New guy ... Indianapolis, IN

[Simmsled]

Hi everyone.

Name is Matt. I am an enthusiast. Glad to be a part of ZHPmafia.com.
Picking up my new-to-me ZHP this weekend. (will have a couple pics this weekend)

Info:
2004 Sedan
57k mile
Jet Black
Black Leather
Black hex trim
Steptronic
Cold weather package
HK
HIDs

The car has been owned/maintained by a professional, non-enthusiast. It is clean, but small cosmetic things were not addressed over time.
A-pillar cloth sag, sun visor sag, paint needs polished and waxed, seats are in solid shape but could use a Leatherique rejuvenation and subsequent window tint)
All maintenance/oil changes have been done on time by a BMW dealer. Tires were replaced once at the dealer with OE RE040s that are now 6 or 7 years old.
So just needs some love.


About me:
Formerly...automotive industry project engineer/manager, racing engineer (Indycar) and driver coach
...and now I'm a consultant.

I have been an active member on GolfMKV, GolfMK6, VWVortex, Club Lexus, and NICO (nissan infiniti club) over the years.

My daily driver:
2006 Lexus GS300 AWD with F Sport sways and IS-F wheels (may sell this if I just completely stop driving it after getting the ZHP)

http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l434/Simmsled/IMG_6010.jpg


Daily family duty is taken care of by the wife in her Pilot.

A few of my old daily drivers now sold and long gone (oh and my old bike):

1995 Audi Sport90 quattro (5m) -I should have NEVER sold it.
V6, 5m, quattro
2bennett suspension
ASA AR1 (super hard to find wheels for 4x108)
uber-clean and otherwise stock
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l434/Simmsled/IMG_1253_ps1.jpg

2009 VW GTI (6m) -Brilliant car, just not reliable.
Thunderbunny kit (factory equipped)
Koni coilovers
APR Stage 1
Shown here with H&R adapters & Porsche Cayenne S wheels (BBS)
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l434/Simmsled/Thunderbunny/155317_10100213155022558_13721389_57192236_1642670 _n.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l434/Simmsled/IMG_0584_web.jpg


My old bike:
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l434/Simmsled/PICT0021.jpg

My 2003 325i (with miles, not mods) (5m)
Shown here with 180k miles, yes 180k miles. Some days I think Sensatec>Leather.
I take care of my cars.
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l434/Simmsled/My%20BMW/NiceRack.png
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l434/Simmsled/My%20BMW/BMWinsidebigpic-1.png


Thanks for having me! :cheers
...pics of ZHP coming soon, I promise.

-Matt

[QC_ZHP]

Nice collection Matt. Can't wait to see the ZHP

[SoDelBMW]

Great history man. Welcome to the mafia!

[fredo]

Welcome, Matt ... you have a good taste for cars !

[danewilson77]

Welcome. Nice writeup.

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[ELCID86]

Welcome. Nice stable.


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[blalor]

Welcome, Matt. Where in Indy are you? I lived in Fishers, Broad Ripple and Carmel from '03 to '06. I was at PRI back in December. I sold my '01 SV650 about a year after I got my first MINI. Wish I'd kept it…

[Lanister]

Welcome!

[Simmsled]

Nice collection Matt. Can't wait to see the ZHP

Thanks. I can't wait either, lol.


Great history man. Welcome to the mafia!

Much appreciated. Looking forward to being a contributing member of the family.


Welcome, Matt ... you have a good taste for cars !

Thanks man. I have fond (and some not so fond) memories of each of them.


Welcome. Nice writeup.

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Thank you. I have enjoyed reading all that you contribute here. You have my respect.


Welcome. Nice stable.


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

Thanks. It has been a hell of a ride.


Welcome, Matt. Where in Indy are you? I lived in Fishers, Broad Ripple and Carmel from '03 to '06. I was at PRI back in December. I sold my '01 SV650 about a year after I got my first MINI. Wish I'd kept it…

Cool. I am from Carmel originally (my office is in Carmel off of Meridian when I go) but I live out in the Franklin Township area near Wanamaker. Where are you now? Haven't been actively involved in motorsports for a few years... had kids. lol The SV is a phenomenal bike. Great for track or street.


Welcome!

Thanks man!

[johnrando]

Official welcome over here. Great collection. Looking forward to your ZHP pics.

[Au1994]

Welcome! Nice rides!

[ChrisCSL#25]

Nice collection and welcome!

[Oli77]

Same here, impressive collection! Welcome to the Mafia.

[blalor]

Cool. I am from Carmel originally (my office is in Carmel off of Meridian when I go) but I live out in the Franklin Township area near Wanamaker. Where are you now? Haven't been actively involved in motorsports for a few years... had kids. lol The SV is a phenomenal bike. Great for track or street.

I'm now in Medford, MA, just outside of Boston; I work in Boston proper. I worked for Delta Faucet when I lived out there. My first track day was at Streets of Willow on the SV (I lived in Phoenix then), and my 2nd was at Road America. Kinda feels like I got all the good ones out of the way first. ;-)

[oldzilla]

Welcome to the Family

[Simmsled]

I'm now in Medford, MA, just outside of Boston; I work in Boston proper. I worked for Delta Faucet when I lived out there. My first track day was at Streets of Willow on the SV (I lived in Phoenix then), and my 2nd was at Road America. Kinda feels like I got all the good ones out of the way first. ;-)

Right on. My office is just a stones throw away from Delta at 116th and Meridian. Its the office building with the Sunrise Cafe on the 1st floor that has been there for years.

You know, its crazy... Wife doesn't care if I build a dedicated track car, but is completely against another motorcycle. There is an old saying, 'There are two types of motorcycle riders, those that have been down, and those that haven't been down yet'. I tend to agree, but damn are they fun.


Thanks for the love everyone!

[UdubBadger]

Welcome. Better see you Midwest guys at Timmayfest this year.


Goin' HAM mobile

[maliceM3]

Welcome! I'm in Carmel. Good to see another Indiana member.

[Simmsled]

Welcome! I'm in Carmel. Good to see another Indiana member.

Nice! Do you ever go to cars & coffee at McAllisters by Meridian & I465?

[Simmsled]

Pics, as promised...
57k miles, not without flaws, but still very clean.
Cold weather package, but has never seen snow.
Original tires were replaced once, but with the factory Bridgestone RE040.
The wear is completely symmetrical across all 4 tires. Love it.
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l434/Simmsled/IMG_7815.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l434/Simmsled/IMG_7817.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l434/Simmsled/f422cab9-5a7d-49f0-8bf6-aad8e5d134f4.jpg?t=1393814680

[blalor]

Sharp!

[danewilson77]

Clean!

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[johnrando]

Very nice.