I got my sides and rear painted, other stuff too...

Well I was able to get my sides and rear painted finally. I also had them remove the corner lights from the front and rear bumpers. It is much cleaner looking now. I traded a website in exchange for the work, otherwise I would have saved the money for a kit in a few years.

Enjoy the Pics!

 [IMG]http://images17.fotki.com/v304/photos/7/703674/5934607/Y3405-vi.jpg[/IMG] 

 [IMG]http://images16.fotki.com/v350/photos/7/703674/5934607/y3401-vi.jpg[/IMG]

 [IMG]http://images44.fotki.com/v1467/photos/7/703674/5934607/y3402-vi.jpg[/IMG] 

 [IMG]http://images12.fotki.com/v237/photos/7/703674/5934607/y3404-vi.jpg[/IMG]


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WOW! That is a super nice M

very clean.. i think i have seen u around near 436 and 17-92.. car looks sick..

wow for some reson when i saw the 1st pic i thought that it was a toy car. looks nice and clean.

[quote=jdm94sir;235876]wow for some reson when i saw the 1st pic i thought that it was a toy car. looks nice and clean.[/quote]

Thats to funny. 

Here it was unpainted:

[IMG]http://images47.fotki.com/v1402/photos/7/703674/5934607/DSC03184-vi.jpg[/IMG]

After:
[IMG]http://images47.fotki.com/v1473/photos/7/703674/5934607/y3402-vi.jpg[/IMG]

I really think removing those corner lights really changes the look of the car.

Before:
[IMG]http://images42.fotki.com/v1375/photos/7/703674/5934607/DSC03185-vi.jpg[/IMG]

After:
[IMG]http://images12.fotki.com/v237/photos/7/703674/5934607/y3404-vi.jpg[/IMG]

coming along nicely. nice round of upgrades.

[COLOR=darkorange]Really nice M bro![/COLOR]

Very nice. :biggthumpup:


-Smitty

Looks nice

subtle changes but they really make the car pop!  Nice job.

Ahhhh!!! Ordered paint for my M today!! But no shaving, lights will only be painted for now... And front bumper is being hacked for some different fogs.

Car looks great!! Still wish I could have found a white w black int...

What are your susp/wheel specs??  Drop an 18" winters coming next week for me.

[quote=golfkid777;235989]Ahhhh!!! Ordered paint for my M today!! But no shaving, lights will only be painted for now... And front bumper is being hacked for some different fogs.
 
Car looks great!! Still wish I could have found a white w black int...
 
What are your susp/wheel specs?? Drop an 18" winters coming next week for me.[/quote]
 
Suspension: 
Espelier  Springs (about a 1.6 inch drop)
 
Wheels: 
20 x 8.5" +22 Lexion 401 Diamond Cut with 235/35/20 TOYO T1-R [F]
20 x 10.5" +27 Lexion 401 Diamond Cut with 265/30/20 TOYO T1-R[R]
 
Had to have the rear inner fender modifed to not rub. No issues yet. The front is a little to agressive though it does rub if I bottom out. I think ill go with a little smaller sidewall when i get new tires.

Thanks a lot.  The Insurance springs advertise a 2" drop and I will more than likely be cutting a coil off each same as my Tanabes I ran on my GS.  Fenders are being cut out back for clearance and rolled up front.  

Cant wait to paint all my trim now seeing this thing... Kit wont come until I build air so painted lowers will do until then!!

I considered cutting a coil but due to how the spring is setup it would drop the car nearly another inch. I would not be able to drive...hehehe

Where theres a will there is a way.... I drove the y33 daily on a 6.5" drop.....

I am also going to be running 235/40s on 18x9/10's and will adjust for more camber.  Also will be retrofitting some y33 tophats to allow for more camber up front.

i have to agree with you it does look cleaner painted.. good work.. keep it up!

Looks nice. You owned a BMW Roadster back in the day right?

Jadey34: Totally digging the new look. Way to go. 

Golfkidd, wow you have only owned yours for a couple of weeks and you are already hacking away at the bumper for fogs? whoa!

Hahaha... I dont like things the way they are... I like them my way, and my patience is not very high these days... :-P

A friend who is a professional photographer is coming to visit on the 28th.  He is expecting the first round of mods done for a shoot.

Also just get the Espelir spring put on with stock strut. Really like the ride, just like the stock ride.
Front spring took about 4 hours, rear only 5 minutes (literally).

[QUOTE=golfkid777;236080]Where theres a will there is a way.... I drove the y33 daily on a 6.5" drop.....[/QUOTE]

that's the truth right there. my y33 is about that low too, and i drive it everywhere! with a full load of people too!

Very nice , you know it needs to get down some at that height.
It seems like a truck rolled over carrying those rays 401 wheels as i am seeing them everywhere now.

Yeah I had a roadster and a 911 back in the day. 
 
My Roadster: [URL]http://http://www.jadecrew.com/james-bmw-mroadster/[/URL]
 
My 911: [URL]http://www.jadecrew.com/james-porsche-targa-widebody/[/URL]
 
Thanks for all the compliments. I really want to go air, but the funds just aint right.

Nice Porsche and BMW. Seems like all your rides are not that low. 
 
     In VIP stance and fitment is key.  But if you throw the same amount of money that went to your previous rides this M45 should come out looking great.

[QUOTE=johgar;236176]Also just get the Espelir spring put on with stock strut. Really like the ride, just like the stock ride.
Front spring took about 4 hours, rear only 5 minutes (literally).[/QUOTE]


Damn!  On the rear do you just use a jack to support the lower control arm and remove the one bolt which holds the arm to the knuckle and lower it down to change the spring?

^^^Yes, it also help to have a lift to lift up the car. Not have to lay on your back to work on your car is a big plus for me. =)

VERY NICE!!! I really want to build one of these for quite some time now, but in hawaii very hard to find... keep up the great work and keep posting updates

Jadey34, your car is still on espiler springs right? I'm on 19" leons hardirrits beils and the gap is huge. I wonder if it's going to even out.

Yeah, still on the espilers. It took about a month o settle totally. They are still a bit too high for my liking.

Cars comin along great! U gonna keep those lil debris guards?

Thanks jadey34. I'll have to wait for the springs to settle.

I took my debris guards off. A little more work in the car wash department but worth it for the look.

does look better without the rear markers, nice car man!

Looks way better, that's one of the first things I had to get done to my car to. I could not stand that black cheap looking trim all around the bottom of my car. And good move on shaving the bumper lenses. My dad has the same car/color scheme only stock of course. Looks way cleaner. Now all you gotta do is hunt down a stock one to park next to hehe.

[QUOTE=NELSON09;287710]Looks way better, that's one of the first things I had to get done to my car to. I could not stand that black cheap looking trim all around the bottom of my car. And good move on shaving the bumper lenses. My dad has the same car/color scheme only stock of course. Looks way cleaner. Now all you gotta do is hunt down a stock one to park next to hehe.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, its funny the things like the paint are not noticeable to most people. I tell them what i had done and they didn't even remember there being lights there. It really isn't until you park next to a stock you you notice the lights gone, the extra paint etc.

If the car does not get sold I would love to do a air setup like Eydea is pulling off. The car looks so nice that low.