Saphire black M coupe build; KW V3 install, 19" Work Meisters, etc

Thatcher · 05-15-2011, 07:13 PM

Hey there z4 folks - I picked up a '07 M coupe off a friend last month here in Seattle. Car was completely stock, 54k miles, pretty good condition.
Wasted no time getting the car out of stock form. First mod was getting that wretched two foot long antenna replaced with a three-incher.
Decided on KW V3's for my car and V2's for my friends M3. Installed Rogue rear shock mounts on both sets. On with the photos..

first wash

claybar, polish, and wax

pre-suspension install photo:

working on a front

all done. the install on the z4 M coupe was quicker than the M3, it was like installing stock suspension. No surprises, no issues.

the broker (james) stopped by (middle)

Friend of mine bought an M3 out of detroit that came with a set of 19x9.5 19x11 Work Meister S1's. We test fitted them on my car just to see how they fit.. well they actually fit pretty well, to my surprise, so I bought them.

Definitely had to do a bit of fender rolling though..

fast forward to yesterday.. washed both cars before taking some photos in Fremont and Queen Anne (Seattle).

my house mate's 964:

Wheel specs are 19x9.5 et17 front w/ 235/35, 19x11 et17 rear w/ 275/30. I still need to play with the settings on the V3's, right now it's a little soft (haven't touched the factory settings).
Feels great though, rides nice, handles well. Up next will be painted bumper markers, a front splitter, and an RPI exhaust if I can find one.

Enjoy the photos, more to come soon,

Thatcher

jason432 · 05-15-2011, 07:23 PM

Nice Pics and work...

bucko521 · 05-15-2011, 07:57 PM

Looks very nice...congrats!

ZStig · 05-15-2011, 08:20 PM

Looks great. Do you have a close-up of the rear's fitment?

jra · 05-15-2011, 08:27 PM

looks awesome!

dorifto88 · 05-15-2011, 08:40 PM

Yes, just yes.

EMP07 · 05-15-2011, 08:58 PM

Very nice. Aggressive with the stance and looking real good.

I have a some mod work to do as well when I find time, stuff is collecting dust!

a_riddler · 05-15-2011, 08:59 PM

Very nice! Glad to keep a Z4MC in the neighborhood! Hopefully the dang weather will stop raining and we can setup a get together!

BlackMoupe · 05-15-2011, 09:02 PM

That's some crazy fitment...makes 2 BSM Z4MC's with WorkMeisters. Looks sexy.

johanness · 05-15-2011, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSKE92

That's some crazy fitment...makes 2 BSM Z4MC's with WorkMeisters. Looks sexy.

Except the other member who's running Meisters seems to think keeping his sizes/offsets to himself makes him somehow better than the rest of us. "simple minds..."

Great looking ride OP! Good job on the wax too. Looks WET

GothM · 05-15-2011, 10:37 PM

Car > Wheels.

r4gs · 05-15-2011, 10:41 PM

those deep dish work meisters really accentuate the black sapphire finish, amazing stance and aggressiveness

hurry and join the rpi club!

JB 007 · 05-16-2011, 12:45 AM

Nice pics and great work...

z4mnyc · 05-16-2011, 01:58 AM

Crazy wheels & nicely lowered! looks awesome!

SmartBastard · 05-16-2011, 02:28 AM

Not my style of rims but the car looks great

alvinli217 · 05-16-2011, 02:33 AM

your car looks SICK man!!!

so jealous

shimmy09 · 05-16-2011, 06:59 AM

I met the other guy at mfest.. He was pretty cool in person...

ricanbandit · 05-16-2011, 07:28 AM

Car Looks Great! Good find, seriously liking the rims.

Nikki · 05-16-2011, 11:12 AM

Nice pics, wheels look awesome!

Bayonet · 05-16-2011, 11:16 AM

Looks dope thatcher!! .....makes me wish i got 9 and 11 for my setup instead of 8.5 and 10.5

Quote:

Originally Posted by johanness

Except the other member who's running Meisters seems to think keeping his sizes/offsets to himself makes him somehow better than the rest of us. "simple minds..."

never said i was better nor did i ever make any pretentious remark to warrant your assumption...just stated what i was taught

back to the OP's car

any plans of going lower?

Bayonet · 05-16-2011, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimmy09

I met the other guy at mfest.. He was pretty cool in person...

were you the one in the other BSM mcoupe?

mpower03 · 05-16-2011, 10:21 PM

i like seeing stuff like this! looks sick man

05-15-2011, 07:13 PM	#1
Thatcher Second Lieutenant 43 Rep 258 Posts Drives: M Coupes Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Manhattan / Miami / Maine iTrader: (0)	Saphire black M coupe build; KW V3 install, 19" Work Meisters, etc Hey there z4 folks - I picked up a '07 M coupe off a friend last month here in Seattle. Car was completely stock, 54k miles, pretty good condition. Wasted no time getting the car out of stock form. First mod was getting that wretched two foot long antenna replaced with a three-incher. Decided on KW V3's for my car and V2's for my friends M3. Installed Rogue rear shock mounts on both sets. On with the photos.. first wash claybar, polish, and wax pre-suspension install photo: working on a front all done. the install on the z4 M coupe was quicker than the M3, it was like installing stock suspension. No surprises, no issues. the broker (james) stopped by (middle) Friend of mine bought an M3 out of detroit that came with a set of 19x9.5 19x11 Work Meister S1's. We test fitted them on my car just to see how they fit.. well they actually fit pretty well, to my surprise, so I bought them. Definitely had to do a bit of fender rolling though.. fast forward to yesterday.. washed both cars before taking some photos in Fremont and Queen Anne (Seattle). my house mate's 964: Wheel specs are 19x9.5 et17 front w/ 235/35, 19x11 et17 rear w/ 275/30. I still need to play with the settings on the V3's, right now it's a little soft (haven't touched the factory settings). Feels great though, rides nice, handles well. Up next will be painted bumper markers, a front splitter, and an RPI exhaust if I can find one. Enjoy the photos, more to come soon, Thatcher __________________ @Thatcher thatcherindustries.com independentwheel.com Last edited by Thatcher; 05-18-2011 at 01:54 AM..
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jason432 Private 4 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2004 ZHP Sedan Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 757, Virginia iTrader: (0)	Nice Pics and work...
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ZStig instagram 997turbotom 279 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: Interlagos Z4MR Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Delray Beach, FL iTrader: (4)	Looks great. Do you have a close-up of the rear's fitment? __________________
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jra Captain 38 Rep 879 Posts Drives: 2005 z4 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (3)	looks awesome!
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EMP07 First Lieutenant 37 Rep 398 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (6)	Very nice. Aggressive with the stance and looking real good. I have a some mod work to do as well when I find time, stuff is collecting dust!
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BlackMoupe Mouper 114 Rep 1,064 Posts Drives: _____ Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: _____ iTrader: (1)	That's some crazy fitment...makes 2 BSM Z4MC's with WorkMeisters. Looks sexy.
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r4gs Viper Driver 36 Rep 1,311 Posts Drives: F-16 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Singapore iTrader: (2)	those deep dish work meisters really accentuate the black sapphire finish, amazing stance and aggressiveness hurry and join the rpi club!
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JB 007 First Lieutenant 44 Rep 380 Posts Drives: Z4MC RRS MINI... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Nicosia iTrader: (0)	Nice pics and great work... __________________ 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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z4mnyc Private First Class 14 Rep 191 Posts Drives: Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New York iTrader: (2)	Crazy wheels & nicely lowered! looks awesome! __________________ \| Z4MC \| KW Clubsport \| BBS-RGR 19 + Bridgestone RE11 \| BBS-RGR 18 + Hoosier R6 \| Sparco DTM RS \| Vorshlag mounts \| Braille battery \| Euro Headers \| Supersprint exhaust \| Stoptech lines \| Stongstrut \| TCK camber arms \| UUC SSK \| APR GT-200 wing & splitter \| ESS Tune \| Speedware Motorsports custom roll cage \| Schroth harness \|
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SmartBastard Stupid as shit 25 Rep 367 Posts Drives: '08 M Coupe Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Vienna, Austria iTrader: (0)	Not my style of rims but the car looks great
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05-16-2011, 02:33 AM	#16
alvinli217 Captain 47 Rep 715 Posts Drives: Imola RED dIrTy Z4MR - SOLD Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver, B.C iTrader: (2)	your car looks SICK man!!! so jealous __________________ RPI scoop\|BMC drop in filter\|EAS V1 aluminum mount\|ZHP shiftknob\|RHO plate holder\|matte black grill\|LED interior & license plate light\|RE SSK\|RE tranny mount\|UUC engine mount\|Bavarian CDV\|clutch stop\|18" Forgestar CF5 GOLD\|RPI exhaust\|H&R coilovers\| RE RSM\| coming soon: aFe intake\|tune\|secondary cat delete\|
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shimmy09 Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 218 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW Z4M Coupe, 2011 BMW E Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	I met the other guy at mfest.. He was pretty cool in person...
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ricanbandit Captain 29 Rep 782 Posts Drives: 2011 30i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Detroit Metro Area iTrader: (0)	Car Looks Great! Good find, seriously liking the rims.
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