NEW PICS

1st_Knight · 10-02-2008, 12:12 PM

It’s been quite sometime since I have posted any recent pics of my car. Anyways, here are just a few that were taken just about a month ago on an early Sunday Morning. Nothing new to the car, I just wanted to share the beautiful San Diego weather and scenery…

misterawa · 10-02-2008, 12:38 PM

pics of the ride and background!

1st_Knight · 10-02-2008, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by misterawa

pics of the ride and background!

Thanks...

misterawa · 10-02-2008, 01:12 PM

U should sell me your rims (for an awesome price) after you add more Dinan parts to your Z

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MMMazing07 · 10-02-2008, 03:52 PM

are those RGRs in 18s and silver finish..

1st_Knight · 10-02-2008, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MMMazing07

are those RGRs in 18s and silver finish..

Unfortunately they are not. I had purchased the lowest priced BBS R Series...

BBS RX Series - Classic Line 14, 18x8 Inch - 38mm offset, One-Piece Low Pressure Cast Aluminum Alloy Wheel, Bright Silver w/ BBS 3D Silver/ Black Center Caps and BBS Aluminium Valve Stem Sleeves

jgorman13 · 10-02-2008, 05:19 PM

very nice, makes me think about how mine is going to look when i get that dinan badge in a few months!!

1st_Knight · 10-02-2008, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jgorman13

very nice, makes me think about how mine is going to look when i get that dinan badge in a few months!!

Thanks....In a couple of months I will be in pursuit for Dinan wheels...

Here's a peek under my hood and good luck with your Dinan mods...

Rick Hunter · 10-02-2008, 10:16 PM

Very nice specimen you've got there mate.

And I like the touches you've done with the badges.

nmulax · 10-03-2008, 01:46 AM

Those wheels look great!

Incompatible · 10-03-2008, 08:43 AM

The ride continues to look great. Dinan wheels next?
It's been a while since we've met up. How was the trip?

Deda · 10-03-2008, 10:12 AM

hello san diego,beautifull car.

Z4HN · 10-03-2008, 10:50 AM

Replacing those BBS with Dinan's? Dude you're going backwards. I know you want to keep the Dinan theme going, but honestly doing everything Dinan for the sake of having Dinan parts ONLY sounds a bit silly. Especially since Dinan products are generally considered over-priced and slightly compromised performance wise.

You might think that going with Dinan you get the advantage of warranty if something breaks. But Dinan & BMWNA have already severed their relationships and you'll only see more and more Dinan dealers being phased out of BMW dealers in the near future, hence why BMW now has its own Performance Division.

Sorry I have to be the devil's advocate. I like your car. But once you're more familiar with the BMW aftermarket theme you'll understand Dinan isn't exactly very highly regarded.

jgorman13 · 10-03-2008, 12:00 PM

The dinan wheels are sickkkk. Too bad i can buy a signature 2 package for the same price and get a ton of mods.

1st_Knight · 10-03-2008, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Deda

hello san diego,beautifull car.

Hello Croatia

and Thanks for the nice comment...

I just got back from Romania & Moldova....

The weather was great at first, until it recently started to get cold and began raining...

1st_Knight · 10-03-2008, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Z4HN

Replacing those BBS with Dinan's? Dude you're going backwards. I know you want to keep the Dinan theme going, but honestly doing everything Dinan for the sake of having Dinan parts ONLY sounds a bit silly. Especially since Dinan products are generally considered over-priced and slightly compromised performance wise.

You might think that going with Dinan you get the advantage of warranty if something breaks. But Dinan & BMWNA have already severed their relationships and you'll only see more and more Dinan dealers being phased out of BMW dealers in the near future, hence why BMW now has its own Performance Division.

Sorry I have to be the devil's advocate. I like your car. But once you're more familiar with the BMW aftermarket theme you'll understand Dinan isn't exactly very highly regarded.

Thank you for your comments and valuable insight, it will be considered. My son also shares the same thoughts as you with respect to the rims....

The reason why I went with Dinan was due to the very stringent Vehicle Emission Regulations here in the State of California. Even though that my vehicles engine modifications are subtle, being street legal and CARB exempt is an important issue for me.

Believe me if I had lived in another state I would have went all out with the engine modifications, which would have been either a AA SC or an ESS TS SC, etc.

All in all, I am very much satisfied with the Dinan products as well as with the authorized dealer who had installed them.

1st_Knight · 10-03-2008, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Incompatible

The ride continues to look great. Dinan wheels next?
It's been a while since we've met up. How was the trip?

Trip was great. My wife and daughter had a wonderful time. As for me, all I did was eat, drink and relax...

Got to love the wine countries of Romania & Moldova in Eastern Europe...

OH FO SHO · 10-06-2008, 11:02 PM

awesome ride/pics

Z4 Steve · 04-26-2009, 07:44 AM

Nice, very nice.

Graham M · 04-26-2009, 11:03 AM

How do you rate the Dinan STB? or is that what you have?
That engine cover looks great... I think I may have to pic one of those up.

jarrow · 04-26-2009, 02:23 PM

Good luck finding one. When you do ask about the mounbting hardware. If it is broken or not present then you'll have to fab your own because I might have bought the last set and now 1st knight has them.

KevinC · 05-02-2009, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Z4HN

Replacing those BBS with Dinan's? Dude you're going backwards. I know you want to keep the Dinan theme going, but honestly doing everything Dinan for the sake of having Dinan parts ONLY sounds a bit silly.

+1, x100

BBS wheels are the pinnacle.. the quintessential wheel for a fine German machine. Look at how many people have BBS knockoffs, the ultimate compliment to a timeless line of wheels. Dinan wheels? Meh. Dinan doesn't make wheels, somebody (perhaps Ronal) is merely OEMing them for them.

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misterawa John 14:6 59 Rep 587 Posts Drives: Z4 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego iTrader: (3)	pics of the ride and background! __________________ Mods: Eibachs/Konis, Eibach camber kit, JTD RSMs, 19" WedsSport SA67, Hamann headlight trim, Aero front bumper, Aero sides, AC Schnitzer side deflectors, Hella euro taillights, Hardtop, Dinan strut & supplemental bars, RD Sport intake, Dinan Stage 2 Software, RPI scoop, Bastuck catback exhaust, Radenergie CF engine cover...
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misterawa John 14:6 59 Rep 587 Posts Drives: Z4 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego iTrader: (3)	U should sell me your rims (for an awesome price) after you add more Dinan parts to your Z . __________________ Mods: Eibachs/Konis, Eibach camber kit, JTD RSMs, 19" WedsSport SA67, Hamann headlight trim, Aero front bumper, Aero sides, AC Schnitzer side deflectors, Hella euro taillights, Hardtop, Dinan strut & supplemental bars, RD Sport intake, Dinan Stage 2 Software, RPI scoop, Bastuck catback exhaust, Radenergie CF engine cover...
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10-02-2008, 03:52 PM	#5
MMMazing07 More than you can afford pal....ferrari 180 Rep 1,471 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	are those RGRs in 18s and silver finish..
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10-02-2008, 05:19 PM	#7
jgorman13 Lieutenant 25 Rep 528 Posts Drives: 2005 Z4 3.0i, 2008 C300 Sport Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	very nice, makes me think about how mine is going to look when i get that dinan badge in a few months!!
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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)	Very nice specimen you've got there mate. And I like the touches you've done with the badges. __________________
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nmulax Brigadier General 378 Rep 4,320 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metro-Detroit iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 Z4M Coupé [7.66]	Those wheels look great! __________________
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Incompatible Major 55 Rep 1,224 Posts Drives: 07 AW Z4C 3.0Si Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	The ride continues to look great. Dinan wheels next? It's been a while since we've met up. How was the trip?
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Deda Major General 563 Rep 7,034 Posts Drives: BMW M5 comp Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Croatia iTrader: (0)	hello san diego,beautifull car.
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10-03-2008, 10:50 AM	#13
Z4HN Private 3 Rep 74 Posts Drives: '05 Z4 3.0i, '08 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Replacing those BBS with Dinan's? Dude you're going backwards. I know you want to keep the Dinan theme going, but honestly doing everything Dinan for the sake of having Dinan parts ONLY sounds a bit silly. Especially since Dinan products are generally considered over-priced and slightly compromised performance wise. You might think that going with Dinan you get the advantage of warranty if something breaks. But Dinan & BMWNA have already severed their relationships and you'll only see more and more Dinan dealers being phased out of BMW dealers in the near future, hence why BMW now has its own Performance Division. Sorry I have to be the devil's advocate. I like your car. But once you're more familiar with the BMW aftermarket theme you'll understand Dinan isn't exactly very highly regarded.
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jgorman13 Lieutenant 25 Rep 528 Posts Drives: 2005 Z4 3.0i, 2008 C300 Sport Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	The dinan wheels are sickkkk. Too bad i can buy a signature 2 package for the same price and get a ton of mods.
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OH FO SHO Captain 15 Rep 615 Posts Drives: z4 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: california iTrader: (0)	awesome ride/pics __________________ '03 3.0i z4: tiag ext., red int., SMG, sport, premium HAMANN exhaust l HAMANN front lip l 19" Miro type 366 (HAMANN edition race replicas) l RPI air scoop l KW v2 coilovers *-MY PICTURE THREAD-*
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Z4 Steve New Member 1 Rep 13 Posts Drives: Z4 2.5i Roadster Join Date: May 2008 Location: The Empire iTrader: (0)	Nice, very nice.
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Graham M I love my Z. Pure sex on wheels. 48 Rep 397 Posts Drives: Is sold, goodbye everyone! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	How do you rate the Dinan STB? or is that what you have? That engine cover looks great... I think I may have to pic one of those up. __________________
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jarrow Private First Class 6 Rep 150 Posts Drives: 2004 Z4 3.0i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Webster, NY iTrader: (5) Garage List 2004 z4 3.0i [2.00]	Good luck finding one. When you do ask about the mounbting hardware. If it is broken or not present then you'll have to fab your own because I might have bought the last set and now 1st knight has them.
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