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Mr. Clarkson · 11-14-2010, 08:42 PM

Lake Hodges is about 30 minutes north of where I live, is pretty quiet / out of the way, and has some fun winding roads on the way to it; figured me and the lady would go check it out and grab some real photos while we're at it.

All the photos on my my site (in my signature), but I'll post some of the better ones here. Keep in mind, I didn't clean the car for this shoot, so there's bugs / dirt / brake dust all over the car

Those above are re-touched from the raw photos, these below are from the same set, but run through a Lomo PS action I came up with:

Vasil · 11-14-2010, 10:00 PM

Great photos. I take it you remove your CA license plate when you take photos?

Mr. Clarkson · 11-14-2010, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Vasil

Great photos. I take it you remove your CA license plate when you take photos?

Don't have one

ptack · 11-15-2010, 09:08 AM

Nice, but nicer with the BMW roundels.

The1 · 11-15-2010, 10:02 AM

very nice shots, I like the way the roof looks in some of those shots, it was a good choice.

what camera are you using? the shots kind of remind me of when i had my Canon T1i

pixelblue · 11-15-2010, 10:07 AM

nice color combo. like the wheels too but why the under size rear tires? btw, any luck with donations? that cracked me up! not a bad idea, you just never know

Mr. Clarkson · 11-15-2010, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by The1

very nice shots, I like the way the roof looks in some of those shots, it was a good choice.

what camera are you using? the shots kind of remind me of when i had my Canon T1i

Camera was a Canon Eos 20D

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Originally Posted by pixelblue

nice color combo. like the wheels too but why the under size rear tires? btw, any luck with donations? that cracked me up! not a bad idea, you just never know

Because the wheels are only 8" wide, so most people don't recommend a 255 tire on that small of a wheel. 255 was the only size to get the 35 profile, so I had to get something with a 40 profile; which was why I went with a 235 section width, since the 245 would have been even taller than the 235 already is.

I got $1...of which paypal took $.33. $.67 in the bank!

samy813 · 11-15-2010, 12:00 PM

Great pictures

vividracing · 11-15-2010, 12:34 PM

Like it. Nice color combination with the wheels.

Graeme

Kamal · 11-15-2010, 04:29 PM

Love the color combo... I assume your tails are painted? Did you do them yourself or have a shop do it.

Mr. Clarkson · 11-15-2010, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Kamal

Love the color combo... I assume your tails are painted? Did you do them yourself or have a shop do it.

Thanks! They're a vinyl overlay, done by the same shop that did my roof and windows, with the reverse section cut out.

Garduna · 11-15-2010, 05:59 PM

nice interior/exterior colour combo

eliza18812 · 11-16-2010, 03:29 AM

fantastic photos

vladberca · 02-01-2011, 06:25 AM

Nice upgrades! Congrats! U can put the BMW Performance Brakes for a perfect match with the wheels

new2the3 · 02-01-2011, 09:43 AM

The first set of pictures I really like, the 2nd set look a bit over processed. You're car looks great though, can you please explain your license plate situation?

Mr. Clarkson · 02-01-2011, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by new2the3

The first set of pictures I really like, the 2nd set look a bit over processed. You're car looks great though, can you please explain your license plate situation?

It's a custom German tourist plate

new2the3 · 02-01-2011, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Clarkson

It's a custom German tourist plate

And you regularly drive with it? You don't get pulled over? It looks cool for sure but I would be cautious to drive around with it.

The1 · 02-01-2011, 12:51 PM

you can drive around with them but you have to have your regular plate displayed properly, that would have been put there just for the photo shoot.

you can put whatever stickers and whatever plates you like on the car, as long as you have your real plate displayed properly and legally.

Mr. Clarkson · 02-01-2011, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by The1

you can drive around with them but you have to have your regular plate displayed properly, that would have been put there just for the photo shoot.

you can put whatever stickers and whatever plates you like on the car, as long as you have your real plate displayed properly and legally.

I'm actually running no plates other than the "Zoll" one right now. In California, you can run the dealer registration on the car for up to six months, to cover cases of delays in plate making. So I'm just running that sticker up front, and that plate at the back

pyrat · 02-01-2011, 06:00 PM

cool photos

igom3 · 02-01-2011, 06:08 PM

Looks much better without front license plate.

taYab · 02-01-2011, 08:31 PM

Congrats on COTM

11-14-2010, 08:42 PM	#1
Mr. Clarkson Lieutenant Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 544 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 135i [0.00]	Photo Session at Lake Hodges Lake Hodges is about 30 minutes north of where I live, is pretty quiet / out of the way, and has some fun winding roads on the way to it; figured me and the lady would go check it out and grab some real photos while we're at it. All the photos on my my site (in my signature), but I'll post some of the better ones here. Keep in mind, I didn't clean the car for this shoot, so there's bugs / dirt / brake dust all over the car Those above are re-touched from the raw photos, these below are from the same set, but run through a Lomo PS action I came up with: __________________
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11-15-2010, 09:08 AM	#4
ptack Brigadier General Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 4,066 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [3.00]	Nice, but nicer with the BMW roundels. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Forgestar F14s, PPK Stage II

11-15-2010, 10:07 AM	#6
pixelblue Colonel Drives: the silver bullet Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: northern virginia Posts: 2,196 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 135i [4.37]	nice color combo. like the wheels too but why the under size rear tires? btw, any luck with donations? that cracked me up! not a bad idea, you just never know __________________ "I would quote everything pixelblue said, but you've already read it. Take it from someone who's put the 1 through its paces"

11-16-2010, 03:29 AM	#13
eliza18812 New Member Drives: 2000 bmw Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: washigton Posts: 15 iTrader: (0)	fantastic photos __________________ Cheap Car Accessories

02-01-2011, 09:43 AM	#15
new2the3 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,632 iTrader: (0)	The first set of pictures I really like, the 2nd set look a bit over processed. You're car looks great though, can you please explain your license plate situation? __________________ 2009 135i: AW/CR Aluminum Trim, 6 speed, M-Sport, Premium, Heated Seats, Ipod, BMW Performance Pedals, BMW Performance SSK, BMW Performance Exhaust, BMW Performance Grills E93 M3 FSB

11-14-2010, 10:00 PM	#2
Vasil Private First Class Drives: M3, M5 and 330i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 171 iTrader: (10)	Great photos. I take it you remove your CA license plate when you take photos?

11-15-2010, 10:02 AM	#5
The1 Major General Drives: white 135 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: KW ontario/vancouver temporarily Posts: 5,118 iTrader: (0)	very nice shots, I like the way the roof looks in some of those shots, it was a good choice. what camera are you using? the shots kind of remind me of when i had my Canon T1i

11-15-2010, 12:00 PM	#8
samy813 Private First Class Drives: 2008 Jerez BMW E90 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Reading Mass Posts: 196 iTrader: (1)	Great pictures

11-15-2010, 12:34 PM	#9
vividracing Drives: ///M Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,953 iTrader: (13)	Like it. Nice color combination with the wheels. Graeme

11-15-2010, 04:29 PM	#10
Kamal Indian Stig Drives: '11 328i ZMP, '12 CBR250r Join Date: May 2008 Location: StL/CoMO Posts: 1,007 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [3.78] 2011 BMW 328i [4.00]	Love the color combo... I assume your tails are painted? Did you do them yourself or have a shop do it.

11-15-2010, 05:59 PM	#12
Garduna Brigadier General Drives: 128i Sedona Red Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,904 iTrader: (3)	nice interior/exterior colour combo

02-01-2011, 06:25 AM	#14
vladberca Colonel Drives: '09 jetta tsi 6mt Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Craiova Posts: 2,809 iTrader: (0)	Nice upgrades! Congrats! U can put the BMW Performance Brakes for a perfect match with the wheels

02-01-2011, 12:51 PM	#18
The1 Major General Drives: white 135 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: KW ontario/vancouver temporarily Posts: 5,118 iTrader: (0)	you can drive around with them but you have to have your regular plate displayed properly, that would have been put there just for the photo shoot. you can put whatever stickers and whatever plates you like on the car, as long as you have your real plate displayed properly and legally.

02-01-2011, 06:00 PM	#20
pyrat First Lieutenant Drives: 325i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: New England Posts: 323 iTrader: (0)	cool photos

02-01-2011, 06:08 PM	#21
igom3 Lieutenant Drives: 2002 E46M3 & 2011 335D Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 547 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2002 E46 M3 [0.00] 2011 335D [5.00]	Looks much better without front license plate.

02-01-2011, 08:31 PM	#22
taYab Captain Drives: 2006 E60 & 2009 E89 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 715 iTrader: (2)	Congrats on COTM __________________ DSB 2009 E89 lllMsports l DPE MT7 20" l EISENMANN Race Quad l l BMW Performance l 3D DESIGN M kit l CF TRIM l l H&R Suspension l

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