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Nate@IND · 06-14-2012, 04:49 PM

The E86 Z4M seen in these photos is not Kristin’s first attempt at modifying a car, and it shows. Kristin is a long-standing and well respected member of Chicago’s modified car community so she wasted no time with her new Z4 when she got rid of her extensively modified Hyundai Tiburon in favor of one of BMW’s most interactive M cars.

Although this Z4M is in it’s very early stages of modification and will remain a constant work in progress, Kristin was able to work with IND to give the car a striking appearance by adding just a few components. We knew that an aggressive stance was a critical aspect of this car’s personality- a project like this begins by examining the stance and wheel fitment and expounds thematically from that starting point.

The car’s aggressive fitment is achieved by using Work VS-XX wheels in an 18x9.5 +19 front size, and an 18x10.5 +19 size in the rear. These sizes and offsets leave very little room for error both in terms of inside and outside clearance and had to be carefully planned and accounted for months before the wheel’s arrival at IND. Our careful measurement paid off during the ultimate moment of truth.

We opened the Work wheel boxes the moment they were unloaded from their UPS truck like excited kids on Christmas day, and immediately jumped to the task of test fitting the wheels. Any of our readers who have pursued close wheel fitment before will know the “make it or break it” feeling of this moment. We all grinned simultaneously when we saw that the wheel fitment was literally perfect- the front and rear wheels cleared with just enough room to spare!

IND installed KW ClubSport coilovers to give the car the camber and ride height adjustment it needed. The VS-XX wheels were shod with Yokohama Advan tires, and the front fenders and rear quarters were carefully rolled to accommodate the aggressive wheels. Kristin added an Arkym front lip and rear trunk spoiler, both painted by IND, to enhance the car’s sleek and low appearance. Gloss black grilles and painted reflectors round out the basic accents on this Z4M. Kristin has wasted no time and is also patiently waiting for an Eisenmann exhaust system to be hand built and imported from it’s Stuttgart manufacturing facility.

Although this car’s mild state of modification will not last long, Kristin has once again proved that simple modifications can completely transform the personality of a car. Please stay tuned as Kristin continues to build her version of the perfect Z4M!

dubsesd · 06-14-2012, 04:52 PM

beautiful car! sell her an exhaust for christ' sake!!! haha

Nate@IND · 06-14-2012, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dubsesd

beautiful car! sell her an exhaust for christ' sake!!! haha

Eisenmann on order in Germany

cervasa · 06-14-2012, 05:22 PM

i love that car

Rated M Roadster · 06-14-2012, 05:29 PM

Is this the third thread on this car!?

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=703965

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=703679

Nikki · 06-14-2012, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Rated M Roadster

Is this the third thread on this car!?

Looks like she has her own PR team. LOL. I'm taking notes.

Nate@IND · 06-14-2012, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Rated M Roadster

Is this the third thread on this car!?

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=703965

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=703679

First thread with photos by iND

Rated M Roadster · 06-14-2012, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate@IND

First thread with photos by iND

Fair enough; I do like the pics.

JB 007 · 06-15-2012, 01:47 AM

Wow...I love her very much..

I love Arkym parts in this pics..

zubydafa · 06-15-2012, 09:33 AM

so it's confirmed that they are 18's. my eyes were certain they were 19's but oh well.

i need an arkym lipppp.

kristin · 06-15-2012, 01:56 PM

AHEM..
Just pointing out..

I did NOT drive a tiburon.
IND thinks they are funny teasing me.
It was a genesis coupe lol

@IND -- The photos came out great. I really like them. Thanks so much for all of the help and time spent on my car.

You guys have been amazing every step of the way with both of our cars.. we really appreciate it.

Can't wait til the other gets finished up!

Shipkiller · 06-15-2012, 05:37 PM

How did you like the Genesis Coupe'?

kristin · 06-15-2012, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Shipkiller

How did you like the Genesis Coupe'?

I loved it..

til my boyfriend got a e90 m3, then it seemed like a plastic piece of crap.

Z4-VILLA · 06-16-2012, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by kristin

I loved it..

til my boyfriend got a e90 m3, then it seemed like a plastic piece of crap.

hahahahahah.

mpm3 · 06-16-2012, 10:06 AM

WOW ! looks amazing ! i need wheels !

ZStig · 06-18-2012, 02:04 PM

almost reposting but I'm really liking these new pics. The paint color looks cool too

be careful with that low front spoiler!

kristin · 06-18-2012, 03:21 PM

the arkym stuff is surprisingly tough. I have knocked it pretty hard a few times and thought for sure it would be cracked when I got to my destination... but it's been fine.

BIMMERGUY91 · 06-18-2012, 04:32 PM

Haha its funny I used to drive a Genesis Coupe and now I drive a black Z4MC too

Loogey Clapp · 06-18-2012, 04:59 PM

I take it speed bumps are not a part of her regular life.

Speedtas · 06-20-2012, 04:16 PM

that Arkym front lip looks really good

fitchesbass · 06-20-2012, 05:27 PM

Must be a cat lady. Meow

Pretty good looking car... though I'd never want my car to look like that since drive my car around town most days. That car must love chicago roads and parking curbs eek!

kristin · 06-20-2012, 10:31 PM

I live in the suburbs. And I drive it to work almost every day. No problems yet.

I don't have any cats lol.
I collect hello kitty stuff.

06-14-2012, 04:49 PM	#1
Nate@IND 2866 Rep 11,374 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (19)	Meow Power The E86 Z4M seen in these photos is not Kristin’s first attempt at modifying a car, and it shows. Kristin is a long-standing and well respected member of Chicago’s modified car community so she wasted no time with her new Z4 when she got rid of her extensively modified Hyundai Tiburon in favor of one of BMW’s most interactive M cars. Although this Z4M is in it’s very early stages of modification and will remain a constant work in progress, Kristin was able to work with IND to give the car a striking appearance by adding just a few components. We knew that an aggressive stance was a critical aspect of this car’s personality- a project like this begins by examining the stance and wheel fitment and expounds thematically from that starting point. The car’s aggressive fitment is achieved by using Work VS-XX wheels in an 18x9.5 +19 front size, and an 18x10.5 +19 size in the rear. These sizes and offsets leave very little room for error both in terms of inside and outside clearance and had to be carefully planned and accounted for months before the wheel’s arrival at IND. Our careful measurement paid off during the ultimate moment of truth. We opened the Work wheel boxes the moment they were unloaded from their UPS truck like excited kids on Christmas day, and immediately jumped to the task of test fitting the wheels. Any of our readers who have pursued close wheel fitment before will know the “make it or break it” feeling of this moment. We all grinned simultaneously when we saw that the wheel fitment was literally perfect- the front and rear wheels cleared with just enough room to spare! IND installed KW ClubSport coilovers to give the car the camber and ride height adjustment it needed. The VS-XX wheels were shod with Yokohama Advan tires, and the front fenders and rear quarters were carefully rolled to accommodate the aggressive wheels. Kristin added an Arkym front lip and rear trunk spoiler, both painted by IND, to enhance the car’s sleek and low appearance. Gloss black grilles and painted reflectors round out the basic accents on this Z4M. Kristin has wasted no time and is also patiently waiting for an Eisenmann exhaust system to be hand built and imported from it’s Stuttgart manufacturing facility. Although this car’s mild state of modification will not last long, Kristin has once again proved that simple modifications can completely transform the personality of a car. Please stay tuned as Kristin continues to build her version of the perfect Z4M! __________________ IND DISTRIBUTION \| 866-963-4520 • FACEBOOK • INSTAGRAM • FLICKR
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dubsesd #dubspec 6328 Rep 5,200 Posts Drives: G05 X5/ 2016 F80 M3 INDVL Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (2)	beautiful car! sell her an exhaust for christ' sake!!! haha __________________ LCI ///F80 M3 Individual Atlantis Metallic / Black Full / Carbon Cermics / 6MT MPE / M Performance & Carbon package / KW v3 / 20" HRE R101LW / 20" HRE 527s / Michelin PSS / 20% tint / 3d Design / Streckenn splitters / OEM GTS hood / EAS Carbon seatbacks / Carbon RKP sideskirt / Bootmod3 / M Performance Tri color alcantara / AWE S Flow instagram: @ dubsesd
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cervasa Private 3 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 04 Z4 3.0 6spd Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: delaware iTrader: (1)	i love that car
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06-14-2012, 05:29 PM	#5
Rated M Roadster Captain 160 Rep 892 Posts Drives: F10 M5, i3, Z4M Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: PDX iTrader: (9)	Is this the third thread on this car!? http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=703965 http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=703679 __________________ CURRENT ll F10 M5 l E85 Z4MR l I01 i3 REX SOLD ll E70 X5M l E85 Z4MR VF570 l E36/7 Z3MR l E36 328i
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06-15-2012, 01:47 AM	#9
JB 007 First Lieutenant 44 Rep 380 Posts Drives: Z4MC RRS MINI... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Nicosia iTrader: (0)	Wow...I love her very much.. I love Arkym parts in this pics.. __________________ Z4MC_Black Sapphire/Imola-_-DMS ECU ll H&S cat-back ll H&R coilovers ll CF Lip ll Lamin-X ll Matte black kidneys ll Afe drop in ll Afe intake elbow ll RPi scoop ll LeatherZ imola shift boot ll ZHP knob...
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06-15-2012, 09:33 AM	#10
zubydafa tosser 31 Rep 988 Posts Drives: '07 Z4MC Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Allentown, PA iTrader: (0)	so it's confirmed that they are 18's. my eyes were certain they were 19's but oh well. i need an arkym lipppp. __________________ '07 MCoupe lots of mods
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06-15-2012, 01:56 PM	#11
kristin @meowpwr 6 Rep 62 Posts Drives: e86 MCoupe, e92 M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	AHEM.. Just pointing out.. I did NOT drive a tiburon. IND thinks they are funny teasing me. It was a genesis coupe lol @IND -- The photos came out great. I really like them. Thanks so much for all of the help and time spent on my car. You guys have been amazing every step of the way with both of our cars.. we really appreciate it. Can't wait til the other gets finished up!
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06-15-2012, 05:37 PM	#12
Shipkiller Colonel 187 Rep 2,138 Posts Drives: Me Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Beach iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW Z4M Coupe [8.50] 2003 BMW Z4 Roadster [8.33]	How did you like the Genesis Coupe'?
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06-16-2012, 10:06 AM	#15
mpm3 Captain 70 Rep 819 Posts Drives: 2007 M coupe Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (7) Garage List 2007 BMW M coupe [10.00] 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	WOW ! looks amazing ! i need wheels ! __________________
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06-18-2012, 02:04 PM	#16
ZStig instagram 997turbotom 279 Rep 7,376 Posts Drives: Interlagos Z4MR Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Delray Beach, FL iTrader: (4)	almost reposting but I'm really liking these new pics. The paint color looks cool too be careful with that low front spoiler! __________________
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06-18-2012, 03:21 PM	#17
kristin @meowpwr 6 Rep 62 Posts Drives: e86 MCoupe, e92 M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	the arkym stuff is surprisingly tough. I have knocked it pretty hard a few times and thought for sure it would be cracked when I got to my destination... but it's been fine.
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06-18-2012, 04:32 PM	#18
BIMMERGUY91 Captain 113 Rep 855 Posts Drives: 2014 335I M Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Huntsville, AL iTrader: (2)	Haha its funny I used to drive a Genesis Coupe and now I drive a black Z4MC too __________________ 2014 335i M Sport 2010 328i M Sport 2007 Z4MC #1019/1815 (Sold) 1997 M3 (Sold) 1991 325i
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06-18-2012, 04:59 PM	#19
Loogey Clapp First Lieutenant 7 Rep 376 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4 3.0si Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Everett, WA, USA iTrader: (0)	I take it speed bumps are not a part of her regular life. __________________
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06-20-2012, 04:16 PM	#20
Speedtas New Member 2 Rep 11 Posts Drives: z4, E85 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	that Arkym front lip looks really good
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06-20-2012, 05:27 PM	#21
fitchesbass Captain 40 Rep 969 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fairfax, VA iTrader: (2)	Must be a cat lady. Meow Pretty good looking car... though I'd never want my car to look like that since drive my car around town most days. That car must love chicago roads and parking curbs eek! __________________ 911 Carrera project car Previous: E92 M3 ZHP - Sold E86 Z4M - Sold E36 M3 - Sold
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06-20-2012, 10:31 PM	#22
kristin @meowpwr 6 Rep 62 Posts Drives: e86 MCoupe, e92 M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	I live in the suburbs. And I drive it to work almost every day. No problems yet. I don't have any cats lol. I collect hello kitty stuff.
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