Atacama Yellow Z4 arrived

mrkoven · 04-19-2016, 10:12 AM

wow that is some terrible luck

fmorelli · 04-19-2016, 10:24 AM

Thanks. I hate to emote on a forum - not exactly contributing much. I'm seriously wondering if this car is just a blind spot because it is so low? Am I smoking crack? Just bad luck that it has happened twice to me in two weeks? Please tell me the rest of you aren't having this problem and its just an aberration ...

Filippo

paris1 · 04-19-2016, 10:40 AM

Sometimes where you park can make a world of difference. I can personally attest to high school lots being about the worst place. Five years ago, just starting a new job as HS counselor, my wife parked her pristine 2006 Miata as carefully as she could in the school lot, only to have the LF fender and driver's door taken out to the tune of $3500 by a hit and run student driver who backed into the car. Fast forward 5 years when she's 5 months away from retirement and the same thing happens to her Z4 in the same lot. Only this time to the tune of $6300!

Putzo · 04-19-2016, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by fmorelli

Thanks. I hate to emote on a forum - not exactly contributing much. I'm seriously wondering if this car is just a blind spot because it is so low? Am I smoking crack? Just bad luck that it has happened twice to me in two weeks? Please tell me the rest of you aren't having this problem and its just an aberration ...

Filippo

There are conflicting opinions on where/how one should park, but I have always subscribed to the "furthest possible spot from the door" method, with mostly okay results. Going into the fourth driving season with my Z4 and so far (knock wood) only a couple of minor dings on the driver door. Most people are careless and some are outright malicious when it comes to Bimmers (I believe).

Lurcher · 04-20-2016, 08:31 AM

I really watch out for door dings now - as I have 3 in less than 2 months. I make sure the other drivers door will first hit the mirror, and that seems to be working.

Usually it's the rear doors of others vehicles (SUV/trucks (I live in Texas - they are everywhere)) that cause the damage (damn kids don't care)...

Also been parking crooked (diagonal) in my spots, because as soon as i pull to one side to offer the most room, some douche with a large vehicle (see above) comes and encroaches on my space.

fmorelli · 04-20-2016, 03:46 PM

Well my local shop is good - they'll spray a new bumper and then mount it and a new headlight. Won't know the difference. Not sure how long paint needs to cure before I clear bra the bumper again.

I ordered Forgestar F14's in bronze burst for the car today. 19x9 ET35 and 19x10 ET38 with Yokohama s.Drive tires. H&R springs, sway bars, and Luxon strut bar all arrive next week. About 2 months on the wheels since they are to order. I also have all the carbon fiber bits - front splitter, skirts, diffuser ... so we'll see how it all comes together, at least aesthetically. I've started collecting up stuff for the engine, but haven't decided which intercooler, etc.

Filippo

paris1 · 04-20-2016, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by fmorelli

Well my local shop is good - they'll spray a new bumper and then mount it and a new headlight. Won't know the difference. Not sure how long paint needs to cure before I clear bra the bumper again.

30 days

jts1981 · 04-21-2016, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by fmorelli

Well my local shop is good - they'll spray a new bumper and then mount it and a new headlight. Won't know the difference. Not sure how long paint needs to cure before I clear bra the bumper again.

I ordered Forgestar F14's in bronze burst for the car today. 19x9 ET35 and 19x10 ET38 with Yokohama s.Drive tires. H&R springs, sway bars, and Luxon strut bar all arrive next week. About 2 months on the wheels since they are to order. I also have all the carbon fiber bits - front splitter, skirts, diffuser ... so we'll see how it all comes together, at least aesthetically. I've started collecting up stuff for the engine, but haven't decided which intercooler, etc.

Filippo

Congrats on the new wheels!! They are awesome!

In regards to the intercooler, check out the personal ads on the forum. I know some one is selling an ER intercooler w/ charge pipe.

Also here's a link for the IND reflectors

http://ind-distribution.com/ind/bran...-reflector-set

MTHuynh23 · 04-24-2016, 05:25 AM

welcome to the club!@

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fmorelli Lieutenant 162 Rep 561 Posts Drives: Atacama Yellow 35i Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	Thanks. I hate to emote on a forum - not exactly contributing much. I'm seriously wondering if this car is just a blind spot because it is so low? Am I smoking crack? Just bad luck that it has happened twice to me in two weeks? Please tell me the rest of you aren't having this problem and its just an aberration ... Filippo
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paris1 Captain 90 Rep 745 Posts Drives: 2013 35i Space Grey over Coral Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Northern Calif. iTrader: (0)	Sometimes where you park can make a world of difference. I can personally attest to high school lots being about the worst place. Five years ago, just starting a new job as HS counselor, my wife parked her pristine 2006 Miata as carefully as she could in the school lot, only to have the LF fender and driver's door taken out to the tune of $3500 by a hit and run student driver who backed into the car. Fast forward 5 years when she's 5 months away from retirement and the same thing happens to her Z4 in the same lot. Only this time to the tune of $6300!
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Lurcher Captain 75 Rep 679 Posts Drives: 2012 z4 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Buford, GA (right side of ATL) iTrader: (0)	I really watch out for door dings now - as I have 3 in less than 2 months. I make sure the other drivers door will first hit the mirror, and that seems to be working. Usually it's the rear doors of others vehicles (SUV/trucks (I live in Texas - they are everywhere)) that cause the damage (damn kids don't care)... Also been parking crooked (diagonal) in my spots, because as soon as i pull to one side to offer the most room, some douche with a large vehicle (see above) comes and encroaches on my space.
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fmorelli Lieutenant 162 Rep 561 Posts Drives: Atacama Yellow 35i Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	Well my local shop is good - they'll spray a new bumper and then mount it and a new headlight. Won't know the difference. Not sure how long paint needs to cure before I clear bra the bumper again. I ordered Forgestar F14's in bronze burst for the car today. 19x9 ET35 and 19x10 ET38 with Yokohama s.Drive tires. H&R springs, sway bars, and Luxon strut bar all arrive next week. About 2 months on the wheels since they are to order. I also have all the carbon fiber bits - front splitter, skirts, diffuser ... so we'll see how it all comes together, at least aesthetically. I've started collecting up stuff for the engine, but haven't decided which intercooler, etc. Filippo
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