Goodbye 135i photo shoot

spdrcr · 03-30-2010, 11:05 PM

I took a deposit on the car so decided to go and get some decent shots of the car before the new buyer picks it up. Went with a mate who is a wedding photographer - sure he is no Easton Chang but I think we ended up with some decent shots. Enjoy!

Quick clean up before the shoot started...

Fresh BMW Performance rotors look sweet behind the Oz Racing Ultraleggeras

Some experimentation with two remote flash units on the grass

Wide angle goodness just before it got dark

New location

Series 8 Rx7 Spirit R vs 135i - I know which one I would take!

wmj73 · 03-30-2010, 11:43 PM

photos look great mate

Zuzu · 03-30-2010, 11:58 PM

Awesome photo shoot Jeff..

Just love your wheels and drilled rotors combo..

Where is the location..Port Botany?

Guran · 03-30-2010, 11:59 PM

Bloody hell Jeff. You could have warned me that you'd be in my area. Those shots are taken in front of the Port Kembla steelworks coke ovens and on the disused railway lines next to Foreshore Road at Port Kembla harbour. You drove straight past my office on Old Port Road!

BTW congrats on the quick sale!

Zuzu · 03-31-2010, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Guran

Those shots are taken in front of the Port Kembla steelworks coke ovens and on the disused railway lines next to Foreshore Road at Port Kembla harbour.

Byan, If only I was 1 min slower in my post, I would of had the answer to my locality question..

BigBoss168 · 03-31-2010, 01:41 AM

Great shots. Amazing what a difference a professional photographer with the correct equipment can make!

harpoon · 03-31-2010, 02:25 AM

Nice shots mate. What tyres are they? And are they any good? I'm about to grab some new ones and thinking of the Dunlop Direzza star spec though not sure how they will go in the wet.

oldman · 03-31-2010, 02:32 AM

Love the wheels Jeff. Just the look I was hoping for with my AW. I can see they are OZ Racing.
Is it possible you give me the details on which Wheel/Tire Combo that is and if you had any rubbing?
Thanks

d3syd · 03-31-2010, 02:47 AM

Stunning, just stunning.

What are you getting into after the sale?

BMW86 · 03-31-2010, 05:39 AM

Great shots

spdrcr · 03-31-2010, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by taipan168

Great shots. Amazing what a difference a professional photographer with the correct equipment can make!

Yeah to be honest the equipment makes a MASSIVE difference. I would definitely like to play some more with the remove flash units, you can get some really cool effects going on.

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Originally Posted by harpoon

Nice shots mate. What tyres are they? And are they any good? I'm about to grab some new ones and thinking of the Dunlop Direzza star spec though not sure how they will go in the wet.

The tyres are Toyo R888 semis (235/40/18). They have incredible grip for the street but are way more noisy than street tyres and wear out quickly. I've had the Dunlop Direzza star spec on this car in the past and was quite impressed. Very good grip and not as noisy as a semi slick. They are so dirt cheap from tirerack with the strong dollar too.

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Originally Posted by oldman

Love the wheels Jeff. Just the look I was hoping for with my AW. I can see they are OZ Racing.
Is it possible you give me the details on which Wheel/Tire Combo that is and if you had any rubbing?
Thanks

18x8 ET40 all round. They are the Ultraleggera model. If you stick to 235/40/18 you shouldn't have any problems with rubbing. The only chance for a problem would be on the front and that will depend on the tyre you use. If you have a problem just get the strut tops from Andrew @ SouthernBM - they look great and you get the added benefit of some -ve camber which will aid in cornering too!

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Originally Posted by d3syd

Stunning, just stunning.

What are you getting into after the sale?

This is on the boat from the UK at the moment. Will have 350+ hp in < 900kg when I'm done. It will be in a different league than anything I could hope for from the 135i.

d3syd · 03-31-2010, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by spdrcr

This is on the boat from the UK at the moment. Will have 350+ hp in < 900kg when I'm done. It will be in a different league than anything I could hope for from the 135i.

Blacky · 03-31-2010, 04:23 PM

Hey spdrcr, nice 1er and nice new toy.
Just wondering if you are planning on registering the lotus and if so do you see it as being difficult to do so as a grey import?

Cheers and good luck with the new car.

spdrcr · 03-31-2010, 05:30 PM

Compliance is available for UK import Lotus Elise / Exige for any models up to 04/2006 build. And yes, I will be registering it for road use (after it is complied).

05C4R · 03-31-2010, 05:53 PM

how much cheaper is it importing then going through dealers here,

nice photos by the way,

R0n1n · 03-31-2010, 06:57 PM

Amazing photos on a super clean car.

Cheers mate!

spdrcr · 03-31-2010, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by beemer

how much cheaper is it importing then going through dealers here,

nice photos by the way,

Don't think you really save much but there are heaps more cars to choose from and I bought a special edition that wasn't sold locally.

Blacky · 04-01-2010, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by spdrcr

Compliance is available for UK import Lotus Elise / Exige for any models up to 04/2006 build. And yes, I will be registering it for road use (after it is complied).

Interesting

Breville · 04-01-2010, 05:01 PM

Nice one Jeff, have fun with the new car mate!!

fatjoez · 04-01-2010, 11:16 PM

lol you guys went to a lot of detail cleaning the car.
whoevers buying is lucky!

M3Newbie88 · 04-01-2010, 11:35 PM

very nice pictures.. and very nice car.. congrats on your new toy..

ExREX · 04-02-2010, 01:12 AM

out of curiosity...are those front plates legal?
Greg

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spdrcr First Lieutenant 13 Rep 356 Posts Drives: Lotus Elise Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Goodbye 135i photo shoot I took a deposit on the car so decided to go and get some decent shots of the car before the new buyer picks it up. Went with a mate who is a wedding photographer - sure he is no Easton Chang but I think we ended up with some decent shots. Enjoy! Quick clean up before the shoot started... Fresh BMW Performance rotors look sweet behind the Oz Racing Ultraleggeras Some experimentation with two remote flash units on the grass Wide angle goodness just before it got dark New location Series 8 Rx7 Spirit R vs 135i - I know which one I would take!
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wmj73 Captain 25 Rep 715 Posts Drives: M2 Comp, 440i GC Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: QLD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 [0.00] 2020 BMW M2 Comp [0.00]	photos look great mate
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Zuzu Major General 2816 Rep 7,637 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	Awesome photo shoot Jeff.. Just love your wheels and drilled rotors combo.. Where is the location..Port Botany?
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Guran Captain 24 Rep 895 Posts Drives: 08 135i Coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wollongong, Australia iTrader: (0)	Bloody hell Jeff. You could have warned me that you'd be in my area. Those shots are taken in front of the Port Kembla steelworks coke ovens and on the disused railway lines next to Foreshore Road at Port Kembla harbour. You drove straight past my office on Old Port Road! BTW congrats on the quick sale! __________________ 08 BMW 135i Sport Coupe \| Manual \| Sparkling Graphite \| Coral Red Boston Leather \| 10 Speaker Hi Fi
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harpoon Lieutenant 12 Rep 440 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Syd iTrader: (1)	Nice shots mate. What tyres are they? And are they any good? I'm about to grab some new ones and thinking of the Dunlop Direzza star spec though not sure how they will go in the wet. __________________ E92 M3
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oldman . 31 Rep 439 Posts Drives: 09 135i AW Coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NSW Australia iTrader: (0)	Love the wheels Jeff. Just the look I was hoping for with my AW. I can see they are OZ Racing. Is it possible you give me the details on which Wheel/Tire Combo that is and if you had any rubbing? Thanks __________________ __________________ MY09 135i AW \| Manual \| Pro NAV \| CA \| Logic 7 Hi Fi \| BMW Performance Exhaust \| BMS Dual Intake \| iCarbon CF Rear Diffuser \|
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03-31-2010, 02:47 AM	#9
d3syd Major 50 Rep 1,474 Posts Drives: 135i MT, LMB, ProNav Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scamander, Tasmania iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i Coupe [0.00]	Stunning, just stunning. What are you getting into after the sale? __________________ Fun Car: 135i Manual LeMans Blue / Beige Leather / Grey Poplar / pro nav / euro plates. Delivered 24 June 08 Family Car: Land Rover Discovery 4 SDV6 Spare Car: Volvo V70 Sydney Car: MB 420SEL
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BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Great shots
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Blacky Lieutenant 14 Rep 472 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2006 iTrader: (0)	Hey spdrcr, nice 1er and nice new toy. Just wondering if you are planning on registering the lotus and if so do you see it as being difficult to do so as a grey import? Cheers and good luck with the new car.
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spdrcr First Lieutenant 13 Rep 356 Posts Drives: Lotus Elise Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Compliance is available for UK import Lotus Elise / Exige for any models up to 04/2006 build. And yes, I will be registering it for road use (after it is complied).
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R0n1n Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 247 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 135i Alpine White Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	Amazing photos on a super clean car. Cheers mate! __________________ _______________________________________________ 2010 Alpine White 135i
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fatjoez student 226 Rep 911 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bermuda Triangle iTrader: (0)	lol you guys went to a lot of detail cleaning the car. whoevers buying is lucky!
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04-02-2010, 01:12 AM	#22
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