Back, with Upgrades (Aero Skirts, Gloss Black Roof, CF Rear Spoiler)

No_Dominion · 11-14-2012, 06:33 AM

So, for those of you that were following along with my thread about the damage my car received from the gravel on my way back from Utah late last month, I just got my car back yesterday from the body shop after 2 weeks. I'd like to take a second to give my thanks to Collision Solutions IV in Westfield, Indiana for the outstanding work they did on my car. After getting a new windshield, new headlight assemblies and having 2/3 of my car repainted (with a perfect color match, I might add) my M looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor. They were even nice enough to fix my fangs, which had significant crack, free of charge when they repainted the front bumper cover. For anyone near Indianapolis, I highly recommend their work.

While it was in the shop I also had them paint and install my Aero side skirts and paint the roof gloss black. And as soon as I got the car back I took some time to install the Tekarbon 2x2 weave carbon fiber rear deck spoiler that has been sitting in my living room for 2 weeks. I installed using thin 3M adhesive foam tape and then filled in the small resultant gap with black silicone caulk. I'm on cloud 9 now that I have my car back with, especially with all the upgrades.

But enough talk, here are some pictures. Hopefully I'll get some time to take better ones today with improved lighting.

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v3.2mc · 11-14-2012, 04:43 PM

very tasteful mods... i'm liking all of the black roof options showing up on zpost. it certainly looks good on silver-based cars.

No_Dominion · 11-14-2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by v3.2mc

very tasteful mods... i'm liking all of the black roof options showing up on zpost. it certainly looks good on silver-based cars.

Thanks, I appreciate it. When I initially started modding the car I was considering going a bit more extreme (i.e. Arkym or VRS pieces) but decided that wasn't the route for me. The black roof had me nervous about pulling the trigger, but I'm glad I did, it definitely worked out well.

Finnegan · 11-14-2012, 05:04 PM

Wow, yes, this was a blessing in disguise. It looks great! I really like the black roof, and it just looks brand new now! Wow!

I think you've covered it somewhere, but once the paint cures, you're going with some kind of protection for the bumper, lights, and hood, correct? (I'll be doing that too after an eventual respray, wasn't worth it when I bought the car given the less than perfect front end.)

Take it that even with these changes you'll be renting a car for any future trips back to stone/pumice/sandblasting land!

No_Dominion · 11-14-2012, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Finnegan

Wow, yes, this was a blessing in disguise. It looks great! I really like the black roof, and it just looks brand new now! Wow!

I think you've covered it somewhere, but once the paint cures, you're going with some kind of protection for the bumper, lights, and hood, correct? (I'll be doing that too after an eventual respray, wasn't worth it when I bought the car given the less than perfect front end.)

Take it that even with these changes you'll be renting a car for any future trips back to stone/pumice/sandblasting land!

Yes, I think I'll be getting a clear-bra for most of the front end.

And hopefully I never have to go back through the Rockies during the late fall/winter months, but if I do, a rental is probably going to be in the cards, haha. Funny thing is I actually had the choice of attending the course I had to travel for in either Utah or Pennsylvania; I chose Utah.

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KevinM · 11-14-2012, 10:44 PM

Very nice job! Congratulations. Nice ending to an unhappy tale!

mousitch · 11-15-2012, 12:25 AM

Looks good, dig the mods

Did you put holes back in your bumper for the plate holder after it was repainted

No_Dominion · 11-15-2012, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by mousitch

Looks good, dig the mods

Did you put holes back in your bumper for the plate holder after it was repainted

They just didn't fill the holes, so when it was done they remounted the plate holder. I know most people don't like front plate holders, but I like having my Thin Blue Line plate, it has certain advantages.

3point0 · 11-18-2012, 01:54 AM

looks really good! glad to see the recovery from gravel attack. it's one of the reasons my Zed is asleep this winter, didn't want a similar thing happening to me, roads are brutal in Canada for that.

What rear diffuser is that?

No_Dominion · 11-18-2012, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 3point0

looks really good! glad to see the recovery from gravel attack. it's one of the reasons my Zed is asleep this winter, didn't want a similar thing happening to me, roads are brutal in Canada for that.

What rear diffuser is that?

Yeah, I imagine Canadian winters can be pretty harsh on a vehicle, makes me thankful that I live a little further south.

The diffuser is a purely aesthetic piece that a couple of members on here helped bring to the market. You can find it here:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/280909603285

3point0 · 11-18-2012, 11:54 AM

Thanks, any pics of that diffuser on a non-M?

No_Dominion · 11-18-2012, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 3point0

Thanks, any pics of that diffuser on a non-M?

None that I have ever seen, unfortunately. If you contact Dubsesd or S4PLay they might know of some, it was their baby.

No_Dominion · 11-19-2012, 07:29 PM

New pics added.

11-14-2012, 06:33 AM	#1
No_Dominion Private First Class Drives: 2007 Z4M Coupe Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 170 iTrader: (0)	Back, with Upgrades (Aero Skirts, Gloss Black Roof, CF Rear Spoiler) So, for those of you that were following along with my thread about the damage my car received from the gravel on my way back from Utah late last month, I just got my car back yesterday from the body shop after 2 weeks. I'd like to take a second to give my thanks to Collision Solutions IV in Westfield, Indiana for the outstanding work they did on my car. After getting a new windshield, new headlight assemblies and having 2/3 of my car repainted (with a perfect color match, I might add) my M looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor. They were even nice enough to fix my fangs, which had significant crack, free of charge when they repainted the front bumper cover. For anyone near Indianapolis, I highly recommend their work. While it was in the shop I also had them paint and install my Aero side skirts and paint the roof gloss black. And as soon as I got the car back I took some time to install the Tekarbon 2x2 weave carbon fiber rear deck spoiler that has been sitting in my living room for 2 weeks. I installed using thin 3M adhesive foam tape and then filled in the small resultant gap with black silicone caulk. I'm on cloud 9 now that I have my car back with, especially with all the upgrades. But enough talk, here are some pictures. Hopefully I'll get some time to take better ones today with improved lighting. __________________ Python Smart Start /// LED Lighting /// 20% Tint /// Reflector Decals /// Gloss Black Roof /// Aero Sides Tekarbon Spoiler /// Mstache /// Rear Diffuser /// Stubby Antenna /// LeatherZ Armrests 18" M5 Replica Wheels /// 15mm RS Technik Spacers /// Akebono Ceramic Pads /// Michelin PSS Tires Last edited by No_Dominion; 11-19-2012 at 07:29 PM.
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v3.2mc Not a New Member Drives: with both hands and both feet Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: midwest Posts: 630 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 ///M Coupé [5.00]	very tasteful mods... i'm liking all of the black roof options showing up on zpost. it certainly looks good on silver-based cars. __________________ #1498E86 \| Sepang Bronze \| Dark Sepang Leather \| Carbon Leather Trim

11-14-2012, 05:04 PM	#4
Finnegan Major General Drives: Sapphire Black/Black Z4Mc Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: At the track..or wishing I were at the track Posts: 5,518 iTrader: (17)	Wow, yes, this was a blessing in disguise. It looks great! I really like the black roof, and it just looks brand new now! Wow! I think you've covered it somewhere, but once the paint cures, you're going with some kind of protection for the bumper, lights, and hood, correct? (I'll be doing that too after an eventual respray, wasn't worth it when I bought the car given the less than perfect front end.) Take it that even with these changes you'll be renting a car for any future trips back to stone/pumice/sandblasting land! __________________ 2007 Sapphire Black Z4M / Apex EC7s / Eisenmann Exhaust / Euro Headers/Cat / Aero Sideskirts / DIY Stubby / Ultimate Pedals / AS SSK / RB Rotors / Other Stuff #1047

11-14-2012, 10:44 PM	#6
KevinM Private First Class Drives: 2002 E39 M5; 2007 E86 M Coupe Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tucson Posts: 158 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2002 E39 M5 [0.00] 2007 E86 M coupe [0.00]	Very nice job! Congratulations. Nice ending to an unhappy tale! __________________ Kevin 2002 E39 M5 Sterling Gray/Caramel 2007 E86 Z4M Coupe Silver Gray/Black 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML 320 (hauler...) Too many kids' cars

11-15-2012, 12:25 AM	#7
mousitch Dark Sider Drives: 2008 Space Gray Z4MC Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,669 iTrader: (11) Garage List 2008 Z4M Coupe [0.00] 2006 Z4M roadster [0.00] 2005 BMW 2.5 Z4 [0.00]	Looks good, dig the mods Did you put holes back in your bumper for the plate holder after it was repainted __________________ 2008 Space Grey M Coupe-RPI Scoop-Gruppe M CAI-Eisenmann Race Cans-RE X-pipe-ECU Remap-H&R Sport springs-Zeck CDV-Stock Gloss black powder coated wheels-LED Tekarbon Angel Eyes Project-Michelin Super Sports-Hardwired Escort 9500ix-BMW CCA Member-ST Louis Chapter

11-18-2012, 01:54 AM	#9
3point0 First Lieutenant Drives: 2005 z4 3.0 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Vancouver Posts: 340 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2005 BMW Z4 [2.00]	looks really good! glad to see the recovery from gravel attack. it's one of the reasons my Zed is asleep this winter, didn't want a similar thing happening to me, roads are brutal in Canada for that. What rear diffuser is that? __________________ 2005 Z4 3.0 steptronic \| TiSilver on Black \| sport & premium package \| 108s \| Msport seats \| wind deflector OMP strut bar \| blacked out emblems \| de-french-fried \| sound gen \| DIY aux input \| first aid boxes \| stubby antenna \| polished exhaust tips

11-18-2012, 11:54 AM	#11
3point0 First Lieutenant Drives: 2005 z4 3.0 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Vancouver Posts: 340 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2005 BMW Z4 [2.00]	Thanks, any pics of that diffuser on a non-M? __________________ 2005 Z4 3.0 steptronic \| TiSilver on Black \| sport & premium package \| 108s \| Msport seats \| wind deflector OMP strut bar \| blacked out emblems \| de-french-fried \| sound gen \| DIY aux input \| first aid boxes \| stubby antenna \| polished exhaust tips

11-19-2012, 07:29 PM	#13
No_Dominion Private First Class Drives: 2007 Z4M Coupe Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 170 iTrader: (0)	New pics added. __________________ Python Smart Start /// LED Lighting /// 20% Tint /// Reflector Decals /// Gloss Black Roof /// Aero Sides Tekarbon Spoiler /// Mstache /// Rear Diffuser /// Stubby Antenna /// LeatherZ Armrests 18" M5 Replica Wheels /// 15mm RS Technik Spacers /// Akebono Ceramic Pads /// Michelin PSS Tires

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