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Hermes
12-03-2011, 11:26 AM
In order to keep track of everything in one place and for those who haven't been around too long, here we go...

Got the car a few years ago, it stayed stock for a long time but recently the mod bug has hit again after a few years of hibernation. Car is a daily driver so I'm not gonna go too crazy with performance. Yeah, I got the steptronic but only because this is not going to be a weekend/track rat car. I have huge plans for a ///M3 6MT (S62 swap!!!) but that will come later. This car is just to get me around but still be enjoyable to drive so I'm trying not to spend too much on it.

2008:

100% Stock = 1 owner, lease return, 30,000 Miles
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/330zhp.jpg

Hermes
12-03-2011, 11:26 AM
Done So Far:

Old Style BMW CCA Static Cling Sticker
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/3c01b2d6.jpg

BMW Performance Shadowline Grills (51132158537 & 51132158538), Clear Bumper Reflectors, Painted (Gloss Black) Lower Grill Insert
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/IMG_1164.jpg

BMW Performance Air Intake (13720429613), M3 Oil Filler Cap (11121405452)
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/IMG_1203.jpg

BMW Performance Steptronic Aluminum Pedals and Footrest (35000304643 & 51470027792)
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/IMG_1212.jpg

BMW Performance Hand Brake (34402153752), BMW Performance Steptronic Shift Knob (25162155637), Bimmian Custom Alcantara Shift & Handbrake Boots (Black w/M Stitching)
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/IMG_1243.jpg

Nebraska mod
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/P1010030.jpg

Rear Deck Refurbish & Rattle Solution
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/rear%20deck/09198031.jpg

OEM Shadowline Badges (?/various)
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/IMG_1530.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/36d2641c-1.jpg

Body Colored (Imola) Bumper Reflectors
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/3ebfc041.jpg

Frenched DRL and Fog Lamp Reflectors
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/185a290e.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/a25ccc19.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/frenching/DSC_9935.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/frenching/P1000464.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/frenching/DSC_0222.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/be44217e.jpg

Red & Yellow grill stripes
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/f354db02.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/4159054f.jpg

Advanced Flow Engineering M3 Dynamic Air Scoops
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/1744e952.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/4b8eb4d1.jpg

New Style BMW CCA Static Cling Sticker (Not feeling this one yet, will probably order the USA outline only sticker)
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/cca.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/IMG_2160.jpg

ZHPMafia.com OG Sticker
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/0dc27a13.jpg

Go Mini Go No Holes License Plate Bracket + homemade plexiglass backing
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/d91c0b29.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/9073590d.jpg

OEM Shadowline E53 Exhaust Tips (18107500498)
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/3c00d631.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/32e9349e.jpg

PIAA Plasma Ion Yellow 2500k fog bulbs
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/frenching/69b058e3.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/frenching/P1010025.jpg

Detroit mod
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/P1010032.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/P1010033.jpg

BMW Performance Strut Brace (51710429378)
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/2912a881.jpg

New windshield cowl (51718232894)

OEM E46 Shock Tower Mount Reinforcement Plates (51717036781)
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/42947f92.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/DSC_1300.jpg

BMW Performance Rotors (34112282871 left, 34112282872 right, 34212282873 x 2 rear), ECS Stainless Steel rotor screw, Hawk HPS Compound Performance brake pads, ATE Super Blue
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/DSC_1272.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/DSC_1307.jpg

Long Eurotray (51167038323)
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/d221a314.jpg

Hermes
12-03-2011, 11:27 AM
To be completed:

PIAA Plasma Ion Yellow 2500k H7 (DRL)

CBI 5000k

Eurocharged Tune

SMG Steering Wheel mod

Sprint Booster/Sport Button mod

Hermes
12-03-2011, 11:27 AM
I have some other plans in store but this is where I will leave off on my thread and post the rest when I receive/install parts.

Hermes
12-03-2011, 11:28 AM
1/12/2013 - 85,974 miles

full oil change:
BMW (Castrol) 5W-30
BMW OE Filter

full coolant system rebuild:
Stewart Water Pump
Behr Thermostat
Behr Radiator
OE Expansion Tank
OE Upper/Lower Hoses
OE Temperature Sensor
OE Train Station/Connector for Transmission Oil Cooler
OE Tensioners
Turner Motorsport E46 Non-M Power Pulleys (including alternator underdrive pulley, not just the lightened one)

New OE High Efficiency Filter for my BMW Performance Intake

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/P1060199.jpg

(saved to update w/pics later)

danewilson77
12-03-2011, 11:34 AM
Looking really nice JP. I like your moves. I like your style.

Hermes
12-03-2011, 11:38 AM
Thanks bud. Just trying to keep it classy aka non-rice as I see that too much around town.

Johal E32
12-03-2011, 02:22 PM
nice! I look forward to seeing more of the build!

cakM3
12-03-2011, 03:24 PM
JP, great progression on your ride so far :thumbsup

Looking forward to seeing more in the future...:biggrin

brettbimmer
12-03-2011, 06:18 PM
Looks great! +1 for the old school BMWCCA static cling stickers too! For a while they were not available. Are they back in production?

M0nk3y
12-03-2011, 06:29 PM
I love this thread!

Question, how do you like the Grill Stripes?


http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/4159054f.jpg

They are vinyl, right? I'm just trying to see if I want to get some. I don't know how the fitment looks in that pic though, not trying to be a douche or anything.

Hermes
12-03-2011, 06:49 PM
thanks guys, just trying not to spend too much on this car.

Old schools static cling does not exist, only the new style and those are $1 each. They sell it as a sticker on the ''Sticker Set (http://myaccount.bmwcca.org/PortalTools/Shopper/ProductDetail.cfm?ProdCompanyPassed=01&ProdCdPassed=01-STICKER_SET_WH&quantityPassed=1)" in the store on the CCA site for $4 that has a bunch of stickers. I'm gonna order it because it has just the US outline version of the logo (I think the big one is 6" wide!) which is the logo I really want.

http://myaccount.bmwcca.org/PortalTools/Shopper/Images/27889ac359f09ec3b86b18e658d260a8.jpg

(I don't know if that picture or link will work if you are not logged into CCA's site)


Kyle, they strips are just electric tape I cut to size with a razor blade. The effort wasn't perfect and I need to do it again, I just wanted to see how it would turn out. Also, I think the yellow tape is like 8 years old so it started coming up almost right away (you can see at the bottom of my grill). I was gonna order the vinyl ones but I have electric tape and it's basically the same stuff, why should I pay $20 for it?

M0nk3y
12-03-2011, 06:56 PM
thanks guys, just trying not to spend too much on this car.

Old schools static cling does not exist, only the new style and those are $1 each. They sell it as a sticker on the ''Sticker Set (http://myaccount.bmwcca.org/PortalTools/Shopper/ProductDetail.cfm?ProdCompanyPassed=01&ProdCdPassed=01-STICKER_SET_WH&quantityPassed=1)" in the store on the CCA site for $4 that has a bunch of stickers. I'm gonna order it because it has just the US outline version of the logo (I think the big one is 6" wide!) which is the logo I really want.

http://myaccount.bmwcca.org/PortalTools/Shopper/Images/27889ac359f09ec3b86b18e658d260a8.jpg

(I don't know if that picture or link will work if you are not logged into CCA's site)


Kyle, they strips are just electric tape I cut to size with a razor blade. The effort wasn't perfect and I need to do it again, I just wanted to see how it would turn out. Also, I think the yellow tape is like 8 years old so it started coming up almost right away (you can see at the bottom of my grill). I was gonna order the vinyl ones but I have electric tape and it's basically the same stuff, why should I pay $20 for it?

That sticker set clear stickers? Or are they white background? I'm really picky with my stickers on the car. I haven't received my BMW CCA stuff yet (signed up a couple weeks ago). Membership just kicked off the 1st, so maybe I'll get some.

Completely agree on the tape part. Still deciding if I want to get some for a completely OEM car w/chrome grills :/

Hermes
12-03-2011, 07:14 PM
I think they have a white background but I don't know for sure. I would just call the office on Monday. Also, it looks like they have two colors of blue so figure out what color your roundel is so they match (mine is the lighter blue). I'm not too worried about the white background as I will be using the the USA part so I can just cut the white out with an exacto knife if I wanted, but I'll probably just leave it since there is white in my roundel.

Also, the set has a few different size stickers so you can always just use the small one (I think the USA on that is 1.5" wide). You won't have much white with that.

brettbimmer
12-03-2011, 07:15 PM
I believe that the sticker set (pictured) has white background. That is the last one that I purchased from the CCA a few years ago, and they do have the white background. Ironically, looks like the set on the left in the photo was the interior static cling, but the one on top is the only one available, or used to be.

Hermes
12-03-2011, 08:48 PM
Kyle, what about doing this for your Z instead? I always loved the look of the grill badge on the E30


http://www.parts4euro.com/DCShop/images/100109a.jpg

http://www.parts4euro.com/DCShop/images/medium/100109b.jpg

http://www.parts4euro.com/DCShop/images/100067a.jpg

http://www.parts4euro.com/DCShop/images/100081a.jpg

http://www.parts4euro.com/DCShop/index.php?cPath=3_198_442

I'm sure you can find the traditional chrome one too, just showing some other options. I'm just not too into chrome. Besides it looks like your window trim is black like ours, seems like time for you to join the darkside...

M0nk3y
12-03-2011, 08:58 PM
Kyle, what about doing this for your Z instead? I always loved the look of the grill badge on the E30

I'm sure you can find the traditional chrome one too, just showing some other options. I'm just not too into chrome. Besides it looks like your window trim is black like ours, seems like time for you to join the darkside...

Ok, time to stop the hi-jack...my apologies. I'll get a separate thread up

Hermes
12-03-2011, 09:04 PM
no worries, it doesn't bother me.

BTW, you have a xmas card on your facebook page...

M0nk3y
12-03-2011, 09:18 PM
no worries, it doesn't bother me.

BTW, you have a xmas card on your facebook page...

lol...I saw, and had to delete it. Sisters and everything.

I will keep it in mind though

Hermes
12-03-2011, 09:40 PM
true. let me know

spig
12-05-2011, 04:22 PM
Did you have to do anything special to install the ///M3 Oil filter cap?

Hermes
12-05-2011, 04:26 PM
Nope, same size. I just don't like the square one

johnrando
12-05-2011, 04:36 PM
Love all the mods, great work!

cakM3
12-05-2011, 04:54 PM
JP, I love the ///M oil filler cap... looks like it belongs there :thumbsup

static667
12-05-2011, 07:50 PM
Classy mods so far, JP. I like what I'm seeing.

Hermes
12-05-2011, 08:01 PM
thanks everybody

Hermes
12-29-2011, 11:21 PM
put new fog bulbs in & Detroit mod... (see first post)

cakM3
01-22-2012, 11:54 AM
JP,

I think if you got the hid kit for your fogs (9006 bulbs in 3000k) that will provide even more lighting in the color you want.

Here is something you can check out :thumbsup
http://www.hidnation.com/9006hidkits.html (http://www.hidnation.com/9006hidkits.html)

Hermes
01-22-2012, 01:51 PM
Yeah, I've been thinking about it but at the same time I love the look at the moment. The pics don't do it justice. The bulbs are very powerful in person. I tried it one night without the low beams (put the lights on the first switch to the right) and turned on my fogs... ridiculous amount of light. IIRC the lumen output is around 1400, more than enough for pointing down at the ground.

If I was to go HID fogs I would install projectors, either the ///M style housing or retrofit some Bosch mini-projectors in the repro backup set I have.

Projector housing (not sure if I like the look)

http://www.bavauto.com/assets/imglib500/mtech_fogs.jpg



mod kinda like this (I like the look more)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5139/5420195035_0a21dc22b4_b.jpg

cakM3
01-22-2012, 05:38 PM
Jp,

You're killing me :biggrin

This is what I'm planning to do as well...:) Looking to get with SNA77 to do this mod sometime in spring....then get H3 xenon bulbs and I should be set :thumbsup


BTW....what projectors are those in your fog light housing???

Hermes
01-23-2012, 02:03 AM
I found that in a thread on E46F. I think they are Bosch minis but I'll find out and get back to you

zj96sc
01-23-2012, 08:12 AM
I'm pretty interested in a 3000k HID fog setup, but definitely have to swap housings for the proper cutoff.

Hermes
01-23-2012, 04:02 PM
Charlie (or anybody), can you do me a favor and measure the inner diameter of the fog housing? Specifically the top-bottom as I remember that being the narrow part. This way I can start doing some research as to what projectors will fit in the stock housing. Thanks bud

johnrando
01-23-2012, 06:28 PM
I can check tomorrow if you don't get anything by then.

Hermes
01-24-2012, 02:09 AM
Cool, thanks John

cakM3
01-24-2012, 04:38 AM
JP,

Sorry I didn't get back to you right away. Been working on my college assignments last night. I took a quick measurement of the fogs and came up with 3" by 4".

This is a rough measurement as I was doing this just before I left for work...overslept :)

John, can you check me on this?

Hermes
01-24-2012, 06:56 AM
No worries, I'm in no hurry. I would do it myself but I have no fogs with me to measure

John, FYI to take off the fog it's one 8mm screw. Then you take a 10mm socket (or Philips screwdriver) and loosen the thing that holds the reflector in place. Looks like the one on the right in the following pic. You don't have to remove completely like I did in the pic to measure, it just spins off to the side. Just make sure to take your bulb out first

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/frenching/IMG_1672.jpg

johnrando
01-24-2012, 09:17 AM
I'll give it a shot this afternoon.

GSEN820
01-24-2012, 11:48 AM
JP when you coming back. I am in need of a Palomar Run!!!!!!!!!

Hermes
01-24-2012, 01:42 PM
Gary, I'll be back on 2/24 around noon. Not sure if I'll do it that day but what about Sat the 25th?

johnrando
01-24-2012, 03:32 PM
Here's what I got. Let me know if you need anything else. (Don't worry about the angle of the tape measure making the #'s look funny, just use what's listed in the text.

Top to bottom, 3.5"
http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/SouthBayCities-20120124-00184.jpg

Side to side in total 5"

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/SouthBayCities-20120124-00185.jpg

The inner space is about 4" in the front top to bottom (I can get more accurate on that if you need it), and in the back, 3" top to bottom.

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/SouthBayCities-20120124-00186.jpg

cakM3
01-24-2012, 03:43 PM
Yeah, I knew my measurements were off...thanks for getting accurate measurements John :thumbsup

Hermes
01-24-2012, 03:44 PM
I think that should be good enough for me right now, if I need more detailed measurements I'll let you know. Thanks John

johnrando
01-24-2012, 04:17 PM
Just to be clear, JUST the front of the foglight itself is 3" x 4" (or 3.75 depending on where you stop).

Hermes
01-24-2012, 04:40 PM
Yeah, front and exterior measurements aren't really important in this case, it's more the inner measurements (specifically from rear) as I need to find a projector that I can get to fit inside the stock housing. See the pic I posted a few posts ago to see what I'm thinking. I'll start by looking for 3" diameter projectors (looking for best cutoff, not just one that fits) and if I need more detailed numbers I'll let you know. Thanks again John

goofiefoot
01-25-2012, 09:25 AM
OEM Shadowline E53 Exhaust Tips (18107500498)
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/3c00d631.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/32e9349e.jpg

I love the look of these! I know they are off the X5 - do they directly replace the stock chrome tips, or did you have to modify anything? Where did you order them as a pair? All I've seen are sets of 4 or individuals (funny enough, the pricing's all over the place, too).

Hermes
01-25-2012, 09:30 AM
I love the look of these! I know they are off the X5 - do they directly replace the stock chrome tips, or did you have to modify anything? Where did you order them as a pair? All I've seen are sets of 4 or individuals (funny enough, the pricing's all over the place, too).

Thanks! They fit right over the stock tips, no mod necessary. I picked them up from a dealership in town. I think I paid $100 for the pair (sold each)

johnrando
01-25-2012, 09:36 AM
Those look great, you happen to have a part #? I might want to get these.

Hermes
01-25-2012, 09:54 AM
Those look great, you happen to have a part #? I might want to get these.

here you go John, 18107500498.

FYI - I've listed all the part numbers after the name of the parts I used on the first few posts in this thread

johnrando
01-25-2012, 07:14 PM
Thanks! What do you think of the DAS and how was the install?

Nevermind, found the DIY for the install. But, you like the DAS?

Hermes
01-25-2012, 07:37 PM
DAS is real nice and install is easy. It doesn't make a noticeable difference in power but I feel like my engine breathes easier at high speed, allowing me to overtake slower cars easier. Still waiting on DME and Tranny reflash

johnrando
01-25-2012, 07:41 PM
Sounds good.

danewilson77
01-26-2012, 04:35 AM
DAS is real nice and install is easy. It doesn't make a noticeable difference in power but I feel like my engine breathes easier at high speed, allowing me to overtake slower cars easier. Still waiting on DME and Tranny reflash

+1

Hermes
02-02-2012, 02:34 PM
JP when you coming back. I am in need of a Palomar Run!!!!!!!!!

Bro, my buddy said I can borrow his GoPro so it's definitely happening now... you run first so everybody can at least see a car on South Trail.

Hermes
01-12-2013, 04:08 PM
I have posted a vague update on my ZHP in post #5.

(This first part will soon be deleted when I edit this thread. I might ask one of the mods to clean this thread up because it kinda went off topic for a minute... will send a pm when I get home)

-------

1/12/13

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/B040829E-1804-4722-998E-E1573AACBBA2-7241-000008592DFD5E7F.jpg

Lots of other things have been done that have been seen in the 'what did you do today' thread, yet not updated on this one.

Until I get around to my Dinan stroker 5.7L S85 swap (when I win the Lotto, lol...), this will likely be the fastest NA Step E46 in SoCal...

...but the skills of the driver might have something to do with that.





Let me know what you think of my progress so far.

Johnmadd
01-12-2013, 04:57 PM
Bmw performance lurks in your bay. Nice progression JP.

johnrando
01-12-2013, 08:13 PM
looks good!

derbo
01-12-2013, 11:59 PM
JP looks good!


What ever happened to the custom insulation underhood part?

JupiterBMW
01-13-2013, 04:39 AM
Looks good all around JP. I didn't realize your car was a step. And better check with John before claiming fastest step ZHP in SoCal... His car is pretty quick, especially on race mode! :biggrin

Really like the striped kidney grill too. I'll be adopting something similar on my black grills when I get them.

Hermes
01-13-2013, 08:20 AM
What ever happened to the custom insulation underhood part?

nothing, I never got around to it. Maybe this year I'll deal with it


better check with John before claiming fastest step ZHP in SoCal... His car is pretty quick, especially on race mode! :biggrin

His vert weighs more than my coupe, and mine has better aerodynamics ;)
My overpriced super sticky tires might have something to do with it, or my 3.64 diff...

Honestly, it doesn't matter. I like my car and don't really compare it to other people's because all of us have different tastes

johnrando
01-13-2013, 03:33 PM
Still IN for the hood liner.

Hermes
01-13-2013, 03:36 PM
ok... I'll make one soon

now I just need to find a roll of material to use and make extras for everybody else

JupiterBMW
01-13-2013, 06:39 PM
ok... I'll make one soon

now I just need to find a roll of material to use and make extras for everybody else

Yes, I am still awaiting this too. I would love one, plain black. Or black with a roundel on it. :shifty :roundel

Torxuvin
01-15-2013, 11:25 AM
Yes, I am still awaiting this too. I would love one, plain black. Or black with a roundel on it. :shifty :roundel

I thought I was on the wrong forum for a minute. :rofl
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/attachments/c5-general/47585910d1132436162-hood-liner-vette-essentials-installation-013.jpg
(the stock one is all black. I actually have one like this sitting in my living room)

The little touches make a difference. Would look good imo.

danewilson77
01-15-2013, 02:58 PM
^Gee....I wish we could get these.

Torxuvin
01-15-2013, 03:38 PM
If enough people are interested, we could contact a few of the companies to see if they would do a group buy. I bet we could pick up some more $$ from some of the individuals on the forums that shall not be named.

danewilson77
01-15-2013, 03:39 PM
If enough people are interested, we could contact a few of the companies to see if they would do a group buy. I bet we could pick up some more $$ from some of the individuals on the forums that shall not be named.

I'm actually just giving JP shit, since he's in charge of handling these for us. I don't even know where the thread is now.

EDIT:

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?6906-Under-Hood-Liner-interest-thread&highlight=hood

Torxuvin
01-15-2013, 03:53 PM
Oops. Gotcha

Hermes
01-15-2013, 04:26 PM
yeah... there was an issue with the boss shutting it down when we tried to figure out what was going on with it last time the idea was revived. I'll be doing it for myself on my own time so it will take me a while before I have the template. From there we can have that one copied. We can see what progresses from there if he gives the ok

edit: you can see from the other thread that this guy usually works on muscle cars so it doesn't surprise me that you've seen it on the Vette forums. Are your logos decals or paint? Honestly, it kinda looks stitched...

Torxuvin
01-15-2013, 04:29 PM
Looks like paint. It has a burned portion that needs fixing. (in the plain black area) Picked it up for free from a guy I was buying other parts from.

derbo
01-15-2013, 05:01 PM
if JP gets around to it, I'm still interested. hahahha just text me JP and I'll throw you money.

JKO_ZHP
01-18-2013, 10:20 AM
Me gusta. Mucho. :)
The air scoops interest me....thinking of getting them now too - do they make much of a difference?

Hermes
01-18-2013, 10:29 AM
Me gusta. Mucho. :)
The air scoops interest me....thinking of getting them now too - do they make much of a difference?

waste of money, but they look cool

PirateZHP
10-15-2013, 05:59 AM
JP,

How did you get your DRLs yellow? I have yellow bulbs, but I want to make them really stick out like yours.

Hermes
10-15-2013, 06:13 AM
Yellow paint. I think it was Duplicolor Metalcast. BP did his with the Krylon Stained Glass if I remember correctly

PirateZHP
10-15-2013, 06:20 AM
Sweet. Thanks. I have yellow fogs and yellow bulbs in the DRLs, but I want to see the yellow more! I think it looks great!

Hermes
03-09-2014, 03:13 PM
I feel bad doing this, but it has to be done. Time to restore to stock...

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/56AEAAA9-6A71-4236-AAEE-D3283E3EA9CB.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/DB3FE363-7CBB-4D52-9EDA-EA38683B0BF0.jpg

Removed (to be installed on blue car)

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/83901D4C-FAF6-4CAA-8BDB-F48D8D716993.jpg

Installed (from the blue car)

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/3FA0745F-202B-4262-B0B3-A7F2BF557317.jpg

Lanister
03-09-2014, 11:51 PM
JP, are you going to swap your headlights over to the slick-top?

cakM3
03-10-2014, 04:06 AM
yeah... there was an issue with the boss shutting it down when we tried to figure out what was going on with it last time the idea was revived. I'll be doing it for myself on my own time so it will take me a while before I have the template. From there we can have that one copied. We can see what progresses from there if he gives the ok

edit: you can see from the other thread that this guy usually works on muscle cars so it doesn't surprise me that you've seen it on the Vette forums. Are your logos decals or paint? Honestly, it kinda looks stitched...

JP...I want to talk to you about that hood liner this evening........

danewilson77
03-10-2014, 05:57 AM
What hood liner?

Hermes
03-10-2014, 06:22 AM
JP, are you going to swap your headlights over to the slick-top?

Yes


What hood liner?

Are we gonna do this? You're the boss now so let me know. I have to find the guys contact info and make sure he still makes them

danewilson77
03-10-2014, 06:30 AM
I endorsed this a long time ago.

Hermes
03-10-2014, 06:34 AM
Ok, I'll find his contact info again and get in touch

johnrando
03-11-2014, 08:23 AM
Count me in on the hood liner.

Hermes
12-03-2016, 07:06 PM
I did stuff today...

It was about time for a new bumper. Twelve years sounds about right for the lifespan of a stock bumper

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/6FC42C5E-CF2D-483B-B1FD-91E9248525B1.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/4C529617-8E3E-43A8-A71F-08A3391BE8AA.jpg

The guys at 2M painted it

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/36A6DE72-89DD-4BAA-9940-F978AC8D867E.jpg

Ignore the stupid isetta

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/D46B8E61-4874-4E5E-A4F9-3D7FB7BC2E5F.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/CCB9FDB9-E234-494F-82BD-64BA7F2C148F.jpg

Fixed

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/608ED7BD-2AA1-4CBB-A101-976163822300.jpg

danewilson77
12-03-2016, 07:13 PM
I did stuff today...

It was about time for a new bumper. Twelve years sounds about right for the lifespan of a stock bumper

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/6FC42C5E-CF2D-483B-B1FD-91E9248525B1.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/4C529617-8E3E-43A8-A71F-08A3391BE8AA.jpg

The guys at 2M painted it

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/36A6DE72-89DD-4BAA-9940-F978AC8D867E.jpg

Ignore the stupid isetta

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/D46B8E61-4874-4E5E-A4F9-3D7FB7BC2E5F.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/CCB9FDB9-E234-494F-82BD-64BA7F2C148F.jpg

Fixed

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/608ED7BD-2AA1-4CBB-A101-976163822300.jpg
Nice JP.

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johnrando
12-06-2016, 02:35 PM
Purdy

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Hermes
08-22-2018, 03:03 PM
Looks like it's time for cooling system again...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180822/337d571050e5eb052a9621fb3c198ee4.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180822/80e7a7079e41afad44704d6ec85502f4.jpg

joeybananaz18
08-22-2018, 05:42 PM
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180822/80e7a7079e41afad44704d6ec85502f4.jpg

Wait. is that the Caesar Manrique E32 art car?

Hermes
08-25-2018, 11:06 AM
Wait. is that the Caesar Manrique E32 art car?

Yes

joeybananaz18
08-25-2018, 06:09 PM
Yes

Lol how? Is bmw looking for it?


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