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Re: Newbe ..... Just picked up an 2007 SI roadster

Post by Marlon » Thu Aug 27, 2015 11:49 pm

RickRob wrote:Hi and welcome.

Black with black and black is a good colour choice. Just make sure it's not pitch dark when you take the pics! And then don't forget to post them here.

I am being very gentle with my request for pics in order not to cause another transatlantic incident. Should you ever bump into gtplus2 tell him that we're missing his long and extensive contribution to the Forum!

viewtopic.php?f=11&t=80125. :lol:

Enjoy the Zed :driving:
Yes I'm a little reticent to ask for pics too after that mauling :(
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Re: Newbe ..... Just picked up an 2007 SI roadster

Post by srhutch » Thu Aug 27, 2015 11:57 pm

Hi and welcome OP. :D

My old zed was black, black and black. I even replaced the interior trim to black :lol:

I can't see the seats really making much difference unless there is any difference in th lumbar area which forces you further forward. Coupe to roadster makes no difference.
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Re: Newbe ..... Just picked up an 2007 SI roadster

Post by mattgecko » Fri Aug 28, 2015 3:32 pm

RickRob wrote:Hi and welcome.

Black with black and black is a good colour choice. Just make sure it's not pitch dark when you take the pics! And then don't forget to post them here.

I am being very gentle with my request for pics in order not to cause another transatlantic incident. Should you ever bump into gtplus2 tell him that we're missing his long and extensive contribution to the Forum!

viewtopic.php?f=11&t=80125. :lol:

Enjoy the Zed :driving:
LOL... I have tough skin. Since you asked so nicly. :)

Mostly stock, so not terribly exiting. So far I'v added black kidney's and an S2000 antenna. Next up is pull the rims and powder coat them black. Remove all of the chrome emblems (3.0SI, Z4).

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Re: Newbe ..... Just picked up an 2007 SI roadster

Post by stuartinzg » Fri Aug 28, 2015 5:37 pm

Nice ! And welcome :)
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Re: Newbe ..... Just picked up an 2007 SI roadster

Post by RickRob » Fri Aug 28, 2015 7:23 pm

Thanks for the pics. Looks great.

You have restored my faith in the inhabitants of the USA!
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Re: Newbe ..... Just picked up an 2007 SI roadster

Post by Marlon » Fri Aug 28, 2015 8:09 pm

I like the 'black' look, those yellow reflectors on the front wheel arches need to go too
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Re: Newbe ..... Just picked up an 2007 SI roadster

Post by rossonr » Fri Aug 28, 2015 8:46 pm

Welcome. Nice looking zed. Great colour
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Re: Newbe ..... Just picked up an 2007 SI roadster

Post by mattgecko » Fri Aug 28, 2015 9:47 pm

Marlon wrote:I like the 'black' look, those yellow reflectors on the front wheel arches need to go too
X2. They want $70 for the clear reflectors though. :(
EDIT: OK. Bit the bullet and ordered them

I did order a clear 3rd brake light lens sense mine is chipped, looks like previous owner used it as a trunk handle.



Thanks for all the warm welcomes! I gotta say that I like your forum and the good people in it.
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Re: Newbe ..... Just picked up an 2007 SI roadster

Post by mattgecko » Fri Sep 11, 2015 4:08 pm

Had my 108's powder coated and up sized the tires 225/45-18 and 255/40-18.
Shaved/thinned the BMW emblem blinkers
Added blackout kidneys
Removed all chrome 3.0SI and Z4 letters.


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Re: Newbe ..... Just picked up an 2007 SI roadster

Post by Marlon » Fri Sep 11, 2015 4:19 pm

lookin very 'stealth' :thumbsup:
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Re: Newbe ..... Just picked up an 2007 SI roadster

Post by mr wilks » Fri Sep 11, 2015 4:22 pm

Like the stealth look & i'm a big fan of switching to the M spec tyre sizes but looks like you painted over the rim bolts as well ?
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Re: Newbe ..... Just picked up an 2007 SI roadster

Post by mattgecko » Fri Sep 11, 2015 4:27 pm

mr wilks wrote:Like the stealth look & i'm a big fan of switching to the M spec tyre sizes but looks like you painted over the rim bolts as well ?
Yes I had the shop paint the the whole rim together. I had a set of Prius rims down a few years ago and the powder coating job that this shop does is very impressive!
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Re: Newbe ..... Just picked up an 2007 SI roadster

Post by mattgecko » Tue Oct 20, 2015 3:21 pm

Found myself checking the oil in the dark so I made hood lights.

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Took apart a couple COB led W5W bulbs, soldered them up and bingo!
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Re: Newbe ..... Just picked up an 2007 SI roadster

Post by paulgs1000 » Tue Oct 20, 2015 3:44 pm

Wow. . .like the work you've done on your Zed Matt. :thumbsup: (Upping the side walls to ///M sizes should make the ride a little better as well as looking good :thumbsup: )

Like the under hood (we call it the bonnet over here) light - excellent. (You could say brilliant :lol: )

Just one thing - how about darkening the BMW logos on the indicator and bonnet boot badges? Some owners have replaced them with red and white or black and white, even carbon fibre look alike logos.
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Re: Newbe ..... Just picked up an 2007 SI roadster

Post by mattgecko » Tue Oct 20, 2015 3:59 pm

paulgs1000 wrote:Wow. . .like the work you've done on your Zed Matt. :thumbsup: (Upping the side walls to ///M sizes should make the ride a little better as well as looking good :thumbsup: )

Like the under hood (we call it the bonnet over here) light - excellent. (You could say brilliant :lol: )

Just one thing - how about darkening the BMW logos on the indicator and bonnet boot badges? Some owners have replaced them with red and white or black and white, even carbon fibre look alike logos.
I like the idea of darkening the emblems but decided its time to curb the spending a bit. I ordered SS brake lines, CDV delete, M-series steering wheel. All ready added the alarm (and dealer charged $200 to program it), half cover and so on.....

Before you know it, it will be $10+k in mods, thats how my super charged 4x4 Toyota Tacoma went anyway. :?
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