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      08-29-2014, 10:49 PM   #287
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I just did earlier today. You'll probably find it boring, but I like subtle.

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      08-29-2014, 10:51 PM   #288
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looks clean


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I just did earlier today. You'll probably find it boring, but I like subtle.

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      08-29-2014, 10:52 PM   #289
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Thank you sir.
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      08-29-2014, 10:59 PM   #290
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this is the style i like

[IMG]2010_porsche_911_carrera_gt3_rs_mkii_9663531911094 4285 by MarioS75, on Flickr[/IMG]


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      08-29-2014, 11:39 PM   #291
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Wait!!!!!!! So somebody spends big bucks on modding wrapping coloring its vehicle, and we have to love it? I personally don't like the color of blk235inj's wheels...but the color might represent his alma mater, or his kids favorite color and too bad if I don't like it. Its his car his money his choice.

But if we come and post pics and videos and expect everyone to praise our choices, then YES, this forum is not for you. Whether we like it or not, we must agree to disagree......just reading a couple of post up: five3three loves blk235nj's car and has "learned quite a bit" through his post; on the other side, kerm1t believes its a "riced m235," HX_guy finds the exhaust "freaking amazing." Then daisy16905 says that while she finds this thread entertaining, "I don't learn jack xxxx" and FC4 finds everybody's car just dull....

Lets take comments with a grain of salt. Lets just extract what works for us and leave the rest for the birds to eat....I personally have learned a lot from this forum, and as much as I don't agree with everything, I'm staying and tomorrow I will post pics and videos of my recently modded baby....whether I get trashed for having the "m performance" side decals or for leaving just M badge in the back.... Or for spending big bucks on Dinan's springs, exhaust, tune and recently getting stock wheels powder coated gloss black....

Tomorrow, I'm not expecting a unanimous kumbaya chant after posting in this forum.
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      08-29-2014, 11:45 PM   #292
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this is the style i like

[IMG]2010_porsche_911_carrera_gt3_rs_mkii_9663531911094 4285 by MarioS75, on Flickr[/IMG]
looks like my racecar

my dry wheels are orange too
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      08-30-2014, 12:22 AM   #293
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I guess everyone is different. This is how I am. If you post a pic of your car and I think it sucks I keep it to myself... If you post a pic of your car and I like it then I compliment. I personally don't give a shit if someone likes my car. What irritates me is that I go out of my way to post something so others can hear exhaust, see the difference with the springs and so on. I don't post videos for people to judge my car. And then you have the idiots posting comments about tank tops and jersey shore.

It's cool... i'm sure most would have a different attitude face to face.
heaters are gonna hate... just need to learn to ignore them
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      08-30-2014, 03:32 AM   #294
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Don't make fun of his car. That's making it personal. Plus, I believe he's of the demographic who considers those with dissimilar taste "haters" and that's his motivation.

Shoud out to all da hataz, yo.
im not making fun of him or his car. I'm just saying it looks riced out to me. I'm not here to sugar coat it for anyone. jesus, i didn't know people were so sensitive over here.

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      08-30-2014, 03:33 AM   #295
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Hey would you mind posting a pic of your car?
yea i have a thread i haven't updated in a while. but still the same.
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      08-30-2014, 05:59 AM   #296
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Two things are almost a requirement on these forms.....thick skin and sense of humor!!! I remember back in the day when I got my first 335, late 06 and then you had Shiv and Terry going back and forth.....blow for blow!!!!
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      08-30-2014, 07:52 AM   #297
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NICE!!!!


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looks like my racecar

my dry wheels are orange too
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      08-30-2014, 10:26 AM   #298
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this is the style i like

Definitely not my style, I would not drive that on the street (ok if someone gave it to me I would...but then I would powdercoat the wheels with a quickness )

For reference, this was my last car...


And the one before it...
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      08-30-2014, 11:04 AM   #299
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I have several other cars now but these are my favorites.

I still have this one (Blue one):

[IMG]IMAG0176 by MarioS75, on Flickr[/IMG]

I miss this one:
[IMG]379497_264045800324940_176766991_n by MarioS75, on Flickr[/IMG]


I sold this one

[IMG]DSC03743 by MarioS75, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG]IMAG0368 by MarioS75, on Flickr[/IMG]

and lets not forget my RICER BMW:

[IMG]10612344_10204592812642583_1742261832_o by MarioS75, on Flickr[/IMG]

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Definitely not my style, I would not drive that on the street (ok if someone gave it to me I would...but then I would powdercoat the wheels with a quickness )

For reference, this was my last car...


And the one before it...

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      08-30-2014, 11:12 AM   #300
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Wrap dem orange reflectors. Love the matte look, reminds me of the C63s in flat silver.
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      08-30-2014, 11:19 AM   #301
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Thanks!

My wrap guy is on vaca... when he gets back we are doing something with them.



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Wrap dem orange reflectors. Love the matte look, reminds me of the C63s in flat silver.
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      08-30-2014, 11:29 AM   #302
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So in a thread titled "Dinan Stage 1 Discussion Only," the second person here has it installed, spends about two lines talking about it, then it's forgotten about?

Cool.
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      08-30-2014, 11:31 AM   #303
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You wrote the review for us... not much more to say. You were spot on.

Here's my recommendation since you write like you're in the wealthy demographic. Go drop the $2000 on it and try it for your self. Plus don't you have a 4 series???? Not sure how this comparison would help you (if that's accurate).

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So in a thread titled "Dinan Stage 1 Discussion Only," the second person here has it installed, spends about two lines talking about it, then it's forgotten about?

Cool.

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      08-30-2014, 11:35 AM   #304
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You wrote the review for us... not much more to say. You were spot on.
Hah. Touché.
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      08-30-2014, 11:44 AM   #305
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My feedback.

Springs/Bump Stop kit:
Drop is perfect for my drive way. Luckily even with the front splitter the car does not scrape. There is definitely less body roll and surprisingly the ride quality is near stock.

Tune:
Drive-ability feels the same. I do feel the turbos kick in a bit harder. As for traction I'm not having major issues. The car seems to plant pretty well. The car feels faster and balanced. I had a car with 650hp and it was pretty useless.

Exhaust:
Sounds great outside of the car. Inside the cabin it's near stock db. It does not make the cabin uncomfortable . I can still have a conversation leveraging my bluetooth.

Summary:
I'm very happy with the results and the fact that I have some form of warranty.

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      08-30-2014, 12:06 PM   #306
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I might look into the springs when I get my car. I think the car sits up a bit high stock, but after driving a car lowered 2.5" I'm just no longer interested in driving a liability every time I meet a speed bump, driveway or parking barrier. Less body roll is a good thing as well.
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      08-30-2014, 12:11 PM   #307
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What happened to @Fletch F. Fletch? Wasn't he supposed to have the Dinan installed and dyno'd yesterday?
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      08-30-2014, 12:32 PM   #308
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