There can be only ONE...and it is MINE!

adrean8j · 08-03-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by randomquickness

the car is looking great! now if only you had some good pics

LOL...funny guy...LOL...well since I don't have my other camera anymore (wink, wink). Nah seriously I have just been too lazy to get another card to take pics with. ....damn as I was writing this the photographer I am supposed to do a photoshoot with calls me to setup our appointment for this week...eery....ironic

adrean8j · 08-03-2009, 09:51 PM

So I changed the last grainy pic after doing some photo editing and it is "marginally" better.

sootyvrs · 08-04-2009, 03:30 AM

Car looks great! Are you still getting rubbing on fenders with those wheels/tyres?

adrean8j · 08-06-2009, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by sootyvrs

Car looks great! Are you still getting rubbing on fenders with those wheels/tyres?

I still rub over heavy dips....regular driving on decent roads poses no problems. The tires have really great grip but I think I will go with some Nitto's next time due to their flatter sidewall...the sidewall on the Goodyears is a little to......well...it protrudes to much from the wheel.

arrutled · 08-06-2009, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by adrean8j

LOL...funny guy...LOL...well since I don't have my other camera anymore (wink, wink). Nah seriously I have just been too lazy to get another card to take pics with. ....damn as I was writing this the photographer I am supposed to do a photoshoot with calls me to setup our appointment for this week...eery....ironic

Hallelujah!

adrean8j · 08-06-2009, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by arrutled

Hallelujah!

Well as we all know there is a ying and yang to everything. Tuesday afternoon someone hit my car in the parking lot...of course there was no note on my car and the YMCA I was parked at has 12 cameras but their surveillance system only monitors 9 of them....guess which camera was off? Sigh....$962...and my $500 deductible leaves $462 for the insurance company

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arrutled · 08-07-2009, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by adrean8j

Well as we all know there is a ying and yang to everything. Tuesday afternoon someone hit my car in the parking lot...of course there was no note on my car and the YMCA I was parked at has 12 cameras but their surveillance system only monitors 9 of them....guess which camera was off? Sigh....$962...and my $500 deductible leaves $462 for the insurance company

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Beats my 1000$ deductible. my hit and run cost me a stick of paint cause of it, lol.

adrean8j · 08-07-2009, 08:32 AM

Well this also cuts into my Vorsteiner hood money...damnit!

adrean8j · 08-24-2009, 10:10 AM

Well I got my car back from the shop a couple of weeks ago..Turns out I have uninsured/hit&run coverage with USAA so my deductible was only $200 (woot, woot). This weekend I took a trip to Panama City, FL to visit my sister. After the trip I had to wash off the abundance of bug guts and decided to take a couple of quick shots. Enjoy!

*Forgot to add that washed and waxed with SwissVax products....towels and other stuff from Detailed Image...check my sig!*

PlannBee · 09-08-2009, 11:35 PM

your car is just simply amazing, modded to the fullest!
i just near crapped myself after looking at ur car.

and you sir is a lucky man.
Sparkling Graphite was discontinued :/
it was my favorite color.
maybe they'll bring it back for future models
they'll probably call it "Sparkling Graphite II"
just like Silverstone II and Dakar Yellow II

adrean8j · 09-09-2009, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by PlannBee

your car is just simply amazing, modded to the fullest!
i just near crapped myself after looking at ur car.

and you sir is a lucky man.
Sparkling Graphite was discontinued :/
it was my favorite color.
maybe they'll bring it back for future models
they'll probably call it "Sparkling Graphite II"
just like Silverstone II and Dakar Yellow II

Thanks buddy!

I do not want to be selfish but I hope they do not come out with a new SGM....that will make my car even more exclusive

. Oh BTW anyone reading this VOTE for COTM!!!!

datbimmerdoe · 09-09-2009, 12:23 PM

Bad a$$ ride!

PlannBee · 09-09-2009, 05:42 PM

COTM nominated
because its my favorite car+my favorite color

im curious, why did you choose terra+grey poplar? instead of black or coral red?
me personally would have chose coral red, i think it compliments Sparkling Graphite

BrokenVert · 09-09-2009, 05:43 PM

Everytime I look at your car I wish it was mine. Hopefully ill get there soon.

adrean8j · 09-09-2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by the infamous...

Bad a$$ ride!

Thanks

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Originally Posted by PlannBee

COTM nominated
because its my favorite car+my favorite color

im curious, why did you choose terra+grey poplar? instead of black or coral red?
me personally would have chose coral red, i think it compliments Sparkling Graphite

Thanks Bee....I did not choose it persay...it was what was available from the dealer(one of their pre-orders) only one with manual. In hindsight I probably would have chosen these colors anyway for the following reasons:

1. Piano black trim would be my first choice, didnt like the bubble aluminum, and fake plastic brown wood trim just looks tacky (IMO).

2. Terra is a option you have to be "in the know" to get. It is not listed on the website...just a bit of exclusiveness

Coral red is nice but a bit to bright I think for the SGM. The Terra is just bright enough AND understated at the same time.

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Originally Posted by BrokenVert

Everytime I look at your car I wish it was mine. Hopefully ill get there soon.

Keep working and saving man....I had to do time in the big middle eastern sandbox for this...trust me the way you are doing it is much easier on your mentals.

All reading keep voting 4 me!

Lets get something other than AW or JB as COTM.

PlannBee · 09-10-2009, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by adrean8j

Thanks Bee....I did not choose it persay...it was what was available from the dealer(one of their pre-orders) only one with manual. In hindsight I probably would have chosen these colors anyway for the following reasons:

1. Piano black trim would be my first choice, didnt like the bubble aluminum, and fake plastic brown wood trim just looks tacky (IMO).

2. Terra is a option you have to be "in the know" to get. It is not listed on the website...just a bit of exclusiveness

Coral red is nice but a bit to bright I think for the SGM. The Terra is just bright enough AND understated at the same time.

ok i see

yeah i agree that bubbly aluminum trim is disgusting.

adrean8j · 09-10-2009, 08:32 PM

^^^My trim is actually Carbon Fiber wrapped now(similar to the M3)...so no grey poplar!

cagekicker · 09-11-2009, 12:33 AM

looks great!

adrean8j · 09-11-2009, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by cagekicker

looks great!

Thanks a lot!

BerkTechnology · 09-11-2009, 02:07 PM

Wheels are looking good, always was a fan flat/matte wheels.

adrean8j · 09-11-2009, 02:17 PM

^^^Thanks man. I hope to keep them looking good. Kinda hard with all the highway miles I have been putting in lately though....I may get them refinished in the future if they get to bad....I think it would be waaaay cheaper than buying a new set that is for sure.

Sidh135i · 09-16-2009, 10:15 AM

your car is flawless.

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PlannBee Major 49 Rep 1,341 Posts Drives: A Visible E36 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fresno, CA iTrader: (0)	your car is just simply amazing, modded to the fullest! i just near crapped myself after looking at ur car. and you sir is a lucky man. Sparkling Graphite was discontinued :/ it was my favorite color. maybe they'll bring it back for future models they'll probably call it "Sparkling Graphite II" just like Silverstone II and Dakar Yellow II __________________ -Brandon "I now have a Beautiful Mysterious Woman " *"My Real E36"* - '96 328is 5MT/Boston Green/Beige/Wood Grain/18" Style 189/BONE STOCK
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09-09-2009, 05:42 PM	#79
PlannBee Major 49 Rep 1,341 Posts Drives: A Visible E36 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fresno, CA iTrader: (0)	COTM nominated because its my favorite car+my favorite color im curious, why did you choose terra+grey poplar? instead of black or coral red? me personally would have chose coral red, i think it compliments Sparkling Graphite __________________ -Brandon "I now have a Beautiful Mysterious Woman " *"My Real E36"* - '96 328is 5MT/Boston Green/Beige/Wood Grain/18" Style 189/BONE STOCK
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