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Here's a pic in the driveway after giving it the first wash. I always like the first wash as it gets you acquainted
with the shape of your new car. Good looking vehicle. And yet it needs something, but I'm not sure what... or
am I?
It's been almost three weeks, so I think the first mod is in order. UUC drop springs courtesy of Rob Levinson
at UUC motorwerks. These are not as aggressive as the coilovers I put on the Legend, but I think a more proper ride
is in order this time around. I'm getting older, and I don't feel like slamming a car that was originally
$102,000.00 over speedbumps and into driveways. Different cars for different moods. And in this one I want to
be pampered. Don't get me wrong, the V-12 is plenty quick. It's just not what I bought it for. Click
on my "Ducati 996" page to see what I drive when I feel like going fast.
I love the sporty look of the factory M-Parr wheels, but I can't ever leave well enough alone. I need to be
sitting on 20's, so this is the new wheel I chose for the Bimmer. I don't really want a sporty look for this car.
I want it to say sleek and luxurious. Not too heavy, but very full. Normally I would also choose a smooth
center cap, but for some reason I think I'll go with exposed bolt heads this time. Something about the way they look
on the M-Parr rims makes me want to keep that mechanical feel. I also really like the look of rivets along the outer
edge. So from these desired traits I chose a set of chrome Zenetti Lucre wheels in 20x8.5 in front and 20x10 in the
rear. I hope this staggered offset looks good. I also chose the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires for the durability
and performance benefits that were recommended by other BMW owners. I hope they are as good as they say!
I believe that wheels and suspension go hand in hand. A lowered car on stock rims looks too ricey/streetracerish/cheap.
A stock-height car with rims looks like it's jacked up too high. So I'll wait until I have both in my hand before installation
of either.
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This is the picture from the dealer website. It looked so clean that in fact I never even went to see it because
it was way over my head. Later I realized that you just can't think that way. When it comes to cars, women,
and life; If you see something you want, go for it.
Honestly at this point I haven't even finished with the paperwork on the car, but let's cut the crap and work on
that factory stereo. I need to get the large box "A" into the trunk "B". This is turning out to be quite
a challenge due to the complexity of the stock stereo system. I don't like what I see so far.
I'm really just making a mess here. Here you can see the beginning stages of running 4 gauge power
and ground wires for the 2 amps I need to install. Also going in are two 10" subs, a 1F capacitor for the sub amp, four
a/d/s crossovers (rethinking brand), new CD changer cable, new DSP bypass wiring harness, and a new box because I don't like
the one I already made. This might take a while, so don't hold your breath. In fact, I'm going to put it all back
together for now.
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