Finally washed the car. Photos and writeup. Warning MANY photos.

LEDZEP · 10-02-2011, 05:30 PM

Hmmm.... there is something that I really like about your vehicle... can't quite put my finger on it....

Great photos!! Thanks for sharing them.

sard · 10-02-2011, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by LEDZEP

Hmmm.... there is something that I really like about your vehicle... can't quite put my finger on it....

Great photos!! Thanks for sharing them.

Maybe just the focal length on the photos .. I took one wide angle shot that I would use on more 'sporty' cars that would normally look good, but doesn't work at all for an SUV lol. Thank you btw.

XB101 · 10-02-2011, 07:54 PM

Looks great! I wish I am in California. Wouldn't need winter tires then.

Beyu · 10-02-2011, 08:22 PM

Great photos Sard. Your M-sport makes me jealous and wish I waited until the package went into production. To make matters worse I also have a AW with black interior and fineline wave.

xDrive35i · 10-02-2011, 10:42 PM

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These photos are better than the original bmw marketing shots - Awsome

What camera did you use?

Thanks! It's a Nikon D700. Just ambient light. Was too tired to bust out the strobes.

We are on the same wavelength.

sard · 10-02-2011, 10:56 PM

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We are on the same wavelength.

Maybe one day I can find a nice location..there's jack $hit for locations around where I live for a good photo shoot.

tagz · 10-03-2011, 08:48 AM

Nice pics

esp the cargo ones...

lhsa · 10-03-2011, 10:53 AM

excellent pics. car looks great. congrats!

how was the paint defect repair?

sard · 10-03-2011, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Beyu

Great photos Sard. Your M-sport makes me jealous and wish I waited until the package went into production. To make matters worse I also have a AW with black interior and fineline wave.

Sorry brotha. I still feel sad when I think about the iDrive being upgraded in the 09 M3 (I have the old 08 iDrive).

sard · 10-03-2011, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by lhsa

excellent pics. car looks great. congrats!

how was the paint defect repair?

The door itself is perfect. You cant tell at all, but there was a little over spray into the crack onto this foam thingy which isn't that big of a deal. Also in the very crack if you feel it, you can tell the texture is a little rougher (must be some clear coat over spray). Normally it would be smooth paint.

JOHNBMWM5 · 10-03-2011, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by sard

The door itself is perfect. You cant tell at all, but there was a little over spray into the crack onto this foam thingy which isn't that big of a deal. Also in the very crack if you feel it, you can tell the texture is a little rougher (must be some clear coat over spray). Normally it would be smooth paint.

The whole body is sprayed "Without anything on it!!!" has it been sprayed for a reason? or after shipping/ finishing.

sard · 10-03-2011, 12:32 PM

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The whole body is sprayed "Without anything on it!!!" has it been sprayed for a reason? or after shipping/ finishing.

Oh this was regarding the front passenger door. It came from the factory with a bubble in the paint that was about to peel off about 4mm in diameter.

IND-Distribution · 10-03-2011, 02:32 PM

You sir have some great taste!

LEDZEP · 10-04-2011, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by sard

Maybe just the focal length on the photos .. I took one wide angle shot that I would use on more 'sporty' cars that would normally look good, but doesn't work at all for an SUV lol. Thank you btw.

Agree. The curve and stretch of the wide angle is not as complimentary to an SUV as it is to a sports car. The exception being when you are focusing in on only elements like wheel, grille, emblem, etc. - then it can work.

JOHNBMWM5 · 10-05-2011, 04:05 PM

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Oh this was regarding the front passenger door. It came from the factory with a bubble in the paint that was about to peel off about 4mm in diameter.

That really is a poor show for BMW, I would not be happy at all and a re-painted car is a second hand one to me.

chillychan · 10-05-2011, 05:32 PM

nice pics meng!

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