If you don't love AW & Gunmetal CSL Reps after this...

arok · 09-30-2008, 03:12 AM

If you don't love AW & Gunmetal CSL Reps after this... then I have failed

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As promised, a 30 minute photoshoot and editing has produced the images below. I wish that I could have stayed longer (into sunset), but I had a dinner reservation.

Enjoy the pictures. And as always, Comments and Criticisms very welcome. :smile:

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And I have plenty more in B&W...

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Link to Colored Set:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wongdoo...7607598785679/

Link to B&W (w/Red Accents Set):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wongdoo...7607599090347/

mistermojorizin · 09-30-2008, 03:18 AM

AMAZING looking car, but not a fan of pics with vent roof open.

penny · 09-30-2008, 03:29 AM

Yummy! I wanna see more profile shots though... to see more of the wheels.

Question: Would these 18s fit the stock runflats? Do you guys drive with a spare in the the trunk?

Bizall · 09-30-2008, 03:48 AM

Looks good but put some tint on the puppy. Also, I've always liked the look of CSLs, but those look to be a biatch to clean. Nice pics again.

Mystiqueskillz · 09-30-2008, 04:07 AM

OMFG these pictures are absolutely stunning! :thumbup::thumbup:

Joey_T · 09-30-2008, 05:13 AM

Wow those are nice pics! :smile:

Are you thinking of adding the carbon side mirrors? It would probably look awesome in package with those wheels, kidneys and rear spoiler.

Racer X · 09-30-2008, 07:11 AM

I like it!!!! Mission accomplished....

adrean8j · 09-30-2008, 07:52 AM

Looks nice...just needs a slight drop to cover the space above the wheels....And I like the moonroof open (i do that on most of my pics as well...LOL)

mattcc42 · 09-30-2008, 08:20 AM

18's or 19's there? I agree with the comments about tinting and lowering it. Great pictures though.

BimmerKid87 · 09-30-2008, 10:05 AM

stunning

BMW_x5_Msport · 09-30-2008, 10:16 AM

man nice pics car looks great!!!!

arok · 09-30-2008, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mistermojorizin

AMAZING looking car, but not a fan of pics with vent roof open.

I'm the opposite, I've always liked it open for some reason

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Originally Posted by penny

Question: Would these 18s fit the stock runflats? Do you guys drive with a spare in the the trunk?

The short answer is no and no. It's been discussed several times in the Wheel&Tire section.

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Originally Posted by Bizall

Looks good but put some tint on the puppy. Also, I've always liked the look of CSLs, but those look to be a biatch to clean. Nice pics again.

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Originally Posted by adrean8j

Looks nice...just needs a slight drop to cover the space above the wheels....And I like the moonroof open (i do that on most of my pics as well...LOL)

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Originally Posted by mattcc42

18's or 19's there? I agree with the comments about tinting and lowering it. Great pictures though.

Tint may come soon. These are 18's w/225/255.. Lowering is next, want to get suspension on before I hit up Thunderhill. I agree that the car needs a slight drop, but I probably don't drop it over 1" since the bay area roads/driveways are unforgiving.

I can only do so much after owning my car for 1 month :wink:

Thanks to everyone for their kind words. :thumbup:

adrean8j · 09-30-2008, 10:47 AM

Just go with the KW V1 coilovers. You dont need anything more unless you are planning on doing some REALLY serious racing. Should be good enough for the occasional autocross. At least according to the 'experts' in another thread on suspension setups(if I can find the thread I will link it for ya)

arok · 09-30-2008, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by adrean8j

Just go with the KW V1 coilovers. You dont need anything more unless you are planning on doing some REALLY serious racing. Should be good enough for the occasional autocross. At least according to the 'experts' in another thread on suspension setups(if I can find the thread I will link it for ya)

Thanks, I've been reading a lot and I'm really close to deciding. Cost will be a factor too. the KW V1's sound great.. if cost weren't an issue I'd probably get the PSS10's.

N54me · 09-30-2008, 11:02 AM

Car looks great, but I agree with everyone about the lowering.

PS Love your avatar, C&H are the best!

Esmallstii · 09-30-2008, 11:36 AM

C & H do Rule!
Pics are Suweeeeeeettttt!
You've got a good eye for the shots and scale.
Cant beat a CSL style wheel on these cars either.

ssabripo · 09-30-2008, 11:48 AM

I like it, except for one thing: 18" FTL!

SV Concepts III · 09-30-2008, 12:16 PM

Looks good, the car could use a drop and she would be perfect! I wish the rears sat in just a taddddd more but otherwise they are great looking wheels.

coco_m3 · 09-30-2008, 12:31 PM

Oh baby HOT HOT HOT!

RoninWheels · 09-30-2008, 02:06 PM

looks good.... but you need to drop that btch

AchtungF80 · 09-30-2008, 02:14 PM

i'm still not convinced...but its not your pics that are the problem, its the weight of the wheels.

arok · 09-30-2008, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AchtungE30

i'm still not convinced...but its not your pics that are the problem, its the weight of the wheels.

I know what you mean... Eventually I may get the enkei RPF1's for the track.

09-30-2008, 03:12 AM	#1
arok Captain 46 Rep 987 Posts Drives: BMW F30 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Mateo, CA iTrader: (1)	If you don't love AW & Gunmetal CSL Reps after this... If you don't love AW & Gunmetal CSL Reps after this... then I have failed . As promised, a 30 minute photoshoot and editing has produced the images below. I wish that I could have stayed longer (into sunset), but I had a dinner reservation. Enjoy the pictures. And as always, Comments and Criticisms very welcome. :smile: #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 #11 #12 #13 #14 And I have plenty more in B&W... #15 Link to Colored Set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wongdoo...7607598785679/ Link to B&W (w/Red Accents Set): http://www.flickr.com/photos/wongdoo...7607599090347/ __________________ 2013 BMW 335i M-Sport
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mistermojorizin Lieutenant Colonel 40 Rep 1,657 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	AMAZING looking car, but not a fan of pics with vent roof open. __________________ "KOPEYKA" /// Titanium Silver / Black Leather / Gray Poplar / Sport Package / Premium Package / 6MT / Feb 08 Production
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penny Captain 43 Rep 829 Posts Drives: '08 135i (sold) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Las Colinas iTrader: (2)	Yummy! I wanna see more profile shots though... to see more of the wheels. Question: Would these 18s fit the stock runflats? Do you guys drive with a spare in the the trunk? __________________ '08 135i.
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Bizall Captain 123 Rep 905 Posts Drives: 2019 Honda Accord Touring 2.0 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (0)	Looks good but put some tint on the puppy. Also, I've always liked the look of CSLs, but those look to be a biatch to clean. Nice pics again.
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Joey_T That's me... 17 Rep 234 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Wow those are nice pics! :smile: Are you thinking of adding the carbon side mirrors? It would probably look awesome in package with those wheels, kidneys and rear spoiler.
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Racer X Private 28 Rep 76 Posts Drives: 18 M2 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sunny S. Florida iTrader: (0)	I like it!!!! Mission accomplished....
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mattcc42 New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2008 iTrader: (0)	18's or 19's there? I agree with the comments about tinting and lowering it. Great pictures though.
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09-30-2008, 11:02 AM	#15
N54me Private 0 Rep 64 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	Car looks great, but I agree with everyone about the lowering. PS Love your avatar, C&H are the best!
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Looks good, the car could use a drop and she would be perfect! I wish the rears sat in just a taddddd more but otherwise they are great looking wheels.
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RoninWheels Mr. Brand Loyalist 41 Rep 418 Posts Drives: 1M,M2cs Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: sometimes in NY iTrader: (1)	looks good.... but you need to drop that btch
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