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Old 01-31-2010, 11:21 PM
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Hey guys,

I know it's been a while since I've been on here, but after I graduated from the University of Oregon and moved up to Seattle I haven't been coming here as much :[ After the lease on my 335i ended I got a new car and thought I'd share it with you guys ... Feel free to comment on anything and ask any questions!

Got my car bone stock in the first week of September with 15,000 miles. I've since put on 5,000 miles and have done some light modding. When I was "done" I had a photographer friend take some pictures of it for me. NOTE: I DID NOT TAKE THE PICTURES; all photography credits should go to Dale Tu of Dale Tu Photography.

Here is the complete list of mods:

Interlagos Blue Metallic / black extended Nappa leather / brushed aluminum trim

OEM:

Premium Package:
· Power seats with memory
· Auto-dimming mirrors
· Storage package
· Cruise control
· Premium sound system
· Fully automatic soft top/ Heated rear glass window
· Heated front seats
· Navigation system

AFTERMARKET MODIFICATIONS:

ENGINE:
• Rogue Engineering Diablo Exhaust system

WHEELS and TIRES:
• Forgestar F14 wheels finished in hyper silver
Front: 19 x 8.5 +34
Rear: 19 x 10 +26
• Nitto Invo tires
Front: 245/35/19
Rear: 275/30/19
• OEM BMW center caps
• Hub centric rings

EXTERIOR:
• Matte black kidney grills
• 25% carbon matte tint on side and rear windows
• Tinted rear license plate cover
• Short antenna
• H&R Sport Springs (~1in all around)

INTERIOR:
• OEM ///M floor mats
• OEM 6MT ///M shift knob

ELECTRONICS
• OEM alarm
• Hardwired Valentine One radar detector
• Hardwired Beltronics laser jamming system
• iPod adapter

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You got the right color

The car looks really nice. I think BMW have done a good job with the M version. Were those photos taken at one of the Iron Horse Trail parking lots? It looks a lot like the one near Snoqualmie.
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whew, looks great
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Hi David,

Nice!

Now how about telling us about the driving experience. How does it compare to the S?

Is it the "$30,000 mistake"?

Torque?

What kind of results have you had with the laser jammer?


Thanks for showing us the pictures!
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Congrats on the new car!

I've seen a M couple around in Beaverton (white I think), it looks awesome zigzaging up 217 north.
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Originally Posted by LoudMusic,Feb 1 2010, 12:56 AM
You got the right color

The car looks really nice. I think BMW have done a good job with the M version. Were those photos taken at one of the Iron Horse Trail parking lots? It looks a lot like the one near Snoqualmie.
Thanks!

These pix were taken at Snoqualmie, but I'm not sure the name of the parking lot he was shooting it at.
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[QUOTE=VintageMac,Feb 1 2010, 04:06 AM] Hi David,

Nice!

Now how about telling us about the driving experience.
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nice car! will we ever see it in person?
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Very nice. As for being able to pass cars "quicker", I've fixed that issue in my s =) nice pics too, btw.
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Originally Posted by kpxguy411,Feb 1 2010, 09:22 AM
Thanks!

These pix were taken at Snoqualmie, but I'm not sure the name of the parking lot he was shooting it at.
Ah, yes, that's the one! The background of picture 9 was strikingly familiar.

You were at one of the parking lots for the Iron Horse Trail State Park. They've taken an old abandoned railroad line, Milwaukee Road I believe (Larry can correct me, I'm sure), and turned it into a 'linear park' for foot and bicycle traffic. Several of these have been showing up across the States. It's a great idea.

Your car looks great - I'm worried the Z4, specifically in M trim, will be taking S owners away from our group


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