Jon's '03 Alpine White Sedan Project

[johnrando]

Yes, the whole ideas behind these was the right fitment.

[Avetiso]

Sexy is what your car is.

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[imola red zhp]

Jon car looks awesome, damn you've been busy....:D

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[Tnhl1989]

Everyone just looks purely amazing :)

[az3579]

This is one of my favorite E46's of all time. Keep up the amazing work, Joop.

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[Ryans323i]

:drool

That is all.

[JupiterBMW]

WOW, thank you guys so much for your replies... Your replies are simply too much!! Makin' me feel all :wub inside... :biggrin

William- no spacers... 18x8.5", ET35 all the way around. I'm planning to space out the rears by 8-10mm... Have to do some test fitting first..

Dane- Thanks man, still a few small touches on the outside, mainly piano grills and the CF diffuser.

Justin- Honestly man, if you fit them onto the OEM splitter, the outside rounded part sticks out about a 1/4". So you have to move them inward. And then, at that top inside corner, there is a touch of curvature that doesn't sit flush with the bumper... They did end up working just fine, but it took some finesse (forcing them into place, one of the beauties of CF, its pliable!) and I ended up doing TWO layers of double sided tape. This gave me a little more thickness on the tape, helping to manage some of the gap... Yes, I will post an install pic...

Rando- Yeah man, I agree... But at the same time, after years of building body kits in college, even stuff that is perfectly molded off of OEM parts will still take a LITTLE tweaking... I would've been SHOCKED if they were perfect... I'm just keeping a DAMN close eye on them right now to make sure they stay in place... The minute I see them popping off, I'll be removing them and figuring a better plan...

Thanks to the rest of you for your comments!! BP/Ryan- Wow, super happy for your comments... Its good to hear stuff like that from two people I consider to be "veterans" of the site.. :wub

More pics OUT of the garage coming soon... Oh, and moar modz put on!! :shifty

[Torxuvin]

When are you going to change out the grills? It's killing the front. :mob The splitters look good. It's definitely a cleaner look than my cap-type.

[SoCalZman]

Re: the shift knob. Did it come with this plastic ring that went into the boot and you just hadn't put it in yet or...?

Re: the mirrors. What's the removal and installation like? I've had my eye on those side mirrors for awhile but wasn't sure how hard it would be to install.

And is your computer all working right now? :-)

Ahem. My questions? :-)

[Pip]

Ahem. My questions? :-)

The mirror installation is super simple. You just push the outer edge until you can get either your finger or a small tool beneath the inner edge closest to the door and pop off. Then disconnect the two wires for the heating element. Reconnect two wires, line up the mirror and pop back on.

[JupiterBMW]

When are you going to change out the grills? It's killing the front. :mob The splitters look good. It's definitely a cleaner look than my cap-type.

Grills have been ordered.... :thumbsup


Ahem. My questions? :-)

Sorry man... Ok... Here's your answers...

1. Yes, I believe most of the new cars come with the knob/boot as one piece. The plastic ring holds the boot tight up against the knob and clips to the bottom of the knob. I pulled the ring out and then placed it inside the top of my new boot. It sits flush up against the shift knob, and the ring shape holds the boot in the same shape as the bottom of the knob. Works great.

2. Installation isn't tough. Like Sean said, crank the mirror all the way in one direction and pop it off. Don't pull to hard or you'll tear the ribbon cables for the mirror heating... And then just press the new ones back on.

3. Eh, iMessages seems to be linked up now, but my phone is retarded anyway... The speaker is getting worse by the day... New phone is borderline imminent...


The mirror installation is super simple. You just push the outer edge until you can get either your finger or a small tool beneath the inner edge closest to the door and pop off. Then disconnect the two wires for the heating element. Reconnect two wires, line up the mirror and pop back on.

Thanks for the assist... :thumbsup

[328ioc]

Khoalty piano black?

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[JupiterBMW]

Khoalty piano black?

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Yes... And if I don't like them, I'm personally going to kick your ass! :mafia

[danewilson77]

Yes... And if I don't like them, I'm personally going to kick your ass! :mafia

I just installed mine and they were perfect.

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[JupiterBMW]

I just installed mine and they were perfect.

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Yeah, I just like to give Devlin a hard time... I saw his installed pics, and I think a couple you posted, and they look awesome... Let's be real too, my last ones were matte black ones spray painted to gloss.... So I think the Khoalty pianos will be fine..

Should look really good with the freshly retouched lower grille... By the way, everyone should do that, such a nice upgrade!

[328ioc]

Yes... And if I don't like them, I'm personally going to kick your ass! :mafia


Yeah, I just like to give Devlin a hard time... I saw his installed pics, and I think a couple you posted, and they look awesome... Let's be real too, my last ones were matte black ones spray painted to gloss.... So I think the Khoalty pianos will be fine..

Should look really good with the freshly retouched lower grille... By the way, everyone should do that, such a nice upgrade!

So much love here!

Lol you won't be disapointed Jon!

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[danewilson77]

Jon....I have the following available and couldn't find the other thread where you were looking for light parts:

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/IMAG0402-1.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/nicee46/media/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/IMAG0402-1.jpg.html)

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/IMAG0407.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/nicee46/media/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/IMAG0407.jpg.html)

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/IMAG0406.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/nicee46/media/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/IMAG0406.jpg.html)

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/IMAG0405.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/nicee46/media/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/IMAG0405.jpg.html)

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/IMAG0404.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/nicee46/media/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/IMAG0404.jpg.html)

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/IMAG0403.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/nicee46/media/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/IMAG0403.jpg.html)

[SoCalZman]

I know Jon has first stab at these parts (I forget what he needs exactly), Dane, but I broke my black driver side headlight trim when changing my lens gaskets (and the gaskets don't even fit). To top it all off, BMW doesn't seem to sell the trim separately. Would you be willing to part with that?


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[JupiterBMW]

Antone, you're looking for the bezel... And no, I don't need that, so if Dane will part, its all yours... Dane, I need the actual inner lens holder. The black plastic, 4 legged piece that are on either side of the two black HID bulb outer covers.

I'll take em both if'n you don't mind...

[SoCalZman]

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/IMAG0406.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/nicee46/media/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/IMAG0406.jpg.html)


Ah. Yeah whatever it is called. One of the black things (Bezel) at the bottom of this picture. For a facelift sedan.

[danewilson77]

Antone, you're looking for the bezel... And no, I don't need that, so if Dane will part, its all yours... Dane, I need the actual inner lens holder. The black plastic, 4 legged piece that are on either side of the two black HID bulb outer covers.

I'll take em both if'n you don't mind...

Yup. PM me your addy again.

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[Tnhl1989]

Dane I'll be interested in the drivers side frame :) pm me cost? I could just pick it up in a month at the reunion.

[az3579]

Dane,
I'd like to pick up both headlight buckets from you if still available... :)

The part that the projectors attach to.

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[JupiterBMW]

Dayum, my project thread is like a FS thread!

[nike001]

Dane,
I'd like to pick up both headlight buckets from you if still available... :)

The part that the projectors attach to.

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Shit!!

I came to post this. Those things are hard to come by and I need them to complete my FX-R retrofit that has been on the backburner for over a year.

I call 2nd dibs.

[az3579]

Shit!!

I came to post this. Those things are hard to come by and I need them to complete my FX-R retrofit that has been on the backburner for over a year.

I call 2nd dibs.

Same reason... mine have already been retrofitted with M3 AL projectors but the projectors are FUBAR and the highbeams don't work 90% of the time. :(
Has yours been modified? If not, then yours is perfectly moddable for the retrofit...


Dayum, my project thread is like a FS thread!

Sorry Joop... I'll move it to PM. :biggrin

[JupiterBMW]

No worries guys... And just FYI, I'm working on a set of ZKW lights that I will be selling in the near future when I get them all taken care of... I have some new ideas that I'm trying to figure out, so I'm doing stuff with this donor set to see how the results are... We'll see...

[Johnmadd]

No worries guys... And just FYI, I'm working on a set of ZKW lights that I will be selling in the near future when I get them all taken care of... I have some new ideas that I'm trying to figure out, so I'm doing stuff with this donor set to see how the results are... We'll see...

The bulb retainers?

[JupiterBMW]

New pic! Not the best, and I apologize for a driveway pic, but she just looked too pretty in the sunshine...

7893

[cakM3]

car look good Jon :thumbsup

[JupiterBMW]

Thanks Charlie... I still need to do the first detail, and then I'll get around to a proper photoshoot...

[Mtnman]

Thanks Charlie... I still need to install some frieken black grills ASAP then do the first detail, and then I'll get around to a proper photoshoot...

Agree

[Torxuvin]

Agree

:rofl

Keeping you motivated. What else are friends for?

[cakM3]

Jon,

I talked to Adam at Detailer's Domain yesterday specifically about detailing a white car and he said that it was very difficult to get any depth off of any white car however he did make the following recommendations of products you could use to have a brilliant shine on your ZHP :thumbsup

Swirl & Haze Remover - for light swirls
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Detail%20Products/SwirlandHazeRemover_zps19b7f87d.png

Severe Swirl Remover - for paint correction
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Detail%20Products/SevereSwirlRemover_zpsecd892b8.png

Detail spray - on warm-to-hot paint surfaces you can use detail spray on the buffing pad
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Detail%20Products/DetailSpray_zpsd3f3f039.png

Fine Machine Polish - step before sealing your paint
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Detail%20Products/FineMachinePolish_zpsb45ab0b9.png

Machine Super Sealant - to seal that beautiful paint :)
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Detail%20Products/SuperSealant_zps49fd1ca5.png

Once you have your car set up then you can use the following products to keep that beautiful shine going :thumbsup
Brilliant Glaze
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Detail%20Products/BrilliantGlaze_zpsf8cee69d.png

Jon...after seeing Adam work on this poorly maintained black 330i (the paint was in horrid condition), he was able to resort the luster on the paint surface and it was very smooth.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/14/uqe6ymam.jpg

The stripe in the middle was from the tape to show the before and after...seeing it in person really showed the improvements from using Adam's products. I was impressed!

These were the products Adam used. I'm in the process of switching completely over to his products after seeing his detail session. I know this will help get your AW ZHP looking at her best :thumbsup Call me if you have any questions :)

[Tnhl1989]

Your car looks amazing Jon. Sorry for the thread jacking. Charlie that stuff looks great too!

[JupiterBMW]

Thanks for the info Charlie... I'm pretty happy with the Mequiar's Ultimate line, but I'll look into the Adam's stuff as I think its available at the local stores... From what I've been reading though, any paint correction is first, and then a good sealant, followed by a wax just for shine... I think the 'wax' I use is actually a sealant, but I'll have to double check...

Sadly, it'll be another couple of weeks before I get her cleaned up... Going out of town on Wednesday for a week, then home for a day, then out of town for 6 more days... Uggghhhh!

[johnrando]

Still looks good Joop.

[jayjay_dee]

New pic! Not the best, and I apologize for a driveway pic, but she just looked too pretty in the sunshine...

7893

Car looks perfect Jon!!!

[E_Rak]

Love the car Jupiter, it's truly a thing of beauty! Hopefully you can find some time in your busy schedule to work on the car, we need to see "moar" :thumbup:

[JupiterBMW]

Thanks again guys! This thread is actually very much outdated... I have plenty of new goodies to install, just haven't had time to update. Soon gents, soon...

[danewilson77]

Next mod. Paint it Imola :)

[JupiterBMW]

Next mod. Paint it Imola :)

:eeps I think the gods of alpine white BMWs just rolled over in their graves...

[cakM3]

Next mod. Paint it Imola :)

Jon, I concur with Dane's statement :)

:chuck

[Jon D]

Next mod. Paint it Imola :)

Exactly


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[Stigissimo]

Jon, I concur with Dane's statement :)

:chuck

I concur with Charlie's concurrence with Dane's statement.

Your car is seriously good looking though.

[danewilson77]

Damn...what did I start? An Imola uprising? :rofl

[wsmeyer]

Drive it out here to CA and I'll help you mod it. I've got a saws-all

[Tnhl1989]

Plasti-dip imola red :) It can be a cover and removable.

[E_Rak]

Paint only the left side Imola. Please both parties!

[cakM3]

Imola is an awesome color but Jon is an AW guy....I'm quite sure Jon's car will look totally awesome when we see him at the reunion meet! :thumbsup

[bcleaver]

Noooooo. AW is the color IMO. Some black rims and that thing is perfect. Keep up the good work.

[JupiterBMW]

Noooooo. AW is the color IMO. Some black rims and that thing is perfect. Keep up the good work.

I was about to say... Finally we have a sensible person... But then he mentioned black wheels. I do think black wheels look good, but only on certain cars... My car is not one of them... I'll stick to silver.

[Avetiso]

I'd agree with Jupiter. Against a white background the design on black wheels would be hard to see.

[Imola.ZHP]

I love my Imola, I really do, but AW was my 2nd choice, a friend of mine has an AW ZHP, its really beautiful...

Black wheels do not photograph well IMO. To each their own...

[bcleaver]

Agree to disagree

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-qelXcpLjLbY/UYG8F5uPUXI/AAAAAAABBZI/czRKgWAzFGk/s800/2013-05-01_1859.jpg

[derbo]

Hmm that looks hot.


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[JupiterBMW]

Yeah, that ///M looks good, but I'll still keep my current wheels... New pics and updates coming soon... I promise! :biggrin

[johnrando]

Great. Looking forward to seeing that Paint Code 668 Mod! :biggrin

[alexandre]

Jet black respray and vert conversion ?

[johnrando]

You got it!!!! :)

[JupiterBMW]

You guys are real comedians... But don't worry, it'll never happen... :biggrin

[derbo]

AW must stay AW..

[johnrando]

Yup, we just like to give AW joop a hard time.

[Torxuvin]

We should plastidip it at the reunion while he isn't looking. :shifty

BTW Jon, I'll send you that text for the mirror at some point. Every time I think about it, the car is in the garage and my cell phone camera will not pick up the discoloration.

[Avetiso]

Damn, that would something. A 4 door vert. You always say you want your mods to be extra special...

[derbo]

he already has the window switch for a vert/coupe. ;)

[danewilson77]

We should plastidip it at the reunion while he isn't looking. :shifty

:rofl

HTC DNA, Williamsburg, VA

[az3579]

Y'all cray! I like the half Alpine/Imola idea though; appease purists from both sides of the camp. :biggrin


I'd agree with Jupiter. Against a white background the design on black wheels would be hard to see.

Black wheels are hard to see on any color. One reason why I'll never own black wheels.


Agree to disagree

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-qelXcpLjLbY/UYG8F5uPUXI/AAAAAAABBZI/czRKgWAzFGk/s800/2013-05-01_1859.jpg

Looks hawt... after you're done straining your eyes trying to find out what wheels those are! :)

[JupiterBMW]

We should plastidip it at the reunion while he isn't looking. :shifty


Damn, that would something. A 4 door vert. You always say you want your mods to be extra special...


he already has the window switch for a vert/coupe. ;)


:rofl

Ya'll are a bunch of comedians tonight, eh?? :shifty



Y'all cray! I like the half Alpine/Imola idea though; appease purists from both sides of the camp. :biggrin

Black wheels are hard to see on any color. One reason why I'll never own black wheels.

Looks hawt... after you're done straining your eyes trying to find out what wheels those are! :)

At least BP has some sense. :biggrin

[JupiterBMW]

Finally, after almost 2 months, some updates to my original post and new pics of the progress... I realize a lot of you saw her at the reunion, but for those of you that weren't there, I felt I needed to update my thread. I've got more mods on order too, so more updates will come. I won't let it slide this long again without updates!! Anyway, updates are to the original post, and some new pics are below.

The OEM aux input, in the not-so-OEM location. I like this better as I can much easier connect, and then remove and stow the cable when needed.
8640

A full body shot showing off the new tint. I'm really happy with that purchase!
8643

Close up of the gloss black kidney grills and the custom ///M stripes
8639

Dinan muffler and carbon fiber diffuser. Two of my favorite mods. :)
8641

A closer shot of the front end showing black grills, ///M stripes, refreshed lower grill, splitters, and clear corners. Each of these mods made a huge improvement I think.
8642

[kayger12]

Car is gorgeous, Jon.

Love everything about it.

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[Hornung418]

Damn those splitters are hot!

From a GS3, this was sent.

[JupiterBMW]

Thanks guys. :)

[wsmeyer]

Love the pics. It all looks bauce!

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[Tnhl1989]

Per request from Sammi. She wants to see the fat ass. ;)

[imola red zhp]

Finally, after almost 2 months, some updates to my original post and new pics of the progress... I realize a lot of you saw her at the reunion, but for those of you that weren't there, I felt I needed to update my thread. I've got more mods on order too, so more updates will come. I won't let it slide this long again without updates!! Anyway, updates are to the original post, and some new pics are below.

The OEM aux input, in the not-so-OEM location. I like this better as I can much easier connect, and then remove and stow the cable when needed.
8640

A full body shot showing off the new tint. I'm really happy with that purchase!
8643

Close up of the gloss black kidney grills and the custom ///M stripes
8639

Dinan muffler and carbon fiber diffuser. Two of my favorite mods. :)
8641

A closer shot of the front end showing black grills, ///M stripes, refreshed lower grill, splitters, and clear corners. Each of these mods made a huge improvement I think.
8642

Looks Sweet Jon thats a lot done since I saw you, I only got my tint done. What percentages did.you go with. I went with 20 rear and 50 front....take care

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[Pip]

I love the contrast of black on white. The CF splitters and diffuser look great! :thumbsup

[Washburn]

Looks brilliant, Jon! AW rules...and other colors too :)

[E_Rak]

Looking fantastic! The AUX input is perfect.

[danewilson77]

Looking fantastic! The AUX input is perfect.

Agree. That's where I'm moving mine.

HTC DNA, Williamsburg, VA

[alexandre]

Yup mine's been there since September. Best location.

[JupiterBMW]

Per request from Sammi. She wants to see the fat ass. ;)

As requested... Not the best shot, but all I've got for now. Tell Sammi I now have an excuse to get out with the camera and practice some more. :biggrin

8670


Looks Sweet Jon thats a lot done since I saw you, I only got my tint done. What percentages did.you go with. I went with 20 rear and 50 front....take care

I went with 30% all around as the tint laws in Florida are much more relaxed than other states. Plus, I wanted a uniform look from front to back.


Looks brilliant, Jon! AW rules...more than other colors :)

Fixed, and I couldn't agree more. :rofl


Agree. That's where I'm moving mine.

First the shift knob, now the aux input... :shifty Getting more and more like mine every day, so I suppose we should just set up for the AW respray... Admit it, you know you want it. :rofl :biggrin

[Torxuvin]

As requested... Not the best shot, but all I've got for now. Tell Sammi I now have an excuse to get out with the camera and practice some more. :biggrin


:drool She looks good. Have you checked the rubbing situation yet?

[JupiterBMW]

Yes I have and there is a bit of rubbing still. Of course, rando then mentioned some bolt that sticks out, and how I should check that. I still have to research and take care of that.

[johnrando]

As with many cars, Joop's looks even better in person. Great example of a vintage AW machine. :)

[wsmeyer]

Yes I have and there is a bit of rubbing still. Of course, rando then mentioned some bolt that sticks out, and how I should check that. I still have to research and take care of that.

There's a threaded stud attached to the rear bumper that goes through the body and secured with a nut. The stud extends about 5mm beyond the nut and often rubs. Just take your rear wheels off and grind it flush with the nut. 8679

[derbo]

I cut off the stud completely cause it was rubbing even the nut..

[JupiterBMW]

I cut off the stud completely cause it was rubbing even the nut..

Sounds good. Will be taking off as much as possible.

[danewilson77]

I cut off the stud completely cause it was rubbing even the nut..

+1

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[jayjay_dee]

Car is looking very good Jon...

What spacer size do you have?

[Imola.ZHP]

There's a threaded stud attached to the rear bumper that goes through the body and secured with a nut. The stud extends about 5mm beyond the nut and often rubs. Just take your rear wheels off and grind it flush with the nut. 8679

Yeah, I just removed that clip completely. Another ZHP friend/owner had removed his at least a year prior to me removing mine and had had no issues with it being gone completely.

[JupiterBMW]

Thanks for the replies and info guys. I actually dremeled a bunch of the plastic back. I was able to see the rub marks and it was very subtle. I then repositioned the clips and they fit in tighter than before. Finally, I dremeled the studs down flush with the nut for the clips. I gained a good amount of clearance on both sides. Will report back after hitting the offending corners and see how she reacts... :) Pretty sure I got it though.



What spacer size do you have?

No spacers man... The offset is ET35, so they fit and look really wide, but not spaced at all. I want to lower next, and if everything is still good, then I might try and space the back out just a touch... But we'll see.

[JupiterBMW]

Original post has new updates! No pics, but still some work done today, and it feels good. :thumbsup

[Torxuvin]

What was up with the starter?

[JupiterBMW]

What was up with the starter?

It died...

[illirep]

Car looks friggin fantastic!

[JupiterBMW]

Thanks Bill. :thumbsup

[JupiterBMW]

Well, today's project was to install my HID fog light kit. The install went really well, and I took a lot of great pics to make it work perfectly. I will upload pics later, but here's a video of my lighting...

Original post updated as well of course. :)


http://youtu.be/aGU2CK1eZfw

[derbo]

Well, today's project was to install my HID fog light kit. The install went really well, and I took a lot of great pics to make it work perfectly. I will upload pics later, but here's a video of my lighting...

Original post updated as well of course. :)


http://youtu.be/aGU2CK1eZfw

So bright!


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[JupiterBMW]

So bright!


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That's why my Dad calls me Son! :rofl

[Avetiso]

Damn, those crickets are loud as shit. I can't believe I forgot that about FL.

Lighting looks great, by the way! I'm sure it looks much better in person. It always does. :thumbsup

[johnrando]

That's why my Dad calls me Son! :rofl

#iseewhatyoudidthere

Those are def bright. Looks good. On a side note, pretty exciting video too. :biggrin

[wsmeyer]

I dig the color of the new ones.

And the production quality and the editing of the video is top notch.

[Imola.ZHP]

Nice, what did you go with?

I have some cheap kit off of ebay, I think I'm on my 3rd set actually. Surprisingly the one I currently have, has lasted pretty well. Of course now that I realized that, a bulb or ballast will go out within the week.

[imola red zhp]

Jon did you use the 3400 bulbs or 3000

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[JupiterBMW]

Thanks for the replies guys. I went with the VisionPro 3000K setup, purchased online from www.xenonking.com. I actually had ordered the McCulloch brand kit from that same site years ago for my last car, but this time they didn't have that kit, so I went with the VisionPro.

To be honest, I'm not 100% happy. Both kits said they were 3000K, but the bulbs on my last setup were much more yellow. These are less yellow for sure.

But to answer your question, 3000K is what the bulbs said.

A great setup, just wished the bulbs were a bit more yellow.

[328ioc]

Thanks for the replies guys. I went with the VisionPro 3000K setup, purchased online from www.xenonking.com. I actually had ordered the McCulloch brand kit from that same site years ago for my last car, but this time they didn't have that kit, so I went with the VisionPro.

To be honest, I'm not 100% happy. Both kits said they were 3000K, but the bulbs on my last setup were much more yellow. These are less yellow for sure.

But to answer your question, 3000K is what the bulbs said.

A great setup, just wished the bulbs were a bit more yellow.

That looks amazing.

I think I may need to look into the 2500k for when I do the E90 retrofit.

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[derbo]

I'm currently using xenonsupply HIDs in my prius. So far no complaints. I paid like $125shipped for headlights w/ the xsforum15 coupon code. its probably cheaper for the fogs.



To make it more yellow, maybe paint the lenses? I know that means when its off its also yellow..tradeoff..

[webster]

just read through the thread, joop. your car is gorgeous. love pretty much every single mod, esp those rims. can't believe how far she's come!

[JupiterBMW]

Thanks for the continued replies guys. The car has been a labor of love, but so far I'm happy. :)

[JupiterBMW]

Another new update... I received my LCM back from BP today, one that I had picked up from eBay with SW 4.0. So, BP coded it for triple blink for me. Works perfectly and very happy!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iry0YeY6TMY

[JupiterBMW]

Today I also installed my custom speaker grills. I am attempting to mimic the silver outlined grills that come on the newer models when the premium sound system is selected. I think it looks pretty good overall. :)

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[Avetiso]

You gonna do anything with the bigger speakers in the door? Or just the small ones?

[JupiterBMW]

Nope, I like them just the way they are. I contemplated it, but there's no clear ring to make silver, so they're just staying the way they are now.

[Imola.ZHP]

So jealous of the triple blink!

Speaker rings look great too!

[JupiterBMW]

Thanks Marcus!

[Imola.ZHP]

Did you just spray the speaker rings?

[ELCID86]

So jealous of the triple blink!

Speaker rings look great too!

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[johnrando]

Speakers look great Joop!

[JupiterBMW]

Did you just spray the speaker rings?

No, I used a Prismacolor paint pen. Picked it up at Michael's for about $5. Worked very well.

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Speakers look great Joop!

Thanks guys. :thumbsup

[danewilson77]

No, I used a Prismacolor paint pen. Picked it up at Michael's for about $5. Worked very well.

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Thanks guys. :thumbsup

Shear genius.

HTC DNA ON TT4 BETA, WILLIAMSBURG, VA

[Imola.ZHP]

No, I used a Prismacolor paint pen. Picked it up at Michael's for about $5. Worked very well.


It came out great! Reminds me of the speaker grills on e90 M3's, if I had ANY other silver in my car, I would copy your project. My car is black on black on black (black cube).

[JupiterBMW]

Reminds me of the speaker grills on e90 M3's

Perfect, that was the idea! :biggrin

[Imola.ZHP]

I wonder how this would look on the gauge rings. I know the "chrome" is supposed to be "special," but I kind of find it out of place.

Wait, I guess they do match the interior door handles, lol.

[Tnhl1989]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/14/2avegeza.jpg

I don't think the gauge is actually chrome looks more like the silver cube color. There isn't any shininess to it.

[JupiterBMW]

Yeah to be honest, I'd have to go look at my car. I definitely want to refinish the door handles in the same brushed aluminum look as my speaker grill trim, but I don't know if the effort is worth the small change for the gauge rings. I'd have to see about that... I'm going to work on the door handles first. :)

[JupiterBMW]

Giving my own thread a bump... With a lot of interest in the car from the CCA classifieds, and what sounds like a very serious/interested guy, I'm looking back at this thread and reminiscing. I'm torn with what to do (hence the thread in the Members' Only section). But, reading through this thread does make me miss the car a little more. If only I could stumble across another $50k and pick up the M3 I really want. Then this decision would be easy!

Anywho, I sure do enjoy modding the car and I have a few plans for when I'm home. :)

[Imola.ZHP]

Why not wait it out? M3's will continue to drop in value as the new ones come about. Even the clean ones with low miles, there is a post on bimmerpost.com about the end totals for the e9X M3's, lots of 2008's out there. I almost leased one in 2008 when the housing market tanked and BMW dealers freaked out at the end of the year still having 2008's on the lot. $10k off and crazy cheap lease rate, thats not relevant to the subject here, but I think you would miss your car if you let it go. Good luck with your decision!

[Tnhl1989]

November is usually the turn in month for leases so that's about the time to jump on one. :)

[JupiterBMW]

All true and good points. We'll see what happens.

[Vas]

Jon,

Just out of curiosity are the wheels made by Avant Garde? And what is your opinion of them besides how they look?

[JupiterBMW]

Jon,

Just out of curiosity are the wheels made by Avant Garde? And what is your opinion of them besides how they look?

Yes, they are AG wheels. Obviously I love the look! Aside from that, I'm really happy with them. They are painted, and I did curb one of them (actually backing into my garage, it scuffed my floor jack...) so those few marks show up as black chips now, but whatever... The quality of the wheels though looks to be exceptionally good. The center caps appear to be just a little smaller than stock, but I didn't compare them side by side. I've read a few mixed reviews about the VMR wheels (my other choice when I was buying) and I heard nothing but good things about these wheels, so I went with these. I couldn't be happier.

[Vas]

Thanks for your opinion.

Did you ever find anything about how durable they are ?

[JupiterBMW]

Thanks for your opinion.

Did you ever find anything about how durable they are ?

I never heard or read anything about people having issues, so I figured they can't be too bad. Florida is all flat with really good roads, so I don't foresee any issues. And the way I look at it... A lot of people in the BMW scene in South Florida have a ton of money. If a lot of those guys buy AG wheels, then they must be pretty good at least??

They've all got money to burn, and typically they're running on Vossen, HRE or AG wheels... For what its worth anyway...

[johnrando]

Joop, just happened see in the back of the LA Times Sports section today.

2013 328i sedan, $199/month lease/24mths, $5K down, 10K miles/year. 5 of them
2013 128i coupe $199/month lease/36mths, $5K down, 10K miles/year. 1 of them (demo special).

I know you don't like leasing, but here's a great way to drive a good car while you save up for your dream one. Just a thought.

Pacific BMW BTW.

[Tnhl1989]

There is going to be a lot more promotions going on in the next few months as well since there will be a lot of lease turn ins during the month of November. Just keep a heads up on that as well and maybe you'll get a great lease on a m3 or something ;)

[derbo]

328i would be nice..

[Imola.ZHP]

The $5k down is the kicker, if you spread that out over 24 months and add it back to the $199 you will have essentially paid ~$407/month for the term of the lease. If you walk away from the car at that point, you have just spent (and lost) ~$10,000.

I know my car has been getting a bit expensive with maintenance, but I still think I'm doing the "right" thing by keeping it and not buying something else until I can afford EXACTLY what I want. Also now that I live 2.2 miles from work, my car is now under 12k a year (average) and that average will possibly drop to 11.5k a year by its birthday next year, I think our car's values are at a point where as long as their condition stays good, and their mileage doesn't get too high, their value will not be dropping as drastically anymore.

The 2er is on the horizon also guys, and quite possibly a 2er GC which should be close to an e46 sedan size (hopefully). And who knows, possibly an M2 and/or M2 GC as well. I'll just sit back and keep paying down my house note and see, too many great things coming from BMW in the near future; and if they turn out not to be so great, then in the meantime e90 M3's and x5 M's will keep dropping in value (by decently large percentages) every month.

[derbo]

That's a great plan. I wanted an E46 M3 or E92 M3 but financially I'm not there yet. In the meantime, I decided to keep the zhp. Since I drive close to 40K/year , I opt to get a second car so the zhp mileage stays a bit more constant. Now it's close to 5k year and the Prius takes the 35k/yr blunt of it.

I too am waiting for e9x to drop in price. A stick sedan is getting harder to find. :/


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[JupiterBMW]

I have to agree with Dennis and Derek here. Firstly I couldn't own/drive a 128 or 328. I just can't justify spending money on something I didn't want to own/lease. And Dennis makes the exact point I was thinking. The $10-12k spent (and subsequently lost) by leasing either of those cars is money down the drain. No matter what I do with the ZHP, the cost/drop in value won't be that much over 2-3 years. So, it's cheaper to own the ZHP, and after all is said and done, I still have the title to a car I enjoy. After 3 years of a lease I have nothing but empty pockets and an empty garage.

So, I'll keep the ZHP until I can afford the unicorn E90 ///M3 ZCP. In a perfect world, the E90 will drop in value as the new F80 ///M3 becomes the most desirable car... In an even more perfect world, the ZHP value will hold steady or perhaps even go up. That's doubtful, but ok with me. I got a good deal and I don't have any loans on the car, so it essentially costs me nothing to hang on to it.


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[derbo]

I have to agree with Dennis and Derek here. Firstly I couldn't own/drive a 128 or 328. I just can't justify spending money on something I didn't want to own/lease. And Dennis makes the exact point I was thinking. The $10-12k spent (and subsequently lost) by leasing either of those cars is money down the drain. No matter what I do with the ZHP, the cost/drop in value won't be that much over 2-3 years. So, it's cheaper to own the ZHP, and after all is said and done, I still have the title to a car I enjoy. After 3 years of a lease I have nothing but empty pockets and an empty garage.

So, I'll keep the ZHP until I can afford the unicorn E90 ///M3 ZCP. In a perfect world, the E90 will drop in value as the new F80 ///M3 becomes the most desirable car... In an even more perfect world, the ZHP value will hold steady or perhaps even go up. That's doubtful, but ok with me. I got a good deal and I don't have any loans on the car, so it essentially costs me nothing to hang on to it.


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Kudos Jon. It could be worse where you have a secondary vehicle where this forums doesn't take kindly to. ;)

[Imola.ZHP]

I have to agree with Dennis and Derek here. Firstly I couldn't own/drive a 128 or 328. I just can't justify spending money on something I didn't want to own/lease. And Dennis makes the exact point I was thinking. The $10-12k spent (and subsequently lost) by leasing either of those cars is money down the drain. No matter what I do with the ZHP, the cost/drop in value won't be that much over 2-3 years. So, it's cheaper to own the ZHP, and after all is said and done, I still have the title to a car I enjoy. After 3 years of a lease I have nothing but empty pockets and an empty garage.

So, I'll keep the ZHP until I can afford the unicorn E90 ///M3 ZCP. In a perfect world, the E90 will drop in value as the new F80 ///M3 becomes the most desirable car... In an even more perfect world, the ZHP value will hold steady or perhaps even go up. That's doubtful, but ok with me. I got a good deal and I don't have any loans on the car, so it essentially costs me nothing to hang on to it.


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Who is Dennis? I'm Marcus, lol. Yes, we're in the same boat, no loan's on the ZHP, so why get rid of them? I briefly considered a 320i lease recently, but I just couldn't do it; 180hp, ain't nobody got time for that!


Kudos Jon. It could be worse where you have a secondary vehicle where this forums doesn't take kindly to. ;)

Yeah buddy, no offense, but I try to pass Prei at triple digits on the interstate if I can. I should work on not doing that anymore.

[SoCalZman]

I think that is a very smart call Jon. You still enjoy the ZHP, and so far its been reliable, so it will last you until you get the E90 M3. I am still having a blast with the ZHP (even more so now with the clutch stop) and think these cars have a few more years of life left in them. I am glad I get to experience what I am sure someday people will say was one of the great cars of its time. I shopped for a E90 too, but the other half said no no. Glad I went with the ZHP.

[derbo]

Yeah buddy, no offense, but I try to pass Prei at triple digits on the interstate if I can. I should work on not doing that anymore.

none taken. 2gallons a day for round trip 100mile commute = 2 extra gallons saved to drive the bmw elsewhere.

[az3579]

I briefly considered a 320i lease recently, but I just couldn't do it; 180hp, ain't nobody got time for that!


You mean...

http://mle.mymiddleearth.com/files/2013/07/aint-nobody-got-time-for-that.png

[imola red zhp]

Who is Dennis? I'm Marcus, lol.



I'm Dennis (imola red zhp) the original
JON got us mixed up Marcus....at least I hope....


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[johnrando]

I'm Dennis (imola red zhp) the original
JON got us mixed up Marcus....at least I hope....


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I usually have to double check if I'm responding to Marcus or Dennis cuz of how close the screen names are.

[derbo]

:facepalm

[johnrando]

:facepalm

?

[JupiterBMW]

Ahh dammit, my bad guys! I'm doing all my mafia time via tapatalk...

And as for a 320, oh hell no, those things are so stripped its ridiculous. As for passing a Prius, I don't prefer to do it at high speed, instead I choose to just make sure my foot is firmly planted on the floor, so I know I'm polluting as much as possible around them. :biggrin


Side note, why is all this talk in my project thread? Maybe rando could be a pal and move it to my FS thread where it belongs? :biggrin


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[JupiterBMW]

Finally home, and time for my first update! While I was gone I ordered a Euro LKM with the rear fog button. So, today I swapped that faceplate onto my US LCM and coded the rear fog on. Very happy with it, a simple mod, but will prove useful in the heavy rain/night time traffic/tailgater a**holes! :biggrin

The new faceplate. Also, you can see the indicators on the dash...
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Rear fog off, normal taillights...
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Rear fog on, left outer taillight brighter than the rest...
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[JupiterBMW]

This was during bright daylight with the garage door open... I'll try and take some better pics later on at night/outside... That should give a better indication of how bright it is. Looks very bright though! Very happy with this mod!

[Vas]

Looks great. I always wanted to do something like that.

I assume you sourced the euro parts from ebay?

[JupiterBMW]

That is correct, eBay UK.

[midlandtech]

Really cool mod Jup

[Avetiso]

Nice!

Sent from a junkyard via GS4.

[JupiterBMW]

Thanks guys!


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[Imola.ZHP]

Love it, want it, need it, although I don't think I've driven my car 4k this year yet.

[derbo]

John how did you code it?

Was there any need for modifications beside the LKM faceplate?


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[JupiterBMW]

Marcus- Hey man, mileage driven has nothing to do with it! I have only put about 5K on my car since I bought it! I really like these "OEM mods", or retrofitting other options into the car.

Derek- The coding line said something about set pin 20 to rear foglight or something like that. The actual line in NCS dummy is "PIN_20_ALS_NSL". Set that to active. Good luck!

[BCS_ZHP]

Night pics of this mod?

[JupiterBMW]

Yeah, I will get some tomorrow. The car is already in the garage and baby is asleep.

[Imola.ZHP]

Marcus- Hey man, mileage driven has nothing to do with it! I have only put about 5K on my car since I bought it! I really like these "OEM mods", or retrofitting other options into the car.


I wish I had time to learn that stuff right now, but while I wait I'm sure all of you coding guys will figure out lots of cool stuff. Maybe I'll have time next spring.

[derbo]

Marcus- Hey man, mileage driven has nothing to do with it! I have only put about 5K on my car since I bought it! I really like these "OEM mods", or retrofitting other options into the car.

Derek- The coding line said something about set pin 20 to rear foglight or something like that. The actual line in NCS dummy is "PIN_20_ALS_NSL". Set that to active. Good luck!

Thanks Jon! Seems simple enough. Does this mean the light itself is no longer a brake light as well?


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[JupiterBMW]

Thanks Jon! Seems simple enough. Does this mean the light itself is no longer a brake light as well?


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Nope. It operates normal, now with the added rear fog feature.


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[derbo]

Nope. It operates normal, now with the added rear fog feature.


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Dammit Jon. Now I have another modification to look for. How much did you end up paying for a LKM? On eBay I'm seeing from $15 to $160. I don't want to overpay.


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[JupiterBMW]

Well I paid close to $100 for my US LCM with SW 4.0 and then another $150 or so for the euro LKM for the faceplate.

Good luck.


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[Avetiso]

Nope. It operates normal, now with the added rear fog feature.


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This feature could be really handy with CA drivers...

[derbo]

Well I paid close to $100 for my US LCM with SW 4.0 and then another $150 or so for the euro LKM for the faceplate.

Good luck.


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Thanks Jon. Does SW matter for the LKM plate?

[JupiterBMW]

Thanks Jon. Does SW matter for the LKM plate?

Nope!


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[az3579]

I think the wrong light is illuminated, Joop... it's supposed to be the trunk light. I guess it doesn't matter, I just found that weird. I want to find a way to hook up the rear fog button to my reverse lights.

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[JupiterBMW]

Hmm, you know, BP, now that you mention it, I believe you're right. I will have to look into it. I do believe I can change that, just need to look into the code...

[az3579]

Hmm, you know, BP, now that you mention it, I believe you're right. I will have to look into it. I do believe I can change that, just need to look into the code...

I'm sure there's a pin assignment somewhere. Your location is pretty good too, it's just a little too close to the turn signal and brake lights; someone might mistake it for a brake light.

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[JupiterBMW]

Yeah agreed. I want it to appear as a brake light, but you're right, similar/close to a turn signal. I will look into some coding tomorrow and see if I can change it.

[derbo]

10435

Everytime I google e46 rear fog, I get del Marco stuff. But I believe BP is right. Of course UK is on the RHD so it's on the right side in the pic.


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[alexandre]

Love the tiny ass 316 exhaust on the ZHP bumper. :rofl

[az3579]

Love the tiny ass 316 exhaust on the ZHP bumper. :rofl

It's just an M-Sport bumper, not ZHP specific. They offered the M-Sport package on any 3 series in Europe and other parts of the world, so even a 316i can look just like a ZHP does right out of the factory. Specifically, it's a M-Tech II appearance package. It does look weird, I agree.
I also find it weird looking how the diesels have downturned exhaust pipes. Just looks unnatural...

[alexandre]

It's just an M-Sport bumper, not ZHP specific. They offered the M-Sport package on any 3 series in Europe and other parts of the world, so even a 316i can look just like a ZHP does right out of the factory. Specifically, it's a M-Tech II appearance package.

I know :) I was just being lazy and saving myself the 6 extra characters.

[az3579]

Oh sorry... lol
Thought you weren't aware!

[JupiterBMW]

Call the police, my thread has been hijacked... :biggrin

[az3579]

Perhaps you should shut us up with more NB pics. :shifty

[JupiterBMW]

LOL, you know, I still haven't done a true photoshoot since we purchased our DSLR... I will work on this. Devlin is coming to hang out on Wednesday, and we're going to work on stuff then... We'll get some shots in and I'll upload. :)

[330i ZHP]

I always wanted to do this to my sedan. I guess I could do it to the wagon

nice jup

[Avetiso]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04GjuYwMDY4

[JupiterBMW]

Ok, so lately I've been really slack on getting my project thread updated... Also, a few posts up, BP explicitly asked for some natural brown pics. Well, I wanted to do some shots anyway as I've got a few new mods, and I'm glad to accommodate. :biggrin

The biggest changes since my last update are the BMW Performance strut bar, as well as the TPMS reset button on the dash, completing the full TPMS retrofit mod.

But for now, just some new pics. I am still practicing with our DSLR (when I get time which lately, hasn't been much) and I am trying to hone my skills. So, comments are always welcome. I didn't post ALL the pics I took here, just my favorites.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/KM03710%20Car%20pics/IMG_5678.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/KM03710%20Car%20pics/IMG_5678.jpg.html)

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/KM03710%20Car%20pics/IMG_5683.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/KM03710%20Car%20pics/IMG_5683.jpg.html)

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/KM03710%20Car%20pics/IMG_5684.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/KM03710%20Car%20pics/IMG_5684.jpg.html)

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/KM03710%20Car%20pics/IMG_5685.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/KM03710%20Car%20pics/IMG_5685.jpg.html)

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/KM03710%20Car%20pics/IMG_5687.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/KM03710%20Car%20pics/IMG_5687.jpg.html)

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[ELCID86]

Some really nice shots. I especially like the ones with bokeh.

[JupiterBMW]

Bokeh?


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[ELCID86]

Step up your photography knowledge. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bokeh

[JupiterBMW]

Step up your photography knowledge. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bokeh

Did you not read my post about the lack of time I've had with the camera...?


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[ELCID86]

Yes, I did. You are doing a fine job with it. Keep shooting. I'm sure there are lots of opportunities with the two little girls as subjects.

[az3579]

I am so in love with your NB interior. Just..... ugh.

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[Lanister]

:drool

Sent from outer space...

[JupiterBMW]

Hehe, thanks guys. :)

[Avetiso]

Nice pictures! Love the wheels.

[Imola.ZHP]

Great pics! Not sure about the red mirror caps, but to each their own!

[JupiterBMW]

Great pics! Not sure about the red mirror caps, but to each their own!

Lol... They're pink and it's just for October, Breast Cancer awareness month. Plastidip FTW!


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[E_Rak]

Oh my goodness......

[Johal E32]

Looks sick.

How do you like the Dinan intake? Notice any difference or just sound?

[JupiterBMW]

Looks sick.

How do you like the Dinan intake? Notice any difference or just sound?

Actually, I didn't really notice any sound difference at all. I feel like it has great pull on the highway, but I am sure the majority of that is the AFE scoops, not the intake itself.

Its a nice looking mod, OEM quality. Overall, I'm happy with it.

[derbo]

Looking good Joop! Your car makes me want those rims.. :X

[Imola.ZHP]

Lol... They're pink and it's just for October, Breast Cancer awareness month. Plastidip FTW!


Oh, well then I completely support that!

[ELCID86]

Looking good Joop! Your car makes me want those rims.. :X

+1. I was drooling over Preston's today.


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[az3579]

+1. I was drooling over Preston's today.


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I hope you wiped up the mess you made...

[johnrando]

Lookin' good Joop!

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[JupiterBMW]

Thanks for the continued replies guys. :) I've been really busy lately, so it feels good to get some updates done and post some new pics. :thumbsup

[328ioc]

Thanks for the continued replies guys. :) I've been really busy lately, so it feels good to get some updates done and post some new pics. :thumbsup


So sexy joopy. Need to buy a camera soon so I can do this.

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[wsmeyer]

Sweet looking ride Joop!

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[JupiterBMW]

So sexy joopy. Need to buy a camera soon so I can do this.

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Sweet looking ride Joop!

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Thanks boys... I'm somewhat partial to her. :)


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[az3579]

Thanks boys... I'm somewhat partial to her. :)


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You mean up until you become a traitor and jump ship, right? :biggrin

[JupiterBMW]

You mean up until you become a traitor and jump ship, right? :biggrin

Whoa hey now! Never will I be a traitor! There is only one car I'd let her go for, and honestly, my mods are somewhat inspired by that car. :)


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[Torxuvin]

You mean up until you become a traitor and jump ship, right? :biggrin

I am pretty sure he enjoyed the corvette today. ;)

[JupiterBMW]

I am pretty sure he enjoyed the corvette today. ;)

Now jumping to that ship WOULD be traitorous...


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[derbo]

AW E90 ZCP is the ship I expect Jon to jump to :)

[JupiterBMW]

AW E90 ZCP is the ship I expect Jon to jump to :)

Yep... And honestly, I'm looking at colors ASIDE from Alpine white... Cam can agree, alpine white is sooooooooo overpopulated in South Florida.

[derbo]

Finding a BMW individual would be nice. I would love a Ruby Black one. :drool

http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/attachments/e63-bmw-m6-forum-bmw-m6-convertible-m6board-com/22538d1153151131-my-ruby-black-baby-golden-brown-skin-piano-black-eyes-rubinschwarz-040.jpg

[328ioc]

Finding a BMW individual would be nice. I would love a Ruby Black one. :drool

http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/attachments/e63-bmw-m6-forum-bmw-m6-convertible-m6board-com/22538d1153151131-my-ruby-black-baby-golden-brown-skin-piano-black-eyes-rubinschwarz-040.jpg

Oooo reminds me of Techno Violet..

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[JupiterBMW]

Reminds me of a lifted 88 Cutlass with some 26s.... :facepalm

[JupiterBMW]

Oh, and I just checked production stats, only 1 Ruby Black one was ordered... Individual obviously...

[az3579]

Oh, and I just checked production stats, only 1 Ruby Black one was ordered... Individual obviously...

That's too bad. That is a beautiful color.

[Avetiso]

Reminds me of a lifted 88 Cutlass with some 26s.... :facepalm
LADIES! You just dented an 81 Cutlass Supreme!

You cool, brothuh? You aight?

:rofl

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDn_QeMEOxY

[Johal E32]

LOLOL.

Pops and I have a 76 cutlass supreme that sits on the drive :shifty

[E_Rak]

Found your Ruby Black...

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=414325

[johnrando]

Holy @#$* That ruby black is awesome! (I also like the yellow stitching on the seats on the other one). Joop, is there a particular site you used to check the production qtys?

[illirep]

Great pic's. Just further confirms my love for A/W!

[JupiterBMW]

Great pic's. Just further confirms my love for A/W!

Thanks Bill.


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[derbo]

White > * IMO.

Mineral White is nice too..

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6078/6077362682_5ffe5dcccb_o.jpg

[az3579]

White > * IMO.

Mineral White is nice too..

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6078/6077362682_5ffe5dcccb_o.jpg

You must be colorblind, my friend. :)

Imola.

/thread



(Unless it has NB...)

[JupiterBMW]

You must be colorblind, my friend. :)

Imola.

/thread


You sir must be in the wrong thread...


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[danewilson77]

You sir must be in the wrong thread...


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+1

In this thread AW rulz.

In all others, it's IR.

:)

:wub

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[johnrando]

You had know the foot tap is coming on that statement. :) I'm just not sure it works via Tapatalk. :foottap

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[JupiterBMW]

You've all heard the saying... If its white, its right! You just didn't know they were talking about BMWs... :biggrin

[Avetiso]

If it ain't black, take it back. -Rando

[fredo]

If it ain't black, take it back. -Rando

+3 on this one ... my e36, e46, and e90 have all been black !

[JupiterBMW]

+3 on this one ... my e36, e46, and e90 have all been black !

That's ok, maybe you'll get it right next time... :biggrin


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[danewilson77]

Love you guys.

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[derbo]

HAHAHAH good ones :)

[johnrando]

Y'all too funny.

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[Jon D]

Just remember "love the one your with" or is that own..??

[iya_e46]

Sir, Do not bring this car in Cali. That NB will be bye bye :) Awesome Car!

[JupiterBMW]

Sir, Do not bring this car in Cali. That NB will be bye bye :) Awesome Car!

Haha, not to worry! Yours is looking good too... Your sig pic, spacers on the OEM wheels or just the pic proportions????? I can't tell, looks great though!

[iya_e46]

Haha, not to worry! Yours is looking good too... Your sig pic, spacers on the OEM wheels or just the pic proportions????? I can't tell, looks great though!


Haha thanks! I'm running machtschnell spacers f&r with H&R touring cupkit :)

[JupiterBMW]

Alright folks, I've been home a few weeks, and after a vasectomy, a huge painting project in the house, and of course, lots of time with my girls, I finally got some time to work on my car! I've made updates to the original post HERE (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?8759-Jon-s-03-Alpine-White-Sedan-Project) but you can also check out these latest pics... These are just a couple in progress pics, but overall, I'm very happy with my latest editions...

First on the list was to add my Mafia Christmas gift, the first aid box. Now I have a great place to keep my coding cables and whatnot. Eventually I'll get one under the passenger seat too, but for now my glove box is a little more freed up, so that makes me happy. :) Also, the throttle body and upgrade in software did give me a little more feel in the butt dyno, but like with all Dinan mods, subtle... Of course, adding the Dinan badge was the biggest improvement. Something about the Dinan badge, just sort of commands a presence, at least that's how I feel. Just gives the car a sort of custom look, and a badge unlike the ///M which seems to be making its way onto all SORTS of vehicles lately... So, I'm glad to be in a somewhat exclusive club (not trying to be an elitist, sorry...) :biggrin

Anyway, here's a couple pics... A full shoot will come soon, as soon as a couple more mods are installed and a full detail is completed (the car is getting both in the very near future!).

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/2003%20330i%20ZHP%20Pics/Dinan%20TB%20Install/IMG_2115.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/2003%20330i%20ZHP%20Pics/Dinan%20TB%20Install/IMG_2115.jpg.html)

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/2003%20330i%20ZHP%20Pics/IMG_2139.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/2003%20330i%20ZHP%20Pics/IMG_2139.jpg.html)

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/2003%20330i%20ZHP%20Pics/IMG_2140.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/2003%20330i%20ZHP%20Pics/IMG_2140.jpg.html)

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/2003%20330i%20ZHP%20Pics/IMG_2149.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/2003%20330i%20ZHP%20Pics/IMG_2149.jpg.html)

[johnrando]

Bauce! Long time coming, good to see. Def looking forward to moar pics.

[JupiterBMW]

Thanks rando... :thumbsup

[gmurphy]

Very cool! Car looks great


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[PirateZHP]

Joop! Awesome job, buddy! Looking forward to what you think about your upgrades!

[danewilson77]

Bauce! Long time coming, good to see. Def looking forward to moar pics.

+1

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[ELCID86]

Ah, now I see it. Congrats. If your into that kinda thing ;-)

[JupiterBMW]

Thanks for the replies guys. So far, really loving the mods. The car feels quick, but still completely drivable, and pretty unassuming to someone that wouldn't know any better.

[Avetiso]

Good stuff, Jon! Badge looks good, too.