Under-hood bling

jmillet · 10-26-2008, 05:22 PM

Here are some low cost cosmetic changes made to my engine compartment
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Radiator cover hole plate
Radiator cover Roundel
E46 M strut tower covers
Strut brace bolt covers
Remove the HID light warning labels
S52 engine oil cap

Starscream · 10-26-2008, 05:26 PM

errrr yeah, wow

deja vue like whoaski

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157652

jmillet · 10-26-2008, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Starscream

errrr yeah, wow
deja vue like whoaski
http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157652

Sorry; should have given you credit for the E46 M strut tower covers.
BTW I've got lots of material if you'd like me to send you a radiator cover hole filler. PM me if interested.
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Chuck I · 10-26-2008, 09:09 PM

I have a question for you guys... Have you had any leaking problems with those oil caps? I was told they would start to leak after a while... that's why I didn't get one... I'd love to have one of the "hole fillers".. pm me... Thanks.. Chuck I

Rick Hunter · 10-26-2008, 11:30 PM

Here's my under-hood setup:

Not as fancy as you lot.

But it's amazingly clean! I haven't had to clean anywhere in there.

Starscream · 10-27-2008, 05:40 AM

I think we should re-name this thread Under-hood bling for IMOLA RED cars only!

4 different Imola beauties

Dam I love this color!

MVF4Rrider · 10-27-2008, 06:03 AM

I don't see the point of adding weight without function, even though the added weight as illustrated is hardly measureable and wouldn't even equate to the breakfast sitting in the driver's belly. I could see adding CF pieces to loose weight for a bling factor, but that's some serious low bang for the money.

Nice looking strut tower brace on Chuck's car.

jmillet · 10-27-2008, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MVF4Rrider

I don't see the point of adding weight without function, even though the added weight as illustrated is hardly measureable and wouldn't even equate to the breakfast sitting in the driver's belly. I could see adding CF pieces to loose weight for a bling factor, but that's some serious low bang for the money.

Nice looking strut tower brace on Chuck's car.

Those Strong Strut braces are some serious bling at $549.

MVF4Rrider · 10-27-2008, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jmillet

Those Strong Strut braces are some serious bling at $549.

indeed!

20Ducks · 10-27-2008, 08:21 PM

Nothing like a good lookin' engine compartment.

Chuck I · 10-27-2008, 09:00 PM

These two sit side by side everyday... Big difference under the hood, but "neat and clean" is the word! Chuck I

NoCouT · 10-27-2008, 09:43 PM

Wow!! So NICE! How much was that DINAN Strut brace?

Chuck I · 10-27-2008, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by NoCouT

Wow!! So NICE! How much was that DINAN Strut brace?

I had the S1 Dinan package installed on the car and it was part of the package... but I think it runs $499 for the front stut and $199 for the supplemental braces.. Big bucks, but it is well made... Chuck I

jmillet · 12-04-2008, 12:42 PM

So much for low cost underhood bling. I couldn't resist a killer deal on a Strong-Strut:
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Black///Mamba · 12-04-2008, 02:31 PM

where did you get said killer deal on a strong strut? i want one, just rather not fork over $500 for it. Was it second hand or found a discount retailer?

Sallyz4 · 01-28-2010, 03:54 PM

Does that DINAN Strut brace really show a difference in handling? Some say yes some say no, what do you think?

daveysew · 02-17-2010, 11:39 AM

I've been pleased with my DINAN bar, I'm not going to rehash the yeah/nea arguments just give a personal

for the bar.

dave

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Starscream Colonel 135 Rep 2,120 Posts Drives: ///M Roadster + E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Park Ridge NJ + Windermere FL iTrader: (23)	errrr yeah, wow deja vue like whoaski http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157652 __________________ Imola Red Roadster
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Chuck I Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 259 Posts Drives: '03 Z4 + '07 ///M Roadster Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Stephens City, VA USA iTrader: (0)	Hey.. Let's turn this into the Imola Red show.. I have a question for you guys... Have you had any leaking problems with those oil caps? I was told they would start to leak after a while... that's why I didn't get one... I'd love to have one of the "hole fillers".. pm me... Thanks.. Chuck I Attached Images
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Rick Hunter Skull Squadron Leader 304 Rep 2,031 Posts Drives: '07 M Coupé & '16 435xi GCoupé Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Emerald City iTrader: (20)	Imola Red Show FTW!!! Here's my under-hood setup: Not as fancy as you lot. But it's amazingly clean! I haven't had to clean anywhere in there. __________________
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Starscream Colonel 135 Rep 2,120 Posts Drives: ///M Roadster + E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Park Ridge NJ + Windermere FL iTrader: (23)	I think we should re-name this thread Under-hood bling for IMOLA RED cars only! 4 different Imola beauties Dam I love this color! __________________ Imola Red Roadster
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MVF4Rrider PCA, BMWCCA 102 Rep 2,058 Posts Drives: 997S, MV Agusta F4, E46 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Las Vegas NV iTrader: (0)	I don't see the point of adding weight without function, even though the added weight as illustrated is hardly measureable and wouldn't even equate to the breakfast sitting in the driver's belly. I could see adding CF pieces to loose weight for a bling factor, but that's some serious low bang for the money. Nice looking strut tower brace on Chuck's car. __________________ '08 Carrera S 6MT Guards Red/Black ext leather, Carbon fiber pkg, sport exh, sport chrono +, PASM, Nav, Bose, 19" forged turbos, red tranny tunnel '07 MV Agusta F4 1000 R 1+1, Corse Red/Silver, RG3 race pipes and factory race ECU
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20Ducks Lieutenant 26 Rep 403 Posts Drives: 2011 e93 335i w/M pkge Join Date: May 2007 Location: Shawnee Mission, KS iTrader: (0)	Nothing like a good lookin' engine compartment. __________________ back by popular demand...
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Chuck I Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 259 Posts Drives: '03 Z4 + '07 ///M Roadster Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Stephens City, VA USA iTrader: (0)	The flood gates are open now... let's see em.. These two sit side by side everyday... Big difference under the hood, but "neat and clean" is the word! Chuck I Attached Images
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jmillet Captain 63 Rep 666 Posts Drives: 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 SEL AWD Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2023 HYUNDAI IONIQ 6 [0.00]	Serious bling added So much for low cost underhood bling. I couldn't resist a killer deal on a Strong-Strut: __________________ Jim Millet 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 SEL AWD Ultimate Red SOLD: 2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe Imola Red
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Black///Mamba Lieutenant 52 Rep 598 Posts Drives: a beast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	where did you get said killer deal on a strong strut? i want one, just rather not fork over $500 for it. Was it second hand or found a discount retailer? __________________
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Sallyz4 New Member 4 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4 3.0 Si Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bronx, NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 Z4 3.0si [7.00]	Does that DINAN Strut brace really show a difference in handling? Some say yes some say no, what do you think?
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daveysew First Lieutenant 14 Rep 307 Posts Drives: '91 318is/'05 Z4 SC/'18 440ix Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Happy with DINAN I've been pleased with my DINAN bar, I'm not going to rehash the yeah/nea arguments just give a personal for the bar. dave Attached Images
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