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08-07-2010, 03:58 AM | #1 |
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So I did a couple of mods... :o
I have acquired quite a few mods in the last week.
Earlier in the week, I got my grills painted matte black. Not a huge deal (dropped it off at the bodyshop near work and they did it for free lol), but I think it really cleans up the front end while making it look way more aggressive! A few days ago, I purchased RPi GT exhaust (the first final production model), with custom gloss black tips They are dirty in the pics though, sorry! I havent seen many cars do this, but Im thinking that a somewhat blacked out car on some shiney silver LMs wont look too bad if I can manage in the near future Its definitely a change from the stock exhaust. My car turns heads (READ: snaps necks lol) now and I feel like I really have to cool it around cops. Double edged sword I guess. Its definitely my favorite mod so far though, and although it is a bit stressful to drive around the police, the sound it makes is AMAZING. It is very deep (i havent heard any other exhaust like it for the s54) in the lower revs, but once you get to 4500 it starts to scream its way into the familiar higher pitched mechanical s54 roar! It changes the sound of the engine at various rpms, and the car sounds linear up to redline (i hope this makes sense). this in turn makes it MUCH easier to heel toe (i used to have to think about where i was in the powerband, now i can just hear it). It also probably helps that you cant not hear what rpm youre at The day after, I got the RPi air filter and scoops! I havent installed the scoops yet, does anyone know where I can the DIY? I took out the carbon filter and swapped out the stock one... I wish I could hear a difference over the exhaust And today I got Dans Decals reflector covers and my ZHP knob from Tischer. Tischers Service was some of the best I have encountered. I ordered my knob for the advertised $60, and it was at my door 4 days later . I just put it on tonight before GF and I went to the movies, but in the little driving time I had, I could definitely feel a difference! I dont know why I didnt do this mod sooner . The knotchiness feels pleasant now; its like a reassurance that you are in gear more than something that you have had to battle since you bought the car . The rubber feeling is completely gone too! I have yet to install the decals, but I can attest to Dans CS. My original order was lost in the mail, and Dan mailed out a replacement set in a very timely manner with no hassle whatsoever . I just received them today, and the color match seems to be what I expected, and should do the job from a couple feet away
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08-07-2010, 06:02 AM | #2 |
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Nice!!! very excellent pics as well, sweet looking coupe
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08-07-2010, 11:55 AM | #3 |
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very nice, did you get the x pipe too, or just the mufflers?
re rpi scoop instructions, here you go: http://www.raceprecision.com/forums/...c.php?f=7&t=14 bought one off of a member, getting ready to put it in this weekend. |
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08-07-2010, 04:07 PM | #4 |
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yeah, and be careful when you're trying to screw in the scoop. I dropped my first screw, and don't know where it landed since there's a tray or something under there. they're self tapping screws so get it where it lines up and mark it. I had a white out pen and just dabbed enough to see it, screwed a hole and then put the scoop on.
awesome car and sweet mods. i love the way black looks after waxing...so wet. all your need now is some satin black rims and you'll be good to go! lol
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08-07-2010, 06:19 PM | #5 |
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i love your car im planning to do the same thing to my car I want it all black,, but my car is a z4 2.5 for next week im going to buy the avant garde m310 wheels matte black, I already paint the side deflector, the aero bumper and black out the housing light, a 3" antenna and the llumar security film<--- I recoment that film to everybody it save my ass one time , thats all that i have for now, and I don't know if im going to paint the grills or just live it black with chrome
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08-08-2010, 12:14 PM | #7 |
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If you are a fan of painting silver things black (as I am) you will want to do your instrument surrounds and door handles - really dresses up the inside of the car.
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08-08-2010, 12:45 PM | #9 |
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i probably going to wrap the silver interior with the euro-dyne cf fabric, and also looking for some black m seats but they are hard to find, I like how your grills look all black, are you planning to put black rims on your car???
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08-08-2010, 01:25 PM | #10 |
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do you have any pics?
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08-09-2010, 12:42 AM | #11 |
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The camera flash makes these look a little funny, but hopefully they give you a good idea what the painted instrument surrounds look like.
Door handle exhaust If you do the instrument surrounds be very very careful when removing them from the instrument cluster - it is very easy to scratch the area in between the gauges where the warning lights are. |
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That sounds good, I would definitely be doing that if i didnt have the different cf trim!
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08-11-2010, 05:28 AM | #13 |
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Nice mods got the same on mine not the colours but the scoops and exhaust. U really need to watch out for the cops the exhaust will turn heads. Got stopped one tie allready. (in 2 weeks)
Do u have a lot of problems with the drone because i imagine that in the coupe the drone should be really heavy |
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08-16-2010, 03:50 PM | #14 |
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nice mods. Black Z4 are
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08-17-2010, 05:46 AM | #15 |
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Your car looks great!
Do you have an aftermarket tune in your ECU? I have seen reports of fault codes and engine not running correctly when the air filters are changed from OEM with the factory engine management software. |
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08-30-2010, 01:34 PM | #17 |
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Your car is looking really good!
I know it sounds like a monster now too. Great photos as usual
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I would love to have a meet! I know there are many z4s in the area... if youre in WLA, there is an Mfest meet on sawtelle and olympic every tues night, everyone is welcome to come and there are usually 2 or 3 z4ms there!
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Cool beans! I'll try to make it tuesday. Where exactly is this meet? I'm familiar with the area and can't imagine a good place to gather.
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