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  1. #11
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    Killer wagon...

    His - 2004 Imola Red / Alcantara 330i | 6MT | ZHP |

    Her's - 2005 Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Leather 330i | 6MT | ZHP |

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    So. Much. Win.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stigissimo View Post
    Headliner: two sides to this coin. On one side, I actually kind of like the lighter color of the headliner. It really makes the black interior pop while also lightening it up a bit and creating some contrast. I also have brand new A pillars.

    Sideskirts: would I love MtechII sideskirts? Hell yeah. But to an untrained eye the difference is minimal, so I'm ok rolling around with the stock ones for the time being until I have some truly spare cash or no more mods of greater importance. I would only blow money in the near future on MtechIIs if some came up for sale at a good price already painted steel gray.
    re: the headliner and pillars - i prefer black for two reasons: it looks cooler to me, and functionally it reduces glare and actually allows for better outward visibility by providing greater contrast between the inside and outside of the car. i notice it when bouncing between ZHP sedan and my Touring (which has gray uppers).

    i've had good success with gluing fabrics (i found the right glue and technique), so doing the headliner is totally possible. the fabric is about $100.

    for the sideskirts... i like the ones you've got also (i have them on my Touring), but i am curious if the design of the MTechII is perhaps more functional from an aerodynamic standpoint - and maximizing fuel efficiency is definitely on my radar (i love my 6800RPM blasts, but on the highway i'm looking for fuel economy). i would love to see an MPG comparo. what are you getting in your Touring now? with my M54B25 and stock bumpers/skirts/height, i'm getting about 27-28mpg in the Touring now, but i get 31MPG in the ZHP. clearly the tall 6th gear helps in the ZHP.


    Quote Originally Posted by Stigissimo View Post
    These differences have now been noted in the original post. It was late when I originally made it, gimme a break
    no worries dude, i am on your side.... just helpin' you out.

    i should have an interesting post in my Touring thread this coming weekend.
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    Do you think the side skirts would really have that much difference in terms of aerodynamics and fuel economy? The shape isn't all that different between the two.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BMWCurves View Post
    Do you think the side skirts would really have that much difference in terms of aerodynamics and fuel economy? The shape isn't all that different between the two.
    I'm pretty sure the difference is negligible and if there is I would think the aero on the standard car would be better for fuel economy because I would highly doubt that BMW gave up on mpg, however small that maybe, on their volume seller. But you'll never know.

    Other things such as rolling resistance and ambient temperatures, fuel etc make a big difference. The BMW i3 when released had the lowest rolling resistance of any production tire at that time (or atleast close to the lowest) because they wanted to maximize the fuel economy. That's the reason they have such skinny tires...


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    Quote Originally Posted by slater View Post
    no worries dude, i am on your side.... just helpin' you out.

    i should have an interesting post in my Touring thread this coming weekend.
    Haha jus' giving you a bit of sass, I know. There you go with that suspense again though....

    Quote Originally Posted by slater View Post

    for the sideskirts... i like the ones you've got also (i have them on my Touring), but i am curious if the design of the MTechII is perhaps more functional from an aerodynamic standpoint - and maximizing fuel efficiency is definitely on my radar (i love my 6800RPM blasts, but on the highway i'm looking for fuel economy). i would love to see an MPG comparo. what are you getting in your Touring now? with my M54B25 and stock bumpers/skirts/height, i'm getting about 27-28mpg in the Touring now, but i get 31MPG in the ZHP. clearly the tall 6th gear helps in the ZHP.
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    Like San said, I doubt the sideskirts have any noticeable effect on MPG. The biggest drag factor is that hatch, as evidenced by just how much crap gets caked on there in the winter.

    Your rail delete probably helped a bit, but really the best aerodynamic benefit you could get is switch to a sedan or coupe which shall henceforth be declared sacrilege in this thread.

    During my trip up to the ski mountain this weekend, I averaged 28 MPG. 2 Hours highway each direction at 80-85mph, plus a 10 minute commute from my buddy's ski house to and from the mountain. The Imola ZHP used to get around 30 during this same trip. A 6th gear definitely helps - my old 323i 5sp touring got 26s on the highway usually capping out around 75mph.

    Also, thanks everybody for the kind words! Loving this thing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ELCID86 View Post
    Nice. DIY on conversion? I think the trim wrap will look great.


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    I'll be going with a pro job. It would be my first DIY wrap and I think this car deserves better than that I generally stick to mechanical stuff - aesthetic stuff above detailing, basic compounding, and plasti-dipping rear diffusers I usually like to leave to the pros.

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    very very nice

    silvercube would look wonderful in that car.

    great car. congrats on the addition very exciting

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    Quote Originally Posted by ETAction View Post
    very very nice

    silvercube would look wonderful in that car.

    great car. congrats on the addition very exciting
    Thanks! Bang-on, silver cube would look sick in this car. Am keeping my eyes peeled for a trade.


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    Nice car!

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