View Full Version : Jet Black coupe pics anyone?
RChoudry
05-23-2002, 11:03 AM
Jet Black coupe pics anyone?
:D
http://e46fanatics.com/members/nate328Ci/328_13.JPG
http://e46fanatics.com/members/nate328Ci/328_3.JPG
http://e46fanatics.com/members/nate328Ci/328_16.JPG
http://members.roadfly.com/nate328ci2/264-6498_img.jpg
http://members.roadfly.com/nate328ci2/265-6520_img.jpg
http://members.roadfly.com/nate328ci2/265-6539_img.jpg
Andawyr
05-23-2002, 11:38 AM
Those pictures from before or after your new paint job? :lmao:
Speaking of which, was all that white paint successfully removed?
Originally posted by Andawyr
Those pictures from before or after your new paint job? :lmao:
Speaking of which, was all that white paint successfully removed?
it came off :bigpimp:
http://members.roadfly.com/nate328ci4/Paint_gone.jpg
Andawyr
05-23-2002, 12:56 PM
Did you get it all off yourself, or did you pay to have it done?
And, how did you get the paint off?
(man, talk about thread hihacking :angel: )
Originally posted by Andawyr
Did you get it all off yourself, or did you pay to have it done?
And, how did you get the paint off?
(man, talk about thread hihacking :angel: )
Professional paint removal...
I think they used Clay Magic clay bars...
Andawyr
05-23-2002, 07:55 PM
Originally posted by nate328Ci
Professional paint removal...
I think they used Clay Magic clay bars...
Cool. I'll file that bit of information away, where hopefully I'll never have to use it. :D
Even when it's dirty, it still looks good !!!
http://members.roadfly.com/alan927/Bimmer0502.jpg
RichP
05-26-2002, 05:50 PM
Heres some of my baby, although it looks a little different now :D(need some new pics)
http://rtechnic.com/images/330/83.jpg
http://rtechnic.com/images/330/92.jpg
http://rtechnic.com/images/330/95.jpg
Mystikal
05-26-2002, 06:18 PM
Hey Nate, only on these boards do our wheels look so small. :(
Originally posted by Mystikal
Hey Nate, only on these boards do our wheels look so small. :(
Size isn't that important. It is the width that counts :p
225s are good all around :thumb:
RichP
05-26-2002, 09:19 PM
is bigger width better? I have 255s in the rear :angel:
Originally posted by RichP
is bigger width better? I have 255s in the rear :angel:
:understeer:
RichP
05-27-2002, 07:42 AM
definetly understeer...good for those of us that dont know what they are doing :(
Originally posted by RichP
definetly understeer...good for those of us that dont know what they are doing :(
It is time to go to a driving school and learn :thumb:
Mystikal
05-27-2002, 09:30 AM
Originally posted by nate328Ci
Size isn't that important. It is the width that counts :p
225s are good all around :thumb:
LOL, I see you've been reading one of Maxim's "What Girls Really Want" articles. ;)
I nearly scared the crap out of myself this past weekend when my car went into a smooth tail-out attitude as I was pulling out of a side street. Fun once I figured out it was controllable, but makes me really wonder what novice drivers would do without DSC. My ASC didn't even blink once during the entire thing. :confused:
Originally posted by Mystikal
I nearly scared the crap out of myself this past weekend when my car went into a smooth tail-out attitude as I was pulling out of a side street. Fun once I figured out it was controllable, but makes me really wonder what novice drivers would do without DSC. My ASC didn't even blink once during the entire thing. :confused:
How did you manage to do that?
I never have oversteer problems on the street. I do always leave DSC on, but get understeer usually. This is desirable. My car has a LOT more torque than yours and I don't have to catch oversteer very often. Unless you were going to fast and lifted ;) :dunno:
If you like controlled oversteer, try going to an auto-x. You will be tail out during much of the run ;)
Mystikal
05-27-2002, 09:42 AM
I neglected to add that the tires were still slightly damp in a few spots from an earlier rain shower. The pavement itself was bone dry at that particular location, but the tires probably still had a bit of water on them from a less-travelled street or something. I was simply coming from a dead stop in first, and at about 60% throttle I'd say. After realizing what was happening and gaining control of it I put 'er in second and continued the slow slide without any ASC intervention. Also, having the factory Conti's helped a bit too. :cry:
Originally posted by Mystikal
I neglected to add that the tires were still slightly damp in a few spots from an earlier rain shower. The pavement itself was bone dry at that particular location, but the tires probably still had a bit of water on them from a less-travelled street or something. I was simply coming from a dead stop in first, and at about 60% throttle I'd say. After realizing what was happening and gaining control of it I put 'er in second and continued the slow slide without any ASC intervention. Also, having the factory Conti's helped a bit too. :cry:
ah, I see. Yea, if my rear tires are wet, I ALWAYS spin them pulling out on a street. Never have a tail out situation though. :dunno: How far out did the back go?
Contisports? It look as if in your sig pic, the tire is underinflated :eek:
Mystikal
05-27-2002, 09:55 AM
Originally posted by nate328Ci
ah, I see. Yea, if my rear tires are wet, I ALWAYS spin them pulling out on a street. Never have a tail out situation though. :dunno: How far out did the back go?
Contisports? It look as if in your sig pic, the tire is underinflated :eek:
The back went out far enough to require about a 45* countersteer to land in the correct lane.
I dunno, I checked the tire pressure just minutes before that poor quality pic was taken. I have it set to the 4 passenger "summer" 225 specs, which is 29/33 I believe. I may try the fully loaded 225 specs (something like 33/37) to gain some sidewall strength soon, though. :thumb:
Originally posted by Mystikal
The back went out far enough to require about a 45* countersteer to land in the correct lane.
I dunno, I checked the tire pressure just minutes before that poor quality pic was taken. I have it set to the 4 passenger "summer" 225 specs, which is 29/33 I believe. I may try the fully loaded 225 specs (something like 33/37) to gain some sidewall strength soon, though. :thumb:
I don't know, those tires look low. What are the stock specs?
I'm running 36.5F/37R
no sag
Mystikal
05-27-2002, 10:13 AM
Whatever is on the door jamb for 225/50/16 (the one without M&S beside it) is what they are set to +/- 0.5PSI. After some, uh, lets just say SPIRITED runs this weekend, I'm definately looking at upping the tire pressures. The sidewall just feels way too flappy for a 50 series tire. :tsk:
Originally posted by Mystikal
Whatever is on the door jamb for 225/50/16 (the one without M&S beside it) is what they are set to +/- 0.5PSI. After some, uh, lets just say SPIRITED runs this weekend, I'm definately looking at upping the tire pressures. The sidewall just feels way too flappy for a 50 series tire. :tsk:
Get some Potenza S-03s the sidewalls are as stiff as wood :yikes:
Mystikal
05-27-2002, 10:48 AM
Originally posted by nate328Ci
Get some Potenza S-03s the sidewalls are as stiff as wood :yikes:
It's against every kind of common sense in my mind to replace tires before they are worn out unless they severely degrade the car's handling. And they're not THAT bad. :D
Originally posted by Mystikal
It's against every kind of common sense in my mind to replace tires before they are worn out unless they severely degrade the car's handling. And they're not THAT bad. :D
How much tread is left?
Mystikal
05-27-2002, 11:27 AM
Originally posted by nate328Ci
How much tread is left?
I don't have anything to measure with and I never saw what they looked like new, so I have no idea. Absolutely no bald spots, though. 24k miles. :dunno:
Originally posted by Mystikal
I don't have anything to measure with and I never saw what they looked like new, so I have no idea. Absolutely no bald spots, though. 24k miles. :dunno:
They should be done then :dunno:
that's a lot of miles...
Mystikal
05-27-2002, 12:24 PM
Originally posted by nate328Ci
They should be done then :dunno:
that's a lot of miles...
Previous owner was female, and I found a tee in the spare tire well so she golfed too. And you know how those damned golfers drive...:mad:
:p
Originally posted by Mystikal
Previous owner was female, and I found a tee in the spare tire well so she golfed too. And you know how those damned golfers drive...:mad:
:p :confused:
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