thats great, and I agree I much prefer Apex photography. They seem to be the other co. that shows up to local events. I think the company that was there is just grandfathered in, quite literally.

I’ve still got to go through the videos I have on the GoPro.

If it wasn’t for the back and front straight you would have eaten me up. I was extremely over braked and under gripped in the front. Conti DWS are not the ticket. I should have that sorted by my next event.

Haven’t seen anything from Apex, but Tradd (shoots local TNIA and Jazilla) is much better than F&S. I think my favorite video so far is the one that starts with the back of my car really far down the front straight and Adam saying “oh! I forgot to press start!..mother—” lol.

With those Bridgestones you’ll have my number for sure. Really thinking about grabbing a 3.38 diff...

[ZHPizza]

Haven’t seen anything from Apex, but Tradd (shoots local TNIA and Jazilla) is much better than F&S. I think my favorite video so far is the one that starts with the back of my car really far down the front straight and Adam saying “oh! I forgot to press start!..mother—” lol.

With those Bridgestones you’ll have my number for sure. Really thinking about grabbing a 3.38 diff...I was going to say it's time for Emma to get a taller rear end so you can get some more dick out of the turns. I'm still leaning towards a 3.23 so I'll have a 3.38 for you if the eBay app does a 15% promo when I've been drinking.

[san]

Haven’t seen anything from Apex, but Tradd (shoots local TNIA and Jazilla) is much better than F&S. I think my favorite video so far is the one that starts with the back of my car really far down the front straight and Adam saying “oh! I forgot to press start!..mother—” lol.

With those Bridgestones you’ll have my number for sure. Really thinking about grabbing a 3.38 diff...

Since you track so much why not get a LSD?


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[704sw]

Since you track so much why not get a LSD?

$$$ [emoji23]

That and not knowing what ratio I ultimately want. Rob told me he couldn’t feel a difference between the 3.07 and his 3.15. I’ve driven Nate’s 3.38 on a couple highway pulls but it’s not very representative of weekend performance.

[az3579]

That and not knowing what ratio I ultimately want. Rob told me he couldn’t feel a difference between the 3.07 and his 3.15. I’ve driven Nate’s 3.38 on a couple highway pulls but it’s not very representative of weekend performance.[/QUOTE]

If I can manage to scrounge together enough money for an event this year (preferably Palmer in June), I'll take some video for you with my 3.46. Maybe that'll help you decide.

[DeathTrap]

I really like the is-es? is's? isses? However the hell you type it.

They need more doors.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190406/1245efbda23af750603b4b86c5987735.jpg

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[704sw]

I really like the is-es? is's? isses? However the hell you type it.

They need more doors.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190406/1245efbda23af750603b4b86c5987735.jpg

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I never know how, so I always write out “335is” fully to eliminate confusion. But they are beautiful machines.

[holyc0w]

I present to you: the bow of rain

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[johnrando]

Nice

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[KevinC]

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-qbMx4FG/0/X2/i-qbMx4FG-X2.jpg

[Vas]

Old red hit 222k
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[ComradeNick]

Love how SG looks at night, not just because it hides the dusthttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190410/61144fd30b416641594acd5b908ec878.jpg

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[704sw]

Love how SG looks at night, not just because it hides the dusthttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190410/61144fd30b416641594acd5b908ec878.jpg

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Looks great. I also really like those black Cali plates.

[stephenkirsh]

Anybody else have a shelf of brake pads?

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[704sw]

Anybody else have a shelf of brake pads?

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Looks really familiar. And I have them for 8 calipers [emoji15]

[Fenrir]

Managed to snag the best parking spot in the whole lot yesterday at work. Alllll by myyyseeeelf. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190419/d862fb5573a3e71f66eb023c390ea251.jpg

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[fredo]

:like

[ComradeNick]

Managed to snag the best parking spot in the whole lot yesterday at work. Alllll by myyyseeeelf. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190419/d862fb5573a3e71f66eb023c390ea251.jpg

Sent from my moto z3 using TapatalkThat's how you spot a real BMW owner, parked nowhere near anyone else

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[Rovert]

LOL beats my spot. Although I got front and my destination was across the street. [emoji51]


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[Fenrir]

LOL beats my spot. Although I got front and my destination was across the street. [emoji51]


https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190419/d4cafe14623bc6eff227fb6fcd4a5a45.jpgNiiiice. The spot I was in is right next to the side entrance at work. I try to steal it whenever I can lol. Doesn't always work out [emoji23]

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[DeathTrap]

Not mine, but whatev.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190422/0d9a45d71036d3fc01a051b5bd97b24a.jpg

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[danewilson77]

Not mine, but whatev.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190422/0d9a45d71036d3fc01a051b5bd97b24a.jpg

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using TapatalkNot a ZHP... Pfft

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[joeybananaz18]

99% of the time i really don't like PY. This is the other 1%.

[704sw]

99% of the time i really don't like PY. This is the other 1%.

I’m 100%. Looks like a sinus infection.

[joeybananaz18]

I’m 100%. Looks like a sinus infection.

I think Phoenix Yellow looks better on the E46 than Austin Yellow looks on the F82. Agreed?

[ComradeNick]

I think Phoenix Yellow looks better on the E46 than Austin Yellow looks on the F82. Agreed?I'd say so, I never liked the m3's front end though.
On a ZHP however that's something I'd like to see.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190423/a44faae8513ca613dc66cb438e4a0b9c.jpg

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[az3579]

I’m 100%. Looks like a sinus infection.

This. I have similar dislike for Dakar Yellow. BMW just doesn't do Yellow well, IMO...


I think Phoenix Yellow looks better on the E46 than Austin Yellow looks on the F82. Agreed?

Disagreed.

[joeybananaz18]

I'd say so, I never liked the m3's front end though.
On a ZHP however that's something I'd like to see.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190423/a44faae8513ca613dc66cb438e4a0b9c.jpg

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[joeybananaz18]

This. I have similar dislike for Dakar Yellow. BMW just doesn't do Yellow well, IMO...


I saw a speed yellow individual f80....... oooooooooooof

[ComradeNick]

I saw a speed yellow individual f80....... oooooooooooofIts not my favorite color but I'd say the only color I wouldn't want a m3 in is oxford green.

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[704sw]

I think Phoenix Yellow looks better on the E46 than Austin Yellow looks on the F82. Agreed?

I just don’t like either of them. But since you asked I’d give the edge to AY>PY, which pains me to say because I do not find the F8x attractive at all.


This. I have similar dislike for Dakar Yellow. BMW just doesn't do Yellow well, IMO...

I love Dakar [emoji15] at least it’s yellow, instead of the color of bodily secretions. Dakar doesn’t look good on the M Coupe/Roadster but I think the E36’s black trim contrasts beautifully with DY.

[Rovert]

I’m 100%. Looks like a sinus infection.

[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23] what a crack pot. LOL. Queue nose picking.....

[az3579]

I saw a speed yellow individual f80....... oooooooooooof

Now that's a proper yellow. I like that one.



I love Dakar [emoji15] at least it’s yellow, instead of the color of bodily secretions. Dakar doesn’t look good on the M Coupe/Roadster but I think the E36’s black trim contrasts beautifully with DY.

My major beef with Dakar is how a color can look like it's been left out in the Arizona sun for 30 years. It looks way too faded, even with a fresh paint job. If it didn't look faded, I wouldn't mind it...

[Vas]

Driving weather is back https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190424/91a3754a5191a3344a1c937cfbc56cd2.jpg

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[Fenrir]

Driving weather is back https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190424/91a3754a5191a3344a1c937cfbc56cd2.jpg

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Holy cow this is pretty. Very nice shot!

[holyc0w]

I concur

[Smilez]

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Driving weather hasn’t left

[johnrando]

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Driving weather hasn’t left[emoji16]

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[ZHPizza]

Just mounted 255/35r18 square and miss how the 235/40 and 245/40's filled the wheel well, but my god these PS4S's can grip.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190426/b6987e71f9dfb09358f6922bfb62ce72.jpg

[bandwagn]

Glad that the nice weather is finally here.

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[az3579]

Just mounted 255/35r18 square and miss how the 235/40 and 245/40's filled the wheel well, but my god these PS4S's can grip.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190426/b6987e71f9dfb09358f6922bfb62ce72.jpg

The wheel gap looks absolutely perfect as is. Even amount of spacing all around.

[ZHPizza]

The wheel gap looks absolutely perfect as is. Even amount of spacing all around.I think I just liked how it looked lowered with the same ride height and a taller tire. People thought I was on coilovers with 245/40r18:

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190426/81eb063f8af7a5923c712f2c2dab6f75.jpg

[3ZHP]

[emoji855]

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[DeathTrap]

Guess who is about to have a long weekend?https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190427/43ac9ca51b61fb817ea05fff36d56619.jpg

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[3ZHP]

Griot’s Best of Show after their Complete Compound, takes me the better part of a week![emoji57]


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[DeathTrap]

This is my first "real" attempt at a paint correction, all elbow grease, no machines. My arm already hurts and I haven't even started.

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[3ZHP]

This is my first "real" attempt at a paint correction, all elbow grease, no machines. My arm already hurts and I haven't even started.

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I was old school like that also but, after my first machine results, I will never go back.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190427/e02182fcd7e36eb08c6ab23ccf806f4e.jpg

You need to check this place out. Their stuff is absolutely amazing.


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[FungShui]

Found a parking buddy at work35021

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[704sw]

Found a parking buddy at work35021

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Guessing that’s not an ACR? Wing doesn’t look right.

[DeathTrap]

Progress??https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190427/0c1d8ccb243ef1b90ef5b5ad8f01388b.jpg

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[ComradeNick]

Progress??https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190427/0c1d8ccb243ef1b90ef5b5ad8f01388b.jpg

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using TapatalkDamn that looks good, what are you using on it?


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[DeathTrap]

Meg's Ultimate wash
Mother's speed clay
Meg's Ultimate compound and polish
NXT 2.0 wax
Elbow grease

Now time to waste the rest of the weekend lolhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190427/53f984682f3b41206d0eaed4c56fd928.jpg

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[holyc0w]

Leftovers from yesterday

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[Rovert]

Leftovers from yesterday


Your car is so polite. Not everyone leaves whipped cream leftovers.

[Eugene]

Texas Massacre on Friday night (first stop after picking her up) - https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47728074781_569d97e3de_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2fHyRP4)

Finally home, safely parked under my house -
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47675017482_291032b725_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2fCSVJ3)

[704sw]

AW looks SO GOOD with the black sedan trim.

[stephenkirsh]

ZHP camping

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[KTS317]

It’s been a while but - it runs again!

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[704sw]

It’s been a while but - it runs again!

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That doesn’t look like an M54 :biggrin

[KevinC]

Found a parking buddy at work35021


Maritime dash/console trim on your Z4MC? Tasty. Please do post pics. How did you get your hands on that stuff?

[KevinC]

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-KL4NpSJ/0/X2/i-KL4NpSJ-X2.jpg

If only she were running. I got stranded in Bisbee last Friday. Parked the car and the BST (Battery Safety Terminal) ignited, which is only supposed to happen if the airbags deploy. $200 part and nobody in the country seems to have one, quoted 2 weeks delivery from Germany by Tucson BMW dealer. Beating the bushes to find one someplace sooner. Stupid over-engineered crap! Thankfully my car is old enough to not have a lot of this crud that BMW seems to load up on more with every passing year.

[FungShui]

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The previous owner put it on and supposedly shipped the trim from euro Z4 as it was not an option for USA. Also this is the original owners picture.

ECS actually has the trim for sale as of lately.

[704sw]

Oh boy, those seats...

[stephenkirsh]

Z4?