Post a picture of your car here, part 3 (Quote A Photo, GET A 24 HOUR BAN!!!)

Voodoomelon · 17-12-2012 9:18pm

What camera/lens is that Paddy?

Supergurrier · 17-12-2012 9:25pm

What wheels are they Paddy ? Dare by any chance ?

Ardennes1944 · 17-12-2012 11:05pm

Completely reinforces what I said about the time, cost and effort put into that car. Absolutely amazing looking. It's easy to put lots of money into a car, but to have it look that good and make the right choices with wheels etc. is difficult. Much kudos Paddy

renofan · 18-12-2012 12:05am

Paddy@CIRL wrote: »

I took many photos of it today, in between the rain showers...

Absolutely stunning, don't think there can be a nicer E90 out there.

Scubadevils · 18-12-2012 12:22am

Here's my new toy, loving it. Not a great shot, took this before I bought it - I've yet to get out and take shots from every angle! Next on my list when I can eventually get to it is the S4, dream on for now... loving the power in this though, 2.0T with 200bhp, I've just come from a 2TDI with 142 and there is a massive difference in this.

MugMugs · 18-12-2012 12:24am

Well wear

Autosport · 18-12-2012 12:30am

Best of luck with the new wheels

CianRyan · 18-12-2012 12:50am

Looks great, now put the quottro to the test!

Scubadevils · 18-12-2012 12:56am

CianRyan wrote: »

Looks great, now put the quottro to the test!

Yeah wouldn't mind a bit of snow to see how it does! It has certainly impressed me anyway in wet conditions over the last few days.

Paddy@CIRL · 18-12-2012 12:55pm

Voodoomelon wrote: »

What camera/lens is that Paddy?

Canon 5D MKIII with either a 35mm f/1.4 L or 85mm f/1.2 L

bmstuff wrote: »

Lovely job and car as usual Paddy well done.

But this dash is screaming for a satnav retrofit

Way too much work & cost to retrofit iDrive, the iPhone does everything I need now (Nav, wireless music, OBDII access etc.)

Supergurrier wrote: »

What wheels are they Paddy ? Dare by any chance ?

3SDM 0.01 in 19x9.5 front and rear.

bmstuff · 18-12-2012 5:45pm

Paddy@CIRL wrote: »

Canon 5D MKIII with either a 35mm f/1.4 L or 85mm f/1.2 L

Way too much work & cost to retrofit iDrive, the iPhone does everything I need now (Nav, wireless music, OBDII access etc.)

3SDM 0.01 in 19x9.5 front and rear.

I can take care of a retrofit and coding if you change your mind, I do these for breakfast.

Paddy@CIRL · 18-12-2012 6:17pm

bmstuff wrote: »

I can take care of a retrofit and coding if you change your mind, I do these for breakfast.

For breakfast? Would a bowl of Frosties cover it?

bmstuff · 18-12-2012 7:21pm

Paddy@CIRL wrote: »

For breakfast? Would a bowl of Frosties cover it?

Let me think about it.
Err no, but I am good value.

nice_guy80 · 18-12-2012 7:28pm

that BMW needs to drive down a few country roads to make it look more like the rest of the cars on the road

Paddy@CIRL · 18-12-2012 7:54pm

bmstuff wrote: »

Let me think about it.
Err no, but I am good value.

I'm sure you are to be fair, but the cost of sourcing a complete dash, centre console, iDrive unit & controls along with whatever wiring is required won't be cheap. All to have something which I can already do with my phone seems a bit pointless IMO.

nice_guy80 wrote: »

that BMW needs to drive down a few country roads to make it look more like the rest of the cars on the road

Don't worry, it's well used

bmstuff · 18-12-2012 8:12pm

Paddy@CIRL wrote: »

I'm sure you are to be fair, but the cost of sourcing a complete dash, centre console, iDrive unit & controls along with whatever wiring is required won't be cheap. All to have something which I can already do with my phone seems a bit pointless IMO.

Yes not cheap by any means, in total all inclusive for the 3 series, it costs around 1200 euros +/- using used parts from my shop.

But you got to admit it is nice

But hey, your car is more than grant and you are happy with it, I was just making a biased suggestion

markeymark · 18-12-2012 10:24pm

Here's my Mazda MX-5 mk3 with new boots, I think they give it a bit more presence on the road, a bit more masculine some might say

dgt · 18-12-2012 10:28pm

Pictures?

BUBBLE WRAP · 18-12-2012 10:31pm

dgt wrote: »

Pictures?

Ah that made me LOL!

markeymark · 18-12-2012 10:34pm

Sorry, was editing the post!

BUBBLE WRAP · 18-12-2012 10:37pm

markeymark wrote: »

Sorry, was editing the post!

I like it! I like it alot! :cool:

ArphaRima · 19-12-2012 12:04pm

BMStuff what cockpit is that? Looks fantastic!

staker · 19-12-2012 1:43pm

Any man who puts elastic bands around the CD sleeves:eek:
That's dedication, nice stuff BM!

Quazzie · 19-12-2012 2:04pm

staker wrote: »

Any man who puts elastic bands around the CD sleeves:eek:
That's dedication, nice stuff BM!

Considering its a leftie I'm assuming thats just a stock photo he used to make a point rather than some of his work.

bmstuff · 19-12-2012 2:35pm

fluffer wrote: »

BMStuff what cockpit is that? Looks fantastic!

BMW e90

bmstuff · 19-12-2012 2:37pm

Quazzie wrote: »

Considering its a leftie I'm assuming thats just a stock photo he used to make a point rather than some of his work.

Yeah hard to find a nice one like this in Ireland with lots of options.

My work can be seen there though, plenty of righties here

http://www.germaniks.com/portfolio/

yllw.ldbttr · 19-12-2012 4:02pm

bmstuff wrote: »

Yeah hard to find a nice one like this in Ireland with lots of options.

My work can be seen there though, plenty of righties here
http://www.germaniks.com/portfolio/

Drool and want.
Would breathe some new life into my E46 as I've wires all over the place for iphone and dash cam.

Where are you based?

bmstuff · 19-12-2012 4:03pm

yllw.ldbttr wrote: »

Drool and want.
Would breathe some new life into my E46 as I've wires all over the place for iphone and dash cam.

Where are you based?

I am in Dublin 15 but I am mobile.
Cheers

yllw.ldbttr · 19-12-2012 4:06pm

bmstuff wrote: »

I am in Dublin 15 but I am mobile.
Cheers

Presumably not as mobile as Cork?
I work a day or two per month in Dublin, city centre, can you complete most jobs same day?

I would get the work done in Cork but no better sales tool than the pics you've posted, high quality of work.

bmstuff · 19-12-2012 4:23pm

yllw.ldbttr wrote: »

Presumably not as mobile as Cork?
I work a day or two per month in Dublin, city centre, can you complete most jobs same day?

I would get the work done in Cork but no better sales tool than the pics you've posted, high quality of work.

Cheers

I might have two big jobs in Cork soon, but I was told after XMAS. So I am not sure yet. Feel free to get in touch, my number is on the site, when you are around or just before.
If we are talking about tiding up iPhone cables/hardwiring them or even fitting a BT kit such as a Grom Audio, it is quick enough no big deal. Unless you have the OEM satnav, which would require me to remove carpet/passenger seat on the E46 back to the radio module in the boot to route microphone/BT dongle to the front.

hi_im_fil · 22-12-2012 1:39pm

Don't think I posted these ones here... Apologies if I did!

Nissan 200sx by philipmchugh, on Flickr

MetzgerMeister · 22-12-2012 1:41pm

Ehm.....you did :P

hi_im_fil · 22-12-2012 1:46pm

Where?? Can't find them!

MetzgerMeister · 22-12-2012 3:27pm

hi_im_fil wrote: »

Where?? Can't find them!

I was referring to your double post

Neilw · 22-12-2012 5:10pm

Well used and dirty, my jcw mini. Bought it months ago but only drove it for the first time this week.
It got new bushings, top mounts and new discs/pads all round yesterday, driving really well now

colm_mcm · 22-12-2012 8:42pm

Neilw · 22-12-2012 9:17pm

Lol, I've one of them too. My mk1's little twin

Is it sad that I detailed it lol.

MetzgerMeister · 23-12-2012 12:21am

Neil, did you get that pink stuff from gollywog?! :pac:

Neilw · 23-12-2012 12:24am

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Neil, did you get that pink stuff from gollywog?! :pac:

it was a sample I got to try out. Good stuff too.

Jordan537 · 23-12-2012 2:03pm

hi all, what do ya think of her?

dmc17 · 23-12-2012 2:43pm

renofan · 23-12-2012 5:06pm

Jordan537 wrote: »

hi all, what do ya think of her?

Honestly? Not much. Looks like its been in a crash and repaired as cheaply as possible. Sorry but you did ask.

sogood · 23-12-2012 6:00pm

My Jag. 4 litre Sovereign, stock, including the original radio/stereo, which are notorious for dying. The only addition is the towbar, sorry!

BUBBLE WRAP · 23-12-2012 7:35pm

Jordan537 wrote: »

hi all, what do ya think of her?

http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/148680_454968924552090_1495450370_n.jpg[/IMG]

I personally like it.

Not a bad car to start off with. I like how you done the sticker bomb as well. It makes it more unique.

All you need is alloys.

dgt · 23-12-2012 7:37pm

Jordan537 wrote: »

hi all, what do ya think of her?

I'll be honest, I'd get banned if I gave my honest opinion. Even if the picture had a decent backdrop; in a field, side of road, local Lidl car park as opposed to where joyriders take stolen cars to be ragged and burned, I don't think it would look too shabby then. There is potential, but not from this picture

At least loose those wheeltrims!!!!

Jordan537 · 23-12-2012 9:26pm

Thank you bubblewrap

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Yes i know the car could be made better with proper alloys etc but i am a student and this is all i can afford. A little bit at a time is all i can manage.

"renofan" i'm sure when i get to your age i will have a better car, but thanks for your input.

MugMugs · 23-12-2012 9:33pm

Jordan537 wrote: »

hi all, what do ya think of her?

Well wear OP. Hope she serves you well!

dgt · 23-12-2012 9:40pm

Jordan537 wrote: »

Yes i know the car could be made better with proper alloys etc but i am a student and this is all i can afford. A little bit at a time is all i can manage.

It's the little things: The arch liners, get some simoniz back to black. What looks like primer above the bumper, a rattle can will sort in no time. And, please, a decent backdrop!

She looks tidy, no dents. Keep it looking well

Jordan537 · 23-12-2012 9:47pm

thanks DGT, i plan on getting some back to black tomorrow. will that turn them grey strips above the wheels arches black ?

dgt · 23-12-2012 9:49pm

Jordan537 wrote: »

thanks DGT, i plan on getting some back to black tomorrow. will that turn them grey strips above the wheels arches black ?

I used to use this stuff before I discovered Tango
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Keep applying it or it will go back to grey

Post a picture of your car here, part 3 (Quote A Photo, GET A 24 HOUR BAN!!!)

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