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tooge 12-04-2012 11:49 AM
cool car pics thread
 
I am unable to find the thread of planeteers cars and or auto projects. I wanted to update my jeep progress. Any help? thx

Frosty 12-04-2012 12:07 PM
This one?

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showt...highlight=cars

Simply Red 09-24-2014 07:08 PM
Traded in my beater - The Audi AKA 'Blacky' is gone as of tonight - I'll work on a pic now.

Simply Red 09-24-2014 07:11 PM
It's an 09 BMW 135i


http://i.imgur.com/7kTVzp1.jpg


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

Mav 09-24-2014 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Simply Red (Post 10945376)
Traded in my beater - The Audi AKA 'Blacky' is gone as of tonight - I'll work on a pic now.
Your car seems nice.

Simply Red 09-24-2014 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Mavericks Ace (Post 10945410)
Your car seems nice.
It's pretty nice - I'm going to have to get the wheels powder-coated - as that's plasti-dip. which I'm not a fan of.

Perineum Ripper 09-24-2014 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Simply Red (Post 10945431)
It's pretty nice - I'm going to have to get the wheels powder-coated - as that's plasti-dip. which I'm not a fan of.
That seems very nice

Simply Red 09-24-2014 07:20 PM
Thanks Mac, I like it - however I'm not throwing a tune on this one - the other one already got me one ticket - So I really have to watch it now.

Thanks again.

lewdog 09-24-2014 07:23 PM
Have you ever gotten NICE road head driving that BMW? I bet you have.

Simply Red 09-24-2014 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by lewdog (Post 10945473)
Have you ever gotten NICE road head driving that BMW? I bet you have.
I just got it tonight - Something is coming home with me this weekend. Not sure if you caught it - but I'm not longer seeing that one girl - so... o:-)

lewdog 09-24-2014 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Simply Red (Post 10945484)
I just got it tonight - Something is coming home with me this weekend. Not sure if you caught it - but I'm not longer seeing that one girl - so... o:-)
Oh shit, I thought you meant you got rid of the Audi and this was already your second car? Nice ass ride man. I caught you dumped that nappy headed ho so good on you.

Simply Red 09-24-2014 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by lewdog (Post 10945493)
Oh shit, I thought you meant you got rid of the Audi and this was already your second car? Nice ass ride man. I caught you dumped that nappy headed ho so good on you.
Yup - I have the 335i and the 135i now - I'm no longer really in to Audi's that much. Ty though - I really appreciate the words, I love cars and seriously could talk about them for hours, sort of like you and BigCatDaddy talk about fitness. LOL

Simply Red 09-24-2014 07:33 PM
They gave me 7k for the Audi which was surprising - I was expecting about 5500$.

DenverChief 09-24-2014 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Simply Red (Post 10945501)
Yup - I have the 335i and the 135i now - I'm no longer really in to Audi's that much. Ty though - I really appreciate the words, I love cars and seriously could talk about them for hours, sort of like you and BigCatDaddy talk about fitness. LOL
No longer into Audis? Blasphemy! VW & Audi are where it's at right now....have fun with the Premium gasoline eating a hole in your wallet:D

Simply Red 09-24-2014 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by DenverChief (Post 10945522)
No longer into Audis? Blasphemy! VW & Audi are where it's at right now....have fun with the Premium gasoline eating a hole in your wallet:D
I've had more than one of both - and unless you're getting a r8 - they're not as solid as BMW (IMO) - Throw a tune on a 335i you will beat 90% of challengers out there - of course now - the only time I'll get crazy is on a track - however prior to my ticket I whipped an s4's ass - like bad in the 335 I have.

lewdog 09-24-2014 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Simply Red (Post 10945501)
Yup - I have the 335i and the 135i now - I'm no longer really in to Audi's that much. Ty though - I really appreciate the words, I love cars and seriously could talk about them for hours, sort of like you and BigCatDaddy talk about fitness. LOL
I'd rather have a BWM like you and not be a homo talking about working out like me.

stanleychief 09-24-2014 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Simply Red (Post 10945550)
I've had more than one of both - and unless you're getting a r8 - they're not as solid as BMW (IMO) - Throw a tune on a 335i you will beat 90% of challengers out there - of course now - the only time I'll get crazy is on a track - however prior to my ticket I whipped an s4's ass - like bad in the 335 I have.
I put a JB4 and a DCI kit on my '08 335xi. Trying to figure out where to go from here. I think downpipes are the next recommended upgrade but on the xi it sounds like that requires some major work. Have you done that to your 335? If so, does it alter the sound much? I'm hoping it maintains a respectable sound rather than sounding like a fart in a coffee can.

DenverChief 09-24-2014 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Simply Red (Post 10945550)
I've had more than one of both - and unless you're getting a r8 - they're not as solid as BMW (IMO) - Throw a tune on a 335i you will beat 90% of challengers out there - of course now - the only time I'll get crazy is on a track - however prior to my ticket I whipped an s4's ass - like bad in the 335 I have.
I love the S-line, but I really like the TDI - the 2106 Passat TDI is supposed to be 236 horses and 368 ftlbs of torque in AWD with the DSG transmission....that has got me excited - especially if they are giving the A4 TDI the same setup

DenverChief 09-24-2014 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Simply Red (Post 10945550)
I've had more than one of both - and unless you're getting a r8 - they're not as solid as BMW (IMO) - Throw a tune on a 335i you will beat 90% of challengers out there - of course now - the only time I'll get crazy is on a track - however prior to my ticket I whipped an s4's ass - like bad in the 335 I have.
Also I'm not street racing with my personal vehicle - plenty of git up n go when I need it. They make police interceptors for street racing :D

Simply Red 09-24-2014 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by stanleychief (Post 10945590)
I put a JB4 and a DCI kit on my '08 335xi. Trying to figure out where to go from here. I think downpipes are the next recommended upgrade but on the xi it sounds like that requires some major work. Have you done that to your 335? If so, does it alter the sound much? I'm hoping it maintains a respectable sound rather than sounding like a fart in a coffee can.
i had the jb4 on the first grey sedan - I have the Cobb Access Port on the 09 black one - I prefer the 'built-into ECU' vs the piggy-back - though JB4 will give you slightly better pull. Tell you what - if you're using run-flats - next time try the Bridgestone s04's - they hook the road like nothing else - and are $980 per set versus those rip-off Mich. Super-sports which are $1150/set.

Tires are critical - You'll see tremendous gains if you simply buy some regular tires versus those crappy run-flats.

Simply Red 09-24-2014 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by DenverChief (Post 10945628)
Also I'm not street racing with my personal vehicle - plenty of git up n go when I need it. They make police interceptors for street racing :D
link? LOL

Yeah the black one (not to brag) but it's pulling 428/torque rating. That's after the tune though. but that's what makes it feel like a little black demon :D

Simply Red 09-24-2014 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by stanleychief (Post 10945590)
I put a JB4 and a DCI kit on my '08 335xi. Trying to figure out where to go from here. I think downpipes are the next recommended upgrade but on the xi it sounds like that requires some major work. Have you done that to your 335? If so, does it alter the sound much? I'm hoping it maintains a respectable sound rather than sounding like a fart in a coffee can.
The DP's will help your spool - they'll help it sound a tad more throaty, but it sounds smooth - it doesn't sound like a ricer, btw - I did also have AR catless downs on that other 07 335i gray sedan. That thing was faster than the black one - but felt a little less safe to be perfectly honest.

Dayze 09-24-2014 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Simply Red (Post 10945404)
I thought you had a black BMW :hmmm:

TrebMaxx 09-24-2014 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Simply Red (Post 10945846)
i had the jb4 on the first grey sedan - I have the Cobb Access Port on the 09 black one - I prefer the 'built-into ECU' vs the piggy-back - though JB4 will give you slightly better pull. Tell you what - if you're using run-flats - next time try the Bridgestone s04's - they hook the road like nothing else - and are $980 per set versus those rip-off Mich. Super-sports which are $1150/set.

Tires are critical - You'll see tremendous gains if you simply buy some regular tires versus those crappy run-flats.
I prefer the Continentals on my bimmer but I have heard good things on the Bridgestones.

Simply Red 09-24-2014 10:03 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dayze (Post 10945893)
I thought you had a black BMW :hmmm:
I do still - I traded in the black Audi which was my daily driver - the 335i is still owned by me and is my weekend baby.

Simply Red 09-24-2014 10:04 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dayze (Post 10945893)
I thought you had a black BMW :hmmm:
I will take a picture of them side by side this weekend. They are side by side in the garage photo - however you can't see the black bitch.

stanleychief 09-24-2014 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Simply Red (Post 10945846)
i had the jb4 on the first grey sedan - I have the Cobb Access Port on the 09 black one - I prefer the 'built-into ECU' vs the piggy-back - though JB4 will give you slightly better pull. Tell you what - if you're using run-flats - next time try the Bridgestone s04's - they hook the road like nothing else - and are $980 per set versus those rip-off Mich. Super-sports which are $1150/set.

Tires are critical - You'll see tremendous gains if you simply buy some regular tires versus those crappy run-flats.
Nice, I bought it last year and the dealership luckily had put new tires on it beforehand. When it is due for new ones I'll gladly switch over. I don't get much slip though because I'm in an XI, so AWD helps a lot.

Dayze 09-24-2014 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Simply Red (Post 10945978)
I will take a picture of them side by side this weekend. They are side by side in the garage photo - however you can't see the black bitch.
Reported. :D



I think I remember a pic of it. I like the new one though too. One of my favorites since it came out.

Simply Red 09-24-2014 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by stanleychief (Post 10945989)
Nice, I bought it last year and the dealership luckily had put new tires on it beforehand. When it is due for new ones I'll gladly switch over. I don't get much slip though because I'm in an XI, so AWD helps a lot.
:doh!:

oh yeah - that's true - I didn't even think of that - but still will help.

Are you getting some nice pull from the JB4? I would add it to this one - however I have that same twin-turbo set up w/ much less weight - I just can't justify it - esp. after that ticket. :( This car would be much faster than the 335i if it TOO were tuned - but as for now - the 335 would demolish this stock version of it's smaller sibling.

Simply Red 09-24-2014 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Dayze (Post 10945993)
Reported. :D



I think I remember a pic of it. I like the new one though too. One of my favorites since it came out.
Oh well tyvm - I do too - it wasn't too pricey - I got a darned good deal on it - however it does have 80k mis - but that Audi had 121k.

stanleychief 09-24-2014 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Simply Red (Post 10945866)
The DP's will help your spool - they'll help it sound a tad more throaty, but it sounds smooth - it doesn't sound like a ricer, btw - I did also have AR catless downs on that other 07 335i gray sedan. That thing was faster than the black one - but felt a little less safe to be perfectly honest.
Cool, I was hoping keep the existing sound or even go a little deeper. Good to know it'll sound stock-ish.

It's pretty quick as is, and the only real gripe I have is that the acceleration seems to die off on the top end. It feels like it has more pull from 3000- 5500 or so than 5500 to redline. Am I imagining things? I don't know what I was thinking, I got an automatic instead of manual, so stomping the pedal almost always puts me into the upper rpm range. Sort of irritating that I can't shift early to avoid the dead zone. :banghead:

I'm guessing a DP won't really help much in that area, but it sounds like the gateway mod to raise your boost levels and add on more goodies.

Simply Red 09-24-2014 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by stanleychief (Post 10946016)
Cool, I was hoping keep the existing sound or even go a little deeper. Good to know it'll sound stock-ish.

It's pretty quick as is, and the only real gripe I have is that the acceleration seems to die off on the top end. It feels like it has more pull from 3000- 5500 or so than 5500 to redline. Am I imagining things? I don't know what I was thinking, I got an automatic instead of manual, so stomping the pedal almost always puts me into the upper rpm range. Sort of irritating that I can't shift early to avoid the dead zone. :banghead:

I'm guessing a DP won't really help much in that area, but it sounds like the gateway mod to raise your boost levels and add on more goodies.
Yes the DP's help out the sound, again - you'll be pleased there.

I think the DP's help mostly directly off of the line - I mean - you ghost other cars REALLY fast w/ JB4+DP's. Super fast off of the line. Your spool is basically from a stop. But yeah - I know - sometimes they feel like they're TRYING to offer more power upper end speeds (and you're certainly getting plenty of satisfaction, still) BUT you just know there is more there that is capable of being unlocked/unleashed - I know what you're saying and no - no you're not imagining that.

Keep this up and I'll be online talking cars with you until 6AM LMAO.

stanleychief 09-24-2014 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Simply Red (Post 10945998)
:doh!:

oh yeah - that's true - I didn't even think of that - but still will help.

Are you getting some nice pull from the JB4? I would add it to this one - however I have that same twin-turbo set up w/ much less weight - I just can't justify it - esp. after that ticket. :( This car would be much faster than the 335i if it TOO were tuned - but as for now - the 335 would demolish this stock version of it's smaller sibling.
I dig the JB4. It made a huge improvement from the stock acceleration of course. I managed to get not one but two traffic tickets in one week a few months back. One in the BMW and the other on a motorcycle. That's what you call a bad week. Neither were too bad at least.

I've been a little easier on the pedal since then. Luckily since I live near the outskirts of the city, there are some nice roads with prairies on each side that provide an opportunity to let it loose on occasion.

I looked for a nice 135 around KC. At the time all I could find were 335s. The few 135s I did look at were beat up. Not sure why- guessing maybe they appealed more to younger drivers?

Simply Red 09-24-2014 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by stanleychief (Post 10946029)
I dig the JB4. It made a huge improvement from the stock acceleration of course. I managed to get not one but two traffic tickets in one week a few months back. One in the BMW and the other on a motorcycle. That's what you call a bad week. Neither were too bad at least.

I've been a little easier on the pedal since then. Luckily since I live near the outskirts of the city, there are some nice roads with prairies on each side that provide an opportunity to let it loose on occasion.

I looked for a nice 135 around KC. At the time all I could find were 335s. The few 135s I did look at were beat up. Not sure why- guessing maybe they appealed more to younger drivers?
probably - I <3 the 235/m - have you seen it yet? also - the 435 is sweet.

stanleychief 09-24-2014 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Simply Red (Post 10946035)
probably - I <3 the 235/m - have you seen it yet? also - the 435 is sweet.
No, I hadn't. Low 13s in the 1/4 mi bone stock? That's not too shabby. It's got the N55 engine though, which I shied away from because it wasn't supposed to be as tuneable. I guess time will tell though- they seem to get more out of them once the warranties start expiring. ;)

Simply Red 09-24-2014 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by stanleychief (Post 10946039)
No, I hadn't. Low 13s in the 1/4 mi bone stock? That's not too shabby. It's got the N55 engine though, which I shied away from because it wasn't supposed to be as tuneable. I guess time will tell though- they seem to get more out of them once the warranties start expiring. ;)
yes - I was told by TopSpeed in Alpharetta Ga - that they can't yet tune the 435's - but they'll figure them out - I believe they're straight single turbos. I don't remember for sure.

Simply Red 09-24-2014 10:43 PM
mmm TASTY!
 
http://i.imgur.com/6wRZ1aM.jpg

Dayze 09-24-2014 10:53 PM
God damn that's sexy.

Simply Red 09-24-2014 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Dayze (Post 10946062)
God damn that's sexy.
235i/m -

Dayze 09-24-2014 11:02 PM
I don't know what model it was, but about a year ago I was behind a 2 door M series at a stop light. It sounded good,...then he gOt on it when the light turn green. ....holy ****ing shit it sounded incredible. And it took the **** off. Never heard a car sound like that lol.

It was a bigger sized coupe..

Simply Red 09-24-2014 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Dayze (Post 10946069)
I don't know what model it was, but about a year ago I was behind a 2 door M series at a stop light. It sounded good,...then he gOt on it when the light turn green. ....holy ****ing shit it sounded incredible. And it took the **** off. Never heard a car sound like that lol.

It was a bigger sized coupe..
it may've been a m5 - but I tell you - from a performance standpoint 3 series are where it's at - & mind you this is w/o me having driven either the 235i or the 435i, which are still really new.

Dayze 09-24-2014 11:23 PM
Possibly. As a normal American V8 guy, I was smitten. :evil:

BlackOp 09-25-2014 12:35 AM
I've been eying M3s for a while...just that everyone around here has them. Here's one of my rides..951 turbo..****er moves. She's a beauty..almost 30 years old. 50/50 weight..fantastic car.

BTW..your new BMW is sweet..that's a fast car. I almost bought a M roadster.

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/m...psd12a537d.jpg

Miles 09-25-2014 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Dayze (Post 10946087)
Possibly. As a normal American V8 guy, I was smitten. :evil:
If it was large coupe could likely have been the last model M6 with a normally aspirated V10 which sounds excellent.

Mav 09-25-2014 12:58 AM
I have a mazda speed 3. I love it. I'm just suck of everyone wanting to race.

stanleychief 09-25-2014 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by BlackOp (Post 10946119)
I've been eying M3s for a while...just that everyone around here has them. Here's one of my rides..951 turbo..****er moves. She's a beauty..almost 30 years old. 50/50 weight..fantastic car.

BTW..your new BMW is sweet..that's a fast car. I almost bought a M roadster.

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/m...psd12a537d.jpg
My dad had a 1983 944 back in '87. I used to drive it from time to time. It was normally aspirated though, so not as quick as yours. That was a great car, and for that time period it was pretty fast.

About 10 years ago I ran across a 944 at a dealership that was in very poor shape. It would have cost a small fortune to repair and the interior had even begun to show signs of decay. If it was in good shape, I would have rolled off the lot with it. Those are very fun cars and I still see a few on the road every now and then.

Have you done any performance modifications to yours? I never looked into that, but I'd imagine if it has a turbo, there's some level of tweaking you can do.

tooge 09-25-2014 08:35 AM
Where do you guys throw your deer, fishing gear, camping shit, golf shit, etc?

Simply Red 09-25-2014 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by tooge (Post 10946396)
Where do you guys throw your deer, fishing gear, camping shit, golf shit, etc?
Macy's shopping bags will fit snug in either of my cars. o:-)

Molitoth 09-25-2014 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Simply Red (Post 10946064)
235i/m -
Kid at my work just got a black one. It's so hot.

Molitoth 09-25-2014 09:26 AM
I've been eyeballing these lately, but they are still a bit out of what I'm willing to pay for my next car.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...s_at_NYIAS.jpg

Radar Chief 09-25-2014 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by tooge (Post 10946396)
Where do you guys throw your deer, fishing gear, camping shit, golf shit, etc?
Ikr!

http://i61.tinypic.com/35ltdmp.jpg

Radar Chief 09-25-2014 09:36 AM
Mrs. Radar's '57 Ford Custom 300.

http://i57.tinypic.com/2cqbbj5.jpg
http://i57.tinypic.com/2hqctuq.jpg
http://i61.tinypic.com/72eyif.jpg

With a 427 FE and top loader 4 speed transmission.

http://i59.tinypic.com/24ctth5.jpg

ToxSocks 09-25-2014 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by stanleychief (Post 10946364)
My dad had a 1983 944 back in '87. I used to drive it from time to time. It was normally aspirated though, so not as quick as yours. That was a great car, and for that time period it was pretty fast.

About 10 years ago I ran across a 944 at a dealership that was in very poor shape. It would have cost a small fortune to repair and the interior had even begun to show signs of decay. If it was in good shape, I would have rolled off the lot with it. Those are very fun cars and I still see a few on the road every now and then.

Have you done any performance modifications to yours? I never looked into that, but I'd imagine if it has a turbo, there's some level of tweaking you can do.
My very first car in High School was a Porsche 924. The shittiest one i know, but it was a good car.

COchief 09-25-2014 09:02 PM
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Nice upgrade and choice SR, those cars have unbelievable power for their size. Hope you have fun with it.

I recently dumped my Wrangler in favor of an FX35, couldn't be happier with the switch at the moment. Definitely appreciating the lux after living with a TJ for a couple years.

Miles 09-26-2014 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Simply Red (Post 10945376)
Traded in my beater - The Audi AKA 'Blacky' is gone as of tonight - I'll work on a pic now.
Just got around to actually reading this thread. Nice pickup on the 135. Couldn't quite tell from the pics but is that the lighter titanium silver rather than space grey? Manual or auto since its your daily driver?

Also noticed you traded your older 335 for an 09. Was the older one sparkling graphite metallic? That was one of my favorites on the E92 but they unfortunately killed it off early in the model.

DenverChief 09-27-2014 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Simply Red (Post 10945857)
link? LOL

Yeah the black one (not to brag) but it's pulling 428/torque rating. That's after the tune though. but that's what makes it feel like a little black demon :D
How about I just post a video :D

Simply Red 09-27-2014 05:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Miles (Post 10951665)
Just got around to actually reading this thread. Nice pickup on the 135. Couldn't quite tell from the pics but is that the lighter titanium silver rather than space grey? Manual or auto since its your daily driver?

Also noticed you traded your older 335 for an 09. Was the older one sparkling graphite metallic? That was one of my favorites on the E92 but they unfortunately killed it off early in the model.
I'm not sure what color BMW called that Gray one - not sure their specific color title - but I do still have the 09 black Coupe 335 - it's called Black Sapphire metallic. I really love that color - it's basically black w/ a speckle in it.

It's a pretty car. The 135i is called cashmere silver, It seems to be a cross between a champagne color (believe it or not) and a pure silver, it's a unique look w/ the black trim. Although I'm going to have to spend around 600$ to powder coat the wheels, as I hate that plasti-dip crap.

PornChief 09-27-2014 07:06 AM
My girl

http://oi61.tinypic.com/1zvtxco.jpg

http://oi60.tinypic.com/nr0vo0.jpg

modocsot 09-27-2014 09:47 AM
I recently traded my old A6 for a new one. Can't wait to mod it!

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/pictu...pictureid=1508

acasas4 09-27-2014 10:00 AM
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My 2 wheeler.

Simply Red 09-27-2014 10:06 AM
Cool and very big truck - Cool bike - ty for sharing.

Simply Red 09-27-2014 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by DenverChief (Post 10951706)
How about I just post a video :D
hey any help would be appreciated!

Simply Red 09-27-2014 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Miles (Post 10951665)
Just got around to actually reading this thread. Nice pickup on the 135. Couldn't quite tell from the pics but is that the lighter titanium silver rather than space grey? Manual or auto since its your daily driver?

Also noticed you traded your older 335 for an 09. Was the older one sparkling graphite metallic? That was one of my favorites on the E92 but they unfortunately killed it off early in the model.
Miles - I think the night you told me about your rides - Anydong Bluff and some others too had shared what they 'too' drive - so pardon my forgetting - however; what is it you drive again, please?

acasas4 09-27-2014 10:55 AM
Thanks SR.

PornChief 09-27-2014 08:13 PM
So you like BMW's? My younger brother used to own one of those clownshoe M coupes, think it was 2001 or 2002 model, I wasn't that impressed at first being a V8 or GTFO kind of bloke but he gave me a drive and that 6 cylinder pulls like a teenager.

Miles 09-27-2014 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Simply Red (Post 10952046)
Miles - I think the night you told me about your rides - Anydong Bluff and some others too had shared what they 'too' drive - so pardon my forgetting - however; what is it you drive again, please?
2012 M3. This isn't mine but looks about the same.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-j...F4977-1005.jpg

Miles 10-03-2014 11:57 PM
I had to youtube plastidip since I was not familiar with it. For my taste I'd just get the rims striped and restored to factory (which isnt cheap either) vs powdercoat them black.

BlackOp 10-04-2014 12:55 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by stanleychief (Post 10946364)
My dad had a 1983 944 back in '87. I used to drive it from time to time. It was normally aspirated though, so not as quick as yours. That was a great car, and for that time period it was pretty fast.

About 10 years ago I ran across a 944 at a dealership that was in very poor shape. It would have cost a small fortune to repair and the interior had even begun to show signs of decay. If it was in good shape, I would have rolled off the lot with it. Those are very fun cars and I still see a few on the road every now and then.

Have you done any performance modifications to yours? I never looked into that, but I'd imagine if it has a turbo, there's some level of tweaking you can do.
Yeah..Lindsey Racing makes all kinds of kits. http://www.lindseyracing.com/LR/Parts/944.html. You can get these up to 500 HP...which for a small, turbo-charged 4 cylinder is just nuts. Mine is about 275 hp..simple mods..still under 5.0 to 60 MPH and gets 28 mpg too...Porsche nailed this car. For street driving..I think anything faster..I would be in danger of killing myself. It's really about the handling though..they beat $140,000 GT3s on short courses. They are spooky in the twisties....my neighbor races M3s..said he hates my car because he cant catch them on the track.

Simply Red 10-04-2014 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Miles (Post 10979018)
I had to youtube plastidip since I was not familiar with it. For my taste I'd just get the rims striped and restored to factory (which isnt cheap either) vs powdercoat them black.
I've decided i'm going just a high performance paint - powder coating is about $450 more - so instead of just south of $1,000 it'll be $400. I did remove that obnoxious spoiler though.

Simply Red 10-04-2014 09:58 AM
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2012 M3. This isn't mine but looks about the same.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-j...F4977-1005.jpg
Jerez Black?

Simply Red 10-04-2014 10:00 AM
My 335 is Black Sapphire Mettalic - the new 135 is Silver Cashmere, which is really cool because it's in between silver and champagne.

Miles 10-04-2014 10:57 AM
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My 335 is Black Sapphire Mettalic - the new 135 is Silver Cashmere, which is really cool because it's in between silver and champagne.
I wasn't familiar with the Silver Cashmere color and looks good. Black metallic is my favorite but a big pain to keep maintained correctly. If you are anal about detailing you notice it picks up a ton of microscratches even when you are careful. Others do as well but you can't see them.

Miles 10-04-2014 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Simply Red (Post 10979410)
I've decided i'm going just a high performance paint - powder coating is about $450 more - so instead of just south of $1,000 it'll be $400. I did remove that obnoxious spoiler though.
Good call on removing the spoiler.

Miles 10-04-2014 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Simply Red (Post 10979413)
Jerez Black?
Its Jerez. Looks ink blue in some lighting.

Simply Red 10-04-2014 01:51 PM
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Its Jerez. Looks ink blue in some lighting.
That's a beautiful color.

Simply Red 10-17-2014 07:27 AM
Here are the two 'neighboring' - as promised



http://i57.tinypic.com/imt6ia.jpg

Simply Red 10-17-2014 07:28 AM
I finally took that obnoxious spoiler off of the gray one.


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