Proud New Owner & Member - Central PA

[TomTomTuning]

Whats up everyone, first off I would like to say thanks to Dane for approving my request to sign up. I'm on all the other BMW forums but this one by far has the best community and I'm excited to finally be apart of it.

My name is Tom and I live in Central PA near Harrisburg. I'm sys-admin for a telecommunications company during the week and a Wedding Photographer on the weekends.

My lease on a 335i E92 ended in April and I was tired of my base model 325xi E46 I've had for over 5 years. So I decided to get something that had similar features to the E92 but in the E46 family. I found a 04 Black Sapphire ZHP on E46Fanatic. I had my concerns about the car but when I went to see it in person it was much nicer then I expected. So it was an easy purchase and I'm super happy with the car.

The car only had a few modifications, such as 18" CSL replicas with nearly brand new tires, CCFL Angel eyes, new head light lenses, smoked corners and black side markers. I was a bit bummed that the car did not include the factory 135 style wheels but I've always liked CSL wheels so I was okay with that.

I dont really care for the smoked corner and side markers so I plan on replacing them soon. I have a few other plans but for now I just want to work on all the minor imperfections. I ordered a front license plate delete molding, driver side mirror glass and new carpets. I plan on getting the car fully detailed next week.

Here's some photos from the day I got it.

http://i.imgur.com/VSv3fHth.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/c3gaZdIh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/dh8iGQ3h.jpg

[TomTomTuning]

In addition to BMW's I also love 90's Nissan's. My "project" car is a 91 Nissan 240sx with a Skyline RB25DET and full OEM Silvia Aero Conversion.
I've had this car for almost 9 years.

http://i.imgur.com/wsYbN.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/kJETe.jpg

[Vas]

Welcome to the mafia.

That s13 looks great. Is that an hks ti carbon muffler on it ?

[TomTomTuning]

Welcome to the mafia.

That s13 looks great. Is that an hks ti carbon muffler on it ?
Thanks!

Yup it was from a STI catback, I just cut off the muffler portion since I didn't need rest.

Here is a video clip from the back showing the exhaust, while getting tuned on the dynopacks

http://youtu.be/08I_P-xEQcY?t=57s

It made 270whp on the stock 7/8psi and a little over 300whp on 12psi. Stock Turbo.

[danewilson77]

Tom,

Awesome pics and cars.

Welcome to The Family.

[Vas]

Man I miss having a turbo-charged car.

Sounds good.

[illirep]

Welcome and nice cars!

[TomTomTuning]

Here's the 335i E92 and 325xi E46

335i xDrive
http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4047/4505881812_605fffb5a8_o.jpg
http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4042/4505339379_12d6fbbbc4_o.jpg
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2687/4505881844_7ab1b9cb79_o.jpg
http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4010/4505246811_bc7934f481_o.jpg

325xi
http://i.imgur.com/oYZbCEvh.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/c6cYiLCh.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/ioMuwNZh.jpg

[ELCID86]

Nice fleet you've had and nice pickup on the new E46. I'm sure someone here might want to swap front corners with you. Welcome.

[fredo]

Welcome ! The 335 e92 is on my list of "must-have-one-of-these-days" cars. Right now, it won't be practical with my 2 year old kid.

[Avetiso]

Welcome! Always nice to have another photographer. Nice cars.

[TomTomTuning]

Nice fleet you've had and nice pickup on the new E46. I'm sure someone here might want to swap front corners with you. Welcome. Thanks! I'll post a WTT later.


Welcome ! The 335 e92 is on my list of "must-have-one-of-these-days" cars. Right now, it won't be practical with my 2 year old kid. It was a GREAT car, I was devastated when I had to return it... but my bank account was happy haha.


Welcome! Always nice to have another photographer. Nice cars.
Thanks! I plan on taking more photos of the car but at a better location. Just waiting on a few items to arrive. :)

[johnrando]

Welcome. Black ZHPs FTW!

[Yass_ZHP]

Beautiful cars, welcome.

BTW-Love the wheels on the ZHP...

[static667]

Welcome to the Mafia. Both cars are nice but the S13 is just dirty.

Sent from my yet to be hacked GS3.

[TomTomTuning]

Front plate delete installed today. I also installed a new driver side mirror glass and new OEM carpets.

http://i.imgur.com/3bdAFOB.jpg

[Johnmadd]

Welcome

[johnrando]

Cool shot.

[Oli77]

Welcome! You may want to try pushing the side bumper strips closer to the center one, to reduce the gap created when you put in the license plate delete strip.

Looks great!

[TomTomTuning]

Welcome! You may want to try pushing the side bumper strips closer to the center one, to reduce the gap created when you put in the license plate delete strip.

Looks great!
I just did that on my 15min break (at work). It's all good now. :)

[Johnmadd]

The corners... do you want amber or clear? I will be at bimmerfest.

[TomTomTuning]

The corners... do you want amber or clear? I will be at bimmerfest.
I'm thinking clear with black trim. I should be at Bimmerfest.

[danewilson77]

I'm thinking clear with black trim. I should be at Bimmerfest.

You doing this?

BimmerFest East ZHPMafia.com Group Parking (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?10009-Bimmerfest-East-Group-Parking&p=282139#post282139)

[Johnmadd]

I'm thinking clear with black trim.

We shall talk and compare because that is what I have. Looking foward to meeting you, are you going to the official mafia meet and greet that weekend also?

[danewilson77]

You doing this?

BimmerFest East ZHPMafia.com Group Parking (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?10009-Bimmerfest-East-Group-Parking&p=282139#post282139)

???

[TomTomTuning]

You doing this?

BimmerFest East ZHPMafia.com Group Parking (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?10009-Bimmerfest-East-Group-Parking&p=282139#post282139)
I asked about being added to the group park but never got a reply. :(


We shall talk and compare because that is what I have. Looking foward to meeting you, are you going to the official mafia meet and greet that weekend also?
Perfect, is there a thread for the Meet & Greet.. I'll go search for it.
But I should be able to do the M&G as well.

[danewilson77]

I asked about being added to the group park but never got a reply. :(


Perfect, is there a thread for the Meet & Greet.. I'll go search for it.
But I should be able to do the M&G as well.

Added if that's acceptable to you Sir.

[Johnmadd]

Here http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?9864-***Official-Bimmerfest-East-2013-ZHP-Mafia-Meet-and-Greet-July-19-20-21***&highlight=bimmerfest

[TomTomTuning]

Added if that's acceptable to you Sir.
Damn straight it is! ;)

Thanks!


Here http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?9864-***Official-Bimmerfest-East-2013-ZHP-Mafia-Meet-and-Greet-July-19-20-21***&highlight=bimmerfest
Perfect!, thanks John!

[Audi 0000]

Welcome. Nice Zhp, and the project car is sick! I'm not to far from you, in Red Lion PA. You should meet up with us at M3ta5in's (Loganville PA) and cruise to Bimmerfest with a posse. See you there. :)

[Mtnman]

Welcome. Nice cars. Look forward to see what you do to the zhp.

[TomTomTuning]

I ordered a CobyWheel today, super stoked! I'm sticking with the OEM Grey & Black stitching.

Mine is beat, even has a tear on the bottom left...
http://i.imgur.com/Mq2DpSIh.jpg

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Welcome.