R59 My RoadstaH
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1st Gear
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 36
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From: Santa Monica, CA
They had to do it in two pieces, and it took quite a while to do... but perseverance paid off. We're not positive it will hold up, but I'll be paying close attention to it.
As for how long it took, I dropped it off last Saturday, and picked it up late last night. So it was in the shop for 7 days. With the Holiday, I think they only worked on it for the last 5 though, with me assisting with the tear down and reassembly.
Those boys do nice work. We'll have to get together one of these weekends to compare wraps
As for how long it took, I dropped it off last Saturday, and picked it up late last night. So it was in the shop for 7 days. With the Holiday, I think they only worked on it for the last 5 though, with me assisting with the tear down and reassembly.
Those boys do nice work. We'll have to get together one of these weekends to compare wraps
6th Gear
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 1,341
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From: Nr. Boston, MA
I'm really happy with how it turned out. It looks like it could be a factory paint job, and I've already been stopped twice today by people who wanted to comment on the color. Despite being a matte color, it is metallic film, so it has a nice sheen to it. It looks really slick in person.
So, a little over a month 1K miles, and 36 hours of top down driving later, I still love this car more than any other before it.
Here's what I've done to it in that time.
First, I added 18" NM Engineering RSe12s in Matte Black, wrapped in 205/40ZR18 Michelin Pilot Super Sports.
And, of course, I had to take it through the Malibu Canyons (it'd be a crime not to).
In fact, I happened to drop by NM Engineering to swap out a part that was damaged during shipping... and ended up on their Hot Rides Post.
But, after adding the wheels, I decided the wheel gap was too much for me to bear, so I added some NM Engineering RSa Lowering Springs.
Here's a before pic:
And then immediately after (This was simply put back on the ground and the parking break released. It settled slightly lower after driving around.)
For good measure, I added the NM Engineering Titanium Turbo Heat Shield and Billet Aluminum Tie-Bar (Yes, I'm brand loyal).
Then, some of the JCW Mesh Side Scuttles.
Which brings us to this...
Here's what I've done to it in that time.
First, I added 18" NM Engineering RSe12s in Matte Black, wrapped in 205/40ZR18 Michelin Pilot Super Sports.
And, of course, I had to take it through the Malibu Canyons (it'd be a crime not to).
In fact, I happened to drop by NM Engineering to swap out a part that was damaged during shipping... and ended up on their Hot Rides Post.
But, after adding the wheels, I decided the wheel gap was too much for me to bear, so I added some NM Engineering RSa Lowering Springs.
Here's a before pic:
And then immediately after (This was simply put back on the ground and the parking break released. It settled slightly lower after driving around.)
For good measure, I added the NM Engineering Titanium Turbo Heat Shield and Billet Aluminum Tie-Bar (Yes, I'm brand loyal).
Then, some of the JCW Mesh Side Scuttles.
Which brings us to this...
Those NM 18" RSe12 wheels look soo good on the R59
We carry all there products now. http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/NM.881201/
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