Show us your ride

cruvon · 10-18-2010, 05:19 PM

nice

V1_R · 10-18-2010, 09:20 PM

90 Mile straight... I've been down that road, just after the Nullabor Plain. I would have driven a lot faster if I wasn't so worried about the wildlife (Kanagaroos) hopping onto the road!!!

There were none in the end... but not worth the risk.

MFKN3 · 10-18-2010, 11:10 PM

cruvon · 10-18-2010, 11:23 PM

beautifull, what trunk is that?

MFKN3 · 10-18-2010, 11:25 PM

Thanks, carbon fibre, ericsson amuse style.

cruvon · 10-18-2010, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xsboost

Thanks, carbon fibre, ericsson amuse style.

cool, very tastefully done

V1_R · 10-18-2010, 11:50 PM

BOOOM! Nice Mods!!

couple of questions.

1. where is the 335i badge?? its not the type of car you usually de-badge... for obvious reasons.

2. looks like you lowered it. did you have headlight issues? mine are now pointing very very low.

johnnydad · 10-18-2010, 11:53 PM

On Wollombi Rd

Driving through the countryside

Euro vacation - over Stelvio in a 525dT

Now quite addicted, so Daisy joins the fleet

cruvon · 10-18-2010, 11:56 PM

nice

, what's with the helmet in the AW car?

johnnydad · 10-19-2010, 12:49 AM

It was cold.

WOPALX · 10-19-2010, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PersianPete

BOOOM! Nice Mods!!
did you have headlight issues? mine are now pointing very very low.

You can adjust them, there is a screw for adjustment at the top/ back of the lights themselves. Just park a meter or so in front of a wall and adjust them to your liking.

It's been a while since I did mine but pretty sure I got the info from the DIY forum.

MFKN3 · 10-19-2010, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PersianPete

BOOOM! Nice Mods!!

couple of questions.

1. where is the 335i badge?? its not the type of car you usually de-badge... for obvious reasons.

2. looks like you lowered it. did you have headlight issues? mine are now pointing very very low.

Thanks mate. Because it is modified, I just found it looks cleaner. It is fairly obvious it's a 335, but I still get people asking if it's an M3

Either way, I know what it is which is all that matters

The headlights (zenons) self adjust with the height, there are rods linked to the suspension, but like woplax said, they can also be manually adjusted. Haven't had any issues with mine.

EAS · 10-19-2010, 02:28 PM

Our project AW 335i:

V1_R · 10-19-2010, 07:58 PM

semi-slicks look SEXY!

systech · 10-19-2010, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by david @ eas

Our project AW 335i:

Are they Yokohama tyres ?

niel · 10-20-2010, 02:46 AM

Ive never post photos up, so here goes. Just a couple of quick photos with my phone.

V1_R · 10-20-2010, 03:48 AM

black grilles on black cars looks mean!

335i-boy · 10-20-2010, 08:59 AM

Great thread PersianPete.

Some beautiful cars on here guys. I have got to get the hang of this camera (Canon 40D). I am sure better results can be achieved than just taking shots on the auto setting. Those 135i shots are absolutely amazing.

Until then, here are some shots of mine.

335i-boy · 10-20-2010, 09:14 AM

Keishang,

I love that pic of your car during a run at the Santa Pod dragstrip in England.

Looking at the clearnace between the front tyre and the wheel arch, that oil burner looks as if it is going to pull a wheel stand.

V1_R · 10-20-2010, 09:19 AM

Great looking ride 335iboy!!

How is the maintenance of the white leather? Looks awsome but I'd be S#!T scared of keeping it clean.

With the photography, try going on Aperture Priority, and set the largest aperture possible (smallest f-number). This way you can avoid using flash, and it may get you some good bokeh (blurring of the background) =]

disclaimer - i am by no means claiming to be a photographer with any skill in any way, and am just sharing my limited knowledge with those willing to listen/read

Here is a photo I took of my mates 135i on the weekend.

V1_R · 10-20-2010, 09:31 AM

A photo taken just after I had installed the new wheels and lowered suspension...

I think if you zoom in and adjust the lighting you can still see the coloured stripes around the new tyres

335i-boy · 10-22-2010, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PersianPete

Great looking ride 335iboy!!

How is the maintenance of the white leather? Looks awsome but I'd be S#!T scared of keeping it clean.

With the photography, try going on Aperture Priority, and set the largest aperture possible (smallest f-number). This way you can avoid using flash, and it may get you some good bokeh (blurring of the background) =]

disclaimer - i am by no means claiming to be a photographer with any skill in any way, and am just sharing my limited knowledge with those willing to listen/read

Here is a photo I took of my mates 135i on the weekend.

The leather isnt too bad. I had it treated a few months ago. Just need to go over it every 6 months or so. That should take about an hour. Not much time considering. The mats are the thing that drives me crazy. My clothes are usually pretty clean when I get in the car. Despite my best efforts, shoes usually have some dirt and other muck stuck to them when you or a passenger get in. They shouldn't call them "mats", they should be called "shoe cleaners". I swear anything you have on your shoes, no matter how small, ends up on those mats. I usually clean them every 2nd or 3rd day.

Thanks for the photography tip. Girlfriend bought me the camera for Xmas 2008. Haven't really used it. Glad I have it now though

. Found the box for the camera, everything is in there...., except for the manual. Anyway downloaded the manual and found some useful YouTube video manuals for the Canon 40D as well. I now know what "Aperture Priority" is.

If i get time over the next few days, I will spend some time taking some practice shots.

Thanks for your help.

10-18-2010, 05:19 PM	#23
cruvon Lieutenant Colonel 83 Rep 1,543 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (1)	nice __________________ Tiag E90 \| JBSPEED Spli t t ers \| JBSPEED ACS style Roof Spoiler \| JBSPEED M3 style Trunk spoiler \| Euro plates \| K&N Intake \| BMW OEM Performance Exhaust \| Debadged \| OEM Chromeline trim \|230 OEM rims \| 19" Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Non runflats \| OEM Burr Walnut Gear knob \| OEM Blacklines \| OEM Spacesaver \|
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-18-2010, 09:20 PM	#24
V1_R Captain 36 Rep 738 Posts Drives: G30 530i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Phoenix AZ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [10.00]	90 Mile straight... I've been down that road, just after the Nullabor Plain. I would have driven a lot faster if I wasn't so worried about the wildlife (Kanagaroos) hopping onto the road!!! There were none in the end... but not worth the risk. __________________ G30 530i Last edited by V1_R; 10-18-2010 at 09:27 PM..
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-18-2010, 11:10 PM	#25
MFKN3 Colonel 127 Rep 2,224 Posts Drives: supercharged 4.4L stroker E92 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (2)	Attached Images
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-18-2010, 11:23 PM	#26
cruvon Lieutenant Colonel 83 Rep 1,543 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (1)	beautifull, what trunk is that? __________________ Tiag E90 \| JBSPEED Spli t t ers \| JBSPEED ACS style Roof Spoiler \| JBSPEED M3 style Trunk spoiler \| Euro plates \| K&N Intake \| BMW OEM Performance Exhaust \| Debadged \| OEM Chromeline trim \|230 OEM rims \| 19" Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Non runflats \| OEM Burr Walnut Gear knob \| OEM Blacklines \| OEM Spacesaver \|
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-18-2010, 11:25 PM	#27
MFKN3 Colonel 127 Rep 2,224 Posts Drives: supercharged 4.4L stroker E92 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (2)	Thanks, carbon fibre, ericsson amuse style.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-18-2010, 11:50 PM	#29
V1_R Captain 36 Rep 738 Posts Drives: G30 530i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Phoenix AZ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [10.00]	BOOOM! Nice Mods!! couple of questions. 1. where is the 335i badge?? its not the type of car you usually de-badge... for obvious reasons. 2. looks like you lowered it. did you have headlight issues? mine are now pointing very very low. __________________ G30 530i
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-18-2010, 11:53 PM	#30
johnnydad Captain 108 Rep 931 Posts Drives: 17 BMW M2 - 05 RS Clio 182 Cup Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, NSW iTrader: (0)	On Wollombi Rd Driving through the countryside Euro vacation - over Stelvio in a 525dT Now quite addicted, so Daisy joins the fleet __________________ John 17 F87 M2 Pure - long beach blue 10 E91 320d LCI - space grey - black dakota - steptronic - innovations - 157s - front PDC - Konis 99 BMW Baby Racer - red; 05 Renaultsport Clio 182 Cup - French Racing Blue - Konis - Eibachs - Remus - Turinis
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-18-2010, 11:56 PM	#31
cruvon Lieutenant Colonel 83 Rep 1,543 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (1)	nice, what's with the helmet in the AW car? __________________ Tiag E90 \| JBSPEED Spli t t ers \| JBSPEED ACS style Roof Spoiler \| JBSPEED M3 style Trunk spoiler \| Euro plates \| K&N Intake \| BMW OEM Performance Exhaust \| Debadged \| OEM Chromeline trim \|230 OEM rims \| 19" Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Non runflats \| OEM Burr Walnut Gear knob \| OEM Blacklines \| OEM Spacesaver \|
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-19-2010, 12:49 AM	#32
johnnydad Captain 108 Rep 931 Posts Drives: 17 BMW M2 - 05 RS Clio 182 Cup Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, NSW iTrader: (0)	It was cold. __________________ John 17 F87 M2 Pure - long beach blue 10 E91 320d LCI - space grey - black dakota - steptronic - innovations - 157s - front PDC - Konis 99 BMW Baby Racer - red; 05 Renaultsport Clio 182 Cup - French Racing Blue - Konis - Eibachs - Remus - Turinis
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-19-2010, 02:28 PM	#35
EAS 547 Rep 5,695 Posts Drives: VF620 M3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Anaheim, CA iTrader: (10)	Our project AW 335i: Last edited by EAS; 10-20-2010 at 11:20 AM..
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-19-2010, 07:58 PM	#36
V1_R Captain 36 Rep 738 Posts Drives: G30 530i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Phoenix AZ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [10.00]	semi-slicks look SEXY! __________________ G30 530i
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-20-2010, 02:46 AM	#38
niel New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: e92 m3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gold Coast iTrader: (0)	Ive never post photos up, so here goes. Just a couple of quick photos with my phone. Attached Images
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-20-2010, 03:48 AM	#39
V1_R Captain 36 Rep 738 Posts Drives: G30 530i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Phoenix AZ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [10.00]	black grilles on black cars looks mean! __________________ G30 530i
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-20-2010, 08:59 AM	#40
335i-boy Lieutenant 15 Rep 457 Posts Drives: E92 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Great thread PersianPete. Some beautiful cars on here guys. I have got to get the hang of this camera (Canon 40D). I am sure better results can be achieved than just taking shots on the auto setting. Those 135i shots are absolutely amazing. Until then, here are some shots of mine. Attached Images __________________ 2008 E92 335i M-Sport \| Sapphire Black \| Sunroof \| Creme Beige \| Poplar Grey \| Logic 7 \| 6AT \| 19" AG M359's \| Michelin PS4S \| LUX V3 \| MHD V5 E40 \| Steve AZ Walbro inline \| Vishnu DCI \| BMS CP \| AR Design Catless DP's \| Forge DV's \| Helix IC \| (Stock Cat. back) \|
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-20-2010, 09:14 AM	#41
335i-boy Lieutenant 15 Rep 457 Posts Drives: E92 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Keishang, I love that pic of your car during a run at the Santa Pod dragstrip in England. Looking at the clearnace between the front tyre and the wheel arch, that oil burner looks as if it is going to pull a wheel stand. __________________ 2008 E92 335i M-Sport \| Sapphire Black \| Sunroof \| Creme Beige \| Poplar Grey \| Logic 7 \| 6AT \| 19" AG M359's \| Michelin PS4S \| LUX V3 \| MHD V5 E40 \| Steve AZ Walbro inline \| Vishnu DCI \| BMS CP \| AR Design Catless DP's \| Forge DV's \| Helix IC \| (Stock Cat. back) \|
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-20-2010, 09:19 AM	#42
V1_R Captain 36 Rep 738 Posts Drives: G30 530i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Phoenix AZ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [10.00]	Great looking ride 335iboy!! How is the maintenance of the white leather? Looks awsome but I'd be S#!T scared of keeping it clean. With the photography, try going on Aperture Priority, and set the largest aperture possible (smallest f-number). This way you can avoid using flash, and it may get you some good bokeh (blurring of the background) =] disclaimer - i am by no means claiming to be a photographer with any skill in any way, and am just sharing my limited knowledge with those willing to listen/read Here is a photo I took of my mates 135i on the weekend. Attached Images __________________ G30 530i
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-20-2010, 09:31 AM	#43
V1_R Captain 36 Rep 738 Posts Drives: G30 530i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Phoenix AZ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [10.00]	A photo taken just after I had installed the new wheels and lowered suspension... I think if you zoom in and adjust the lighting you can still see the coloured stripes around the new tyres Attached Images __________________ G30 530i
	Appreciate 0 Quote