Feedback on styling!

On Mar 26, 4:14*pm, "Jeff Strickland" > wrote:
> "Brewster Fong" > wrote in message
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> On Mar 26, 11:13 am, "Jeff Strickland" > wrote:
>
> > "Gordon Shumway" > wrote in message
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> .. .
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> > > On Thu, 26 Mar 2009 07:48:45 -0700 (PDT), fp >
> > > wrote:
>
> > >>Hi guys!
>
> > >>I'm new here, but I guess we all share the same interest, BMW cars!
> > >>During the last year I have been styling my BMW Z4 M Coupe. What do
> > >>you think? Does the styling make the car more unique or does it make
> > >>it look cheap?
>
> > >>http://photos-h.ll.facebook.com/phot...0/8/608395312/....
>
> > >>http://photos-e.ll.facebook.com/phot...0/8/608395312/....
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> > >>http://photos-f.ll.facebook.com/phot...0/8/608395312/....
>
> > >>fp.
>
> > > I'm sure Jeff Strickland will tell you what he thinks.
>
> > I wasn't gonna say anything, but since you asked ...
>
> > I don't generally care for the Z4 anyhow, but this one looks pretty good
> > until you get to that God awful wing thing on the back. I like the tire
> > package. I've not seen the hardtop version of a Z4 before. I'm not sure
> > that
> > is even offered in the States, but I could be wrong on that point.
>
> The E86 Z4 M Coupe is sold in the US. I agree with Jeff, you really
> need to get rid of that wing. It really makes the car look like a
> "ricer" and ruins the lines of the car.
>
> > I'm more of a utilitarian, and lean to the 330 convertibles. I could
> > suffer
> > through a 335 convertible if I had to.
>
> The E93 335i convertible is a nice looking car. Just make sure it has
> the intercooler!
>
> <JS>
> I have to go with the 330 for that reason. Having said that, can one buy a
> factory-equipped turbo and NOT have an intercooler? It seems to me that an
> intercooler would be a required part of the system if there was any hope of
> warranty coverage.
>
Its my understanding that some E92/93 335i, I believe the ones without
the sport package, did not have an intercooler. Its crazy as the E92s
are known to run hot! Further, even some of the ones with the sport
package may not have it too. Unbelieveable. Therefore, if someone was
looking for a used one, that is one thing that should be check. If the
car doesn't have one, I hear Dinan makes an excellent aftermarket one.
Costly, but excellent.

"Brewster Fong" > wrote in message
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On Mar 26, 4:14 pm, "Jeff Strickland" > wrote:
> "Brewster Fong" > wrote in message
>
> ...
> On Mar 26, 11:13 am, "Jeff Strickland" > wrote:
>
> > "Gordon Shumway" > wrote in message
>
> .. .
>
> > > On Thu, 26 Mar 2009 07:48:45 -0700 (PDT), fp >
> > > wrote:
>
> > >>Hi guys!
>
> > >>I'm new here, but I guess we all share the same interest, BMW cars!
> > >>During the last year I have been styling my BMW Z4 M Coupe. What do
> > >>you think? Does the styling make the car more unique or does it make
> > >>it look cheap?
>
> > >>http://photos-h.ll.facebook.com/phot...0/8/608395312/...
>
> > >>http://photos-e.ll.facebook.com/phot...0/8/608395312/...
>
> > >>http://photos-f.ll.facebook.com/phot...0/8/608395312/...
>
> > >>fp.
>
> > > I'm sure Jeff Strickland will tell you what he thinks.
>
> > I wasn't gonna say anything, but since you asked ...
>
> > I don't generally care for the Z4 anyhow, but this one looks pretty good
> > until you get to that God awful wing thing on the back. I like the tire
> > package. I've not seen the hardtop version of a Z4 before. I'm not sure
> > that
> > is even offered in the States, but I could be wrong on that point.
>
> The E86 Z4 M Coupe is sold in the US. I agree with Jeff, you really
> need to get rid of that wing. It really makes the car look like a
> "ricer" and ruins the lines of the car.
>
> > I'm more of a utilitarian, and lean to the 330 convertibles. I could
> > suffer
> > through a 335 convertible if I had to.
>
> The E93 335i convertible is a nice looking car. Just make sure it has
> the intercooler!
>
> <JS>
> I have to go with the 330 for that reason. Having said that, can one buy a
> factory-equipped turbo and NOT have an intercooler? It seems to me that an
> intercooler would be a required part of the system if there was any hope
> of
> warranty coverage.
>
Its my understanding that some E92/93 335i, I believe the ones without
the sport package, did not have an intercooler. Its crazy as the E92s
are known to run hot! Further, even some of the ones with the sport
package may not have it too. Unbelieveable. Therefore, if someone was
looking for a used one, that is one thing that should be check. If the
car doesn't have one, I hear Dinan makes an excellent aftermarket one.
Costly, but excellent.



<JS>
That surprises me! With all of the trouble early adopters of turbochargers
had before they figured out how to connect a coler, I'm surprised that BMW
would even offer a turbo without a cooler.

Maybe I'm mixing my apples and oranges here ...

In any case, I think that I'd be looking at the 330 anyway. It has all of
the power that I could ever need, and all of the style in terms of curb
appeal that the 335 has.

> That surprises me! With all of the trouble early adopters of turbochargers
> had before they figured out how to connect a coler, I'm surprised that BMW
> would even offer a turbo without a cooler.

Interestingly in the UK/europe the E34 525 diesel could be had with or
without an intercooler and was called the td or tds if it had one
fitted.

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this guy is a ****ING fruitcake !!!!!!!
anyone who would ask if this spoiler
makes his car look cheap must be BLIND
or from another planet !!!!
D.









"John Burns" > wrote in message
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>> I don't generally care for the Z4 anyhow, but this one looks pretty good
>> until you get to that God awful wing thing on the back. I like the tire
>> package. I've not seen the hardtop version of a Z4 before. I'm not sure
>> that
>> is even offered in the States, but I could be wrong on that point.
>
> I'm not a big Z4 fan, don't like it from the side. But the Z4 coupe is
> nicer looking than the convertible. It was sold in the US but I'm sure
> it's rare. If I were to get a Z car it'd have to be a Z1 ;-)
>
> Other than the supercharger what did you do to get 750BHP?
>
>
> --
> Who needs a life when you've got Unix? :-)
> Email: , John G.Burns B.Eng, Bonny Scotland
> Web : http://www.unixnerd.demon.co.uk - The Ultimate BMW Homepage!
> Need Sun or HP Unix kit? http://www.unixnerd.demon.co.uk/unix.html
> www.Strathspey.co.uk - Quality Binoculars at a Sensible price

anyone that would put THAT wing on anything
is totally ****ED UP !!!!!!
i don't care what it might do for performance
and i know it doesn't do **** !
you have a lot of balls even posting a question
like this
"John Burns" > wrote in message
...
>> I don't generally care for the Z4 anyhow, but this one looks pretty good
>> until you get to that God awful wing thing on the back. I like the tire
>> package. I've not seen the hardtop version of a Z4 before. I'm not sure
>> that
>> is even offered in the States, but I could be wrong on that point.
>
> I'm not a big Z4 fan, don't like it from the side. But the Z4 coupe is
> nicer looking than the convertible. It was sold in the US but I'm sure
> it's rare. If I were to get a Z car it'd have to be a Z1 ;-)
>
> Other than the supercharger what did you do to get 750BHP?
>
>
> --
> Who needs a life when you've got Unix? :-)
> Email: , John G.Burns B.Eng, Bonny Scotland
> Web : http://www.unixnerd.demon.co.uk - The Ultimate BMW Homepage!
> Need Sun or HP Unix kit? http://www.unixnerd.demon.co.uk/unix.html
> www.Strathspey.co.uk - Quality Binoculars at a Sensible price

750 hp in a Z4 , not in a million years !!!!!!




"D." > wrote in message
...
> anyone that would put THAT wing on anything
> is totally ****ED UP !!!!!!
> i don't care what it might do for performance
> and i know it doesn't do **** !
> you have a lot of balls even posting a question
> like this
> "John Burns" > wrote in message
> ...
>>> I don't generally care for the Z4 anyhow, but this one looks pretty good
>>> until you get to that God awful wing thing on the back. I like the tire
>>> package. I've not seen the hardtop version of a Z4 before. I'm not sure
>>> that
>>> is even offered in the States, but I could be wrong on that point.
>>
>> I'm not a big Z4 fan, don't like it from the side. But the Z4 coupe is
>> nicer looking than the convertible. It was sold in the US but I'm sure
>> it's rare. If I were to get a Z car it'd have to be a Z1 ;-)
>>
>> Other than the supercharger what did you do to get 750BHP?
>>
>>
>> --
>> Who needs a life when you've got Unix? :-)
>> Email: , John G.Burns B.Eng, Bonny Scotland
>> Web : http://www.unixnerd.demon.co.uk - The Ultimate BMW Homepage!
>> Need Sun or HP Unix kit? http://www.unixnerd.demon.co.uk/unix.html
>> www.Strathspey.co.uk - Quality Binoculars at a Sensible price
>
>

On Fri, 27 Mar 2009 20:15:52 -0400, "D." > wrote:

>this guy is a ****ING fruitcake !!!!!!!
>anyone who would ask if this spoiler
>makes his car look cheap must be BLIND
>or from another planet !!!!

Bye-bye, asshole. {plonk}

-- Larry

http://www.jimmy540i.com/bmwnightmare.htm

regards




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> On 26 Mar, 20:19, "Jeff Strickland" > wrote:
> > "fp" > wrote in message
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> >
> >
> >
> > > On 26 Mar, 18:51, Gordon Shumway > wrote:
> > >> On Thu, 26 Mar 2009 07:48:45 -0700 (PDT), fp >
> > >> wrote:
> >
> > >> >Hi guys!
> >
> > >> >I'm new here, but I guess we all share the same interest, BMW cars!
> > >> >During the last year I have been styling my BMW Z4 M Coupe. What do
> > >> >you think? Does the styling make the car more unique or does it make
> > >> >it look cheap?
> >
> > >>
>http://photos-h.ll.facebook.com/phot...0/8/608395312/...
> >
> > >>
>http://photos-e.ll.facebook.com/phot...0/8/608395312/...
> >
> > >>
>http://photos-f.ll.facebook.com/phot...0/8/608395312/...
> >
> > >> >fp.
> >
> > >> I'm sure Jeff Strickland will tell you what he thinks.
> >
> > > Hey!
> >
> > > Thanks for your answer. But who is Jeff Strickland? I would love some
> > > feedback, 'cause I've put a lot of work into this car.
> >
> > > fp.
> >
> > Somebody once asked about aftermarket wheels for his car, an M3 as I
recall.
> > My opinion is that M3s already have about the best looking rims on the
road,
> > and changing them to aftermarket parts is not a good idea. I think that
nice
> > cars should carry OEM parts, especially major parts such as rims. This
is
> > not a hard and fast rule, but a generalization.
> >
> > Your car looks pretty nice, except for the wing. Having said that, I've
> > never seen a wing that I like, so it's not just your implementation.
> >
> > Basically, I'm just an opinionated asshole that doesn't care that I
might
> > offend somebody's sensibilities.
>
> Hey!
>
> Thanks for the answers.
>
> The BMW Z4 M Coupe is kind of rare. I don't know if it was available
> in the U.S. since I live in Europe. The reason why it's such an
> unusual sight might be because of its looks. Hehe! I have to agree
> that the BMW M3 is a much more beautiful car. But since I'm competing
> in car styling it is important for me to have a unique car.
>
> I have done several engine upgrades. Right now it has 750 + horse
> powers. I would be glad to answer any questions on how to make BMW's
> faster.
>
> fp.

Brewster Fong wrote:

>Its my understanding that some E92/93 335i, I believe the ones without
>the sport package, did not have an intercooler. Its crazy as the E92s
>are known to run hot! Further, even some of the ones with the sport
>package may not have it too.

The purpose of an intercooler is to cool are air going into the
engine, not to cool the engine. They do not help with "running hot".
That's the job of radiators and oil coolers.

>Unbelieveable.

Indeed. What is believable, and correct, is that the early 335's did
not have an *oil* cooler, and that one was eventually added.

D. top posted:

>anyone that would put THAT wing on anything
>is totally ****ED UP !!!!!!

Time for your diaper change, "D".

Plonk!